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+The Project Gutenberg eBook of A Translation of the New Testament from the original Greek, by T. Haweis
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+Title: A Translation of the New Testament from the original Greek
+
+Author: T. Haweis
+
+Release Date: March 30, 2010 [eBook #31829]
+[Most recently updated: May 18, 2021]
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+*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK A TRANSLATION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT ***
+
+
+
+
+A TRANSLATION
+
+OF THE
+
+NEW TESTAMENT
+
+FROM THE
+
+ORIGINAL GREEK.
+
+HUMBLY ATTEMPTED
+
+WITH A VIEW TO ASSIST
+
+THE UNLEARNED
+
+WITH CLEARER AND MORE EXPLICIT VIEWS OF THE
+
+_MIND OF THE SPIRIT_
+
+IN THE
+
+SCRIPTURES OF TRUTH.
+
+BY T. HAWEIS, L.L. B.
+
+RECTOR OF ALL-SAINTS, ALDWINCKLE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE; AND CHAPLAIN TO THE
+LATE COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON.
+
+London:
+
+PRINTED FOR T. CHAPMAN,
+
+NO. 151, FLEET-STREET.
+
+1795.
+
+
+
+PREFACE.
+
+APPEARING before the Public as a translator of the Oracles of God, it
+would ill become me to deprecate the severity of criticism, when I most
+cordially desire the intelligent and learned of my brethren to point
+out my mistakes for correction, and, in love and in the spirit of
+meekness, to smite me friendly. Should, however, the shafts of
+malignity, and the weapons not of our warfare, be employed against this
+humble, yet well-meant, attempt to make the Scriptures better
+understood, I shall endeavour to pluck the honey-comb from the lion's
+carcase, and be thankful for real information, in whatever mode it may
+be communicated.
+
+Respecting highly, as I do, the translation of our Reformers, whose
+language has dignity, and whose soundness in the faith I hope, living
+and dying, to maintain, it must be acknowledged--that there are in our
+present version, obscurities which may be avoided--words become in the
+lapse of ages obsolete--expressions feeble and inexact--for which
+others more accurate and energetic may be substituted--and in some
+passages the sense embarrassed, and probably mistaken. To make
+therefore the Scriptures as intelligible as I can to men of common
+capacity, who are destitute of the knowledge of the Original, and
+sometimes perhaps to suggest a sense not unworthy the adoption of the
+judicious scholar, I have endeavoured to render every passage with the
+most literal exactness--to use the most forcible and clear expressions
+corresponding with the Original--not to omit a particle--preserving the
+participles--and following, as much as the genius of our tongue will
+permit, the exact order of the Greek words, persuaded that, thus
+placed, the sense often receives clearness and energy.
+
+To transfuse the spirit of the Original into a Translation must be
+admitted to be very difficult in any language, peculiarly so where the
+matters treated of are so weighty, and the words so significant, and
+where holy men of God are speaking as they were moved by the Holy
+Ghost, without whose continual light and teaching I humbly conceive no
+man ever did or can understand and receive the things which are of the
+Spirit of God, so as to know them as he ought to know.
+
+As the words of the Spirit contain one precise meaning, and to
+communicate his mind is the intention of Revelation, it must be our
+endeavour not to leave them equivocal, but to fix a clear and
+determinate idea to each, in exact conformity to the Original, that the
+true sense may be understood, which can be but one.
+
+That I have endeavoured to obtain this knowledge it is no presumption
+to affirm. During forty years and upwards this blessed book of God hath
+been continually in my hands--never a day hath passed in which it hath
+not been matter of my meditation; I may venture to say I have read it
+over more than an hundred times, and many of the passages much oftener.
+I have consulted the works of the most godly and ingenious of the dead,
+and often conversed with some of the ablest and most experienced
+ministers of Christ among the living. I have at two different times of
+my life translated and transcribed the whole of the New Testament, and
+considered every word, and phrase, and passage, with attention: indeed
+the leading object and employment of my whole life hath been to
+discover and communicate to mankind the truth as it is in Jesus; and
+every day have I bowed my knees to the Divine Interpreter, who giveth
+wisdom and understanding to the simple, that he would lighten my
+darkness, and shine into my heart, to give the light of the knowledge
+of the glory of God, as it is manifested in the face of Jesus Christ.
+
+I recommend to my readers to tread in the same path, looking up to the
+Fountain of wisdom and knowledge. I am not ashamed to own my
+conviction, that an unlearned person thus seriously attentive to the
+Scriptures, and crying to God for the spirit of wisdom and revelation
+in the knowledge of Him, will be led into all saving truth; and gain
+greater and clearer discoveries of the mind of the Spirit in the
+Scriptures than any mere natural man, however ingenious and learned. A
+word, a phrase, an allusion, may indeed exercise critical acumen, and
+afford a display for erudition; but the scope and tendency of the
+Sacred Oracles, the doctrines therein revealed, the principles
+inculcated, and the practice enjoined, never were, and never will be
+truly known, but by those who are taught of God.
+
+As the division of the Scripture into verses interrupts the subject,
+and often embarrasses the sense, I have preferred paragraphs, placing
+the verses of the old Version in the margin, for the sake of reference
+and comparison; and though I have admitted the same division of
+chapters, in a few instances they might be more judiciously arranged:
+Matt. ii. 1. belongs to the former chapter, as also Acts, viii. 1.
+Coloss. iv. 1.
+
+I have only now to commend this labour of love to the divine
+benediction. The Translation itself, and the necessary attentive
+consideration of every passage, hath not, I trust, been without
+instruction to myself, and some sweet savour of the truth: so far I
+have already my reward. It will be highly enhanced if God my Saviour
+deigns to make this service acceptable and profitable to his people,
+and the means of communicating clearer and more explicit views of his
+revealed will to the poor and unlearned of the flock. To them I have
+long dedicated my life and my labours, believing that of such is the
+kingdom of heaven.
+
+Every attempt to make the Scriptures more read, and better understood,
+must be acknowledged laudable. Should the present effort fail to answer
+this end, it may yet provoke men of more wisdom and spiritual gifts, to
+produce a translation more exact, and suited to general edification.
+Then I shall be content to be forgotten.
+
+
+
+THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THE book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of
+Abraham.
+
+(2)Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judas
+and his brethren, (3)and Judas begat Phares, and Zara of Thamar, and
+Phares begat Esrom, and Esrom begat Aram; (4)and Aram begat Amminadab,
+and Amminadab begat Naasson, and Naasson begat Salmon, (5)and Salmon
+begat Boaz of Rachab, and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth, and Obed begat
+Jesse, (6)and Jesse begat David the king, and David the king begat
+Solomon of her _that had been the wife_ of Urias, (7)and Solomon begat
+Roboam, and Roboam begat Abia, and Abia begat Asa, (8)and Asa begat
+Josaphat, and Josaphat begat Joram, and Joram begat Ozias, (9)and Ozias
+begat Joatham, and Joatham begat Ahaz, and Ahaz begat Hezekias, (10)and
+Hezekias begat Manasses, and Manasses begat Amon, and Amon begat
+Josias, (11)and Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time
+they were carried away to Babylon, (12)and after they were brought to
+Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel, and Salathiel begat Zorobabel,
+(13)and Zorobabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim
+begat Azor, (14)and Azor begat Sadoc, and Sadoc begat Achim, and Achim
+begat Eliud, (15)and Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan,
+and Matthan begat Jacob, (16)and Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of
+Mary, of whom is born Jesus, who is called Christ. (17)So all the
+generations from Abraham to David _are_ fourteen generations, and from
+David to the carrying away into Babylon fourteen generations, and from
+the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ fourteen generations.
+
+(18)Now the generation of Jesus Christ was attended with these
+circumstances: His mother Mary being betrothed to Joseph, before they
+cohabited together, she was found with child from the Holy Spirit.
+(19)Then Joseph her husband being a just man, and not willing to expose
+her publicly, designed to put her away privately. (20)And as he was
+revolving the matter in his mind, behold, an angel of the Lord in a
+dream appeared unto him, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take
+Mary for thy wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy
+Spirit. (21)And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his
+name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins. (22)Now the
+whole of this was done, that what was spoken of the Lord, by the
+prophet, might be fulfilled, saying[1], (23)"A virgin shall be with
+child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name
+Immanuel," which is being interpreted, God with us.
+
+(24)Then Joseph when arisen from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord
+commanded him, and took his wife; (25)and he knew her not, until she
+had brought forth her son, the first begotten, and he called his name
+Jesus.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+NOW when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the
+king, lo! Magians from the East came to Jerusalem, (2)saying, Where is
+he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the
+East, and are come to pay him homage.
+
+(3)Now when Herod the king heard this, he was much agitated, and all
+Jerusalem with him. (4)And assembling all the chief priests and scribes
+of the people, he enquired of them, where the Messiah should be born.
+
+(5)Then they answered him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written
+by the prophet[2], (6)"And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, art in no
+respect the least amongst the princes of Judah, for from thee shall go
+forth the Ruler, who shall conduct my people Israel."
+
+(7)Thereupon Herod secretly calling to him the Magians, enquired very
+particularly of them the time of the star's appearing, (8)and sending
+them to Bethlehem said, Go, and procure the most exact information
+respecting this child; and when you have found him, bring me
+intelligence, that I may come, and pay him homage also.
+
+(9)So having heard the king, they went on; and lo, the star, which they
+had seen in the East, had gone before them, till it came and stood over
+the place where the infant was. (10)And when they saw the star, they
+were exceedingly transported with joy. (11)And coming into the house,
+they found the infant with Mary his mother, and falling prostrate, they
+paid their homage to him. And opening their treasures, they made their
+offerings to him, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. (12)And having
+received warning in a dream not to go back to Herod, they departed into
+their own country by another road.
+
+(13)Now when they were gone, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto
+Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the infant and his mother by
+night, and flee into Egypt, and stay there, till I speak to thee, for
+Herod will search for the infant to destroy it. (14)So rising up, he
+took the babe and his mother by night, and retired into Egypt, (15)and
+was there till the death of Herod; that what was spoken of the Lord by
+the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying[3], "Out of Egypt have I called
+my son."
+
+(16)Then Herod, perceiving that he was treated delusively by the
+Magians, was greatly exasperated, and he sent and slew all the male
+infants, that were in Bethlehem, and in all its territories, from their
+entering their second year and all under it, according to the time,
+which he had accurately enquired from the Magians. (17)Then was
+fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying[4], (18)"A
+cry was heard at Ramah, lamentation, and wailing, and bitter moaning,
+Rachel weeping for her children, and will not be comforted, because
+they are no more."
+
+(19)Now when Herod was dead, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in
+a dream to Joseph in Egypt, (20)saying, Arise, and take the little boy
+and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they who sought the
+life of the infant are dead. (21)So he arose, and took the child and
+his mother, and came unto the land of Israel. (22)But hearing that
+Archelaus reigned in Judea in the stead of Herod his father, he was
+afraid to go thither. And being divinely warned in a dream, he retired
+into the country of Galilee, (23)and came and dwelt in a city called
+Nazareth: that what was said by the prophets might be fulfilled, that
+he shall be called a Nazarean.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+THEN in those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the desert
+country of Judea, (2)and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is
+nigh. (3)For this is the person spoken of by Isaiah the prophet,
+saying[5], "The voice of one crying aloud in the wilderness, Prepare
+the way of the Lord, make his paths strait." (4)Now this John had his
+garment made of camel's hair, and a girdle of leather about his loins,
+and his food was locusts and wild honey.
+
+(5)Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the regions
+about Jordan, (6)and were baptized by him in Jordan, on making
+confession of their sins. (7)But when he saw many of the Pharisees and
+of the Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, O ye broods of
+vipers! who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? (8)Produce
+then worthy fruits of repentance: (9)and think not to say in
+yourselves, We have Abraham for our father: for I say unto you, that
+God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
+(10)And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: every tree
+therefore which produceth not good fruit, is hewing down, and casting
+into the fire. (11)I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but
+he that is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not
+worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with
+fire: (12)whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly
+cleanse his threshing floor, and will collect the wheat into his
+granary; but the chaff will he burn up with fire unquenchable.
+
+(13)Then came Jesus from Galilee unto Jordan to John, that he might be
+baptized by him. (14)But John earnestly withheld him, saying, I have
+need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? (15)But Jesus
+answering said unto him, Permit it to be so now, for thus it becometh
+us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he permitted him. (16)And Jesus,
+after his baptism, came straight from the water: and lo! the heavens
+were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as it were
+a dove, and coming upon him: (17)and lo! a voice from the heavens,
+saying, This is my Son, the beloved, in whom is my delight.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+THEN was Jesus led away by the spirit into the wilderness, to be
+tempted by the devil. (2)And when he had fasted forty days and forty
+nights, afterwards he became hungry. (3)And the tempter coming to him
+said, If thou art the Son of God, command that these stones be made
+loaves. (4)But he answering said, It is written[6], "Man shall not live
+by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of
+God."
+
+(5)Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and placed him on a
+wing of the temple, (6)and saith to him, If thou be the Son of God,
+cast thyself down: for it is written[7], "that he shall give his angels
+a charge concerning thee: and in their hands shall they hold thee up,
+lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone." (7)Jesus said
+unto him, It is written again[8], "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy
+God."
+
+(8)Again the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and
+sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory; (9)and
+saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall
+prostrate and worship me. (10)Then saith Jesus unto him, Avaunt Satan!
+for it is written[9], "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and to him
+only thou pay divine adoration." (11)Then the devil leaveth him, and
+lo! angels came and ministered unto him.
+
+(12)But when Jesus heard that John was cast into prison, he retired
+into Galilee; (13)and leaving Nazareth, he came and resided at
+Capernaum, a maritime city, on the confines of Zebulun and Nephthali:
+(14)that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled,
+saying[10], (15)"The land of Zabulun, and the land of Naphthali, the
+road to the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; (16)the people
+who sat in darkness saw a great light; and on those who sat in the
+region and shadow of death, even on them hath the light arisen."
+
+(17)From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the
+kingdom of heaven is approaching.
+
+(18)And as Jesus was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two
+brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a
+net into the sea, for they were fishermen. (19)And he saith to them,
+Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (20)Then immediately
+quitting their nets they followed him.
+
+(21)And going on from thence, he saw two other brothers, James son of
+Zebedee, and John his brother, in a boat with Zebedee their father,
+mending their nets; and he called them. (22)Then they instantly
+quitting the ship and their father, followed him.
+
+(23)And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and
+preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and
+every malady among the people. (24)And there went out a report of him
+into all Syria: and they brought unto him all who had illness, the
+afflicted with various diseases and painful complaints, and the
+demoniacs, and lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them. (25)And
+great multitudes followed him from Galilee, and Decapolis, and
+Jerusalem, and Judea, and from beyond Jordan.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+THEN seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and seating
+himself, his disciples came to him: (2)and opening his mouth, he taught
+them, saying,
+
+(3)Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their's is the kingdom of
+heaven. (4)Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
+(5)Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (6)Blessed
+are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be
+fed to the full. (7)Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain
+mercy. (8)Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
+(9)Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children
+of God. (10)Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake:
+for their's is the kingdom in heaven. (11)Blessed are ye, when they
+shall revile and persecute you, and lying, speak every thing evil
+against you for my sake. (12)Rejoice and exult; for plenteous is your
+reward in the heavens: for just so they persecuted the prophets who
+went before you.
+
+(13)Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt become insipid, with
+what can it be salted? it is of no farther use for any purpose, but to
+be cast out, and trodden under foot of men.
+
+(14)Ye are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid that is
+situated on an eminence. (15)Neither do men burn a lamp, and set it
+under a bushel, but on its stand; and it sheds light on all that are in
+the house. (16)Just so let your light shine before men, that they may
+see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.
+
+(17)Think not that I am come to destroy the law and the prophets: I
+came not to destroy, but to fulfil. (18)For I tell you assuredly, that
+till heaven and earth pass away, not one iota, or the smallest stroke
+of a letter, shall pass from the law, until all things shall be
+accomplished. (19)Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of
+these commandments, and teach men so, he shall be accounted the least
+in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall practise, and teach them,
+he shall be reckoned great in the kingdom of heaven. (20)For I say unto
+you, That except your righteousness abounds more than that of the
+scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of
+heaven.
+
+(21)Ye have heard that it was said to the men of antient times, "Thou
+shalt do no murder;" and whosoever shall commit murder, shall be liable
+to the judgment: (22)but I say unto you, That every man who is angry
+with his brother without cause, shall be liable to the judgment: and
+whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be liable to the
+sanhedrim: but whosever shall say, Thou fool, shall be liable to be
+cast into hell fire. (23)If therefore thou bring thy gift to the altar,
+and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
+(24)leave there thy gift before the altar, and go: first be reconciled
+to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. (25)Be disposed to
+agree with thy prosecutor speedily, whilst thou art in the way with him
+_to the bar_; lest the prosecutor deliver thee up to the judge, and the
+judge commit thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
+(26)Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt in no wise come out from thence,
+till thou hast paid the last farthing.
+
+(27)Ye have heard that it was said to those of old, "Thou shalt not
+commit adultery:" (28)but I say unto you, That every one who looketh
+upon a woman to lust after her, hath already committed adultery with
+her in his heart. (29)If then thine eye, the right, leads thee to
+offend, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is highly for thy
+advantage, that one of thy members be destroyed, and not that thy whole
+body should be cast into hell. (30)And if thy right hand leads thee to
+offend, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is highly thy
+interest that one of thy members should be destroyed, and not that thy
+whole body should be cast into hell.
+
+(31)It hath been said indeed, That whosoever will put away his wife,
+let him give her a bill of divorce: (32)But I say unto you, Whosoever
+shall put away his wife, except on account of whoredom, causeth her to
+commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is put away,
+committeth adultery.
+
+(33)Again ye have heard that it was said to those of old, "Thou shalt
+not perjure thyself, but shalt perform to the Lord thine oaths:"
+(34)But I say to thee, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven; for it
+is the throne of God: (35)nor by the earth; for it is the footstool of
+his feet: nor by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King:
+(36)neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one
+hair white or black. (37)But let your discourse be, Yea, yea; No, no:
+for all addition to these is from the wicked one.
+
+(38)Ye have heard that it was said, "Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth:"
+(39)but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever
+shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
+(40)And if a man will prosecute thee, and take thy coat, let him have
+thy cloak also. (41)And whosoever shall press thee for one mile, go
+with him two. (42)Give to him that asketh thee; and from him who wants
+to borrow of thee, turn not away.
+
+(43)Ye have heard that it hath been said, "Thou shalt love thy
+neighbour, and hate thine enemy." (44)But I say unto you, Love your
+enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and
+pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you; (45)that ye
+may be the children of your Father who is in heaven: for he causeth his
+sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and tendeth rain on the just
+and on the unjust. (46)For if ye love those who love you, what reward
+have you? do not even the publicans the same thing? (47)And if ye
+embrace your brethren only, what do ye extraordinary? do not even the
+publicans so? (48)Be ye therefore perfect, as your Father who is in
+heaven is perfect.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+TAKE heed that ye do not your alms before men, in order to catch their
+eye: for otherwise ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
+(2)Therefore when thou givest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as
+the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may
+have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They receive their reward.
+(3)But when thou givest alms, let not thy right hand know what thy left
+is doing: (4)that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth
+in secret, will himself reward thee openly.
+
+(5)And when thou prayest, be not as the hypocrites: for they love
+standing in the synagogues and at the corners of the streets, to pray,
+that they may make a shew to men. Verily I say unto you, That they have
+their reward. (6)But when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and shut
+thy door, to pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father who
+seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. (7)And when thou art at
+prayer, use not vain repetitions, like the heathen: for they imagine
+that they shall be heard for their much speaking. (8)Be not ye
+therefore like them: for your Father knoweth of what things ye have
+need, before you ask him. (9)Thus then pray ye: Our Father, which art
+in heaven, hallowed be thy name. (10)Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done
+in earth, as it is in heaven. (11)Give us this day our daily bread.
+(12)And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (13)And lead
+us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil: for thine is the
+kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen! (14)For
+if ye forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father will also
+forgive you: (15)but if ye forgive not to men their offences, neither
+will your Father forgive your offences.
+
+(16)And when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, affecting a gloomy
+look: for they disfigure their visages, that they may make a shew of
+fasting to men. Verily I say unto you, That they have their reward.
+(17)But when thou keepest a fast, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
+(18)that thou mayest not make a shew of fasting to men, but to thy
+Father who is in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall
+reward thee openly.
+
+(19)Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where the rust and
+canker spoil, and where thieves dig through and steal: (20)but lay up
+for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither rust nor canker
+spoil, and where thieves do not dig through and steal; (21)for where
+your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
+
+(22)The lamp of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be
+transparent, thy whole body shall be enlightened. (23)But if thine eye
+be vitiated, thy whole body will be darkened. If therefore the light
+which is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
+
+(24)No man can serve two masters: for he will either hate the one, and
+love the other; or he will adhere to the one, and disregard the other.
+Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (25)For this cause I tell you, Be not
+anxious about your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor
+for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life of more value than
+meat, and the body than raiment? (26)Look on the birds of the air: for
+they neither sow, nor reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly
+Father feedeth them. Are you not of more value than they? (27)But which
+of you, by his cares, can add one cubit to his stature? (28)And why are
+ye anxious about clothing? Contemplate the lilies of the field, how
+they grow; they toil not, nor spin: (29)yet I tell you, Not even
+Solomon in all his glory was arrayed as one of these. (30)If God then
+so clothe a vegetable of the field, which to-day is, _in beauty_, and
+tomorrow is cast into the furnace, shall he not much more clothe you, O
+ye of little faith? (31)Wherefore be under no anxiety, saying, What
+shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be
+clothed? (32)(for after all these things the heathen seek:) and your
+heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of them all. (33)But seek ye,
+in the first place, the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all
+these things shall be given you over. (34)Be not therefore anxious
+about to-morrow: for tomorrow will provide for its own wants.
+Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+JUDGE not, that ye be not judged. (2)For with the same judgment ye
+judge others, shall ye be judged: and with the measure ye mete, shall
+it be measured to you again. (3)And why spiest thou out the mote which
+is in thy brother's eye, yet payest no attention to the beam which is
+in thine own eye? (4)Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Suffer me to
+take the mote off from thine eye: and behold there is a beam in thine
+own eye? (5)Thou hypocrite, take first the beam out of thine own eye
+and then shalt thou see clearly to take off the mote from thy brother's
+eye.
+
+(6)Give not that which is holy to dogs, nor cast pearls before swine;
+lest they tread them under foot, and turning round tear you.
+
+(7)Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and
+it shall be opened unto you: (8)for every one that asketh receiveth;
+and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be
+opened. (9)What man is there of you, of whom if his son ask a loaf,
+will he give him a stone? (10)or if he ask a fish, will he give him a
+serpent? (11)If ye then, evil as ye are, know how to bestow good gifts
+on your children; how much more will your Father who is in heaven,
+bestow good things on those who ask him? (12)All things therefore
+whatsoever ye would be willing that men should do to you, just so do ye
+to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
+
+(13)Enter in through the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and
+spacious the road, which leadeth to perdition, and they are many who
+enter that way: (14)because strait is the gate, and narrow the road,
+which leadeth to life, and they are but a few who find it.
+
+(15)Take heed then of false prophets, who come to you in the garb of
+sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. (16)By their fruits ye
+shall know them. Do men gather a bunch of grapes from thorns, or figs
+from thistles? (17)So every good tree beareth good fruits; but every
+bad tree in kind, produceth bad fruits. (18)A good tree cannot produce
+bad fruits, neither can a tree bad in kind produce good fruits.
+(19)Every tree that beareth not good fruit, is cut down, and cast into
+the fire. (20)Well then! by their fruits ye shall know them. (21)Not
+every one who saith to me, Lord, Lord! shall enter into the kingdom of
+heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
+(22)Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not
+prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have we not cast out devils?
+and in thy name done many miracles? (23)And then will I profess unto
+them, that I never knew you: depart from me, ye workers of iniquity.
+
+(24)Every man therefore who is hearing from me these words, and puts
+them in practice, I will compare him to the intelligent man, who
+erected his house upon a rock: (25)and the rain descended, and the
+rivers rushed, and the winds blew, and they beat against that house,
+and it fell not; for it was founded on a rock. (26)And every man who is
+hearing these sayings of mine, and doth not practise them, he will
+resemble the foolish man, who built his house upon the sand: (27)and
+the rain descended, and the rivers rushed, and the winds blew, and set
+against that house, and it fell; and the fall of it was great.
+
+(28)And it was so, that when Jesus had concluded all these sayings, the
+multitudes were exceedingly struck with his teaching: (29)for he taught
+them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+NOW when he descended from the mount, great multitudes followed him.
+(2)And lo! a leper came and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt,
+thou canst make me clean. (3)And stretching out his hand, Jesus touched
+him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And instantly the leprosy was
+cleansed. (4)And Jesus said to him, See thou tell no man; but go, shew
+thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a
+testimony unto them.
+
+(5)Then as Jesus was entering into Capernaum, there met him a
+centurion, intreating him, (6)and saying, My servant is lying in the
+house paralytic, terribly tormented with pain. (7)And Jesus said unto
+him, I will come and heal him. (8)And the centurion said, I am not a
+fit person, that thou shouldest come under my roof: but only speak a
+word, and my servant be cured. (9)For I also am a man under authority,
+having under my command soldiers and I say to this soldier, Go, and he
+goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this,
+and he doeth it. (10)And Jesus hearing him, marvelled, and said to
+those who were following, Verily I say unto you, not even in Israel
+have I found so great faith. (11)And I say unto you, That many shall
+come from the east and from the west, and shall sit down with Abraham,
+and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. (12)But the children of
+the kingdom shall be cast into the outer darkness: there shall be
+wailing and gnashing of teeth. (13)And Jesus said to the centurion, Go;
+and as thou hast believed, be it to thee. And his servant was cured at
+that very hour.
+
+(14)And when Jesus was come into the house of Peter, he saw his
+mother-in-law laid on a bed, and in a fever. (15)And he touched her
+hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and waited upon them.
+
+(16)And when evening was come, they brought him many possessed by
+devils: and he cast out the spirits by a word, and all who had
+illnesses he cured: (17)that it might be fulfilled what was spoken by
+the prophet, "Himself he took our infirmities, and bore our diseases."
+
+(18)Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave orders to
+pass to the other side. (19)And a certain scribe came, and said unto
+him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (20)And Jesus
+said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have
+nests; but the Son of man hath not where he can lay his head. (21)And
+another of his disciples said unto him, Permit me first to go and bury
+my father. (22)And Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead
+bury their own dead.
+
+(23)And going on board a vessel, his disciples followed him. (24)And,
+behold, there was a great tempest in the sea, so that the vessel was
+hid by the waves; but he was asleep. (25)And his disciples coming,
+awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing! (26)And he said
+unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then arising, he
+issued his mandate to the winds, and to the sea; and there was a great
+calm. (27)And the men marvelled, saying, What a wondrous man is this,
+that even the winds and the sea obey him! (28)And when he came to the
+other side, into the region of the Girgasenes, there met him two
+demoniacs, coming from the sepulchres; exceeding fierce, so that no
+person was able to pass by that road. (29)And lo! they cried out,
+saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou
+come hither before the time to torment us? (30)And at a considerable
+distance, there was a great herd of swine feeding. (31)Then the devils
+besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, permit us to go into the
+herd of swine. (32)And he said to them, Go. Then they going forth out
+_of him_, entered into the herd of swine: and lo! the whole herd of the
+swine rushed down a precipice into the sea, and perished in the waters.
+(33)But they who fed them fled, and going away into the city, reported
+all things, and what had happened to the demoniacs. (34)And, behold,
+all the city came out to meet him: and when they saw him, they besought
+him to depart from their territories.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AND going on board the vessel, he passed over, and came to his own
+city. (2)And lo! they brought him a paralytic stretched on a bed: and
+Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Be of good cheer, son;
+thy sins are forgiven thee. (3)And lo! some of the scribes said within
+themselves, This man blasphemeth. (4)And Jesus, seeing their thoughts,
+said, wherefore do ye imagine evil things in your hearts? (5)For which
+is the easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise,
+and walk? (6)But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority
+upon earth to forgive sins, (then he saith to the paralytic,) Arise,
+take up thy bed, and go into thy house. (7)And he arose, and went to
+his house. (8)But when the multitude saw it, they were astonished, and
+glorified God, who had given such power unto men.
+
+(9)And Jesus passing from thence, saw a man sitting at the custom
+house, called Matthew: and saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and
+followed him. (10)And it came to pass, as he sat in his house, many
+tax-gatherers and sinners came, and sat down at table with Jesus and
+his disciples. (11)And the Pharisees observing it, said to his
+disciples, How is this, that your Master eateth with publicans and
+sinners? (12)But Jesus hearing it, said unto them, They who are in the
+vigour of health have no need of the physician, but they who have
+illness. (13)Go then, and learn what is said, "I require mercy and not
+sacrifice:" for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to
+repentance.
+
+(14)Then came unto him disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the
+Pharisees keep many fasts, but thy disciples fast not? (15)And Jesus
+said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber weep, whilst the
+bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom
+shall be taken away from them, and then will they fast. (16)But no man
+ingrafts a patch of undressed cloth into an old garment, for the piece
+supplied taketh from the garment, and the rent becomes worse. (17)Nor
+do they put new wine into old bottles: but if they do, the bottles
+burst, and the wine is spilt, and the bottles are destroyed: but they
+put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
+
+(18)As he was speaking these things to them, behold, there came a
+ruler, and prostrated himself before him, saying, My daughter hath just
+now died: but come and lay thine hand upon her, and she shall live.
+(19)And Jesus arose, and followed him, and his disciples also. (20)And,
+behold, a woman, who had an haemorrage twelve years, came behind, and
+touched the fringe of his garment: (21)for she said within herself, If
+I only touch his garment, I shall be cured. (22)Then Jesus, turning
+about and beholding her, said, Be encouraged, daughter; thy faith hath
+saved thee. And the woman was cured from that hour. (23)And when Jesus
+was come into the ruler's house, and saw the flute-players, and a
+multitude confusedly lamenting, (24)he saith to them, Retire; for the
+little girl is not dead, but sleeping. And they derided him. (25)So
+when the multitude was put out, he went in, and took her by the hand,
+and the little girl arose. (26)And the fame of it went forth into all
+that country.
+
+(27)And as Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying
+out, and saying, Have mercy on us, son of David! (28)So when he came
+into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus said to them,
+Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yes, Lord.
+(29)Then he touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it
+unto you. (30)And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged
+them, saying, Take care that no person know it. (31)But they going
+forth, blazoned his fame through all that country.
+
+(32)And when they were coming out, behold, they brought unto him a man,
+dumb, a demoniac. (33)And when the devil was cast out, the dumb man
+spoke: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, Never at any time was the
+like to this seen in Israel. (34)But the Pharisees said, By the prince
+of the devils doth he cast the devils out.
+
+(35)And Jesus took a circuit through all the cities and villages,
+teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom,
+and healing all manner of disease, and every malady among the people.
+(36)And beholding the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for
+them, because they were fainting, and lying here and there, as sheep
+that had no shepherd. (37)Then said he to his disciples, The harvest
+indeed is abundant, but the labourers are few; (38)entreat therefore
+the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth workmen for his
+harvest.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+AND having called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them authority
+over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease, and
+every malady. (2)Now these are the names of the twelve apostles; The
+first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James son of
+Zebedee, and John his brother; (3)Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and
+Matthew the tax-gatherer; James son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose
+surname is Thaddeus; (4)Simon the Cananite, and Judas Iscariot, who
+also betrayed him.
+
+(5)These twelve did Jesus send forth, commanding them, saying, Go not
+into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter
+not: (6)but go rather to the sheep that are lost of the house of
+Israel. (7)And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is
+approaching. (8)Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast
+out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. (9)Provide neither
+gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, (10)nor a scrip for the
+journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor stick: for the workman is
+worthy of his food. (11)And into whatsoever city or village ye enter,
+enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye depart. (12)And
+when ye come into a family, salute it: (13)and if the family shall be
+deserving, your peace shall come upon it: and if it be not deserving,
+your peace shall return to you. (14)And whosoever shall not receive
+you, nor attend to your discourses, go out of that house, or city, and
+shake off the dust of your feet. (15)Verily I say unto you, It shall be
+more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of
+judgment than for that city.
+
+(16)Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
+therefore prudent as serpents, and harmless as doves. (17)But be on
+your guard against men: for they will deliver you up to the sanhedrim,
+and scourge you in their synagogues. (18)And ye shall be brought before
+rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the
+heathen. (19)But when they shall deliver you up, be under no anxiety
+what ye shall say; for it shall be given you in that very hour what ye
+should speak: (20)for it is not you who are speaking, but the Spirit of
+your Father which is speaking in you. (21)Then brother shall surrender
+brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up
+against parents, and cause them to be put to death. (22)And ye shall be
+hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end,
+that man shall be saved.
+
+(23)But when they shall persecute you in one city, flee unto another:
+for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not complete your circuit through
+the cities of Israel before the Son of man comes. (24)The disciple is
+not superior to his teacher, nor the servant above his master. (25)It
+is sufficient if the disciple be as his teacher, and the servant as his
+master. If they have called the master of the family Beelzebub, how
+much more his domestics? (26)However, fear them not: for there is
+nothing concealed, which shall not be discovered; nor hid, which shall
+not be known. (27)What I say unto you in the dark, publish in the
+light: and what ye hear whispered into the ear, proclaim upon the
+roofs.
+
+(28)And be not afraid of those who kill the body, and cannot kill the
+soul: but fear him rather who is able to destroy both soul and body in
+hell. (29)Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them
+shall not fall to the ground without your Father. (30)But even the
+hairs of your head are all numbered. (31)Fear not, therefore, ye are of
+more value than many sparrows.
+
+(32)Every one therefore who shall make confession of me before men, of
+him will I also make confession before my Father who is in heaven.
+(33)But whosoever shall disown me before men, him will I also disown
+before my Father who is in heaven.
+
+(34)Think not that I am come to bring peace to the earth: I came not to
+bring peace, but a sword. (35)For I came 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. (36)And the enemies of a man
+shall be those of his own house. (37)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. (38)And he that taketh not up his
+cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
+
+(39)He that preserveth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his
+life for my sake shall preserve it. (40)He that receiveth you receiveth
+me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. (41)He that
+receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward
+of a prophet; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a
+righteous man, shall receive the reward of a righteous man. (42)And
+whosoever shall give to one of these little ones, if but a cup of cold
+water to drink, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he
+shall in no wise lose his reward.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+AND it came to pass, when Jesus had finished his injunctions to his
+twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their
+cities.
+
+(2)Then John, having heard in prison the works of Christ, sent two of
+his disciples, (3)and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or should
+we expect another? (4)And Jesus answering said unto them, Go, and tell
+John what things ye hear and see. (5)The blind receive sight, and the
+lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are
+raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. (6)And blessed
+is he whosoever shall not be offended at me.
+
+(7)And when they were gone, Jesus began to speak to the multitudes
+concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed
+shaken with the wind? (8)But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in
+delicate garments? Lo! they who wear delicate garments are in the
+houses of kings. (9)Yet what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell
+you, and abundantly more than a prophet. (10)For this is he of whom it
+is written, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall
+prepare thy way before thee." (11)Verily I say unto you, There hath not
+arisen, from those born of women, a greater than John the Baptist: yet
+he that is the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. (12)But
+from the days of John the Baptist unto the present, the kingdom of
+heaven is assaulted by violence, and the invaders forcibly seize upon
+it. (13)For all the prophets and the law until John, foretold _this_.
+(14)And if ye will receive it, this is Elias who was to come. (15)He
+that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
+
+(16)But to whom shall I resemble this generation? it is like little
+boys sitting in the places of concourse, and calling to their
+companions, (17)and saying, We have piped to you, and ye have not
+danced; we have sung mournful ditties to you, and ye have not beat your
+breasts. (18)For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say,
+He hath a devil: (19)the Son of man is come eating and drinking, and
+they say, Behold, what a man! a glutton and a wine-bibber, a friend of
+publicans and sinners: though wisdom hath been justified by her
+children.
+
+(20)Then began he to upbraid the cities in which the chief of his
+miracles had been wrought, because they repented not: (21)Wo unto thee,
+Chorazin! wo unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the miracles which had been
+wrought in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, long since would they
+have repented in sack-cloth and ashes. (22)Wherefore I say unto you, It
+shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than
+for you. (23)And thou, Capernaum, who hast been exalted unto heaven,
+shalt be cast down to hell: for if the miracles which have been wrought
+in thee had been done in Sodom, it had remained unto this day.
+(24)Wherefore I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the
+land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for thee.
+
+(25)At that time Jesus spake and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of
+heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and the
+intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes: (26)yes, Father! since
+such is thy good pleasure. (27)All things are delivered up to me by my
+Father: and no person knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth
+any person the Father but the Son, and he to whom the Son is pleased to
+reveal him.
+
+(28)Come to me, all who labour hard, and sustain heavy burdens, and I
+will give you relief. (29)Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I
+am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest to your souls.
+(30)For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+AT that time Jesus walked through corn-fields on a sabbath-day; and his
+disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.
+(2)But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, Behold, thy
+disciples do a thing that it is not lawful to do on the sabbath. (3)And
+he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was hungry,
+and they who were with him? (4)how they went into the house of God, and
+did eat the loaves of shew-bread, of which it was not lawful for him or
+those who were with him to eat, but for the priests alone? (5)Or have
+ye not read in the law, that on the sabbaths the priests in the temple
+profane the sabbath, and are not culpable? (6)Now I tell you, That one
+greater than the temple is here. (7)But if ye had known what that
+meant, I desire mercy and not sacrifice; ye would not have condemned
+the innocent. (8)For the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
+
+(9)And going on from thence, he came into their synagogue; (10)and,
+behold a man was there who had a withered hand. And they asked him,
+saying, Is it lawful to heal on sabbath days? that they might accuse
+him. (11)Then he said to them; What man of you is there who hath one
+sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath, doth he not lay hold
+on him, and lift him out? (12)Of how much more value then is a man than
+a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath days.
+(13)Then saith he to the man, Stretch out thy hand; and he stretched it
+out, and it was restored, sound as the other.
+
+(14)Then the Pharisees went out, and held a consultation against him,
+how they might make away with him. (15)But Jesus knew it, and retired
+from thence, and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all,
+(16)and charged them that they should not make him known. (17)That what
+was spoken by Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,
+(18)"Behold, my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my
+soul delighteth: I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall proclaim
+judgment for the heathen. (19)He shall not contend, nor be clamorous;
+neither shall any man in the streets hear his voice. (20)A bruised reed
+shall he not break down, and smoking flax shall he not quench, until he
+break forth in judgment for victory. (21)And in his name shall the
+Gentiles hope."
+
+(22)Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb; and he cured
+him, so as to enable the blind and dumb both to speak and see. (23)And
+all the multitudes were lost in amazement, and they said, Is not this
+the son of David? (24)But the Pharisees hearing them, said, This fellow
+casteth not out devils, but by Beelzebub, the prince of the devils.
+(25)But Jesus knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom
+divided against itself will be desolated; and every city, or family,
+divided against itself cannot subsist: (26)so if Satan cast out Satan;
+he is divided against himself; how then can his kingdom subsist?
+(27)And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast
+them out? therefore shall they be your judges. (28)But if I by the
+Spirit of God cast out the devils, then truly the kingdom of God is
+come unto you. (29)Else how can one enter into a strong man's house and
+plunder his goods, except he first bind the strong man, and then will
+he plunder his goods? (30)He that is not with me, is against me; and he
+that associates not with me, scattereth abroad. (31)Therefore I say
+unto you, All sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men; but the
+blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven to men. (32)And
+whosoever may speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven
+him: but whosoever shall speak against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be
+forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in the world to come.
+(33)Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree
+corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by the fruit.
+(34)Ye broods of vipers, how can ye speak good things, yourselves being
+wicked? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. (35)A
+good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good
+things: and a wicked man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth
+forth evil things. (36)But I tell you, That every idle word which men
+speak, for it shall they give an account in the day of judgment.
+(37)For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou
+shalt be condemned.
+
+(38)Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees addressed him, saying,
+Master, we desire to see a sign from thee. (39)But he answered and said
+unto them, A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh a sign; and no
+sign shall be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet: (40)for as
+Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights; so
+shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three
+nights. (41)The men of Nineveh shall rise up in judgment against this
+generation, and condemn it: for they repented on the preaching of
+Jonah; and behold, a greater than Jonah is here. (42)The queen of the
+South shall rise up in judgment against the men of this generation, and
+condemn it: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom
+of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
+
+(43)When the unclean spirit is indeed gone out of a man, he traverses
+through places destitute of water, in search of rest, but cannot find
+it. (44)Then he saith, I will return to my mansion, whence I came; and
+on his arrival, he findeth it unoccupied, swept, and furnished.
+(45)Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more
+wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last
+state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with
+this wicked generation.
+
+(46)And while he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother
+and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak to him. (47)And a
+person said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand
+without, desiring to speak to thee. (48)But he answered and said to him
+that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? (49)And
+stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, Behold my
+mother and my brethren. (50)For whosoever shall do the will of my
+Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and
+mother.
+
+CHAP. XIII.  THEN the same day Jesus going out from the house, sat
+down near the sea. (2)And vast multitudes were gathered together unto
+him, insomuch that he entered into a vessel to be seated; and all the
+multitude stood on the beach. (3)And he spake unto them many things in
+parables, saying, Behold, a sower went out to sow: (4)and as he was
+sowing, some seeds fell indeed by the road-side; and the birds came and
+ate them up: (5)and other seed fell on a rocky soil, where it had not
+much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of
+earth: (6)and when the sun arose, it was scorched up; and because it
+had no root, it withered away. (7)And other seeds fell among the
+thorns; and the thorns sprang up and choked them: (8)but others fell on
+good ground, and produced fruit, some an hundred, some sixty, and some
+thirty. (9)He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. (10)And when his
+disciples came, they said to him, Why speakest thou to them in
+parables? (11)And he answered and said unto them, Because to you it is
+given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is
+not given. (12)For whosoever hath, more shall be given to him, and he
+shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, even that he hath shall
+be taken from him. (13)Therefore I speak to them in parables: that
+seeing, they may not see; and hearing, they may not hear nor
+understand. (14)And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which
+saith, With the hearing ye shall hear, and not understand; and seeing
+ye shall see, and in no wise perceive: (15)for the heart of this people
+is waxed gross, and with their ears they have heard heavily, and their
+eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with the eves,
+and hear with the ears, and understand with the heart, and be
+converted, and I should heal them. (16)But blessed are your eyes; for
+ye see: and your ears; for ye hear. (17)For verily I tell you, That
+many prophets and righteous men have greatly desired to see the things
+which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things which ye
+hear, and have not heard them. (18)Hear ye therefore the parable of the
+sower.
+
+(19)When any person heareth the word of the kingdom, and doth not
+understand it, the wicked one cometh, and snatcheth away what was sown
+on his heart: such is he who is the sown by the road-side. (20)But the
+sown on the rocky soil, is he who having heard the word, and instantly
+with joy receiving it, (21)hath not really root in himself, but is
+merely temporary: and when tribulation or persecution ariseth for the
+word's sake, immediately he is stumbled. (22)But the sown among the
+thorns, is he who heareth the word, and the anxiety about this world
+and the deceitfulness of riches, choketh the word, and it becometh
+unfruitful. (23)But the sown upon the good ground, is he who heareth
+the word, and understandeth it; who truly beareth fruit, and produceth,
+one an hundred fold, and another sixty, and another thirty.
+
+(24)Another parable proposed he to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven
+is like unto a man who sowed good seed in his field: (25)and while the
+men were asleep, his enemy came and sowed zizane among the wheat, and
+departed. (26)But when the blade was shot up, and produced fruit, then
+appeared also the zizane. (27)The servants of the proprietor came, and
+said to him, Master, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence
+then hath it the zizane? (28)He saith unto them, Some man, an enemy,
+hath done this. Then the servants said to him, Wilt thou that we go and
+weed them out? (29)he replied, No; lest perhaps in weeding out the
+zizane, we root up the wheat with them. (30)Let them both grow together
+till the harvest: and at the harvest-time I will say to the reapers,
+Gather out first the zizane, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but
+gather the wheat into my barn.
+
+(31)Another parable he proposed to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven
+is like a grain of mustard, which a man took and sowed in his field:
+(32)which indeed is among the smallest of all seeds; but when it is
+grown, it is among the greatest of herbs, and becomes a tree, so that
+the birds of the air come and make their nests in the branches of it.
+
+(33)Another parable spake he to them: The kingdom of heaven is like
+leaven, which a woman took and covered up in three measures of flour,
+until the whole was leavened. (34)All these things spake Jesus in
+parables to the multitudes; and without a parable he spake not to them:
+(35)that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
+I will open my mouth in parables, I will bring forth things hid from
+the foundation of the world.
+
+(36)Then Jesus dismissing the multitudes, went into a house; and his
+disciples came unto him, saying, Explain to us the parable of the
+zizane of the field. (37)And he replying said to them, He that sowed
+the good seed, is the Son of man; (38)the field is the world: and the
+good seed are those who are the children of the kingdom; but the zizane
+are the children of the wicked one; (39)the enemy who sowed them is the
+devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the
+angels. (40)As therefore the zizane are gathered, and burned in the
+fire; just so shall it be at the end of this world. (41)The Son of man
+shall send out his angels, and shall gather together out of his kingdom
+all things offensive, and those who practise iniquity; (42)and will
+cast them into a furnace of fire; there shall be wailing and gnashing
+of teeth. (43)Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the
+kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
+
+(44)Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field:
+which when a man findeth, he hideth, and for joy thereof, goeth away
+and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
+
+(45)Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchantman in search of
+beautiful pearls: (46)who, having discovered one of vast price, went
+away and sold all that he possessed, and bought it.
+
+(47)Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea,
+and collecting fish of every kind: (48)which, when it was full, they
+drew to the beach, and sitting down, selected the good into baskets,
+but cast those of a bad kind away. (49)Just so shall it be at the end
+of this world: the angels shall go forth, and shall separate the wicked
+from amidst the just, (50)and shall cast them into a furnace of fire:
+there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (51)Jesus saith unto
+them, Have ye understood all these things? (52)They say unto him, Yes,
+Lord. Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe instructed unto
+the kingdom of heaven, is like unto a man, the master of a family, who
+bringeth out of his storehouse things new and old.
+
+(53)And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished there parables, he
+departed thence. (54)And coming into his own country, taught them in
+their synagogues, so that they were exceedingly struck, and said,
+Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these miracles? (55)Is not this
+the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? his brethren,
+James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? (56)and his sisters, are they
+not all among us? whence then hath he all these things? (57)And they
+were offended at him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not
+disrespected, except in his own country, and in his own family. (58)And
+he did not there many miracles because of their unbelief.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+AT that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report of Jesus, (2)and said
+unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead,
+and therefore miracles are wrought by him. (3)For Herod having seized
+John, had bound him, and put him in prison, for the sake of Herodias,
+the wife of Philip his brother. (4)For John said unto him, It is
+unlawful for thee to have her. (5)And though he wished to kill him, he
+was afraid of the multitude, for they held him as a prophet. (6)But
+when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in the
+circle, and pleased Herod: (7)so that with an oath he promised to give
+her whatever she should ask. (8)And she, being previously urged on by
+her mother, said, Give me here, in a spacious dish, the head of John
+the Baptist. (9)And the king was grieved: but for his oath's sake, and
+on account of those who were with him, he commanded it to be given her.
+(10)And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. (11)And his head was
+brought on a large dish, and was given to the young lady: and she
+brought it to her mother. (12)And his disciples came and took the body,
+and buried it, and they came and told Jesus. (13)And when Jesus heard
+it, he withdrew from thence in a vessel into a desert place apart: and
+when the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the
+cities.
+
+(14)And when Jesus was come forth, he saw a great multitude, and was
+moved with compassion towards them, and healed their sick. (15)But when
+evening was come, his disciples came unto him, saying, The place is
+desert, and the day is far advanced; send the multitude away, that they
+may go into the villages, and buy themselves provisions. (16)But Jesus
+said unto them, They need not depart: give ye them to eat. (17)And they
+said unto him, We have nothing here except five loaves and two fishes.
+(18)Then he said, Bring them hither to me. (19)And he commanded the
+multitude to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the
+two fishes, looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave
+the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
+(20)And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up the
+superabundance of the fragments, twelve baskets full. (21)And they who
+had eaten, were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
+(22)And immediately Jesus compelled his disciples to go on board the
+vessel, and pass before him to the other side, while he dismissed the
+people.
+
+(23)And when he had sent away the multitude, he went up into a mountain
+apart to pray: and when evening came, he was there alone. (24)But the
+vessel was already in the midst of the sea, tossed with the waves: for
+the wind was contrary. (25)Then at the fourth watch of the night came
+Jesus unto them, walking on the sea. (26)And when the disciples saw him
+walking on the sea, they were greatly agitated, saying, It is his
+apparition. And they cried out with terror. (27)And immediately Jesus
+spake to them, saying, Be of good courage: it is I; be not terrified.
+(28)Then Peter answering, said, Lord, if it be thou, command me to come
+unto thee upon the waters. (29)And he said, Come. And descending from
+the vessel, Peter walked upon the waters to come to Jesus. (30)But
+seeing the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink in the
+deep, he cried out, saying, Lord save me. (31)Then immediately Jesus
+stretching out his hand, laid hold on him, and said to him, O thou of
+little faith, wherefore dost thou doubt? (32)And when they came aboard
+the vessel, the wind ceased. (33)And they who were in the vessel, came
+and worshipped him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God.
+
+(34)And passing over, they came to the land of Gennesareth. (35)And
+when the men of that place knew him, they sent into all that
+neighbourhood, and brought to him all that had illnesses: (36)and they
+besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment: and
+as many as touched it were cured.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+THEN came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees from Jerusalem, saying, (2)Why
+do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash
+not their hands when they eat bread? (3)And he answering said to them,
+And why do you transgress the command of God, by your tradition? (4)For
+God commanded, saying "Honour thy father and thy mother:" and, He that
+curseth father or mother, let him surely die. (5)But ye say, If any man
+declare to his father or mother, This is a _devoted_ gift, which else
+might have been employed by me for thy advantage; (6)then he shall not
+with it honour his father and mother: so have ye vacated the command of
+God by your tradition. (7)Ye hypocrites, well hath Isaiah prophesied
+concerning you, saying, (8)This people draweth nigh to me with their
+mouths, and honoureth me with the lips, but their heart is far distant
+from me. (9)But in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines the
+commandments of men. (10)And he called to him the multitude, and said
+unto them, Hear, and understand: (11)not that which goeth into the
+mouth defileth a man; but what cometh out of the mouth, that defileth
+the man.
+
+(12)Then his disciples approaching, said to him, Knowest thou how
+offended the Pharisees were at hearing that speech? (13)Then he
+answered and said, Every plant which my heavenly Father hath not
+planted shall be rooted up. (14)Leave them to themselves: they are
+blind leaders of the blind. But if the blind lead the blind, they will
+both fall into the pit. (15)Then Peter answering said unto him, Explain
+to us this parable. (16)And Jesus said, Are ye also to this time
+destitute of intelligence? (17)Do ye not observe, that every thing
+which entereth into the mouth passeth into the belly, and is ejected
+into the vault? (18)But the things which go forth out of the mouth,
+come out of the heart, and they are the things which defile a man:
+(19)for out of the heart proceed wicked reasonings, murders,
+adulteries, whoredoms, thefts, false testimonies, blasphemies:
+(20)these are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashed
+hands doth not defile a man.
+
+(21)And going forth thence, Jesus retired into the coasts of Tyre and
+Sidon. (22)And lo! a woman of Canaan coming out of these coasts, cried
+aloud, saying to him, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David: my daughter
+is a grievous demoniac. (23)But he replied not a word to her. Then his
+disciples came and intreated him, saying, Send her away; for she is
+crying aloud after us. (24)But he said in reply, I am not sent, save
+only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (25)Then she came, and
+worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me! (26)But he answering said, It is
+not proper to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.
+(27)And she said, True, Lord: yet even the dogs eat of the crumbs which
+fall from their master's table. (28)Then Jesus answering said unto her,
+O woman, great is thy faith! be it unto thee even as thou desirest. And
+her daughter was cured from that hour.
+
+(29)And departing thence, Jesus went to the sea-side of Galilee; and
+ascending a mountain, he sat down there. (30)And great multitudes came
+to him, bringing with them the lame, blind, dumb, cripples, and many
+others, and cast them down at the feet of Jesus; and he cured them all:
+(31)insomuch that the multitude marvelled when they saw the dumb
+speaking, the cripples sound, the lame walking, and the blind restored
+to sight: and they glorified the God of Israel.
+
+(32)Then Jesus calling his disciples, said, I have compassion on the
+multitude, for they have now continued with me three days, and have not
+any thing to eat: and send them away fasting I will not, lest they
+faint on the road. (33)And his disciples said unto him, Whence can we
+in the wilderness have loaves enough to satisfy the cravings of so
+great a multitude? (34)And Jesus said unto them, How many loaves have
+ye? And they said, Seven, and a few small fishes. (35)And he commanded
+the multitude to sit down on the ground. (36)And taking the seven
+loaves and the fishes, he gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his
+disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. (37)And they did all
+eat, and were filled: and took up a superabundance of fragments seven
+baskets full. (38)And they that had eaten were four thousand men,
+besides women and children. (39)And dismissing the multitudes he went
+on board a vessel, and came into the coasts of Magdala.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+AND the Pharisees and the Sadducees came to him, and, to make trial of
+him, desired him to shew them a sign from heaven. (2)And he answering,
+said unto them, When evening comes, ye say, Fair weather, for the sky
+is red. (3)And in the morning, It will be tempestuous to-day, for the
+sky is gloomy and fiery red. Ye hypocrites, do ye know how to discern
+the appearance of the sky, and are ye unable to discern the signs of
+the times? (4)A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh a sign; and no
+sign shall be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah. And he
+left them, and departed.
+
+(5)And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had
+forgotten to take bread. (6)Then Jesus said to them, Beware and abstain
+from the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. (7)So they
+reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have not taken
+bread. (8)But when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why are ye
+reasoning among yourselves, O ye of little faith, because ye have not
+taken bread? (9)Do you not consider, nor remember the five loaves among
+the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? (10)Nor the seven
+loaves among the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
+(11)How is it that ye do not understand, that I spake not to you of
+bread, to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
+(12)Then understood they, that he spake about abstaining not from the
+leaven in the bread, but from the doctrine of the Pharisees and the
+Sadducees.
+
+(13)Then Jesus coming into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, questioned
+his disciples, saying, Who do men say that I am? The Son of Man?
+(14)But they replied, Some, that thou art John the Baptist; but others,
+Elias; and others again, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. (15)He saith
+unto them, But who do ye say that I am? (16)Then Simon Peter answering
+said, Thou art the Messiah, the Son of the living God. (17)And Jesus
+replying, said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona; for flesh and
+blood hath not revealed this to thee, but my Father, who is in heaven.
+(18)And I tell thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I
+build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
+(19)And I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and
+whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and
+whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
+(20)Then he commanded his disciples, that they should tell no man that
+he was Jesus the Messiah.
+
+(21)From that time Jesus began to shew his disciples, that he must go
+to Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders, and of the
+chief-priests, and of the scribes, and be put to death, and the third
+day rise again. (22)And Peter taking him aside, began to chide him,
+saying, Mercy on thee, Lord! this shall never be thy case. (23)Then
+turning from him, he said unto Peter, Get thee behind me Satan! thou
+art an offence to me: for thou dost not relish the things of God, but
+those of men.
+
+(24)Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me,
+let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. (25)For
+whosoever is desirous to preserve his life, shall lose it; but
+whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall find it. (26)For what
+would a man be advantaged, though he could gain the whole world, if he
+should suffer the loss of his soul? or what will a man give as the
+ransom for his soul? (27)For the Son of man shall hereafter come in the
+glory of his Father, with his angels, and then shall he recompense
+every man according to his practice. (28)Verily I say unto you, There
+are some of those standing here, who shall in no wise taste of death,
+until they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+THEN six days after, Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John his
+brother, and bringeth them into an exceeding high mountain apart.
+(2)And he was transformed before them; and his face shone as the sun,
+and his garments were white as the light. (3)And behold, there appeared
+to them, Moses and Elias talking with him. (4)Then Peter addressing
+him, said to Jesus, Lord, It is well that we are here; if it please
+thee, we will make here three tents; one for thee, and one for Moses,
+and one for Elias. (5)And while he was yet speaking, behold, a luminous
+cloud overshadowed them; and lo! a voice out of the cloud, saying, This
+is my beloved Son, in whom is my delight; hear him! (6)And the
+disciples hearing it, fell on their face, and were exceedingly
+affrighted. (7)And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, be not
+affrighted. (8)Then lifting up their eyes, they saw no person, but
+Jesus only. (9)And when they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus
+commanded them, saying, Tell no man the vision, until the Son of man is
+risen from the dead. (10)And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then
+do the scribes affirm, that Elias must come first? (11)Then Jesus
+answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will reform
+all things. (12)But I say unto you, That Elias is already come, and
+they knew him not, but have done by him whatsoever they chose: even so
+also must the Son of man suffer by them. (13)Then understood the
+disciples that he spake to them of John the Baptist.
+
+(14)And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a man,
+kneeling down to him, and saying, (15)Lord, have compassion on my son,
+for he is a lunatic, and suffers grievously; for oftentimes he falleth
+into the fire, and often into the water. (16)And I brought him to thy
+disciples, and they have not been able to cure him. (17)Then Jesus
+answering, said, O generation, faithless, and perverse! how long shall
+I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him hither to me.
+(18)And Jesus rebuked him, and the devil came out of him; and the child
+was cured from that hour. (19)Then the disciples of Jesus coming
+privately, said, Why could not we cast it out? (20)Then said Jesus unto
+them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have
+faith as a grain of mustard, ye shall say to this mountain, Remove from
+hence, thither, and it will remove; and nothing will be impossible for
+you. (21)But this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
+
+(22)And as they were returning into Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The
+Son of man must be delivered into the hands of men: (23)and they shall
+kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. And they were grieved
+exceedingly.
+
+(24)And when they came to Capernaum, they who receive the tax of two
+drachmas came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
+(25)He saith, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus prevented
+him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the
+earth receive customs and tax? from their own children, or from aliens?
+(26)Peter saith to him, From aliens. Jesus saith unto him, In that case
+then the children are free. (27)But that we give them no offence, go
+unto the sea, and cast in a hook, and take the first fish which cometh
+up; and on opening his mouth, thou wilt find a stater, that take and
+give them for me and thee.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the
+greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (2)And Jesus calling a little boy,
+set him in the midst of them, (3)and said, Verily I say unto you,
+Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise
+enter into the kingdom of heaven. (4)Whosoever therefore shall humble
+himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of
+heaven. (5)And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my
+name, receiveth me. (6)And whosoever shall cause one of these little
+ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a
+millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of
+the sea.
+
+(7)Wo to the world because of offences! for there is a necessity that
+offences come: nevertheless, wo to that man by whom the offence cometh!
+(8)If then thy hand, or thy foot, lead thee to offend, cut them off,
+and cast them from thee: for it were better for thee to enter into
+life, halting or maimed, than having two hands or two feet to be cast
+into the fire, which is eternal. (9)And if thine eye lead thee to
+offend, pluck it out and cast it from thee, for it were better for thee
+to enter into life with one eye only, than having two eyes to be cast
+into hell-fire.
+
+(10)See that ye despise not one of these little ones, for I say unto
+you, That their angels in heaven continually behold the face of my
+Father who is in heaven. (11)For the Son of man is come to save that
+which was lost.
+
+(12)What think you? If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them
+stray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine in the mountains, and go
+and seek that which had strayed? (13)And if he happen to find it,
+verily I say unto you, that he rejoiceth over it more than over the
+ninety and nine which never went astray. (14)Even so it is not the will
+of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones perish.
+
+(15)Now if thy brother sin against thee, go and reprove him between
+thyself and him alone; if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
+(16)But if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more, that
+by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be confirmed.
+(17)But if he disregard them, inform the church: and if he disregard
+the church, let him be to thee as a heathen, or a publican. (18)Verily
+I say unto you, Whatsoever things ye shall bind on earth, shall be
+bound in heaven: and whatsoever things ye shall loose on earth shall be
+loosed in heaven. (19)Again I say unto you, That if two of you are
+concurring upon earth, respecting any matter, which ye shall ask, it
+shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. (20)For where two
+or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of
+them.
+
+(21)Then Peter coming to him, said, Lord, how often shall my brother
+sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? (22)Jesus saith to
+him, I tell thee not until seven times, but unto seventy times seven.
+
+(23)Therefore is the kingdom of heaven like unto a certain king who
+purposed to settle his account with his servants. (24)And when he began
+to make up the account, there was brought to him one debtor, ten
+thousand talents in arrear: (25)but not having wherewithal to pay, his
+lord ordered him to be sold, and his wife and his children, and all
+things whatsoever he possessed, and payment to be made. (26)Then that
+servant falling prostrate, paid him the most profound homage, saying,
+Lord, have forbearance with me, and I will pay thee all. (27)Then his
+lord, moved with compassion towards that servant, discharged him, and
+forgave him the debt. (28)But that servant going out, found one of his
+fellow-servants, who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing, throttled
+him, saying, Pay me what thou owest. (29)Then his fellow-servant fell
+at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have forbearance with me, and I
+will pay thee all. (30)And he would not: but went and cast him into
+prison, till he should pay what he owed. (31)Then his fellow-servants,
+when they saw what was done, were exceedingly sorry, and came to their
+lord, and gave him an explicit account of all things that had passed.
+(32)Then his lord, calling him before him, said to him, Thou vile
+slave! all that debt I forgave thee, because thou besoughtest me:
+(33)and oughtest thou not to have had compassion on thy fellow-servant,
+even as I had pity on thee? (34)And his lord, incensed, delivered him
+up to the torturers, till he should pay all that he owed him. (35)Even
+so also will my heavenly Father do to you, except ye forgive every one
+of you his brother, from your hearts, their trespasses.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+AND it came to pass when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed
+from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan. (2)And
+great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. (3)And the
+Pharisees came to him, tempting him, and saying, Is it lawful for a man
+to put away his wife for every cause? (4)But he replying, said unto
+them, Have ye not read, that he who created them from the beginning,
+created them male and female? (5)And he said, for this reason shall a
+man forsake father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they
+two shall be one flesh. (6)Wherefore they are no longer two, but one
+flesh. What therefore God hath yoked together, let no man separate.
+(7)They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give her a bill of
+divorce, and to put her away? (8)He saith unto them, It was on account
+of the hardness of your hearts that Moses gave you permission to put
+away your wives: but from the beginning it was not thus. (9)And I tell
+you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, except for whoredom, and
+shall marry another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth the
+divorced woman, committeth adultery. (10)His disciples said unto him,
+If the case of a man with his wife be thus, it is not expedient to
+marry. (11)Then he said to them, All men are not capable of receiving
+this saying, but they to whom it is given. (12)For there are eunuchs,
+who were so from their mothers' womb; and there are eunuchs, who have
+been made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs, who have made
+themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven. He that is capable of
+receiving, let him receive it.
+
+(13)Then were brought to him little children, that he should lay his
+hands upon them, and pray _for them_: but the disciples rebuked them.
+(14)Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from
+coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (15)And when he had
+laid his hands upon them, he departed thence.
+
+(16)And lo! a person coming to him, said, Good Master, what good thing
+shall I do, in order to attain eternal life? (17)Then he said to him,
+Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, even God: but if
+thou art desirous of entering into life, keep the commandments. (18)He
+saith unto him, Which? Then said Jesus, these, Thou shalt do no murder,
+Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not
+bear false witness, (19)Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Thou
+shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (20)The young man saith to him,
+All these things have I observed from my youth: in what am I still
+deficient? (21)Jesus said to him, If thou art desirous to be perfect,
+go, sell all thy substance, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have
+treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. (22)Now when the young man
+heard this speech, he went away sorrowful: for he had great
+possessions.
+
+(23)Then Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That very
+difficultly shall a rich man enter into the kingdom of heaven. (24)And
+again I repeat it to you, It is easier for a camel to pass through the
+eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
+(25)But when his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed,
+saying, Who then can be saved? (26)And Jesus looking upon them, said
+unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are
+possible.
+
+(27)Then Peter addressing him, said unto him, Lo! we have left all and
+followed thee; what, I pray thee, shall we receive? (28)Then said Jesus
+unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye who have followed me in the
+regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory,
+ye also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of
+Israel. (29)And every one who hath left family, or brethren, or
+sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my
+name sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit life
+eternal. (30)But many, now first, will be the last; and last, who will
+be the first.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+FOR the kingdom of heaven is like a man, the master of a family, who
+went out at break of day, to hire labourers into his vineyard. (2)And
+when he had agreed with the labourers at a denarius a day, he sent them
+into the vineyard. (3)And going out about the third hour, he saw others
+standing in the market place unemployed. (4)And he said to them, Go ye
+also into the vineyard, and whatever is equitable, I will give it you.
+So they went. (5)Again going out, about the sixth and ninth hour, he
+did after the same manner. (6)But about the eleventh hour, going out,
+he found others standing unemployed, and saith unto them, Why stand ye
+here all the day idle? (7)They say unto him, Because no man hath hired
+us. He saith to them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatever is
+equitable, ye shall receive. (8)Now when the evening came, the master
+of the vineyard said to his overseer, Call the labourers, and give them
+their wages, beginning from the last to the first. (9)And when they
+came, who began about the eleventh hour, they received each a denarius.
+(10)But when the first came, they expected that they should receive
+more; and they also received every man a denarius. (11)But when they
+received it, they murmured against the master of the family:
+(12)saying, These last have wrought only a single hour, and thou hast
+put them on an equality with us, who have borne the burden and heat of
+the day. (13)But he answering, said to one of them, Friend, I do thee
+no injustice; did I not agree with thee for a denarius? (14)Take then
+thine own, and begone: I chuse to give to this last even as to thee.
+(15)Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? Is thine eye
+evil, because I am good? (16)Thus shall the last be first, and the
+first last; for many are called, but the elect are few.
+
+(17)And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took his twelve disciples aside on
+the road, and said to them; (18)Lo! we are going up to Jerusalem, and
+the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests and scribes, and
+they shall condemn him to death, (19)and shall deliver him to the
+Gentiles, to insult, and to scourge, and to crucify: and the third day
+he shall rise again.
+
+(20)Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children, with her sons,
+paying him obeisance, and petitioning a favour of him. (21)Then he said
+to her, What is thy wish? She saith unto him, Tell me that these my two
+sons shall sit, the one at thy right hand, and the other at thy left,
+in thy kingdom. (22)Then Jesus answering said, Ye know not what ye ask.
+Can ye drink of the cup that I am going to drink, and be baptised with
+the baptism with which I am baptised? They say unto him, We are able.
+(23)And he saith unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and with
+the baptism with which I am baptised, shall ye be baptised; but to sit
+on my right hand, and on my left, it is not in my power to bestow, but
+on those, for whom it was prepared by my Father.
+
+(24)And the twelve, on hearing this, were filled with indignation
+against the two brethren. (25)But Jesus, calling them to him, said, Ye
+know that the princes of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their
+great men exercise authority among them. (26)But thus shall it not be
+with you. But whosoever will be a great man among you, let him be your
+servant; (27)and whosoever will be first, let him be your slave.
+(28)Even as the Son of man came not to be waited upon, but to serve,
+and to give his life a ransom for many.
+
+(29)And as they were going out of Jericho, a great multitude followed
+him. (30)And, behold, two blind men sat by the road side, who hearing
+that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord,
+son of David! (31)And the multitude checked them, that they should be
+silent; but they cried out the more, Have mercy on us, Lord, son of
+David. (32)And Jesus standing called them, and said, What desire ye,
+that I should do for you? (33)They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes
+may be opened. (34)Then Jesus, moved with compassion, touched their
+eyes; and immediately their eyes recovered sight, and they followed
+him.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AND when they drew nigh to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage to the
+mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, (2)saying to them, Go
+into the village, which is opposite you, and immediately you will find
+an ass tied, and a foal with her; loose and bring them to me. (3)And if
+any man say aught to you, ye shall tell them, That the Lord hath need
+of them, and immediately he will send them. (4)Now this was entirely
+done, that what was spoken by the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,
+(5)"Tell the daughter of Sion, Lo! thy King cometh to thee, meek, and
+sitting on an ass, even on a foal the ass's colt." (6)Then the
+disciples going, and doing as Jesus had commanded them, (7)brought the
+ass and her foal, and they spread over them their garments, and seated
+him upon them. (8)And a vast multitude spread their garments on the
+road, and others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them on
+the road: (9)and the multitudes who went before, and who followed
+after, cried, saying, Hosanna, to the son of David; blessed is he who
+cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
+
+(10)And when he was entered into Jerusalem, the whole city was in
+commotion, saying, Who is this? (11)Then the multitudes said, This is
+Jesus, the prophet, who is from Nazareth of Galilee.
+
+(12)And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all those
+who sold and bought in the temple, and overturned the tables of the
+money-changers, and the seats of those who sold doves (13)and said unto
+them, It is written, "My house shall be called a house of prayer," but
+ye have made it a den of robbers.
+
+(14)Then the blind and the lame came unto him, into the temple, and he
+cured them. (15)But when the chief priests and scribes saw the
+marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the
+temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with
+indignation; (16)and said to him, Hearest thou what these say? Jesus
+replied to them, Yes; but have ye never read, "That out of the mouths
+of infants and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?" (17)And turning
+his back upon them, he went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged
+there.
+
+(18)Now in the morning, when returning into the city, he was hungry:
+(19)and seeing a fig-tree at the road side, he went up to it, and found
+nothing on it but leaves only: and saith unto it, Let no fruit spring
+from thee henceforth for ever: and immediately the fig-tree withered
+entirely away. (20)And when his disciples saw it, they marvelled,
+saying, How suddenly is the fig-tree withered away! (21)But Jesus
+addressing them, said, Verily I tell you, if ye have faith, and
+entertain no doubt, not only shall ye do what is done to the fig-tree,
+but if ye should even say to this mountain, Be lifted up, and be cast
+into the sea, it be done. (22)And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in
+prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
+
+(23)And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the
+elders of the people came to him, as he was teaching, demanding, By
+what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this
+authority? (24)Then Jesus answering, said to them, I also will ask you
+one question, which if ye answer me, then will I tell you by what
+authority I do these things. (25)The baptism of John whence was it?
+from heaven, or from men? Hereupon they reasoned among themselves,
+saying, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye
+not believe him? (26)But if we say, From men, we are afraid of the
+populace, for they all hold John as a prophet. (27)So they answered
+Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. Then said he also to them, Neither
+tell I you by what authority I do these things.
+
+(28)But what think ye? A man had two sons; and coming to the first he
+said, Son, go work to-day in my vineyard. (29)But he answering said, I
+will not: yet repenting afterwards, he went. (30)And coming to the
+other, he spake after the same manner, and he replying, said, I go,
+sir; yet went not. (31)Which of the two did the will of his father?
+They say to him, The first. Jesus saith to them, Verily I say unto you,
+That tax-gatherers and harlots shall go before you into the kingdom of
+God. (32)For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye
+believed him not: but the tax-gatherers and harlots believed on him.
+But ye, when ye saw it, repented not afterwards, that ye should believe
+on him.
+
+(33)Hear another parable: There was a certain man, the master of a
+family, who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged in
+it a wine-press, and built a tower, and hired it out to husbandmen, and
+went into a distant country. (34)But when the season for fruits drew
+near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen to receive his fruits.
+(35)And the husbandmen took his servants, one they beat, and another
+they killed, and a third they stoned. (36)Again he sent other servants
+more than the first, and they treated them in the same manner. (37)Then
+at last he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
+(38)But the husbandmen, when they saw the son, said among themselves,
+This is the heir, come let us kill him, and let us seize on the
+inheritance. (39)And they took him, and cast him out of the vineyard,
+and slew him. (40)When therefore the master of the vineyard cometh,
+what will he do with these husbandmen? (41)They say unto him, He will
+dreadfully destroy those wicked wretches, and will let out his vineyard
+to other husbandmen, who will render him the fruits in their seasons.
+(42)Jesus saith unto them, Have ye not read in the Scriptures, "The
+stone, which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the
+corner; this is done by the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes."
+(43)Therefore I tell you, That the kingdom of God shall be taken away
+from you, and given to a nation, producing the fruits thereof. (44)And
+whosoever shall fall on this stone, shall be broken in pieces, but on
+whomsoever it shall fall, it shall grind him to powder. (45)And when
+the chief priests and Pharisees heard his parables, they knew that he
+was speaking concerning them. (46)And they sought to apprehend him; but
+were afraid of the people, for they held him as a prophet.
+
+CHAP. XXII.
+
+AND Jesus continuing his discourse, spake again to them in parables,
+saying, (2)The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, who made a
+marriage-feast for his son: (3)and sent his servants to call those who
+were invited to the entertainment: and they would not come. (4)Again he
+sent other servants, saying, Tell those who have been invited, Behold,
+I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and the fatlings are killed, and all
+things are ready; come unto the marriage-feast. (5)But they gave
+themselves no concern about it, and went their several ways, one to his
+own farm, and another to his traffick: (6)And the rest seizing his
+servants, insulted and slew them. (7)Then the king, when he heard it,
+was incensed: and sending out his armies, destroyed these murderers,
+and burnt down their city. (8)Then he said to his servants, The wedding
+entertainment indeed is ready, but those who were invited were not
+worthy: (9)go therefore into the thoroughfares of the roads, and as
+many as ye find, invite to the banquet. (10)So these servants going out
+into the roads, collected all, as many as they found, both bad and
+good; and the wedding feast was fully furnished with guests. (11)Then
+the king coming in to look around on the guests, saw there a man who
+had not put on the wedding garment: (12)and he saith to him, Friend,
+how came thou in here, not having the garment provided for the marriage
+feast? And he was speechless. (13)Then said the king to the servants,
+Bind his feet and hands, and take him away, and cast him into the
+darkness, which is without; there shall be weeping and gnashing of
+teeth. (14)For many are called, but few elect.
+
+(15)Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel together how they might
+lay a snare to entrap him in his discourse. (16)And they sent to him
+their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou
+art true, and teachest the way of God with veracity; and carest for no
+man, for thou regardest not the person of men: (17)tell us therefore,
+What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar, or not?
+(18)But Jesus knew their wicked design, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye
+hypocrites? (19)Shew me the money for the tribute; and they brought him
+a denarius. (20)And he saith unto them, Whose figure is this and
+inscription? (21)They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he to them,
+Render therefore to Caesar, the things which are Caesar's; and to God,
+the things which are God's. (22)And when they heard him, they
+marvelled, and leaving him, went away.
+
+(23)On the same day the Sadducees came to him, who say, that there is
+no resurrection, and they put a question to him, (24)saying, Master,
+Moses said, "If a man die having no children, his brother in right of
+affinity shall marry his wife, and raise up seed for his brother."
+(25)Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first marrying,
+died, and had no offspring, and left his wife to his brother;
+(26)likewise the second also; then the third; so on to the seven.
+(27)Last of all the woman died also. (28)In the resurrection therefore,
+whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her. (29)Jesus
+then answering, said unto them, Ye are in an error, from not knowing
+the Scriptures, and the power of God. (30)For at the resurrection, they
+neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God
+in heaven. (31)But with respect to the resurrection of the dead, have
+ye not read what was spoken to you of God, saying, (32)"I am the God of
+Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?" God is not the
+God of the dead, but of the living. (33)And when the multitude heard
+it, they were amazingly struck with his doctrine.
+
+(34)But the Pharisees hearing that he had stopped the Sadducees'
+mouths, they assembled together: (35)and one of them, a teacher of the
+law, put a question to him, to make trial of him, and said, (36)Master,
+which is the great commandment in the law? (37)Then Jesus said to him,
+"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy
+soul, and with all thy mind." (38)This is the first and great
+commandment. (39)And the second is like to it, "Thou shalt love thy
+neighbour as thyself." (40)On these two commandments, the whole law and
+the prophets depend.
+
+(41)The Pharisees being then assembled, Jesus put a question to them,
+(42)saying, What think ye of the Messiah, whose son is he? They say
+unto him, David's. (43)He saith unto them, How then doth David by the
+Spirit call him Lord? saying, (44)"The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit at
+my right hand, till I put thine enemies as a footstool for thy feet."
+(45)If then David calleth him Lord, how is he his son? (46)And no man
+could answer him a word, neither durst any man, from that day,
+interrogate him any more.
+
+CHAP. XXIII.
+
+THEN Jesus spake to the multitudes and to his disciples, (2)saying, The
+scribes and Pharisees are seated on the chair of Moses; (3)all things
+therefore which they prescribe for you to observe, observe and
+practise; but do not according to their works, for they say, yet do not
+practise. (4)For they bind burdens grievous, and difficultly borne, and
+lay them on men's shoulders; but they will not move them with a finger
+of their own. (5)And all their works they do to be seen of men: they
+make their phylacteries broad, and deepen the fringes of their
+garments, (6)and love the principal couch at suppers, and the chief
+seats in the synagogues, (7)and salutations in the places of public
+concourse, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. (8)But be not ye
+called Rabbi, for one is your leader, the Messiah; and ye all are
+brethren. (9)And call no man your father upon earth; for one is your
+father, who is in heaven. (10)And be not called leaders; for one is
+your leader, the Messiah. (11)But he who is greatest among you shall be
+your servant. (12)For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and
+whosoever abaseth himself shall be exalted.
+
+(13)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut up
+the kingdom of heaven from men; for ye yourselves enter not in, and
+those who were coming in, ye suffer not to enter. (14)Wo unto you,
+scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and
+for a pretence make long prayers: wherefore ye shall receive greater
+condemnation. (15)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for
+ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he is gained,
+ye make him doubly more the child of hell than yourselves. (16)Wo unto
+you ye blind guides! who say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it
+is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, it is
+binding. (17)Ye fools and blind! for which is the greater, the gold, or
+the temple which consecrates the gold? (18)And again, Whosoever shall
+swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the
+gift that is upon it, it is binding. (19)Ye fools and blind! which is
+the greater, the gift, or the altar which consecrates the gift?
+(20)Whosoever therefore sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by
+all things that are upon it. (21)And whosoever sweareth by the temple,
+sweareth by it, and by him also who dwelleth in it. (22)So he that
+sweareth by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him who is
+seated upon it.
+
+(23)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithes
+of mint, and anise, and cummin, and have neglected the weightier
+precepts of the law, judgment, and mercy, and fidelity: these thing
+ought ye to have done, and not to leave the others undone. (24)Ye blind
+guides! who strain out a gnat, but gulp down a camel. (25)Wo unto you,
+scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye cleanse the outside of the
+cup, and of the dish, but within they are full of rapacity and
+intemperance. (26)Thou blind Pharisee! cleanse first the inside of the
+cup and dish, that their outside may become clean also. (27)Wo unto
+you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye resemble tombs
+whitewashed, which outwardly indeed appear specious, but within are
+full of dead men's bones, and all manner of impurity. (28)And just so,
+ye without indeed appear to men righteous, but within ye are full of
+hypocrisy and iniquity. (29)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
+hypocrites! for ye build the tombs of the prophets, and adorn the
+sepulchres of the just, (30)and say, If we had been in the days of our
+fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the
+prophets. (31)Wherefore ye bear a testimony to yourselves, that ye are
+the children of those who killed the prophets. (32)Fill ye up then the
+measure of your fathers. (33)Ye serpents, ye broods of vipers! how can
+ye escape from the damnation of hell? (34)Therefore, behold, I am
+sending to you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; and some of them ye
+shall kill, and crucify; and some of them ye shall scourge in your
+synagogues, and persecute from city to city: (35)that upon you may come
+all the righteous blood which hath been poured out upon the earth, from
+the blood of the righteous Abel, to the blood of Zachariah, son of
+Barachiah, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. (36)Verily I
+say unto you, All these things shall come on this generation.
+
+(37)O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest
+those who were sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy
+children to me, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye
+would not? (38)Behold, your habitation is left unto you desolate.
+(39)For I tell you, Ye shall henceforth no more see me, until ye say,
+Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
+
+CHAP. XXIV.
+
+AND Jesus departing was going his way from the temple: and his
+disciples came to him, to point out to his observation the buildings of
+the temple. (2)But Jesus said unto them, Do you not see all these
+things? I tell you of a certainty, There shall not be left here one
+stone upon another, which shall not be utterly thrown down.
+
+(3)Then as he was sitting upon the mount of Olives, his disciples came
+to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall there things be? and what
+is the sign of thy coming, and of the consummation of the age? (4)And
+Jesus answering said unto them, Beware that no man deceive you. (5)For
+many will come in my name, saying, I am the Messiah; and shall deceive
+multitudes. (6)And ye shall hear of wars, and rumours of wars: see that
+ye be not terrified: for these things must first be, but the end is not
+yet. (7)For nation shall be roused up against nation, and kingdom
+against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and
+earthquakes, in diverse places. (8)Now all these things are the
+beginning of the travailing pangs. (9)Then shall they deliver you up to
+affliction, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations
+for my name's sake. (10)And then shall many be offended, and shall
+betray one another, and hate one another. (11)And many false prophets
+shall arise, and shall deceive many. (12)And because iniquity shall
+abound, the love of many will grow cool. (13)But he that endureth to
+the end, that man will be saved. (14)And this gospel of the kingdom
+shall be preached through the whole world for a testimony to all the
+nations: and then shall come the final close. (15)When therefore ye see
+the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, erected
+in the holy place, (let him that readeth, mark this,) (16)then let such
+as are in Judea flee into the mountains. (17)Let not him who is upon
+the roof go down to take any thing out of his house. (18)And he that is
+in the field, let him not turn back to take his garment. (19)But wo to
+those who are with child, and have an infant at their breasts in those
+days! (20)And pray that your flight be not in winter, nor on the
+sabbath. (21)For then the tribulation will be great, such as never was
+from the beginning of the world, and never more shall be. (22)And
+except those days were shortened, there would be no flesh saved: but
+for the elect's sake these days shall be shortened. (23)Then if any man
+say unto you, Lo! here is the Messiah, or there; believe it not:
+(24)for false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and give out
+great signs and wonders; so as to deceive, if it were possible, even
+the elect. (25)Behold, I have forewarned you. (26)Therefore if they say
+to you, He is in the wilderness; go not out: lo! he is in the secret
+closets; believe it not. (27)For as the lightning cometh out from the
+east, and flashes to the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of
+man. (28)For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be
+gathered together. (29)Then, immediately after the tribulation of those
+days, shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
+and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens
+shall be shaken. (30)And then shall the sign of the Son of man appear
+in the heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth lament
+bitterly, and they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of
+heaven with power and great glory. (31)And he shall send forth his
+angels with a trumpet, and a great shout, and they shall gather
+together his elect from the four winds, from the extremities of the
+heavens to the extremities of the same.
+
+(32)Learn then a parable from the fig-tree; when its branch is now
+tender, and the leaves shoot forth, ye know that summer is nigh:
+(33)just so ye, when ye behold these things, know that it is near, even
+at the gates. (34)Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass
+away until all these things shall be done. (35)Heaven and earth shall
+pass away, but my words shall in no wise pass away. (36)But of that day
+and hour no man knoweth, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father
+alone. (37)But as the days of Noah were, so also shall the coming of
+the Son of man be. (38)For as they were in the days preceding the
+deluge, eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the
+day that Noah entered into the ark, (39)and they knew it not till the
+deluge came, and swept them all away; such also shall the coming of the
+Son of man be. (40)Then two shall be in the field; the one shall be
+taken, and the other dismissed. (41)Two women grinding at the mill; the
+one taken, the other dismissed. (42)Watch therefore: for ye know not at
+what hour your Master cometh. (43)And this observe, that if the master
+of the family had known in which watch of the night the thief would
+have come, he would have watched, and not have suffered him to break
+into his house. (44)Therefore be ye also prepared: for in an hour that
+ye think not, the Son of man cometh.
+
+(45)Who then is the faithful and provident servant, whom his Lord hath
+appointed over his household, to give them meat in the proper time?
+(46)Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find
+thus occupied. (47)Verily I say unto you, that he will place him over
+all his substance. (48)But if that wicked servant say in his heart, My
+master will be a long while ere he comes; (49)and shall begin to beat
+his fellow-servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; (50)the
+master of that servant will come in a day that he doth not expect him,
+and at an hour which he knoweth not. (51)And will cut him asunder, and
+give him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and
+gnashing of teeth.
+
+CHAP. XXV.
+
+THEN shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking
+their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom. (2)But five of them
+were provident, and five foolish. (3)Those who were taking their lamps,
+took no oil with them: (4)but the provident took oil in their vessels
+with their lamps. (5)But as the bridegroom stayed long, they all
+slumbered and slept. (6)Then at midnight the cry came, Behold, the
+bridegroom is coming; go forth to meet him. (7)Then all these virgins
+arose, and set about trimming their lamps. (8)And the foolish said to
+the provident, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. (9)But
+the provident replied, saying, No; lest there be not a sufficiency for
+us and you: but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.
+(10)But while they were gone away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they
+who were prepared went in with him to the marriage-feast: and the door
+was shut. (11)Then came afterwards the other virgins, saying, Lord,
+Lord, open unto us. (12)But he answering said, Verily, I know you not.
+(13)Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour in which the
+Son of man cometh.
+
+(14)For the case is like that of a man, who travelling abroad, called
+his own servants, and delivered to them his goods. (15)And to one he
+gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each
+according to his several capacity; and immediately went abroad. (16)He
+then who had received the five talents, went and traded with them, and
+acquired five other talents. (17)In the same manner also he that had
+the two, gained also himself two others. (18)But he that had received
+the one talent, went and digged a hole in the ground, and hid the
+silver of his master. (19)Then after a long absence the master of these
+servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them. (20)And he who had
+received the five talents, coming to him, brought five other talents,
+saying, Sir, thou deliveredst to me five talents: I have gained to them
+five other talents. (21)His master said to him, Well done, good and
+faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will
+place thee over many: enter into the joy of thy master. (22)Then came
+also he that had received the two talents: and said, Sir, thou
+deliveredst to me two talents: lo! I have gained to them two other
+talents. (23)His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful
+servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee
+over many: enter thou into thy master's joy. (24)Then came also he that
+had received the one talent, and said, Sir, knowing thee, that thou art
+a severe man, reaping where thou hast not sowed, and gathering from
+whence thou hast not scattered: (25)and being afraid, I went and hid
+thy talent in the ground: see here, thou hast thine own. (26)Then his
+master answering said to him, Thou wicked and idle slave, thou knewest
+that I reap whence I had not sown, and gather where I had not
+scattered: (27)thou oughtest then to have placed my money with the
+bankers, so when I came I should have received my own with interest.
+(28)Take therefore from him the talent, and give it to him that hath
+the ten talents. (29)For to every one that hath shall be given, and he
+shall abound: but from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be
+taken away from him. (30)And cast the unprofitable servant into the
+outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
+
+(31)But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy
+angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory: (32)and
+before him shall all the nations be gathered together; and he shall
+separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from
+the goats: (33)and he shall place the sheep at his right hand, but the
+goats at the left. (34)Then shall the King say to those on his
+right-hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared
+for you from the foundation of the world; (35)for I was hungry, and ye
+gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me to drink: I was a
+stranger, and ye received me hospitably: (36)naked, and ye clothed me:
+I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye came to me.
+(37)Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee
+hungry, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? (38)When indeed
+saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
+(39)When indeed saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
+(40)And the king answering shall say to them, Verily I tell you, for as
+much as ye have done it to one of these my brethren, the very least of
+them, ye have done it unto me.
+
+(41)Then shall he say also to those on the left hand, Depart from me,
+ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his
+angels: (42)for I was hungry, and ye gave me nothing to eat: I was
+thirsty, and ye gave me nothing to drink: (43)I was a stranger, and ye
+took me not in: naked, and ye did not clothe me: sick, and in prison,
+and ye took no care of me. (44)Then shall they also answer him, saying,
+Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or
+sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? (45)Then shall he
+reply to them, saying, For as much as ye have not done it to one of the
+least of these, neither have ye done it to me. (46)And these shall go
+away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
+
+CHAP. XXVI.
+
+AND it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he
+said to his disciples, (2)Ye know that after two days is the passover,
+and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. (3)Then were the chief
+priests and scribes, and the elders of the people gathered together in
+the palace of the high-priest, called Caiaphas. (4)And they consulted
+together, how they might seize Jesus by guile, and put him to death.
+(5)But they said, Not on the feast-day, lest there be a tumult among
+the people.
+
+(6)Now when Jesus was at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
+(7)there came to him a woman having an alabaster-box of very precious
+aromatic ointment, and poured it upon his head as he sat at table.
+(8)But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, For
+what end is this waste? (9)For this ointment might have been sold for a
+considerable sum, and given to the poor. (10)Then Jesus knowing it,
+said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath performed a good
+act upon me: (11)for the poor ye have always with you, but me ye have
+not always: (12)for in pouring this odoriferous ointment on my body,
+she hath done it for my burial. (13)Verily I say unto you, Wherever
+this Gospel is preached through the whole world, what she hath done
+shall be also spoken of for a memorial of her.
+
+(14)Then went one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, to the chief
+priests, (15)and said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him
+unto you? Then they placed before him thirty pieces of silver. (16)And
+from that time he sought an opportunity to deliver him up to them.
+
+(17)Then on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples came to
+Jesus, saying to him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat
+the passover? (18)And he said, Go into the city, unto such a man, and
+say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand: I will keep the
+passover with my disciples at thy house. (19)And his disciples did as
+Jesus commanded them; and they made ready the passover. (20)And when
+the evening was come, he sat down at table with the twelve. (21)And as
+they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall
+betray me. (22)And exceedingly grieved, they began to say to him every
+one of them, Lord, am I the person? (23)But he answering said, He that
+dippeth his hand with me into the dish, that man shall betray me.
+(24)The Son of man indeed is departing, as it is written of him: but wo
+to that man, by whom the Son of man is betrayed! well had it been for
+that man if he had never had a being. (25)Then Judas, who betrayed him,
+addressing him said, Master, is it I? He saith to him, Thou hast named
+the person.
+
+(26)Then as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessing, brake,
+and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
+(27)And taking the cup, and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying,
+Drink ye all of this: (28)for this is my blood, that _blood_ of the new
+testament, which is shed for many, for the remission of sins. (29)And I
+tell you, That I will no more henceforth drink of this produce of the
+vine, until that day when I drink it with you, new, in the kingdom of
+my Father. (30)And when they had sung an hymn, they went out to the
+mount of Olives.
+
+(31)Then saith Jesus unto them, Ye all will be offended at me this
+night: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of
+the flock shall be scattered abroad." (32)But after I am risen, I will
+go before you into Galilee. (33)Then Peter, taking up the word, said to
+him, Though all should be offended at thee, yet will I never be
+offended. (34)Jesus saith to him, I tell thee of a certainty, that this
+night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. (35)Peter said
+to him, Though I should die with thee, never will I deny thee. In like
+manner also said all the disciples. (36)Then cometh Jesus with them to
+a place called Gethsemane, and saith to his disciples, Sit ye here,
+while I go and pray yonder. (37)And taking Peter and the two sons of
+Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be overwhelmed with
+dejection. (38)Then saith he to them. My soul is exceeding sorrowful
+even to death: abide here, and watch with me. (39)And going a little
+farther, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be
+possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but
+as thou wilt. (40)And he cometh to the disciples, and findeth them
+sleeping, and he saith to Peter, Is it so, that ye have not strength to
+watch with me one hour? (41)Watch and pray, that ye enter not into
+temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak. (42)Again
+the second time he went away, and prayed, saying, O my Father, If it be
+not possible, that this cup pass from me, but that I should drink it,
+thy will be done. (43)And coming, he found them asleep again, for their
+eyes were weighed down. (44)And leaving them, he went away again, and
+prayed the third time, repeating the same sentence. (45)Then cometh he
+to his disciples, and saith unto them, Do ye still sleep on, and repose
+yourselves? lo! the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed
+into the hands of sinners. (46)Arise, let us go: lo! he that betrayeth
+me approaches.
+
+(47)And while he was yet speaking, behold, Judas one of the twelve
+came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the
+chief priests and elders of the people. (48)Now he that betrayed him
+had given them a signal, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he:
+seize him. (49)And immediately approaching to Jesus, he said, Hail,
+master; and kissed him. (50)Then spake Jesus to him, Friend, for what
+purpose art thou here? Then approaching they laid hands on Jesus, and
+seized him.
+
+(51)And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretching out his
+hand, drew his sword, and striking at a servant of the high-priest, cut
+off his ear. (52)Then saith Jesus unto him, Return thy sword into its
+sheath: for all who take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
+(53)Thinkest thou, that I cannot now entreat my Father, and he will
+give me more than twelve legions of angels? (54)But how then would the
+scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
+
+(55)In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as
+against a robber, with swords and staves to apprehend me? I sat daily
+with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid not hold upon me. (56)But
+all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets should be
+fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
+
+(57)Then they who had apprehended Jesus, brought him to Caiaphas the
+high-priest, where the scribes and elders were assembled. (58)But Peter
+followed him at a great distance unto the palace of the high-priest,
+and entering in, sat down with the servants, to see the issue. (59)Now
+the chief priests and elders and the whole sanhedrim, sought false
+witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death; (60)and found
+none: and though many false witnesses came, they found it not
+_sufficient_. But at the last two false witnesses stepping forth,
+(61)said, This fellow said, I am able to pull down the temple of God,
+and to build it up in three days. (62)And the high-priest rising up,
+said to him, Answerest thou nothing? what do these men witness against
+thee? (63)But Jesus was silent. And the high-priest addressing him,
+said, I adjure thee, by the living God, that thou tell us, if thou art
+the Messiah, the Son of God. (64)Jesus saith to him, Thou hast spoken
+_the fact_. Moreover I tell you, hereafter ye shall see the Son of man
+sitting at the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
+(65)Then the high-priest rent his garments, saying, he hath blasphemed:
+what farther need have we of witnesses? lo! now ye have heard his
+blasphemy: (66)what think ye? They answered and said, He is deserving
+of death. (67)Then they spit in his face, and buffeted him about; and
+some slapt his face with their hands, (68)saying, Prophesy to us, you
+Messiah, who it is that struck thee!
+
+(69)Now Peter sat without in the hall: and there came to him a single
+maid-servant, saying, Thou also wert with Jesus of Galilee. (70)But he
+denied it before them all, asserting, I know not what thou art saying.
+(71)Then as he was going out at the gate, another maid-servant saw him,
+and saith to those who were there, This fellow also was with Jesus of
+Nazareth. (72)Then again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.
+(73)But after a little while they who stood by, came up and said to
+Peter, Assuredly thou also art one of them: for even thy speech maketh
+thee manifest. (74)Then began he to utter the bitterest curses, and to
+swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. (75)And Peter
+remembered the word of Jesus, who had said unto him, Before the cock
+shall crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And going out, he wept bitterly.
+
+CHAP. XXVII.
+
+NOW when the morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the
+people took counsel against Jesus how they might put him to death.
+(2)And having bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to
+Pontius Pilate the governor. (3)Then Judas who betrayed him, seeing
+that he was condemned, repenting, carried back the thirty silver pieces
+to the chief priests and the elders, (4)saying, I have sinned, in
+betraying innocent blood. But they said, What is that to us? see thou
+to that. (5)And throwing down the silver pieces in the temple, he
+departed; and going out, hanged himself. (6)Then the chief priests
+taking up the silver pieces, said, It is not lawful to put them to the
+treasure destined for sacred uses, because it is the price of blood.
+(7)So taking counsel, they bought with them a potter's field, as a
+burial-place for strangers. (8)Therefore is that field called, The
+field of blood unto this day. (9)Then was fulfilled what was spoken by
+Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty silver pieces,
+the price of him who had been estimated at that rate, whom they of the
+children of Israel did value: (10)and gave them for the potter's field,
+as the Lord had ordered me.
+
+(11)Then was Jesus placed before the governor, and the governor
+interrogated him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? Then Jesus
+replied to him, Thou sayest _true_. (12)And when he was accused of the
+chief priests and elders, he made no reply. (13)Then saith Pilate to
+him, Hearest thou not how many things they testify against thee?
+(14)And he made him no reply, no not to a single word: so that the
+governor marvelled exceedingly. (15)Now at the feast, the governor had
+been accustomed to release one prisoner to the people, whomsoever they
+chose. (16)And they had at that time a notorious prisoner, called
+Barabbas. (17)Being therefore gathered around him, Pilate said to them,
+Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus called
+Messiah? (18)For he knew that out of envy they had delivered him up.
+
+(19)Then, as he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent a message to
+him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous person; for I
+have suffered much to-day in a dream on his account. (20)But the chief
+priests and elders persuaded the populace that they should ask for
+Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. (21)The governor repeating the question,
+said to them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? They
+said Barabbas. (22)Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do with
+Jesus, who is called the Messiah? They all say to him, Let him be
+crucified. (23)The governor replied, But what evil hath he done? They
+cried out with greater vehemence, saying, Let him be crucified.
+(24)When Pilate saw that it was of no use to contend, but that rather a
+tumult was rising, he took water, and washed his hands before the
+people, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man: ye
+must answer for it. (25)Then all the people answering said, His blood
+be on us, and on our children.
+
+(26)Then he released unto them Barabbas: but having scourged Jesus, he
+delivered him up to be crucified. (27)Thereupon the soldiers of the
+governor taking Jesus away to the Praetorium, gathered around him the
+whole band: (28)and stripping him, put about him a scarlet cloak.
+(29)And platting a crown of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a
+cane in his right hand: and bowing the knee before him, mocked him,
+saying, Hail, king of the Jews! (30)And spitting upon him, they took
+the cane, and struck him upon his head. (31)And when they had insulted
+him, they took off from him the cloak, and put his own garments on him,
+and led him away to crucify him. (32)And as they were going out, they
+found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; him they compelled to carry his
+cross.
+
+(33)And when they were come to a place called Golgotha (which is called
+the place of a skull), (34)they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with
+gall: and having tasted it, he refused to drink. (35)Then having
+crucified him, they parted his garments, casting the lot: that it might
+be fulfilled, what was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments
+among them, and for my vesture they threw the lot. (36)And sitting
+down, they guarded him there. (37)And they placed over his head his
+accusation in writing, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. (38)Then
+were crucified with him two robbers, one on his right hand, and the
+other on his left.
+
+(39)And they who were passing by reviled him, shaking their heads,
+(40)and saying, Thou that canst pull down the temple, and build it in
+three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, descend from the
+cross. (41)And with similar language also did the chief priests,
+insulting him, with the scribes and elders, and Pharisees, (42)say, He
+saved others, himself he is unable to save. If he be the King of
+Israel, let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe him.
+(43)He trusted in God; let him now deliver him, if he will have him:
+for he said, I am the Son of God. (44)And in the same manner also, did
+the robbers who were crucified with him, revile him.
+
+(45)Now from the fifth hour darkness fell upon all the land, unto the
+ninth hour. (46)But about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with an
+exceeding loud cry, saying, Eli! Eli! lama, sabacthani? that is, My
+God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me? (47)Then some of those who
+stood there, hearing him, said, This man is calling out for Elias.
+(48)And immediately one of them, running, and taking a sponge, and
+filling it with vinegar, and fastening it to a pole, put it to him to
+drink. (49)The others said, Let him alone, let us see whether Elias
+will come to save him.
+
+(50)Then Jesus crying again with a loud voice gave up the ghost.
+(51)And, lo! the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the upper
+part to the bottom; and the earth was shaken; and the rocks were rent;
+(52)and the sepulchres were opened; and many bodies of saints, who
+slept, arose; (53)and coming out of the sepulchres after his
+resurrection, entered into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
+
+(54)Then the centurion, and they who were with him, guarding Jesus,
+when they saw the earthquake, and the things which were done, were
+exceedingly terrified, saying, Assuredly this was the Son of God.
+
+(55)Now there were many women on the spot, looking on at a distance,
+who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: (56)among
+whom was Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the
+mother of Zebedee's children.
+
+(57)But when the evening was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea,
+whose name was Joseph, who himself also was a disciple of Jesus: (58)he
+going in to Pilate, begged for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered
+the body to be given him. (59)And Joseph receiving the body, wrapped it
+in clean linen; (60)and laid it in his own new sepulchre, which he had
+hewn out in a rock: and rolling a vast stone against the door of the
+sepulchre, departed. (61)And Mary Magdalen, and the other Mary, were
+there sitting opposite the sepulchre.
+
+(62)Now on the morrow, which is the day after the preparation, the
+chief priests and Pharisees came in a body to Pilate, (63)saying, Sir,
+we have reflected, that this deceiver, when yet alive, said, After
+three days I will rise again. (64)Command therefore that the sepulchre
+be made perfectly secure until the third day, lest his disciples coming
+by night, steal him, and say to the people, He is risen from the dead,
+so the last delusion would be worse than the first. (65)Then said
+Pilate unto them, Ye have a guard, go and make it as secure as ye think
+fit. (66)So they went and made the sepulchre secure, putting a seal
+upon the stone, after placing the guard.
+
+CHAP. XXVIII.
+
+NOW after the eve of the sabbath, as the light was dawning, towards the
+first day of the week, Mary Magdalen had come, and the other Mary, to
+view the sepulchre. (2)And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an
+angel of the Lord descending from heaven, came and rolled back the
+stone from the door, and sat upon it. (3)His aspect was as lightning,
+and his raiment white as snow. (4)And for fear of him the guards shook,
+and became as dead men. (5)Then the angel addressing them, said to the
+women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus who was
+crucified. (6)He is not here: he is risen, as he said. Come hither,
+behold the place where the Lord lay. (7)And go quickly, tell his
+disciples that he is risen from the dead: and, lo! he goeth before you
+into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. (8)And they
+went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear, and great joy; and ran
+to carry the tidings to his disciples. (9)And as they were going to
+tell the disciples, then behold Jesus met them saying, Hail! And they
+came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. (10)Then saith Jesus
+to them, Be not affrighted: go, tell my disciples that they go into
+Galilee, there shall they see me.
+
+(11)And as they were going, some of the guards who were come into the
+city, had told the chief priests all things which had happened. (12)And
+being assembled with the elders, and having held a council, they gave a
+large sum of money to the soldiers, (13)saying, Report, that his
+disciples coming by night stole him away, while you were asleep.
+(14)And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and
+preserve you harmless. (15)So they took the money, and did as they were
+instructed. And this account is circulated among the Jews to this day.
+
+(16)Then the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain, where
+Jesus had ordered them. (17)And when they saw him, they worshipped him.
+Still some doubted. (18)Then Jesus approaching, spake to them, saying,
+All power is given me in heaven and upon earth. (19)Go therefore, make
+disciples among all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father,
+and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (20)teaching them to observe all
+things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo! I am with you at all
+times even to the end of the world. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; (2)as it
+is written in the prophets[11]; "Behold, I send my messenger before thy
+face, he shall prepare thy way before thee. (3)The voice of one crying
+in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths strait."
+(4)John was baptising in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of
+repentance for the remission of sins. (5)And all the country of Judea
+went out to him, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptised by him in
+the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
+
+(6)Now John was clothed with a camel's hair garment, and a girdle of
+leather about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
+(7)And he preached, saying, One mightier than I is coming after me, the
+string of whose shoes I am not worthy, stooping down, to unloose. (8)I
+indeed baptise you with water; but he shall baptise you with the Holy
+Ghost.
+
+(9)And it came to pass in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth in
+Galilee, and was baptised of John in Jordan. (10)And immediately on
+going up from the water, he saw the heavens divided by a chasm, and the
+Spirit as a dove descending upon him: (11)and a voice came from heaven,
+Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. (12)And immediately
+the Spirit impelled him to go into the wilderness. (13)And he was in
+the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and was with the wild
+beasts; and the angels ministred unto him.
+
+(14)But after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching
+the gospel of the kingdom of God: (15)and saying, The time is
+fulfilled, and the kingdom of God draweth nigh: repent, and believe the
+gospel.
+
+(16)And as he walked near the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew
+his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
+(17)And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will appoint you to be
+fishers of men: (18)and immediately leaving their nets, they followed
+him. (19)And going from thence a little farther, he saw James the son
+of Zebedee, and John his brother, and others in the vessel mending the
+nets. (20)And immediately he called them: and leaving their father
+Zebedee in the vessel with the hirelings, they went after him.
+
+(21)And they entered into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath
+going into the synagogue, he taught. (22)And they were struck with
+astonishment at his doctrine; for he taught them as one having
+authority, and not as the scribes. (23)And there was in their synagogue
+a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, (24)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.
+(25)And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Be silent, and come out of him.
+(26)And the unclean spirit threw him into convulsions, and crying with
+a loud voice, came out of him. (27)And they were all in astonishment,
+so that they questioned one another, saying, What is this? what is this
+new doctrine? that with authority he commands even the unclean spirits,
+and they obey him? (28)And there went out a report of him immediately
+into all the region of Galilee round about.
+
+(29)Then straitway going out of the synagogue, they came into the house
+of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. (30)But Simon's wife's mother
+lay in a fever, and immediately they informed him of her. (31)And he
+came and raised her up, and the fever left her immediately, and she
+waited upon them.
+
+(32)But when the evening was come, after the sun was set, they brought
+unto him all that had illnesses, and the demoniacs. (33)And the whole
+city was gathered together about the door; (34)and he healed many who
+were grievously afflicted with a variety of diseases; and he cast out
+many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak for they knew him.
+
+(35)And very early (the night being far advanced towards morning)
+rising up, he went forth, and retired into a desert place, and there
+prayed. (36)And Simon, and those who were with him, eagerly pursued
+him; (37)and when they had found him, they say unto him, All men are
+inquiring after thee. (38)And he said unto them, Let us go into the
+neighbouring towns, that I may preach there also; for unto this purpose
+came I forth. (39)And he was preaching in their synagogues, through all
+Galilee, and casting out devils.
+
+(40)And there came to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to
+him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
+(41)Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretching out his hand, touched
+him, and said to him, I will; be thou cleansed. (42)And as he spake,
+the leprosy instantly departed from him, and he was cleansed. (43)And
+giving him a strict charge, he immediately sent him away; (44)and said
+to him, Take care, that thou speak not a word to any man: but go, shew
+thyself to the priest, and offer for thy purification, what Moses
+commanded, for a testimony unto them. (45)But he going out, began to
+proclaim it much, and to publish abroad an account of it, so that he
+could no more openly come into the city; but was without in desert
+places; and they came to him from all parts of the country.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+AND again he entered into Capernaum after some days: and it was heard,
+that he was in the house; (2)and immediately many collected round him,
+so that there was no room, not even at the door; and he spake the word
+to them. (3)And they come to him, carrying a paralytic, borne of four:
+(4)and not being able to come nigh him because of the crowd, they
+stripped off the roofing of the house where he was; and having broken a
+way through, they let down with ropes the couch, on which the paralytic
+lay. (5)Then Jesus beholding their faith, saith to the paralytic, Son,
+thy sins are forgiven thee. (6)Now there were certain of the scribes
+sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, (7)Why doth this man thus
+speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but the one God? (8)And
+instantly Jesus knowing by his spirit, that they reasoned thus among
+each other, said to them, Why reason ye about these things in your
+hearts? (9)Which is the easier thing, to say to a paralytic, Thy sins
+are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and take up thy couch, and walk
+away? (10)But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority upon
+earth to forgive sins, he saith to the paralytic, (11)I say unto thee,
+Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thy house. (12)And he arose
+instantly, and taking up his couch, went out before them all; so that
+they were all astonished, and glorified God, saying, We never before
+saw any thing like this.
+
+(13)And he went forth again to the sea side; and all the people came
+unto him; and he taught them. (14)And passing by, he saw Levi the son
+of Alpheus sitting at the custom-house, and he saith to him, Follow me.
+And he arose and followed him (15)And it came to pass, as he sat at
+table in his house, many publicans also, and sinners, sat down with
+Jesus and his disciples; for they were numerous, and they followed him.
+(16)And the scribes and the Pharisees seeing him eat with publicans and
+sinners, said to his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh
+with publicans and sinners? (17)And when Jesus heard it, he said unto
+them, They who are in strong health have no need of a physician, but
+they who have illness: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to
+repentance.
+
+(18)And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees kept fasts; and they
+came and said to him, Wherefore do the disciples of John, and of the
+Pharisees, fast? but thy disciples keep no fast. (19)And Jesus said to
+them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom
+is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they
+cannot fast. (20)But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be
+taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. (21)And
+no man seweth on a patch of cloth undressed upon an old garment: but if
+otherwise, the new piece supplied taketh away from the old, and the
+rent is made worse. (22)And no man putteth new wine into old bottles;
+but if otherwise, the new wine will burst the bottles, and the wine
+will be spilt, and the bottles destroyed: but new wine must be put into
+new bottles.
+
+(23)And he was walking through the cornfields on the sabbath; and his
+disciples as they went on the road plucked the ears of corn. (24)And
+the Pharisees said to him, See, why are they doing on the sabbath, what
+is not lawful? (25)And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David
+did, when he was under necessity, and was hungry, himself and they who
+were with him? (26)How he entered into the house of God to Abiathar the
+high-priest; and did eat the shewbread, which it was not lawful for any
+to eat except the priests, and he gave also to those who were with him?
+(27)And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, not man for
+the sabbath. (28)Wherefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+AND he entered again into the synagogue; and a man was there who had a
+withered hand. (2)And they watched him if he would cure him on the
+sabbath; that they might accuse him. (3)And he saith to the man who had
+the withered hand, Rise up in the midst. (4)And he saith to them, Is it
+lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do evil, to preserve life,
+or to kill? but they were silent. (5)Then looking round about on them
+with indignation, exceedingly grieved for the hardness of their hearts,
+he saith to the man, Stretch out thine hand; and he stretched it out:
+and his hand was restored sound as the other. (6)And the Pharisees
+instantly going out, held a council with the Herodians against him, how
+they might destroy him.
+
+(7)And Jesus retired with his disciples to the sea side; and a great
+multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea, (8)and from
+Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from the farther side of Jordan; and
+they around Tyre and Sidon, a vast multitude, when they heard what
+wonders he did, came unto him. (9)And he spoke to his disciples that a
+little boat should be ready for him, because of the crowd, lest they
+should press upon him: (10)for he healed many; insomuch, that they
+thronged in upon him, that they might touch him, as many as had
+afflictive diseases. (11)And the unclean spirits, when they beheld him,
+fell down before him, and cried out saying, Thou art the Son of God.
+(12)And he repeatedly charged them, that they should not make him
+known.
+
+(13)And he went up into a mountain, and called to him those whom he
+chose; and they came to him. (14)And he appointed twelve to be with
+him, and to send them out to preach: (15)and to have authority to cure
+diseases, and to cast out devils: (16)and Simon he surnamed Peter;
+(17)and James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and
+surnamed them Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder: (18)and Andrew and
+Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of
+Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite, (19)and Judas Iscariot,
+who also betrayed him: and they came into an house.
+
+(20)And the multitude came together again, so that they were not able
+even to eat bread. (21)And when his relations heard it, they went out
+to restrain him, for they said, He is transported beyond all bounds.
+
+(22)And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem, said, He hath
+Beelzebub, and by this prince of the devils doth he cast out devils.
+(23)So calling them to him, he spake to them in parables, How can Satan
+cast out Satan? (24)Even if a kingdom be divided against itself, that
+kingdom cannot stand: (25)and if a family be divided against itself,
+that family cannot be established. (26)So if Satan rise up against
+himself, and is divided, he cannot subsist, but cometh to an end.
+(27)No man entering into his house, can plunder a strong man's goods,
+unless he first bind the strong man, then indeed he spoileth his house.
+(28)Verily I say unto you, That all sins shall be forgiven to the sons
+of men, and the blasphemies, whatsoever they may blaspheme: (29)but
+whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, hath no forgiveness
+to eternity, but is adjudged to everlasting damnation. (30)Because they
+said, he hath an unclean spirit.
+
+(31)Then came his brethren and his mother, and standing without sent
+unto him, calling aloud for him. (32)And the multitude sat around him,
+and they said to him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without are
+asking for thee. (33)And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother or
+my brethren? (34)And looking about on those who were sitting in a
+circle round him, he saith, Behold my mother and my brethren! (35)For
+whosoever shall do the will of God, that person is my brother, and my
+sister, and mother.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+AND again he began to teach by the sea side: and a vast multitude was
+assembled about him, so that he went into a vessel to sit down on the
+sea, and all the multitude was on the land close by the sea. (2)And he
+taught them in parables many things, and said unto them in the course
+of his teaching, (3)Hear me! Behold, a sower went out to sow; (4)and it
+came to pass as he sowed, some fell by the road side, and the birds of
+the air came and ate it up. (5)And some fell on a rocky soil, where it
+had not much mold, and immediately it sprung up, because it had no
+depth of earth: (6)and when the sun arose it was scorched up; and
+because it had not root, it withered away. (7)And some fell among
+thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it, and it produced
+no fruit. (8)And some fell on good ground, and produced fruit, growing
+up, and increasing, and yielded one part thirty fold, and another
+sixty, and another an hundred. (9)And he said unto them, He that hath
+ears to hear, let him hear. (10)But when they were alone, those who
+were about him with the twelve, asked him the meaning of the parable.
+(11)And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the
+kingdom of God; but to those who are without, all things are in
+parables: (12)That seeing they may see, yet not perceive; and hearing
+may hear, yet not understand; lest at any time they should be
+converted, and their sins be forgiven them. (13)And he saith to them,
+Know ye not this parable? and how will ye know all parables? (14)The
+sower soweth the word. (15)Now these are they by the road side; where
+the word is sown; and when they have heard, immediately Satan cometh,
+and taketh away the word sown on their hearts: (16)and these in like
+manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil; who when they have
+heard the word, instantly with joy receive it; (17)and have no root in
+themselves, but are temporary _professors_: afterwards, when
+tribulation cometh or persecution for the word's sake, immediately they
+are offended. (18)And those are the sown among the thorns; such as are
+hearers of the word; (19)but the anxious cares of this world, and the
+seducing nature of wealth, and inordinate desires after other things
+entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. (20)And these
+are they who are sown on the good ground, such as hear the word, and
+receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirty fold, and some sixty,
+and some an hundred.
+
+(21)And he said unto them, Is a lamp brought out to be put under a
+bushel, or under a bed, and not to be placed on a stand? (22)For there
+is nothing hid, but that it should be brought to light, nor is any
+thing concealed, but that it should come into open day. (23)If any man
+hath ears to hear, let him hear. (24)And he said unto them, Take heed
+what ye hear: with the measure ye mete, shall it be measured back to
+you; and something over shall be given to you that hear. (25)For to him
+that hath, there shall more be given to him; but he that hath not, even
+that which he hath shall be taken away from him.
+
+(26)And he said, The kingdom of heaven is of that kind, as if a man
+should cast seed into his field; (27)and sleep and rise, night and day,
+and the sown corn should sprout, and grow into length, he knoweth not
+how: (28)for the earth, naturally prolific, beareth fruit; first the
+blade, then the ear, then the full corn in the ear. (29)But when the
+grain is ready, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because harvest
+is come.
+
+(30)And he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God, and under
+what parabolic figure shall I represent it? (31)It is like a grain of
+mustard, which when it is sown in the earth, is among the least of all
+the seeds which are upon the earth: (32)but when it is sown, it groweth
+up and becomes greater than all herbaceous plants, and produceth vast
+branches; so that the birds of the air may roost under the shadow of
+it. (33)And with many such like parables spake he to them the word.
+(34)And without a parable spake he not unto them; but in private he
+explained them all to his disciples.
+
+(35)And the same day he saith unto them, as the evening shut in, Let us
+pass over to the other side. (36)And sending the multitude away, they
+took him just as he was in the vessel; and there were also some other
+little vessels with him. (37)And a great hurricane arose, and the waves
+broke into the vessel, so that it was now full of water: (38)and he was
+in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awoke him, and say unto
+him, Master, is it no concern to thee that we are perishing? (39)And
+rising, he with authority charged the wind, and said to the sea,
+Silence! be still! And the wind subsided, and there was a great calm.
+(40)And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? How is it that ye have
+not confidence? (41)And they were filled with the most reverential awe,
+and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind
+and the sea obey him?
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+AND they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the
+Gadarenes. (2)And as he was going out of the vessel, immediately there
+met him a man with an unclean spirit, (3)coming out of the tombs; who
+had his abode among the tombs; and no man could secure him, not even
+with chains; (4)for he had been often bound with fetters and chains,
+and the chains were burst asunder by him, and the fetters broken in
+pieces, and no man was able to master him: (5)and continually night and
+day he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, screaming, and cutting
+himself with stones. (6)But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and
+worshipped him, (7)and crying with a loud voice, said, What have I to
+do with thee, Jesus thou Son of God most high? I adjure thee by God,
+that thou dost not send me to torment. (8)(For he had said unto him,
+Come out, unclean spirit, from the man.) (9)And he interrogated him,
+What is thy name? and he replied, saying, Legion is my name; for we are
+many. (10)And he entreated him much that he would not send them out of
+the country. (11)And a great herd of swine was there feeding on the
+mountain: (12)and all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the
+swine, that we may enter into them. (13)And immediately Jesus permitted
+them. And the unclean spirits going forth, entered into the swine; and
+the herd rushed violently down a precipice into the sea (they were
+about two thousand), and were suffocated in the sea. (14)Then the
+swineherds fled, and carried the tidings into the city and into the
+country. And they went out to see what was done. (15)And they came to
+Jesus, and saw the demoniac that had the legion, seated and clothed,
+and in his sound mind: and they were afraid. (16)And they who saw the
+transaction, told them how it had been with the demoniac, and
+concerning the swine. (17)And they began to entreat him to depart out
+of their coasts.
+
+(18)And when he embarked on board the vessel, the demoniac besought
+him, that he might go with him. (19)But Jesus did not permit him, but
+said to him, Go to thine house, and to thy friends, and tell them how
+great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on
+thee. (20)And he went out, and began to publish in Decapolis, what
+great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled.
+
+(21)And when Jesus had passed over again in the vessel to the other
+side, a vast multitude came together unto him; and he was by the sea
+side. (22)And, behold, there cometh to him one of the rulers of the
+synagogue, named Jairus; and seeing him, fell at his feet, (23)and
+entreated him importunately, saying, My little daughter is at the last
+gasp; wilt thou come, and lay thy hands upon her, that she may recover,
+and she shall live. (24)And he went with him: and there followed him a
+great crowd, and they thronged him. (25)And a certain woman, having a
+flux of blood twelve years, (26)and had suffered much from many
+physicians; and had expended all she had, and was nothing better, but
+rather growing worse and worse; (27)when she heard of Jesus, came in
+the crowd behind him, and touched his garment: (28)for she said, If I
+but touch his clothes, I shall recover. (29)And instantly the fountain
+of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was cured
+of her afflictive disease. (30)And Jesus immediately perceiving in
+himself that miraculous power had gone forth from him, turning about in
+the crowd, said, Who touched my garments? (31)And his disciples said to
+him, Thou seest the crowd thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched
+me? (32)And he looked round to see her who had done this. (33)Then the
+woman, fearful and trembling, knowing what had been done in her, came
+and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. (34)And he said
+unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace, and be
+whole from thy distressing disease.
+
+(35)And while he was yet speaking, they came from the ruler of the
+synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; why dost thou trouble
+the master any further? (36)But Jesus, instantly hearing the account
+given, said to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.
+(37)And he permitted no person to follow him, but Peter, and James, and
+John a brother of James. (38)And he cometh to the house of the ruler of
+the synagogue, and seeth the confusion, as they were greatly lamenting
+and making loud moanings. (39)And entering in he saith, Why make ye
+this uproar, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. (40)And
+they derided him; but he thrusting them all out, took the father and
+the mother of the maiden, and those who were with him, and went in
+where the damsel was laid out. (41)And taking the hand of the damsel,
+he saith unto her, Talitha cumi! which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I
+say unto thee, arise! (42)And immediately the damsel arose and walked
+about, for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with vast
+astonishment. (43)And he very strongly charged them that no person
+should know it; and ordered something to be given her to eat.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+AND he went out thence, and came into his native country; and his
+disciples followed him. (2)And when the sabbath came, he began to teach
+in the synagogue: and many when they heard him were amazed, saying,
+Whence hath this man these things? and what is the wisdom given to him,
+that even such miracles are done by his hands? (3)Is not this the
+carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, and Judah
+and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended
+at him. (4)Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without honour,
+save in his native place, and among his relations, and in his own
+family. (5)And he could not do there any miracle, except that laying
+his hands on a few sick persons he cured them. (6)And he marvelled at
+their infidelity.
+
+And he went about the villages around, teaching. (7)And called the
+twelve, and began to send them two and two, and gave them authority
+over unclean spirits. (8)And he commanded them, that they should take
+nothing for the journey, except a staff only; neither scrip, nor bread,
+nor even brass money in their purse: (9)wearing sandals, and not to be
+clothed with two coats. (10)And he said unto them, Wheresoever ye enter
+into a family, there abide until ye depart thence. (11)And as many as
+shall not receive you, neither hearken to you, when ye go from thence,
+shake off the dust from beneath your feet, for a testimony against
+them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and
+Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city. (12)And going
+forth, they preached, that men should repent. (13)And they cast out
+many devils, and anointed with oil many sick persons, and cured them.
+
+(14)And king Herod heard it (for his name was celebrated), and he said,
+This is John the Baptist, he is risen from the dead, and therefore
+miracles are wrought by him. (15)Others said, That it is Elias; and
+others said, He is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. (16)But when
+Herod heard it, he said, This is John whom I beheaded; he is risen from
+the dead. (17)For Herod himself had sent and seized upon John, and
+bound him in prison, for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife;
+because he had married her. (18)For John said to Herod, It is not
+lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. (19)Therefore Herodias bore
+him a rooted resentment, and would have slain him; yet could not:
+(20)for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man;
+and paid great attention to him and when he heard him, did many things,
+and heard him with delight. (21)And a favourable day being come for her
+purpose, when Herod on his birth-day made a supper for his nobles, and
+military commanders, and the principal personages of Galilee; (22)and
+the daughter of this Herodias coming in, and dancing, and delighting
+Herod, and his company, the king said to the damsel, Ask me whatsoever
+thou wilt, and I will give it thee. (23)And he swore unto her, That
+whatsoever thou shalt ask, I will give thee, even to the half of my
+kingdom. (24)Then she went out and said to her mother, What shall I
+ask? and she said, The head of John the Baptist. (25)And she came in
+immediately with eagerness to the king, and asked, saying, I desire
+that thou wilt give me on the spot, in a charger, the head of John the
+Baptist. (26)And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet on account of his
+oath, and those who sat with him, he would not refuse her. (27)And the
+king immediately sending a centinel, commanded his head to be brought
+thither: and he went, and beheaded him in the prison, (28)and brought
+his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave
+it to her mother. (29)And when his disciples heard it, they came and
+took up his corpse, and laid it in a sepulchre.
+
+(30)And the disciples came together unto Jesus, and told him all
+things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. (31)And he
+said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and
+repose a little while: for there were multitudes coming and going, so
+that they had not even time to eat. (32)And they went into a desert
+place in a vessel privately. (33)And the multitudes observed them going
+off, and many knew him, and ran thither on foot out of all the cities,
+and got before them, and came together unto him. (34)And Jesus, when he
+landed, saw a vast multitude, and was moved with compassion towards
+them, for they were as sheep having no shepherd: and he began to teach
+them many things. (35)And when great part of the day was already gone,
+his disciples coming to him said, This is a desert place, and much of
+the day is already gone: (36)send them away, that they may go into the
+country places and villages around, and buy themselves bread; for they
+have nothing to eat. (37)But he answering said unto them, Give ye them
+to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy the value of two
+hundred denarii, in loaves, and give them to eat? (38)But he said to
+them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they
+said, Five, and two fishes. (39)And he commanded them to seat them all
+by companies on the green grass: (40)and they lay along row against
+row, a hundred deep, and fifty wide. (41)And taking the five loaves and
+the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the
+loaves, and gave them to the disciples, that they should set them
+before them, and the two fishes he divided among them all. (42)And they
+did all eat, and were filled: (43)and they took up twelve baskets full
+of the fragments, and of the fishes. (44)And they who did eat of the
+loaves, were about five thousand men.
+
+(45)And immediately he compelled his disciples to go on board the
+vessel, and to go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he
+sent the multitude away. (46)And having bid them farewell, he went into
+a mountain to pray. (47)And when the evening was come, the vessel was
+in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land. (48)And he saw
+them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them:
+and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon
+the sea, and seemed intending to pass by them. (49)But when they saw
+him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and
+screamed out: (50)for they all saw him, and were greatly agitated: and
+straitway he spoke to them, and said, Take courage, it is I, be not
+terrified. (51)And he went up to them into the vessel, and the wind
+ceased and they were beyond all imagination amazed in themselves, and
+lost in wonder. (52)For they reflected not upon the loaves, for their
+heart was hardened.
+
+(53)And when they had passed over, they came to the land of
+Gennesareth, and went on shore. (54)And when they came out of the
+vessel, immediately perceiving him, (55)running through all parts of
+that country, they began to carry about on couches those who were
+afflicted with diseases, wherever they heard that he was. (56)And
+wherever they entered into villages or cities, or country places, they
+laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch,
+if but the fringe on his garment; and as many as touched it, were
+cured.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+AND the Pharisees, and some of the scribes, who came from Jerusalem,
+collected together around him. (2)And seeing some of his disciples
+eating bread with hands unclean, that is, unwashed, they found fault.
+(3)For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands to
+the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. (4)And coming
+from the market, unless they have washed, they never eat. And there are
+many other things which they have by tradition received to observe, as
+the washings of cups, and pots, and vessels of brass, and couches.
+(5)Then the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, Why do not thy
+disciples walk conformable to the tradition of the elders, but eat
+bread with unwashed hands? (6)Then he answering said to them, Well did
+Isaiah prophesy concerning you hypocrites, as it is written[12], "This
+people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
+(7)Now vainly do they worship me, while teaching doctrines the
+commandments of men." (8)For leaving the command of God, ye adhere to
+the tradition of men, the washings of pots and cups; and many other
+such like things ye practise. (9)And he said to them, Strangely do ye
+make void the command of God, that ye may observe your tradition.
+(10)For Moses said[13], "Honour thy father and thy mother:" and "he
+that curseth father or mother, let him assuredly be put to death[14]."
+(11)But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban
+(that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee
+from me; (12)then ye permit him no more to do any thing for his father,
+or his mother; (13)abrogating the word of God by the tradition, which
+ye have transmitted down; and many such like things ye do.
+
+(14)And he called to him all the multitude, and said unto them, hear me
+all of you, and understand. (15)There is nothing from without a man,
+that entering into him, can make him unclean: but the things which come
+out from him, these are the things which make a man unclean. (16)If any
+man hath ears to hear, let him hear. (17)And when he was come into the
+house from the multitude, his disciples asked him concerning the
+parable. (18)And he saith to them, Are ye also so defective of
+intelligence? Do you not consider, that every thing from without that
+entereth into a man, cannot make him unclean? (19)because it entereth
+not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out into the vault,
+carrying off all the impurities of the food. (20)But, said he, what
+cometh out of a man, that makes a man unclean. (21)For from within out
+of the heart of men proceed wicked reasonings, adulteries, whoredoms,
+murders, (22)thefts, inordinate cravings, mischievous actions, knavery,
+lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, folly: (23)all these wicked
+things come from within, and render a person unclean.
+
+(24)And rising, he departed thence into the confines of Tyre and Sidon;
+and entering into a house, desired that no man should know it: yet he
+could not be hid. (25)For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an
+unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet. (26)The woman was a Greek, a
+Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that the devil might be
+cast out of her daughter. (27)And Jesus said unto her, Let the children
+first be fed, for it is not proper to take the children's bread, and
+throw it to the dogs. (28)But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord,
+yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. (29)And he
+said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy
+daughter. (30)And going to her house, she found the devil gone out, and
+her daughter laid on a couch.
+
+(31)And again departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came to
+the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.
+(32)And they bring him a deaf man, who could scarcely articulate; and
+they entreat him to put his hand upon him. (33)And he took him aside
+out of the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and spitting, he
+touched his tongue; (34)and looking up to heaven, he heaved a deep
+sigh, and saith unto him, Ephphatha! that is, Be opened. (35)And
+instantly his ears were opened, and the tie of his tongue loosed, and
+he spake distinctly. (36)And he charged them that they should tell no
+man: but the more he charged, the more abundantly they published it
+abroad. (37)And they were astonished beyond all imagination, saying, He
+hath done all things admirably; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and
+the dumb to speak.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+IN those days the multitude being exceedingly great, and having nothing
+to eat, Jesus calling his disciples to him, said unto them, (2)I have
+compassion on the multitude, for they have stayed with me already three
+days, and have nothing to eat: (3)and if I send them away fasting to
+their houses, they will faint on the road; for many of them came from a
+great distance. (4)His disciples answered him, Whence can a man here in
+the desert satisfy these with bread? (5)And he asked them, How many
+loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. (6)And he commanded the multitude
+to recline in order on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, having
+given thanks he brake them, and gave to his disciples, that they should
+set before the people; and they distributed them to the multitude.
+(7)And they had a few small fishes; and blessing, he commanded to set
+these also before them. (8)And they did eat and were filled and they
+took up what remained of the fragments, seven baskets. (9)And the
+persons who had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
+(10)And immediately going into the vessel with his disciples, he came
+into the coasts of Dalmanutha.
+
+(11)Then the Pharisees came out, and began to question him, seeking of
+him a sign from heaven, tempting him. (12)And fetching a deep sigh from
+his very soul, he saith, Why seeketh this generation a sign? verily I
+tell you, no sign shall be given to this generation. (13)And leaving
+them, going again on board the vessel, he departed to the other side.
+
+(14)And they had forgotten to take bread, and had not with them in the
+vessel but a single loaf. (15)And he earnestly charged them, saying,
+Beware, take heed of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of
+Herod. (16)And they talked the matter over among themselves, saying,
+This is because we have no loaves of bread. (17)And Jesus knowing it
+said unto them, Why reason ye together, because ye have no loaves? Do
+ye not yet consider, nor understand? Have ye your heart yet hardened?
+(18)Having eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do
+ye not remember? (19)When I broke the five loaves among the five
+thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto
+him, Twelve. (20)And when the seven loaves among the four thousand, how
+many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They said, Seven. (21)And he
+said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?
+
+(22)And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring him a blind man, and
+entreat him that he would touch him. (23)And he took the blind man by
+the hand, and led him without the city; and spitting on his eyes, he
+laid his hands upon him, and asked him if he saw aught. (24)And looking
+up, he said, I see men walking, as trees. (25)Then again he put his
+hands upon his eyes, and made him look up again: and he was entirely
+restored, and saw all men distinctly. (26)And he sent him away unto his
+own house, saying, Neither enter thou into the city, nor speak to any
+in the city.
+
+(27)And Jesus and his disciples went out into the towns of Caesarea
+Philippi: and on the road he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who
+do men say that I am? (28)And they answered, John the Baptist: others
+say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. (29)And he said unto them,
+But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering, said unto him, Thou
+art the Messiah. (30)And he strictly enjoined them, that they should
+tell no man of this.
+
+(31)And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many
+things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes,
+and be slain, and after three days rise again. (32)And he spake this
+saying openly. And Peter taking him aside, began to remonstrate with
+him. (33)But he turned himself around, and seeing his disciples, he
+rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou dost not
+relish the things which are of God, but those that are of men.
+
+(34)Then calling to him the multitude, with his disciples, he said to
+them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up
+his cross, and follow me. (35)For whosoever would preserve his life
+shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the
+Gospel, he shall preserve it. (36)For what would it profit a man,
+though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss
+of his own soul? (37)Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
+(38)For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, before this
+adulterous and sinful generation; of him will the Son of man also be
+ashamed, when he shall come in the glory of his Father, with the holy
+angels.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AND he said unto them, I tell you of a certainty, that there are some
+standing here who shall not taste of death, until they see the kingdom
+of God come with power.
+
+(2)And six days after Jesus taketh with him Peter and James and John,
+only, and carrieth them up with him into an exceeding high mountain in
+great privacy; and was transfigured before them. (3)His garments became
+glistering, exceeding white, like snow; such as no fuller upon earth
+can whiten. (4)And there appeared to him Elias with Moses: and they
+were conversing with Jesus. (5)Then Peter addressing him, said unto
+him, Master, it is desirable for us to be here: and let us erect three
+tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. (6)For he
+knew not what he should say: for they were very much affrighted. (7)And
+there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of
+the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. (8)And instantly
+looking round, they saw no man any longer with them, but Jesus only.
+(9)And as they were coming down from the mountain, he strictly charged
+them, that they should tell no man what they had seen, till after the
+Son of man should have arisen from the dead. (10)And they caught at
+that word, considering among themselves what this rising from the dead
+could mean.
+
+(11)And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes, that Elias must
+come first? (12)Then he answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh
+first, and will reform all things; and how speaks the scripture of the
+Son of man? That he must suffer many things, and be treated with
+contempt. (13)But I say unto you, that Elias is come, and they have
+done to him whatsoever they chose, as it is written of him.
+
+(14)And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great crowd around
+them, and the scribes disputing with them. (15)And immediately all the
+multitude, when they beheld him, were struck with amazement, and coming
+to him, saluted him. (16)And he asked the scribes, What are ye
+disputing about among yourselves? (17)And one of the people addressing
+him, said, Master, I have brought my son to thee, who hath a dumb
+spirit; (18)and wherever he seizeth him, he throws him into strong
+convulsions: and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and pines
+away. And I spoke to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and
+they were unable. (19)Then addressing him, he said, O faithless
+generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with
+you? bring him to me. (20)And they brought him unto him. And seeing
+him, instantly the spirit threw him into convulsions; and falling to
+the ground, he rolled about, foaming at the mouth. (21)And he asked his
+father, For how long a time hath this been the case with him? And he
+replied, From his infancy. (22)And often it hath cast him into the
+fire, and into water, to destroy him: but if thou art able, have
+compassion upon us, and help us. (23)Then said Jesus unto him, This _is
+the point_: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that
+believeth. (24)And immediately the father of the child said with tears,
+I believe, Lord! help my unbelief! (25)Then Jesus, seeing that the
+multitude were running up to him, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to
+him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and
+enter into him no more. (26)And screaming, and convulsing him
+violently, it came out: and the child lay as if dead; insomuch that
+many said, He is dead. (27)But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him
+up; and he arose. (28)And when he was come into the house, the
+disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast it out? (29)And he
+said to them, this kind can be driven out by nothing but prayer and
+fasting.
+
+(30)And going from thence, they passed through Galilee: and he would
+not have any person know it. (31)For he taught his disciples, and said
+unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they
+shall kill him: and after being killed, the third day he shall rise
+again. (32)But they understood not the meaning of that declaration, and
+were afraid to ask him.
+
+(33)And he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he asked
+them, What was the subject of your dispute among yourselves on the
+road? (34)But they held their peace. For they had been disputing with
+each other on the road, which was the greatest. (35)And when he was
+seated, he called the twelve, and saith to them, If any man desires to
+be the first, let him be last of all, and servant of all. (36)And
+taking a little boy, he set him in the midst of them: and taking him in
+his arms, he said unto them, (37)Whosoever shall receive one of such
+little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me,
+receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me.
+
+(38)Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy
+name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him,
+because he did not follow us. (39)Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for
+there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be
+able presently after to speak evil of me. (40)For he that is not
+against us, is for us. (41)For whosoever shall give you even a cup of
+water to drink in my name, because ye belong to the Messiah, verily I
+say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. (42)And whosoever
+shall give occasion of offence to one of these little ones who believe
+in me, it were desirable for him rather that a milstone were hanged
+about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea. (43)And if thy hand
+cause thee to offend, cut it off: it were better for thee to enter into
+life maimed, than having both hands to go into hell, into the fire that
+never will be quenched: (44)where their worm dieth not, and the fire is
+not quenched. (45)And if thy foot cause thee to offend, cut it off: it
+is better for thee to enter into life halting, than having both feet to
+be cast into hell, into the fire which never can be quenched: (46)where
+the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. (47)And if thine eye
+cause thee to offend, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into
+the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into
+the fire of hell: (48)where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not
+quenched. (49)For every one shall be salted with fire, and every victim
+shall be sprinkled with salt. (50)Salt is good: but if the salt become
+insipid, with what will you season it? have salt in yourselves, and
+live in peace with each other.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+AND arising, he went from thence into the coasts of Judea, through the
+country on the other side of the Jordan; and again the multitudes came
+together unto him; and as his custom was, he again taught them. (2)And
+the Pharisees coming to him, put a question to him, Is it lawful for a
+husband to put away his wife? tempting him. (3)He answered and said
+unto them, What did Moses command you? (4)They said, Moses permitted to
+write a bill of divorce, and to put her away. (5)Then Jesus answering
+said unto them, For the hardness of your hearts he wrote you that
+ordinance. (6)But from the beginning of the creation, God made them
+male and female; (7)and said, For this cause shall a man forsake father
+and mother, and shall adhere to his wife; (8)and they two shall be one
+flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh. (9)What therefore
+God hath yoked together, let no man separate. (10)And in the house the
+disciples again asked him of this matter. (11)And he said unto them,
+Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth
+adultery against her: (12)and if a wife put away her husband, and
+marrieth another, she committeth adultery.
+
+(13)And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch
+them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them. (14)But when
+Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little
+children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom
+of heaven. (15)Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the
+kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it.
+(16)And he took them in his arms, and laying his hand upon them, gave
+them his benediction.
+
+(17)And as he went out to the road, a person ran to him, and kneeling
+down, asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit
+eternal life? (18)Then said Jesus unto him, Why callest thou me good?
+there is none good but one, even God. (19)Thou knowest the
+commandments, Do not commit adultery; Do not murder; Do not steal; Do
+not bear false witness; Honour thy father and mother. (20)Then he
+replying, said, Master, all these things have I observed from my youth.
+(21)Then Jesus looking upon him, loved him, and said to him, In one
+thing thou art defective: go, sell all that thou hast, and give to the
+poor; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up thy
+cross, and follow me. (22)And groaning over this speech, he went away
+sorrowful: for he had many estates. (23)And Jesus looking round, said
+to his disciples, How difficultly shall they who have riches enter into
+the kingdom of God! (24)Then his disciples were astonished at these
+words. But Jesus again addressing them, said unto them, Children, how
+difficult is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom
+of God! (25)It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a
+needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (26)And
+they were exceedingly amazed, saying among themselves, Who then can be
+saved? (27)And Jesus looking upon them, said, With men it is
+impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
+
+(28)And Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed
+thee. (29)Then Jesus in reply said, Verily I say unto you, there is no
+man who hath left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother,
+or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake and the Gospel's, (30)who
+shall not receive an hundred-fold more now, at this very time, houses,
+and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with
+persecution, and in the world to come life everlasting. (31)But many
+first, will be last; and the last, first.
+
+(32)And they were on the road going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was
+advancing before them: and they were astonished; and followed him full
+of fear. And again taking the twelve aside, he began to tell them what
+things were about to befall him: (33)For, lo! said he, we are going up
+to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests,
+and to the scribes; and they will condemn him to death, and will
+deliver him to the Gentiles: (34)and they will insult him, and scourge
+him, and spit upon him, and kill him: and the third day he shall rise
+again.
+
+(35)And James and John the sons of Zebedee came to him, saying, Master,
+we desire that thou shouldst do for us whatsoever we request. (36)He
+said unto them, What will ye that I should do for you? (37)They say
+unto him, Grant us to sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on
+thy left, in thy glory. (38)Then Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what
+ye ask: can ye drink of the cup which I drink? and be baptised with the
+baptism with which I am baptised? (39)And they said unto him, We are
+able. Then said Jesus unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup of
+which I drink; and be baptised with the baptism with which I am
+baptised: (40)but to sit on my right-hand, and on my left, is not mine
+to give; but to those for whom it is prepared. (41)And when the ten
+heard it, they began to be indignant against James and John. (42)But
+Jesus called them, and said to them, Ye know that they who appear to
+rule over the Gentiles, lord it over them; and their great men exercise
+dominion over them. (43)But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever
+will be great among you let him be your servant: (44)and whosoever will
+be first, let him be the servant of all. (45)For the Son of man came
+not to be waited upon, but to be a servant, and to give his life a
+ransom for many.
+
+(46)And they came to Jericho. And as he was going out of Jericho with
+his disciples, and a great multitude, Bartimeus, the blind, the son of
+Timeus, sat by the road-side begging: (47)and hearing that Jesus of
+Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, and say, O Son of David,
+Jesus, have mercy on me! (48)And many chid him, that he should be
+silent: but he cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on
+me! (49)And Jesus stood still, and ordered him to be called: and they
+call the blind man, saying to him, Cheer up, arise; he calleth thee.
+(50)Then casting off his cloak, he arose, and came to Jesus. (51)And
+Jesus addressing him, said, What dost thou wish that I should do for
+thee? And the blind man said to him, Rabboni, that I may receive my
+sight! (52)Then said Jesus unto him, Go thy way: thy faith hath saved
+thee. And immediately he received sight, and followed Jesus in the
+road.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+AND when he drew nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, to the
+mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, (2)and saith unto them,
+Go into the village opposite to you: and immediately as you enter it,
+you will find a foal tied, on which no man yet hath rode; loose him,
+and bring him hither. (3)And if any man say to you, Why do ye this?
+say, That the Lord hath need of it; and immediately he will send it
+hither. (4)And they went, and found the foal tied to a gate without,
+where two ways met; and they untie him. (5)Then some of those who stood
+by, said unto them, What are ye about, untying the colt? (6)Then they
+said unto them, as Jesus commanded them: and they permitted them to do
+it. (7)And they brought the colt to Jesus, and put on him their
+garments; and he rode upon it. (8)And multitudes spread their garments
+on the road: and others cut off boughs from the trees, and strewed them
+on the road. (9)And they who went before, and who followed after,
+cried, saying, Hosanna: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the
+Lord. (10)Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that is coming in
+the name of the Lord: hosanna in the highest. (11)And Jesus entered
+into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and looking round about upon all
+things, it being now even-tide, he departed to Bethany with the twelve.
+(12)And on the morrow, as they were coming out of Bethany, he was
+hungry: (13)and seeing a fig-tree at a distance, full of leaves, he
+went to it, expecting probably that he might find some fruit upon it:
+and when he came to it, he found none, only leaves: for it was not a
+_good_ season for figs. (14)And Jesus spake and said to it, Let no man
+eat fruit from thee henceforth for ever. And his disciples heard him.
+
+(15)And they came to Jerusalem and Jesus entered into the temple, and
+began to cast out those who sold and bought in the temple, and
+overturned the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of those who
+sold doves; (16)and would not suffer that any person should carry a
+vessel through the temple. (17)And he taught them, saying, Is it not
+written, that "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all
+nations?" but ye have made it a den of thieves. (18)And the scribes and
+chief priests heard him, and sought how they might destroy him: for
+they were afraid of him, because all the people were exceedingly struck
+with his teaching, (19)And when the evening came, he went away out of
+the city.
+
+(20)And in the morning, as they were passing by, they saw the fig-tree
+withered from the roots. (21)And Peter reminding him said, Rabbi,
+behold, the fig-tree which thou cursedst is withered away. (22)And
+Jesus answering said to them, Have faith in God. (23)For verily I say
+to you, That whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou lifted up,
+and be thou cast into the sea; and shall harbour no doubt in his heart,
+but believe that what he saith shall come to pass; whatsoever he may
+speak shall be done for him. (24)Therefore I say unto you, That all
+things whatever ye ask in prayer, believe that ye shall receive them,
+and they shall be given you. (25)And when ye stand praying, forgive, if
+ye have a matter against any man: that your Father also who is in
+heaven may forgive you your trespasses. (26)But if ye forgive not,
+neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
+
+(27)And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the
+temple, the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, come to
+him, (28)and say to him, By what authority doest thou these things? and
+who gave thee this authority, that thou shouldest do these things?
+(29)Then Jesus answering said unto them, I also will ask you one
+question; and answer me; and I will tell you by what authority I do
+these things. (30)The baptism of John, was it of heaven, or of men?
+answer me. (31)And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply,
+From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? (32)but if
+we say of men--they feared the people: for all men held John to be in
+truth a prophet. (33)And they answering said to Jesus, We do not know.
+And Jesus in reply said to them, Neither do I tell you by what
+authority I do these things.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+AND he began to speak to them in parables. A man planted a vineyard,
+and set a hedge around it, and digged a wine-press, and built a tower,
+and let it out to husbandmen, and went abroad. (2)And in the season he
+sent a servant to the husbandmen, that he might receive from the
+husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. (3)But they took him, and beat
+him, and sent him away empty. (4)And again he sent unto them another
+servant; and they cut the account short with him, by stoning him, and
+sent him away shamefully treated. (5)And again he sent another; and
+him, they slew; and many others, some of whom they beat, and others
+they killed. (6)Now he had yet one son, his beloved, and he sent him
+unto them last, saying, They will reverence my son. (7)But these
+husbandmen said to each other, This is the heir; come, let us kill him,
+and the inheritance will be our own. (8)And they took him, and killed
+him, and cast him out of the vineyard. (9)What then will the lord of
+the vineyard do? He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give
+his vineyard to others. (10)Have ye never read this scripture? "The
+stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the
+corner: (11)this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our
+eyes." (12)And they sought to seize him, and were afraid of the people:
+for they knew that he had spoken this parable against them: and leaving
+him, they departed.
+
+(13)And they sent unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the
+Herodians, that they might entrap him in discourse. (14)And they come
+and say to him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest not for
+any man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way
+of God in truth: Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar, or not?
+(15)shall we pay, or shall we not pay it? but he, perceiving their
+hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a denarius, that I
+may see it. (16)And they brought it. And he said unto them, Whose
+figure and inscription is this? they say unto him, Caesar's. (17)And
+Jesus addressing them, said, Render the things which are Caesar's, to
+Caesar; and what belongs to God, to God. And they marvelled at him.
+
+(18)And the Sadducees come to him, who say that there is no
+resurrection; and they put a question to him, saying, (19)Master, Moses
+left it in writing for us, that if a man's brother die, and leave a
+wife, and leave no children; that his brother should take his wife, and
+raise up seed for his brother. (20)Now there were seven brothers; and
+the first took a wife, and dying left no issue: (21)and the second took
+her, and died, and neither did he leave issue; and the third in like
+manner. (22)And the seven had her, and left no issue. Last of all died
+also the wife. (23)In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise,
+whose wife of them shall she be? for the seven had the very same wife.
+(24)And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, from
+not knowing the scriptures, and the power of God? (25)For when they
+rise from the dead, they will neither marry, nor be given in marriage;
+but they are as the angels which are in heaven. (26)But concerning the
+dead, that they do rise; have ye not read in the book of Moses, how God
+spake to him at the bush, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God
+of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? (27)He is not the God of the dead, but
+the God of the living. Ye are therefore vastly erroneous.
+
+(28)And one of the scribes coming, and hearing them questioning him,
+perceiving that he had answered them admirably, asked him, Which is the
+first commandment of all? (29)Then Jesus replied to him, The first of
+all the commandments is, Hear O Israel; the Lord thy God is one Lord:
+(30)and thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and with
+all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. This is
+the first commandment. (31)And the second, like it, is this; Thou shalt
+love thy neighbour as thyself: there is no greater commandment than
+these. (32)And the scribe said unto him, Admirably, Master! thou hast
+spoken the very truth: for there is one God; and there is no other
+besides him: (33)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 better than all burnt offerings, and
+sacrifices. (34)And Jesus perceiving that he had answered as a man of
+intelligence, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.
+And no man thenceforth presumed to question him.
+
+(35)And Jesus addressing them said, as he taught in the temple, How say
+the scribes that the Messiah is the Son of David? (36)for David himself
+saith by the Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou at my right
+hand, until I make thy enemies the foot-stool for thy feet. (37)David
+himself therefore calleth him Lord; and whence then is he his son? And
+a vast multitude heard him with delight.
+
+(38)And he spake to them in the course of his teaching, Beware of the
+scribes, who love to go about in trailing robes, and like salutations
+in the places of concourse, (39)and the principal seats in the
+synagogues, and the first couch at suppers: (40)who devour widows'
+houses, and in pretence make long prayers: such shall receive greater
+damnation.
+
+(41)And as Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, he saw a multitude
+casting money into the treasury: and many who were rich cast in many
+_pieces_. (42)And one poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which is a
+farthing. (43)And having called his disciples, he said unto them, I
+tell you truly, that this poor widow hath cast in more than all who
+have cast into the treasury: (44)for all they have cast in of their
+superfluities; but she from her indigence hath cast in all that she
+had, even her whole substance.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+AND as he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said unto
+him, Master, behold what vast stones, and what structures! (2)And Jesus
+answering said to him, Beholdest thou these magnificent structures?
+there shall not be left one stone upon another which shall not be
+thrown down. (3)And as he was sitting on the mount of Olives, opposite
+the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
+(4)Tell us, when shall these things be? and what is the sign when all
+these things shall come to pass? (5)Then Jesus answering them, began to
+say, Beware that no man deceive you: (6)for many will come in my name,
+saying, I am the Messiah; and shall deceive many. (7)But when ye hear
+of wars, and rumours of wars, be not troubled: for these things must
+be; but the end is not yet. (8)And nation shall rise up against nation,
+and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers
+places, and there shall be famines and commotions: these are the
+beginnings of sorrows. (9)But take ye heed to yourselves: for they
+shall deliver you up to their sanhedrims, and to the synagogues; ye
+shall be beaten with rods, and be set before kings and governors for my
+name's sake, for a testimony unto them. (10)And the Gospel must first
+be preached to all nations. (11)But when delivering you up, they shall
+bring you to the bar, be not previously anxious what ye shall say,
+neither premeditate: for it shall be given to you at that very hour,
+what ye shall speak: for it is not you, who are speaking, but the Holy
+Ghost. (12)And brother shall deliver up brother unto death, and the
+father the son: and children shall rise up against their parents, and
+cause them to be put to death. (13)And ye shall be hated of all men for
+my name's sake. But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be
+saved. (14)But when ye see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by
+the prophet Daniel, standing where it ought not (let him that readeth
+observe), then let those who are in Judea fly to the mountains: (15)and
+let not him who is on the roof go down into the house, nor enter into
+it, to carry away any thing out of the house: (16)and he that is in the
+field, let him not return back to take his garment. (17)But wo to those
+who are big with child, and who have infants at their breasts in those
+days! (18)And pray that your flight be not in winter. (19)For these
+days shall bring tribulation, such as the like hath never been from the
+beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, and never
+shall be more. (20)And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh
+would have been preserved: but for the sake of those elect, whom he
+hath elected, he hath shortened the days. (21)And then, if any man say
+to you, Lo, here is the Messiah! or, lo there! believe it not. (22)For
+many false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and shall propose
+signs and wonders to deceive, if it were possible, even the elect.
+(23)But be ye on your guard: lo! I have told you all things: (24)but in
+those days, after that distressing season, the sun shall be darkened,
+and the moon shall not emit her light; (25)and the stars of the heaven
+will be falling, and the powers that are in heaven will be shaken.
+(26)And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds of
+heaven with vast power and glory. (27)And then shall he send his
+angels, and shall gather to him his elect from the four winds, from the
+extremity of the earth to the utmost bound of heaven. (28)Now learn
+from the fig-tree, a parable; When her branch is now become tender, and
+putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh; (29)so also you,
+when ye see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at
+the doors. (30)Verily I say unto you, That this generation shall not
+pass away, until all these things are fulfilled. (31)Heaven and earth
+shall pass away; but my words shall never pass away.
+
+(32)But of that day and hour knoweth no man, nor the angels which are
+in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father. (33)Take ye heed, watch, and
+pray; for ye know not when the time is. (34)As a man going abroad, when
+he left his abode, and gave his servants authority, and to each his
+work, commanded also the porter to watch. (35)Watch ye therefore; for
+ye know not at what time the master of the house cometh, at evening, or
+midnight, or cock-crowing, or in the morning: (36)lest coming suddenly
+he find you asleep. (37)Now what I say to you, I say to all, Watch.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+NOW the passover and the feast of unleavened bread were but two days
+distant; and the chief priests, and the scribes, sought how they might
+seize him by craft, and kill him. (2)But they said, Not on the feast
+day, lest there be a commotion among the people. (3)And when he was at
+Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at table, a woman
+came, having an alabaster vase of ointment, of genuine spikenard, of
+vast value: and breaking the vase, she let it flow down upon his head.
+(4)And there were some who felt indignation within themselves, saying,
+Wherefore is this waste of the ointment made? (5)For it might have been
+sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor. And
+they bitterly murmured against her. (6)Then said Jesus, Let her alone;
+why give ye her uneasiness? she hath performed a laudable act towards
+me. (7)For the poor ye have always with you, and when ye will ye may do
+them good: but me ye have not always. (8)What was in her power she hath
+done; she has seized the opportunity to anoint my body beforehand for
+burial. (9)Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be
+preached through the whole world, there shall, what she hath done, be
+told for a memorial of her.
+
+(10)Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief
+priests, that he might betray him unto them. (11)When they heard it,
+they rejoiced, and promised to give him a sum in silver. And he watched
+how opportunely he might deliver him up.
+
+(12)And on the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the
+passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and
+prepare for thee to eat the passover? (13)And he sent two of his
+disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and a man will meet
+you carrying a pitcher of water, follow him. (14)And where he enters,
+say to the master of the family. That the teacher saith, Where is the
+dining-room, where I may eat the passover with my disciples? (15)And he
+will shew you a large upper room ready furnished: there make
+preparation for us. (16)And his disciples went out, and came into the
+city, and found as he had spoken to them; and they made ready the
+passover.
+
+(17)And when it was evening he came with the twelve. (18)And as they
+sat at table, and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I tell you, That one
+of you, who is eating with me, shall betray me. (19)And they began to
+be very sorry, and to say to him, one by one, Is it I? and another
+said, Is it I? (20)But he answering said to them, It is one of the
+twelve, who is dipping his hand with me into the dish. (21)The Son of
+man indeed goeth, as it is written of him; but wo to that man by whom
+the Son of man is betrayed! it had been desirable for that man if he
+had never been born.
+
+(22)And as they were eating, Jesus taking a loaf, when he had blessed,
+brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
+(23)And taking the cup, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them;
+and they all drank out of it. (24)And he said unto them, This is my
+blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. (25)Verily I say
+unto you, That I will henceforth no more drink of the produce of the
+vine, until that day when I shall drink it new in the kingdom of God.
+
+(26)And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of
+Olives. (27)And Jesus saith to them, All ye will be offended at me this
+night; for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep
+shall be dispersed:" (28)but after I am risen, I will go before you
+into Galilee. (29)Then said Peter unto him, Though all should be
+offended, yet will not I. (30)And Jesus saith to him, Verily I tell
+thee, That to-day, in the course of this very night, before the cock
+crow twice, thou shalt thrice deny me. (31)But he said with more
+vehement assertion, Though I should die with thee, yet would I in no
+wise deny thee. And they all spake also in the same manner.
+
+(32)And they come to a place called Gethsemane, and he saith to his
+disciples, Sit ye here whilst I shall pray. (33)And he taketh Peter,
+and James, and John, with him; and he began to be filled with horrible
+dread, and to be sunk under dejection of spirit: (34)and he saith to
+them, My soul is deeply afflicted even to death: abide here, and watch.
+(35)And he went a little farther forward, and fell on the earth, and
+prayed, that if it were possible the hour might pass from him. (36)And
+he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; remove this cup
+from me, nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt. (37)And he came
+and found them asleep: and saith unto Peter, Sleepest thou? hast thou
+not strength to watch with me a single hour? (38)Watch ye and pray,
+that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but
+the flesh is weak. (39)And again he went away, and prayed, speaking the
+same sentence. (40)And when he returned, he found them again sleeping;
+for their eyes were weighed down: and they knew not what to answer him.
+(41)Then the third time he cometh, and saith unto them, Sleep on now,
+and repose: it is enough, the hour is come; lo! the Son of man is
+betrayed into the hands of sinners; (42)arise, let us go; behold, the
+traitor approaches me. (43)And immediately, while he was yet speaking,
+Judas, one of the twelve, came up, and a great multitude with him, with
+swords and staves, from the chief priests, and scribes, and elders.
+(44)Now he that betrayed him, had given them a countersign, saying,
+Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, seize him, and lead him off
+safely. (45)And coming, he immediately drew up to him and said, Rabbi,
+Rabbi, and kissed him. (46)Then they laid their hands on him, and
+seized him. (47)And one particular person of those who stood by drew
+his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest, and cut off his
+ear. (48)And Jesus addressing them said, Are ye come out as against a
+robber, with swords and staves, to apprehend me? (49)Daily was I with
+you in the temple teaching, and ye laid no hold upon me: but _this is
+done_ that the scriptures might be fulfilled.
+
+(50)Then they all deserting him, fled. (51)And a certain youth followed
+him, having a linen cloth wrapped round his naked body; and the young
+men laid hold of him; (52)and leaving the linen cloth behind, he fled
+naked from them.
+
+(53)And they led Jesus unto the high-priest; and with him were
+assembled all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes.
+(54)And Peter followed him at a distance, until he came into the palace
+of the high-priest: and was seated with the servants, and warming
+himself at the fire.
+
+(55)Then the chief priests, and the whole sanhedrim, sought for witness
+against Jesus, that they might put him to death; yet found none.
+(56)For many bore false witness against him, and their attestations did
+not correspond. (57)And certain persons rising up, bore false witness
+against him, saying, (58)We have heard him affirm, I will destroy this
+temple made with hands, and after three days I will build another not
+made with hands. (59)But even then their testimony was not
+correspondent. (60)So the high-priest rising up in the midst
+interrogated Jesus, Answerest thou nothing? What is it that these
+witness against thee? (61)But he kept silence, and made them not a word
+of reply. Again the high-priest questioned him, and said to him, Art
+thou the Messiah, the Son of the blessed? (62)Then said Jesus, I am.
+And ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power, and
+coming with the clouds of heaven. (63)Then the high-priest rent his
+clothes, and said, What farther need have we of witnesses? (64)Ye have
+heard his blasphemy. What think ye? And they all adjudged him to be
+deserving of death. (65)And some began to spit upon him, and to cover
+his face, and to buffet him, and to say to him, Prophesy: and the
+servants slapped him on the face with their hands.
+
+(66)And as Peter was in the hall, at the lower end, there came to him
+one of the high-priest's maid-servants: (67)and seeing Peter warming
+himself, stedfastly looking at him, she said, Thou also wast with Jesus
+of Nazareth. (68)Then he denied it, saying, I do not so much as know
+him, nor understand what thou art saying. And he went out into the
+vestibule; and the cock crew. (69)And a maid-servant observing him
+again; began to say to those who stood by, This man is one of them.
+(70)Then he denied it again. And after a little while, they who stood
+by said to Peter, Of a certainty thou art one of them; for thou art a
+Galilean, and thy speech is correspondent. (71)Then began he to make
+the most dreadful imprecations, and to swear, I know not the man of
+whom ye speak. (72)And the second time the cock crew. And Peter
+remembered the word which Jesus spake unto him, That before the cock
+crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And casting his mantle over his
+face, he wept.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+AND immediately the chief priests having held a council in the morning,
+with the elders, and scribes, and the whole sanhedrim, after binding
+Jesus, led him away, and delivered him up to Pilate. (2)And Pilate
+asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? He answering said to him,
+Thou sayest true. (3)And the chief priests laid many accusations
+against him. (4)Then Pilate again interrogated him, saying, Answerest
+thou nothing? behold how many things they testify against thee. (5)But
+Jesus notwithstanding made not a word of reply; so that Pilate
+marvelled.
+
+(6)Now at the feast, he released one prisoner to them, whomsoever they
+petitioned for. (7)And there was one called Barabbas, bound with those
+who had made an insurrection with him, and had committed murder in the
+insurrection. (8)And the multitude, clamorous, began to petition him to
+do, as he had always done to them. (9)Then Pilate answered them,
+saying, Will ye that I release unto you the king of the Jews? (10)(For
+he knew that out of envy the chief priests had delivered him up.)
+(11)Then the chief priests stirred up the people, that he should rather
+release Barabbas unto them. (12)Then Pilate addressing them, said unto
+them again, What therefore do you wish that I should do with him whom
+ye call the king of the Jews? (13)And they cried out again, Crucify
+him. (14)Then Pilate said unto them, But what criminal act hath he
+done? And they cried the more vociferously, Crucify him. (15)So Pilate,
+willing to do what would be satisfactory to the people, released to
+them Barabbas, and delivered Jesus to be scourged, in order to be
+crucified.
+
+(16)Then the soldiers led him to the hall, which is the Praetorium, and
+called together the whole band. (17)And they invested him with a robe
+of purple, and platting a crown of thorns, put it about his head,
+(18)and began to pay their salutations to him, Hail, King of the Jews!
+(19)And they struck him on the head with a cane, and spat upon him, and
+bowing their knees payed him homage. (20)And when they had treated him
+with mockery, they took off the purple robe from him, and clothed him
+with his own garments, and led him out to crucify him. (21)And they
+compel one Simon, a Cyrenian, who was passing by, coming out of the
+field, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.
+
+(22)And they convey him to a place called Golgotha, which is being
+interpreted, The place of a skull. (23)And they gave him to drink wine
+medicated with myrrh: but he received it not. (24)And having crucified
+him, they divided his garments, casting the lot upon them, what each
+should take. (25)Now it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
+(26)And there was an inscription of his crime written over him, THE
+KING OF THE JEWS. (27)And with him they crucified two robbers, one on
+his right hand, and the other on his left. (28)And the scripture was
+fulfilled, which saith, "And he was reckoned among the transgressors."
+(29)And they who passed along, blasphemed him, shaking their heads, and
+saying, Aha! thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three
+days, (30)save thyself, and come down from the cross. (31)And in the
+same manner also, the chief priests mocking him, among each other, with
+the scribes, said, He saved others, himself he cannot save. (32)Thou
+Messiah, King of Israel, come now down from the cross, that we may see,
+and believe. Even those who were crucified with him railed on him.
+
+(33)Now when the sixth hour came, there was darkness over all the land
+until the ninth hour. (34)And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a
+loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabacthani? which is, being
+interpreted, My God, my God, for what cause hast thou abandoned me?
+(35)And some of those who stood by, hearing him, said, Behold, he
+crieth for Elias. (36)Then one ran, and filling a sponge with vinegar,
+fixed it round a cane, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone, let us
+see if Elias comes to take him down. (37)Then Jesus, uttering a loud
+cry, gave up the ghost.
+
+(38)And the vail of the temple was rent in two from the top to the
+bottom. (39)And the centurion, who stood opposite to him, observing,
+that with such a cry he gave up the ghost, said, Assuredly this was the
+Son of God.
+
+(40)Now there were also women looking on at a distance; among whom also
+was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the small, and the
+mother of Joses, and Salome. (41)These women followed him when he was
+in Galilee, and supplied his wants; and many other women who went up
+with him to Jerusalem.
+
+(42)And when the evening was now come (since it was the preparation,
+that is the day preceding the sabbath), (43)Joseph, who was from
+Arimathea, came, a respectable person, a counsellor, and who himself
+also was expecting the kingdom of God; taking courage, he went in to
+Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. (44)Then Pilate marvelled that he
+should be already dead: and calling for the centurion, he asked him, If
+he had been dead any time. (45)And when he knew it from the centurion,
+he gave the body to Joseph. (46)And having bought a wrapper of fine
+linen, and taken him down, he wrapped him in the linen cloth, and laid
+him in a sepulchre, which was hewn out of a rock; and rolled a stone to
+the door of the sepulchre. (47)Now Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother
+of Joses, saw where he was laid.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+AND when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of
+James, and Salome, purchased aromatics, that they might come, and
+anoint him. (2)And very early on the first day of the week, they come
+to the sepulchre, as the sun was rising. (3)And said among themselves,
+Who will roll away for us the stone from the door of the sepulchre?
+(4)And looking again, they saw that the stone was rolled away, for it
+was vastly large. (5)And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young
+man sitting at the right hand, clothed in a white robe; and they were
+greatly terrified. (6)But he saith unto them, Be not affrighted, ye
+seek Jesus the Nazarean, who was crucified; he is risen, he is not
+here: behold the place where they laid him. (7)But go, tell his
+disciples, and Peter, that he goeth before you into Galilee; there
+shall ye see him, as he told you. (8)And they going out hastily, fled
+from the sepulchre, for trembling and astonishment had seized them: and
+they said not a word to any person, for they were affrighted.
+
+(9)Now being arisen early, on the first day of the week, he appeared
+first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. (10)She
+going, told it to those who had been with him, as they were wailing and
+weeping. (11)And they, when they heard that he was alive, and had been
+seen by her, gave no credit to her.
+
+(12)Then after this, he was manifested under another form, to two of
+them as they were walking, and going into the country. (13)And they
+came back and told the news to the rest; neither did they believe them.
+(14)Afterwards he shewed himself to the eleven, as they were sitting at
+table, and upbraided them for their infidelity and hardness of heart,
+because they did not believe those who had seen him after he was risen.
+(15)And he said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel
+to every creature. (16)He that believeth and is baptised shall be
+saved; and he that believeth not shall be damned. (17)And these signs
+shall follow those that believe: in my name shall they cast out devils;
+they shall speak with new tongues; (18)they shall take up serpents; and
+if they drink any deadly potion, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay
+hands on the sick, and they shall recover health.
+
+(19)Then the Lord, after having thus spoken to them, was taken up into
+heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. (20)But they going forth
+preached every where, the Lord working mightily with them, and
+confirming the word, by attendant miracles.
+
+
+
+THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+SINCE many have attempted to compose a narrative of facts, confirmed to
+us by the fullest evidence: (2)exactly as they delivered them to us,
+who were eve witnesses from the first, and ministers of the word; (3)it
+seemed right to me also, having obtained accurate knowledge of all
+things from above, to write to thee in regular order, most excellent
+Theophilus, (4)to the intent that thou mayest clearly know the
+certainty of those matters, concerning which thou hast been instructed.
+
+(5)There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest
+named Zacharias, of the course of Abiah: and his wife of the daughters
+of Aaron, and her name Elisabeth. (6)And they were both righteous
+before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord
+blameless. (7)And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and
+both were far advanced in years. (8)And it came to pass, as he
+discharged his priestly office in the order of his periodical
+ministration before God, (9)according to the custom of the priesthood,
+it fell to his lot to burn the incense when he went into the temple of
+the Lord. (10)And all the multitude of people was praying without, at
+the time of the burning the incense. (11)And an angel of the Lord
+appeared to him standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
+(12)And Zacharias was agitated greatly at the sight, and fear fell upon
+him. (13)But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy
+prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and
+thou shalt call his name John. (14)And it shall give thee joy and
+exultation; and many shall rejoice at his birth: (15)for he shall be
+great in the sight of the Lord; and he shall never drink wine, nor any
+intoxicating liquor; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even
+from his mother's womb. (16)And many of the children of Israel shall he
+turn unto the Lord, their God. (17)And he shall go forth before him in
+the spirit and power of Elias, to convert the hearts of fathers with
+their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to
+prepare a people ready for the Lord.
+
+(18)And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I
+am old, and my wife far advanced in her age. (19)And the angel
+answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God;
+and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to proclaim these glad
+tidings to thee. (20)And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and unable to
+speak, until that day when these things shall come to pass, because
+thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled at their
+exact time.
+
+(21)And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and marvelled that he
+tarried so long in the temple. (22)And when he came out, he could not
+speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the
+temple: for he himself made signs to them, and continued deaf and dumb.
+(23)And it came to pass, when the days of his ministry were fulfilled,
+he went to his own house. (24)And after those days Elisabeth his wife
+conceived, and kept herself in retirement five months, saying, (25)Thus
+hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked upon me to
+take away my reproach among men.
+
+(26)Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a
+city of Galilee, the name of which was Nazareth, (27)to a virgin of the
+house of David, betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph; and the
+virgin's name was Mary. (28)And the angel coming in to her said, All
+hail! O thou highly favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art
+thou among women. (29)And when she saw him, she was greatly agitated at
+his address: and reasoned in herself what kind of salutation this could
+be. (30)And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast
+found favour with God. (31)And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy
+womb, and bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS. (32)He
+shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the
+Lord God will give him the throne of David his father; (33)and he shall
+reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall
+be no end. (34)And Mary said, How shall this be, seeing I know not man?
+(35)And the angel answering said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come
+upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee;
+wherefore also the Holy One that shall be born of thee, shall be called
+the Son of God. (36)And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath
+conceived in her old age: and this is the fifth month _of pregnancy_
+with her who was called barren. (37)For there is nothing impossible
+with God. (38)Then said Mary, Behold a servant of the Lord, be it to me
+according to thy declaration. And the angel departed from her.
+
+(39)Then Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the hill
+country, to a city of Judah, (40)and entered into the house of
+Zachariah, and saluted Elisabeth. (41)And it came to pass, when
+Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her
+womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: (42)and she
+exclaimed with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women,
+and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. (43)And whence is this favour
+shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? (44)For, lo! as
+the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in
+my womb. (45)And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be
+a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord.
+
+(46)And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, (47)and my spirit
+hath exulted in God my Saviour: (48)for he hath looked upon the lowly
+state of his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations
+pronounce me blessed. (49)For the Mighty One hath done great things for
+me; and holy is his name. (50)And his mercy is upon those who fear him,
+from generation to generation. (51)He hath displayed strength from his
+arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
+(52)He hath cast down potentates from the throne, and hath exalted the
+lowly. (53)He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he
+hath sent empty away. (54)He hath succoured Israel his servant, that he
+might be mindful of mercy for ever; (55)as he had spoken to our
+fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed. (56)And Mary abode with her about
+three months, and returned unto her home.
+
+(57)Now Elisabeth's time was up that she should be delivered; and she
+brought a son. (58)And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the
+Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her.
+(59)And it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the
+child; and they called him after the name of his father, Zacharias.
+(60)And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John.
+(61)And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is
+called by this name. (62)And they made signs to his father, what he
+would have him called. (63)And desiring a writing tablet, he wrote,
+saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised. (64)Instantly
+then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in
+praises to God. (65)And great awe fell on all those who dwelt around
+them: and in all the mountainous country of Judea, all these
+circumstances were the subject of conversation. (66)And all who heard
+them laid them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this
+be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.
+
+(67)And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and
+prophesied, saying, (68)Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he
+hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; (69)and hath raised
+up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: (70)as
+he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the
+beginning: (71)even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of
+all that hate us; (72)to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to
+remember his own holy covenant: (73)the oath which he sware to Abraham
+our father, (74)to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the
+hands of our enemies, should serve him, (75)in righteousness and
+holiness before him, all the days of our life. (76)And thou, child,
+shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before
+the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; (77)to give the knowledge of
+salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, (78)through
+the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the
+dawn of the morning from on high, (79)to illumine those who sat in
+darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way
+of peace. (80)And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was
+in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+NOW it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from
+Caesar Augustus, that the whole land should be registered. (2)(And this
+first enrolment was made by Cyrenius, _afterwards_ governor of Syria)
+(3)And all went to be registered, every one to his own city. (4)Then
+Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea,
+to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the
+house and family of David; (5)to be enregistered with Mary, the wife
+espoused to him, who was big with child. (6)And it came to pass, while
+they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.
+(7)And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and wrapped him in
+swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room
+for them in the inn.
+
+(8)And there were shepherds in that country abiding in the open air,
+and keeping guard over their flock by night. (9)And, behold, the angel
+of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around
+them; and they were exceedingly affrighted. (10)And the angel said unto
+them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy,
+which shall be for all the people. (11)Because this day there is born
+for you a Saviour, which is Messiah, the Lord, in the city of David.
+(12)And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the babe in
+swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger. (13)And suddenly there appeared
+with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and
+saying, (14)Glory in the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace!
+towards men complacence. (15)And it came to pass, as the angels went
+from them into heaven, the men, the shepherds, said also to each other,
+Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath happened,
+which the Lord hath made known to us. (16)And they came with haste, and
+found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe, lying in the manger: (17)and when
+they saw it, they made a public report of the declaration delivered to
+them respecting this child. (18)And all who heard it, marvelled at the
+things told them by the shepherds. (19)But Mary carefully preserved all
+these declarations, laying them together in her heart, in order to
+apprehend their meaning. (20)And the shepherds returned, glorifying and
+praising God for all the things which they had heard and seen, exactly
+as had been told them.
+
+(21)And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising the child, his
+name also was called JESUS, the name imposed by the angel before he was
+conceived in the womb.
+
+(22)And when the days of her purification were accomplished according
+to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to
+the Lord; (23)as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male
+child, that openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord; (24)and
+to offer a sacrifice, according to what is prescribed in the law of the
+Lord, A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
+
+(25)And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon;
+and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of
+Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. (26)And it had been divinely
+communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death,
+till he had seen the Lord's Messiah. (27)And he came by the spirit into
+the temple; just as the parents were bringing in the child Jesus, that
+they might do according to what was the custom of the law concerning
+him; (28)and he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
+(29)Now dismiss thy servant, Lord, according to thy word, in peace;
+(30)for my eyes have seen thy salvation, (31)which thou hast prepared
+before the face of all people. (32)A light to give revelation to the
+Gentiles, and glory to thy people Israel.
+
+(33)And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things spoken
+concerning him. (34)And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his
+mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall, and rising again
+of many in Israel; and for a marked object to be spoken against;
+(35)(so shall a dart pierce through thy own soul) that the reasonings
+of many hearts may be laid open,
+
+(36)And there was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the
+tribe of Asser: she was far advanced in old age, having lived but seven
+years with a husband, from her virgin state: (37)though she was now a
+widow, of about eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple,
+attending the divine service, with fastings and prayers night and day:
+(38)and at the very same moment coming up, she also in turn confessed
+the Lord, and spake of him to all who were expecting redemption in
+Jerusalem.
+
+(39)And when they had finished all things according to the law of the
+Lord, they returned into Galilee, into their own city Nazareth. (40)And
+the child grew, and became endued with great powers of spirit, filled
+with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
+
+(41)And his parents went annually to Jerusalem at the feast of the
+passover. (42)And when he was twelve years old, they went up to
+Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast. (43)And when they had
+concluded the days, as they were returning, the child Jesus remained at
+Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew it not: (44)but supposing him
+to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought him
+among their relations and acquaintances; (45)and not finding him, they
+returned to Jerusalem in search of him. (46)And it came to pass after
+three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the
+doctors, both hearing them and asking them questions. (47)And all who
+heard him, were in a transport of admiration, at his understanding and
+answers. (48)And when they saw him, they were struck with surprise; and
+his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou behaved to us in this
+manner? lo! thy father and I have been seeking thee in anguish of
+heart. (49)And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not
+know, that I must be occupied with my Father's affairs? (50)And they
+understood not the meaning of what he spake to them. (51)And he went
+down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them:
+though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart. (52)And
+Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+NOW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius
+Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and
+Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis,
+and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene: (2)when Annas and Caiaphas were
+high-priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the
+wilderness; (3)and he came into all the country on the confines of
+Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
+(4)as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah,
+saying, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way
+of the Lord, make his paths strait: (5)every valley shall be filled up,
+and every mountain and hill shall be levelled, and the crooked ways
+made strait, and the rough roads smooth: (6)and all flesh shall see the
+salvation of God." (7)He said, therefore, to the multitudes who came
+out to be baptised by him, Ye broods of vipers, who hath warned you to
+fly from the approaching wrath? (8)Produce then fruits worthy of
+repentance, and begin not to say in yourselves, We have a father, even
+Abraham; for I say unto you, That God is able out of these stones to
+raise up children to Abraham. (9)But now is the ax laid even to the
+root of the trees; every tree therefore that produceth not good fruit,
+is cut down and cast into the fire.
+
+(10)And the multitudes asked him, saying, What then shall we do?
+(11)And he answering said to them, He that hath two coats, let him give
+to him that hath none; and he that hath provisions, let him do in like
+manner. (12)Then came also the farmers of the taxes to be baptised, and
+they said unto him, Master, what shall we do? (13)He said unto them,
+Exact nothing more than is appointed for you. (14)And the military men
+also asked him, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Extort
+nothing by force; nor turn informers; and be content with your pay.
+
+(15)Now when the people were in expectation, and many reasoned in their
+hearts respecting John, whether he were the Messiah, (16)John addressed
+himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptise you with water; but one
+mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy
+to untie: he shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost and with fire;
+(17)whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse
+his threshing-floor, and collect the wheat into his granary; but the
+chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. (18)Thus in many and various
+discourses exhorting them, he preached the glad tidings of the gospel
+to the people.
+
+(19)Now Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him, on account of
+Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the other wicked
+actions which he had done, (20)added this also to all the rest, and
+shut up John in prison.
+
+(21)Now it came to pass, at the time when John was baptising all the
+people, that Jesus also was baptised, and as he prayed, the heaven was
+opened, (22)and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily form, like a dove,
+upon him, and a voice came from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved
+Son, in thee I am well pleased.
+
+(23)And Jesus himself was about thirty years of age when he began his
+ministry, being (as was supposed the son of Joseph) of Heli, (24)of
+Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph, (25)of Mattathias, of
+Amos, of Naum, of Esli, of Nagge, (26)of Maath, of Mattathias, of
+Semei, of Joseph, of Juda, (27)of Joanna, of Rhesa, of Zerubbabel, of
+Salathiel, of Neri, (28)of Melchi, of Addi, of Cosam, of Elmodam, of
+Er, (29)of Jose, of Eliezer, of Jorim, of Matthat, of Levi, (30)of
+Simeon, of Judah, of Joseph, of Jonan, of Eliakim, (31)of Melea, of
+Menan, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David, (32)of Jesse, of Obed, of
+Booz, of Salmon, of Naasson, (33)of Aminadab, of Aram, of Esrom, of
+Phares, of Judah, (34)of Jacob, of Isaac, of Abraham, of Terah, of
+Nachor, (35)of Saruch, of Ragau, of Phalec, of Heber, of Sala, (36)of
+Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech, (37)of Methusaleh, of
+Enoch, of Jared, of Maleleel, of Cainan, (38)of Enos, of Seth, of Adam,
+_the son_ of God.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+THEN Jesus full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by
+the spirit into the wilderness, (2)being tempted forty days by the
+devil; and did eat nothing during those days: and when they were ended,
+afterwards he was hungry. (3)And the devil said to him, If thou art the
+Son of God, command this stone that it become a loaf. (4)And Jesus
+answered him, saying, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread
+alone, but by every word of God."
+
+(5)And the devil taking him up into an exceeding high mountain,
+displayed before him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time:
+(6)and the devil said unto him, I will give thee all this authority,
+and the glory of these; for to me it is delivered, and to whomsoever I
+will, I give it. (7)If therefore thou wilt worship before me, all shall
+be thine. (8)And Jesus answering him, said, Get thee behind me, Satan,
+for it is written, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and to him
+alone shalt thou pay divine honour."
+
+(9)And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a wing of the
+temple, and said to him, If thou art the Son of God, cast thy self down
+from hence: (10)for it is written, "He shall give his angels a charge
+over thee, to guard thee safely; (11)and that in their hands they shall
+bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."
+(12)And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, "Thou shalt not
+tempt the Lord thy God." (13)And when the devil had closed all the
+temptation, he departed from him for a season.
+
+(14)And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a
+report went out into all the region round about concerning him. (15)And
+he taught in their synagogues, being universally admired. (16)And he
+came to Nazareth, where he was brought up; and he went, according to
+his usual custom, into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and rose up to
+read. (17)And there was given to him the book of the prophet Isaiah:
+and unrolling the volume, he found the passage where it is written,
+(18)"The spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the work whereunto he hath
+anointed me; he hath sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor; to
+heal the contrite in heart; to proclaim liberty to the captives; and
+restore sight to the blind; to send forth the bruised free from bonds;
+(19)to publish the acceptable year of the Lord." (20)And rolling up the
+volume, he gave it to the attendant officer, and sat down. And the eyes
+of all who were in the synagogue were attentively fixed on him. (21)And
+he began to say to them, To day this scripture is fulfilled in your
+ears. (22)And all concurred in their testimony to him, and marvelled at
+the gracious words which proceeded from his mouth. And they said, Is
+not this the son of Joseph? (23)And he said unto them, Ye will probably
+say to me this parable, Physician, heal thyself! the works which we
+have heard to have been performed by thee at Capernaum, do the like
+here in thy own country. (24)But he said, Verily, I say unto you, that
+no prophet is acceptable in his own country. (25)Now I tell you of a
+certainty, that there were many widows in the days of Elias, in Israel,
+when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, so that a
+grievous famine was upon all the land. (26)And unto none of them was
+Elias sent, but unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a widow woman.
+(27)And many lepers were in Israel in the days of the prophet Elisha,
+and no one of them was cleansed, but Naaman the Syrian. (28)And they
+were all filled with rage in the synagogue, when they heard these
+observations: (29)and rising up, dragged him out of the city, and led
+him to the brow of the hill, on which their city was built, in order to
+cast him down headlong: (30)but he passing through the midst of them,
+went away.
+
+(31)And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching
+them on the sabbath. (32)And they were struck with astonishment at his
+teaching; for his discourse was with authority. (33)And there was in
+the synagogue a man, who had a spirit of an unclean devil, and he
+roared out with a great cry, (34)saying, Let us alone; what have we to
+do with thee, Jesus the Nazarean? art thou come to destroy us? I know
+thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. (35)And Jesus rebuked him,
+saying, Stop thy mouth, and come out of him. And the devil throwing him
+down into the midst, came out of him, doing him no injury. (36)And
+amazement seized on all present, and they spake one to another, saying,
+What a word is this? for with authority and power he commandeth the
+unclean spirits, and they come out. (37)And the fame of him went forth
+into all the adjacent region.
+
+(38)Then rising up out of the synagogue, he came into the house of
+Simon: and Simon's mother-in-law was seized with a violent fever, and
+they besought him on her behalf. (39)And standing over her, he charged
+the fever _to depart_; and it left her: and immediately she arose, and
+waited upon them.
+
+(40)So when the sun was set, all who had any indisposed with various
+diseases, brought them to him; and laying his hands severally on each
+of them, he cured them. (41)And devils also went out of many, crying
+out, and saying, Thou art the Messiah the Son of God. And rebuking
+them, he suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was the
+Messiah.
+
+(42)And as the day was coming on, he went forth and departed into a
+desert place: and the multitude sought him out, and came to him, and
+would have detained him that he should not leave them. (43)But he said
+unto them, I must preach the glad tidings of the kingdom of heaven in
+other cities also: for on this service am I sent. (44)And he continued
+preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+AND it came to pass, as the multitude were thronging upon him, in order
+to hear the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of
+Gennesaret: (2)and he saw two vessels a-ground near the lake: but the
+fishermen were gone out of them, and washing their nets. (3)Then he
+went on board one of the vessels, which was Simon's, and desired him to
+put off a little from the land: and sitting down, he taught the
+multitudes out of the vessel. (4)And when he ceased speaking, he said
+to Simon, Go off into deep water, and shoot your nets for a draught.
+(5)And Simon answering, said unto him, Sir, we have been toiling all
+night, and have taken nothing: but at thy command I will shoot the net.
+(6)And having done so, they inclosed a prodigious multitude of fishes;
+and their net was broken. (7)And they made signals to their partners in
+the other vessels, that they should come to their assistance. And they
+came, and filled both the vessels, so that they were ready to founder.
+(8)Then Simon Peter seeing it, fell down on his knees before Jesus,
+saying, Go from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord! (9)For amazement had
+seized on him, and on all who were with him, at the draught of fishes
+which they had taken: (10)as also on James and John the sons of
+Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear
+not: henceforward thou shalt catch men. (11)And when they had brought
+their vessels on shore, they left all, and followed him.
+
+(12)And it came to pass as he was just at one of the cities, behold, a
+man full of leprosy! and seeing Jesus, he fell on his face, and
+besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
+(13)And he stretching out his hand touched him, saying, I will: be thou
+cleansed. And instantly the leprosy departed from him. (14)And he
+commanded him to tell no man: but go shew thyself to the priest, and
+offer for thy purification, as Moses enjoined, for a testimony unto
+them. (15)Now the discourse concerning him more and more spread through
+the country: and vast multitudes came together to hear him, and to be
+cured by him of their disorders. (16)But he himself was in the desert
+for retirement and prayer.
+
+(17)And on a certain day it happened that he was teaching, and there
+were sitting Pharisees, and doctors of the law, who had come from every
+town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord
+for healing them was exercised. (18)And behold, men carried on a couch
+a man who was a paralytic; and sought to bring him into the house, and
+to place him before him. (19)And not discovering by what means they
+could introduce him, because of the crowd, they went up to the roof,
+and through the tiling let him down with his little couch into the
+midst, before Jesus. (20)And seeing their faith, he saith to him, Man,
+thy sins are forgiven thee. (21)And the scribes and Pharisees began to
+reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive
+sins but God alone? (22)And Jesus knowing their reasoning, in reply
+said to them, Why do ye reason in your hearts? (23)for which is the
+easier? to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise and walk?
+(24)But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority upon earth
+to forgive sins, (he saith to the paralytic,) I say to thee, Arise, and
+take up thy couch, and go into thy house. (25)And instantly he rose up
+before them, took up that on which he had lain, and went away to his
+house, giving glory to God. (26)And an extacy of admiration seized upon
+them all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with awe,
+saying, We have seen wondrously strange things to-day.
+
+(27)And after these things he went out, and saw a farmer of the taxes,
+named Levi, sitting at the custom-house: and he said unto him, Follow
+me. (28)And leaving all behind, he rose, and followed him. (29)And Levi
+made him a great entertainment at his house and there was a great
+number of publicans and others, sitting at table with them. (30)And
+their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why
+do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? (31)And Jesus answering
+said unto them, They who are well, have no need of a physician: but
+they who have illness. (32)I came not to call righteous men, but
+sinners, to repentance.
+
+(33)Then said they unto him, Why do the disciples of John observe
+frequent fasts, and make prayers; but thine are eating and drinking?
+(34)And he said unto them, Can you make the children of the
+bridechamber fast, as long as the bridegroom is with them? (35)But the
+days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then
+shall they fast in those days. (36)Then he spake a parable unto them,
+No man putteth a patch of new cloth on an old garment; but if
+otherwise, both the new makes a rent, and the patch from the new is not
+of a piece with the old. (37)And no man putteth new wine into old
+bottles; for if he doth, the new wine will burst the bottles, and it
+will itself be spilled, and the bottles be destroyed. (38)But new wine
+should be put into new bottles; then both are preserved. (39)And no man
+drinking old wine, immediately desires new: for he saith, The old is
+better.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+AND it came to pass on the sabbath after the second day of the
+passover, that he was passing through the cornfields; and the disciples
+plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them out in their hands.
+(2)Then said some of the Pharisees unto them, Why do ye that which is
+not lawful on the sabbath-day? (3)And Jesus answering said to them;
+Have ye never read what David did, when he was hungry, and those who
+were with him? (4)how he entered into the house of God, and took the
+loaves of shew-bread, and did eat, and gave also to those who were with
+him; which it was not lawful for any to eat, but the priests alone?
+(5)And he said, The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath-day.
+
+(6)And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the
+synagogue and taught: and a man was there, and his right hand was
+shrunk. (7)Then the scribes and Pharisees watched him, if he would heal
+on the sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him.
+(8)Now he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered
+hand, Rise, and stand in the midst. And he arose, and stood up. (9)Then
+said Jesus unto them, I will ask you a question; Is it lawful to do
+good on the sabbath-day, or to do evil? to preserve life or to destroy
+it? (10)And looking round upon them all, he said to the man, Stretch
+out thine hand; and he did so: and his hand was restored sound as the
+other. (11)But they were filled with madness, and talked earnestly to
+each other what they could do to Jesus.
+
+(12)Now it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain
+to pray and continued all night in an oratory of God. (13)And when it
+was day, he called his disciples to him; and elected from them twelve,
+whom he named Apostles: (14)Simon, whom he also called Peter, and
+Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, (15)Matthew
+and Thomas, James son of Alpheus, and Simon called the Zealous,
+(16)Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also was the
+traitor. (17)And coming down with them, he stood on a level spot: and
+the crowd of his disciples, and a vast multitude of people from all
+Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to
+hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; (18)and they who were
+disturbed with unclean spirits: and they were cured. (19)And all the
+multitude strove to touch him, for there went virtue out of him, and
+healed them all.
+
+(20)And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are
+ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (21)Blessed are ye who hunger
+now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall
+laugh. (22)Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall
+separate you from them, and shall revile you, and shall cast out your
+name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. (23)Rejoice in that day, and
+leap for joy; for, lo! your reward is great in heaven: for after the
+same manner did your fathers to the prophets. (24)But wo unto you who
+are rich! for ye have received your consolation. (25)Wo unto you who
+are full! for ye shall hunger. Wo unto you who laugh now! for ye shall
+mourn and weep. (26)Wo unto you, when men shall speak well of you! for
+just so did their fathers of the false prophets. (27)But I say to you
+who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you; (28)bless
+those who curse you, and pray for those who wantonly insult you. (29)To
+him that smiteth thee on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him
+who would take from thee thy cloak, withhold not thy coat also. (30)And
+give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy
+goods, demand them not again. (31)And as ye would that men should do
+unto you, do ye also to them in like manner.
+
+(32)And if ye love them that love you, what thanks are due to you? for
+even sinners love those who love them. (33)And if ye do good to them
+who do good to you, what thanks have ye? do not even sinners the same
+thing? (34)And if ye lend to those, from whom ye hope to receive back
+again, what thanks are due to you? for sinners lend to sinners, that
+they may receive an equivalent. (35)But love your enemies, and do good
+and lend, hoping for nothing in return: and your reward shall be great,
+and ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the
+unthankful and to the wicked. (36)Be ye therefore compassionate, as
+also your Father is compassionate. (37)And judge not, that ye be not
+judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: (38)give, and there
+shall be given unto you; good measure pressed down, and shook, and
+running over, shall they give into your lap. For with what measure ye
+mete, it shall be measured back to you again.
+
+(39)And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind?
+will they not both fall into the pit? (40)The disciple is not above his
+teacher; but every one who is completely taught shall be as his master.
+
+(41)But why beholdest thou the mote which is in thy brother's eye, but
+observest not the beam which is in thine own eye? (42)Or how canst thou
+say to thy brother, Brother, permit me to take off the mote which is on
+thine eye, not seeing thyself the beam in thine own eye? Thou
+hypocrite! cast out the beam which is in thine eye, and then shalt thou
+see distinctly to take off the mote which is in thy brother's eye.
+(43)For there is no good tree which produceth fruit of a bad quality;
+neither doth a tree of a bad sort produce good fruit. (44)Every tree is
+known by its own peculiar fruit. For men do not gather figs from off
+thorns, nor do they gather from the bramble a bunch of grapes. (45)A
+good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, produceth what is
+good; and a wicked man, from the evil treasure in his heart, produceth
+that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth
+speaketh. (46)And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things
+which I say? (47)Every one who cometh to me, and heareth my words, and
+puts them in practice, I will shew you to whom he is like: (48)he is
+like to a man, building a house, who digged, and sunk deep, and laid
+the foundation on a rock; and when there was a flood, the river rushed
+violently against that house, and was not of force to shake it, for it
+was founded on a rock. (49)But he that heareth, and doth not practice,
+is like a man who built his house on the earth without a foundation;
+against which the river rushed violently, and immediately it fell; and
+the crash of the fall of that house was great.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+NOW after he had finished all these sayings in the ears of the people,
+he entered into Capernaum. (2)And the servant of a certain centurion,
+who was very valuable to him, being seized with an illness, was ready
+to die. (3)But when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of
+the Jews, entreating him that he would come and preserve the life of
+his servant. (4)And when they came to Jesus, they entreated him
+importunately, saying, He is a worthy man on whom thou wilt confer this
+favour: (5)for he loveth our nation, and hath himself built us a
+synagogue. (6)Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far
+from the house, the centurion dispatched towards him friends, saying to
+him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not deserving that thou
+shouldest enter beneath my roof. (7)Therefore neither did I think
+myself worthy to come unto thee, but speak in a word, and my servant
+will be cured. (8)For I also am a man under authority, and have under
+my command soldiers; and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to
+another, Come hither, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he
+doeth it. (9)Then Jesus, on hearing these things, respected him highly,
+and turning to the multitude which was following him, he said, I tell
+you, I have not found such faith, even in Israel. (10)And they who were
+sent, on their return to the house, found the servant who was sick in
+perfect health.
+
+(11)And it came to pass the next day, that he went into a city called
+Nain; and a considerable number of his disciples went with him, and a
+vast multitude. (12)And as he drew near the gate of the city, behold, a
+dead man was carrying out, an only son to his mother, and she a widow;
+and a great concourse of the city was with her. (13)And when Jesus saw
+her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said unto her, Weep not.
+(14)And approaching, he touched the bier: and the bearers stood still;
+and he said, Young man, I say to thee, Arise. (15)And the dead man sat
+up, and began to speak: and he delivered him to his mother. (16)And
+fear fell on all, and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet
+is risen up among us, and that God hath looked down with mercy on his
+people. (17)And this account respecting him went abroad through all
+Judea, and all the region adjacent.
+
+(18)And his disciples informed John of all these things. (19)And John
+calling two certain persons of his disciples, sent them to Jesus,
+saying, Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another? (20)Then
+the men came to him, saying, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee,
+saying, Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another? (21)And
+in that very hour he cured many of diseases and acute complaints, and
+evil spirits; and to many blind persons he gave sight. (22)And Jesus
+addressing them, said, Go, tell John what things ye have seen and
+heard: that the blind recover sight, the deaf hear, the dead are
+raised, the poor have the gospel preached unto them. (23)And blessed is
+he, whosoever shall not be offended at me.
+
+(24)Now when John's messengers were departed, he began to speak to the
+people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A
+reed shaken with the wind? (25)But what went ye out to see? A man
+clothed in delicate garments? Behold, they who indulge in soft raiment,
+and delicate food, are in king's palaces. (26)But what went ye out to
+see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. (27)For
+this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before
+thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. (28)For I tell you, of
+those born from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the
+Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than
+he. (29)And all the people when they heard it, and the publicans,
+glorified God, being baptised with the baptism of John. (30)But the
+Pharisees and teachers of the law rejected the counsel of God towards
+themselves, not being baptised by him.
+
+(31)And the Lord said, To what then shall I compare the men of this
+generation? and to what are they like? (32)They are like to children
+sitting in the markets, and calling to each other, and saying, We have
+played the flute to you, and ye have not danced; we have raised the cry
+of mourning, and ye have not wept. (33)For John the Baptist came
+neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
+(34)The Son of man is come eating and drinking, and ye say, A
+gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!
+(35)though wisdom hath been justified by her children.
+
+(36)Then one of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. And he went
+into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to table. (37)And, behold, a
+certain woman in the city, who was a notorious offender, when she knew
+that Jesus was sitting at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an
+alabaster vessel of odoriferous balm, (38)and standing at his feet
+behind him, began to water his feet with her tears, and to wipe them
+with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with
+the perfumed balm. (39)And when the Pharisee who had invited him saw
+it, he said within himself, If this man were a prophet, he would know
+who and what kind of a woman this is that toucheth him; for she is a
+notorious sinner. (40)And Jesus addressing himself to him said, Simon,
+I have somewhat to say to thee. And he said, Master, speak freely.
+
+(41)A certain creditor had two debtors, the one owed five hundred
+denarii, and the other fifty. (42)But having nothing to pay, he forgave
+them both. Tell me, which of these, then, will love him most? (43)And
+Simon answering said, I suppose, he to whom he forgave most. And he
+said unto him, Thou hast judged rightly. (44)So turning to the woman,
+he said to Simon, Thou seest this woman? I came into thine house, even
+water for my feet thou gavest not; but she hath washed my feet with her
+tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. (45)One kiss hast
+thou not given me, but she from the time she hath come in, hath not
+ceased tenderly to kiss my feet. (46)My head with oil thou hast not
+anointed; but she hath anointed my feet with odoriferous balm. (47)For
+which cause, I tell thee, her many sins are forgiven, for she hath
+loved much: but to whom a little is forgiven, he loveth little. (48)And
+he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven. (49)And they who sat at table
+with him began to say in themselves, Who is this, who even forgives
+sins? (50)But he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in
+peace.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+AND it came to pass afterwards, that he went through every city and
+village, preaching and publishing the glad tidings of the kingdom of
+God, and the twelve with him. (2)And certain women who had been cured
+of evil spirits and sicknesses, Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven
+devils had gone out. (3)And Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's
+lieutenant-governor, and Susanna, and many others, who ministred to his
+support out of their possessions.
+
+(4)Now when a vast multitude was collected, even those who came to him
+out of every city, he spake by a parable. (5)A sower went out to sow
+his seed; and as he sowed, some fell by the road side, and was trodden
+under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it up. (6)And other seed
+fell on a rock, and vegetating, withered because it had no moisture.
+(7)And other seed fell amidst thorns, and the thorns springing up with
+it, choked it. (8)And some fell on good ground, and shooting up,
+produced fruit an hundred fold. So saying, he cried, He that hath ears
+to hear, let him hear.
+
+(9)Then his disciples asked him, saying. What might this parable mean?
+(10)And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the
+kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables: that seeing they may not
+perceive, and hearing may not comprehend. (11)Now this is the parable:
+The seed is the word of God. (12)They by the road side, are such as
+hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh the word from their heart, that
+they should not be saved in believing. (13)And they on the rock, are
+such as when they have heard, with joy embrace the word; and these have
+not root, who for a time believe, and in a season of trial apostasize.
+(14)And that which fell among thorns, are they having heard, and going
+away, are choked by the cares, and wealth, and pleasures of life, and
+bring forth no perfect fruit. (15)But that on the good ground are they
+who having heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, and
+bring forth fruit with patience.
+
+(16)No man lighting a lamp hides it with a cover, or putteth it under a
+bed, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light.
+(17)For there is nothing hid which shall not be made manifest, nor
+concealed, which shall not be known and brought to light. (18)Take heed
+therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and
+whosoever hath not, even what he seemeth to have shall be taken away
+from.
+
+(19)Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come
+near him because of the crowd. (20)And it was told him, saying, Thy
+mother and thy brethren are standing without, desirous of seeing thee.
+(21)Then he answered and said to them, My mother and my brethren are
+they, who hear the word of God, and practise it.
+
+(22)And it came to pass on one of the days, that he went himself into a
+ship, and his disciples, and said unto them, Let us pass over to the
+farther side of the lake. And they set fail. (23)And while they were on
+the passage, he went to sleep: and a hurricane of wind rushed down on
+the lake; and they were filled with water, and imminent danger.
+(24)Then they came and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we are
+perishing. Then arising, he issued his command to the wind, and the
+billows of water, and they subsided, and there was a calm. (25)And he
+said to them, Where is your faith? And they feared and were astonished,
+saying one to another, Well! what a man is this! that he commands even
+the winds and the sea, and they obey him.
+
+(26)And they sailed over unto the region of the Gadarenes, which is
+opposite Galilee. (27)And as he landed, there met him a certain man
+from the city, who had devils for a long while, and kept no clothes on
+him, and never abode in a house, but in the tombs. (28)But when he saw
+Jesus, roaring out, he fell down before him, and said with a loud
+voice, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God Most High? I
+pray thee, torment me not. (29)For he had commanded the unclean spirit
+to come out of the man; for many times it had seized on him; and though
+under a guard, and bound with chains and fetters; yet bursting the
+bonds, he was driven by the devil into the desert places. (30)Then
+Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? and he said, Legion: for
+many devils were entered into him. (31)And he besought him that he
+would not order them to go into the abyss. (32)Now a herd of many swine
+was there feeding on the mountain; and they besought him that he would
+permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them. (33)Then the
+devils going out of the man, entered into the swine; and the herd
+rushed down a precipice into the lake, and was suffocated. (34)But when
+those who fed them saw what was done they fled, and went and told it in
+the city and in the country places. (35)And they came out to see what
+had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man sitting, from
+whom the devils were gone out, clothed, and in his sound mind, at the
+feet of Jesus; and they were afraid. (36)Then they also who had seen
+how the demoniac was recovered, told them. (37)And the whole multitude
+of the country around the Gadarenes, entreated him to depart from them;
+for they were seized with great terror: and he embarked on the vessel,
+and returned. (38)And the man out of whom the devils had gone, besought
+him to be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, (39)Return to thy
+house, and declare what things God hath done for thee. And he went
+away, and published through the whole city what things Jesus had done
+for him.
+
+(40)And it came to pass, when Jesus returned, the people welcomed him,
+for they were all waiting for him. (41)And, behold, there came a man
+whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and falling
+at the feet of Jesus, he entreated him to come to his house; (42)for he
+had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying: and as
+he was going, the multitude thronged him. (43)And a woman, who had a
+flux of blood, for twelve years, who had spent all her substance on
+physicians, and could not get a cure from any; (44)coming behind him,
+touched the fringe of his garment; and instantly the flux of her blood
+stopped. (45)And Jesus said, Who touched me? And when all denied,
+Peter, and those who were with him, said, Master, the multitudes throng
+and press thee, and sayest thou, Who hath touched me? (46)Then said
+Jesus, Some person hath touched me, for I know that miraculous power is
+gone out from me. (47)Then the woman seeing she was not hid, came
+trembling, and falling down before him, declared to him before all the
+people, for what cause she had touched him; and how she was cured
+instantaneously. (48)Then he said unto her, Be of good cheer, daughter,
+thy faith hath made thee well; go in peace.
+
+(49)And while he was yet speaking, a person came to the ruler of the
+synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead, give the master no
+further trouble. (50)Then Jesus hearing it, addressed him, saying, Fear
+not, only believe, and she shall be saved. (51)And entering into the
+house, he suffered no person to come in, but Peter, and James, and
+John, and the father and mother of the child. (52)Now all were weeping
+and lamenting her: and he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep.
+(53)And they derided him, for they knew that she was dead. (54)And he
+put them all without, and taking her by the hand, cried, saying, Maid,
+arise! (55)And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose; and he
+commanded to give her something to eat. (56)And her parents were struck
+with amazement. But he enjoined them to tell no man what was done.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+THEN calling his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority
+over all devils, and to cure diseases. (2)And he sent them to preach
+the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. (3)And he said to them, Take
+nothing for the journey, neither staffs, nor satchel, nor bread, nor
+money, nor have two coats each. (4)And into whatsoever house ye enter,
+there abide, and thence go out. (5)And whosoever shall not receive you,
+when ye go out of that city, shake off the dust from your feet, for a
+testimony against them. (6)And they went forth, and passed through the
+villages, preaching the gospel, and performing cures everywhere.
+
+(7)Then Herod the tetrarch heard of all things that were done by him;
+and he was in much distraction of mind, because it was said by some,
+that John was risen from the dead: (8)and of some that Elias had
+appeared; and of others, that one of the ancient prophets was risen
+again. (9)And Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, of whom I
+hear such things? And he sought to see him.
+
+(10)And when the apostles returned, they told him what they had done.
+And taking them, he withdrew privately into a desert place belonging to
+the city called Bethsaida. (11)But when the multitudes knew it, they
+followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the
+kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure. (12)Now the
+day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him, said, Dismiss the
+multitude, that going away into the villages and farms round about,
+they may lodge and find provision; for here we are in a desert place.
+(13)Then he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have
+no more than five loaves, and two fishes; unless we go somewhere and
+buy provisions for all this multitude: (14)for there were about five
+thousand men. Then said he to his disciples, Make them sit down by
+fifties each in companies. (15)And they did so: and they made them all
+sit down. (16)And taking the five loaves, and the two fishes, looking
+up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to
+set before the multitude. (17)And they did all eat, and were filled;
+and there were taken up of the fragments which were more than enough
+for them, twelve baskets.
+
+(18)And it came to pass, as he had been praying in retirement, his
+disciples were with him, and he asked them, Who do the multitudes say
+that I am? (19)And they answering said, John the Baptist; but some
+Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. (20)And
+he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering
+said, The Messiah of God. (21)And strictly charging them, he commanded,
+that they should tell no man this: (22)saying, The Son of man must
+suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests,
+and scribes, and be put to death, and on the third day rise again.
+
+(23)And he said unto them, If any man will come after me, let him deny
+himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (24)For whosoever
+would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his
+life for my sake, shall preserve it. (25)For what advantage hath a man
+in gaining all the would, if he destroy himself, or be punished with
+the loss of life? (26)For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my
+words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his
+own glory, and his father's, and of the holy angels. (27)And I tell you
+of a certainty, there are some of those who stand here, who shall not
+taste death, till they see the kingdom of God.
+
+(28)And it was about eight days after these discourses, that taking
+Peter, and John, and James, he went up into a mountain to pray. (29)And
+it came to pass, as he was at prayer, that the appearance of his
+countenance was altered, and his raiment white and refulgent. (30)And,
+lo! two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elias: (31)who
+appeared in glory, and mentioned his departure, which he was ready to
+accomplish at Jerusalem. (32)But Peter and they who were with him were
+weighed down with sleep: but when they awoke, they beheld his glory,
+and the two men who were standing with them. (33)And it came to pass,
+as they were departing from him, Peter said unto Jesus, it is well that
+we are here, and we will make three tents, one for thee, and one for
+Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said. (34)And as he was
+thus speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them: and they were afraid
+as they were entering into the cloud. (35)And a voice came out of the
+cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son; hear him. (36)And when the voice
+ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no
+man in those days a word of the things which they had seen.
+
+(37)And it came to pass, on the next day, when they came down from the
+mountain, a great multitude met him. (38)And, behold, a man from among
+the multitude cried out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, look upon
+my son; for he is my only begotten. (39)And, behold! a spirit taketh
+him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and
+bruising him, with difficulty retires from him. (40)And I besought thy
+disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not. (41)Then
+Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation! how long
+shall I be with you, how long shall I bear with you? bring hither thy
+son. (42)And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and
+violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and
+cured the child; and restored him to his father. (43)And they were all
+struck with amazement at the mighty power of God. And while they were
+all wondering at the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
+(44)Keep ye these sayings in your ears; for the Son of man shall be
+betrayed into the hands of men. (45)And they understood not that
+declaration, and it was hid from them, that they should not comprehend
+its meaning: and they were afraid to ask him concerning that saying.
+
+(46)Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the
+greatest. (47)But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a
+little boy, and set him by his side, (48)and said unto them, Whosoever
+shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever
+receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among
+you all, he shall be great.
+
+(49)Then John addressing him said, Master, we saw one casting out
+devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not with us.
+(50)And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against
+us, is for us.
+
+(51)And it came to pass, as the days hastened to their period when he
+should be received up _to glory_, that he resolutely set his face to go
+to Jerusalem; (52)and sent messengers before his face; and they
+advancing entered into a Samaritan village, to make preparation for
+him. (53)And they would not admit him, because his face was directed to
+Jerusalem. (54)And when the disciples James and John saw it, they said,
+Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and
+destroy them, just as Elias did? (55)And turning to them, he reproved
+them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of: (56)for the Son of
+man came not to destroy men's lives, but to preserve them. And he
+proceeded to another village.  (57)And it came to pass, as they were
+walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will follow
+thee whithersoever thou goest. (58)And Jesus Said to him, The foxes
+have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath
+not where to lay his head.
+
+(59)And he said to another, Follow me. And he said, Lord, permit me
+first to return home, and put my father in his grave. (60)And Jesus
+said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou,
+preach the kingdom of God.
+
+(61)Then said another, I will follow thee, Lord, but give me leave
+first to bid adieu to those at my house. (62)But Jesus said unto him,
+No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left
+behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+THEN after these things the Lord appointed other seventy persons also,
+and sent them, two and two before his face, into every city and place,
+whither he himself designed to go. (2)He said therefore unto them, The
+harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers few: pray ye therefore
+to the Lord of the harvest, that he would send out labourers into his
+harvest. (3)Go forth! behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of
+wolves. (4)Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor sandals: and stay to
+salute no man on the road. (5)And into whatever house ye enter, first
+say, Peace be to this house. (6)And if the Son of peace be there, your
+peace shall rest upon it; but if not, it shall return back to you
+again. (7)And in the same family abide, eating and drinking such as
+they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not about from
+house to house. (8)And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they welcome
+you, eat whatever is set before you: (9)and heal the sick that are
+therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
+(10)And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go out
+into the streets of it, and say, (11)Even the dust of your city, which
+sticks to us, we shake off against you: nevertheless this know, that
+the kingdom of God is come near to you. (12)Now I tell you, that it
+shall be more tolerable for Sodom in that day, than for that city.
+(13)Wo to thee Chorazin! wo to thee Bethsaida! for if the miracles
+which have been done in thee, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, long ago
+sitting in sackcloth and ashes, would they have repented. (14)But it
+shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for
+you. (15)And thou Capernaum, which hast been lifted up to heaven, shalt
+be cast down to hell. (16)He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that
+despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth Him
+that sent me.
+
+(17)Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils
+are subject to us through thy name. (18)And he said unto them, I beheld
+Satan falling as lightning from heaven. (19)Behold, I give you power to
+tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy;
+and nothing shalt in any wise hurt you. (20)Nevertheless, in this
+rejoice not, that the spirits are made subject to you; but rejoice
+rather, that your names are inscribed in the heavens.
+
+(21)In the same hour Jesus exulted in spirit, and said, I ascribe glory
+to thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these
+things from the wise and intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes:
+be it so, O Father! since such is thy good pleasure. (22)All things are
+given up to me by my Father: and no man knoweth who is the Son, but the
+Father; and who is the Father, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the
+Son is pleased to reveal him. (23)Then turning to the disciples, he
+said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things which ye see:
+(24)for I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see
+the things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things
+which ye hear, and have not heard them.
+
+(25)And, behold, a certain doctor of the law arose, to make trial of
+him, saying, Master, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life?
+(26)And he said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou?
+(27)And he answering said, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all
+thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might, and with all
+thy understanding, and thy neighbour as thyself." (28)And he said unto
+him, Thou hast answered rightly: this do, and thou shalt live. (29)Then
+he, desirous to make himself appear a righteous person, said unto
+Jesus, And who is my neighbour? (30)Then Jesus answering said, A
+certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among
+robbers, who, when they had both stripped him, and covered him with
+wounds, got off, leaving him half dead. (31)And it so fell out, that a
+certain priest went down that way, and seeing him, he kept the opposite
+side of the road. (32)And a Levite also, in the same way, being near
+the place, came, and seeing him, kept the opposite side of the road.
+(33)But a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him,
+was moved with compassion, (34)and coming up to him, bound up his
+wounds, after pouring on them oil and wine; then setting him on his own
+beast, he led him to an inn, and took particular care of him. (35)And
+on the morrow, as he was departing, he took out of his purse two
+denarii, and gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, Take great
+care of him; and whatever farther expence may be incurred, when I
+return, I will repay thee. (36)Which then of these three do you suppose
+to be the neighbour of him who fell into the robbers' hands? (37)And he
+said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and
+do thou exactly the same.
+
+(38)And it came to pass, as they were travelling, that he entered into
+a certain village; and a woman, named Martha, received him into her
+house. (39)And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting down also at
+the feet of Jesus, hearkened to his discourse. (40)But Martha was
+hurrying about to provide a large entertainment, and coming up to him,
+she said, Lord, is it no concern to thee, that my sister hath left me
+to make the whole provision by myself? bid her therefore to assist me.
+(41)But Jesus answering said to her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious
+and disturbing thyself about many things. (42)But of one thing there is
+need: and Mary hath made her election of that good portion, which shall
+not be taken away from her.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+AND it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, when he had
+done, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as
+John also taught his disciples. (2)And he said unto them, When ye pray
+say, Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name: thy kingdom
+come: thy will be done as in heaven so upon earth. (3)Give us our
+necessary food, day by day: (4)and forgive us our sins, for we also
+forgive every one who is indebted to us. And bring us not into
+temptation; but deliver us from the wicked one.
+
+(5)And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and he
+shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three
+loaves; (6)for a friend of mine is come to me off a journey, and I have
+nothing to set before him. (7)And he from within answering, shall say,
+Give me no farther trouble: my door is already locked, and my children
+are with me in bed; I am unable to rise and give thee. (8)I tell you,
+though even he would not rise and give him because he is his friend;
+yet because of his importunity, roused up, he will give him as many as
+he needeth. (9)And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
+seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
+(10)For every one who asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth;
+and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. (11)For what father of
+you, if his son ask a loaf, will he give him a stone? or if a fish,
+will he for a fish give him a serpent? (12)or if he ask also an egg,
+will he give him a scorpion? (13)If ye then, evil as ye are, know how
+to give good gifts to your children; how much more shall your Father,
+who is in heaven, give his Holy Spirit to those who ask him?
+
+(14)And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to
+pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb person spake, and the
+people marvelled. (15)But some of them said, He casteth out devils by
+Beelzebub the prince of the devils. (16)But others, tempting him,
+sought of him a sign from heaven. (17)But he, knowing their thoughts,
+said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a
+house against a house, falleth. (18)And if Satan also be divided
+against himself, how shall his kingdom be established? because ye say,
+that I cast out devils by Beelzebub. (19)But if I by Beelzebub cast out
+devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore they shall be
+your judges. (20)But if with the finger of God I cast out devils, then,
+verily the kingdom of God is come unto you. (21)When a strong man, in
+complete armour, guards his palace, his goods are in peace. (22)But
+when a stronger person than he coming, vanquisheth him, he takes away
+his suit of armour in which he confided, and distributes the spoils.
+(23)He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not
+with me, scattereth abroad.
+
+(24)When the unclean spirit goeth out of a man, he passes through
+places destitute of water, seeking repose; and not finding it, saith, I
+will go back to my habitation from whence I came out: (25)and coming,
+he findeth it swept and furnished. (26)Then goeth he, and taketh seven
+other spirits, more wicked than himself; and they entering in, take up
+their abode there: and the last state of that man is worse than the
+first.
+
+(27)And it came to pass as he was speaking these words, a certain woman
+from among the multitude lift up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed
+is the womb that bare thee, and the breasts which thou hast sucked.
+(28)But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God
+and observe it.
+
+(29)Then the multitudes thronging around him, he began to say, This is
+a wicked generation: it seeketh a sign, and no sign shall be given it,
+but the sign of Jonah the prophet. (30)For as Jonas was a sign to the
+Ninevites, so shall the Son of man also be to this generation. (31)The
+queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment against the men of
+this generation, and shall condemn them: for she came from the ends of
+the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and, behold, a greater than
+Solomon is here. (32)The men of Nineveh shall rise up in judgment
+against this generation, and shall condemn it, for they repented on the
+preaching of Jonah, and, behold, a greater than Jonah is here.
+
+(33)But no man lighting a lamp putteth it in a concealed place, or
+under a bushel, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see
+the light. (34)The lamp of the body is the eye: when therefore thine
+eye is clear, thy whole body will be luminous, but if it be vitiated,
+thy whole body will be darkened. (35)Let it be thy aim then, that the
+light which is in thee do not become darkness. (36)If then thy whole
+body be illuminated, not having any dark part, it will be wholly
+luminous, as a lamp by its brightness diffuseth light.
+
+(37)Now as he was speaking, a certain Pharisee invited him to dine with
+him; and going in with him, he sat down. (38)But the Pharisee seeing
+it, marvelled, that he had not washed before dinner. (39)Then said the
+Lord unto him, Now ye Pharisees make the outside of the cup and of the
+dish clean, but your inward parts are full of extortion and wickedness.
+(40)Ye senseless men! did not he who made that which is without, make
+also that which is within? (41)But give what is within them for alms;
+and, lo! all will be pure unto you. (42)But wo to you, Pharisees,
+because ye tithe mint, and rue, and every herb, and pass by judgment
+and the love of God. These ought ye to have done, and not to have
+omitted the other. (43)Wo unto you, Pharisees, for ye love the first
+seats in the synagogues, and salutations in the places of public
+concourse. (44)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
+are as graves concealed, which men, while walking over them, see not.
+
+(45)Then one of the doctors of the law addressing him, said, Master,
+thus speaking, thou reproachest us also. (46)And he said, Wo also to
+you, teachers of the law! for ye load men with burdens hardly bearable,
+and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
+(47)Wo unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your
+fathers killed them. (48)Ye do indeed bear witness to, and with
+pleasure concur in your fathers' deeds; for they truly killed them, and
+ye build their sepulchres. (49)Therefore also the wisdom of God hath
+said, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they
+shall kill, and shall persecute: (50)that the blood of all the
+prophets, which hath been shed since the foundation of the world, may
+be required of this generation: (51)from the blood of Abel to the blood
+of Zachariah, who was slain between the altar and the temple: verily I
+tell you, It shall be required of this generation. (52)Wo unto you,
+teachers of the law! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge; ye
+yourselves enter not in, and those who were entering ye have hindered.
+
+(53)And as he was saying these things unto them, the scribes and
+Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to extort answers from him
+respecting many things; (54)laying snares for him, and seeking to catch
+hold of something from his mouth, that they might accuse him.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+MEANTIME myriads of people collecting, so that they trod on one
+another, he began to speak to his disciples, Take heed principally of
+the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. (2)For there is
+nothing concealed, that shall not be laid open; nor hid, which shall
+not be known. (3)Wherefore whatsoever things ye have spoken in
+darkness, they shall be reported in the light; and what ye have
+whispered into the ear in the closets, shall be proclaimed on the
+house-tops. (4)But I say to you my friends, Be not afraid of those who
+may kill the body, but after that, have nothing farther which they can
+do. (5)But I will point out to you, whom ye should fear: Fear him, who,
+after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto
+you, Fear him! (6)Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, yet not
+one of them is forgotten before God? (7)But even the hairs of your head
+are all numbered: fear not then, ye are of more value than many
+sparrows. (8)But I tell you, Every one who shall confess me before men,
+him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: (9)but
+he that disowns me before men, shall be disowned before the angels of
+God. (10)And every one who shall utter a word against the Son of man,
+it shall be forgiven him; but for him who hath blasphemed against the
+Holy Ghost, there shall be no forgiveness.
+
+(11)And when they shall bring you before the synagogues, and
+magistrates, and the ruling powers, be under no anxiety how or what
+defence ye shall make, or what ye shall say: (12)for the Holy Ghost
+will teach you at that very hour what ye ought to say.
+
+(13)Then spake one of the multitude to him, Master, order my brother to
+divide the inheritance with me. (14)But he said to him, Man, who made
+me a judge and a divider among you? (15)Then said he to them, Beware,
+and be on your guard against covetousness; for a man's life doth not
+depend on the abundance of his possessions. (16)And he spake a parable
+unto them, saying,
+
+The estate of a certain rich man bore plentifully: (17)and he thought
+within himself, saying, What shall I do? for I have not room where I
+may house my crops. (18)And he said, I will do this; I will take down
+my barns, and build them larger, and collect there all my crops, and my
+good things! (19)And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast a multitude
+of good things in store for many years, be at ease, eat, drink, and be
+merry! (20)But God said to him, Thou fool! this night shall they demand
+thy life from thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose
+shall they be? (21)Just such is every one who heapeth up treasure for
+self, and is not rich towards God.
+
+(22)Then said he to his disciples, For this reason I tell you, Be under
+no anxiety about your life, what ye shall eat, nor for your body, how
+ye shall be clothed. (23)The life is more than food, and the body than
+raiment. (24)Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they
+have neither storehouse nor barn; yet God feedeth them: how much are ye
+more excellent than the birds? (25)Which of you, with all his anxiety,
+can add one moment to his life? (26)If therefore ye are unable to do
+the least thing, why are ye anxious about the others? (27)Observe the
+lillies how they grow up, they toil not, nor spin; but I tell you, that
+Solomon in all his glory, was not arrayed like one of these. (28)If God
+then so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow
+is thrown into the furnace; how much more you, O ye of little faith?
+(29)So then be not ye inquisitive what ye shall eat, or what ye shall
+drink, nor be agitated with restless anxiety. (30)For after all these
+things are the nations of the world seeking; and your Father knoweth
+that ye have need of these things. (31)But seek ye the kingdom of God,
+and all these things shall be given you over.
+
+(32)Fear not, little flock! for your Father takes delight in giving you
+the kingdom. (33)Sell all your possessions, and give in charity; make
+yourselves purses that wax not old, a treasure never failing in the
+heavens, where no thief approaches, nor doth the moth destroy. (34)For
+where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
+
+(35)Let your loins be firmly girded round, and your lamps burning:
+(36)and ye like men, expecting their master, when he shall return from
+the marriage; that when he comes and knocks, they may instantly open
+the door for him. (37)Blessed are those servants, whom the Master, when
+he cometh, shall find watchful: verily I say unto you, that he will
+gird up himself, and make them sit down at table, and come and wait
+upon them. (38)And if he come in the second watch, or in the third
+watch, and find them so watchful, blessed are those servants. (39)Now
+this be assured of, that if the master of the family had known at what
+hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have
+suffered his house to be broken through. (40)Therefore be ye also
+ready, for at an hour that ye think not of, the Son of man cometh.
+
+(41)Then said Peter unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable to us,
+or also for all? (42)And the Lord said, Who indeed is a faithful
+steward, and prudent, whom the lord will place over his household, to
+give them their proportion of provision at the proper season?
+(43)Blessed is that servant, whom his lord, when he cometh, shall find
+so employed. (44)Verily I say unto you, that he will place him over all
+his property. (45)But if that servant say in his heart, My master will
+be a long while ere he comes; and shall begin to beat the men and
+maid-servants, and to eat and to drink, and to get drunk; (46)the
+master of that servant will come in a day when he doth not expect him,
+and at an hour which he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and
+give him his portion with the unfaithful. (47)And that servant, who
+knew his master's will, and made no preparation for him, nor did
+according to his pleasure, shall be beaten with many stripes. (48)But
+he that knew it not, yet did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten
+with few. For of every one to whom much is given, much shall be
+required from him: and to whom men commit much, they will of him demand
+abundantly more.
+
+(49)I am come to cast fire on the earth, and what is my wish? that it
+may be now kindled. (50)But I have a baptism to be baptised with; and
+how am I distressed in spirit till it is finished! (51)Think ye that I
+came to bring peace upon earth? No, I tell you; but rather division:
+(52)for henceforth five shall be in one house, divided, three against
+two, and two against three. (53)The father shall take part against the
+son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter,
+and the daughter against the mother; the step-mother against her
+daughter-in-law, and the son's wife against her mother-in-law.
+
+(54)Then said he to the multitudes, When ye see a cloud rising from the
+west, ye say immediately, There cometh a shower; and it is so. (55)And
+when the south wind gently blows, ye say, It will be sultry hot; and so
+it is. (56)Ye hypocrites! ye know how to discern by experience from the
+appearance of the earth and of the sky; but how is it that ye do not
+discern this particular time? (57)And why even of yourselves do ye not
+decide what is just? (58)For as thou art going with thy prosecutor to
+the magistrate, on the way endeavour to make up the matter with him;
+lest he drag thee before the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the
+officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. (59)I tell thee, thou
+mayest in no wise come out from thence, until thou hast paid the very
+last mite.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+NOW there were some present at that time who informed him of the
+Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. (2)And
+Jesus in reply said to them, Think ye that these Galileans were sinners
+above all the Galileans, because they suffered such things? (3)I tell
+you, No: for except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (4)Or
+those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them,
+think ye that they were debtors to divine justice above all the men who
+dwell at Jerusalem? (5)I tell you, No: but except ye repent, ye shall
+all likewise perish.
+
+(6)Then he spake this parable: A certain man had a fig-tree planted in
+his vineyard; and he came, expecting fruit on it, and found none.
+(7)Then said he to the vine-dresser, Lo! for three years have I come,
+expecting fruit on this fig-tree, and find none: cut it down; why doth
+it render the ground thus useless? (8)He answering said to him, Sir,
+let it e'en remain this year, until that I dig around it, and spread
+some manure: (9)perhaps it may then produce fruit: but if it does not,
+afterwards thou shalt cut it down.
+
+(10)And he was teaching in one of the synagogues, on the sabbath.
+(11)And, behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity
+eighteen years, and was bowed together, and unable to raise herself at
+all up. (12)But when Jesus saw her, he called out aloud, and said to
+her, Woman, thou art delivered from thine infirmity. (13)And he laid
+his hands upon her: and instantly she became erect, and glorified God.
+(14)Then the ruler of the synagogue, indignant, that on the sabbath
+Jesus had performed the cure, addressing himself to the multitude,
+said, There are six days in which work is to be done: on these
+therefore come and be cured, and not on the sabbath-day. (15)Then the
+Lord answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not every one of you
+on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead him to
+water? (16)And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom
+Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, to be loosed from this bond
+on the sabbath-day? (17)And when he had made this speech, all his
+opposers were covered with shame: and all the multitude rejoiced in all
+the glorious things which were done by him. (18)Then said he, To what
+is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I compare it? (19)It is
+like a grain of mustard, which a man took and put into his garden; and
+it grew, and became a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged on
+its branches.
+
+(20)And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? (21)It
+is like leaven, which a woman taking, covered up in three measures of
+meal, till the whole was leavened.
+
+(22)And he passed through the cities and villages, teaching, and making
+his way towards Jerusalem. (23)And a person said to him, Lord, are the
+saved few? And he said unto them, (24)Exert all your powers to enter
+through the strait gate: for many, I tell you, will seek to enter, but
+will not be able. (25)When the master of the family shall have arisen,
+and shut the door, and ye shall begin to stand without, and to knock at
+the door, saying, Master, master, open it for us! and he answering will
+tell you, I know you not whence ye are: (26)then shall ye begin to say,
+We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our
+streets. (27)And he will say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are;
+depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. (28)There shall be wailing
+and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob,
+and all the prophets, in the kingdom, and yourselves cast out. (29)And
+they shall come from the east, and west, and from north, and south, and
+shall sit down in the kingdom of God. (30)And, behold, there are last
+who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.
+
+(31)The same day came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Depart, and
+begone from hence: for Herod will kill thee. (32)And he said to them,
+Go tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and perform cures today
+and to-morrow, and on the third day I shall be perfected. (33)But I
+must go on to-day and to-morrow, and the day following: for it is
+impossible that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
+
+(34)O Jerusalem! Jerusalem! thou that killest the prophets, and stonest
+those who are sent unto thee; how often would I have collected thy
+children unto me, just as a hen gathereth her brood under her wings,
+and ye would not! (35)Behold, your house is left unto you desolate:
+verily I say unto you, That ye shall see me no more, till the day come
+when ye shall say, Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+AND it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the principal
+Pharisees, to eat bread on the sabbath, that they were watchfully
+observant of him. (2)And, behold, there was a certain man who had a
+dropsy, before him. (3)And Jesus addressing himself to the teachers of
+the law and the Pharisees, spake, saying, Is it lawful to perform cures
+on the sabbath? (4)And they said nothing. And he took him, and healed
+him, and sent him away; (5)and addressing them, said, Whose ass or ox
+is fallen into a pit, and doth he not immediately pull him out on the
+sabbath-day? (6)And they were unable to answer him in opposition to
+these things.
+
+(7)Then he spake to those who were invited, a parable, when he observed
+how they chose the principal seats; saying unto them, (8)When thou art
+invited of any person to a marriage entertainment, recline not on the
+principal couch; lest a more honourable personage than thyself be
+invited by him; (9)and he that invited thee and him, coming say to
+thee, Yield this person the place; and so thou shalt begin with shame
+to go down to the lowest place. (10)But when thou art invited, go and
+sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited thee comes, he
+may say to thee, Friend, go up higher; then shalt thou have respect in
+the presence of those who are seated with thee. (11)For every one who
+exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be
+exalted.
+
+(12)Then said he also to the person who had invited him, When thou
+makest a dinner or a supper, invite not thy friends, nor thy brethren,
+nor thy relations, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also invite thee
+again, and a recompence be made to thee. (13)But when thou makest an
+entertainment, invite the poor, the maimed, the halt, the blind:
+(14)and thou shalt be blessed; because they cannot recompense thee: for
+a recompence shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.
+
+(15)Then one of those who sat at table hearing these things, said to
+him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. (16)And
+he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and invited many:
+(17)and sent his servants at supper-time to say to the invited, Come;
+for all things are now ready. (18)And they all began with one voice to
+frame excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a field, and I must
+of necessity go and survey it: I pray thee hold me excused. (19)And
+another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and am going to make a
+trial of them: I pray thee accept my excuse. (20)And another said, I
+have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. (21)And that servant
+returning, informed his master of these things. Then the master of the
+family, being highly incensed, said to his servant, Go out instantly
+into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in hither the poor,
+and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. (22)And the servant said,
+Sir, it is done as thou orderedst, and yet there is room. (23)And the
+master said to the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and
+urge them to come in, that my house may be filled. (24)For I say unto
+you, That not one man of those who were invited shall taste of my
+supper.
+
+(25)And great multitudes followed him about: and he turned, and spoke
+to them, (26)If any man cometh after me, and hateth not father, and
+mother, and wife and children, and brothers, and sisters, yea, and his
+own life also, he cannot be my disciple. (27)And whosoever doth not
+bear his cross, and come after me, he cannot be my disciple. (28)For
+what man of you designing to erect a tower, doth not first sitting down
+calculate the expence, if he have sufficient to complete the work?
+(29)lest haply, after having laid the foundation, and being unable to
+finish it, all who look upon it begin to ridicule him, (30)saying, This
+man began to build, and was not able to finish. (31)Or what king, going
+forth to encounter another king in battle, doth not sit down first, and
+consult if he is able with ten thousand men to meet him who is coming
+against him with twenty thousand? (32)and if he be not, whilst he is
+still at a distance, he sendeth an embassy, and desires terms of peace.
+(33)So then, every one of you who will not part with all his
+possessions, cannot be my disciple.
+
+(34)Salt is good: but if the salt become insipid, by what shall it be
+seasoned? (35)It is neither fit for the land, nor for manure; but they
+cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+THEN drew nigh unto him all the tax-farmers and the sinners to hear
+him. (2)And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man
+entertains sinners, and eateth with them. (3)Then spake he unto them
+this parable, saying, (4)What man is there of you, possessing an
+hundred sheep, though he lose but one of them, will he not leave the
+ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until
+he find it? (5)and when he hath found it, he layeth it on his
+shoulders, rejoicing. (6)And coming home, he calleth together his
+friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Congratulate me; for I have
+found that sheep of mine which was lost. (7)I tell you, that just so
+will there be joy in heaven over one repentant sinner, more than over
+ninety-nine righteous persons, who hold not their need of repentance.
+(8)Or what woman having ten pieces of silver coin, if she lose one of
+them, doth she not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and make diligent
+search until she find it? (9)And having found it, she calleth her
+female friends and neighbours together, saying, Congratulate me; for I
+have found the silver piece I had lost. (10)Even so, I tell you, there
+is joy among the angels of God, over one repentant sinner.
+
+(11)Then he said, A certain man had two sons: (12)and the younger of
+them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of substance which
+falls to my share. And he divided with them his fortune. (13)And not
+many days after, the younger son, collecting his all, travelled into a
+far distant country, and there dissipated his substance in a life of
+debauchery. (14)But when he had spent all, there came a terrible famine
+in that region; and he began to know want. (15)And he went and
+connected himself with one of the citizens of that country; and he sent
+him into his fields to feed swine. (16)And he eagerly longed to fill
+his belly with the charob berries which the swine did eat: and no
+person gave him _a morsel_. (17)Then coming to himself, he said, How
+many hirelings of my father abound with loaves of bread, and I am
+pining away with famine! (18)I will arise and go to my father, and will
+say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
+(19)and I am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy
+hirelings. (20)And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet
+at a considerable distance, his father discovered him, and was moved
+with compassion, and running, fell on his neck, and kissed him again
+and again. (21)Then said the son unto him, Father, I have sinned
+against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy
+son. (22)But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe,
+and clothe him; and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet:
+(23)and bring hither the stall-fed steer, and kill it; and let us eat,
+and be joyous. (24)For this my son was dead, and is alive again; and
+was lost, and is found. And they began to be joyous. (25)Now his elder
+brother had been in the field: and when coming home he drew near the
+house, he heard a concert of music, and the chorus. (26)And calling one
+of the servants, he inquired what these things meant. (27)And he said,
+Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed for him the stall-fed
+steer, because he hath received him in health. (28)Then he was in great
+wrath, and would not enter the doors: therefore his father came out,
+and entreated him. (29)But he answering said to his father, Lo, these
+many years I am serving thee, and never have transgressed thy command:
+yet to me thou hast never once given a kid, that I might make merry
+with my friends: (30)but no sooner is this son of thine come, who hath
+devoured thy substance with whores, than thou hast killed for him the
+stall-fed steer. (31)And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me,
+and all my possessions are thine. (32)But it was right that we should
+rejoice, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive
+again; and was lost, and is found.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+THEN said he also to his disciples, There was a certain rich man, who
+had a steward; and he received an information against him, as having
+dissipated his treasures. (2)And calling him, he said to him, What is
+this report I hear of thee? give up the account of thy stewardship; for
+thou mayest be no longer in that office. (3)Then the steward said
+within himself, What shall I do? because my master is taking away the
+stewardship from me: to dig, I have not the strength; to beg, I am
+ashamed. (4)I know what I will do, that, when I am removed from the
+stewardship, they may entertain me at their houses. (5)So calling upon
+every one of his master's debtors, he said to the first, How much owest
+thou to my master? (6)And he said, A hundred baths of oil. And he said,
+Take thy account, and sit down directly, and write fifty. (7)Then said
+he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred core of
+wheat. And he saith to him, Take thy account, and write fourscore.
+(8)And the master praised the unjust steward, because he had acted
+providently: for the children of this world are more provident among
+their own generation of men, than the children of light. (9)And I say
+unto you, Make yourselves friends with the unrighteous mammon that when
+ye fail, they may receive you into the eternal mansions.
+
+(10)He that is faithful in the least thing, is faithful also in much:
+and he who is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much. (11)If
+therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will
+entrust you with the true? (12)and if ye have not been faithful in that
+which belongs to another, who will give up to you that which is your
+own? (13)No domestic can serve two masters: for either he will hate the
+one, and love the other; or he will cleave to the one, and neglect the
+other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
+
+(14)Then the Pharisees also, who were dear lovers of money, heard all
+these things, and they sneered at him. (15)And he said unto them, Ye
+are they who affect to be righteous persons before men; but God knoweth
+your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is an
+abomination in the sight of God. (16)The law and the prophets were
+until John: since that the kingdom of God is preached, and every man
+presseth into it. (17)But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass
+away, than for one tittle of the law to fail. (18)Every one who putteth
+away his wife and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and every one
+who marrieth a woman divorced from her husband, committeth adultery.
+
+(19)Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and
+fine linen, making splendid entertainments every day: (20)and there was
+a certain pauper, named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate covered with
+ulcers, (21)and importunately desiring to be fed with the crumbs which
+fell from the rich man's table: yea even the dogs came and licked his
+ulcers. (22)Now it came to pass that the poor man died, and was carried
+up by angels into the bosom of Abraham. Then the rich man also died,
+and was buried: (23)and in hell, lifting up his eyes, being in
+torments, he seeth Abraham at a vast distance, and Lazarus in his
+bosom. (24)And crying out, he said, Father Abraham, have compassion on
+me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water,
+and cool my tongue; for I am tormented with this flame. (25)But Abraham
+said, Son, remember that thou hast received thy good things during thy
+life, and Lazarus, in like manner, what was afflictive: but now he is
+comforted, and thou art tormented. (26)And besides all these
+considerations, between us and you there is a vast chasm fixed: so that
+they who might be willing to pass from hence to you, cannot; neither
+can they pass through to us, from thence. (27)And he said, I entreat
+thee then, father, that thou wouldest send him to my paternal mansion:
+(28)for I have five brothers: that he may testify to them, that they
+also come not into this place of torment. (29)Abraham saith to him,
+They have Moses and the prophets; let them hearken to them. (30)But he
+said, Ah no, father Abraham! but if one came to them from the dead,
+they will repent. (31)Then he said to him, If they hearken not to Moses
+and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from
+the dead.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+THEN he said to his disciples, It is impossible that offences should
+not come; but wo to him through whom they come! (2)It would be
+advantageous for him, if a milstone were hanged about his neck, and he
+were cast into the sea, rather than offend one of these little ones.
+(3)Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin against thee, reprove
+him; and if he repent, forgive him. (4)And if seven times in the day he
+sin against thee, and seven times in the day return to thee, saying, I
+repent; thou shalt forgive him.
+
+(5)And the disciples said unto the Lord, increase our faith. (6)And the
+Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard, ye might say to that
+sycamore-tree, Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea; and it would
+obey you.
+
+(7)But which of you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, when he
+cometh from the field, will say immediately, Come, sit down at table?
+(8)And will he not rather say, Prepare for me to sup, and gird thyself,
+and wait upon me, till I eat and drink; and after that, thou shalt eat
+and drink thyself? (9)Doth he hold it as a favour from that servant,
+that he did the things which were ordered him? I think not. (10)So also
+ye, when ye have done all things commanded you, say, We are
+unprofitable servants: for we have but done what was our duty to do.
+
+(11)And it came to pass, as he was going towards Jerusalem, he passed
+also through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. (12)And as he was
+entering a certain village, ten leprous men met him, who stood at a
+distance: (13)and they lift up their voice, saying, Jesus, Master, have
+mercy on us! (14)And looking towards them, he said, Go, shew yourselves
+to the priests. And it came to pass, that as they were on the road,
+they were made clean. (15)Then one of them, seeing that he was cured,
+returned, and with a loud voice gave glory to God, (16)and fell
+prostrate at his feet giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
+(17)Then Jesus spake and said, were there not ten cleansed? but where
+are the nine? (18)There are none found returning to give glory to God,
+but this alien. (19)And he said to him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith
+hath saved thee.
+
+(20)And being asked by one of the Pharisees, When cometh the kingdom of
+God? he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with
+observation: (21)neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for,
+behold, the kingdom of God is within you. (22)Then said he to the
+disciples, The days will come when ye shall eagerly desire to see one
+of the days of the Son of man, and shall not see it. (23)And they will
+say to you, Lo here! and lo there! go not after them, nor follow them.
+(24)For as the lightning flashing from one quarter under heaven,
+shineth to another quarter under heaven; so shall the Son of man also
+be at his day. (25)But he must first suffer many things, and be
+rejected by this generation. (26)And as it was in the days of Noah, so
+shall it also be in the days of the coming of the Son of man. (27)They
+did eat, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until
+the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the deluge came, and
+destroyed them all.
+
+(28)Even so, likewise, it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they
+drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; (29)but the
+day Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven,
+and destroyed them all. (30)Just so will it be in the day when the Son
+of man shall be revealed. (31)In that day, let not the man who is upon
+the roof, and his goods in the house, go down to carry them away: and
+he that is in the field, in like manner, let him not return for any
+things behind him. (32)Remember Lot's wife. (33)Whosoever seeketh to
+preserve his life shall lose it; and whosoever would lose it, shall
+preserve it. (34)I tell you, in that night two shall be in the same
+bed; the one shall be seized, and the other dismissed. Two women shall
+be grinding together: the one shall be seized, and the other dismissed.
+(35)Two shall be in the field; the one shall be seized, and the other
+dismissed. (36)TEXT OMITTED (37)And they answering, said to him, Where,
+Lord? And he said, Wherever the carcase is, there will the eagles be
+gathered together.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+THEN he spake also to them a parable, to shew that we ought to pray
+always, and not faint; (2)saying, There was a certain judge in a
+particular city, having no fear of God, nor respect for man: (3)and
+there was a certain widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Do
+me justice against my adversary. (4)And he would not for a long while:
+but after this he said, Though I fear not God, nor respect man; (5)yet
+because this woman is so troublesome to me, I will do her justice, lest
+by her perpetual coming she stun me with her importunity, (6)Then said
+the Lord, Hear what the unjust judge saith. (7)And shall not God
+execute vengeance for his own elect, who cry out to him day and night,
+though he bear long with them? (8)Yes, I tell you, that he will avenge
+them quickly. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, ah! shall he
+find faith on the earth?
+
+(9)Then he spake also this parable to certain persons, who had
+confidence in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised
+others: (10)Two men went up to the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee,
+the other a tax-farmer. (11)The Pharisee, standing by himself, made
+this prayer: God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of mankind,
+extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this tax-gatherer. (12)I keep a
+fast twice a week, I pay the tenth of all things I possess. (13)And the
+tax-gatherer standing at a distance, would not even so much as lift his
+eyes heaven-ward, but smote on his breast, saying, May God accept the
+atonement for me a sinner! (14)I say to you, Went this man down to his
+house justified, or the other? for every one who exalteth himself shall
+be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
+
+(15)Then they brought him infants also, that he should touch them: but
+the disciples, when they saw it, rebuked them. (16)But Jesus calling
+them to him, said, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder
+them not for of such is the kingdom of God. (17)Verily I say unto you,
+Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he
+shall not enter therein.
+
+(18)And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, by doing what
+shall I inherit eternal life? (19)Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou
+me good? there is none good, but one, even God.
+
+(20)Thou knowest the commandments, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou
+shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false
+witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. (21)Then he said, All these
+things have I observed from my youth. (22)Then Jesus hearing this, said
+to him, Yet one thing thou lackest: sell all whatsoever thou hast, and
+distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and
+come, follow me. (23)But he, on hearing these things, was exceeding
+sorrowful: for he was very rich. (24)Then Jesus, observing that he was
+very sorrowful, said, How difficultly shall they who have riches, enter
+into the kingdom of God! (25)It is easier for a camel to go through the
+eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
+(26)And those who heard it said, Who then can be saved? (27)And he
+said, The things impossible with men, are possible with God. (28)Then
+said Peter, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. (29)And he said
+unto them, Verily I say unto you, that there is no man who hath left
+family, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the sake of
+the kingdom of God, (30)who shall not receive back manifold more in
+this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
+
+(31)Then taking aside the twelve, he said to them, Lo, we are going up
+to Jerusalem, and all things written by the prophets concerning the Son
+of man will be fulfilled. (32)For he shall be delivered up to the
+Gentiles, and they shall insult him, and treat him with indignity, and
+spit upon him: (33)and after scourging, shall slay him: and the third
+day he shall rise again. (34)And they understood none of these things:
+and the saying was concealed from them, and they knew not the things
+which were spoken.
+
+(35)And it came to pass, as he drew nigh to Jerusalem, a certain blind
+man sat by the road-side begging: (36)and hearing the multitude passing
+by, he inquired what was the cause. (37)And they told him, that Jesus
+the Nazarean is going by. (38)And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of
+David, have mercy on me! (39)And they who were going before rebuked
+him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Son
+of David, have mercy on me! (40)Then Jesus stood still, and commanded
+him to be brought to him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
+(41)saying, What wist thou that I should do for thee? Then he said,
+Lord, that I may receive my sight. (42)And Jesus said unto him, Receive
+thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. (43)And instantly he received
+sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they
+saw it, gave praise to God.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+AND entering into Jericho, he passed through. (2)And there was a person
+whose name was Zaccheus, and he was a principal farmer of the taxes,
+and the man was rich. (3)And he was desirous to have a sight of Jesus,
+what sort of person he was; and he could not, because of the crowd, for
+he was short of stature. (4)So running before, he climbed up a
+sycamore-tree, in order to get a sight of him: for he was about to pass
+that way. (5)And when he was come to the spot, Jesus looking up, saw
+him, and said to him, Zaccheus, come down speedily; for to-day I must
+abide at thy house. (6)And he hastened to come down, and entertained
+him gladly. (7)And when they all saw it, they murmured, saying, That he
+is gone to lodge with a man, a notorious sinner. (8)Then Zaccheus
+standing up, said unto the Lord, Behold, the half of my goods, Lord, I
+give unto the poor; and if I have got any thing from any man, by laying
+false informations, I am ready to restore fourfold. (9)Then said Jesus
+unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, because that he also
+is a son of Abraham. (10)For the Son of man is come to seek and to save
+that which was lost.
+
+(11)And as they were hearkening to these things, he proceeded on, and
+spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and they supposed
+that immediately the kingdom of God would openly appear. (12)He said
+therefore, A certain man of noble family went into a distant region, to
+receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. (13)And calling his ten
+servants, he gave them ten manehs[15], and said unto them, Employ
+yourselves in traffic, till I come back. (14)But his citizens hated
+him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man
+to rule over us. (15)And it came to pass, at his return, after
+receiving the kingdom, that he ordered the servants to be called, to
+whom he had given the money, that he might know what every one had
+gained by his traffic. (16)Then came the first, and said, Sir, thy
+maneh has gained ten manehs. (17)And he said unto him, Well done, good
+servant: because thou hast been faithful in the least matter, hold thou
+dominion over ten cities. (18)And the second came, saying, Lord, thy
+maneh hath gained five manehs. (19)Then said he also to this man, Be
+thou also over five cities. (20)And another came, saying, Master, there
+is thy maneh, which I have kept wrapt up in a napkin: (21)for I was
+afraid of thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up where
+thou hadst laid nothing down, and reapest where thou didst not sow.
+(22)And he said to him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou
+wicked servant. Thou knewest that I am an austere man, taking up what I
+laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow; (23)why then gavest thou
+not my money to the bank, so when I came I might have required it with
+interest? (24)And he said to those who stood by, Take from him the
+maneh, and give it to him who hath the ten manehs. (25)(And they say
+unto him, Sir, he hath ten manehs.) (26)For I say unto you, That to
+every one who hath, shall more be given; but from him that hath not,
+even that which he hath shall be taken away from him. (27)But as for
+these enemies of mine, who would not that I should reign over them,
+bring them hither, and slay them before me.
+
+(28)And having thus spoken, he proceeded forward, going up to
+Jerusalem. (29)And it came to pass, as he drew near to Bethphage and
+Bethany, to the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his
+disciples, (30)saying, Go into the opposite village; in which, as ye
+are at the entrance, ye will find a foal tied, on which no man hath
+ever yet sat: loose, and bring him. (31)And if any man ask you, Why ye
+loose it? thus shall ye say to him, That the Lord hath need of him.
+(32)Then they who were sent, going, found it just as he had described
+to them. (33)And as they were untying the foal, the owners of it said
+to them, Why loose ye the foal? (34)And they said, The Lord hath need
+of him. (35)And they brought him to Jesus: and throwing their cloaks on
+the foal, they set Jesus thereon. (36)And as he went, they spread under
+him their garments on the road. (37)And when he was now approaching, at
+the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the
+disciples rejoicing began to praise God with a loud voice for all the
+miracles which they had seen; (38)saying, Blessed is the King, who
+cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the
+highest.
+
+(39)And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said unto him, Master,
+reprove thy disciples. (40)And he replying said to them. I tell you
+that, should these be silent, the very stones would cry out.
+
+(41)And as he drew near, beholding the city, he wept over it,
+(42)saying, Oh that thou hadst known, even in this thy day, the things
+that are for thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. (43)For
+the days will come upon thee, when thy enemies shall cast up a trench
+around thee, and encircle thee about, and straiten thee on every side,
+(44)and will dash thee on the ground, and thy children within thee; and
+will not leave in thee one stone upon another: because thou knewest not
+the season of thy visitation.
+
+(45)And entering into the temple, he began to cast out those who sold
+and bought in the temple; (46)saying unto them, It is written, My house
+is the house of prayer[16]: but ye have made it a den of robbers.
+
+(47)And he continued daily teaching in the temple. Then the chief
+priests and the scribes sought to destroy him, with the heads of the
+people, (48)but did not discover how they could do any thing: for all
+the people attentively hung on his lips.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+AND it came to pass, on one of those days, as he was teaching the
+people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and
+scribes with the elders came upon him, (2)and spake to him, saying,
+Tell us by what authority thou doest these things or who is he that
+giveth thee this authority? (3)Then he answering said to them, I also
+will ask you one question; and resolve me: (4)The baptism of John, was
+it from heaven, or of men? (5)And they reasoned among themselves,
+saying, If we reply, From heaven; he will say, Wherefore then did ye
+not believe him? (6)But if we say, Of men; all the people will stone
+us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet. (7)And they
+answered, We know not from whence. (8)And Jesus said to them, Neither
+tell I you by what authority I do these things.
+
+(9)Then he began to speak to the people this parable: A certain man
+planted a vineyard, and delivered it to husbandmen, and went abroad for
+a long while. (10)And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a
+servant, that they might give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the
+husbandmen beat, and sent him away empty. (11)And he again sent another
+servant: and him also they beat, and treating him with indignity, sent
+him away empty. (12)And he sent yet a third: and him they also wounded,
+and cast out. (13)Then said the master of the vineyard, What shall I
+do? I will send my beloved son: probably when they see him, they will
+shew him respect. (14)But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned
+among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that
+the inheritance may be our own. (15)So casting him out of the vineyard,
+they slew him. What then will the master of the vineyard do with these
+men? (16)He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give the
+vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said God forbid.
+(17)Then he looked on them, and said, What is this then which is
+written[17], The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become
+the head of the corner? (18)Every one who falleth upon this stone shall
+be broken to pieces; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him
+to powder. (19)And the chief priests and the scribes sought to lay
+hands on him at that time; and were afraid of the people: for they knew
+that he had spoken this parable against them.
+
+(20)And watching him, they sent men they had suborned, who pretended
+that they were righteous persons, in order to lay hold of some word of
+his, that they might deliver him to the power and authority of the
+governor. (21)And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou
+speakest and teachest rightly, and respectest no man's person, but
+teachest the way of God in truth: (22)Is it lawful for us to pay
+tribute to Caesar, or not? (23)Then he, aware of their crafty design,
+said unto them, Why tempt ye me? (24)Shew me a denarius. Whose image
+and inscription hath it? And they answering said, Caesar's. (25)Then
+said he to them, Pay therefore to Caesar the things which are Caesar's,
+and to God the things which are God's. (26)And they were unable to lay
+hold of a single expression of his before the people: and marvelling at
+his answer, they were silenced.
+
+(27)Then certain of the Sadducees, who contend that there is no
+resurrection, asked him, (28)saying, Master, Moses wrote for us[18], If
+a man's brother die, having a wife, and he die childless, that his
+brother should take the wife, and raise up seed for his brother.
+(29)Now there were seven brothers: and the first taking a wife, died
+childless. (30)And the second taking the wife, he also died childless.
+(31)Then the third took her; and also all the seven in like manner: and
+left no children, and died. (32)And last of all died also the woman.
+(33)In the resurrection therefore whose wife of them shall she be? for
+the seven had her to wife. (34)And Jesus in reply said to them, The
+children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: (35)but they
+who are counted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection of
+the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: (36)neither can
+they die any more: for they are like the angels; and are the children
+of God, being the children of the resurrection. (37)Now that the dead
+are raised, even Moses intimated at the bush[19], when he called the
+Lord, "the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob."
+(38)Now God is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live
+with him. (39)Then some of the scribes addressing him said, Master,
+admirably hast thou spoken! (40)And after that they durst not put
+another question to him.
+
+(41)Then he spake to them: How say they that the Messiah is the son of
+David? (42)Yet David himself, in the book of Psalms, saith, "The Lord
+said unto my Lord, Sit down at my right hand, (43)until I put thine
+enemies for a footstool of thy feet[20]." (44)David then calleth him
+Lord, and how then is he his son?
+
+(45)And whilst all the people were hearkening, he said to his
+disciples, (46)Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk about in
+trailing robes, and love salutations in the public places, and the
+principal seats in the synagogues, and the most honourable couch at
+suppers; (47)who devour the houses of widows, and for a pretext make
+long prayers: these shall receive a more abundant punishment.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AND as he looked up, he saw some casting their gifts into the treasury
+who were rich. (2)And he observed also a certain widow, miserably poor,
+put in there two mites. (3)And he said, Of a truth I tell you that this
+poor widow hath put in more than all they: (4)for all they have of
+their superfluity cast into the oblations for God: but she out of her
+indigence hath cast in all the substance which she possessed.
+
+(5)And some of them talking of the temple, how adorned it was with the
+beautiful stone-work and the dedicated offerings, he said, (6)As for
+these things which ye are gazing upon, the days will come, in which one
+stone will not be left upon another, that shall not be utterly thrown
+down. (7)And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these
+things be? and what is the sign, when these things are ready to come to
+pass? (8)Then he said, Take heed that ye be not deluded: for many will
+come in my name, saying, I am he; and the period approaches: go not
+therefore after them. (9)But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions,
+be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the
+conclusion is not immediately. (10)Then saith he unto them, Nation
+shall rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: (11)and
+great earthquakes shall be in different places, and famines, and
+pestilences; and in the heaven shall be frightful appearances, and
+mighty signs. (12)But before all these things, they will lay hands on
+you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and to
+prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.
+(13)And it shall afford you an opportunity to bear your testimony.
+(14)Therefore rest satisfied in your hearts, not to premeditate what
+apology to make: (15)for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all
+your adversaries shall be utterly unable to contradict or resist.
+(16)But ye shall be betrayed even by parents, and brethren, and
+relations, and friends; and some of you they shall put to death.
+(17)And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. (18)Though a
+hair of your head shall in nowise perish. (19)In your patience possess
+ye your souls. (20)But when ye see Jerusalem, encircled with armies,
+then know that the desolation of it approaches. (21)Then let those who
+are in Judea fly unto the mountains; and let those who are in the midst
+of her get far away: and they who are in the countries, let them not
+enter into her. (22)For these are the days of vengeance, when all
+things which are written shall be fulfilled. (23)But wo to those who
+are big with child, and have infants at their breasts, in those days!
+for there shall be great distress on the earth, and wrath upon this
+people. (24)And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be
+led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden under
+foot of the Gentiles, until the times appointed for the Gentiles shall
+come to their period. (25)And there shall be signs in the sun, and in
+the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations,
+with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (26)men terrified to
+death with fear, and expectation of the calamities coming on the earth:
+for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. (27)And then shall they see
+the Son of man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory. (28)And
+when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your
+heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
+
+(29)And he spake a parable unto them, Behold the fig-tree, and all the
+trees, (30)when they now put forth, as soon as ye see it ye know in
+yourselves that the summer is now near: (31)so ye also, when ye see
+these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is at hand.
+(32)Verily I say unto you, That this generation shall in nowise pass
+away, until all these things come to pass. (33)Heaven and earth shall
+pass away: but my words shall never pass away. (34)But take heed to
+yourselves, lest at any time your hearts should be overloaded with
+surfeiting and drunkenness, and the anxious cares of life, and that day
+should come upon you unawares. (35)For as a snare shall it come upon
+all that are settled on the face of the whole earth. (36)Watch
+therefore, praying at every proper opportunity, that ye may be
+accounted worthy to escape all these things which are ready to come to
+pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
+
+(37)And during the day he continued teaching in the temple; but at
+night he went out, and lodged in the mountain called the mount of
+Olives. (38)And all the people came to him early in the morning at the
+temple, to hear him.
+
+CHAP. XXII.
+
+AND the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was at
+hand. (2)And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might
+destroy him; for they were afraid of the people. (3)Then entered Satan
+into Judas called Iscariot, though he was of the number of the twelve.
+(4)And he went and conversed with the chief priests and the captains,
+by what means he could betray him unto them. (5)And they were glad, and
+agreed with him to give him a sum of money. (6)And he gave them his
+promise, and sought the favourable opportunity to betray him to them,
+in the absence of the multitude.
+
+(7)Then came the day of unleavened bread, on which the passover must be
+killed. (8)And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go, prepare for us the
+passover, that we may eat it. (9)And they said unto him, Where wilt
+thou that we prepare it? (10)And he said unto them, Lo! as you are at
+the entrance of the city, there will a man meet you, carrying a pitcher
+of water; follow him into the house whither he is going. (11)And say to
+the master of that family, The teacher saith to thee, Where is the
+dining-room, in which I can eat the passover with my disciples? (12)And
+he will shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
+(13)And they going away, found it just as he had told them: and they
+made ready the passover. (14)And when the hour was come, he sat down,
+and the twelve apostles with him. (15)And he said unto them, With
+earnest desire have I longed to eat this passover with you before I
+suffer: (16)for I tell you, that I will no more ever eat of it, until
+it shall be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. (17)And taking the cup,
+after having given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide among
+yourselves: (18)for I say unto you, that I shall no more drink of the
+fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God come. (19)And taking a
+loaf, he gave thanks, and brake, and gave it to them, saying, This is
+my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me. (20)And
+the cup in like manner, after supper, saying, This cup is the new
+testament in my blood, which is shed for you. (21)But lo! the hand of
+him that betrayeth me is with me at the table. (22)And the Son of man
+indeed goeth, as is decreed: but wo to that man by whom he is betrayed!
+(23)And they began to question among themselves, who it could possibly
+be of them who should do this thing.
+
+(24)Now it came to pass, that there was also a contention among them,
+even which of them should be accounted to be the greatest. (25)And he
+said to them, The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they who
+exercise authority over them are called benefactors. (26)But ye shall
+not act thus: but the superior among you, let him be as the junior; and
+he that presideth, as he that serveth. (27)For which is the greater, he
+that sitteth at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at
+table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth. (28)Ye are they
+who have continued with me during my trials. (29)And I appoint you, as
+my Father hath appointed me, a kingdom; (30)that ye may eat and drink
+at my table in my kingdom, and be seated on thrones, judging the twelve
+tribes of Israel.
+
+(31)And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, lo! Satan hath earnestly sought
+you, that he might sift you as wheat: (32)but I have prayed for thee,
+that thy faith may not fail: and when thou art returned, stablish thy
+brethren. (33)Then he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee,
+to prison, and to death! (34)And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock
+shall not crow this day, before thou shalt thrice deny having known me.
+
+(35)And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, or scrip, or
+sandals, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. (36)Then said he
+to them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him also take a scrip: and
+he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword. (37)For I
+tell you, that what hath already been written must be fulfilled in me,
+namely, "He was numbered with the transgressors[21]:" for the things
+also concerning me draw to their period. (38)Then they said, Lord,
+behold, here are two swords, and he said to them, It is enough.
+
+(39)And going out, he went, according to his custom, to the mount of
+Olives; and his disciples also followed him. (40)And when he came to
+the spot, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
+(41)And he withdrew from them about a stone's cast, and kneeling down,
+he prayed, (42)saying, Father, if thou wilt, remove this cup from me!
+nevertheless, not my will, but thine, be done. (43)And an angel from
+heaven appeared to him, strengthening him. (44)And being in an agony,
+he prayed with greater intenseness: and his sweat was as clots of blood
+falling on the ground. (45)And when he rose up from prayer, on coming
+to his disciples, he found them sleeping from sorrow. (46)And he said
+unto them, Why sleep ye? rise up, and pray, that ye enter not into
+temptation.
+
+(47)And while he was yet speaking, behold a multitude, and he who was
+called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and approached Jesus
+to kiss him. (48)Then said Jesus unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the
+Son of man with a kiss? (49)Then when they who were about him saw what
+was ready to happen, they said unto him, Lord, shall we strike with the
+sword? (50)And one of them struck at a servant of the high-priest, and
+cut off his right ear. (51)Then Jesus, addressing them, said, Permit me
+thus far: and touching his ear, he healed him. (52)Then said Jesus to
+the chief priests and captains of the temple, and to the elders who
+were come forth against him, Are ye come out as against a robber, with
+swords and staves? (53)When I was daily with you in the temple, ye
+stretched out no hands upon me: but this is your hour, and the power of
+darkness.
+
+(54)Then seizing upon him, they led him away, and brought him into the
+palace of the high-priest. But Peter followed at a distance. (55)And as
+they had lighted a fire in the middle of the hall, and had seated
+themselves in a company, Peter sat down in the midst of them. (56)But a
+certain maid-servant who sat at the fire, eyeing him, and looking at
+him stedfastly, said, This man was also with him. (57)But he denied
+him, saying, Woman, I know him not. (58)And after a little while
+another seeing him, said, Surely thou art one of them. Then said Peter,
+Man, I am not. (59)And at about an hour's distance, another person
+strongly asserted, saying, Of a certainty this fellow was also with
+him: for he too is a Galilean. (60)And Peter said, Man, I know not what
+thou sayest. And instantly, while he was yet speaking, the cock crew.
+(61)And the Lord, turning round, looked upon Peter. And Peter
+remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, That before
+the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. (62)And Peter going without,
+wept bitterly.
+
+(63)And the men who held Jesus insulted him, beating him with rods;
+(64)and blindfolding him, smote him on the face, and asked him, saying,
+Prophesy, who is he that struck thee? (65)And many other things,
+blaspheming, spake they against him.
+
+(66)And when the day broke, the elders of the people and the chief
+priests and scribes assembled, and brought him into their sanhedrim,
+saying, (67)If thou art the Messiah, tell us. And he said unto them, If
+I tell you, ye will not believe: (68)and if I shall ask you any
+question, ye will neither answer me, nor let me go free. (69)Hereafter
+shall the Son of man sit at the right hand of the power of God.
+(70)Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto
+them, Yourselves say that I am. (71)Then they said, What further need
+have we of witness? for we have heard it from his own mouth.
+
+CHAP. XXIII.
+
+AND the whole multitude of them rising up, led him to Pilate, (2)and
+began to accuse him, saying, We have found this fellow perverting the
+nation, and forbidding to pay tribute to Caesar; pretending that he
+himself is the King Messiah. (3)Then Pilate interrogated him, saying,
+Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said to him, Thou
+sayest so. (4)Then said Pilate unto the chief priests and the
+multitudes, I find nothing culpable in this man. (5)But they were
+urgent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching through all Judea,
+beginning from Galilee even to this place. (6)When Pilate heard of
+Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean? (7)And when he knew
+that he came out of Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was
+himself at Jerusalem in those days.
+
+(8)Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was vastly delighted: for he had been
+long desirous to see him, because he had heard many things of him; and
+he hoped to see some miracle wrought by him. (9)And he put a variety of
+questions to him; but he made him no reply. (10)And the chief priests
+and the scribes stood up vehemently accusing him. (11)Then Herod with
+his guards treated him with contempt, and in derision clothed him in a
+splendid robe, and sent him back to Pilate. (12)And Pilate and Herod
+the same day became friends together: for they had previously been at
+enmity with each other.
+
+(13)Then Pilate, convoking the chief priests and the rulers and the
+people, (14)said unto them, Ye have brought this man to me, as one who
+perverteth the people: and lo! on examining him before you, I have
+found nothing culpable in this man, respecting the charges ye bring
+against him: (15)nor Herod neither: for I referred you to him; and, lo,
+nothing is done to this man, as if he deserved death. (16)I will
+therefore, after scourging, discharge him. (17)(Now he held it
+necessary to release one to them at the feast.) (18)Then the whole
+multitude set up a cry, saying, Away with this fellow, and release unto
+us Barabbas! (19)(who for a certain sedition raised in the city, and
+for murder, had been cast into prison.) (20)Again therefore Pilate
+called out to them, desirous to see Jesus at liberty. (21)But they
+clamoured the more, saying, Crucify, crucify him. (22)Then the third
+time he said to them, What evil hath this man done? I have found
+nothing deserving death in him: I will therefore, after scourging,
+discharge him. (23)But they were instant with the most clamorous
+vociferations, soliciting that he might be crucified. And their
+clamours, and those of the chief priests, bore him down. (24)Then
+Pilate decreed that their petition should be granted.
+
+(25)Then released he to them him who for sedition and murder had been
+cast into prison; but he gave up Jesus to their will. (26)And as they
+led him out, laying hold on one Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming from
+the country, they laid on him the cross, to carry after Jesus. (27)And
+a great multitude of the people and of women followed him, who also
+beat their breasts and lamented him bitterly. (28)But Jesus turning to
+them, said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but for
+yourselves, and for your children. (29)For, behold, the days are
+coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs
+which have not borne, and the breasts which never suckled. (30)Then
+shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us! and to the hills,
+Cover us! (31)For if they do all these things with the green wood, what
+will be done with the dry?
+
+(32)Now there were two other persons, malefactors, led out with him to
+be executed. (33)And when they came to a place called Calvary, there
+they crucified him, and the malefactors, the one on the right hand, and
+the other on the left. (34)And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for
+they know not what they do. Then dividing his garments, they cast the
+lot.
+
+(35)And the people stood looking on. And the rulers also with them
+derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this
+fellow is the Messiah, the elect of God. (36)And the soldiers also
+insulted him, coming and offering him vinegar, (37)and saying, if thou
+art the King of the Jews, save thyself. (38)And there was an
+inscription written over him in Greek, Roman, and Hebrew characters,
+THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
+
+(39)Then one of the suspended malefactors blasphemed him, saying, If
+thou art the Messiah, save thyself and us. (40)But the other addressing
+him, rebuked him, saying, Hast thou no fear of God, when thou art under
+the same condemnation? (41)And we indeed justly, for we receive
+deserved punishment for the crimes we have committed: but this man hath
+done nothing amiss. (42)And he said to Jesus, Remember me, Lord, when
+thou comest in thy kingdom. (43)And Jesus said to him. Verily I say
+unto thee, To-day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
+
+(44)And it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all
+the land until the ninth hour. (45)And the sun was darkened, and the
+veil of the temple was rent in the midst. (46)And Jesus crying with a
+loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit: and having
+said this, he expired. (47)And the centurion observing what had come to
+pass, glorified God, saying, Verily this man was a righteous person.
+
+(48)And all the multitudes who had come together for this spectacle,
+when they saw the things which were done, beating their breasts,
+returned. (49)And all his acquaintance stood afar off, and the women
+which followed him from Galilee, beholding these things.
+
+(50)And lo! a man named Joseph, being a member of the council, a good
+man, and a just; (51)(who had not given his assent to their
+determination and deed;) being of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who
+himself also expected the coming of the kingdom of God. (52)He went in
+to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. (53)And taking it down from
+the cross, he wrapped it in linen cloth, and laid it in a sepulchre
+hewn out of a rock, where none had ever yet lain. (54)And that was the
+preparation-day, and the sabbath's twilight[22] was approaching.
+
+(55)Then the women also, his attendants, who had followed him out of
+Galilee, observed the sepulchre, and how his corpse was laid out.
+(56)And returning, they made preparation of aromatics and unguents; and
+they rested the sabbath-day, according to the commandment.
+
+CHAP. XXIV.
+
+NOW on the first day of the week, at the earliest dawn of day, they
+came to the sepulchre, bringing the aromatics which they had prepared,
+and certain others with them. (2)And they found the stone rolled away
+from the sepulchre. (3)And on entering, found not the body of the Lord
+Jesus. (4)And it came to pass, as they were in the greatest perplexity
+concerning this matter, then behold, two men stood by them in refulgent
+garments: (5)and when they were exceedingly terrified, and inclined
+their face to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living
+among the dead? (6)he is not here; he is risen: remember how he spoke
+to you, while he was yet in Galilee, (7)saying, That the Son of man
+must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified,
+and the third day rise again. (8)And they remembered his declarations,
+(9)and returning from the sepulchre, told all these things to the
+eleven, and to the rest. (10)Now there were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna,
+and Mary the mother of James, and the other women who were with them,
+that told these things to the apostles. (11)And their declarations
+seemed in their view as a mere fancy, and they gave them no credence.
+(12)Then Peter rising up, ran off to the sepulchre, and leaning forward
+saw the linen clothes laid separately, and went away wondering in
+himself what was become of him.
+
+(13)And behold, two of them were going the same day to a village,
+distant about sixty furlongs from Jerusalem, called Emmaus. (14)And
+they were conversing with each other, concerning all those things which
+had happened. (15)And it came to pass, as they were conversing
+together, and talking the matter over, even Jesus himself drew near,
+and walked on with them. (16)But their eyes were under a restraint,
+that they might not discover him. (17)And he said unto them, What are
+these discourses that ye interchange among you, as ye are walking, and
+bear such a face of dejection? (18)Then one of them, named Cleopas,
+answering said, Art thou the only sojourner at Jerusalem, who hath not
+known the singular events of those days? (19)And he said to them, Of
+what sort? and they said to him, Those which relate to Jesus the
+Nazarean, who was a man, a prophet, mighty in word and deed before God
+and all the people: (20)and how our chief priests and rulers delivered
+him up to a sentence of death, and crucified him. (21)But we had
+entertained hopes that this was the person who should have redeemed
+Israel: and ah! besides all these things, to-day concludes that third
+day since these things were done. (22)And indeed, certain women
+belonging to us exceedingly amazed us who were very early at the
+sepulchre; (23)and not finding his body, came, saying, that they had
+also seen a vision of angels, who told them that he was alive. (24)And
+some of those who were with us went to the sepulchre, and found every
+thing just as the women had said: but him they did not see. (25)And he
+said unto them, O ye void of understanding, and slow of heart to
+believe all that the prophets have spoken! (26)Ought not the Messiah to
+suffer these things, and to enter into his glory? (27)And beginning
+from Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them in all the
+scriptures, the things relating to himself. (28)And they drew nigh to
+the village, whither they were going: and he was proceeding on, as if
+going farther. (29)And they warmly pressed him, saying, Stay with us:
+for the evening draws on, and the day declines. And he went in to stay
+with them. (30)And it came to pass, when he was sitting down at table
+with them, taking up a loaf, he blessed it, and breaking, distributed
+it to them. (31)Then their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he
+became invisible to them. (32)And they said to each other, Did not our
+hearts burn within us, as he talked with us on the road, and as he
+distinctly opened to us the scriptures? (33)And rising up the same
+hour, they returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who
+were with them crowded together, (34)saying, The Lord is risen
+assuredly, and hath appeared to Simon. (35)Then these recounted what
+had passed on the road, and how he was known to them by the breaking of
+the bread.
+
+(36)While they were relating these things, Jesus himself stood in the
+midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you! (37)But
+terrified and affrighted, they thought they saw a spirit. (38)And he
+said to them, Why are ye under such agitation of mind? and why do
+reasonings arise in your hearts? (39)look upon my hands and my feet,
+that it is my very self: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not
+flesh and bones, as ye see me have. (40)And thus speaking, he exposed
+to them his hands and his feet. (41)But when they still could not
+credit it for joy, and marvelled, he said unto them, Have ye here any
+thing eatable? (42)Then they gave him a part of a broiled fish, and a
+piece of honey-comb. (43)And receiving it, he did eat in their
+presence. (44)And said unto them, These are the sayings which I spake
+unto you, when I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled,
+which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the
+Psalms, concerning me. (45)Then opened he thoroughly their
+understanding, that they should understand the scriptures, (46)and said
+to them, That thus it is written, and thus must the Messiah suffer, and
+rise again from the dead the third day (47)and that repentance and
+remission of sin should be preached in his name unto all nations,
+beginning from Jerusalem. (48)And ye are the witnesses of these things.
+(49)And, behold, I send unto you the promise of my Father: but sit ye
+down in the city of Jerusalem, until ye shall be endued with power from
+on high. (50)And he led them without _the city_ as far as Bethany, and
+lifting up his hands he blessed them. (51)And it came to pass, as he
+pronounced the benediction upon them, he was parted from them, and
+taken up into heaven. (52)And they, after paying him their adorations,
+returned to Jerusalem with vast joy: (53)and were continually in the
+temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word
+was God. (2)He was in the beginning with God. (3)All things were made
+by him; and without him was not one thing made that was made. (4)In him
+was life; and the life was the light of men. (5)And the light shineth
+in darkness; and the darkness did not comprehend it.
+
+(6)A man was sent from God, whose name was John. (7)He came for a
+witness, that he might bear testimony concerning the Light, that all
+men through him might believe. (8)He was not the Light, but sent that
+he should bear testimony concerning the Light. (9)He was that true
+Light, which illumines every man by his coming into the world. (10)He
+was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him
+not. (11)He came unto his peculiar people, and his peculiar people did
+not receive him. (12)But as many as did receive him, on them he
+bestowed authority to become children of God, even on those who believe
+on his name: (13)who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the
+flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (14)And the Word became
+incarnate, and tabernacled with us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory
+as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
+
+(15)John bore witness concerning him, and cried, saying, This is he of
+whom I said, He that is coming after me, is before me: because before
+me he was. (16)And from his plenitude we all have received, even grace
+corresponding with _his_ grace. (17)For the law was given by Moses, but
+the grace and the reality came by Jesus Christ. (18)No man hath seen
+God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the
+Father, he hath thoroughly described him.
+
+(19)And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent from
+Jerusalem priests and Levites, that they should question him, Who art
+thou? (20)And he confessed, and denied it not; but acknowledged, I am
+not the Messiah. (21)And they asked him, What then? art thou Elias? and
+he said, I am not. Art thou that prophet? and he answered, No. (22)Then
+said they to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to those who
+sent us: What description givest thou of thyself? (23)He said, I am a
+voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way for the
+Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah. (24)And they who were sent, were of
+the Pharisees. (25)And they questioned him, and said to him, Why then
+dost thou baptise, if thou be not the Messiah, nor Elias, nor that
+prophet? (26)John answered them, saying, I baptise with water: but in
+the midst of you hath stood a person, whom ye have not known; (27)it is
+he, though coming after me, who was before me, the thong of whose
+sandal I am not worthy to untie. (28)These things were done in
+Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptising.
+
+(29)The next day John seeth Jesus coming to him, and saith, Behold the
+Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world, (30)This is he of
+whom I spake, After me cometh a man who was before me: for before me he
+existed. (31)And I knew him not: though that he might be manifested to
+Israel, therefore am I come baptising with water. (32)And John bore
+witness, saying, I saw the Spirit descending as a dove from heaven, and
+it rested upon him. (33)And I did not know him: but he that sent me
+baptising with water, he said to me, Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the
+Spirit descending as a dove, and resting upon him, that is he who
+baptiseth with the Holy Ghost. (34)And I have seen it, and have borne
+testimony that this is the Son of God.
+
+(35)On the morrow John was again standing with two of his disciples;
+(36)and looking upon Jesus as he walked by, he saith, Behold the Lamb
+of God! (37)And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed
+Jesus. (38)Then Jesus turned about, and seeing them following, saith to
+them, What are ye seeking? They said unto him, Rabbi (which signifies,
+when translated, Master), where is thy abode? (39)He saith unto them,
+Come and see. They came and saw where he abode, and continued with him
+that day: and it was about the tenth hour.
+
+(40)One of the two, who had heard from John mention of Jesus, and had
+followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. (41)He first finds his
+own brother Simon, and saith to him, We have found the Messiah (which
+is, being translated, the Christ). (42)And he brought him to Jesus.
+Then Jesus looking on him, said, Thou art Simon the son of Jonas: thou
+shalt be called Cephas, which, interpreted _in Greek_, is Petros, a
+Rock.
+
+(43)The next day Jesus resolved to go into Galilee, and he findeth
+Philip, and saith to him, Follow me. (44)Now Philip was of Bethsaida,
+the city of Andrew and Peter. (45)Philip findeth Nathaniel, and saith
+to him, We have found him whom Moses in the law has described, and the
+prophets, Jesus the son of Joseph, who is of Nazareth. (46)And
+Nathaniel said to him, Can any thing good come out of Nazareth? Philip
+saith to him, Come and see. (47)Jesus saw Nathaniel coming to him, and
+saith of him, Behold an Israelite in reality, in whom there is no
+guile! (48)Nathaniel saith unto him, From whence canst thou know me?
+Jesus answered and said unto him, Before Philip called thee, when thou
+wast under the fig-tree, I saw thee. (49)Nathaniel answered and said to
+him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the king of Israel.
+(50)Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said to thee, I saw
+thee under the fig-tree, dost thou believe? thou shalt see greater
+things than these. (51)And he saith to him, Verily, verily, I tell you,
+From henceforth ye shall see heaven opened, and the angels of God
+ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+AND on the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the
+mother of Jesus was there: (2)So Jesus also, and his disciples, were
+invited to the marriage. (3)And the wine being exhausted, the mother of
+Jesus saith to him, They have no more wine. (4)Jesus saith unto her,
+What is that to me and thee, woman? my hour is not yet come. (5)His
+mother saith to the waiters, Whatsoever he orders you, do it. (6)Now
+there stood there six large stone jars, for the customary purifying
+ablution of the Jews, containing two or three baths each. (7)Jesus
+saith to them, Fill these jars with water. And they filled them to the
+brim. (8)And he said unto them, Draw out now, and carry to the
+president of the table. So they carried it. (9)And when the president
+of the table had tasted the water become wine, and knew not whence it
+came: (but the waiters knew, who drew the water;) the president of the
+table called the bridegroom, (10)and saith to him, Every man at first
+produces the good wine; and after men have drunk plentifully, then that
+which is worse: but thou hast kept back the good wine until now.
+(11)This beginning of miracles Jesus wrought in Cana of Galilee, and
+displayed his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
+
+(12)After this he went down to Capernaum, he and his mother, and his
+brethren, and his disciples: and he continued there not many days.
+(13)And the passover of the Jews was nigh, and Jesus went up to
+Jerusalem. (14)And he found in the temple those who sold oxen, and
+sheep, and doves, and the moneychangers seated: (15)and having made a
+whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and
+the oxen; and scattered the money of the exchangers, and overturned the
+tables; (16)and said to those who sold doves, Take these hence; make
+not my Father's house a house of merchandise. (17)Then the disciples
+remembered that it was written, "The zeal of thine house hath eaten me
+up." (18)The Jews then addressed him, and said to him, What miracle
+shewest thou, seeing thou actest thus? (19)Jesus answered and said to
+them, Pull down this temple, and in three days I will rear it up again.
+(20)Then said the Jews, This temple has been forty-six years in
+building, and canst thou rear it up in three days? (21)Now he had
+spoken with reference to the temple of his own body. (22)When therefore
+he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had spoken
+thus unto them; and they believed the scriptures, and the word which
+Jesus had spoken.
+
+(23)Now while he was at Jerusalem at the passover, during the feast,
+many believed on his name, when they beheld the miracles which he did.
+(24)But Jesus himself did not trust himself to them, because he knew
+them all, (25)and because he had no need that any man should testify
+respecting man; for he knew what was in man.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+NOW there was a man of the Pharisees, whose name was Nicodemus, a ruler
+of the Jews: (2)this man came to Jesus in the night, and said to him,
+Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do
+these miracles which thou dost, unless God be with him. (3)Jesus
+answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man
+be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (4)Nicodemus saith
+unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second
+time into his mother's womb, and be born? (5)Jesus replied, Verily,
+verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and the Spirit,
+he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (6)That which is born of the
+flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
+(7)Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (8)The wind
+bloweth where it will, and thou hearest the sound of it, but knowest
+not from whence it cometh, nor whither it goeth: just so is every one
+who is born of the Spirit. (9)Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How
+can these things be? (10)Jesus answered and said to him, Art thou a
+teacher of Israel, and knowest not these things? (11)Verily, verity, I
+tell thee, That what we know we speak, and what we have seen we affirm;
+and ye receive not our testimony. (12)If I have told you of earthly
+things, and ye believe not, how will you believe, if I tell you of
+heavenly things? (13)Though no man hath ascended into heaven, except he
+that descended from heaven, that Son of man the I am in heaven. (14)And
+as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, in like manner must
+the Son of man be lifted up: (15)that every one who believeth on him
+may not perish, but have life eternal. (16)For God so loved the world,
+that he gave his only begotten Son, that every one who believeth in him
+should not perish, but have life eternal. (17)For God sent not his Son
+into the world to condemn the world, but that the world by him might be
+saved. (18)He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that
+believeth not is already under condemnation, because he hath not
+believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. (19)Now this is
+the condemnation, that the light is come into the world, and men loved
+the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
+(20)For every one whose practices are foul hateth the light, and cometh
+not to the light, that his actions may not be brought to conviction.
+(21)But he who practices the truth, cometh to the light, that his
+actions may be evident, as being done for God.
+
+(22)After these things Jesus and his disciples went into the land of
+Judea; and there he abode with them, and baptised. (23)Now John also
+was baptising at Enon, near to Salem, for there were many streams of
+water there: and they came, and were baptised. (24)For as yet John was
+not cast into prison.
+
+(25)Then a dispute arose between the disciples of John and the Jews
+with regard to purification. (26)And they came to John, and said to
+him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou gavest
+testimony, lo! this man baptiseth, and all men come to him. (27)John
+answered and said, A man cannot assume any thing, except it be given
+him from heaven. (28)Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am
+not the Messiah, but that I am sent before him. (29)It is the
+bridegroom, who possesses the bride: and the friend of the bridegroom,
+standing by and hearing him, rejoiceth exceedingly at the bridegroom's
+voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled. (30)He must grow great, but
+I diminutive. (31)He that cometh from above is above all: he whose
+origin is from earth is of the earth, and speaketh of the earth: he who
+cometh from heaven is above all. (32)And what he hath seen and heard,
+that he testifieth; though no man receiveth his testimony. (33)He that
+receiveth his testimony hath avouched that God is true. (34)For he whom
+God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God hath not given the
+Spirit by measure unto him. (35)The Father loveth the Son, and hath
+given all things into his hand. (36)He that believeth on the Son hath
+life eternal: and he that believeth not on the Son shall not see life:
+but the wrath of God abideth upon him.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+AS soon then as the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus
+made and baptised more disciples than John (2)(though Jesus himself did
+not baptise, but his disciples), (3)he left Judea, and went again into
+Galilee. (4)Now he must necessarily pass through Samaria. (5)Then he
+cometh to a city of Samaria, called Sichar, near the spot of ground
+which Jacob gave to his son Joseph. (6)And Jacob's well was there.
+Therefore Jesus, weary with his journey, e'en sat himself down on the
+well: it was about the sixth hour. (7)A woman of Samaria comes to draw
+water: Jesus saith to her, Give me to drink. (8)(For his disciples were
+gone into the city to buy provisions.) (9)The Samaritan woman therefore
+saith to him, How canst thou, a Jew, ask of me, who am a Samaritan
+woman, to drink? for Jews avoid all intercourse with Samaritans.
+(10)Jesus answered and said to her, If thou hadst known the gift of
+God, and who he is that speaketh to thee, thou wouldest have requested
+him, and he would have given thee life-giving water. (11)The woman
+saith unto him, Thou hast no bucket, and the well is deep: whence then
+canst thou have this water that giveth life? (12)Art thou greater than
+our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank of it himself, and
+his children, and his cattle? (13)Jesus answered and said unto her,
+Every one who drinketh of this water shall thirst again: (14)but
+whosoever shall drink of the water which I shall give him, he shall no
+more thirst to eternity; but the water which I will give him, shall be
+in him a fountain of water springing up to life eternal. (15)The woman
+saith to him, Sir, give me this water, that I may no more thirst, nor
+come hither to draw. (16)Jesus saith to her, Go, call thy husband, and
+come hither. (17)The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus
+saith to her, Thou hast spoken right, that thou hast no husband:
+(18)for thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not
+thy husband: in this thou hast spoken true. (19)The woman saith to him,
+Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. (20)Our fathers worshipped in
+this mountain; and ye affirm, That the place where we ought to worship
+is at Jerusalem. (21)Jesus saith to her, Woman, believe me, that the
+hour approaches, when ye shall worship the Father neither in this
+mountain, nor at Jerusalem. (22)Ye worship ye know not what: we worship
+what we do know: for salvation cometh from the Jews. (23)But the hour
+is coming, yea, is now come, when the true worshippers shall worship
+the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such
+worshippers of him. (24)God is a Spirit: and they who worship him, must
+worship him in spirit and in truth. (25)The woman saith, I know that
+Messiah is coming (who is called Christ): when he cometh, he will
+inform us of all things. (26)Jesus saith unto her, I that am speaking
+to thee am he.
+
+(27)And upon this came his disciples, and wondered that he talked with
+the woman: yet no one said, What art thou seeking? or, Why art thou
+talking with her?
+
+(28)Then the woman left her pitcher, and went into the city, and said
+to the men, (29)Come with me; behold a man, who told me all things that
+I ever did: is not this the Messiah? (30)Then they went out of the
+city, and came unto him.
+
+(31)In the mean time his disciples invited him, saying, Rabbi, eat.
+(32)But he said to them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
+(33)Then said his disciples to each other, Hath any person brought him
+ought to eat? (34)Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of
+him that sent me, and to finish his work. (35)Do ye not say, That yet
+there are four months, and then the harvest cometh? behold, I tell you,
+lift up your eyes, and look upon the fields; for they are now white for
+harvest. (36)And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit
+unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may
+rejoice together. (37)For herein is the saying true, That one soweth
+and another reapeth. (38)I have sent you to reap that on which ye have
+bestowed no labour: others have laboured, and ye have entered into
+their labour.
+
+(39)Now many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, on the
+report of the woman, who said, That he told me all things I ever had
+done. (40)So on this the Samaritans came to him, and besought him to
+abide with them: and he tarried there two days. (41)And many more
+believed because of his own word; (42)and said to the woman, Now we
+believe, not merely on account of thy relation: for we ourselves have
+heard, and know that this is of a certainty the Saviour of the world,
+the Messiah.
+
+(43)Then after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee.
+(44)For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his
+own country. (45)When therefore he was come into Galilee, the Galileans
+welcomed him, having seen all the things which he did at the feast: for
+they also had gone to the feast. (46)Then came Jesus again to Cana of
+Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And there was a certain
+attendant on the king, whose son was sick at Capernaum. (47)This person
+having heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, went to
+him, that he might come down, and cure his son: for he was at the point
+of death. (48)Then said Jesus unto him, Unless ye see miracles and
+wonders, ye will not believe. (49)The courtier said to him, Sir, come
+down before my child is dead. (50)Jesus saith to him, Go home; thy son
+liveth. And the man believed the word which Jesus had spoken, and went
+home. (51)And as he was now going down home, his servants met him, and
+told him, saying, Thy son is recovered! (52)Then inquired he of them
+the hour at which he began to amend? and they told him, It was
+yesterday, at the seventh hour, when the fever left him. (53)Then the
+father knew that it was the very hour when Jesus said, Thy son liveth:
+and himself believed, and his whole family. (54)This is again a second
+miracle which Jesus did, when he came from Judea into Galilee.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+AFTER these things there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to
+Jerusalem. (2)Now there is at Jerusalem near the sheep-market a pool,
+called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porticos. (3)In these
+lay a vast multitude of infirm persons, blind, lame, withered, waiting
+the motion of the water. (4)For occasionally an angel descended into
+the pool, and put the water into commotion: he therefore who first
+stepped in after the commotion of the water became well, under whatever
+complaint he had laboured. (5)And there was a certain man there, who
+had a complaint of thirty years standing. (6)Jesus seeing him laid
+there, and knowing that he had been so for a long while, saith to him,
+Wilt thou be made sound? (7)The infirm man answered him, Sir, I have no
+man, when the water is disturbed, to cast me into the pool: but when I
+am coming, another goeth down before me. (8)Jesus saith to him, Arise,
+take up thy bed, and walk. (9)And instantly the man was made whole, and
+took up his bed, and walked away: and that day was the sabbath. (10)The
+Jews therefore said to him that was cured, It is the sabbath: it is not
+lawful for thee to carry thy bed. (11)He answered them, He that made me
+whole, the same person said to me, Take up thy bed, and walk. (12)Then
+they asked him, Who is the man that said to thee, Take up thy bed, and
+walk? (13)Now he that was cured knew not who he was: for Jesus had
+slipped away, a crowd being on the spot.
+
+(14)After these things Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto
+him, Take care; thou art made whole: sin no more, lest something worse
+befall thee. (15)The man went, and informed the Jews, that it was Jesus
+who had made him whole. (16)And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus,
+and sought to kill him, because he had done these things on the
+sabbath-day.
+
+(17)Then Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
+(18)Therefore sought they the more to kill him, because he had not only
+broken the sabbath, but called God his own Father, setting himself on
+an equality with God. (19)Jesus therefore answered and said unto them,
+Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing by himself,
+except what he hath seen the Father do: for whatsoever things he doeth,
+the same and in the same manner doth the Son. (20)For the Father loveth
+the Son, and sheweth him all things which he himself doeth: and greater
+works than these will he shew him, that ye may wonder. (21)For as the
+Father raiseth the dead, and quickeneth them; so also doth the Son
+quicken whom he pleases. (22)For the Father never judgeth any man, but
+hath committed all judgment to the Son: (23)in order that all may
+honour the Son, just as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not
+the Son, doth not honour the Father who sent him. (24)Verily, verily, I
+say unto you, That he that heareth my word, and believeth on him that
+sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment; but
+is passed from death into life. (25)Verily, verily, I say unto you, The
+hour is coming, yea, it is now, when the dead shall hear the voice of
+the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. (26)For as the Father
+hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son also to have life in
+himself; (27)and hath given him authority also to execute judgment,
+because he is the Son of man. (28)Marvel not at this: for the hour is
+coming, in which all who are in the graves shall hear his voice,
+(29)and they shall come forth; they who have done good actions to the
+resurrection of life; and they who have been guilty of foul practices,
+to the resurrection of damnation. (30)I am not able to perform any
+thing by myself: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; for I
+seek not my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me. (31)If I
+bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. (32)There is another
+who beareth witness of me, and I know that his witness is true which he
+witnesseth concerning me. (33)Ye sent to John, and he bore testimony to
+the truth. (34)But I receive not testimony from man: but I speak these
+things, that ye may believe. (35)He was a lamp glowing and luminous:
+and ye were pleased for a time to exult in his light. (36)But I have a
+testimony greater than that of John: for the works which the Father
+hath given me that I should fulfil them, these very works which I am
+doing, they bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. (37)And
+the Father who sent me, himself hath borne witness concerning me. Ye
+have neither at any time heard his voice, nor seen his form. (38)And ye
+have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe
+not. (39)Search the scriptures; for ye suppose in them ye have eternal
+life: and these are they which testify of me. (40)And ye will not come
+to me, that ye might have life. (41)I receive not glory from men.
+(42)But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. (43)I have
+come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another come in his
+own name, him ye will receive. (44)How can ye believe, who receiving
+honour one from another, seek not the honour which cometh from God
+alone? (45)Do not suppose that I shall accuse you to my Father: there
+is one who is accusing you, even Moses, on whom ye place your hope.
+(46)For if ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for of me did
+he write. (47)But if ye believe not his writings, how will ye believe
+my words?
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+AFTER these things Jesus went beyond the sea of Galilee, that is of
+Tiberias. (2)And a vast multitude followed him, because they saw the
+miracles which he performed on those who were diseased. (3)Then Jesus
+went up into a mountain, and there he sat down with his disciple.
+(4)And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. (5)Then Jesus
+lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a vast concourse of people was
+come to him, said to Philip, Whence shall we buy loaves, that these may
+eat? (6)And this he said to try him: for himself knew what he would do.
+(7)Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii spent in bread would not
+procure a sufficiency for them, that every one of them might have a
+morsel. (8)One of his disciples saith to him, (Andrew, Simon Peter's
+brother,) (9)There is a little lad here, who hath five barley-loaves,
+and two small fishes: but these, what are they among so many? (10)Then
+said Jesus, Make the men sit down. For there was plenty of grass on the
+spot. Therefore the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
+(11)And Jesus took the loaves; and giving thanks, gave to the
+disciples, and the disciples to those who were sat down; and in the
+same manner of the fishes, as much as they chose. (12)And when they had
+made a hearty meal, he saith to his disciples, Gather up the broken
+bits which are left, that not a morsel be wasted. (13)Then they
+collected them, and filled twelve baskets with fragments out of the
+five barley-loaves, which were more than enough for those who had
+eaten. (14)When therefore the men saw the miracle which Jesus had done,
+they said, This is of a certainty that prophet which is to come into
+the world. (15)Then Jesus, knowing their intention to come and to seize
+him by force, in order to make him king, retired again into the
+mountain by himself alone.
+
+(16)So when evening was now come, his disciples went down to the
+sea-side, (17)and embarking on a vessel were coming across the sea to
+Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. (18)And
+the sea was greatly agitated by a tempestuous wind that blew.
+(19)Having rowed therefore about five and twenty or thirty furlongs,
+they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and coming near the vessel, and they
+were affrighted. (20)But he saith to them, It is I; be not afraid.
+(21)Then they desired to take him into the vessel: and instantly the
+vessel was at the land whither they were going.
+
+(22)The next day the multitude who stayed on the other side of the sea,
+when they saw that there was no little vessel there, except the one
+into which his disciples went, and that Jesus went not with his
+disciples in the vessel, but that his disciples went away alone;
+(23)(but now little vessels had come from Tiberias near to the spot
+where they had eaten bread, after the Lord had given thanks:) (24)then
+when the multitude saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples,
+they also went into the vessels, and came to Capernaum, in search of
+Jesus. (25)And when they found him on the other side the sea, they said
+to him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? (26)Jesus replied to them and
+said, Ye seek me, not because ye have seen the miracles, but because ye
+did eat of the loaves, and were filled. (27)Labour not for the meat
+which is perishable, but for that meat which endureth unto life
+eternal, which the Son of man will give you: for him hath the Father
+sealed, even God. (28)Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that
+we may work the works of God? (29)Jesus answered and said unto them,
+This is the work of God, that ye should believe on him whom he hath
+sent. (30)Then said they to him, What miracle therefore dost thou, that
+we may see and believe thee? what dost thou work? (31)Our fathers did
+eat manna in the wilderness; as it is written, "He gave them bread from
+heaven to eat." (32)Then said Jesus unto them, Verily, verily, I tell
+you, It was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven; but my Father
+giveth you the real bread from heaven. (33)For he that cometh down from
+heaven, and giveth life to the world, is the bread of God. (34)Then
+said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. (35)Then said
+Jesus to them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never
+hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst more. (36)But I
+have told you, That though ye have seen me, yet ye have not believed.
+(37)Every individual which the Father giveth me will come to me; and
+him that cometh to me I will in nowise cast out. (38)For I came down
+from heaven, not with a view to do my own will, but the will of him
+that sent me. (39)Now this is the will of the Father who sent me, That
+every thing which he hath given me I should not be deprived of it, but
+raise it up at the last day. (40)And this is the will of him that sent
+me, That every one who seeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have
+life eternal: and I will raise him up at the last day.
+
+(41)Then the Jews murmured against him, because he said, I am the bread
+which came down from heaven. (42)And they said, Is not this Jesus, the
+son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how then saith this
+man, That I came down from heaven? (43)Jesus answered and said to them,
+Murmur not among yourselves. (44)No man can come to me, except the
+Father who hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last
+day. (45)It is written in the prophets, And "they shall all be taught
+of God." Every one therefore who heareth from the Father, and learneth,
+cometh to me. (46)Not that any man hath seen the Father, except he that
+is with God, he hath seen the Father. (47)Verily, verily, I say unto
+you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. (48)I am the bread
+of life. (49)Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and they are
+dead. (50)This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that any
+person may eat of it, and never die. (51)I am the bread that giveth
+life, which came down from heaven: if any person eat of this bread, he
+shall live to eternity; and the bread indeed which I shall give is my
+flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
+
+(52)Then the Jews contended with each other, saying, How can this man
+give us his flesh to eat? (53)Jesus therefore said to 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 yourselves. (54)He that eateth my
+flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath life eternal: and I will raise him
+up at the last day. (55)For my flesh truly is meat, and my blood truly
+is drink. (56)He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, abideth
+in me, and I in him. (57)As the life-giving Father hath sent me, and I
+live by the Father; so he that eateth me, the same shall live by me.
+(58)This is the bread which came down from heaven, not as the manna
+your fathers did eat, and died: he that eateth this bread shall live to
+eternity.
+
+(59)These things he spake in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
+(60)Many therefore of his disciples, who heard him, said, Difficult is
+this discourse, who is able to fathom it? (61)Then Jesus, conscious in
+himself that his disciples murmured concerning this discourse, said
+unto them, Doth this stumble you? (62)What then if ye see the Son of
+man ascending where he was formerly? (63)The Spirit is the life-giving
+power; the flesh contributeth nothing: the declarations which I make to
+you, they are spirit, and they are life. (64)But there are some of you
+who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who
+did not believe, and who the person was that should betray him. (65)And
+he said, Therefore have I informed you, That no man can come to me,
+except it be given him of my Father.
+
+(66)From that _discourse_ many of his disciples went away back, and no
+more followed him about. (67)Then said Jesus to the twelve, Will ye
+also go away? (68)Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, unto whom shall
+we go from thee? thou hast the words of eternal life. (69)And we have
+believed and known that thou art the Messiah, the Son of the living
+God. (70)Jesus answered them, Have I not chosen you twelve, and one of
+you is a devil? (71)Now he spake of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon:
+for this man was ready to betray him, though he was one of the twelve.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+AND Jesus after these things travelled about in Galilee: for he would
+not go about in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him. (2)And a
+feast of the Jews was nigh, the feast of tabernacles. (3)Then said his
+disciples to him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples
+also may see thy works which thou doest. (4)For no man doeth any thing
+in secret, yet seeketh himself to appear publicly: if thou doest these
+things, exhibit thyself to the world. (5)For even his own brethren did
+not believe on him. (6)Jesus therefore saith to them, My proper time is
+not yet come: but your time is always ready. (7)The world cannot hate
+you, but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its deeds are
+evil. (8)Go ye up to this feast: for I am not yet going up to this
+feast, because my fixed time is not yet arrived. (9)Thus speaking to
+them then, he continued in Galilee. (10)But as soon as his disciples
+were gone up, then went he also himself up to the feast: not in public,
+but as in concealment.
+
+(11)The Jews then sought for him at the feast, and said, Where is he?
+(12)And there was a great murmur concerning him among the multitude:
+some said, Surely he is a good man: others said, No; he only deceiveth
+the people. (13)Yet no person spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
+
+(14)But now at the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple,
+and taught. (15)And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man
+the scriptures, not being a scholar? (16)Jesus answered them and said,
+My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. (17)If any man will do
+his will, he shall know respecting the doctrine, whether it is of God,
+or whether I speak from myself. (18)He that speaketh from himself,
+seeks his own individual honour: but he that seeketh the glory of him
+that sent him, he is true, and iniquity in him there is none. (19)Hath
+not Moses given you the law, yet none of you practises the law? Why do
+ye seek to kill me? (20)The multitude answered and said, Thou hast a
+devil: who is seeking to kill thee? (21)Jesus answered and said unto
+them, I have performed one work, and ye all marvel. (22)Because Moses
+ordered you circumcision; (not that it comes from Moses, but from our
+ancestors;) so ye circumcise a man on the sabbath-day. (23)If a man
+receive circumcision on the sabbath-day, that the law of Moses should
+not be violated; are ye incensed against me, because I have made a man
+whole on the sabbath-day? (24)Judge not by appearance, but judge
+righteous judgment. (25)Then said some of the people of Jerusalem, is
+not this the man whom they are seeking to kill? (26)And, lo! he
+speaketh openly, and they say not a word to him. Do the rulers
+certainly know that this man is really the Messiah? (27)But we know
+this man whence he is: but when the Messiah cometh, no man knoweth
+whence he is. (28)Then spake Jesus aloud as he was teaching in the
+temple, and said, Ye both know me, and ye know from whence I am: and I
+came not of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.
+(29)But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.
+
+(30)Then they sought to apprehend him: but no man laid hands on him,
+because his hour was not yet come. (31)But many of the multitude
+believed on him, and said, When the Messiah cometh, will he do greater
+miracles than those which this man doth? (32)The Pharisees heard the
+people muttering these things respecting him; and the Pharisees and
+chief priests sent officers to apprehend him. (33)Then said Jesus unto
+them, A little while longer I am with you, and I am going to him that
+sent me. (34)Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am,
+ye cannot come. (35)Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will
+this man go, that we shall not find him? will he go to the dispersed
+among the Grecians, and teach the Greeks? (36)What is this saying which
+he hath spoken, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I
+am, ye cannot come?
+
+(37)Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood up and
+spake aloud, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.
+(38)He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from his belly
+shall rivers flow of living water. (39)(Now he spake this in reference
+to the Spirit, which they who believe on him should afterwards receive:
+for as yet the Holy Ghost was not given; because Jesus was not yet
+glorified.) (40)Many then of the multitude, when they heard this
+declaration, said, This man is certainly a prophet. (41)Others said, He
+is the Messiah. But others said, No: for cometh the Messiah out of
+Galilee? (42)Doth not the scripture say, That the Messiah cometh of the
+seed of David, and from the town of Bethlehem, whence David originally
+was? (43)There was a division therefore among the multitude on account
+of him. (44)Now some of them were desirous to apprehend him; but no one
+laid hands upon him. (45)Then came the officers to the chief priests
+and Pharisee; and they said to them, Why have ye not brought him?
+(46)The officers answered, Never did man before speak in such a manner
+as this man. (47)The Pharisees then replied to them, Are ye also
+deluded? (48)Hath any one of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on
+him? (49)But this rabble, which knoweth not the law, is accursed.
+(50)Nicodemus saith unto them, (the same person who came to him by
+night, being one of their body,) (51)Doth our law condemn a man,
+without first hearing his defence, and knowing what he hath done?
+(52)They answered and said to him, Art thou not from Galilee too?
+Search and see: for a prophet, out of Galilee, never was raised up.
+(53)So each went to his own home.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+THEN Jesus went to the mount of Olives. (2)But early in the morning he
+came again to the temple, and all the people came to him; and sitting
+down he taught them. (3)Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to him a
+woman caught in adultery; and placing her in the midst, (4)they say
+unto him, Master, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act.
+(5)Now Moses in the law commanded, that such women should be stoned:
+therefore what sayest thou? (6)But this they said, trying to entrap
+him, that they might have ground of accusation against him. But Jesus
+stooping down, with his finger wrote on the ground. (7)Now when they
+continued questioning him, raising himself up, he said to them, Let the
+person who is sinless among you, first cast a stone at her. (8)And
+again stooping down, he wrote on the ground. (9)But when they heard
+him, and felt the conviction of their conscience, they slunk away one
+by one, beginning from the elders to the last: so Jesus was left alone,
+with the woman standing in the midst. (10)Then Jesus raising himself
+up, and seeing no person but the woman, said unto her, Woman, where are
+these thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? (11)She said, No man,
+Lord. Then said Jesus unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin
+no more.
+
+(12)Then spake Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the
+world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have
+the light of life. (13)The Pharisees said to him, Thou bearest witness
+of thyself; thy witness is not true. (14)Jesus answered and said to
+them, Though I do bear witness of myself, my witness is true: for I
+know whence I came, and whither I am going; but ye know not whence I
+come, nor whither I am going. (15)Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no
+man. (16)But though I should judge, my judgment is true: for I am not
+alone, but I and the Father who sent me. (17)Now even in your law it is
+written, that the testimony of two men is true. (18)I am a witness for
+myself, and the Father who sent me beareth witness of me. (19)Then said
+they to him, Where is thy father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me,
+nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also.
+(20)These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the
+temple: and no person apprehended him; for his hour was not yet come.
+
+(21)Then spake Jesus again to them, I am going away, and ye shall seek
+me, and shall die in your sin: whither I am going ye cannot come.
+(22)The Jews said therefore, Will he kill himself? because he said,
+Whither I go, ye cannot come. (23)And he said to them, Ye are from
+those beneath; I am from those above: ye are of this world; I am not of
+this world. (24)I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your
+sins: for if ye believe not that I am, ye shall die in your sins.
+(25)They said, therefore to him, Who art thou? And Jesus said to them,
+Assuredly the same as I am telling you. (26)I have many things to speak
+and to decide concerning you: but he that sent me is true; and the
+things which I have heard from him I speak to the world. (27)They knew
+not that he spake to them of the Father.
+
+(28)Then said Jesus to them, When ye shall have lifted up on high the
+Son of man, then shall ye know that I am, and of myself have I done
+nothing; but as the Father hath instructed me, so I speak. (29)And he
+that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; because I
+always do the things acceptable to him. (30)As he spake these words,
+many believed on him.
+
+(31)Then said Jesus to those Jews who believed on him, If ye abide in
+my word, assuredly ye are my disciples; (32)and ye shall know the
+truth, and the truth shall make you free. (33)They answered him, We are
+Abraham's seed, and never were in bondage to any man: how sayest thou,
+That we shall be made free? (34)Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I
+say unto you, That every one who committeth sin is the slave of sin.
+(35)But the slave abideth not in the family for ever: but the son
+abideth for ever. (36)If the Son therefore make you free, ye will be
+truly free. (37)I know that ye are Abraham's seed; yet ye seek to kill
+me, because my word has no place in you. (38)I speak what I have seen
+with my Father: and ye do therefore what ye have seen with your father.
+(39)They answered and said unto him, Our Father is Abraham. Jesus saith
+unto them, If ye were the children of Abraham, ye would have done the
+works of Abraham. (40)But now ye seek to kill me, a man who hath told
+you the truth, which I have heard from God. Abraham did not so. (41)Ye
+do the works of your father. They said unto him, We are not born of
+whoredom; we have one Father, even God. (42)Then said Jesus unto them,
+If God was your Father, ye would have loved me: for I came out from
+God, and I am coming; neither indeed came I of myself, but he hath sent
+me. (43)Wherefore do ye not understand my speech? because ye cannot
+hear my word. (44)Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of
+your father ye will practise. He was a murderer from the beginning, and
+stood not fast in the truth, because truth was not in him. When he
+speaketh a lie, he speaketh what is peculiarly his own: for he is a
+liar, and the father of it. (45)But because I tell you the truth, ye
+believe me not. (46)Which of you can convict me of sin? Now if I speak
+the truth, why do ye not believe me? (47)He that is of God heareth the
+words of God: ye therefore do not hear him, because ye are not of God.
+
+(48)Then answered the Jews, and said to him, Do we not rightly affirm,
+that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? (49)Jesus answered, I have
+not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye dishonour me. (50)But I
+seek not my own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
+(51)Verily, verily, I say unto you, If any man observe my saying, he
+shall never see death to all eternity. (52)Then said the Jews to him,
+Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets;
+and thou sayest, If any man observe my word, he shall never taste of
+death to eternity. (53)Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who is
+dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
+
+(54)Jesus answered, If I assume glory to myself, my glory is nothing:
+it is the Father who glorifies me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
+(55)yet have ye not known him; but I know him: and if I should say,
+that I know him not, I should be like you, a liar: but I know him, and
+observe his word. (56)Your father Abraham exulted for joy that he
+should see this day of mine: and saw it, and rejoiced. (57)Then said
+the Jews unto him, Thou hast not yet reached the age of fifty, and hast
+thou seen Abraham? (58)Jesus said unto them, Before Abraham had a
+being, I Am. (59)Then took they up stones to hurl at him: but Jesus was
+hid, and went out of the temple, passing through the midst of them, and
+so went away.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AND as he passed along, he saw a man blind from his birth. (2)And his
+disciples inquired of him, saying, Rabbi, who was in fault, this man or
+his parents, that he was born blind? (3)Jesus answered, Neither hath
+this man been in fault, nor his parents; but it is in order to make
+manifest the works of God in him. (4)I must work the works of him that
+sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.
+(5)As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. (6)So
+speaking, he spat on the ground, and made mud with the spittle, and
+anointed with the mud the eyes of the blind man; (7)and said to him,
+Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which signifies, Sent.) Then he went
+and washed, and came seeing.
+
+(8)The neighbours therefore, and they who saw him formerly, that he was
+blind, said, Is not this the man who was sitting and begging? (9)Some
+said, That this is he: but others, That he is like him: he himself
+said, I am he. (10)When said they to him, How were thine eyes opened?
+(11)he answered and said, A man called Jesus made mud, and anointed my
+eyes, and said to me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: then I went,
+and washing received sight. (12)They said to him, Where is he? He
+replied, I know not.
+
+(13)They brought him to the Pharisees, who had before been blind.
+(14)(Now it was the sabbath-day when Jesus made the mud, and opened his
+eyes.) (15)The Pharisees therefore questioned him again, How he had
+received sight? And he told them, He put mud upon my eyes, and I
+washed, and do see. (16)Then said certain of the Pharisees, This man is
+not from God, because he observeth not the sabbath. Others said, How is
+it possible for a wicked man to do such miracles? And there was a
+division among them. (17)They say to the blind man again, What sayest
+thou of him? that he opened thine eyes? Then he replied, That he is a
+prophet.
+
+(18)Then the Jews did not believe that he had been blind, and received
+sight, until that they had called the parents of him who had received
+sight. (19)And they questioned them, saying, Is this your son, of whom
+ye say, that he was born blind? how then doth he now see? (20)His
+parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that
+he was born blind: (21)but how he now seeth, we know not; or who hath
+opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he himself will
+tell you about it. (22)So spake his parents, because they were afraid
+of the Jews: for the Jews had already come to a resolution, that if any
+person acknowledged him Messiah, he should be excluded the synagogue.
+(23)Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
+
+(24)The second time therefore they called the man who had been blind,
+and said unto him, Give the glory to God: we know that this man is a
+sinner. (25)Then answered he and said, Whether this man be a sinner, I
+know not: one thing I do know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
+(26)Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he
+thine eves? (27)He answered them, I have already told you, and ye did
+not hearken: why do ye wish to hear it again? will ye also become his
+disciples? (28)Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple,
+but we are the disciples of Moses. (29)We know that God spake to Moses:
+but we know nothing of this man, whence he is. (30)The man replied, and
+said to them, Now herein is something very surprising, that you know
+not whence he is, though he hath opened my eyes. (31)Now we know that
+God doth not hearken to sinners: but if any man be a devout worshipper,
+and doeth his will, him he heareth. (32)From the creation of the world
+hath it never been heard, that any man opened the eyes of one born
+blind. (33)If this man were not from God, he could not do any thing.
+(34)They answered and said unto him, Thou wast wholly born in sins, and
+dost thou teach us? And they cast him out. (35)Jesus heard that they
+had cast him out; and finding him, said to him, Believest thou in the
+Son of God? (36)The man answered and said, Who is he, Sir, that I might
+believe on him? (37)Then said Jesus him, Thou hast even seen him, and
+he that is now talking with thee is the very person. (38)Then he said,
+Lord, I believe: and worshipped him.
+
+(39)And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they
+who see not may see; and they who see become blind. (40)And some of the
+Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and said to him, Are we
+blind also? (41)Jesus said to them, If ye were blind, ye should not
+have had sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin is permanent.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+VERILY, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into
+the sheep-fold, but getteth in some other way, that person is a thief
+and a robber. (2)He that entereth by the door is the shepherd of the
+sheep. (3)To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and
+he calleth his own peculiar sheep by name, and leadeth them forth.
+(4)And when he bringeth out his own sheep, he goeth before them, and
+the sheep follow him: because they know his voice. (5)And a stranger
+will they not follow, but will fly from him: for they know not the
+voice of strangers. (6)This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they
+knew nothing of the things which he spake to them.
+
+(7)Therefore Jesus said unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto
+you, that I am the door of the sheep. (8)All, as many as have gone
+before me, are thieves and robbers: but the sheep hearkened not to
+them. (9)I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved;
+and shall go in and out, and find pasture. (10)The thief cometh not but
+to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they may have
+life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (11)I am the good
+shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep. (12)But
+the hireling, and he that is not the shepherd, whose own property the
+sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and
+fleeth; and the wolf seizes upon them, and disperseth the sheep.
+(13)Now the hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not
+for the sheep. (14)I am the good shepherd, and know my own _sheep_, and
+am known of my own. (15)As the Father knoweth me, so know I the Father:
+and I lay down my life for the sheep. (16)And other sheep I have, which
+are not of this fold: these also I must bring, and they shall hear my
+voice; and there shall be one fold, one shepherd. (17)Therefore doth
+the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it
+again. (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
+commandment I have received from my Father.
+
+(19)There was therefore a division again among the Jews, on account of
+these sayings. (20)Then many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad;
+why hearken to him? (21)Others said, These are not the discourses of a
+demoniac. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
+
+(22)Then was the feast of dedication at Jerusalem, and it was winter.
+(23)And Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon's portico. (24)Then
+the Jews came about him, and said to him, How long dost thou keep our
+soul in suspense? If thou art the Messiah, tell us plainly. (25)Jesus
+answered them; I told you, and ye believed not: the works which I do in
+the name of my Father, they bear witness of me. (26)But ye believe not,
+for ye are not of my sheep, as I told you. (27)My sheep hear my voice,
+and I know them, and they follow me: (28)and I give unto them
+everlasting life and they shall never perish to eternity, and no person
+shall pluck them out of my hand. (29)My Father, who gave them to me, is
+greater than all and no one shall pluck them out of my Father's hand.
+(30)I and my Father are one.
+
+(31)Then the Jews again brought stones, in order to stone him.
+(32)Jesus said unto them, Many good works have I shewed you from my
+Father; for which work of these are ye going to stone me? (33)The Jews
+answered him, For a good work we do not stone thee; but for blasphemy;
+and that thou, being merely a man, makest thyself God. (34)Jesus
+answered them, Is it not written in your law, "I said ye are gods?"
+(35)If he called those gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the
+scripture cannot be broken; (36)do ye say of him, whom the Father hath
+sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest because I said, I
+am the Son of God? (37)If I do not the works of my Father, believe me
+not. (38)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.
+(39)Then sought they again to apprehend him and he departed out of
+their reach, (40)and went again beyond Jordan, unto the place where
+John at first baptised; and there he abode. (41)And many came to him,
+and said, That John indeed performed no miracle: but all things
+whatsoever John spake of this man were true. (42)And many believed on
+him there.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+NOW there was a sick man, Lazarus, of Bethany, the village of Mary and
+her sister Martha. (2)(It was the Mary who had anointed the Lord with
+the balm, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was
+sick.) (3)The sisters therefore sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he
+whom thou lovest is sick. (4)When Jesus heard it, he said, This
+sickness is not for death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of
+God may be glorified thereby.
+
+(5)Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. (6)Then, though
+he heard he was ill, yet notwithstanding he abode in the same place
+where he was two days. (7)But after that he saith to his disciples, Let
+us go again into Judea. (8)The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews
+have just now sought to stone thee; and art thou going thither again?
+(9)Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man
+walk in the day, he doth not stumble, because he seeth the light of
+this world. (10)But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because
+there is no light with him. (11)These things said he: and after that he
+saith to them, Our friend Lazarus is asleep; but I go to waken him up.
+(12)Then said his disciples, Lord, if he is asleep, he will recover.
+(13)Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they apprehended that he
+spake of taking rest in sleep. (14)Then Jesus therefore told them
+plainly, Lazarus is dead. (15)And I rejoice on your account that I was
+not there, in order that ye may believe; but let us go to him. (16)Then
+said Thomas, (called Didymus, the twin,) to his fellow-disciples, Let
+us go too, that we may die with him.
+
+(17)Then Jesus, when he came; found that he had already lain in the
+tomb four days. (18)Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen
+furlongs off: (19)and many of the Jews had come with the women who were
+about Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
+(20)Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, met him: but
+Mary sat in the house. (21)And Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if thou
+hadst been here, my brother had not died. (22)But even now I know, that
+whatsoever things thou shalt ask of God, God will give thee. (23)Jesus
+saith to her, Thy brother shall rise again. (24)Martha saith to him, I
+know that he shall rise at the resurrection in the last day. (25)Jesus
+said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth
+in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: (26)and every one who is
+alive, and believeth in me, shall never die to eternity. Believest thou
+this? (27)She saith to him, Yes, Lord I believe that thou art the
+Messiah, the Son of God, who cometh into the world.
+
+(28)So when she had thus spoken, she went away, and called her sister
+Mary privately, saying, The Master is near at hand, and calleth for
+thee. (29)As soon as she heard it, she rose hastily, and came to him.
+
+(30)Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was on the spot
+where Martha had met him. (31)Then the Jews who were with her in the
+house, and comforting her, observing Mary, that she rose up hastily,
+and went out, followed her, saying, She is going to the tomb, to weep
+there.
+
+(32)When therefore Mary was come where Jesus was, beholding him, she
+fell at his feet, saying to him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my
+brother would not have died! (33)When Jesus then saw her weeping, and
+all the Jews who came with her lamenting, he groaned in spirit, and was
+himself greatly agitated: (34)and he said, Where have ye laid him? They
+say to him, Lord, come and see. (35)Jesus wept. (36)Then said the Jews,
+Behold, how he loved him! (37)But some of them said, Could not this
+man, who openeth the eyes of the blind, have caused that this person
+should not have died? (38)Then Jesus again groaning in himself, cometh
+to the sepulchre. It was an excavation, and a stone lay upon it.
+(39)Jesus saith, Remove the stone. The sister of the deceased, Martha,
+said to him, Lord, he is by this time putrid: for he hath been dead
+four days. (40)Jesus saith unto her, Did I not tell thee, that, if thou
+wouldest believe, thou shalt see the glory of God? (41)Then they
+removed the stone where the deceased was lying. And Jesus lifted his
+eyes upwards, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me!
+(42)And I knew that thou always dost hear me: but for the sake of the
+multitude standing by I spake, that they may believe that thou hast
+sent me. (43)And when he had thus spoken, with a loud voice he cried,
+Lazarus, come forth! (44)And the deceased came forth, his feet and his
+hands wrapped with the linen swathes; and his face bound round with a
+napkin. Jesus saith to them, Loose him, and let him go!
+
+(45)Then many of the Jews who came to Mary, and saw what Jesus had
+done, believed on him. (46)But some of them went to the Pharisees, and
+told them what things Jesus had done. (47)The chief priests and
+Pharisees therefore called the sanhedrim together, and said, What are
+we about? for this man is doing many miracles. (48)If we suffer him to
+go on thus, all men will believe on him: and the Romans will come, and
+take away both our place and nation. (49)Then one particular person of
+them, Caiaphas, being the high-priest of that year, said unto them, Ye
+know nothing, (50)nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one
+man should die for the people, and that the whole nation be not
+destroyed. (51)And this he spake not from himself: but being the
+high-priest of that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the
+nation; (52)and not for that nation only, but that he should collect
+into one body the children of God wherever dispersed. (53)Then from
+that day they consulted together how they might kill him.
+
+(54)Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but went
+thence into the country bordering on the desert, to a city called
+Ephraim, and there he abode with his disciples. (55)Now the passover of
+the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country
+before the passover, in order to purify themselves. (56)Then they
+sought for Jesus, and said one to another, as they stood in the temple,
+What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? (57)Now both the
+chief priests and the Pharisees had given commandment, that, if any
+person knew where he was, they should declare it, that they might
+apprehend him.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+JESUS then before the days of the passover came to Bethany, where the
+deceased Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. (2)Therefore
+they made him a supper there; and Martha waited: but Lazarus was one of
+those who sat at table with him. (3)Then Mary taking a pound of
+unadulterated balm of nard, very valuable, anointed the feet of Jesus,
+and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the
+odour of the ointment. (4)Then said one of his disciples, Judas
+Iscariot, the son of Simon, who was preparing to betray him,
+(5)Wherefore was not this aromatic ointment sold for three hundred
+denarii, and given to the poor? (6)Now he said this, not that he cared
+for the poor; but because he was a thief, and kept the purse, and
+carried the money put therein. (7)Then said Jesus, Let her alone: for
+the day of my burial hath she reserved this. (8)For the poor ye have
+always with you; but me ye have not always.
+
+(9)Then the whole multitude of the Jews knew that he was there: and
+they came not for the sake of Jesus only, but also that they might see
+Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. (10)Then the chief priests
+consulted how they might kill Lazarus also; (11)because on his account
+many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
+
+(12)On the morrow a great multitude who came to the feast, when they
+heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, (13)took branches of palm,
+and went out to meet him, and cried, Hosanna! blessed is the king of
+Israel, that cometh in the name of the Lord.
+
+(14)Then Jesus, having found a young ass, sat upon it; as it is
+written, (15)"Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh,
+sitting on the foal of an ass." (16)These things indeed knew not his
+disciples at first: but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered
+that these things were written of him, and that they had done these
+things unto him.
+
+(17)Then the multitude that was with him, when he called Lazarus out of
+the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bore their testimony.
+(18)Therefore also the multitude met him, because they had heard that
+he had done this miracle. (19)Then said the Pharisees among themselves,
+Do ye not perceive that ye gain no advantage? behold, the world is gone
+after him.
+
+(20)Now there were certain Greeks among those who went up to worship at
+the feast: (21)these then came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida, of
+Galilee, and they asked him, saying, Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
+(22)Philip comes and speaks to Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell
+Jesus. (23)Then Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the
+Son of man should be glorified. (24)Verily, verily, I say unto you,
+Except a grain of wheat falling on the earth undergo a deathlike
+change, it abideth single: but if it _thus_ die, it beareth abundant
+produce. (25)He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth
+his life in this world, shall preserve it to life eternal. (26)If a man
+will be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall
+my servant be: and if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
+(27)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. (28)Father,
+glorify thy name! Then came a voice from heaven, I have both glorified
+it, and will glorify it again. (29)The multitude that stood by, and
+heard it, said that it was thunder: others said, An angel hath spoken
+to him. (30)Jesus answered and said, This voice came not for my sake,
+but for your's. (31)Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the
+ruler of this world be ejected out _of it_. (32)And I, when I am lifted
+up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. (33)And this he said,
+signifying by what death he should die.
+
+(34)Then the multitude answered him, We have heard out of the law, that
+the Messiah abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, That the Son of man
+must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? (35)Then said Jesus unto
+them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the
+light, lest the darkness overtake you: he that walketh in darkness,
+knoweth not even whither he is going. (36)While ye have the light,
+believe in the light, that ye may be the children of the light. These
+things spake Jesus, and going away, concealed himself from them.
+
+(37)Now, though he had done so many miracles before them, they believed
+not on him: (38)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 revealed?" (39)For this reason they
+could not believe, because Isaiah had said again; (40)"He hath blinded
+their eyes, and hardened their hearts; lest they should see with their
+eyes, and understand with the heart, and be converted, and I should
+heal them." (41)These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and
+spake of him. (42)However, notwithstanding, many even of the rulers
+believed on him; but on account of the Pharisees they did not make open
+profession, lest they should be put out of the synagogues: (43)for they
+loved honour from men, more than honour from God.
+
+(44)Then Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not
+on me, but on him that sent me. (45)And he that seeth me, seeth him
+that sent me. (46)I am come a light into the world, that every one who
+believeth on me should not abide in darkness. (47)And if any man,
+hearing my words, believeth not, I judge him not: for I came not to
+judge the world, but to save the world. (48)He that sets me at nought,
+and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: even the word
+which I have spoken, the same shall judge him at the last day.
+(49)Because I have not spoken of myself; but the Father who has sent
+me, he gave me commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
+(50)And I know that his commandment is life eternal: therefore the
+things which I speak to you, just as the Father spake to me, so speak
+I.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+NOW before the feast of the passover, Jesus, knowing that his hour was
+come, that he should go out of this world to the Father, having loved
+his peculiar people that are in the world, he loved them to the end.
+(2)And supper being served, (the devil having now injected into the
+heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, that he should betray him;)
+(3)Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands,
+and that he came out from God, and was going to God; (4)he rises from
+supper, and lays aside his garments, and taking a towel, he wound it
+about himself. (5)Then he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash
+the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was
+begirt. (6)Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and he saith to him, Lord,
+dost thou wash my feet? (7)Jesus answered and said to him, What I am
+doing thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. (8)Peter
+saith to him, Thou shalt never wash my feet: no, never. Jesus answered
+him, Except I wash thee, thou hast no part with me. (9)Simon Peter
+saith to him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
+(10)Jesus saith to him, He that is washed hath need only to wash his
+feet, for he is entirely clean: and ye are clean, but not all. (11)(For
+he knew who would betray him; therefore he said, Ye are not all clean.)
+(12)When therefore he had washed their feet, and taken his garments,
+and sat down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done unto
+you? (13)Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye speak truly; for such I
+am. (14)If therefore I have washed your feet, though the Lord and the
+Master; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. (15)For I have given
+you an example, that just as I have done to you, ye should do also.
+(16)Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his
+master; nor the messenger greater than him that sent him. (17)If ye
+know these things, blessed are ye if ye practise them. (18)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 lift up his heel against
+me. (19)Now I tell you previously, before this comes to pass, that,
+when it cometh to pass, ye may believe that I am. (20)Verily, verily, I
+say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I shall send, receiveth me;
+and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.
+
+(21)As Jesus was speaking these words, he was greatly agitated in
+spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that
+one of you shall betray me. (22)Then the disciples looked one at
+another, doubting of whom he spake. (23)Now there was one of the
+disciples reclining on the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
+(24)Therefore Simon Peter gave him a significant look, that he should
+inquire of Jesus, which of them it should be of whom he spake. (25)And
+he leaning on the breast of Jesus, said to him, Lord, which is it?
+(26)Jesus answered, It is he to whom I shall give this morsel of bread,
+when I have dipped it. And dipping the morsel of bread, he gave it unto
+Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. (27)And after the sop, then entered
+Satan into him. Jesus saith to him, What thou doest, do quickly.
+(28)Now none of those who sat at table knew wherefore he had spoken to
+him. (29)For some supposed, as Judas kept the purse, that Jesus was
+saying to him, Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give
+something to the poor. (30)Having then received the sop, he went out
+immediately: now it was night.
+
+(31)When therefore he was gone, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of man
+glorified, and God is glorified in him. (32)If God is glorified in him,
+God will also glorify him with himself, and immediately glorify him.
+(33)My dear children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek
+me: as I said to the Jews, Whither I am going, ye cannot come; so say I
+now to you. (34)A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one
+another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
+(35)By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have
+love one to another.
+
+(36)Simon Peter saith to him, Lord, Whither art thou going? Jesus
+answered him, Whither I am going, thou canst not follow me now; but
+thou shalt follow me hereafter. (37)Peter saith to him, Lord, why
+cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thee. (38)Jesus
+answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for me? Verily, verily, I
+tell thee, the cock will not crow, before thou shalt deny me thrice.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+LET not your hearts be troubled: trust in God, and trust in me. (2)In
+my Father's house are many mansions: and if not, I would have told you.
+I go to prepare a place for you. (3)And if I go and prepare you a
+place, I will come again, and receive you to myself; that where I am,
+there ye may be also. (4)And whither I am going ye know, and the way ye
+know.
+
+(5)Thomas saith to him, We know not whither thou art going; and how can
+we know the way? (6)Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth,
+and the life: no man cometh to the Father, but by me. (7)If ye had
+known me, ye would have known my Father: and from henceforth ye know
+him and have seen him.
+
+(8)Philip saith to him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
+(9)Jesus saith to him, Am I all this while with you, and hast thou not
+known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how
+sayest thou, Shew us the Father? (10)Dost thou not believe that I am in
+the Father, and that the Father is in me? the words which I speak unto
+you I speak not of myself: but the Father, who dwelleth in me, he
+performeth these works. (11)Believe me that I am in the Father, and the
+Father in me: and at least believe me on account of the works
+themselves. (12)Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on
+me, the works which I do shall he do also; yea, and greater than these
+shall he do; because I go to the Father. (13)And whatsoever ye shall
+ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the
+Son. (14)If ye ask any thing in my name, I will do it. (15)If ye love
+me, keep my commandments. (16)And I will ask the Father, and he shall
+give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
+(17)the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it
+seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; because he
+dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. (18)I will not leave you
+orphans: I am coming to you. (19)Yet a little while, and the world
+seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
+(20)In that day ye shall know that I am in the Father, and ye in me,
+and I in you. (21)He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he is
+the person who loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my
+Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
+
+(22)Then Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, Lord, how is it that thou
+wilt manifest thyself to us, and not unto the world? (23)Jesus answered
+and said to him, If any man love me, he will observe my word: and my
+Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our abode with
+him. (24)He that loveth me not, doth not observe my sayings: and the
+word which ye are hearing is not mine, but of him that sent me.
+(25)These things have I spoken to you, while I continue among you.
+(26)But the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my
+name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your
+remembrance, which I have spoken to you. (27)Peace I leave with you, my
+peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not
+your heart be agitated, nor shrink back through fear. (28)Ye have heard
+that I told you, I am going away, though I am coming again to you. If
+ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I am going to the
+Father: because my Father is greater than I. (29)And now I have
+informed you before it comes to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye
+may believe. (30)I shall not speak many things more with you: for the
+ruler of this world is coming, though in me he hath no part. (31)But
+that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father hath
+given me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+I AM the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. (2)Every branch in
+me that beareth no fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that
+beareth fruit, he pruneth it clean, that it may bring forth more fruit.
+(3)Ye are already clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
+(4)Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of
+itself, unless it abide in the vine: so neither can ye, except ye abide
+in me. (5)I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me,
+and I in him, this person beareth much fruit: because without me ye can
+do nothing. (6)If any man abide not in me, he is cast out as a branch,
+and withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and
+they are burned. (7)If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye
+shall ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done for you. (8)Herein
+is my Father glorified, that ye should bring forth much fruit; so shall
+ye be my disciples. (9)Just as the Father hath loved me, I also have
+loved you: abide in my love. (10)If ye keep my commandments, ye shall
+abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and as
+I abide in his love. (11)These things have I spoken unto you, that my
+joy may abide in you, and your joy may be full. (12)This is my
+commandment, That ye love one another, just as I have loved you.
+(13)Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life
+for his friends. (14)Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever things I
+command you. (15)I no more call you servants; for the servant knoweth
+not what his master is doing: but I have called you friends because I
+have made known to you all things which I have heard of my Father.
+(16)Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and appointed you
+that ye should go forth and bear fruit, and that your fruit should be
+permanent: that so whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he
+may give it you. (17)These things I command you, that ye love one
+another. (18)If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before
+you. (19)If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but
+because ye are not of the world, but I have elected you out of the
+world, for this very cause the world hateth you. (20)Remember the word
+which I spake unto you, The servant is not greater than his master. If
+they have persecuted me, they will persecute you also; if they have
+observed my words, they will observe your's also. (21)But all these
+things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not
+him that sent me. (22)Had I not come and spoken to them, they would not
+have had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin. (23)He that
+hateth me hateth my Father also. (24)If I had not done among them the
+works which no other ever did, they would not have had sin: but now
+they have both seen and hated both me and my Father. (25)But it is in
+order that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their law,
+"They hated me without a cause." (26)But when the Comforter is come,
+whom I will send unto you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who
+proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: (27)and ye too
+shall bear your testimony, because ye have been with me from the
+beginning.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+THESE things have I spoken, that ye might not be stumbled. (2)They will
+put you out of their synagogues: yea, the hour is coming, that every
+one who killeth you will think he offers God a sacred service. (3)And
+these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the
+Father, nor me. (4)But these things have I spoken to you, that when the
+hour is come, ye may remember the same for I had told you. But these
+things I told you not at the beginning, because I was with you. (5)But
+now I am going away to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me,
+Whither art thou going? (6)But because I have spoken these things to
+you, sorrow hath filled your heart. (7)Yet I tell you the truth; It is
+expedient for you that I go away: for if I went not away, the Comforter
+would not come to you; but if I go, I will send him unto you. (8)And
+when he cometh, he will convince the world of sin, of righteousness,
+and of judgment: (9)of sin first, because they believe not in me;
+(10)then of righteousness, because I am going to the Father, so ye see
+me no more; (11)and of judgment, because the ruler of this world hath
+sentence pronounced on him.
+
+(12)I have many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them just now.
+(13)But when he is come, the Spirit of truth, he will conduct you into
+all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever things he
+shall hear, he shall speak: and he will declare to you the things that
+shall come hereafter. (14)He shall glorify me: for he shall take of
+mine, and shall shew it unto you. (15)All things whatsoever the Father
+hath are mine: therefore I said, that he shall take of mine, and shall
+shew it unto you. (16)A little while longer, and ye shall not see me:
+and again a little while, and ye shall see me, because I am going to
+the Father.
+
+(17)Then said some of the disciples unto each other, What is this which
+he saith to us, A little while longer, and ye shall not see me: and
+again a little while, and ye shall see me: and this, because I am going
+to the Father? (18)They said therefore, What is this which he saith,
+This little while? we know not what he means.
+
+(19)Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto
+them, Are ye questioning among yourselves concerning this declaration,
+which I spake, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again a
+little while, and ye shall see me? (20)Verily, verily, I say unto you,
+That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye
+shall be very sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
+(21)A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is
+come: but when the little son is born, she no more remembers the
+anguish, for joy that a man is brought into the world. (22)And ye
+therefore have indeed at present sorrow: but I will see you again, and
+your heart shall be made glad, and your joy no man taketh from you.
+(23)And in that hour ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say
+unto you, That whatsoever things ye shall ask the Father in my name, he
+will give you. (24)Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name: ask, and
+ye shall receive, that your joy may be complete. (25)These things have
+I spoken to you in parables: but the hour is coming when I will no more
+speak to you in parables, but will plainly inform you respecting the
+Father. (26)In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I do not say to
+you, I will entreat the Father for you: (27)for the Father himself
+loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out
+from God. (28)I came out from the Father, and am come into the world:
+again, I am leaving the world, and going to the Father.
+
+(29)His disciples said unto him, Lo! now thou speakest plainly, and
+speakest in no-wise proverbial. (30)Now we know that thou knowest all
+things, and needest not that any person should ask thee: by this we
+believe that thou hast come forth from God. (31)Jesus answered them, Do
+ye now believe? (32)Behold, the hour is coming, yea, it is already
+come, that ye shall be dispersed, each after his own concerns, and
+shall leave me alone: though I am not alone, because the Father is with
+me. (33)These things have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In
+the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have
+overcome the world.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+THESE things spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said,
+Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son may glorify
+thee: (2)even as thou hast given him authority over all flesh, that
+with regard to all those whom thou hast given him, he should give to
+them eternal life: (3)and this is eternal life, that they should know
+thee the only true God, and him whom thou hast sent, Jesus, the
+Messiah. (4)I have glorified thee upon earth: I have completed the work
+which thou gavest me to perform. (5)And now, Father, do thou glorify me
+with thyself in the glory which I held with thee before the world was.
+(6)I have made known thy name to the persons whom thou gavest me out of
+the world: for thee they had a being, and to me thou hast given them;
+and thy word have they kept. (7)Now have they known, that all things
+whatsoever thou hast given me are from thee. (8)For the declarations
+which thou gavest to me I have delivered to them; and they have
+received them, and have known assuredly that I came out from thee, and
+they have believed that thou hast sent me. (9)I entreat for them: I
+make no request for the world; but for those thou hast given me; for
+they are thine. (10)And all mine are thine, and thine mine; and I have
+been glorified in them. (11)And now no longer am I in this world, but
+these are in the world, and I am coming to thee. Holy Father! preserve
+them for thy name's sake whom thou hast given me, that they may be one,
+as we are. (12)When I was with them in the world, I preserved them by
+thy name: those whom thou hast given me have I guarded, and not one of
+them is perished, except the son of perdition; that the scripture might
+be fulfilled. (13)But now I am coming to thee; and I am speaking these
+things in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in
+themselves. (14)I have given them thy word and the world hath hated
+them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
+(15)I entreat not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but
+that thou shouldest preserve them from the wicked one. (16)They are not
+of the world, just as I am not of the world. (17)Sanctify them by thy
+truth: thy word is truth. (18)As thou hast sent me into the world, even
+so have I sent them into the world. (19)And for them I devote myself,
+that they also might be sanctified by the truth. (20)And not for them
+do I make request only, but also for those who shall believe in me
+through their word; (21)that all may be one; as thou, Father, in me,
+and I in thee, that these also may be one in us: that the world may
+believe that thou hast sent me. (22)And I have given them the glory,
+which thou hast given me; that they may be one, even as we are one:
+(23)I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one; and
+that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as
+thou hast loved me. (24)Father, those whom thou hast given me, I will
+that where I am they may also be with me; that they may behold my
+glory, which thou gavest me: because thou hast loved me before the
+foundation of the world.
+
+(25)Righteous Father! though the world hath not known thee, yet I have
+known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. (26)And I have
+made known to them thy name, and will make it known: that the love
+wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+HAVING thus spoken, Jesus went out with his disciples beyond the brook
+Cedron, where was a garden, into which he went himself, and his
+disciples. (2)Now Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for
+frequently had Jesus consorted with his disciples there. (3)Then Judas
+having taken a band of soldiers, and the inferior officers of the chief
+priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and
+arms. (4)Jesus therefore, conscious of all things that were coming upon
+him, going forward, said to them, Whom are ye seeking? (5)They answered
+him, Jesus the Nazarean. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. Then stood
+also Judas, who betrayed him, with these men. (6)As he then spake to
+them, I am he, they retreated backward, and fell flat on the ground.
+(7)Again therefore he demanded of them, Whom seek ye? Then they said,
+Jesus the Nazarean. (8)Jesus answered, I told you that I am he: if
+therefore ye are seeking me, permit these to go away: (9)that the
+saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, That of those whom thou hast
+given me, I have not lost one of them.
+
+(10)Then Simon Peter having a sword, drew it, and struck a servant of
+the high-priest, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was
+Malchas. (11)Then said Jesus to Peter, Put up thy sword into the
+scabbard: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
+
+(12)The band therefore, and the chief captain, and the inferior
+officers of the Jews, seized on Jesus, and bound him, (13)and led him
+away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the
+high-priest of that year. (14)Now Caiaphas was the person who had given
+his advice to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should be
+destroyed instead of the people.
+
+(15)Now Simon Peter had followed Jesus, and another disciple: and that
+disciple was acquainted with the high-priest, and went in with Jesus
+into the palace of the high-priest. (16)But Peter stood without at the
+door. Then that other disciple, who was acquainted with the
+high-priest, went out, and spoke to the porteress, and introduced
+Peter. (17)Then said the damsel who kept the door to Peter, Art not
+thou also one of the disciples of this man? He saith, I am not. (18)Now
+the servants and inferior officers having made a fire, for it was cold,
+stood and warmed themselves: and there stood Peter with them, and
+warmed himself.  (19)The high-priest then questioned Jesus concerning
+his disciples, and respecting his doctrine. (20)Jesus answered him, I
+spake openly to the world; I always taught in the synagogue, and in the
+temple, whither the Jews resorted; and in secret have I spoken nothing.
+(21)Why dost thou question me? ask those who have heard me, what I have
+spoken to them: lo, they know what I said. (22)As he was thus speaking,
+one of the servants who stood by him gave Jesus a slap on the face,
+saying, Dost thou answer the high-priest in this fashion? (23)Jesus
+replied to him, If I have spoken in an improper manner, bear witness of
+the evil deed: but if properly, why strikest thou me? (24)Now Annas had
+sent him bound to Caiaphas the high-priest.
+
+(25)Meanwhile Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. Then said
+they to him, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He denied
+it, and said, I am not. (26)One of the servants of the high-priest,
+being a kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, said, Did I not see
+thee in the garden with him? (27)Then again Peter denied: and instantly
+the cock crew.
+
+(28)Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas to the praetorium: and it was
+early: and they themselves went not into the praetorium, that they
+should not be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. (29)Pilate
+then came out to them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this
+man? (30)They answered and said to him, If this fellow had not been a
+malefactor, we should not have delivered him up to thee. (31)Pilate
+then said to them, Take him yourselves, and according to your own law
+judge him. The Jews then said to him, It is not lawful for us to put
+any man to death: (32)that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled,
+which he spake, intimating by what manner of death he should die.
+
+(33)Pilate therefore entered again into the praetorium, and called
+Jesus, and said to him, Art thou the king of the Jews? (34)Jesus
+answered him, Dost thou speak this from thyself, or did others speak to
+thee concerning me? (35)Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thy own nation and
+the chief priests have delivered thee to me: what hast thou done?
+(36)Jesus replied, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom had
+been of this world, then would my servants have struggled hard, that I
+should not have been delivered up to the Jews: but now my kingdom is
+not from hence. (37)Then said Pilate unto him. Art thou not a king
+then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. For this end I was
+born, and for this I came into the world, that I should be a witness
+for the truth. Every one who is of the truth heareth my voice.
+(38)Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And having thus spoken, he
+went out again unto the Jews and saith to them, I find no fault in him.
+(39)But ye have a custom, that I should release to you one person at
+the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the
+Jews? (40)Then again they all clamoured, saying, Not this man, but
+Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+THEN Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. (2)And the soldiers
+having platted a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and they clothed
+him in a purple robe, (3)and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they
+gave him slaps on the face with their hands. (4)Then again went Pilate
+out, and said to them, Behold, I bring him out to you, that ye may know
+that I find in him no fault at all. (5)Then came Jesus out, bearing the
+thorny crown, and the purple robe. And he said to them, Behold the man!
+(6)When the chief priests therefore and the officers saw him, they
+cried vociferously, saying, Crucify him! crucify him! Pilate saith to
+them, Take him yourselves, and crucify him: for I have not found in him
+a fault. (7)The Jews replied to him, We have a law, and according to
+our law he ought to die, because he hath made himself the Son of God.
+(8)When Pilate then heard this saying, he was the more afraid: (9)and
+entered into the praetorium again, and saith to Jesus, From whence art
+thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. (10)Then saith Pilate to him, Dost
+thou not speak to me? dost thou not know that I have power to crucify
+thee, and that I have power to release thee? (11)Jesus answered, Thou
+wouldest have had no authority over me, unless it had been given thee
+from above: for this reason, he that hath delivered me up to thee hath
+the greater crime. (12)Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the
+Jews clamoured, saying, If thou release this fellow, thou art no friend
+of Caesar's: every one who professes himself a king, speaks in
+opposition to Caesar.
+
+(13)When Pilate therefore heard this speech, he brought Jesus out, and
+sat down on the judgment seat, in a place called the Stone Pavement,
+but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. (14)And it was the preparation of the
+passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith to the Jews, Behold
+your King! (15)But they cried vociferously, Away with him, away!
+crucify him! Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The
+chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
+
+(16)Then delivered he him therefore unto them, that he should be
+crucified. And they took Jesus and led him away. (17)And carrying his
+cross he went forth to a place called the Place of a Skull, which in
+the Hebrew is termed Golgotha: (18)where they crucified him, and two
+others with him, on this side and on that, and in the midst Jesus.
+(19)And Pilate also wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And this
+was the writing: JESUS THE NAZAREAN, THE KING OF THE JEWS, (20)This
+title then many of the Jews read: for the spot where Jesus was
+crucified was nigh unto the city: and it was written in Hebrew, in
+Greek, and in Latin. (21)The chief priests of the Jews then said to
+Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of
+the Jews. (22)Pilate answered, What I have written, I have written.
+
+(23)Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his
+garments, and made four parts, for each soldier a part; and his vest:
+now the vest was without a seam, woven from the upper parts throughout
+the whole. (24)They said therefore one to another, Let us not rend it,
+but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be
+fulfilled, which saith, "They parted my garments among them, and for my
+vest they cast lots." So the soldiers therefore did these things.
+
+(25)Now beside the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's
+sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. (26)When Jesus
+then beheld his mother, and the disciple whom he loved, standing by, he
+saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son! (27)Then saith he to the
+disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour the disciple took her
+unto his own home.
+
+(28)After this, Jesus, conscious that all things were now finished,
+that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. (29)Now there
+was placed a vessel full of vinegar: they then filling a spunge with
+the vinegar, and putting it on a stick of hyssop, carried it to his
+mouth. (30)When therefore Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, It
+is finished: and inclining his head, he surrendered up his spirit.
+
+(31)The Jews therefore, as it was the preparation, that the bodies
+might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, (for that sabbath-day was
+a great day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that
+they might be taken away. (32)Then came the soldiers, and brake the
+legs of the first, and of the other who was crucified with him. (33)But
+when they came to Jesus, as they saw that he was already dead, they
+brake not his legs: (34)but one of the soldiers with his lance pierced
+his side, and immediately there gushed out blood and water. (35)And he
+that saw it bore witness, and we know that his testimony is true: and
+he himself is conscious that he speaketh what is true, that ye might
+believe. (36)Now these things were done, that the scripture might be
+fulfilled, "A bone of him shall not be broken." (37)And again another
+scripture saith, "They shall look on him whom they have pierced."
+
+(38)And after these things Joseph of Arimathea, (being a disciple of
+Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews,) besought Pilate that he
+might take away the body of Jesus and Pilate permitted him. Then he
+came and took away the body of Jesus. (39)And Nicodemus, who had come
+to Jesus by night formerly, came also, bringing a mixture of myrrh and
+aloes, about a hundred weight.
+
+(40)Then they took the body, and bound it with swathes together with
+the aromatics, as the custom is with the Jews to bury. (41)And there
+was near the spot were he was crucified a garden and in the garden a
+new tomb, wherein no person had ever yet been laid. (42)Because of the
+preparation of the Jews therefore, they laid Jesus there; for the
+sepulchre was just by.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+AND on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen came very early, whilst
+yet some darkness remained, to the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken
+away from the sepulchre. (2)She therefore runneth, and cometh to Simon
+Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith to them,
+They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not
+where they have laid him. (3)Then Peter went out, and that other
+disciple, and came to the sepulchre. (4)And they two ran together: and
+the other disciple ran before more swiftly than Peter, and came first
+to the sepulchre. (5)And stooping forward, he sees the swathing clothes
+lying there; yet he did not go in. (6)Then cometh Simon Peter following
+him, and went into the sepulchre, and saw the swathing clothes lying,
+(7)and the napkin, which had been round his head, not laid with the
+linen swathes, but apart folded up in another place. (8)Then went in
+also the other disciple, who had come the first to the sepulchre, and
+saw, and believed. (9)Though not even yet had they known the scripture,
+that he should rise from the dead. (10)Then the disciples went back
+again to their companions. (11)But Mary stood at the sepulchre,
+without, weeping: as therefore she wept, she bent forward towards the
+sepulchre. (12)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.
+(13)And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith to them,
+Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have
+laid him. (14)And as she thus spoke, she turned about, and beheld Jesus
+standing by, and knew not that it was Jesus. (15)Then Jesus said to
+her, Woman, why art thou weeping? whom art thou seeking? She, supposing
+that it was the gardener, said to him, Sir, if thou hast carried him
+hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
+(16)Jesus saith to her, Mary! Starting round, she said to him, Rabboni!
+that is, Master! (17)Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I have not
+yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and tell them, I am
+ascending to my Father, and your Father; to my God, and your God.
+(18)Mary Magdalen cometh declaring to the disciples, that she had seen
+the Lord, and that he had spoken these things to her.
+
+(19)When the evening therefore was come, on the same first day of the
+week, and the doors being fastened where the disciples were assembled
+for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said unto
+them, Peace be to you. (20)And thus speaking, he shewed them his hands
+and his side. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord.
+(21)Jesus therefore spake to them again, Peace be unto you: as the
+Father hath sent me, even so send I you. (22)And so speaking, he
+breathed on them, and said, Receive the Holy Ghost: (23)whose soever
+sins ye forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins soever ye
+retain, they are retained.
+
+(24)Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called Didymus, the twin, was
+not with them when Jesus came. (25)Then the other disciples said to
+him, We have seen the Lord. But he said to them, Except I should 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 shall never believe it.
+(26)And eight days after, his disciples were again within, and Thomas
+with them: Jesus cometh, though the doors were fastened, and stood in
+the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. (27)Afterwards he spake to
+Thomas, Bring hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and take thy
+hand, and thrust into my side: and be not incredulous, but a believer.
+(28)And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God!
+(29)Jesus saith to him, Because thou hast seen me, Thomas, hast thou
+believed: blessed are they who though they have not seen me, yet have
+believed.
+
+(30)Now many other miracles did Jesus therefore also in the presence of
+his disciples, which are not written in this book: (31)but these are
+written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of
+God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AFTER these things Jesus again shewed himself to the disciples at the
+sea of Tiberias; and he appeared in the following manner: (2)Simon
+Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, the twin, and Nathaniel who was of
+Cana of Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of the
+disciples were together. (3)Simon Peter said to them, I am going
+a-fishing. They say to him, We too will go with thee. They went out,
+and got on board the vessel immediately; and that night they caught
+nothing. (4)But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood upon the
+beach: yet the disciples had not discovered that it was Jesus. (5)Then
+saith Jesus unto them, My youths, have ye any thing eatable? They
+answered him, No. (6)Then he said to them, Shoot the net on the right
+side of the vessel, and ye shall find fish. They shot it therefore, and
+now they were not able to drag it in from the quantity of fishes.
+(7)Then said that disciple whom Jesus loved to Peter, It is the Lord!
+Then Simon Peter, when he heard that it was the Lord, girt his coat
+round him, (for he was stripped,) and threw himself into the sea.
+(8)And the other disciples came in the little vessel, (for they were
+not far from land, only about two hundred cubits,) dragging the net
+with the fishes. (9)When therefore they were come to land, they saw a
+fire laid, and a fish upon it, and a loaf. (10)Jesus saith to them,
+Bring some of the fish which ye have just caught. (11)Simon Peter went
+aboard, and drew the net to land full of large fishes, to the number of
+a hundred and fifty-three: and though they were so many, yet was not
+the net rent. (12)Jesus saith to them, Come, dine. Now not one of the
+disciples dared inquire, Who art thou? conscious that it was the Lord.
+(13)Then Jesus cometh, and taketh the loaf, and distributed to them,
+and of the fish in like manner. (14)Now this was the third time Jesus
+had shewed himself to the disciples, after he rose from the dead.
+
+(15)When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon,
+son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yes,
+Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
+(16)He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest
+thou me? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee.
+Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. (17)He saith to him the third
+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 to him, Lord,
+thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee! Jesus saith to
+him, Feed my sheep. (18)Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast
+a younger man, thou didst gird up thyself, and go about whithersoever
+thy choice led thee: but when thou shalt grow old, another person
+extending thy hands, shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou
+wouldest not. (19)This he told him, to intimate by what kind of death
+he should glorify God. And having thus spoken, he said to him, Follow
+me. (20)Now Peter, turning about, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved
+following; who also at the supper reclined on his bosom, and said,
+Lord, which is the person who betrayeth thee? (21)Peter looking at him,
+saith to Jesus, Lord, and what will become of this man? (22)Jesus saith
+to him, If I will that he abide till I come, what is that to thee?
+follow thou me. (23)Then this speech went forth among the disciples, as
+though this disciple was not to die: yet Jesus had not said to him,
+That he shall not die; but, If I will that he abide till I come, what
+is that to thee?
+
+(24)This is the disciple who is testifing of these things, and hath
+written these things: and we know that his testimony is true. (25)And
+there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if every
+particular was written, I am of opinion that the world itself would not
+be capable of retaining the books which should be written. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE ACTS OF THE HOLY APOSTLES.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THE former treatise, Theophilus, I composed, concerning all things
+which Jesus began both to do and to teach, (2)until that day, when
+having given a charge to his apostles through the Holy Ghost, whom he
+had chosen, he was taken up: (3)to whom also he had shewed himself
+alive, after he had suffered, by many infallible proofs, during forty
+days being frequently seen by them, and speaking of the things which
+relate to the kingdom of God: (4)and assembling them together,
+commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the
+promise of the Father, which, said he, ye have heard from me. (5)For
+John indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the Holy
+Ghost not many days after the present.
+
+(6)They then accordingly assembling together, asked him, saying, Lord,
+wilt thou at this time reestablish the kingdom of Israel? (7)But he
+said unto them, It is not for you to know the times and the seasons,
+which the Father hath reserved under his own authority. (8)But ye shall
+receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be
+witnesses for me, both in Jerusalem, and throughout all Judea, and
+Samaria, and unto the extremity of the earth.
+
+(9)And as he was speaking these things, while they were looking upon
+him, he was taken up; and a cloud enveloping him hid him from their
+eyes. (10)And as they looked up earnestly into the heaven, while he was
+passing, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; (11)who also
+said to them, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up to heaven? this
+Jesus, who hath been taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, in
+the same manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
+
+(12)Then they returned unto Jerusalem, from the mount called Olivet,
+which is near Jerusalem, about a sabbath-day's journey distant. (13)And
+when they had arrived, they went up to an upper room, where abode
+Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas,
+Bartholomew, and Matthew, James son of Alpheus, and Simon the zealous,
+and Jude brother to James. (14)These all persevered unanimously in
+prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus,
+and with his brethren.
+
+(15)And in those days arose Peter in the midst of the disciples, and
+said, (there was a number of persons together, about an hundred and
+twenty,) (16)Men and brethren, it must needs be that this scripture
+should be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost delivered before by the mouth
+of David concerning Judas, who was the conductor of those who seized on
+Jesus. (17)For he was reckoned of our number, and had obtained an
+appointment to this ministry. (18)This man indeed accordingly purchased
+a spot of ground with the wages of iniquity; and projected forward, he
+burst in the midst, and all his bowels fell out. (19)And it was a fact
+known to all who dwelt at Jerusalem; so that this field is called in
+their own dialect, Aceldama, that is, The field of blood. (20)For it is
+written in the book of Psalms[23], Let his habitation be desolate, and
+let there be no man to dwell in it: and his office, as bishop, let
+another take[24].
+
+(21)Wherefore from among the men who have associated with us always
+during the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
+(22)beginning from his baptism by John, until the day in which he was
+taken up from us, must there be chosen with us a witness of his
+resurrection, even one of these. (23)So they appointed two persons,
+Joseph called Barsabas, whose sirname was Justus, and Matthias. (24)And
+joining in prayer, they said, Do thou, O Lord, who knowest the hearts
+of all men, point out the one of these two which thou hast chosen,
+(25)to take a part in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas
+by transgression fell, to go to his own place. (26)And they drew lots
+for them and the lot fell to Matthias and he was by unanimous suffrage
+numbered with the eleven apostles.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+SO when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with
+unanimity assembled together. (2)And there came suddenly from heaven a
+sound as it were of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole
+house where they were sitting. (3)And there was an appearance to them
+of divided tongues, as of fire, and it rested on every one of them.
+(4)And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to
+speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them power to express
+themselves.
+
+(5)Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews, men of piety, from every
+nation under heaven. (6)And when this report spread, the multitude
+collected around them, and were overwhelmed with astonishment, because
+they heard them speaking every one in his own peculiar dialect. (7)And
+they were all amazed, and wondered, saying one to another, Are not all
+these who are speaking Galileans? (8)And how do we hear every man in
+our own peculiar dialect, in which from our birth we were brought up?
+(9)Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and they who inhabit
+Mesopotamia, and Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia, (10)and
+Phrygia, and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Lybia adjoining Cyrene,
+and the sojourners, who are Romans, both Jews and proselytes,
+(11)Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our own several
+tongues the marvellous things of God. (12)And they were all amazed, and
+much perplexed, and knew not what to think, saying one to another, What
+can this mean? (13)But others scoffing said, These men are brimful of
+sweet wine. (14)But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his
+voice, and addressed them; Men of Judea, and all ye who dwell at
+Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words: (15)for
+these men are not, as ye suppose, drunk, for it is only the third hour
+of the day. (16)But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel;
+(17)"And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour
+out of my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall
+prophesy, your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall
+dream dreams: (18)and upon my servants and my handmaidens in those days
+will I pour out of my spirit; and they shall prophesy: (19)and I will
+perform prodigies in the heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath;
+blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke. (20)The sun shall be turned into
+darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and illustrious day
+of the Lord come. (21)And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall
+call on the Lord shall be saved[25]." (22)Men of Israel, hear these
+words; Jesus the Nazarean, a man from God, pointed out to you by
+miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of
+you, as yourselves also know: (23)him, by the destined counsel and
+foreknowledge of God delivered up, ye have seized, and by wicked hands
+have crucified and slain: (24)whom God hath raised up, having loosed
+the pains of death: forasmuch as it was not possible that he should be
+held thereby. (25)For David speaketh concerning him, "I have seen the
+Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand, that I might not be
+shaken: (26)therefore is my heart full of joy, and my tongue hath
+exulted; and still shall my flesh also repose in hope, (27)that thou
+wilt not leave my soul in the mansion of the dead, nor permit that Holy
+One of thine to see corruption. (28)Thou hast made known to me the ways
+of life; thou shalt fill me with delight by thy countenance[26]."
+
+(29)Men and brethren, permit me to speak with freedom to you concerning
+the patriarch David, that he hath been both dead and buried, and his
+sepulchre is with us to this day. (30)Being therefore a prophet, and
+knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of
+his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah to sit
+upon his throne; (31)he, foreseeing this, spake of the resurrection of
+the Messiah, that his soul should not be left in the mansion of the
+dead, and that his flesh should not see corruption. (32)This very Jesus
+hath God raised up, of which we all are witnesses. (33)He therefore
+being exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the
+Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, hath poured out this, which ye
+now see and hear. (34)For David is not ascended into the heavens: for
+he saith himself, "The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit on my right hand,
+(35)until I make thine enemies a footstool for thy feet[27]." (36)Let
+all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made
+him Lord and Messiah, even that very Jesus whom ye crucified.
+
+(37)Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said unto
+Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
+
+(38)Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptised every one of you
+into the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall
+receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (39)For the promise is to you, and
+to your children, and to all that are afar off; even as many as the
+Lord our God shall call. (40)And with many other words he testified and
+exhorted, saying, Be saved from this untoward generation.
+
+(41)They therefore who gladly received his discourse were baptised: and
+there were added to them that day about three thousand souls. (42)And
+they persevered stedfastly in the doctrine of the apostles, and in
+communion, and in breaking bread, and in prayers. (43)And on every soul
+there was an awe: and many miracles and signs were done by the
+apostles. (44)Now all who believed were together, and had all things
+common; (45)and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them
+among all, as every one had need. (46)And daily continuing with one
+mind at the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they
+partook of their food with great joy and simplicity of heart,
+(47)praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord
+added the saved ones daily to the church.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+NOW at that time Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour
+of prayer, the ninth; (2)when a certain man who was lame from his
+mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the
+temple called Beautiful, to ask alms of those who were entering into
+the temple; (3)who seeing Peter and John just going into the temple,
+asked to receive alms.
+
+(4)Then Peter fixing his eves stedfastly on him with John, said, Look
+on us. (5)So he attentively regarded them, expecting to receive
+something from them. (6)Then said Peter, I have neither silver nor
+gold; but what I have, that I give thee: By the name of Jesus Christ
+the Nazarean, arise, and walk! (7)And taking him by the right hand, he
+raised him up: and immediately his feet and ancles were restored to
+strength. (8)And springing up he stood on his feet, and walked, and
+entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising
+God. (9)And all the people beheld him walking and praising God: (10)and
+they took notice of him, that it was the same person who had sat for
+alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with
+astonishment and amazed at what had happened to him. (11)But as the
+lame man that was cured held fast Peter and John, all the people ran
+together unto them into the portico called Solomon's, in vast
+amazement.
+
+(12)Then Peter observing it, addressed himself to the people, Ye men of
+Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why gaze ye upon us, as if by our own
+power or piety we had enabled this man to walk?
+
+(13)The God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers,
+hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in
+the presence of Pilate, when he had determined to release him. (14)But
+ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and besought that a man, a
+murderer, might as a favour be given unto you; (15)but ye slew the
+Author of life, whom God raised from the dead: of which we are
+witnesses. (16)And through faith in his name hath his name restored
+this man to strength, whom ye behold and know: yea, the faith which is
+by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the sight of you all.
+(17)And now, brethren, I know that through ignorance ye did this deed,
+as did also your rulers. (18)But the things which God before announced
+by the mouth of all his prophets, that Messiah should suffer, he hath
+thus fulfilled. (19)Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your
+sins may be blotted out, when refreshing seasons shall come from the
+presence of the Lord; (20)and he will send Jesus Christ, who was before
+preached unto you: (21)whom the heaven indeed must receive, until the
+times of restoration of all things, which God hath spoken of by the
+mouth of all his holy prophets from the beginning of the world. (22)For
+Moses truly said unto the fathers, "A prophet shall the Lord your God
+raise up unto you from among your brethren, like myself; him shall ye
+hear in all things whatsoever he shall speak to you. (23)But it shall
+come to pass, that every soul which will not hearken to that prophet,
+shall be utterly exterminated from amidst the people[28]." (24)And all
+the prophets indeed from Samuel, and those who succeeded him, as many
+as have spoken, have also foretold those days. (25)Ye are the children
+of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers,
+saying unto Abraham, And "in thy seed shall all the nations of the
+earth be blessed[29]." (26)Unto you in the first instance, hath God,
+after raising up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, to the end that
+every one of you should turn away from your iniquities.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+AND as they were thus speaking, the priests, and the captain of the
+temple-guard, and the Sadducees, came upon them, (2)worn down with
+vexation, because they taught the people, and preached by Jesus the
+resurrection of the dead. (3)And they laid hands on them, and committed
+them to prison till the next day: for it was then evening.
+
+(4)But many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the
+men was about five thousand. (5)Now it came to pass that the next
+morning, their rulers, and elders, and scribes, were assembled at
+Jerusalem, (6)and Annas the high-priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and
+Alexander, and as many as were the high-priest's relations. (7)And
+placing them in the midst, they interrogated them, By what power, or by
+what name, have ye done this thing?
+
+(8)Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of
+the people, and elders of Israel, (9)if we are this day examined
+relative to the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he was
+restored; (10)be it known unto you all, and to all the people of
+Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean, whom ye
+crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him doth this man stand
+here sound in your presence. (11)This is the stone which, though set at
+nought by you builders, is become the head of the corner[30]. (12)And
+there is no salvation in any other person: for there is no other name
+under heaven given unto men, whereby we must be saved.
+
+(13)Attentively regarding then the noble confidence of Peter and John,
+and perceiving that they were men unlettered, and destitute of
+education, they were astonished; and they recollected them, that they
+had been with Jesus. (14)But seeing the man who was healed standing
+with them, they had not a word to reply in contradiction. (15)But
+bidding them retire out of the council-chamber, they conferred among
+themselves, (16)saying, What shall we do with these men? for that an
+acknowledged miracle hath been wrought by them is evident to all the
+inhabitants of Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. (17)But that it be no
+farther spread among the people, we will menace them with threats, no
+more to speak in this name to any man. (18)So calling them in, they
+charged them not to speak in any manner, nor to teach, in the name of
+Jesus.
+
+(19)But Peter and John, answering them, said, If it be right in the
+sight of God to obey you rather than God, be yourselves the judges.
+(20)For we cannot refrain from speaking the things which we have seen
+and heard. (21)Then they with many additional threatenings dismissed
+them, finding no pretext how they might punish them, because of the
+people: for all men glorified God for what had been done. (22)For the
+man was more than forty years of age, upon whom this miracle of healing
+was performed.
+
+(23)But they being dismissed, came unto their own friends, and told
+them all things which the high-priests and elders had said. (24)Now
+when they heard it, they lifted up their united voice to God, and said,
+Lord, thou art the God which made the heaven, and the earth, and the
+sea, and all things which are in them: (25)who by the mouth of David
+thy servant saidst, Why do the heathen so furiously rage, and the
+people meditate vain things? (26)The kings of the earth rose up, and
+the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against his
+Messiah[31]. (27)For they have been in truth collected together against
+thy holy Son Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, even Herod, and Pontius
+Pilate, with the heathen, and the people of Israel, (28)to do all that
+thy hand and thy counsel predestined should come to pass. (29)And as to
+the present transactions, Lord, look upon their threatnings: and grant
+thy servants power with all boldness to speak thy word, (30)by
+stretching out thy hand for healing; and that signs and miracles may be
+performed by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
+
+(31)And while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled
+was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they
+spake the word of God with boldness.
+
+(32)And in the multitude of those that believed there was one heart and
+soul: and not one person said, that any part of his substance was his
+peculiar property; but all things were in common among them.
+
+(33)And with great power bore the apostles witness of the resurrection
+of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. (34)Neither was
+there any person in want among them: for as many as were possessors of
+fields or houses disposed of them, and brought the prices of the things
+sold, (35)and laid them at the apostles' feet: and a distribution was
+made to every one according as he had need. (36)And Joses, who was
+surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (which is, being interpreted, A son
+of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, (37)having a field
+belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the
+apostles' feet.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+NOW a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, had sold an
+estate, (2)and secreted a part of the price paid, his wife also being
+privy to the transaction, and he brought a part, and laid it at the
+apostles' feet. (3)But Peter said, O Ananias! why hath Satan filled thy
+heart that thou shouldst lie to the Holy Ghost, and secrete something
+from the price of the estate? (4)it remained unsold, was it not vested
+in thee? and when sold, was it not in thine own power? why then hast
+thou determined in thine heart to do this deed? thou hast not lied unto
+men, but unto God. (5)Then Ananias, hearing those words, sunk down and
+expired: and great dread fell upon all who heard these things. (6)Then
+the young men arose, and swathed him up, and carrying him out, buried
+him.
+
+(7)Now it came to pass at the distance of about three hours, his wife
+also, not knowing what had passed, came in. (8)And Peter addressed her,
+Tell me, if ye sold the estate for so much? And she said, Yes, for so
+much.
+
+(9)Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have conspired together
+to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? see, the feet of them who have buried
+thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. (10)Then she
+fell instantly at his feet, and expired: and the young men entering,
+found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her with her husband.
+(11)And great awe fell on all the Church, and on all who heard these
+things.
+
+(12)But by the hands of the apostles were many signs and miracles done
+among the people; (and they were all with one accord in the portico of
+Solomon. (13)But of the rest no man had the courage to unite himself
+with them: though the people extolled them. (14)But believers on the
+Lord were abundantly added to them, multitudes, both of men and women.)
+(15)Insomuch that they carried out into the streets the sick, and laid
+them on beds and couches, that when Peter was coming by, if but even
+his shadow might pass over some of them.
+
+(16)Then came together also a multitude from the neighbouring cities to
+Jerusalem, bringing the sick, and those who were disturbed by unclean
+spirits; who were healed universally.
+
+(17)Then arose the high-priest, and all those who were connected with
+him, (which was the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with zeal,
+(18)and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common
+prison. (19)But the angel of the Lord by night opened the doors of the
+prison, and conducting them forth, said, (20)Go, and taking your
+station in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life.
+(21)Having heard this therefore, they entered very early in the morning
+into the temple, and taught. But when the high-priest came, and those
+who were with him, they convoked the sanhedrim, and all the assembly of
+elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to bring them.
+(22)But the officers, on their arrival, found them not in the prison:
+and returning, informed them, (23)saying; The prison indeed found we
+fast locked with all security, and the guards standing without, before
+the door: but when we opened it, we found no person within.
+
+(24)Now when they heard these words, both the priest and captain of the
+temple and the chief priests were in the utmost perplexity concerning
+these things, what could be the meaning of it. (25)Then came a person
+and informed them, saying, the men whom ye put in prison are standing
+in the temple, and teaching the people. (26)Then went the captain, with
+the officers, and brought them; not forcibly, for they were afraid of
+the people, lest they should stone them. (27)But when they had
+conducted them, they placed them in the sanhedrim: and the high-priest
+interrogated them, (28)saying, Did we not lay our strict injunction
+upon you, that you should not teach in this name? and, lo, ye have
+filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and would fain bring this man's
+blood upon us.
+
+(29)Then Peter and the apostles answering said, We must obey God rather
+than men. (30)The God of our fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom ye had
+killed, suspending him on a tree. (31)Him hath God exalted at his right
+hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance unto Israel, and
+remission of sins. (32)And we are witnesses of these things; and the
+Holy Ghost also, which God hath given to those who obey him.
+
+(33)But when they heard this, they were cut asunder as with a saw, and
+took counsel how to make away with them.
+
+(34)Then arose a certain Pharisee, in the sanhedrim, named Gamaliel, a
+doctor of the law, held in high esteem by all the people, and ordered
+the apostles to be taken out for a little space; (35)and he said unto
+them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves respecting these men, what
+ye mean to do to them. (36)For before these days arose Theudas, saying
+that he himself was a singular personage: to whom a number of men,
+about four hundred, attached themselves: who was taken off; and as many
+as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nothing. (37)And after him
+arose Judas the Galilean, in the days of the enrolment, and drew away a
+multitude of the populace after him: he also perished, and all, as many
+as obeyed him, were dispersed. (38)And as to the matters now before
+you, I say unto you, Abstain from these men, and leave them to
+themselves: for if this design or this work be of men, it will come to
+nothing: (39)but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; and in that
+case would be found fighters against God. (40)And to him they assented:
+and calling in the apostles, after scourging them, they commanded them
+not to speak in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them.
+
+(41)Then they went rejoicing from the presence of the sanhedrim, that
+for his name's sake, they had been counted worthy to suffer this
+injurious treatment. (42)And all the day long in the temple, and from
+house to house, they never ceased teaching and preaching Jesus Christ.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+NOW in those days, when the disciples were multiplied, there arose a
+murmuring of the Grecian proselytes against the Hebrews, because their
+widows were overlooked in the daily distribution. (2)Then the twelve
+assembling the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not fit that we
+should leave the word of God, to make distribution to the tables.
+(3)Therefore, brethren, do ye look out for seven men from among
+yourselves, the best approved, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom
+we may appoint to superintend this business. (4)But we will devote
+ourselves constantly to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
+
+(5)And this saying was very agreeable to all the multitude: and they
+elected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip,
+and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicholas a
+proselyte a man of Antioch: (6)whom they presented before the apostles:
+and having prayed, they laid their hands upon them.  (7)And the word of
+God increased: and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was
+multiplied greatly; and a vast body of the priests were obedient to the
+faith.
+
+(8)Now Stephen, full of faith and of power, wrought great miracles and
+signs among the people. (9)Then rose up certain men of the synagogue of
+the freed-men, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of
+those from Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen. (10)And they could
+not resist the wisdom and the spirit with which he spoke. (11)Then they
+suborned men to say, We heard him speak blasphemous things against
+Moses, and against God. (12)And they stirred up the people, and the
+elders, and the scribes, and coming upon him, they seized him together,
+and dragged him to the sanhedrim; (13)and they set up false witnesses,
+saying, This man doth not cease speaking blasphemous words against this
+holy place, and the law: (14)for we have heard him affirm, that Jesus
+the Nazarean, even he, will destroy this place, and change the
+accustomed ordinances which Moses delivered to us. (15)And fixing their
+eyes upon him, all who sat in the sanhedrim, beheld his face as the
+face of an angel.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+THEN said the high-priest, Are these things so?
+
+(2)He replied, Men, brethren, and fathers, hear me:
+
+The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in
+Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran, (3)and said to him, Go forth
+out of thy country, and from among thy relations, and come hither to a
+land which I will shew thee[32]. (4)Then he went out from the country
+of the Chaldeans, and, dwelt in Charran: and from thence, after his
+father was dead, God removed him as a sojourner into this very country,
+in which we now dwell. (5)Yet he gave him no inheritance in it, not so
+much as the print of his foot: yet he promised to give it for a
+possession to him and to his seed after him, when he had no son.
+(6)Then spake God to him thus, That his seed should sojourn in a
+foreign land: and that they should enslave it, and grievously afflict
+it, four hundred years. (7)And the nation by which they shall be
+enslaved will I judge, said God: and after these things they shall come
+out, and shall worship me in this place[33]. (8)And he gave him the
+covenant of circumcision: and so he begat Isaac, and circumcised him on
+the eighth day; and Isaac Jacob, and Jacob the twelve patriarchs.
+(9)And the patriarchs, envious, sold Joseph into Egypt: yet God was
+with him, (10)and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave
+him favour and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he appointed
+him governor over Egypt and all his house. (11)Then came a famine upon
+all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great distress: and our fathers
+found no provisions. (12)But when Jacob heard that there were
+provisions in Egypt, he sent our fathers, the first time. (13)And the
+second time Joseph was made known unto his brethren; and Joseph's
+family was made known unto Pharaoh. (14)Then sent Joseph, and invited
+his father Jacob to come to him, and all his kindred, consisting of
+seventy-five persons. (15)So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died,
+himself, and our fathers, (16)and they removed him to Sychem, and laid
+him in the sepulchre which Abraham had bought, at a price paid in
+silver, of the sons of Emmor, the father of Shechem. (17)But as the
+time of the promise which God had with an oath confirmed unto Abraham
+drew nigh, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt, (18)until
+another king arose, who knew not Joseph. (19)This man, forming crafty
+designs against our nation, grievously treated our fathers, so as to
+cause them to expose their children, in order to exterminate the race.
+(20)At which time Moses was born, and was endued with singular beauty
+from God, who was brought up three months in the house of his father:
+(21)and when he was exposed, Pharaoh's daughter took him home, and
+brought him up for herself, as a son. (22)And Moses was educated in all
+the wisdom of Egypt, and was mighty in words and actions. (23)But when
+he had completed his fortieth year, it came into his heart to visit his
+brethren the children of Israel. (24)And seeing one of them treated
+injuriously, he defended him, and executed vengeance for him who had
+suffered the outrage, smiting the Egyptian. (25)For he thought that his
+brethren would understand that God by his hand would give them
+deliverance: but they understood not. (26)And the following day he
+shewed himself to them as they were fighting, and urged them to peace,
+saying, My friends, ye are brethren; wherefore do ye ill treat one
+another? (27)Then he who did his neighbour wrong thrust him from him,
+saying, Who appointed thee a ruler and a judge over us? (28)Wilt thou
+kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian yesterday? (29)Then fled Moses
+at this saying, and was a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he
+begat two sons.
+
+(30)And when forty years were completed, there appeared to him in the
+desert of mount Sinai the angel of the Lord, in a flame of fire in a
+bush. (31)But when Moses saw it, he marvelled at the sight: and as he
+was drawing nearer to observe it, a voice from the Lord came to him,
+(32)"I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of
+Isaac, and the God of Jacob[34]." Then Moses trembling, dared not to
+look farther.
+
+(33)Then the Lord said unto him, "Loose the sandal from thy feet: for
+the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. (34)Attentive I have
+beheld the evil treatment of my people in Egypt, and I have heard their
+groaning, and I am come down to deliver them. And now come hither, I
+will send thee into Egypt[35]." (35)This very Moses whom they had
+rejected, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God
+send to be a ruler and redeemer by the hand of the angel who appeared
+to him in the bush. (36)He brought them forth, after performing
+miracles and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the
+wilderness forty years. (37)This is the Moses who said unto the
+children of Israel, "A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up for you
+from among your brethren, as myself; him shall ye hear[36]." (38)This
+is he, who was with the church in the wilderness with the angel who
+spake to him in the mount Sinai, and with our fathers: who received the
+oracles of life to give unto us: (39)to whom our fathers would not be
+obedient, but thrust him from them, and turned back in their hearts
+unto Egypt, (40)saying to Aaron, Make us gods who shall go before us:
+for this Moses, who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not
+what hath happened to him. (41)And they made a calf in those days, and
+brought a sacrifice for the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their
+own hands.
+
+(42)Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as
+it is written in the book of the prophets, Have ye offered me slain
+beasts and sacrifices forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?
+(43)Yet have ye taken up the tabernacle of Moloc, and the star of your
+god Remphan, those figures which ye made to pay adoration to them: and
+I will transport you beyond Babylon[37].
+
+(44)The tabernacle of the testimony was with our fathers in the
+wilderness, as he that spake to Moses commanded, that he should make it
+according to the model which he had seen. (45)Which also our fathers
+having received, brought in with Joshua into the place possessed by the
+Gentiles, whom God drove out from before the presence of our fathers,
+unto the days of David; (46)who found favour before God, and sought to
+procure an habitation for the God of Jacob. (47)But Solomon built an
+house for him. (48)Though the Most High dwelleth not in temples made
+with hands; as the prophet saith, (49)"Heaven is my throne, and earth
+the footstool for my feet: what kind of house will ye build me? saith
+the Lord: or what place is there for my repose? (50)hath not my hand
+made all these things[38]?"
+
+(51)Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and in ears, ye do
+always oppose yourselves against the Holy Ghost: as your fathers, so
+are ye. (52)Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and
+they killed those who before published the tidings of the coming of
+that Righteous Person; of whom ye have now been the betrayers and
+murderers: (53)who have received the law through arrangements of
+angels, yet have not observed it.
+
+(54)Now when they heard these things, they were cut through their
+hearts as with a saw, and gnashed upon him with their teeth.
+
+(55)But he being full of the Holy Ghost, and looking up stedfastly to
+heaven, saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of
+God; (56)and he said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of
+man standing at the right hand of God.
+
+(57)Then they screamed out with a great cry, and stopped their ears,
+and rushed all together upon him, (58)and dragging him out of the city,
+stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a
+young man, named Saul. (59)And they stoned Stephen, in the act of
+prayer, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit! (60)Then falling on
+his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, impute not to them this
+sin! And thus speaking, fell asleep.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+BUT Saul was delighted with his execution.
+
+Now on that very day commenced a great persecution against the church
+which was at Jerusalem; and all, besides the apostles, were dispersed
+through the regions of Judea and Samaria.
+
+(2)Then some pious men assembling, carried Stephen to his grave, and
+made great lamentation over him.
+
+(3)But Saul ravaged the church, entering into the houses, and dragging
+men and women, cast them into prison.
+
+(4)Those therefore who were dispersed, travelled through the country,
+preaching the word. (5)But Philip, going down to a city of Samaria,
+preached Christ unto them. (6)And the multitudes with united minds were
+very attentive to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard him, and
+saw the miracles which he did. (7)For the unclean spirits, roaring with
+great cries, came forth out of many who were possessed: and many who
+were paralytic and lame were healed. (8)And there was great joy in that
+city.
+
+(9)But a certain man, named Simon, lived previously in that city, who
+practised magic, and astonished the nation of Samaria, giving out
+himself as an extraordinary great personage: (10)to whom all gave heed
+from the small to the great, saying, This man is the great power of
+God. (11)And to him they attended, because he had of a considerable
+time astonished them by his magical tricks. (12)But when they believed
+Philip, who preached the glad tidings of the things which related to
+the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised
+both men and women. (13)Then Simon also himself believed: and being
+baptised, he attached himself to Philip, and beholding the signs and
+great miracles which were performed, he was astonished.
+
+(14)But when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had
+received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: (15)who,
+when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the
+Holy Ghost: (16)for as yet he had not fallen on any one of them: only
+they had been baptised into the name of the Lord Jesus. (17)Then they
+laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
+
+(18)Now when Simon saw, that by the imposition of the apostles' hands,
+the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, (19)saying, Confer on
+me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, they may receive
+the Holy Ghost. (20)But Peter said unto him, May thy silver with
+thyself go into perdition, because thou hast imagined that the gift of
+God can be purchased with money. (21)There is for thee neither part nor
+lot in this word: for thy heart is not right before God. (22)Repent
+therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, if haply this
+thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee. (23)For I see that thou art
+in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity. (24)Then Simon
+answering said, Pray ye for me unto the Lord, that none of the things
+which ye have spoken may come upon me.
+
+(25)Then they, after bearing their testimony, and speaking the word of
+the Lord, returned towards Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many
+villages of the Samaritans.
+
+(26)Now the angel of the Lord spake to Philip, saying, Arise, and go
+towards the south, on the road which leads down from Jerusalem to Gaza:
+it is a wilderness. (27)And he arose and went: and lo! an Ethiopian
+man, an eunuch, a person in power under Candace queen of the
+Ethiopians, who was over all her treasury; he had gone to worship unto
+Jerusalem, (28)and was returning, and sitting in his chariot, was
+reading the prophet Isaiah. (29)Then said the Spirit to Philip, Go up,
+and approach close to that chariot. (30)Then Philip running up to him,
+heard him reading the prophet Isaiah; and he said, Well! but dost thou
+understand what thou art reading? (31)He replied, How indeed can I,
+except some person guide me in the way? And he besought Philip to come
+up and sit with him. (32)The portion of scripture which he had been
+reading was this: "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and as a
+lamb before him who sheareth it is dumb, so he opened not his mouth:
+(33)in his humiliation his judgment was taken away: but his generation
+who can describe? for his life was taken away from the earth[39]."
+(34)Then the eunuch addressing himself to Philip, said, I pray thee, of
+whom doth the prophet thus speak? of himself, or of some other person?
+(35)Then Philip opening his mouth, and beginning from that scripture,
+preached to him Jesus. (36)But as they went on the road, they came to
+some water: and the eunuch said, Here is water, what forbids my being
+baptised? (37)And Philip said, If thou believest with the whole heart,
+it is allowable. Then he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ
+is the Son of God. (38)And he bid the carriage stop: and they went down
+both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptised him.
+(39)But when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord
+caught up Philip, and the eunuch saw him no more: then he went on his
+way rejoicing. (40)But Philip found himself at Azotus: and passing
+through he preached the gospel in all the cities, until he came to
+Caesarea.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+BUT Saul, still breathing out threatenings and murder against the
+disciples of the Lord, applying to the high-priest, (2)besought of him
+letters for the synagogues at Damascus, that if he should find any
+persons of this way, whether men or women, he might bring them in
+chains to Jerusalem. (3)So advancing on his journey, he was drawing
+nigh to Damascus: and suddenly there shone around him a light from
+heaven: (4)and falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying unto him,
+Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? (5)Then said he, Who art thou,
+Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou art persecuting: It is
+difficult for thee to kick against the goads. (6)And trembling and
+amazed he said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said
+unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what
+thou must do.
+
+(7)And the men who travelled with him stood astonished, hearing indeed
+a voice, but seeing no man. (8)Then Paul arose from the earth; and when
+his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but leading him by the hand, they
+brought him into Damascus. (9)And he was three days seeing nothing, and
+did neither eat nor drink.
+
+(10)Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the
+Lord said unto him in a vision, Ananias! And he said, Here I am, Lord.
+(11)Then the Lord said to him, Arise, go into the street called Strait,
+and inquire at the house of Judas for one named Saul a man of Tarsus:
+for, behold, he is praying, (12)and hath seen in a vision a man named
+Ananias coming to him, and laying his hand upon him, that he may
+recover his sight. (13)But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from
+many of this man, how many evils he hath inflicted on thy saints at
+Jerusalem: (14)and here he hath authority from the chief priests to
+bind all that call upon thy name. (15)But the Lord said unto him, Go:
+for this man is an elect vessel for me, to bear my name before nations,
+and kings, and the children of Israel: (16)for I will shew him how many
+things he must suffer for my name's sake.
+
+(17)Then went Ananias, and entered into the house; and laying his hands
+upon him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who was seen by thee in
+the way that thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest recover thy
+sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. (18)And directly there fell
+from his eyes as it were scales: and he recovered sight instantly, and
+arose, and was baptised. (19)And when he had taken nourishment, he
+regained his strength. And Saul continued with the disciples who were
+at Damascus several days. (20)And immediately he preached Christ in the
+synagogues, that he is the Son of God. (21)And all who heard him were
+amazed, and said, Is not this the man who made havoc at Jerusalem,
+among those who called on this name? and hither he came for this
+purpose, that he might carry them in chains unto the chief priests?
+(22)But Saul was endued with still greater power, and confounded the
+Jews who dwelt at Damascus, conclusively evincing that this person is
+the Messiah.
+
+(23)But when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together how
+to kill him: (24)but their design was discovered to Saul. And they kept
+guard at the gates of the city day and night, that they might kill him.
+(25)But the disciples taking him by night, got him off through the
+wall, letting him down in a basket.
+
+(26)But when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the
+disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not crediting that he was a
+disciple. (27)Then Barnabas taking him by the hand, brought him to the
+apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and
+that he had spoken to him, and how boldly he had preached at Damascus
+in the name of Jesus. (28)And he was with them coming in, and going out
+at Jerusalem: (29)and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus.
+And he talked and disputed with the Grecian proselytes: but they made
+an attempt to murder him. (30)Then the brethren, when they knew it
+brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.
+
+(31)Then had the churches peace through all Judea and Galilee and
+Samaria, being edified; and walking in the fear of God, and in the
+consolation of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
+
+(32)Now it came to pass, as Peter was passing through all parts, that
+he went down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. (33)And found
+there a certain man named AEneas, during six years stretched on a bed,
+who was paralytic. (34)And Peter said to him, AEneas, Jesus the Messiah
+maketh thee whole: arise, and make thine own bed. And he arose
+immediately. (35)And all who dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and they
+turned to the Lord.
+
+(36)But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which
+by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works
+and of alms which she did. (37)But it came to pass that in those days
+she sickened and died: having then washed her, they laid her out in an
+upper room. (38)And as Lydda was near to Joppa, the disciples hearing
+that Peter was there, sent two men to him, entreating him without delay
+to come over to them. (39)Then Peter arose and went with them. And they
+carried him, on his arrival, into the upper room: and all the widows
+stood round him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which
+Dorcas had made, whilst she was with them. (40)But Peter putting them
+all out, fell upon his knees, and prayed; and turning to the body,
+said, Tabitha, arise! And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter,
+she sat up. (41)Then he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and
+calling in the saints and the widows, presented her to them alive.
+(42)And it was known through all Joppa; and many believed on the Lord.
+(43)Then it came to pass, that he abode many days at Joppa with one
+Simon a tanner.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+NOW there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the
+cohort called the Italic, (2)a man of piety, and who feared God with
+all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God
+continually. (3)He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of
+the day an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, Cornelius.
+(4)Then looking stedfastly on him, and being terrified, he said, What
+means this, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are
+come up for a memorial before God. (5)And now send men to Joppa, and
+inquire for Simon, who is surnamed Peter: (6)he lodgeth with one Simon
+a tanner, whose house is near the sea: this man will tell thee what
+thou must do. (7)But when the angel departed who spake to Cornelius, he
+called two of his domestics, and a pious soldier, persons who
+constantly were in attendance upon him; (8)and relating all things to
+them, sent them to Joppa.
+
+(9)Then the next morning, as they were on their journey, and drew near
+to the city, Peter went up to the flat roof to pray about the sixth
+hour: (10)and he grew very hungry, and desired something to eat: but
+whilst they were getting it ready, a sacred ecstacy fell upon him.
+(11)And he saw heaven opened, and there descended to him a certain
+vessel, as a great sheet with chains at the four corners, and resting
+upon the earth: (12)in which were all the quadrupeds of the earth, and
+wild beasts, and reptiles, and birds of the air. (13)And there came a
+voice to him, Rise, Peter; slay and eat. (14)But Peter said, By no
+means, Lord for I have never at any time eaten of any thing common or
+unclean. (15)And the voice again a second time came to him, What God
+hath cleansed, call not thou unclean. (16)This was thrice repeated: and
+the vessel was again taken up into heaven.
+
+(17)But while Peter was perplexed in himself what was meant by the
+vision which he had seen, then, behold! the men which had been sent by
+Cornelius having inquired out the house of Simon, stood before the
+door, (18)and calling, asked if Simon, surnamed Peter, lodged there.
+(19)But while Peter was musing upon the vision, the Spirit said to him,
+Lo! three men are inquiring after thee. (20)Arise then, and go down,
+and go with them, entertaining no doubt, for I have sent them. (21)Then
+Peter went down to the men who were sent by Cornelius to him; and said,
+Lo! I am the person that ye ask for: what is the business on which ye
+are come hither? (22)Then they said, Cornelius a centurion, a just man,
+and one that feareth God, and of good report with all the nation of the
+Jews, has been divinely admonished by a holy angel to send for thee to
+his house, to hear words from thee.
+
+(23)Then inviting them in, he lodged them there. And the next morning
+Peter went with them, and some of the brethren from Joppa accompanied
+him. (24)And the next day they entered into Caesarea. Now Cornelius was
+expecting them, having called together his relations and nearest
+friends. (25)And as Peter was entering, Cornelius met him, and falling
+at his feet, paid him homage. (26)But Peter raised him up, saying,
+Arise; I also myself am a man. (27)And conversing with him, he entered,
+and found many assembled together.
+
+(28)And he said unto them, Ye know how contrary it is to established
+usage, for a man who is a Jew to associate with or visit one of another
+nation; but God hath shewed me to call no man common or unclean.
+(29)Wherefore also without a word, I came when invited: I beg to know
+therefore for what purpose ye have sent for me?
+
+(30)Then Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour;
+and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house, and, lo! a man stood
+before me in shining apparel, (31)and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is
+heard, and thy alms are remembered before God. (32)Send therefore to
+Joppa, and invite Simon, whose surname is Peter, to come to thee; he
+lodgeth in the house of Simon the tanner, near the sea: who, when he is
+come will talk with thee. (33)Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and
+thou hast done well in coming. Now therefore are all we here present
+before God, to hear all things that are given in charge to thee from
+God.
+
+(34)Then Peter opening his mouth, said, In truth I perceive that God is
+not a respecter of persons: (35)but in every nation he that feareth
+him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. (36)The word
+which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus
+Christ, (he is Lord of all,) ye know: (37)even that which was the
+common talk through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the
+baptism which John preached; (38)respecting Jesus, who was of Nazareth,
+how God had anointed him with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went
+about doing good, and healing all that were tyrannically oppressed of
+the devil; for God was with him. (39)And we are witnesses of all things
+which he did both in the region of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom
+they killed suspending him on a tree: (40)him God raised up the third
+day, and ordained that he should be visibly manifested; (41)not to all
+the people, but to witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did
+eat and drink with him after he was arisen from the dead. (42)And hath
+commanded us to proclaim to the people, and to bear our testimony that
+this is the person who is ordained of God the Judge of the living and
+the dead. (43)To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his
+name every one who believeth in him, shall receive remission of sins.
+
+(44)While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on
+all who heard the discourse. (45)And they of the circumcision who were
+believers, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, because even on the
+Gentiles the gift of the holy Ghost was poured out. (46)For they heard
+them speaking in different languages, and magnifying God. Then Peter
+addressed them, (47)Can any one forbid the water for baptising these
+persons, who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? (48)So he
+commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord. Then they
+entreated him to tarry there some days.
+
+CHAP. XI.  NOW the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that
+the Gentiles also had received the word of God. (2)And when Peter went
+up to Jerusalem, they of the circumcision disputed with him, (3)saying,
+Thou hast gone in to men holding uncircumcision, and hast eaten with
+them.
+
+(4)Then Peter taking up the matter from the beginning, explained it to
+them regularly, saying, (5)I was in the city of Joppa praying and I saw
+in a trance a vision, a certain vessel descending as a vast sheet let
+down from heaven by its four corners; and it came close to me: (6)on
+which looking attentively, I perceived, and saw the quadrupeds of the
+earth, and the wild beasts, and the reptiles, and the birds of the air.
+(7)Then I heard a voice saying to me, Rise, Peter; slay and eat. (8)But
+I said, By no means, Lord: for never yet hath any thing common or
+unclean entered into my mouth. (9)But the voice replied the second time
+from heaven, What God hath cleansed, call not thou common. (10)Now this
+was repeated thrice: and the whole withdrawn again into heaven.
+(11)And, lo! immediately three men stood before the house where I was,
+sent from Caesarea unto me. (12)And the Spirit bade me go with them,
+making no hesitation. But with me went also these six brethren, and we
+entered into the man's house: (13)and he informed us how he had seen an
+angel in his house, standing and saying to him, Send men to Joppa, and
+invite Simon, who is surnamed Peter; (14)who will speak words to thee,
+by which thou mayest be saved, and thy house. (15)So when I had begun
+to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, just as on us at the beginning.
+(16)Then I recollected the word of the Lord, how he had said, John
+indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the Holy
+Ghost. (17)If God then gave an equal gift to them even as to us, on
+believing on the Lord Jesus Christ; I, indeed, who was I, that I should
+be able to restrain God?
+
+(18)So when they heard these things they were satisfied, and glorified
+God, saying, Well! then hath God even to the Gentiles given repentance
+unto life.
+
+(19)Now those also who were dispersed by the persecution which arose on
+account of Stephen passed on as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and
+Antioch, speaking the word to no man except the Jews only. (20)And some
+of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they arrived at
+Antioch, spake to the Grecian proselytes, preaching the Lord Jesus.
+(21)And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a vast multitude
+believing, turned to the Lord. (22)And the report concerning them was
+heard in the ears of the church which was at Jerusalem: and they
+dispatched Barnabas, to go as far as Antioch. (23)Who, when he arrived
+there, and beheld the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all,
+with full purpose of heart to adhere to the Lord. (24)For he was a good
+man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and a great multitude was
+added to the Lord.
+
+(25)Then went forth Barnabas to Tarsus, in search of Saul: (26)and
+having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that
+during a whole year they were jointly employed in that church, and
+taught a vast multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch
+the disciples Christians. (27)Now there came down in those days
+prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch. (28)And one of them named Agabus,
+rising up, signified by the spirit that a great famine was coming upon
+the whole habitable globe: which also came in the reign of Claudius
+Caesar. (29)Then the disciples, as everyman had ability, determined
+every individual of them to send a sum to be distributed among the
+brethren who dwelt in Judea: (30)which also they did, sending it off to
+the presbyters by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+NOW at that time Herod the king stretched forth his hand to treat
+cruelly certain persons belonging to the church. (2)And he slew James
+the brother of John with a sword. (3)And seeing how agreeable this was
+to the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. (Then were the days of
+unleavened bread.) (4)Whom having apprehended, he put him in prison,
+delivering him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep guard over him;
+intending after the Passover to bring him forth to the people _for
+execution_. (5)So then Peter was kept in prison: but fervent prayer was
+offered up by the church to God for him. (6)Now when Herod was going to
+bring him forth, the same night was Peter fast asleep between the two
+soldiers, fastened to them with two chains: and the guards before the
+door kept the prison. (7)And, lo! an angel of the Lord stood there, and
+light glared through the apartment: then with a stroke on Peter's side,
+he roused him up, and said, Arise quickly. And his chains fell from his
+hands. (8)And the angel said to him, Gird thyself up, and bind on thy
+sandals. And he did so. And he said unto him, Wrap thyself in thy
+mantle, and follow me. (9)And going out, he followed him; and knew not
+that it was a reality which was done by the angel; but he supposed he
+saw a vision. (10)So passing through the first ward and the second,
+they came to the iron door which leads into the city, which opened to
+them spontaneously: and being come out, they walked forward through one
+street; and immediately the angel departed from him. (11)And Peter
+coming to himself, said, Now I know assuredly, that the Lord hath sent
+his angel, and hath delivered me from the hand of Herod, and all the
+eager expectation of the people of the Jews. (12)And after considering
+with himself, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, who is
+surnamed Mark; where many were thronged together, and praying.
+(13)Peter then knocking at the door of the gateway, there came a
+damsel to ask who was there, named Rhoda. (14)And well knowing Peter's
+voice, she opened not the door for joy; but running in, told that Peter
+was standing before the door. (15)But they said, Thou art raving. But
+she confidently persisted that it was so. Then they said, It is his
+angel. (16)But Peter continued knocking: and they opened the door and
+saw him, and were astonished. (17)Then beckoning with the hand that
+they should be silent, he informed them in what manner the Lord had
+brought him out of the prison. And he said, Tell James and the brethren
+these things. And departing thence he went into another place.
+
+(18)Now when the day broke, there was no small stir among the soldiers,
+what could possibly become of Peter. (19)And Herod sought him out
+earnestly, but not being able to find him, after having examined the
+guards strictly, he commanded them to be executed. And going down from
+Jerusalem to Caesarea, took up his abode there.
+
+(20)Now Herod was fiercely bent on war against the Tyrians and
+Sidonians: but they presented themselves unanimously before him, and
+ingratiating themselves with Blastus who was over the king's
+bedchamber, they begged for peace; because their country received all
+their supply of provisions from the king's territories. (21)Then on a
+day appointed, Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, and seated on his
+throne, made an harangue unto them. (22)And the populace shouted, It is
+the voice of a god, and not a man. (23)But instantly the angel of the
+Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God: and being
+devoured with worms, he expired.
+
+(24)But the word of the Lord increased, and was widely diffused.
+(25)Then Barnabas and Saul departed from Jerusalem, having completed
+the distribution _of the sum entrusted with them_; and they took with
+them John, whose surname was Mark.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+NOW there were at Antioch, according to the established church,
+prophets and teachers; such as Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger the
+black, and Lucius a Cyrenian, and Manaen, Herod the tetrarch's
+foster-brother, and Saul. (2)And as they were employed in the ministry,
+and kept a fast, the Holy Ghost said, Set apart for me now both
+Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. (3)Then
+having kept a fast and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent
+them out. (4)They then being sent forth indeed by the Holy Ghost, went
+down to Seleucia; and from thence sailed to Cyprus. (5)And being at
+Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews:
+and they had John also as their attendant. (6)Now as they travelled
+through the island as far as Paphos, they found a certain person who
+professed magic, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:
+(7)who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man; he
+inviting to his house Barnabas and Saul, desired earnestly to hear the
+word of God. (8)But Elymas the magician (for such is his name when
+interpreted) opposed them, seeking to pervert the proconsul from the
+faith. (9)Then Saul (now Paul), filled with the Holy Ghost, and fixing
+his eyes upon him, (10)said, O thou full of all guile and all mischief,
+thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not
+cease perverting the strait ways of the Lord? (11)And now, behold, the
+hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, seeing the sun
+no more for a season. And instantly there fell on him a thick mist and
+darkness; and groping about he sought some to lead him by the hand.
+(12)Then when the proconsul saw what was done, he believed, being
+struck with the doctrine of the Lord.
+
+(13)Hereupon sailing from Paphos, they who were about Paul came to
+Perga in Pamphylia: but John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
+(14)And they departed from Perga, and came to Antioch in Pisidia, and
+entering into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, they sat down. (15)Then
+after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the
+synagogues sent to them, saying, Men and brethren, if ye are disposed
+to give a word of exhortation to the people, speak.
+
+(16)Then Paul arose, and waving his hand, said, Men of Israel, and ye
+that fear God, hear me. (17)The God of this people Israel selected our
+fathers, and exalted the people during their abode in the land of
+Egypt, and with a mighty arm brought he them out of it. (18)And about
+the space of forty years he bore with their behaviour in the
+wilderness. (19)And destroying seven nations in the land of Canaan, he
+distributed their territory to them by lot. (20)And after these things,
+during a space of about four hundred and fifty years, he gave them
+judges until Samuel the prophet. (21)And from that time they desired a
+king: and God gave them Saul the son of Kis, a man of the tribe of
+Benjamin, during forty years. (22)And removing him, he raised up unto
+them David to be king; respecting whom also he spake testifying, "I
+have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my own heart, who shall
+perform all my intentions[40]." (23)From this man's seed according to
+the promise hath God raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus: (24)John
+having preached before his first coming the baptism of repentance to
+all the people of Israel. (25)But as John was finishing his course, he
+said, Whom do ye suppose me to be? I am not _the Messiah_. But, behold!
+he is coming after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to
+loose. (26)Men and brethren, children of the race of Abraham, and all
+among you who fear God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
+(27)For they who dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, being ignorant
+of him, and the words of the prophets that are read every sabbath-day,
+by condemning him have fulfilled them. (28)And though they found no
+cause of death in him, they besought Pilate that he might be killed.
+(29)But when they had finished all things that were written of him,
+they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. (30)But
+God raised him from the dead: (31)and he was seen many days by those
+who went up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses
+to the people. (32)And we preach to you the promise made to our
+fathers; (33)for this hath God fulfilled to their children, even to us,
+in raising up Jesus: as it is also written in the second Psalm, "Thou
+art my Son, this day have I begotten thee[41]." (34)But that he raised
+him from the dead, no more in future to return to corruption, he hath
+thus spoken, "I will give you the holy things of David, which are
+sure[42]." (35)Wherefore also he saith in another place, "Thou wilt not
+permit thy Holy One to see corruption[43]." (36)For David indeed, after
+having served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, and
+was placed with his fathers, and saw corruption. (37)But he, whom God
+raised up, saw no corruption. (38)Be it therefore known unto you, men
+and brethren, that through this man remission of sin is proclaimed to
+you: (39)and by this man shall every one who believeth be justified
+from all things, from which it was not possible that he should be
+justified by the law of Moses. (40)Take heed then, that this come not
+upon you, which is spoken by the prophets; (41)"Behold, ye despisers,
+and wonder, and perish: for I do a work in your days, a work which ye
+shall in no wise believe, though one declare it unto you[44]."
+
+(42)But when the Jews were going out of the synagogue, the Gentiles
+entreated that these words might be spoken to them the following
+sabbath. (43)And when the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and
+of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, exhorting
+them, persuaded them to abide stedfast in the grace of God.
+
+(44)And on the next sabbath almost all the city thronged together to
+hear the word of God. (45)But the Jews seeing the multitude, were
+filled with envy, and opposed the things spoken by Paul, contradicting
+and reviling. (46)Then Paul and Barnabas speaking with undaunted
+boldness, said, It was necessary that the word of God should be first
+spoken unto you: but since ye have thrust it from you, and judged
+yourselves not worthy of eternal life, lo! we turn to the Gentiles.
+(47)For so hath the Lord enjoined us, "I have set thee for a light of
+the Gentiles, that thou mightest be for salvation unto the extremity of
+the earth[45]." (48)Now when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced,
+and glorified the word of the Lord: and they believed, even as many as
+were ordained to life eternal. (49)So the word of the Lord was diffused
+through the whole region.
+
+(50)Then the Jews stirred up the devout women, and those who were
+respectable, and the principal persons of the city, and raised up a
+persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and cast them out of their
+borders. (51)But they, shaking off the dust of their feet against them,
+came to Iconium. (52)And the disciples were filled with joy, and with
+the Holy Ghost.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+NOW it came to pass at Iconium, that they went together into the
+synagogue of the Jews, and spake in such a manner, as that a vast
+multitude both of the Jews and Greek proselytes believed. (2)But the
+unbelieving Jews stirred up, and maliciously prejudiced the spirits of
+the Gentiles against the brethren. (3)A long space therefore continued
+they there speaking boldly in the Lord, who bore witness to the word of
+his grace, and granted signs and miracles to be wrought by their hands.
+(4)So the multitude was divided: some indeed were with the Jews, but
+others with the apostles. (5)And when there was a strong effort made
+both by the Gentiles and Jews with their rulers to ill-treat and stone
+them, (6)conscious of their danger, they fled unto the cities of
+Lycaonia, Lystra, and Derbe, and the circum-jacent country: (7)and
+there they preached the gospel.
+
+(8)And there was a certain man at Lystra, who having lost the use of
+his feet was sitting, being lame from his mother's womb, and who had
+never been able to walk: (9)this person heard Paul speaking; who fixing
+his eyes on him, and discovering that he had faith to be healed,
+(10)said with a loud voice, Stand up firm on thy feet! And he leaped
+and walked. (11)But when the multitudes beheld what Paul had done, they
+lifted up their voice, in the dialect of Lycaonia, saying, The gods in
+the form of mortals are come down to us. (12)And they called Barnabas,
+Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he principally led the discourse.
+
+(13)Then the priest of Jupiter, who was the presiding deity of their
+city, brought bulls and garlands unto the gates of the city, and
+intended to offer a sacrifice with the people. (14)But when the
+apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard it, they rent their garments, and
+rushed into the crowd, crying out, (15)and saying, Sirs, why do ye
+these things? We too are mortals subject to the same infirmities with
+you; preaching to you the gospel, that ye should turn from these vain
+things unto the living God, who made heaven, and earth, and the sea,
+and all things which are therein: (16)who in the past generations hath
+suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. (17)Although indeed he
+left not himself untestified of, doing us good, giving us from heaven
+showers, and fruitful seasons, replenishing our hearts with food and
+gladness. (18)And thus speaking, scarce restrained they the multitudes
+from offering the sacrifice to them.
+
+(19)Then came the Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and gaining over the
+multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city,
+supposing him to be dead. (20)But as the disciples stood around him, he
+arose, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he departed with
+Barnabas for Derbe. (21)And after preaching the gospel in that city,
+and bringing many to become disciples, they returned to Lystra, and
+Iconium, and Antioch; (22)strengthening the souls of the brethren,
+exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many
+afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven. (23)Then
+appointing them presbyters in every city, by prayer with fastings they
+commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
+
+(24)Then passing through Pisidia, they came unto Pamphylia. (25)And
+having spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia: (26)and
+thence sailed for Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the
+grace of God for the service which they had performed. (27)So when they
+arrived they called the church together, and related what great things
+God had done by them, and that he had opened to the heathen the door of
+faith.
+
+(28)And there they abode no inconsiderable time with the disciples.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+AND certain persons coming down from Judea taught the brethren, That if
+ye are not circumcised according to the ordinances of Moses, ye cannot
+be saved. (2)There being therefore no small contention and dispute
+maintained by Paul and Barnabas against them, they determined that Paul
+and Barnabas, and certain others of their body, should go up to the
+apostles and presbyters at Jerusalem, for the decision of this
+question. (3)They therefore being sent on their way by the church,
+passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, giving a particular narrative of
+the conversion of the Gentiles: and they gave great joy to all the
+brethren. (4)Then when they arrived at Jerusalem, they were cordially
+received by the church, and the apostles and presbyters, and they
+related how great things God had done by them. (5)But up rose some of
+the pharisaical sect, who professed the faith, insisting, That it was
+necessary to circumcise them, and to enjoin them to observe the law of
+Moses. (6)Then the apostles and presbyters were assembled to consider
+of this matter. (7)When after much dispute, Peter arose, and said unto
+them,
+
+Men and brethren, ye know that a considerable time ago God chose among
+us, by my mouth, that the Gentiles should hear the gospel-word, and
+believe. (8)And God, who is the discerner of the heart, bore them
+witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as to us; (9)and made no
+difference betwixt either us or them, purifying their hearts by faith.
+(10)Why then now tempt ye God, by imposing a yoke on the neck of the
+disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? (11)But
+we believe that we shall be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus
+Christ, in the same way as they. (12)Then the whole multitude kept
+silence, and listened to Barnabas and Paul, relating how great signs
+and miracles God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.
+
+(13)Now when they ceased speaking, James replied, saying, Men and
+brethren, hear me: (14)Simon hath fully related, how at first God
+graciously looked upon _the Gentiles_, to take from them a people for
+his name. (15)And in accord with this are the words of the prophets; as
+it is written, (16)"After this will I return, and build again the
+tabernacle of David, that is fallen; and re-edify what hath been dug up
+from the foundation, and will set it upright again: (17)that the
+residue of men may diligently seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles,
+among whom my name is invoked, even among them, saith the Lord, who
+doth all these things[46]." (18)Known unto God from the beginning are
+all his works. (19)Therefore I am decided, that we give no unnecessary
+disquietude to those who from the heathen have turned to God: (20)but
+that we write to them, that they abstain from pollutions of idol
+_sacrifices_, and from whoredom, and from what is strangled, and from
+blood. (21)For Moses for ages past in every city hath those who preach
+him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath-day.
+
+(22)Then it was determined by the apostles and presbyters with the
+whole church, to send select men from themselves unto Antioch with Paul
+and Barnabas; Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the
+brethren; (23)writing a letter by their hand, in these words:
+
+The apostles and presbyters and the brethren, to the brethren from
+among the Gentiles which are at Antioch, and in Syria, and Cilicia,
+greeting: (24)Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain persons who went
+out from us have disturbed you with discourses, unsettling your minds,
+insisting, that you should be circumcised, and observe the law: to whom
+we gave no such charge: (25)it hath seemed fit to us, assembled
+unanimously, to send unto you select men with our beloved Barnabas and
+Paul, (26)men who have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord
+Jesus Christ. (27)We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, and they by
+word of mouth will tell you the same things. (28)For it hath seemed
+good to the Holy Ghost and to us, to lay upon you no other burden
+except these things which are of absolute necessity; (29)that ye
+abstain from eating whatever is sacrificed to idols, and from blood,
+and from what is strangled, and from whoredom: from which things
+carefully preserving yourselves, ye shall do well. Farewell.
+
+(30)They then being thus dispatched, came to Antioch: and assembling
+the multitude, they delivered the letter: (31)and when they had read
+it, they rejoiced in the consolation _of it_.  (32)Then Judas and
+Silas, being also themselves prophets, exhorted the brethren, in many a
+discourse, and established them. (33)And having stayed their time, they
+were dismissed in peace from the brethren to the apostles. (34)However
+Silas thought proper to abide there. (35)Paul also and Barnabas abode
+at Antioch, teaching and preaching, with many others also, the word of
+the Lord.
+
+(36)Then after certain days said Paul to Barnabas, Let us now return
+and visit our brethren in every city among whom we have preached the
+word of the Lord, that we may see how they hold on. (37)Now Barnabas
+had resolved to take with him John, whose surname is Mark. (38)But Paul
+did not think him a fit person to take with them, who had withdrawn
+from them from Pamphylia, and no longer went with them to the service.
+(39)So there grew up a sudden quarrel, insomuch that they separated
+from each other: and Barnabas, taking Mark with him, sailed away to
+Cyprus: (40)but Paul selecting Silas, departed, being commended by the
+brethren to the favour of God. (41)And he passed through Syria and
+Cilicia, confirming the churches.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+THEN he came to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold! a certain disciple was
+there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman, who believed;
+but his father was a Greek: (2)who was highly spoken of by the brethren
+at Lystra and Iconium. (3)Him Paul resolved to take out with him; and
+took and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places:
+for they all knew his father, that he was a Greek. (4)So as they passed
+through the cities, they delivered to them for their observance the
+ordinances decreed by the apostles and presbyters that were at
+Jerusalem.
+
+(5)Then were the churches established truly in the faith, and increased
+in number daily. (6)So passing through Phrygia and the region of
+Galatia, being forbidden by the Holy Ghost to speak the word in Asia,
+(7)coming as far as Mysia, they made an effort to go unto Bythinia: but
+the Spirit permitted them not. (8)Whereupon passing by Mysia they went
+down to Troas. (9)And a vision by night appeared to Paul; a certain
+man, a Macedonian, stood by him, entreating him, and saying, Pass over
+into Macedonia, and help us. (10)But when he saw the vision,
+immediately we sought to go forth into Macedonia, concluding that the
+Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them. (11)Therefore sailing
+from Troas, we came in a direct course to Samothrace, and the next day
+to Neapolis; (12)and from thence to Philippi, which is the first city
+in that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we abode in that city some
+days.
+
+(13)And on the sabbath-day we went forth out of the city to the river
+side, where an oratory was by custom established; and sitting down, we
+spoke to the women who there assembled. (14)And a certain woman, Lydia
+by name, a seller of purple, from the city of Thyatira, a worshipper of
+God, hearkened: whose heart the Lord thoroughly opened, to attend to
+the words spoken by Paul. (15)So when she was baptised, and her house,
+she entreated, saying, Since ye have judged that I am faithful to the
+Lord, come and abide at my house. And she constrained us.
+
+(16)Now it happened as we were going to the oratory, a certain damsel
+having a pythonic spirit met us, who produced for her masters much gain
+as a fortuneteller: (17)she following Paul and us, cried out, saying,
+These men are the servants of the most high God, who preach to you the
+way of salvation. (18)And this she did for several days. Then Paul was
+wearied out, and turning, said to the spirit, I command thee in the
+name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out that very
+hour. (19)But when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was
+gone, they laid hold on Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the forum
+before the chief rulers, (20)and presenting them to the magistrates,
+they said, These are the men that exceedingly disturb the peace of our
+city, being Jews, (21)and enjoin customs which it is not lawful for us
+to receive, or to practise, being Romans. (22)And the populace stood up
+together against them: and the magistrates, after having had their
+garments torn from their backs, commanded them to be beaten with rods.
+(23)And laying on them many stripes, cast them into prison, commanding
+the jailor to keep them in safe custody: (24)who, receiving such an
+injunction, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast
+in the stocks. (25)But about midnight Paul and Silas, after joining in
+prayer, sang hymns to God: and the prisoners heard them. (26)And
+suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of
+the prison were shaken: and instantly all the doors flew open, and
+every man's chains were loosed. (27)Then the jailor being roused from
+sleep, and seeing the doors of the prison open, drew his sword, going
+to destroy himself, supposing the prisoners had escaped. (28)But Paul
+called out with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no injury: for we are
+all here. (29)Thereupon calling for a light, he rushed in, and fell
+down trembling before Paul and Silas; (30)and having first brought them
+out, said, Sirs! what must I do to be saved? (31)And they said, Believe
+on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, thou, and thy house.
+(32)And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all who were
+in his house. (33)And taking them that same hour of the night, he
+washed their stripes; and was baptised, himself and all who belonged to
+him immediately. (34)And when he had brought them into his house, he
+spread the table, and greatly rejoiced with all his household,
+believing in God.
+
+(35)But when it was day, the magistrates sent the lictors, saying, Set
+those men at large. (36)Then the jailor told these words to Paul, That
+the magistrates had sent to set them at liberty: now therefore, _said
+he,_ get ye out, and pursue your journey in peace. (37)But Paul said to
+them, They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman
+citizens, and have cast us into prison; and would they now
+clandestinely send us away? no, verily; but let them come themselves
+and fetch us out. (38)Then the lictors reported all these words to the
+magistrates: and they were terrified, when they heard they were Roman
+citizens. (39)So they came and spoke kindly to them, and fetching them
+out, besought them to depart from the city. (40)Then leaving the
+prison, they went unto Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they
+comforted them, and went their way.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+SO journeying through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to
+Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of Jews: (2)And Paul,
+according to his usual custom, went in to them, and for three sabbaths
+he reasoned with them from the scriptures, (3)opening them clearly, and
+laying it evidently down that the Messiah must suffer, and rise again
+from the dead; and that this man is the Messiah, even Jesus, whom I
+preach unto you. (4)And some of them believed, and associated
+themselves with Paul and Silas; and of the religious Greeks a vast
+multitude, and of the wives of the first people not a few. (5)But the
+unbelieving Jews, roused to a fit of zeal, and taking some of the
+lowest vulgar men of vile characters, and raising a mob, set the city
+in an uproar, and besetting the house of Jason, sought them to bring
+them unto the people. (6)But not finding them there, they dragged Jason
+and certain brethren to the city magistrates, roaring out, These are
+the men who are movers of sedition through the world, and are come in
+hither; (7)whom Jason has entertained in his house: and the practice of
+all these fellows is in direct opposition to all Caesar's ordinances,
+for they affirm that another is king, one Jesus. (8)And they greatly
+agitated the people and the city magistrates when they heard these
+things. (9)So after taking sufficient security from Jason and the rest,
+they dismissed them.
+
+(10)Then the disciples immediately by night sent off both Paul and
+Silas to Berea; who were no sooner arrived, than they went into the
+synagogue of the Jews. (11)Now these were more liberally minded men
+than those of Thessalonica, for they received the word with all
+readiness of mind, daily, examining the Scriptures if these things were
+really so. (12)Then many of them truly believed: and of the Grecian
+proselyte women of respectability, and of the men not a few.
+
+(13)But when the Jews of Thessalonica knew that at Berea also the word
+of God was preached by Paul, they came thither, and stirred up the
+populace. (14)Then immediately on this the brethren sent off Paul, to
+go as if by sea: but Silas and Timothy abode there still. (15)And those
+who conduced Paul brought him as far as Athens, and receiving an
+injunction for Silas and Timothy that they should come to him as
+speedily as possible, they departed.  (16)Now while Paul waited for
+them at Athens, his spirit within him was greatly grieved, beholding
+the city so devoted to idolatry. (17)Therefore he reasoned in the
+synagogue with the Jews, and those who worshipped there, and in the
+forum every day with those he happened to meet.
+
+(18)Then certain of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers attacked him:
+and some said, What will this chattering fellow say? but others, He
+seemeth to be a preacher of foreign deities, because he preached to
+them Jesus and the resurrection. (19)So they took him and led him to
+the hill of Mars, saying, May we know what this novel doctrine taught
+by thee is? (20)For thou bringest some strange stories to our ears; we
+wish therefore to know what these things mean. (21)Now all the
+Athenians and the strangers who come to sojourn there, take pleasure in
+spending their time in nothing else but in talking, or hearing of some
+novelty.
+
+(22)Then Paul standing in the midst of the Areopagus said, Ye men of
+Athens, I observe that in all things ye are too much devoted to the
+worship of daemons. (23)For as I walked about, and attentively viewed
+the objects of your worship, I found even an altar on which was this
+inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore you in ignorance adore,
+him I preach unto you. (24)The God who created the world, and all
+things in it, he that is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in
+temples of man's construction; (25)nor is he served by human hands, as
+if he needed any creature, himself imparting to all beings life, and
+breath, and all things. (26)And hath made from one man's blood all the
+nations of mankind, to dwell upon the whole face of the earth, fixing
+the predetermined periods of their existence, and the boundaries of
+their several abodes; (27)that they should seek the Lord, if indeed
+they might haply grope him out, and find him, though truly he is not
+far from any individual of us: (28)for from him we derive life, and
+power of motion, and existence; as also some of your own poets have
+said, "For we are even his offspring." (29)Being then the offspring of
+God, we ought not to imagine that the Divinity is like to gold, or
+silver, or stone sculptured by human art or contrivance. (30)These
+times indeed of ignorance God then overlooked; but he now commands all
+men in every place to repent: (31)because he hath fixed the day in
+which he will judge the whole world in righteousness by the man whom he
+hath appointed; affording evidence of this to all, by raising him from
+the dead.
+
+(32)But when they heard of the resurrection from the dead, Some
+scoffed: and others said, We will hear thee again on this subject.
+(33)And so Paul departed from the midst of them. (34)But certain
+persons cleaving to him, believed: among whom was even Dionysius the
+Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+AND after these transactions, Paul departing from Athens, came to
+Corinth; (2)and finding a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus,
+lately arrived from Italy, with Priscilla his wife, (because Claudius
+had issued an order that all Jews should depart from Rome,) he turned
+in to them. (3)And as he was of the same occupation, he abode with
+them, and worked, (for by trade they were tent-makers:) (4)and he
+discoursed in the synagogue every sabbath-day, and persuaded both the
+Jews and the Greek proselytes. (5)And when Silas and Timothy were come
+from Macedonia, Paul felt a strong impulse on his spirit, and forcibly
+testified to the Jews, that Jesus was the Messiah. (6)But as they
+continued opposing and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said
+unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am pure from it: from
+this moment will I go to the Gentiles. (7)And departing thence, he came
+to the house of a person, called Justus, one who worshipped God, whose
+house was contiguous to the synagogue. (8)But Crispus, the ruler of the
+synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house: and many of the
+Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised. (9)Then spake the
+Lord in a vision by night to Paul, Fear not, but speak; and hold not
+thy peace: (10)for I am with thee, and no man shall set himself against
+thee to do thee harm; because I have much people in this city. (11)And
+he sat down there a year and six months, teaching among them the word
+of God.
+
+(12)But when Gallio was the proconsul of Achaia, the Jews, with one
+accord, rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment-seat,
+(13)saying, This is the fellow that earnestly persuades men to worship
+God contrary to the law. (14)Then Paul being about to open his mouth,
+Gallio said to the Jews, (15)If indeed this was now a matter of
+injustice, or wicked knavery, with reason I should hear you patiently;
+but if it be merely a controversy about the word, and names, and a law
+peculiar to yourselves, settle it yourselves: for I will be no judge of
+these matters. (16)And he drove them from the judgment-seat. (17)Then
+all the Greeks laid hold on Sosthenes the ruler of the synagogue, and
+beat him before the tribunal. And Gallio paid no regard to any of these
+things.
+
+(18)Then Paul abode there yet many days, and taking leave of the
+disciples, he set sail for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila;
+having cut off his hair at Cenchrea: for he had a vow. (19)And he came
+to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself went into the
+synagogue, and discoursed with the Jews. (20)But when they were
+importunate with him to prolong his stay among them, he consented not;
+(21)but took his leave of them, saying, I must by any means keep the
+approaching feast at Jerusalem: but I mean to return to you again, if
+God so please. So he sailed from Ephesus. (22)And landing at Cesarea,
+he went up, and having saluted the church _at Jerusalem_, he went down
+to Antioch. (23)And after making some stay, he departed, passing in
+regular order through the Galatian district, and Phrygia, confirming
+all the disciples.
+
+(24)Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, a man of
+eloquence, who was powerful in the Scriptures, had come to Ephesus.
+(25)He was instructed in the way of the Lord: and being fervent in
+spirit, he spake and taught very diligently the things concerning the
+Lord, though knowing only the baptism of John. (26)So this man began to
+speak with great boldness in the synagogue: but when Aquila and
+Priscilla heard him, they took him home with them, and more accurately
+expounded to him the way of the Lord. (27)And when he wished to pass
+over to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive
+him; who arriving, contributed much to _confirm_ those who believed
+through grace. (28)For he strenuously argued with the Jews in public,
+demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+NOW it came to pass that during the time Apollos was at Corinth, Paul,
+after passing through the upper provinces, came to Ephesus; and finding
+certain disciples, (2)said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost
+since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not even heard if
+the Holy Ghost is _given_. (3)And he asked them, Into what then were ye
+baptised? And they replied, Into John's baptism. (4)Then said Paul,
+John indeed baptised with the baptism of repentance, saying to the
+people, That they should believe on him who was coming after him, that
+is, in Christ Jesus. (5)Now when they heard it, they were baptised into
+the name of the Lord Jesus. (6)And Paul laying on them his hands, the
+Holy Ghost came upon them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
+(7)And the men were in all about twelve. (8)And entering into the
+synagogue, he spake boldly during three months, reasoning and
+persuading the things that concern the kingdom of God. (9)And when some
+were hardened, and infidel, speaking evil of the way before the people,
+he withdrew from them, and separated the disciples, discoursing daily
+in the school of one Tyrannus. (10)And this he did for two years; so
+that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews
+and Greeks. (11)And God wrought by the hands of Paul extraordinary
+miracles; (12)so that even from his skin there were brought
+handkerchiefs and aprons unto the diseased, and their disorders were
+chased from them, and the evil spirits came out of them.
+
+(13)Then certain of the Jews, who went about as exorcists, attempted to
+make mention of the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil
+spirits, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. (14)And
+they were seven sons of Sceva a Jew, a chief priest, who did this.
+(15)Then the evil spirit replied, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but
+who are ye? (16)And the man sprang upon them, in whom was the evil
+spirit, and getting the mastery over them, prevailed against them, so
+that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. (17)And this was
+known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who dwelt at Ephesus: and fear fell
+on them all, and they magnified the name of the Lord. (18)And many of
+those who believed came, confessing and declaring their practices.
+(19)And many of those who practised magical arts brought the books, and
+burned them before all men; and they calculated the prices of them, and
+found them worth fifty thousand pieces of silver. (20)So mightily did
+the word of God increase and prevail.
+
+(21)Now when these things were accomplished, Paul purposed by the
+Spirit, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem,
+saying, That after I have been there, I must see Rome also. (22)Then he
+dispatched into Macedonia two of those who attended upon him, Timothy
+and Erastus; while he himself continued a while longer in Asia. (23)And
+there happened at that time no small disturbance about this way.
+(24)For a person named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made little
+temples in silver to represent that of Diana, brought to the artificers
+no small gain; (25)whom collecting together, with the workmen also of
+such trinkets, he said, Sirs, ye know that by this employment we make
+our advantageous livelihood: (26)and ye see and hear how not only at
+Ephesus, but almost through all Asia, this fellow Paul, by his
+persuasions, hath perverted a vast multitude, affirming that they are
+not gods which are made with hands: (27)so that not only is this our
+trade in danger of falling into contempt, but also that this temple of
+the great goddess Diana should be counted as nothing, and that
+henceforth also her magnificence should be utterly destroyed, whom all
+Asia and the whole world worshippeth. (28)On hearing this then, and
+being filled with rage, they cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the
+Ephesians. (29)And the whole city was filled with confusion; and they
+rushed unanimously into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and
+Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul's travelling companions. (30)But though
+Paul wished to go in to the people, the disciples would not permit him.
+(31)And some of the Asiarchs also, who were his friends, sent unto him,
+admonishing him not to venture himself into the theatre. (32)So they
+were crying out some one thing and some another: for the assembly was a
+scene of confusion, and the greater part knew not on what account they
+were collected together. (33)Then out of the crowd they brought forward
+Alexander, the Jews pushing him on: and Alexander, waving his hand,
+would fain have addressed his apology to the people. (34)But when they
+knew he was a Jew, one shout burst from all, crying for about the space
+of two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
+
+(35)Then the recorder having quieted the multitude, said, Men of
+Ephesus, who indeed is the man that doth not know that the city of the
+Ephesians is wholly devoted to the great goddess Diana, and to the
+image which fell down from Jupiter? (36)These things being then
+incontrovertible, it becomes you to be quiet, and to do nothing with
+precipitation. (37)For ye have brought hither these men, neither
+robbers of the temple, nor blasphemers of your goddess. (38)If then
+indeed Demetrius and the artificers that are with him have a charge
+against any man, the courts are held, and there are proconsuls: let
+them implead one another. (39)And if ye have any dispute about other
+matters, it shall be terminated in a lawful assembly, (40)For we are
+even in danger of being called to account for this day's insurrection,
+there being no cause on account of which we can justify this tumultuary
+concourse: (41)and so saying, he dissolved the assembly.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+THEN after the tumult was quieted, Paul called to him the disciples,
+and taking his leave, departed to go into Macedonia. (2)And passing
+through those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he
+went into Greece. (3)And after three months stay, as the Jews were
+lying in wait for him, when he was just embarking for Syria, he
+determined to return through Macedonia. (4)And there accompanied him as
+far as Asia, Sopater a Berean; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus
+and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Tychicus and
+Trophimus, Asiatics. (5)These going before tarried for us at Troas.
+(6)And we sailed from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and
+came to them to Troas after five days; where we stayed seven days.
+(7)And on the first day of the week, when the disciples were assembled
+to break bread, Paul preached unto them (ready to depart on the
+morrow), and extended his discourse until midnight. (8)Now there were
+many lamps in the upper room, where they were assembled. (9)And a
+certain youth named Eutytchus, who sat in the window, fell into a
+profound sleep: as Paul discoursed much longer than usual, quite
+overpowered with sleep, he fell down from a third story, and was taken
+up dead. (10)But Paul came down, and fell upon him, and taking him in
+his arms, said, Trouble not yourselves, for his life is yet in him.
+(11)And when he had gone up, and broken bread, and eaten, and conversed
+a long time, even to the break of day, he then departed. (12)And they
+brought the lad alive, and were comforted exceedingly.
+
+(13)Then we going before to the ship, sailed for Assos, intending there
+to take in Paul: for so he had ordered, meaning himself to walk
+thither. (14)And when he met us at Assos, we took him up, and came to
+Mytelene. (15)And sailing from thence, on the following day we advanced
+over against Chios; and the next day we touched at Samos, and staying
+at Trogyllium, the day following we came to Miletus. (16)For Paul had
+determined to sail by Ephesus, that he might not spend the time in
+Asia: for he hastened on, if it was possible for him, to be at
+Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. (17)So he sent to Ephesus from
+Miletus, and called the presbyters of the church to attend him. (18)And
+when they were come unto him, he said unto them,
+
+Ye know, from the very first day in which I entered into Asia, how I
+have been among you at every season, (19)serving the Lord with all
+humility, and with many tears and trials, which have befallen me
+through the lying in wait of the Jews: (20)and that I have suppressed
+nothing which could conduce to your profiting; not desisting from
+preaching to you, and teaching you in public, and from house to house,
+(21)repeatedly urging both on Jews and Greeks repentance towards God,
+and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ. (22)And now behold I am going,
+bound by the Spirit, unto Jerusalem, not knowing what things shall
+there befal me: (23)only this, that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every
+city, saying, that bonds and tribulation await thee. (24)Yet I make no
+account of any _suffering_, nor regard my life as of any value to
+myself, farther than as I may finish my course with joy, and the
+ministry which I have received of the Lord, to testify fully the Gospel
+of the grace of God. (25)And now behold, I know that ye shall see my
+face no more, even ye all, among whom I have gone in and out preaching
+the kingdom of God. (26)Wherefore I appeal to you this day as witnesses
+that I am pure from the blood of all men. (27)For I have concealed
+nothing, so as not repeatedly to declare to you the whole counsel of
+God. (28)Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over
+which the Holy Ghost hath made you bishops, to feed as shepherds the
+church of God, which he purchased with his own blood. (29)For this I
+know, that after my departure there will come among you grievous
+wolves, not sparing the flock: (30)Yea, from among yourselves shall men
+arise, speaking perverting doctrines, to draw away disciples after
+them. (31)Therefore watch, remembering that for three years, by night
+and by day, I have never ceased with tears to admonish every
+individual. (32)And now, brethren, I commit you to God and to the word
+of his grace, which is able to finish the superstructure, and to give
+you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. (33)The silver,
+or gold, or apparel of no man have I coveted: (34)but ye yourselves
+know that these hands have by labour furnished necessaries for my own
+wants, and for those who were with me. (35)In all things I have set you
+the example, that so labouring hard ye ought to help the infirm, and to
+remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he himself said, "It is
+more blessed to give than to receive."
+
+(36)And when he had spoken these things, he fell on his knees, and
+prayed with them all. (37)And all of them shed floods of tears, and
+fell upon Paul's neck, and kissed him again and again, (38)most
+peculiarly afflicted at that word which he had spoken, that they should
+see his face no more: and they accompanied him unto the ship.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AND tearing ourselves away from them, when we had set sail, we came in
+a direct course to Coos, and the day after to Rhodes, and from thence
+to Patara. (2)And finding a ship passing over to Phenice, we went on
+board and set sail: (3)and coming in sight of Cyprus, and leaving it on
+the left, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship
+was to discharge her cargo. (4)And finding disciples, we tarried there
+seven days: and they said to Paul, by the Spirit, that he should not go
+up unto Jerusalem. (5)But when we had stayed out those days, we
+departed, and went on our journey, all of them attending us on our way,
+with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and kneeling
+down on the sea shore, we joined in prayer; (6)and embracing one
+another, we went on ship-board, and they returned to their own homes,
+(7)So completing our voyage, we arrived from Tyre at Ptolemais, and
+saluting the brethren, tarried with them one day. (8)And on the morrow
+we who were Paul's companions departed with him, and went to Caesarea;
+and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist (who was one of
+the seven deacons), we abode with him. (9)Now this man had four maiden
+daughters endued with the gift of prophecy. (10)And as we tarried there
+several days, there came down a certain prophet from Judea named
+Agabus. (11)And coming to us, he took Paul's girdle, and binding both
+his own hands and feet together, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, The
+man, whose girdle this is, shall the Jews bind in like manner at
+Jerusalem, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
+(12)Then when we heard these things, both we and all who were in the
+place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. (13)But Paul replied,
+Why do ye thus--weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not only
+to be bound, but to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
+(14)And when he could not be persuaded, we desisted, saying, The will
+of the Lord be done.
+
+(15)Then after those days, packing up our baggage, we went up to
+Jerusalem: (16)and there went also with us some disciples from
+Caesarea, bringing one Mnason a Cyprian, an ancient disciple, at whose
+house we were to lodge. (17)And when we arrived at Jerusalem, the
+brethren received us with delight. (18)And on the morrow Paul went in
+with us unto James: and all the presbyters were present. (19)And after
+embracing them, he related every particular of the things which God had
+done among the Gentiles by his ministry. (20)And they, when they heard
+it, glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how
+many myriads there are of Jews who have believed; and they are all
+zealots for the law: (21)And they have been informed of thee, that thou
+teachest all the Jews, who are among the Gentiles, apostacy from Moses,
+saying, That they should not circumcise the children, nor walk after
+the usual practices. (22)What then is to be done? The multitude must
+certainly be assembled; for they will hear that thou art come. (23)Do
+this therefore which we say to thee: we have four men, who have a vow
+upon themselves; (24)them take with thee, be purified with them, and be
+at the same expence as they, that they may shave their heads: and all
+men will know that there is no truth in the things reported of thee,
+but that thou thyself walkest orderly and observest the law.
+(25)Concerning the Gentiles who have believed, we have already written,
+deciding that they should observe no such thing, except that they
+should guard themselves from idol sacrifices, and blood, and what is
+strangled, and from whoredom.
+
+(26)Then Paul took the men, and the following day being purified with
+them, he entered into the temple, declaring when the days of their
+purification would be completed, in order whereunto an oblation was to
+be offered for every one of them. (27)But as the seven days were now
+drawing to their period, some Jews from Asia seeing him in the temple,
+excited all the populace to tumult, and laid hands upon him, (28)crying
+out, Men of Israel, help! This is the man, who, by his preaching, sets
+all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place: yea
+and more still, hath brought Greeks into the temple, and defiled this
+holy place: (29)(for they had before seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the
+city with him, whom they imagined that Paul had introduced into the
+temple.) (30)And the whole city was in motion, and there was a
+concourse of people assembled: and laying hands on Paul, they dragged
+him out of the temple; and immediately the doors were shut. (31)And as
+they were attempting to murder him, the report reached the military
+tribune of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion. (32)Who
+instantly taking soldiers and centurions ran down unto them: and when
+they saw the tribune and the soldiers, they left off beating Paul.
+
+(33)Then the tribune approaching him, laid hold on him, and ordered him
+to be bound with two chains; and asked who he was, and what he had
+done. (34)Then some among the multitude bellowed out one thing, and
+some another: so unable to know the certainty of the case because of
+the tumult, he ordered him to be brought into the fortress. (35)But
+when he was on the stairs, it happened that he was borne up by the
+soldiers, because of the press of the crowd. (36)For a multitude of the
+people followed, crying, Away with him! (37)And when he was just ready
+to be carried into the fortress, Paul said to the military tribune, May
+I be permitted to speak a word to thee? And he said, Dost thou know
+Greek? (38)Art not thou certainly that Egyptian who some time since
+raised a sedition, and led out into the desert four thousand
+cutthroats? (39)But Paul replied, I am indeed a Jew, a man of Tarsus,
+of Cilicia, a citizen of no contemptible city: and, I entreat thee,
+permit me to speak to the people. (40)So having his permission, Paul
+standing on the stairs, waved his hand to the people. And profound
+silence being obtained, he spake to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,
+
+CHAP. XXII.
+
+MEN, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my apology which I now offer unto
+you. (2)Then when they heard that he spoke unto them in the Hebrew
+tongue, they kept the more silence: and he said, (3)I am indeed a
+Jewish man, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but educated in this city at the
+feet of Gamaliel, instructed accurately in the law of our fathers,
+being zealous for God, as ye all are this day: (4)so much so that I
+persecuted this way unto death, binding and delivering up to prisons
+both men and women. (5)As also the high-priest will bear me witness,
+and all the body of elders: from whom also having received letters unto
+the brethren, I went unto Damascus, to bring those who were there in
+chains unto Jerusalem, that they might be punished. (6)But as I went
+and drew nigh to Damascus, at noon-day, suddenly there shone a great
+light from heaven around me. (7)And I fell to the ground, and heard a
+voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? (8)And I
+answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said to me, I am Jesus the
+Nazarean, whom thou persecutest. (9)Now they who were with me saw the
+light indeed, and were terrified; but the voice of him that spake to me
+heard they not. (10)Then I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord
+said to me, Arise, go into Damascus; and there information shall be
+given thee of all things which are ordained for thee to do.
+
+(11)Then as I could no longer see through the dazzling brightness of
+that light, led by the hand of those who were with me, I came to
+Damascus. (12)And one Ananias, a religious man according to the law,
+and in high repute with all the Jews dwelling there, (13)came to me,
+and standing by me, said, Brother Saul, recover sight. And the same
+hour I looked up at him. (14)And he said, The God of our fathers hath
+predestinated thee to know his will, and to see the Just One, and to
+hear a voice from his mouth. (15)For thou shalt be a witness for him to
+all men, of the things which thou hast seen and heard. (16)And now why
+delay? arise, to be baptised, and wash away thy sins, calling upon the
+name of the Lord.
+
+(17)Now it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and
+was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance; (18)and beheld him
+saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem: for they
+will not receive thy testimony of me. (19)And I said, Lord, they know
+that I was imprisoning and scourging from synagogue to synagogue those
+who believe on thee: (20)and when the blood of Stephen thy martyr was
+shed, I myself even stood by, and took delight in his execution, and
+guarded the garments of those who slew him. (21)And he said to me, Go:
+for I will send thee forth to the Gentiles afar off.
+
+(22)And they gave him audience to this sentence, and lifted up their
+voice, saying, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not
+fit that he should live. (23)So when they began raising a vast clamour,
+and stripping off their garments, and casting dust into the air,
+(24)the military tribune commanded him to be brought into the fortress,
+ordering that he should be put to the question by scourging; that he
+might know for what cause they clamoured so loudly against him. (25)So
+as they were tying him up for the thongs, Paul said to the centurion
+standing by him, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman
+citizen, and uncondemned? (26)And when the centurion heard this, he
+came and told the military tribune, saying, Consider what you are going
+to do: for this man is a Roman citizen. (27)Then the tribune came, and
+said to him, Tell me, art thou a Roman citizen? And he said, Yes.
+(28)And the tribune replied, With a large sum of money I purchased this
+citizenship. And Paul said, But I enjoy it as my birthright.
+(29)Immediately then they who were about to put him to the question,
+withdrew from him: and indeed the tribune dreaded the consequences,
+when he knew that he was a Roman citizen, that he had even gone so far
+as to bind him. (30)So on the morrow, desirous to know of a certainty
+what it was of which he was accused by the Jews, he loosed him from the
+bonds, and commanded the high-priest and all the sanhedrim to appear,
+and bringing Paul down, set him before them.
+
+CHAP. XXIII.
+
+THEN Paul, looking earnestly at the sanhedrim, said, Men and brethren,
+I have lived in all good conscience unto God even to this day.
+
+(2)Then the high-priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to
+smite him on the mouth.
+
+(3)Then said Paul unto him, God is ready to smite thee, thou whited
+wall: for art thou sitting to judge me according to the law, and
+violating that law, commandest me to be smitten?
+
+(4)Then they who stood by, said, Revilest thou God's high-priest?
+(5)And Paul said, I had not observed, brethren, that he was
+high-priest: for it is written, "Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler
+of thy people [47]."
+
+(6)Now when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the
+other Pharisees, he cried in the sanhedrim, Men and brethren, I am a
+Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: for the hope and resurrection of the
+dead am I brought to this bar.
+
+(7)So when he had said this, a great dissension arose between the
+Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. (8)For the
+Sadducees say indeed, that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor
+spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. (9)And a great clamour arose:
+and the scribes rising up who were of the party of the Pharisees,
+contended stoutly, saying, We find no fault in this man: but if a
+spirit have spoken to him, or an angel, let us not fight against God.
+(10)Then a great tumult arising, the tribune, apprehensive that Paul
+might be pulled in pieces by them, commanded the guard to go down, and
+take him by force from the midst of them, and bring him into the
+fortress.
+
+(11)And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good
+courage, Paul: for as thou hast borne testimony of the things
+concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou bear a testimony at Rome also.
+
+(12)Then as soon as it was day, some of the Jews forming a conspiracy,
+bound themselves under the direst imprecation, declaring that they
+would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. (13)Now there
+were more than forty who had on oath formed this conspiracy. (14)So
+they came to the high-priests and elders, and said, We have bound
+ourselves by the direst imprecation, to taste nothing till we have
+killed Paul. (15)Now therefore do ye with the sanhedrim give notice to
+the military tribune, that to-morrow he bring him down to you, as if
+intending to make more accurate inquiries into the things concerning
+him: but we, ere he come nigh, are ready to kill him.
+
+(16)Now Paul's sister's son having heard of their lying in wait, came,
+and entering into the fortress told Paul. (17)Then Paul calling to him
+one of the centurions, said, Carry this young man to the tribune: for
+he hath something to communicate to him. (18)Then he took him, and
+brought him to the tribune, and said, The prisoner Paul calling me to
+him, entreated me to bring this young man to thee, having something to
+say to thee. (19)Hereupon the tribune taking him by the hand, and
+leading him aside, inquired, What is it that thou hast to communicate
+to me? (20)And he said, The Jews have agreed together to entreat thee
+that to-morrow thou wouldest bring down Paul into the sanhedrim, as
+about to make some more accurate inquiry concerning him. (21)But do not
+thou consent to them: for more than forty men of them are lying in wait
+for him, who have bound themselves under an anathema, neither to eat
+nor drink till they have killed him: and now they are in readiness,
+waiting only to procure the promise from thee.
+
+(22)Hereupon the tribune dismissed the youth, with an injunction, not
+to mention it to any body that thou hast discovered these things to me.
+(23)And calling to him two certain persons of the centurions, he said,
+Get ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and seventy horsemen,
+and two hundred spearmen, at the third hour of the night; (24)and
+provide beasts, that setting Paul thereon, you may convey him safely to
+Felix the governor.
+
+(25)And he wrote a letter containing this form of words:
+
+(26)Claudius Lysias to his excellence the governor Felix, greeting.
+
+(27)This person had been seized by the Jews, and was ready to be slain
+by them: but coming on them with the guard, I rescued him out of their
+hands, having understood that he was a Roman citizen. (28)And desirous
+of knowing the crime of which they accused him, I brought him down into
+their sanhedrim (29)and found him accused of some disputed points of
+their law; but to have no charge laid against him worthy of death or of
+bonds. (30)But it being discovered to me that a design was forming
+against the man's _life_ by the Jews, immediately I sent him to thee,
+commanding his accusers also to produce what they have against him
+before thee. Farewel.
+
+(31)Hereupon then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul,
+and brought him by night unto Antipatris. (32)And on the morrow,
+leaving the horsemen to go on with him, they returned to the fortress.
+(33)So when they came to Caesarea, and had delivered the letter to the
+governor, they presented Paul also to him. (34)Then when the governor
+had read it, and asked of what province he was, and understood he was
+of Cilicia; (35)I will give thee a thorough hearing, said he, when thy
+accusers are also come hither. And he commanded them to be kept under
+guard in Herod's praetorium.
+
+CHAP. XXIV.
+
+SO after five days Ananias the high-priest went down with the elders,
+and a certain rhetorician, Tertullus, who made their appearance before
+the governor against Paul. (2)And he being summoned, Tertullus began to
+accuse him, saying,
+
+Since by thee we enjoy so much peace, and such noble acts are happily
+performed for this nation by thy provident administration, (3)always
+and in all places we acknowledge it, most excellent Felix, with all
+gratitude. (4)Now that I may not be unnecessarily tedious to thee, I
+entreat thee to hear us briefly with thy wonted candour. (5)For we
+found this fellow a pest _to society_, and exciting sedition among all
+the Jews throughout the whole world, and a ringleader of the sect of
+the Nazareans: (6)who even attempted to profane the temple: we seized
+him therefore, and intended to judge him according to our own law.
+(7)But Lysias the tribune came, and with great violence took him out of
+our hands, (8)commanding his accusers to appear before thee: whereby
+thou mayest thyself be able after examination to know the certainty of
+those things whereof we accuse him.
+
+(9)Then the Jews also joined in affirming, that these things were so.
+
+(10)But Paul (the governor having made him a sign to speak) replied,
+
+Knowing that for so many years thou hast been the judge of this nation,
+I with the more confidence offer my defence respecting the matters
+which concern me: (11)as thou mayest be ascertained, that it is not
+more than twelve days ago since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.
+(12)And neither in the temple found they me disputing with any man, nor
+raising any sedition among the people, neither in the synagogues, nor
+in the city: (13)neither can they produce any proof of the facts of
+which they accuse me. (14)But this I confess to thee, that after the
+way which they call a sect, so worship I the God of our ancestors,
+believing all things that are written in the law, and in the prophets:
+(15)and having hope in God, the same which they also profess to look
+for, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just
+and of the unjust. (16)For this cause indeed I exert my utmost care to
+keep my conscience ever unoffending towards God and towards man.
+(17)Now after many years absence I was returned bringing alms to my
+countrymen, and oblations _to the temple_. (18)In the discharge of
+which offices certain Jews of Asia found me purified in the temple,
+neither with a multitude, nor with any tumult. (19)Who ought to have
+appeared before thee, and prefer their accusation, if they had any
+thing against me. (20)Or let the persons themselves here present say,
+if they found any thing criminal in me, when I stood before the
+sanhedrim, (21)except for this one sentence, which I uttered aloud when
+I was standing among them, For the resurrection of the dead am I this
+day judged by you.
+
+(22)When Felix then heard these things he put them off, (for he knew
+very exactly all that related to that way,) saying, When Lysias the
+tribune is come down, I will inquire thoroughly into the matters
+between you. (23)And he commanded the centurion that Paul should be
+safe kept, yet have no close confinement, and not to hinder any of his
+friends from supplying his wants, or visiting him.
+
+(24)Now after some days, Felix returning with Drusilla his wife, who
+was a Jewess, sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in
+Christ. (25)And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and
+the judgment which is ready to be revealed, Felix being greatly
+terrified, replied, Go, for the present, I will some time hence take
+another opportunity of calling for thee. (26)Indeed he had also
+entertained hope that money would be given him by Paul, in order to
+release him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and conversed with
+him. (27)But when two years were ended, Felix had Portius Festus
+appointed for his successor: and willing to curry favour with the Jews,
+Felix left Paul in chains.
+
+CHAP. XXV.
+
+WHEN Festus then was come into the province, after three days he went
+up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. (2)And the high-priest and the principal
+persons among the Jews informed him against Paul, and entreated him,
+(3)begging it as a favour from him, that he would send him back to
+Jerusalem, lying in wait for him to kill him on the road. (4)Then
+Festus answered, that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and
+that he himself was going thither shortly. (5)Let therefore, said he,
+those among you who are able, go down with me, and accuse him, if there
+be anything criminal in this man.
+
+(6)And after staying with them more than ten days, he went down to
+Caesarea; and on the morrow seated on the bench, commanded Paul to be
+brought. (7)And on his appearing, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem
+surrounded him, and laid many and heavy accusations against Paul, which
+they were not able to prove. (8)But he pleaded in his defence, That
+neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor
+against Caesar, have I committed the least offence.
+
+(9)Then Festus, desirous of ingratiating himself with the Jews,
+replying to Paul, said, Wilt thou go up unto Jerusalem, and there be
+judged of these things before me?
+
+(10)Then said Paul, I am standing before the tribunal of Caesar, where
+I have a right to be judged: against the Jews I have committed no
+offence, as thou also clearly perceivest. (11)For indeed if I have
+committed any crime, or done aught worthy of death, I object not to be
+put to death: but if there is nothing in those things whereof they
+accuse me, no man dare gratify them by abandoning me to them. (12)I
+appeal unto Caesar.
+
+Then Festus, after conferring with the council, answered, Hast thou
+appealed to Caesar? to Caesar shalt thou go.
+
+(13)Now when some days were passed, Agrippa and Bernice came to
+Caesarea to salute Festus. (14)And as their stay there was extended to
+a considerable time, Festus communicated to the king Paul's affairs,
+saying, There is a certain man left by Felix, a prisoner: (15)against
+whom when I was at Jerusalem, the high-priest and the elders of the
+Jews appeared, desiring judgment against him. (16)To whom I replied,
+That it was not customary for Romans to give up any man gratuitously to
+destruction, before that the person accused should have his accusers
+produced face to face, and be allowed opportunity to defend himself
+against the charge. (17)When therefore they were come here together,
+making no demur, the very next day I sat on the tribunal, and commanded
+the man to be brought. (18)Against whom his accusers standing forth,
+brought no charge of such things as I expected: (19)but only pleaded
+against him certain disputes about their own mode of religious worship,
+and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
+(20)But being in doubt respecting a question of this sort, I demanded
+if he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things.
+(21)But Paul appealing that he should be reserved for the cognizance of
+Augustus, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I should send him
+to Caesar.
+
+(22)Then Agrippa said to Festus, I wish also myself to hear the man. He
+said, To-morrow thou shalt hear him.
+
+(23)On the morrow therefore, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with a
+very splendid retinue, and were entered into the place of audience,
+with the military tribunes, and the men of superior eminence in the
+city, then at the order of Festus Paul was produced.
+
+(24)And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all you, sirs, who are present
+with us, behold the man, concerning whom the whole multitude of the
+Jews have set upon me, both at Jerusalem and in this place, clamouring
+that he ought not to live a moment longer. (25)But finding on inquiry
+that he had done nothing worthy of death, and he himself indeed having
+appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him. (26)Respecting
+whom I have nothing determinate to write to my sovereign. Wherefore I
+have brought him forth before you, and especially before thee, king
+Agrippa, that on a fresh examination taken, I might have something to
+write. (27)For it appears to me highly unreasonable to send a prisoner,
+and not also signify the charges against him.
+
+CHAP. XXVI.
+
+THEN Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself.
+Then Paul stretching out his hand, began his defence: (2)I count myself
+happy, king Agrippa, that I am about to address my defence to thee this
+day concerning all the things of which I am accused by the Jews:
+(3)especially as thou art skilled both in all the customs, and
+questions which respect the Jews: wherefore I beg the favour of thee to
+hear me patiently.
+
+(4)The manner of my life even from my youth, which from its beginning
+was spent amidst my own nation at Jerusalem, know indeed all the Jews;
+(5)who previously knew me a long while ago, (if they chose to bear
+testimony,) that according to the most precise sect of our religion I
+lived a Pharisee. (6)And this moment for the hope of the promise made
+of God to our fathers am I standing here to be judged: (7)which promise
+our twelve tribes, with fervour night and day worshipping God, hope to
+attain. For which hope, king Agrippa, I am criminated by the Jews.
+
+(8)What! is it judged a thing incredible by you, that God should raise
+the dead?
+
+(9)I indeed then thought in myself, that I ought to do many things in
+opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarean. (10)Which also I did at
+Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prisons, having
+received authority from the chief priests; and when they were killed, I
+gave my vote against them. (11)And in every synagogue oftentimes
+punishing them, I compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly
+maddened with rage against them, I persecuted them even to the cities
+that are without. (12)In which pursuits, even as I was going to
+Damascus with authority and a commission from the chief priests, (13)at
+midday, O king, I saw on the road a light from heaven, beyond the
+splendour of the sun, shining around myself and those who were
+travelling with me. (14)And as we were all fallen prostrate on the
+earth, I heard a voice speaking to me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue,
+Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is difficult for thee to kick
+against the goads. (15)Then I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he replied,
+I am Jesus whom thou art persecuting. (16)Notwithstanding, arise, and
+stand on thy feet: for to this end have I appeared to thee, to ordain
+thee both a minister and a witness of the things which thou hast seen,
+and of those which I will shew thee; (17)delivering thee both from the
+people, and from the Gentiles, to whom now I send thee, (18)to open
+their eyes, to convert them from darkness to light, and from the
+dominion of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins,
+and an inheritance with those who are sanctified by faith which is in
+me. (19)Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the
+heavenly vision: (20)but preached first to those at Damascus, and
+Jerusalem, and to all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that
+they should repent and turn to God, practicing works worthy of
+repentance.
+
+(21)Because of these things, the Jews seizing me in the temple,
+attempted to kill me on the spot. (22)Having however obtained help from
+God, unto this day, I stand witnessing both to small and great, saying
+nothing but what both the prophets and Moses said should come to pass:
+(23)that the Messiah should suffer, _and_ that he being the first who
+should rise from the dead, should display light to the people, and to
+the Gentiles.
+
+(24)As thus he was proceeding in his defence, Festus with a loud voice
+said, Paul, thou art raving; much reading hath driven thee to madness.
+
+(25)But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but utter words of
+truth and sobriety. (26)For the king is well acquainted with these
+things, before whom also I speak with the greatest freedom. For I am
+persuaded that none of these events have escaped his notice; for this
+thing was not done in a corner. (27)King Agrippa! believest thou the
+prophets? I know that thou believest.
+
+(28)Then Agrippa said to Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a
+Christian. (29)And Paul replied, would to God, that not only thou, but
+also that all who are hearing me this day, were both almost, and
+altogether such as I am, except these chains.
+
+(30)So when he had thus spoken, the king arose, and the governor, and
+Bernice, and they who sat with him, (31)and retiring, conversed
+together, saying, This man hath done nothing worthy of death, or of
+chains.
+
+(32)And Agrippa said to Festus, This man might have been discharged, if
+he had not appealed to Caesar.
+
+CHAP. XXVII.
+
+NOW as it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered
+Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the
+Augustan cohort. (2)And embarking in a ship of Adrymittium, ready to
+sail for the coast of Asia, we proceeded on our voyage, Aristarchus a
+Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. (3)And the next day we
+arrived at Sidon: and Julius treated Paul with the greatest humanity,
+and permitted him to go to his friends, to enjoy the benefit of their
+care. (4)And taking our departure from thence, we sailed under Cyprus,
+because the winds were contrary. (5)And traversing the sea opposite to
+Cilicia and Pamphylia, we arrived at Myra, a city of Lycia. (6)And the
+centurion finding there a ship of Alexandria bound for Italy, he put us
+on board of it.
+
+(7)Then for many days making very slow way, and scarce reaching over
+against Knidos, the wind not favouring us, we coasted Crete, opposite
+Cape Salmone: (8)and weathering it with difficulty, we came to a
+certain place called, The fair havens; near to which is the city Lasea.
+(9)And much time being consumed, and sailing now becoming dangerous,
+because the fast was already past, Paul admonished them, (10)saying
+unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be attended with much
+damage and loss, not only of the cargo and of the ship, but _danger_ of
+our lives also. (11)But the centurion paid more attention to the master
+and to the pilot than to the things which were spoken by Paul. (12)And
+the harbour not being well situated for a winter station, the greater
+part advised to sail from thence, if they possibly could reach as far
+as Phenice to pass the winter, a harbour open to the south-west and
+north-west. (13)So when the south wind blew softly, supposing they had
+obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor, and kept near the coast of
+Crete. (14)But not long after a hurricane wind, called Euroclydon,
+drove us towards the island, (15)and the ship becoming ungovernable,
+and unable to bear up in the eye of the wind, we gave up the attempt,
+and let her drive. (16)And running under a little island called Clauda,
+it was with difficulty we were able to come at the boat: (17)which when
+they had hoisted out, they used all helps, carrying ropes round the
+ship's bottom; and fearing lest they should run on the quick-sands,
+they lowered the mast, and so were driven. (18)And being exceedingly
+tossed with the storm, we the next day threw out the cargo. (19)And the
+third day with our own hands we threw overboard the tackling of the
+vessel. (20)So when neither sun nor stars had appeared for many days,
+and no small tempest beating on us, all hope of our being preserved was
+entirely taken from us.
+
+(21)Now after being a long while without food, then stood up Paul in
+the midst of them, and said, Ye ought, my friends, to have been
+persuaded by me, and not have sailed from Crete, and got this loss and
+damage. (22)Yet even now I exhort you to be of good courage: for there
+shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. (23)For there
+stood by me this night an angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
+(24)saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Caesar: and behold!
+God hath graciously given thee all who are sailing with thee.
+(25)Wherefore, sirs, cheer up: for I believe God that it will be so,
+exactly as he hath spoken to me. (26)But we must be cast on a certain
+island.
+
+(27)Now as the fourteenth night was passing, whilst we were driving
+about in the Adriatic sea, about midnight the sailors imagined that
+some land was near to them: (28)and sounding, had twenty fathoms; then
+passing on a little farther, and sounding again, they had fifteen
+fathoms. (29)And fearing lest they might run on some rocky coast, they
+cast out four anchors astern, and wished eagerly for the day to break.
+
+(30)Now as the sailors were seeking to escape out of the ship, and had
+hoisted out the boat into the sea, under pretence as if they were going
+to carry out anchors a-head, (31)Paul said to the centurion and to the
+soldiers, Except these men abide in the ship, ye cannot be preserved.
+(32)Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall
+off.
+
+(33)And while they waited until the day should break, Paul exhorted
+them all to take some nourishment, saying, To day, expecting the
+fourteenth day, ye are continuing without food, taking nothing.
+(34)Wherefore I exhort you to take some food, for this is for your
+preservation: for a hair shall not fall from the head of any one of
+you. (35)And so saying, and taking a loaf, he gave thanks to God before
+them all, and breaking it, began to eat. (36)Then were they all cheered
+up, and they too took refreshment.
+
+(37)Now all the souls which were in the ship amounted to two hundred
+seventy-six: (38)and having made a hearty meal, they lightened the
+vessel, throwing the wheat into the sea. (39)And when the day broke,
+they knew not the land: but they observed a certain creek with a beach,
+into which they resolved, if they could, to run the vessel aground.
+(40)And weighing the anchors, they committed her to the sea, and
+loosing at the same time the chains of the rudders, and hoisting the
+foresail to the breeze, they made for the beach. (41)But falling on a
+shoal where two currents met, they ran the ship aground; and the
+forecastle stuck fast, and remained immoveable, but the stern was stove
+in by the violence of the waves. (42)Then the soldiers' design was to
+have murdered the prisoners, lest any of them should swim ashore and
+escape. (43)But the centurion, desirous to preserve Paul, withheld them
+from their purpose, and commanded those who were able to swim to jump
+overboard first, and reach the land: (44)and that the rest should make
+the attempt, some on planks, and some on the floating materials of the
+ship: and in this manner so it was that they all safely reached the
+shore.
+
+CHAP. XXVIII.
+
+AND being safe landed, we then understood that the island was called
+Melita. (2)And the rude people treated us with singular humanity; for,
+lighting a fire, they received us all, because of the violent rain, and
+because of the cold. (3)But as Paul was gathering up a faggot of
+sticks, and laying them on the fire, there came a viper out of the
+heat, and fastened on his hand.
+
+(4)Now when the rude people saw the venomous animal hanging from his
+hand, they said one to another, Surely this man is a murderer, whom
+though preserved from the sea, righteous vengeance suffereth not to
+live. (5)But he then shaking off the venomous animal into the fire,
+suffered no manner of inconvenience. (6)Now they expected that a
+violent inflammation would ensue, or that he would have fallen suddenly
+dead: but when, after waiting a considerable time, they saw no
+inconvenience arise to him, they changed their opinion, and said that
+he was a divinity.
+
+(7)Now in the vicinity of that place was the estate of the principal
+person on the island, named Publius, who received us into his house,
+and lodged us with great humanity three days. (8)And it so happened
+that the father of Publius was then confined to his bed with an attack
+of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul went in, and after praying, laid
+his hands upon him, and healed him. (9)This then being the case, all
+the rest also who had diseases in the island came to him, and were
+healed. (10)Then they honoured us with many tokens of respect; and when
+we were about to sail, laid in for us every necessary store. (11)And
+after three months stay we sailed in a ship which had wintered in the
+island, from Alexandria, whose sign was Castor and Pollux: (12)and
+proceeding on our voyage to Syracuse, we tarried there three days:
+(13)from whence we came round, and arrived opposite to Rhegium; and
+after one day the south wind arising, we came in two more to Puteoli:
+(14)where finding brethren, we were solicited by them to tarry seven
+days; and so we went for Rome. (15)And the brethren from thence, when
+they heard of our motions, came out to meet us as far as Appii Forum
+and the Three Taverns: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and
+felt fresh courage.
+
+(16)And when we were come to Rome, the centurion delivered the
+prisoners to the captain of the guard; but he permitted Paul to have an
+apartment by himself, with a soldier only who guarded him.
+
+(17)Now it came to pass that after three days Paul called together the
+principal persons of the Jews. And when they were assembled, he said
+unto them, Men and brethren, though I have done nothing contrary to the
+people and the customs of our ancestors, yet have I been delivered up a
+prisoner into the hands of the Romans. (18)Who, after a full
+examination, would have discharged me, because there was not the least
+cause found in me for death. (19)But when the Jews opposed it, I was
+constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I have any accusation to
+bring against my countrymen. (20)For this cause therefore have I
+invited you hither, to see and to converse with you; for on account of
+the hope of Israel am I bound with this chain.
+
+(21)Then they said to him, We have neither received letters concerning
+thee from Judea, nor hath any one of the brethren who is arrived
+reported or spoken any thing evil of thee. (22)But we think it highly
+proper to hear from thee what thy sentiments are; for indeed as to this
+sect, it is well known to us that everywhere it meets with opposition.
+
+(23)Then having fixed a day with him, still more of them came to him at
+his lodging, to whom bearing his testimony, he set forth the kingdom of
+God, and persuaded them of the things relating to Jesus, both out of
+the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning until evening: (24)and
+some were convinced by the things which were spoken, but others
+continued in their unbelief. (25)So being divided in sentiment among
+themselves, they broke up, Paul adding one word, That well had the Holy
+Ghost spoken by Isaiah the prophet unto our fathers, (26)saying, Go to
+this people, and say, "In hearing ye shall hear, and shall not
+understand; and seeing ye shall see, yet in nowise perceive. (27)For
+the heart of this people is waxed gross, and with their ears they are
+thick of hearing, and their eyes have they shut; lest at any time they
+should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand
+with their hearts, and become converts, and I should heal them[48]."
+(28)Be it known therefore unto you, that to the Gentiles is the
+salvation of God sent, and they will hear. (29)And when he had thus
+spoken, the Jews went away, and had much disputing among themselves.
+
+(30)But Paul abode two whole years in his own hired apartment, and
+received all who came to him, (31)preaching the kingdom of God, and
+teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all
+freedom of discourse, and without the least interruption.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE ROMANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, set apart for the
+Gospel of God, (2)(which he had promised before by his prophets in the
+holy scriptures,) (3)concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; made
+from the seed of David after the flesh, (4)definitively marked out as
+the Son of God by miracle, according to the spirit of holiness, by the
+resurrection of the dead: (5)through whom we have received grace and
+apostolic mission among all nations for his name, to bring them to the
+obedience of faith: (6)among whom are ye also the called of Jesus
+Christ.
+
+(7)To all that are at Rome, beloved of God, called saints, grace unto
+you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+(8)First then I give thanks to my God, through Jesus Christ, for you
+all, because your faith is proclaimed through the whole world. (9)For
+God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the Gospel of his
+Son, how incessantly I make mention of you, (10)always in my prayers
+entreating that haply now at last I may have a prosperous journey by
+the will of God, to come to you. (11)For I long to see you, that I may
+impart unto you some spiritual gift, in order that you may be
+established; (12)and that so I may be comforted together with you, by
+the mutual faith both of you and of me.
+
+(13)But I would not that ye should be unacquainted, brethren, that
+oftentimes I have been purposing to come to you (and have been
+prevented until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, even
+as among the other Gentile nations. (14)Both to the Greeks and
+barbarians, both to the wise and the ignorant am I a debtor. (15)So, as
+far as is in my power, I am desirous to preach the Gospel to you that
+are at Rome also. (16)For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for
+it is the power of God for salvation to every one who believeth; to the
+Jew first, and also to the Greek. (17)For the righteousness of God by
+faith is therein revealed for belief; as it is written, "Now the just
+by faith shall live[49]." (18)For the wrath of God is revealed from
+heaven against all impiety and unrighteousness of men, holding back the
+truth in unrighteousness. (19)Because that which is capable of being
+known relative to God, is evident among them; for God hath manifested
+it to them. (20)For from the creation of the world his invisible
+perfections, discoverable in the works that are made, are clearly seen,
+even his eternal power and deity; so that they are inexcusable:
+(21)because though they knew _there was_ a God, they glorified him not
+as God, nor gave him thanks, but became triflers in their disputations,
+and their stupid heart was darkened. (22)Affecting to be sophists, they
+turned idiots, (23)and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into
+the likeness of an image of a corruptible man, and of birds, and of
+quadrupeds, and of reptiles. (24)Wherefore God abandoned them, through
+the lusts of their own hearts, unto impurity, to dishonour their own
+bodies by themselves: (25)who perverted the truth of God by falsehood,
+and worshipped and paid divine honours to the thing created instead of
+the Creator, who is blessed for evermore. Amen.
+
+(26)For this cause God gave them up to dishonourable passions. For even
+their women did change the natural use into that which was contrary to
+nature; (27)and likewise the men also, leaving the natural use of the
+woman, burned in their lewdness one towards another; men with men
+committing indecency, and receiving in themselves the recompence of
+their delusion, which was meet. (28)And since they thought not fit to
+hold the Deity in acknowledgment, God abandoned them to a reprobate
+mind, to practise deeds unbecoming; (29)replete with all injustice,
+whoredom, wickedness, covetousness, villany; full of envy, murder,
+contention, deceit, evil habits; whisperers, (30)backbiters,
+God-haters, contumelious, insolent, boasters, inventors of wicked
+practices, disobedient to parents, (31)unintelligent, unfaithful to
+engagements, unnatural, implacable, unmerciful: (32)who, though they
+know the righteous judgment of God, that they who live in such
+practices are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also find
+pleasure in the company of those who live in these practices.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+THEREFORE thou art inexcusable, O man, even every one that judgeth: for
+in the very thing wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest
+thyself; for thou that judgest art living in the practices of the same
+things. (2)But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth,
+against those who practise such things. (3)For thinkest thou this, O
+man, that judgest those who do such things, and doest the same, that
+thou shalt escape the judgment of God? (4)Or despisest thou the riches
+of his kindness and patience and long-suffering, ignorant that this
+goodness of God is leading thee to repentance? (5)But after thy
+obdurate and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath at the
+day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, (6)who
+will recompense to every man according to his works; (7)to those who,
+in the patient practice of good works, seek glory and honour and
+immortality--eternal life. (8)But to those who are of a contentious
+spirit, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness,
+indignation, and wrath; (9)tribulation and anguish upon every soul of
+man that doeth wickedness, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek.
+(10)But glory and honour and peace be to every man who doeth that which
+is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek: (11)for there is no
+acceptance of persons with God. (12)For as many as have sinned without
+the law, shall perish also without the law: and as many as have sinned
+under the law shall be judged by the law; (13)for the hearers of the
+law are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law shall be
+counted righteous; (14)(for when the Gentiles, who have not the law
+naturally, do the things of the law, these, though not having the law,
+are a law unto themselves: (15)which exhibit the practice of the law
+written on their hearts, their conscience also bearing its testimony,
+and their mutual reasonings at intervals bringing accusations or
+forming excuses;) (16)in the day when God shall judge the hidden things
+of men, according to my gospel by Jesus Christ.
+
+(17)Lo! thou art named a Jew, and restest on the law, and boastest in
+God, (18)and knowest the will of God, and bringest to the test the
+things that are different, being instructed out of the law; (19)and
+hast confidence that thou thyself art a leader of the blind, a light of
+those who are in darkness, (20)an instructor of the uninformed, a
+teacher of babes, holding the form of knowledge and of truth in the
+law. (21)Thou therefore who teachest another, dost thou not teach
+thyself? thou that proclaimest aloud that a man should not steal, dost
+thou steal? (22)thou that sayest, Do not commit adultery, dost thou
+commit adultery? thou that holdest idols in abomination, dost thou
+commit sacrilege? (23)thou who gloriest in the law, dishonourest thou
+God by the transgression of the law? (24)for the name of God is
+blasphemed through you among the heathen, as it is written[50]. (25)For
+circumcision indeed is advantageous, if thou practise the law: but if
+thou art a transgressor of the law, thy circumcision becomes
+uncircumcision, (26)If then the uncircumcision observe the righteous
+judgments of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be accounted for
+circumcision? (27)And the uncircumcision by nature which fulfilleth the
+law shall condemn thee, who through the letter and circumcision art a
+transgressor of the law. (28)For not he who is outwardly such, is the
+Jew; neither is that which is outward in the flesh, circumcision.
+(29)But he is a Jew who is such inwardly; and circumcision is of the
+heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not from men, but from
+God.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+WHAT then is the superiority of the Jew? or what is the advantage of
+circumcision? (2)Much in every view: the principal one indeed is, that
+the oracles of God were entrusted to them. (3)For what if some were
+unbelievers? shall their unbelief render the faithfulness of God
+ineffectual? (4)God forbid: but let God be true, though every man were
+a liar; as it is written, "That thou mayest be acknowledged just in thy
+sayings, and overcome when thou art judged[51]."
+
+(5)But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what
+shall we say? Is not God unrighteous in inflicting wrath? (I speak
+humanly).
+
+(6)God forbid: for how then shall God judge the world? (7)For if the
+truth of God by my lying hath more abundantly contributed to his glory;
+why am I notwithstanding judged as a sinner? (8)And why not admit, (as
+we are falsely reported of; and as some affirm we say,) That we should
+do evil things, that good may come? whose condemnation is just. (9)What
+then? have we pre-eminence? Not at all: for we have before proved that
+both the Jews and Greeks are all under sin; (10)as it is written,
+"There is not a just person, no not one: (11)there is none that
+understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. (12)All are turned
+aside together, they are become worthless; there is none that doeth
+good, there is not even one. (13)Their throat is an open sepulchre;
+with their tongues they have spoken craftily; the poison of asps is
+under their lips: (14)whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
+(15)their feet are swift to shed blood: (16)destruction and misery are
+in their ways. (17)And they have not known the way of peace: (18)there
+is not the fear of God before their eyes[52]."
+
+(19)Now we know that whatsoever things the law saith, it speaks to
+those who are under the law: that every mouth might be sealed up, and
+all the world become criminal before God. (20)Wherefore by the works of
+the law shall no flesh be justified before God: for by the law is the
+knowledge of sin. (21)But now distinct from the law the righteousness
+of God is manifest, receiving testimony from the law and the prophets;
+(22)the righteousness of God indeed by faith in Jesus Christ unto all
+and upon all that believe: for there is no difference: (23)for all have
+sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (24)justified freely by his
+grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus: (25)whom God
+hath proposed as the propitiatory sacrifice through faith in his blood,
+in demonstration of his justice for the remission of past sins, through
+the patience of God; (26)for a demonstration of his justice at this
+present time: that he might be just, though justifying him who is of
+the faith of Jesus.
+
+(27)Where then is boasting? It is excluded. By what law? of works? No:
+but by the law of faith. (28)We conclude therefore that by faith a man
+is justified, without works of law. (29)Is he the God of the Jews only,
+and is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, verily, of the Gentiles also:
+(30)since it is one God who will justify the circumcision by faith, and
+the uncircumcision through faith.
+
+(31)Do we then abolish the law through faith? God forbid: but on the
+contrary, we give the law stability.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+WHAT then shall we say that Abraham our father hath obtained by the
+flesh? (2)For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath cause for
+glorying; though not before God. (3)For what doth the scripture say?
+Abraham truly believed God, and it was imputed to him for
+righteousness[53]. (4)Now to him that worketh, the reward is not
+brought to account as a favour, but as a debt. (5)But to him who doth
+not work, but believeth in him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is
+reckoned in account for righteousness. (6)As David also describeth the
+blessedness of that man, to whom God imputeth righteousness without
+works, (7)"Blessed are they whose unrighteousnesses are forgiven, and
+whose sins are covered up. (8)Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will
+in nowise impute sin[54]." (9)This blessedness then, _is it_ for the
+circumcision, or for the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was
+imputed to Abraham for righteousness. (10)How then was it imputed to
+him? when circumcised, or while uncircumcised? Not when circumcised,
+but whilst uncircumcised. (11)And he received the sign of circumcision,
+as a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had when
+uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all those who believe,
+though uncircumcised; that to them also the righteousness might be
+imputed: (12)and the father of circumcision, not to those who are of
+the circumcision merely, but who also tread in the steps of the faith
+of our father Abraham, which he exercised while uncircumcised. (13)For
+not by the law _came_ the promise to Abraham and his seed, that he
+should be heir of the world, but by the righteousness of faith. (14)For
+if they who are of the law are heirs, faith becomes vain, and the
+promise is useless: (15)for the law causeth wrath: for where there is
+no law, neither is there transgression.
+
+(16)Therefore it is by faith, that it might be of grace; in order that
+the promise might be secured to all the seed; not only to that which is
+of the law, but to that which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the
+father of us all, (17)(as it is written "that I have constituted thee
+father of many nations[55],") before God, in whom he trusted, who
+quickeneth the dead, and calleth things that are not as if existing.
+(18)Who contrary to hope, in hope believed, that he should be the
+father of many nations, according to what was said, "So shall thy seed
+be[56]." (19)And not being weak in faith, he regarded not his own body
+now deadened, being about an hundred years old, nor the deadness of
+Sarah's womb: (20)for he disputed not against the promise of God with
+unbelief; but was mighty in faith, giving glory to God; (21)and enjoyed
+the fullest assurance, that what he had promised, he was able also to
+perform. (22)And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
+(23)Now it was not written for his sake only, that it was imputed to
+him; (24)but also for our sakes, to whom it will be imputed, if we
+believe in him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; (25)who was
+delivered up for our offences, and was raised again for our
+justification.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+BEING justified therefore by faith, we have peace with God through our
+Lord Jesus Christ: (2)by whom also we have had an introduction through
+faith into this grace in which we have stood fast, and are rejoicing in
+hope of the glory of God.
+
+(3)And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that
+tribulation produceth patience; (4)and patience, proof; and proof,
+hope; (5)and hope doth not make us ashamed; because the love of God is
+poured out into our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given to us.
+(6)For even then when we were without strength, Christ died in due time
+for the ungodly. (7)For scarcely for a righteous person will any one
+die: though for a good man perhaps some one might even dare to die.
+(8)But God commendeth his own love towards us, that, though we were yet
+sinners, Christ died in our stead. (9)Therefore much more, being
+justified already by his blood, shall we be saved by him from wrath.
+(10)For if, being enemies, we have been reconciled to God by the death
+of his son, much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved by his
+life.
+
+(11)And not so only, but we exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
+through whom already we have received reconciliation. (12)Therefore, as
+by one man sin entered into the world, and by sin death; even so death
+passed into all men through him, in whom all have sinned. (13)For until
+the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed if there be no
+law. (14)But death reigned from Adam unto Moses, even over those who
+have not sinned after the similitude of the transgression of Adam, who
+is a type of him that was to come.
+
+(15)But not as the transgression, so also _is_ the gift. For if by the
+transgression of one the many became dead, much more the grace of God,
+and the gift by grace, which is in that one man, Christ Jesus, hath
+abounded unto many. (16)And the gift _is_ not as for one who sinned:
+for the judgment indeed _came_ by one to condemnation, but the free
+gift _leads_ to justification from many offences. (17)For if by the
+offence of one, death reigned by that one; much more they who receive
+the abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness, shall reign
+in life by one, Christ Jesus. (18)Well then, as by the offence of one,
+_judgment issued_ against all men unto condemnation; so also by the
+righteousness of one, _the gift came_ to all men for justification unto
+life. (19)For as by the disobedience of one man the many were
+constituted sinners; so also by the obedience of one shall the many be
+constituted righteous. (20)But the law was introduced, that the offence
+might be more abundant. But where sin had abounded, there hath grace
+abounded more exceedingly: (21)that as sin had reigned by death, even
+so might grace reign through righteousness unto life eternal by Jesus
+Christ our Lord.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+WHAT then shall we say? Shall we abide in sin, that grace may abound?
+(2)God forbid. We who are dead to sin, how shall we still live therein?
+(3)Do ye not know, that as many as have been baptised into Christ Jesus
+have been baptised into his death? (4)We have been buried therefore
+with him by baptism into death: that as Christ was raised from the dead
+by the glory of the Father, so also we should walk in newness of life.
+(5)For if we have been planted with him in the likeness of his death,
+so shall we be also of his resurrection: (6)knowing this, that our old
+man hath been crucified with him, that the body of sin might be
+abolished, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. (7)For he that is
+dead is discharged from sin. (8)But if we have been dead with Christ,
+we believe that we shall also live with him: (9)knowing that Christ
+being raised from the dead dieth no more; death over him hath no more
+dominion. (10)For in that he died, for sin he died once: but in that he
+liveth, he liveth to God. (11)So also do ye account yourselves dead
+indeed to sin, but living unto God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (12)Let
+not therefore sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in
+the passions thereof. (13)Neither present your members as weapons of
+unrighteousness for sin: but present yourselves to God, as alive from
+the dead, and your members as weapons of righteousness for God. (14)For
+sin shall not hold dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but
+under grace. (15)What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the
+law, but under grace? God forbid.
+
+(16)Do ye not know, that to whomsoever ye present yourselves servants
+to obey, ye are his servants to whom ye obey; if of sin unto death, or
+of obedience, unto righteousness? (17)But thanks be to God, that though
+ye were the servants of sin, ye have obeyed from the heart the model of
+doctrine into which ye were delivered. (18)Emancipated then from sin,
+ye became servants to righteousness. (19)I speak humanly, because of
+the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have presented your members
+servants to impurity and iniquity for iniquity; so now present your
+members servants to righteousness for holiness. (20)For when ye were
+the slaves of sin, ye were free from righteousness. (21)What fruit
+therefore had ye then in those things at which ye are now confounded?
+for the end of those things is death. (22)But now being set at liberty
+from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness,
+and at the end life eternal. (23)For the wages of sin is death; but the
+gift of God is life eternal in Jesus Christ our Lord.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+ARE you unacquainted, brethren, (for I am speaking to those who know
+the law,) that the law exercises dominion over a person for as long
+time as he liveth? (2)For the woman who is subject to a husband, is
+bound by the law to that husband during his life; but if the husband be
+dead, she is discharged from that husband. (3)She shall therefore
+certainly be counted an adulteress, if, her husband being alive, she be
+for another man: but if her husband is dead, she is free from the law;
+so that she shall be no adulteress, though married to another husband.
+(4)Wherefore, my brethren, ye also have become dead to the law through
+the body of Christ; that ye might be for another, who was raised from
+the dead, that we might bring forth fruit for God. (5)For when we were
+in the flesh, the sinful passions excited by the law, wrought
+powerfully in our members, to bring forth fruit unto death. (6)But now
+we have been discharged from the law, that being dead by which we were
+held fast; that we should serve in renovation of spirit, and not in the
+antiquity of the letter. (7)What then shall we say? Is the law sin? God
+forbid. Yea, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not even
+known concupiscence, unless the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.
+(8)But sin, seizing the opportunity by the law, wrought in me all
+concupiscence. For without the law sin is dead. (9)For though I lived
+without the law formerly; yet when the commandment came, sin revived,
+but I died. (10)And the commandment, which _was_ for life, the same was
+found by me for death. (11)For sin, seizing the occasion by the
+commandment, deceived me, and thereby slew me. (12)So then the law
+indeed is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
+
+(13)Did then that which is good become fatal to me? God forbid. But
+sin, that it might appear sin by that which was good _in itself_, was
+the cause of death to me; that sin through the commandment might become
+transcendantly sinful. (14)For we know that the law is spiritual; but I
+am fleshly, sold under sin. (15)For that which I am doing I approve
+not: for not the thing which I wish, that do I practise; but the very
+thing I hate, that I do. (16)But if what I would not, that I do, I
+concur with the law that it is excellent. (17)Now then no more I do
+this, but sin dwelling in me. (18)For I know that there dwelleth not in
+me (that is, in my flesh) any good thing: for to will is present with
+me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. (19)For I do not
+the good which I wish: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
+(20)If then I do that which I would not, it is no more I that do it,
+but sin that dwelleth in me. (21)I find then a law, that, when I wish
+to do good, evil is presented to me. (22)For I am delighted with the
+law of God, as respecting the inward man: (23)but I see another law in
+my members, militating against the law in my mind, and making me
+captive to the law of sin which is in my members. (24)O wretched man,
+I! who shall pluck me from the body of this death? (25)I give thanks to
+God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Well then, I myself with my mind am
+servant to the law of God; but in my flesh to the law of sin.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+THERE is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ
+Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (2)For the
+law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath liberated me from the
+law of sin and of death. (3)For that which was impossible by the law,
+inasmuch as it was impotent through the flesh, God having sent his own
+Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in that
+flesh: (4)that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled by us,
+who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (5)For they who are
+after the flesh, mind the things of the flesh; but they who are after
+the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. (6)For to be carnally minded is
+death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (7)Because the
+propensity of the flesh is inimical against God: for it is not in
+subjection to the law of God, neither indeed can it be. (8)They then
+who are in the flesh, cannot please God. (9)But ye are not in the
+flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwelleth in you.
+But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is not his. (10)But if
+Christ be in you, the body indeed is dead on account of sin; but the
+Spirit is alive through righteousness. (11)But if the Spirit of him who
+hath raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he who raised Christ
+from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his indwelling
+Spirit in you. (12)Truly then we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live
+after the flesh. (13)For if ye live after the flesh, ye are ready to
+die: but if by the Spirit ye mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall
+live. (14)For as many as are guided by the Spirit of God, they are the
+sons of God. (15)For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again
+unto fear; but ye have received a Spirit of adoption, by which we cry,
+Abba, Father. (16)The same spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that
+we are the children of God. (17)But if children, then heirs; heirs
+indeed of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be we suffer with
+him, that we may also together with him be glorified. (18)For I reckon
+that the sufferings of the present moment are not worthy to be placed
+against the future glory that shall be revealed to us. (19)For the
+eager expectation of the creation is waiting for the revelation of the
+children of God. (20)For the creation was made subject to vanity, not
+voluntarily, but by him who made it subject, (21)in hope that the same
+creation shall be emancipated from the bondage of corruption into the
+glorious liberty of the children of God. (22)For we know that the whole
+creation groaneth together and travaileth in birth to this moment.
+(23)And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of
+the Spirit, even we ourselves groan in ourselves, expecting the
+adoption, the redemption of our body. (24)For by hope we have been
+saved: now hope seen is not hope; for that which any man seeth how doth
+he yet hope for? (25)But if we hope for what we see not, we with
+patience expect it. (26)In like manner also the Spirit affords
+assistance to our infirmities: for even this, what we should pray for
+as we ought, we know not: but the same Spirit more abundantly maketh
+intercession for us with groanings unutterable. (27)Now he that trieth
+the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, for he maketh
+intercession for the saints according to God's will. (28)But we know
+that to those who love God all things work together for good, even to
+those who are called according to his purpose. (29)For whom he
+foreknew, he predestinated also to a conformity with the image of his
+Son, that he might be the first-begotten among many brethren. (30)But
+whom he predestinated, those also he called: and whom he called, those
+also he justified: but whom he justified, those also he glorified.
+
+(31)What then shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who
+_shall be_ against us? (32)He who even spared not his own Son, but
+freely delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also, together
+with him, freely give us all things? (33)Who shall put in an accusation
+against the elect of God? God? He is their justifier. (34)Who is he
+that condemneth? Christ? He died, yea, rather, also is risen again, who
+is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
+(35)Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall distress of
+circumstances, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or
+the sword? (36)As it is written, "That for thy sake we have been put to
+death the whole day long; we have been reckoned indeed as sheep for
+slaughter[57]." (37)But in all these things we are more than conquerors
+through him that loved us. (38)For I am assured that neither death, nor
+life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present,
+nor those to come, (39)nor exaltation, nor deepest depression, nor any
+other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God,
+which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+I SPEAK the truth in Christ, I lie not, (my conscience also bearing
+witness to me in the Holy Ghost,) (2)that great is my sorrow and
+unceasing the anguish in my heart. (3)For could I myself wish that an
+anathema should be from Christ upon my brethren, my kinsmen according
+to the flesh? (4)who are Israelites; whose is the adoption, and the
+glory, and the covenants, and the gift of the law, and the sacred
+service, and the promises; (5)of whom are the fathers, and from whom as
+respecting the flesh Christ sprung, who is over all, the blessed God
+for evermore. Amen.
+
+(6)Now it is not supposable that the word of God hath failed. For these
+are not all Israel, who are of Israel: (7)nor, because they are the
+seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, in Isaac shall thy seed be
+called. (8)That is, not the children of the flesh, these are the
+children of God: but the children of the promise are accounted for the
+seed. (9)For the word of promise is this, At that time will I come, and
+Sarah shall have a son. (10)And not only so; but when Rebecca also had
+conception by one, even Isaac our father; (11)(though the children were
+not yet born, nor had done any thing good or evil, that according to
+the election of God the purpose might abide, not from works, but from
+him who called;) (12)it was said unto her, "That the elder shall be
+servant to the younger[58]." (13)As it is written, "Jacob have I loved,
+but Esau have I hated[59]." (14)What shall we say therefore? Is there
+unrighteousness with God? God forbid. (15)For he saith to Moses[60], "I
+will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion
+on whom I will have compassion." (16)Well then, it is not of him that
+willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God who sheweth mercy.
+
+(17)For the scripture saith[61] to Pharaoh, "That for this very end
+have I raised thee up, that I might display in thee my power, and that
+my name may be proclaimed in all the earth." (18)Well then, he hath
+mercy on whom he will, but whom he will he hardeneth. (19)Wilt thou
+then say to me, Why yet doth he blame us? Who hath resisted his will?
+(20)Nay but, O man, who art thou that disputest against God? Shall the
+thing fashioned say to him that fashioned it, Why hast thou made me
+thus? (21)Hath not the potter power over the clay, from the same mass
+to make one vessel for an honourable use, and another for a
+dishonourable? (22)But what if God, willing to display his wrath, and
+to make known what is possible with him, hath borne with much
+long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted for perdition: (23)and that
+he might make known the riches of his glory upon the vessels of mercy
+which he had before prepared for glory: (24)even us, whom he hath
+called, not only out of the Jews, but out of the Gentiles? (25)As also
+he saith in Hosea[62], "I will call her which was not my people, my
+people; and her which was not beloved, beloved. (26)And it shall be in
+the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there
+shall they be called the sons of the living God." (27)But Isaiah[63]
+crieth concerning Israel, "Though the number of the sons of Israel be
+as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: (28)for he will
+finish the account, and cut it short in righteousness: because a
+concise account will the Lord make on the earth." (29)Even as Isaiah
+had said before[64], "Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left unto us a
+seed, we should have become as Sodom, and been made like unto
+Gomorrha."
+
+(30)What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who pursued not after
+righteousness, have attained unto righteousness, even the righteousness
+which is by faith. (31)But Israel, pursuing after the law of
+righteousness, hath not come up to the law of righteousness. (32)And
+why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as by the works of the
+law. For they stumbled against that stone of stumbling; (33)as it is
+written, "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of
+offence: and every one that believeth in him shall not be
+confounded[65]."
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+BRETHREN, the kind wish of my heart indeed, and the prayer which I
+offer to God for Israel, is for their salvation. (2)For I am a witness
+for them, that they have a zeal for God, but not according to
+knowledge. (3)For being ignorant of the righteousness which is of God,
+and seeking to establish a righteousness of their own, they have not
+submitted to the righteousness of God. (4)For Christ is the end of the
+law for righteousness to every one that believeth. (5)For Moses
+describeth the righteousness which is by the law, "That the man who
+doeth these things shall live by them[66]." (6)But the righteousness
+that is by faith speaketh thus[67], "Say not in thy heart, Who shall
+ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down:) (7)or, Who shall
+descend into the abyss?" (that is, to bring Christ up again from the
+dead.) (8)But what saith it? "The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and
+in thy heart:" that is, the word of faith which we preach; (9)That if
+thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in
+thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
+(10)For with the heart faith is exercised unto righteousness; and with
+the mouth is confession made unto salvation. (11)For the scripture
+saith[68], "Every one who believeth in him shall not be confounded."
+
+(12)For there is no difference between either Jew or Greek: for the
+same Lord of all is rich to all that call upon him. (13)"For every one
+shall be saved, whosoever calleth on the name of the Lord[69]." (14)How
+then shall they call upon him in whom they have not believed? and how
+shall they believe on him of whom they have not heard? but how shall
+they hear without a preacher? (15)and how shall they preach unless they
+are sent? as it is written[70], "How beautiful are the feet of those
+who preach the gospel of peace, of those who preach the glad tidings of
+good things!" (16)But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah
+saith, "Lord, who hath believed our report[71]?" (17)Faith then cometh
+by report, but the report by the word of God. (18)But I say, Have they
+not heard? Yea verily, "the sound of their voice is gone forth into all
+the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world[72]."
+
+(19)But I say, Did not Israel know? Moses first saith, "I will excite
+your jealousy by what is no nation, and by an ignorant people will I
+provoke you to wrath[73]." (20)But Isaiah is very bold, and saith[74],
+"I have been found by those who sought me not; I have become manifest
+to those who inquired not after me." (21)But unto Israel he saith, "All
+the day long have I stretched out my hands unto a people disobedient
+and contradicting."
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+I SAY then, Hath God rejected his people? God forbid. For I also am an
+Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. (2)God
+hath not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Know ye not what the
+scripture saith of Elias[75]? how he maketh intercession with God
+against Israel, saying, (3)"Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and
+digged down thine altars; and I only am left, and they seek my life."
+(4)But what saith the oracle of God to him? "I have left to myself
+seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal." (5)So then at
+this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of
+grace. (6)But if by grace, it is no more by works: otherwise grace is
+no more grace. But if by works, it is no more grace: otherwise work is
+no more work.
+
+(7)What then is the result? Israel hath not obtained that which it
+seeketh; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded,
+(8)as it is written[76], "God hath given them the spirit of slumber,
+eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear; unto
+this present day." (9)And David saith[77], "Let their table be for a
+snare, and for a trap, and for a stumbling-block, and for a recompence
+unto them: (10)let their eyes be blinded, that they may not see, and
+bow down their back continually."
+
+(11)I say then, Have they stumbled so as to fall? God forbid: but by
+their stumbling salvation is come to the Gentiles, to provoke them to
+jealousy. (12)For if their stumbling is the riches of the world, and
+their diminution the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their
+fulness? (13)For I address myself to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am
+indeed the apostle of the Gentiles, I exalt my ministry: (14)if by any
+means I might provoke to jealousy my flesh, and save some of them.
+(15)For if the rejection of them is the reconciliation of the world,
+what shall their recovery be, but life from the dead? (16)Now if the
+first fruits be holy, so is the mass: and if the root be holy, so are
+the branches. (17)But if some of the branches have been broken off, and
+thou though a wild olive hast been grafted in among them, and become a
+partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree; (18)boast not
+against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but
+the root thee.
+
+(19)Wilt thou say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be
+grafted in? (20)Admitted; by unbelief they were broken off, and thou
+standest by faith. Be not high minded, but fear: (21)for if God spared
+not the native branches, tremble lest he spare not thee.
+
+(22)Behold therefore the kindness and severity of God: to those indeed
+who fell, severity; but unto thee, kindness, if thou continuest in that
+kindness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. (23)But they also, if
+they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to
+graft them in again. (24)For if thou hast been cut out of the naturally
+wild olive, and contrary to nature hast been grafted into the good
+olive: how much more shall these, which are native branches, be grafted
+into their own olive tree? (25)For I would not that you should be
+ignorant, brethren, of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own
+conceits; that blindness in part is come on Israel, until the fulness
+of the Gentiles be come in. (26)And so all Israel shall be saved: as it
+is written, "The Deliverer shall go forth out of Sion, and shalt turn
+away ungodliness from Jacob; (27)and this is my covenant with them,
+When I shall take away their sins[78]." (28)As concerning the gospel
+indeed, they are now enemies for your sakes: as concerning the
+election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake. (29)For unchangeable
+are the gifts and the calling of God. (30)For as ye also in times past
+did not believe in God, but now have obtained mercy through their
+unbelief: (31)so also these now have not believed in your mercy, that
+they also might obtain mercy. (32)For God hath shut up all in unbelief,
+that he might have mercy upon all. (33)O the depth of the riches both
+of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments,
+and how incomprehensible his ways! (34)For who hath known the mind of
+the Lord, or who hath been admitted his counsellor? (35)Or who hath
+first given unto him, and it shall be repaid him again? (36)Because by
+him, and through him, and for him, are all things, to whom be glory for
+ever and ever. Amen.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+I BESEECH you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present
+your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your
+reasonable service. (2)And be not conformed to this world, but be
+transformed by the renovation of your mind, that you may prove by
+experience what is the will of God, that is good, acceptable, and
+perfect. (3)For, I say, by the grace which is given unto me, to every
+one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to
+think; but to think soberly, as God has divided to every one the
+measure of faith. (4)For as we have in one body many members, but the
+members, though many, have not the same function, (5)so we, being many,
+are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each
+other. (6)Having then different gifts according to the grace which is
+given unto us, if it be prophecy, speak according to the analogy of
+faith; (7)or if the deacon's office, be active in the service; or he
+that teacheth, in teaching; (8)or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he
+that distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth,
+with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with
+cheerfulness. (9)Let love be undissembled. Abhor that which is evil;
+cleave to that which is good. (10)In brotherly affection be tenderly
+attached to each other; in honour preferring one another: (11)not
+slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord:
+(12)rejoicing in hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer:
+(13)communicating to the wants of the saints; prompt to hospitality.
+(14)Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not. (15)Rejoice
+with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep. (16)Be of the
+same mind among each other. Affect not high things, but be
+condescending to the lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
+(17)Render to no man evil for evil. Be provident of things laudable in
+the sight of all men. (18)If possible, as far as you can, be at peace
+with all men. (19)Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto
+wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me; I will
+recompence, saith the Lord[79]." (20)If therefore thine enemy hunger,
+give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt
+heap up coals of fire on his head. (21)Be not overcome of evil, but
+overcome evil with good.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power
+but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God. (2)Wherefore he
+that sets himself against authority, resists the ordinance of God: and
+they who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation. (3)For rulers
+are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be
+afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise
+from it: (4)for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou
+doest that which is evil, tremble! for he beareth not the sword in
+vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to inflict wrath on him
+that practises what is evil. (5)Wherefore there is a necessity for
+being in subjection, not only for fear of wrath, but also for
+conscience sake. (6)For on this account pay ye taxes also: for they are
+God's ministers, continually employed on this very service. (7)Render
+therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to
+whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. (8)Owe no man
+any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath
+fulfilled the law. (9)For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou
+shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false
+witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment,
+it is comprised in this word, even in this, Thou shalt love thy
+neighbour as thyself. (10)Love doeth no ill to a neighbour; the
+fulfilment therefore of the law is love. (11)And thus do, knowing the
+time; for the hour is come that we should awake from sleep, for now our
+salvation is nearer than when we believed. (12)The night is far
+advanced, the day approaches: let us therefore put off the works of
+darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. (13)Let us walk
+becomingly as in the face of day, not in revels and drunkenness, not in
+impurities and wantonness, not in strife and envy. (14)But put ye on
+the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to gratify
+its passions.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+HIM that is weak in faith take by the hand, and enter not into niceties
+of disputes. (2)One man indeed thinketh he may eat all meats; another,
+who is weak, eateth vegetables. (3)Let not him that eateth despise him
+that eateth not, and let not him that eateth not judge him that eateth;
+for God hath accepted him. (4)Who art thou that judgest another man's
+servant? To his own master he standeth or falleth; but he shall be
+established: for God is able to establish him. (5)One man judgeth one
+day different from another day: another judgeth every day alike. Let
+every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. (6)He that observeth a
+day, to the Lord he observeth it; and he that observeth not a day, to
+the Lord he doth not observe it. He that eateth, to the Lord he eateth,
+for he giveth thanks to God; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he
+eateth not, and giveth thanks to God. (7)For no one of us liveth to
+himself, and no one dieth to himself. (8)For whether we live, to the
+Lord we live, and whether we die, to the Lord we die; whether therefore
+we live, or whether we die, we are the Lord's. (9)For to this end
+Christ both died, and rose again, and revived, that he might be the
+Lord both of the dead and of the living. (10)But thou, why judgest thou
+thy brother? And thou, why dost thou disparage thy brother? for we must
+all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ. (11)For it is written,
+"As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every
+tongue shall make confession to God[80]." (12)Assuredly then every one
+of us shall give an account of himself to God. (13)Let us therefore no
+more judge one another; but judge this rather, that no one put a
+stumbling-block or offence before his brother. (14)I know, and am
+convinced by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself;
+but to him who thinketh any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
+(15)But if by meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no more
+according to love. Do not by thy meat destroy him for whom Christ died.
+(16)Let not therefore food, which is good for you, give occasion of
+reproach. (17)For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but
+righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (18)For he who in
+these things is the servant of Christ, is acceptable to God, and
+approved of men. (19)Well then, let us earnestly pursue the things that
+conduce to peace, and the things which are for mutual edification.
+(20)For the sake of meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed
+are clean; but it is an evil thing for a man to eat, giving offence.
+(21)It is laudable not to eat flesh, or to drink wine, nor to do any
+thing whereby thy brother is stumbled, or scandalized, or weakened.
+(22)Hast thou faith, exercise it before God within thyself. Blessed is
+the man who condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth. (23)But
+he that maketh a difference between meats, if he eat is condemned,
+because he doth it not by faith: for every thing which is not of faith,
+is sin.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are
+feeble, and not to gratify ourselves. (2)Let every one of us gratify
+his neighbour in that which is good for his edification. (3)For even
+Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of
+them that reproached thee are fallen upon me[81]." (4)For whatsoever
+things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that
+by patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have hope.
+(5)Now the God of patience and consolation give you to be like-minded
+among each other, according to Christ Jesus: (6)that in one mind, with
+one mouth, ye may glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus
+Christ. (7)Therefore help one another, as Christ also hath helped us,
+for the glory of God.
+
+(8)Now I say that Jesus Christ was the minister of circumcision for the
+truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: (9)and
+that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is
+written[82], "For this cause will I confess unto thee among the
+Gentiles, and sing unto thy name." (10)And again he saith[83],
+"Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people." (11)And again[84], "Praise the
+Lord, all ye nations, and laud him, all ye people." (12)And again
+Isaiah saith, "There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that ariseth to
+reign over the Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust[85]." (13)Now
+the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace in believing, that ye
+may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Ghost.
+
+(14)And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye
+yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to
+admonish one another. (15)But I have written to you, my brethren, in
+part, with greater freedom, as refreshing your memory through the grace
+which is given to me of God; (16)that I should be the minister of Jesus
+Christ unto the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God; that the
+oblation of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy
+Ghost.
+
+(17)I have therefore cause to glory in Christ Jesus with regard to the
+things of God. (18)For I will not dare to say any thing of those things
+which Christ hath not wrought by my ministry, to engage the obedience
+of the Gentiles, by word and deed, (19)by the power of signs and
+miracles, by the might of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem,
+and in a circle quite round unto Illyricum, I have fully spread the
+gospel of Christ. (20)But I have in such manner endeavoured to preach
+the gospel, not where Christ's name had been heard, lest I should build
+upon another man's foundation: (21)but as it is written[86], "To whom
+the tidings concerning him have not reached, they shall see, and they
+who have not heard, shall understand." (22)Wherefore also I have found
+many things to hinder me from coming to you; (23)but now having no
+longer cause to detain me in these regions, and having an earnest
+desire to come unto you for many years past, (24)whenever I proceed on
+my journey into Spain, I will come unto you: for I hope on my journey
+to see you, and by you to be forwarded thither, after I shall have
+first, in a measure, fully enjoyed your society. (25)But I am now going
+to Jerusalem, to carry alms to the saints. (26)For Macedonia and Achaia
+have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the
+saints that are at Jerusalem. (27)They have been so pleased indeed, and
+their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a
+participation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to
+them in carnal things. (28)When therefore I have completed this work,
+and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain. (29)But
+I know that, when I come to you, I shall come with the fulness of the
+blessing of the gospel of Christ. (30)Now I exhort you, brethren, by
+our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you wrestle
+earnestly with me in prayers for me unto God; (31)that I may be
+delivered from those who do not believe in Judea; and that my service
+which regards Jerusalem may be kindly accepted by the saints; (32)that
+I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed
+together with you.
+
+(33)Now the God of peace be with you all! Amen.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+I NOW commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a deaconess of the
+church which is at Cenchrea: (2)that ye receive her in the Lord, as
+becometh saints, and that you assist her in every matter wherein she
+may have need of you: for she hath also been a succourer of many, and
+of me myself.
+
+(3)Salute Priscilla and Aquila my fellow-labourers in Christ Jesus:
+(4)(who for my life have laid down their own neck: to whom not only I
+give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:) (5)and the
+church which is in their house.
+
+Salute Epinetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Achaia unto
+Christ. (6)Salute Mary, who laboured in many things to serve us.
+(7)Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and fellow-prisoners, who
+are eminent among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
+(8)Salute Amplias my beloved in the Lord. (9)Salute Urban, our
+fellow-labourer in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. (10)Salute Apelles
+the approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the family of
+Aristobulus. (11)Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute those which belong
+to the family of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. (12)Salute Tryphena
+and Tryphosa, who have laboured hard in the Lord. Salute Persis the
+beloved, who laboured much in the Lord. (13)Salute Rufus elect in the
+Lord, and his mother and mine. (14)Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Dermas,
+Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them. (15)Salute
+Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the
+saints with them. (16)Salute one another with the holy kiss. The
+churches of Christ salute you. (17)Now I beseech you, brethren, keep a
+sharp eye over those who cause divisions and offences contrary to the
+doctrine ye have learned, and turn away from them. (18)For such are not
+servants to our Lord Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by
+smooth speeches and flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the
+guileless. (19)For your obedience is gone forth in report to all men. I
+rejoice therefore on your account: but I wish you to be wise indeed
+unto good, but harmless respecting evil. (20)Now the God of peace shall
+bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus
+Christ be with you. Amen.
+
+(21)There salute you Timothy, my fellow-labourer, and Lucius, and
+Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen. (22)I Tertius, who have written this
+epistle, salute you in the Lord. (23)Gaius mine host, and of the whole
+church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you,
+and Quartus a brother.
+
+(24)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. _Amen_.
+
+(25)Now to him that is able to stablish you according to my gospel, and
+the preaching of Jesus Christ, agreeable to the revelation of the
+mystery; which was concealed from all former ages, (26)but is now made
+manifest, and by the prophetical scriptures, according to the
+commandment of the eternal God, notified to all the Gentiles to bring
+them to the obedience of faith: (27)to the only wise God, through Jesus
+Christ, be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+Written to the Romans, and sent by Phoebe, a deaconess of the church in
+Cenchrea.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, a called apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and
+Sosthenes a brother, (2)to the church of God which is at Corinth,
+sanctified in Christ Jesus, to the called saints, with all those who
+invoke the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both their's
+and our's: (3)grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and
+our Lord Jesus Christ. (4)I give thanks to my God always on your
+behalf, for the grace of God which hath been given you in Christ Jesus;
+(5)that in every thing ye have been enriched by him, in all utterance,
+and all knowledge; (6)thus the testimony of Jesus hath been confirmed
+among you: (7)so that ye have not been deficient in any gift; waiting
+for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ: (8)who shall confirm you
+to the end blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (9)Faithful
+is God, by whom ye have been called into communion with his Son Jesus
+Christ our Lord.
+
+(10)Now I conjure you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
+that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no schisms among
+you; but that ye be perfectly united together in the same mind and the
+same sentiment. (11)For I have been informed concerning you, my
+brethren, by those of the family of Chloe, that there are contentions
+among you. (12)Now this I observe, that one and another of you saith, I
+am indeed of Paul; but I of Apollos; but I of Cephas; but I am of
+Christ. (13)Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye
+baptised into the name of Paul?
+
+(14)I thank God that I baptised none of you, except Crispus and Gaius;
+(15)that no man might say, I baptised into my own name. (16)And I also
+baptised the household of Stephanus: besides these, I know not if I
+baptised any other person. (17)For Christ sent me not to baptise, but
+to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of discourse, lest the cross of
+Christ should be slighted. (18)For the discourse, _the subject of which
+is_ the cross, is indeed to those who perish, folly; but to us who are
+saved it is the power of God. (19)For it is written, "I will destroy
+the wisdom of the wise, and the understanding of the intelligent will I
+make useless[87]." (20)Where is the sophist? where is the scribe? where
+is the inquisitive searcher after this world's wisdom? hath not God
+turned into folly the wisdom of this world? (21)for since in the wisdom
+of God the world by its wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the
+foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. (22)For the Jews
+demand a miracle, and the Greeks seek wisdom: (23)but we preach Christ
+crucified, to the Jews indeed an offence, and to the Greeks folly;
+(24)but to those who are called, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ the
+power of God, and the wisdom of God. (25)For this foolishness of God is
+wiser than men; and this weakness of God is stronger than men. (26)For
+ye see your calling, brethren, that not many fleshly wise, not many men
+in power, not many men of high birth, are called: (27)but the foolish
+things of this world hath God elected, that he might confound the wise;
+and the feeble things of the world hath God elected, that he might
+confound the mighty; (28)and the ignoble things of the world, and the
+despicable, hath God elected, and the things that are not, to bring to
+nought the things which are, (29)that no flesh should glory in his
+presence. (30)But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who hath been made to
+us of God wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and
+redemption: (31)that, as it is written, "He that glorieth, let him
+glory in the Lord[88]."
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+AND I, when I came to you, brethren, came not with superior excellence
+of discourse or wisdom, preaching unto you the gospel of God. (2)For I
+determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ and him
+crucified. (3)And in weakness, and in fear, and in much timidity, was I
+among you. (4)And my conversation and my preaching was not with
+persuasive words of human wisdom, but with demonstration of the Spirit,
+and of power: (5)that your faith might not stand on the wisdom of men,
+but on the power of God. (6)But we speak wisdom among the perfect: yet
+not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are
+destroying themselves: (7)but we speak the wisdom of God, which had
+been hid in mystery, which God predestined before the worlds were, for
+our glory: (8)which none of the rulers of this world have known: for if
+they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
+(9)But, as it is written[89], "The things which eye hath not seen, and
+ear hath not heard, and that have not entered into the heart of man,
+these hath God prepared for those who love him." (10)But to us hath God
+revealed them by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth out all things,
+even the depths of God. (11)For who among men knoweth the things of
+man, save the spirit of man which is in him? so also the things of God
+knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
+
+(12)Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the spirit
+which is from God; that we might know the things that are freely given
+to us of God. (13)Which things also we speak, not in discourses framed
+by human wisdom, but taught by the Spirit of God; comparing spiritual
+things with spiritual.
+
+(14)But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God:
+for they are folly to him: and he cannot know them, because they are
+spiritually discerned. (15)But the spiritual man discerneth indeed all
+things, though himself is discernible by no man. (16)For who hath known
+the mind of the Lord? who will instruct him? But we have the mind of
+Christ.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+AND I, brethren, have been unable to speak to you as unto spiritual
+men, but as to carnal, even as to babes in Christ. (2)And I have given
+you milk to drink, and not meat: for hitherto ye have not been capable
+of it, yea, even to the present moment ye are not capable of it. (3)For
+ye are still carnal: for since there are among you envy, and strife,
+and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as _other_ men? (4)For when
+one saith, I am indeed of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye
+not carnal? (5)Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but the ministers
+through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each _of us_? (6)I
+have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. (7)So then
+neither is he that planteth any thing, nor he that watereth; but God
+who giveth the increase. (8)Now he that planteth and he that watereth
+are one: but every one shall receive his own reward according to his
+own labour. (9)For we are God's fellowlabourers: ye are God's
+husbandry, ye are God's building.
+
+(10)According to the grace of God given unto me, as a skilful
+architect, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.
+But let every one take heed how he buildeth upon it. (11)For other
+foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus the
+Messiah. (12)But if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver,
+precious stones, timbers, hay, stubble; (13)every man's work shall be
+made manifest: for that day shall declare it, for it shall be laid open
+by fire; and the fire shall prove every man's work of what sort it is.
+(14)If any man's work which he hath built abide _the trial_, he shall
+receive a reward. (15)If any man's work be burnt up, he shall suffer
+loss: but himself shall be saved; yet so as through the fire.
+
+(16)Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of
+God dwelleth in you? (17)If any man prophane the temple of God, him
+will God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
+
+(18)Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you thinketh himself a
+wise man in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
+(19)For the wisdom of this world is folly in the sight of God. For it
+is written, "He entangleth the wise in their own craftiness[90]."
+(20)And again[91], "The Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise, that
+they are futile." (21)Wherefore let no man glory in men. For all things
+are your's; (22)whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or
+life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all things are
+your's; (23)and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+LET a man so account of us, as the under servants of Christ, and
+stewards of the mysteries of God. (2)Moreover it is expected of
+stewards, that a man be found faithful. (3)But it is my least
+consideration that I should be judged by you, or by human opinion: yea
+I decide not respecting myself. (4)For though I am not conscious to
+myself of any unfaithfulness, yet am I not thereby justified; but he
+that judgeth me is the Lord. (5)Wherefore judge nothing before the time
+until the Lord come, who also will bring to light the hidden things of
+darkness, and will manifest the counsels of men's hearts; and then
+shall praise be given to each from God.
+
+(6)But these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself,
+and Apollos for your sake; that in us ye might learn not to be
+attached, beyond what is written, lest one being for one _minister_, ye
+be puffed up _with prejudice_ against another. (7)For who
+distinguisheth thee? and what hast thou which thou hast not received?
+But if thou also hast received it, why dost thou glory, as if thou
+hadst not received it?
+
+(8)Now ye are full, now ye have grown rich, ye have reigned without us:
+and I wish indeed that you may reign, that we also might reign together
+with you. (9)For I think that God hath exposed us his apostles the last
+as devoted unto death. For we have been made a spectacle to the world,
+and to angels, and to men. (10)We are counted fools for Christ's sake,
+but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are mighty; ye are
+honourable persons, but we despised. (11)For even to this present hour
+we undergo hunger and thirst and nakedness, and are buffeted about, and
+have no settled abode; (12)and work hard, labouring with our own hands:
+being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it; (13)being
+injuriously spoken of, we entreat; we are made as the ordures of the
+world, as the sweepings of all things unto this day.
+
+(14)I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I
+admonish you. (15)For though ye may have ten thousand teachers in
+Christ, yet not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus through the Gospel I
+have begotten you. (16)Now I conjure you, be followers of me. (17)For
+this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my son beloved and
+faithful in Christ, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ
+Jesus, as I teach every where in every church.
+
+(18)Now some are puffed up, as though I would not really come to you.
+(19)But I will come shortly unto you, if the Lord please, and will
+know, not the prating of them that are puffed up, but the power.
+(20)For the kingdom of God is not in talk, but in power. (21)What is
+your wish? That I should come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in
+the spirit of meekness?
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+IT is generally reported that there is whoredom among you, and such
+whoredom as is not even named among the Gentiles, that one should have
+his father's wife. (2)And ye are puffed up, though ought ye not rather
+to be grieved? that he who hath done this deed might be plucked from
+the midst of you. (3)For I indeed, as absent in body, but present in
+spirit, have already, as present, passed judgment on him who hath so
+done this thing; (4)in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ye being
+assembled together and my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus
+Christ, (5)to deliver such a one over to Satan for the destruction of
+the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
+
+(6)Your glorying is not good: know ye not that a little leaven
+leaveneth the whole mass? (7)Purge out therefore the old leaven, that
+ye may be a new mass, as ye are unleavened.
+
+For our passover hath been sacrificed for us, even Christ. (8)Therefore
+let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of
+malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and
+truth.
+
+(9)I have written unto you in an epistle that you should not associate
+with fornicators. (10)Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this
+world, or the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters: for then must ye
+indeed go out of the world. (11)But now I have written unto you not to
+associate with him, if any man, professing to be a brother, be a
+fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or
+an extortioner, with such a one not even to eat. (12)For what call have
+I to judge those who are without? Do not ye judge those who are within
+_the church_? (13)But those who are without God judgeth. Put then away
+that wicked man from among yourselves.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+DARE any of you, having a matter of controversy with another, sue for
+judgment before the unjust, and not before the saints? (2)Know ye not
+that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged
+by you, are ye unworthy to be judges in the smallest matters? (3)Know
+ye not that we shall judge angels, much more things pertaining to this
+life?
+
+(4)If then ye have disputes about the things of this life, do you seat
+those on the bench who are least esteemed in the church? (5)I speak to
+you to shame you. Is it so, that there is not among you a wise man? Not
+so much as one who is able to judge between one brother and another?
+(6)But brother goes to law with brother, and this before the
+unbelievers. (7)Now verily therefore there is altogether a fault among
+you, because ye have law-suits one with another. Why do ye not rather
+submit to the wrong? Why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be
+defrauded? (8)But ye do wrong and defraud, and that the brethren.
+
+(9)Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of
+God? Be not deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor
+adulterers, nor effeminate, nor sodomites, (10)nor thieves, nor the
+covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit
+the kingdom of God. (11)Yet such were some of you: but ye have been
+washed, but ye have been sanctified, but ye have been justified in the
+name of the Lord Jesus, and by the spirit of our God.
+
+(12)All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient; all
+things are lawful for me, but I will not put myself under the power of
+any. (13)Meats are for the belly, and the belly for meats; but God will
+destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for whoredom, but for the
+Lord, and the Lord for the body. (14)And God hath both raised up the
+Lord, and will raise us up by his own power.
+
+(15)Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? Taking then
+the members of Christ, shall I make them members of an harlot? God
+forbid.
+
+(16)Do you not know that he that is joined to an harlot is one body
+with her? For they two, saith he, shall be "one flesh[92]." (17)But he
+that is joined to the Lord is one spirit.
+
+(18)Flee whoredom. Every other sin which a man may commit is without
+the body; but he who committeth whoredom sinneth against his own body.
+(19)Do ye not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost,
+which is in you, which ye have from God, and ye are not your own?
+(20)For ye have been bought with a price: glorify then God in your
+body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+NOW with regard to those things concerning which ye have written unto
+me, it were good for a man not to touch a woman. (2)But because of the
+whoredoms, let every man have his own wife, and every wife her own
+husband.
+
+(3)Let the husband render to the wife due benevolence, and in like
+manner also the wife to the husband. (4)The wife hath not power over
+her own body, but the husband: in like manner also the husband has not
+power over his own body, but the wife. (5)Defraud not one another,
+except it may be by consent occasionally, that ye may have more leisure
+for fasting and prayer; and come together again, lest Satan tempt you
+through your incontinence. (6)But in this I speak my opinion only, not
+authoritatively. (7)For I would that all men were even as myself: but
+every man hath his peculiar gift from God, one of this sort, and
+another of that. (8)I say then to the unmarried and the widows, that it
+is becoming them if they abide as I am. (9)But if they have not the
+gift of continence, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to
+burn. (10)But to the married not I command, but the Lord, That the wife
+be not separated from the husband: (11)and even if she should be
+separated, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband:
+and let not the husband put away his wife.
+
+(12)But to the others I speak, not the Lord, If any brother hath a wife
+unbelieving, yet she chuseth to dwell with him, let him not put her
+away. (13)And the wife which hath a husband not a believer, and he
+chuses to dwell with her, let her not put him away. (14)For the husband
+that believeth not is sanctified by the wife, and the wife who
+believeth not is sanctified by the husband: else indeed your children
+were unclean, but now are they holy. (15)But if the unbelieving person
+depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in
+these cases, but God hath called us unto peace.
+
+(16)For how knowest thou, O wife, but thou shalt save thy husband? and
+how knowest thou, O husband, but thou shalt save thy wife?
+(17)Nevertheless as God has bestowed the gift on every man as the Lord
+hath called every man, so let him walk, and so I give command in all
+the churches.
+
+(18)Is any man called being circumcised? let him not affect
+uncircumcision. Is any man called in uncircumcision? let him not be
+circumcised. (19)Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is
+nothing, but the observance of the commandments of God.
+
+(20)Let every one abide in the calling in which he is called. (21)Art
+thou called being a slave? let it give thee no concern; but if thou
+canst also obtain thy freedom, rather make use of it. (22)For he that
+is called in the Lord, being a slave, is the Lord's freed man: in like
+manner also, he that is called, being a free man, is the servant of
+Christ. (23)Have you been redeemed with a price? become not the slaves
+of men. (24)Let every one, brethren, in the vocation wherein he is
+called, therein abide with God.
+
+(25)Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I
+offer my opinion, as having obtained mercy from the Lord to be
+faithful. (26)I think then that this is becoming, considering our
+present straits, that it is proper for a man to be thus. (27)Art thou
+bound to a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife?
+seek not a wife. (28)But if thou shouldst marry, thou hast not sinned;
+and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned; though such will have
+tribulation in the flesh; but I spare you.
+
+(29)Now this I say, brethren, that the time is short. The conclusion
+is, that even they who have wives, should be as though they had not;
+(30)and they who weep as though they wept not; and they who rejoice as
+though they rejoiced not; and they that purchase as though they
+possessed not; (31)and they who use this world, as not abusing it: for
+the fashion of this world passeth away. (32)But I would have you to be
+free from anxiety. He who is unmarried is anxious for the things of the
+Lord, how he shall please the Lord: (33)but he who is married is
+anxious about the things of the world, how he shall please his wife.
+(34)A wife and a virgin hath different pursuits: the unmarried woman is
+anxious about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body
+and spirit; but the married woman is anxious about the things of the
+world, how she shall please her husband. (35)Now I say this for your
+own advantage, and not that I should lay a snare in your way, but as
+what is seemly, and that you may wait on the Lord without distraction.
+(36)But if a person supposes it would be unseemly for a virgin of his
+if she should pass the flower of her age _in celibacy_, and that duty
+directs it should be so, let him do as he is inclined, he doth not sin:
+let such marry. (37)But he that is stedfast in his heart, not having
+any necessity, but retaineth power over his own inclination, and hath
+determined this in his heart that he will preserve his own virgin
+state, doeth well. (38)Wherefore though he who giveth in marriage doeth
+well, yet he who avoids a matrimonial connection, doeth better.
+
+(39)The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth: but if
+her husband be dead, she is free to be married to whomsoever she will,
+but only in the Lord. (40)But she is more blessed if she abide as she
+is, in my opinion: and I think I have the spirit of God.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+NOW concerning the things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have
+knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth. (2)But if any man
+conceit that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought
+to know. (3)But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
+
+(4)Now concerning eating things sacrificed unto idols: we know that an
+idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
+(5)For though there are gods so called, whether celestial or
+terrestrial, (as _of this sort_ there are gods many, and lords many;)
+(6)but to us there is one God, the Father; of whom are all things, and
+we for him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we
+by him. (7)Howbeit there is not in all men this knowledge; but some
+having conscientious respect for the idol to this moment, eat the meat
+as sacrificed to the idol; and their conscience being weak, is defiled.
+(8)But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither if we eat are we the
+better, or if we eat not are we the worse. (9)But take heed that this
+power of yours become not an occasion of stumbling to the weak. (10)For
+if any man see thee that hast knowledge, sitting in an idol's temple,
+shall not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat what
+is sacrificed to idols? (11)And the weak brother will be destroyed by
+thy knowledge, for whom Christ died. (12)But when ye sin so against the
+brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
+(13)Wherefore if meat give occasion of offence to my brother, I will in
+no wise eat meat for ever, that I give no cause of offence to my
+brother.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AM I not an apostle? am I not a free man? have I not seen Jesus Christ
+our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? (2)If I am not an apostle
+unto others, doubtless I am to you: for ye are the seal of my apostolic
+mission in the Lord. (3)My apology to those who interrogate me is this,
+(4)Have we not power to eat and drink? (5)Have we not power to carry
+about with us a sister wife, as do also the other apostles, even the
+brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? (6)or I alone and Barnabas, have we
+not power to forbear labour? (7)Who goeth at any time to war at his own
+expences? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit of it?
+or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
+(8)Speak I these things _rationally_ as a man, or doth not the law
+speak the same things? (9)for in the law of Moses it is written, "Thou
+shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox which treadeth out the corn[93]."
+Doth God take care for oxen? (10)or saith he it altogether for our
+sakes? For our sakes doubtless it was written; because he who ploweth
+ought to plow in hope, and he who soweth in hope should be partaker of
+his hope. (11)If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great
+thing if we should reap your corporal things? (12)if others partake of
+this power over you, ought not we much more? But we have not used this
+power, and we suffer all things, that we might not put any obstruction
+in the way of the gospel of Christ.
+
+(13)Know ye not that they who are employed about the holy things, are
+fed from the temple? and they who serve at the altar, partake with the
+altar? (14)So also the Lord hath commanded to those who preach the
+gospel, that they should live by the gospel. (15)But I have used
+nothing of these things, nor have I written indeed these things, that
+it should be so done respecting me; for it would become me to die
+rather than that any man should make my glorying void. (16)For though I
+preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid
+upon me, yea verily woe is to me if I preach not the gospel. (17)For if
+I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I am
+entrusted with the dispensation _of it_. (18)What then is my reward?
+That when I preach the gospel, I may put the gospel of Christ to no
+expence, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
+
+(19)For though I be free from all men, I have made myself the servant
+of all, that I might gain the more. (20)And I became to the Jews as a
+Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to those under the law, as under the
+law, that I might gain those who are under the law; (21)to those who
+are without law, as without law (not as being without law to God, but
+under the law to Christ), that I might gain those who were without law.
+(22)I became to the weak as weak, that I might gain the weak; I became
+all things to all men, that by every means I might save some. (23)And
+this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be a partaker of it with
+you.
+
+(24)Know ye not that they who run on the course, all run indeed, yet
+but one obtaineth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. (25)And every
+one who contendeth _in the games_ is temperate in all things: they
+indeed therefore do it that they may receive a corruptible crown, but
+we an incorruptible. (26)I therefore so run not as uncertainly; so do I
+exercise with my fists, not as striking the air: (27)but I beat down my
+body, and bring it into subjection, that I may not by any means, after
+having preached to others, myself become reprobate.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+BUT I would not that you should be ignorant, brethren, that our fathers
+were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; (2)and were
+all baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; (3)and did all eat
+the same spiritual meat; (4)and did all drink the same spiritual drink:
+for they drank of that spiritual rock which followed them; but that
+rock was Christ. (5)Nevertheless with the most of them God was not well
+pleased, for they were destroyed in the wilderness.
+
+(6)Now these things were examples for us, that we might not be coveters
+of evil things, as they also coveted. (7)Neither be ye idolaters as
+some of them; as it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink,
+and rose up to sport themselves[94]." (8)Neither let us commit
+whoredom, as some of them also committed, and in one day fell
+twenty-three thousand[95]. (9)Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of
+them also tempted[96], and were destroyed by serpents. (10)Neither
+murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and perished by the
+destroyer[97]. (11)Now all these things happened unto them as examples,
+but they are written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages
+are come. (12)Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed
+lest he fall.
+
+(13)No temptation hath overtaken you, but what is common to men. And
+God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted beyond what ye
+are able to bear; but will with the temptation make also a way to
+escape, that ye may be able to bear up under it.
+
+(14)Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. (15)I speak as unto wise
+men: judge ye what I say. (16)The cup of blessing which we bless, is it
+not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is
+it not the communion of the body of Christ? (17)For we, though many,
+are one loaf, one body; for we all partake of that one loaf.
+
+(18)Behold Israel after the flesh. Are not they who eat of the
+sacrifices partakers with the altar? (19)What do I say then? that an
+idol is any thing, or that which is sacrificed to an idol is any thing?
+(20)But that what the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to daemons,
+and not to God: and I would not have you in communion with daemons.
+(21)Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of daemons: ye
+cannot be partakers of the table of the Lord, and the table of daemons.
+(22)Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
+
+(23)All things are lawful for me, but all things are not profitable;
+all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. (24)Let no man
+seek his own gratification, but every one another's good.
+
+(25)Every thing which is sold in the shambles eat, asking no question
+for conscience sake; (26)"for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness
+thereof[98]." (27)And if any one of those, who do not believe, invite
+you, and ye incline to go, eat every thing set before you, asking no
+question for conscience sake. (28)But if any person say unto you, This
+is an idol's sacrifice, eat not of it, for his sake who pointed it out,
+and for conscience sake. For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness
+thereof. (29)Conscience indeed I say, not merely thine own, but that of
+the other person.
+
+(30)For why is my liberty abridged by another's conscience? If I truly
+with thanksgiving am a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for
+which I give thanks?
+
+(31)Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all
+things to the glory of God. (32)Give no occasion of stumbling either to
+the Jews or the Gentiles, or the church of God: (33)even as I please
+all men, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, that they
+may be saved.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+BE ye imitators of me, as I am of Christ. (2)Now I praise you,
+brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and hold fast the
+injunctions as I delivered them unto you. (3)But I desire you to take
+notice that the head of every man is Christ; but the head of the woman
+is the man, and the head of Christ is God. (4)Every man praying or
+prophesying, holding _a veil_ over his head, dishonoureth his head;
+(5)but every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled,
+dishonoureth her head; for it is one and the same thing, as if she were
+shaven. (6)For if the woman be not veiled, let her hair be clipped: but
+if it would be scandalous for a woman to appear clipped or shaved, let
+her be veiled. (7)For a man indeed ought not to veil his head, being
+the image and the glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man.
+(8)For the man is not from the woman, but the woman from the man.
+(9)Also the man was not created for the woman, but the woman for the
+man. (10)Therefore ought the woman to retain upon her head _this badge
+of authority_, because of the angels _of the churches_.
+(11)Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, nor the woman
+without the man in the Lord. (12)For as the woman was taken out of the
+man, so also is the man by the woman: but all things are of God.
+(13)Judge among yourselves, is it decent for a woman to be praying to
+God without a covering? (14)Does not even nature itself teach you, that
+if a man wear long flowing hair it is a dishonour to him? (15)But if a
+woman let her hair flow, it is an ornament to her; for the hair was
+given her for a covering, (16)But if any man mean to be contentious
+about it, we have no such custom, nor the churches of God.
+
+(17)But in the matter I am going to denounce, I do not commend you,
+that ye meet together not for the better, but for the worse. (18)For in
+the first place, when ye assemble in the church, I hear that there are
+divisions among you; and I partly believe it. (19)For there must be
+heresies among you, that they who are the tried ones, may be made
+manifest among you.
+
+(20)When therefore ye assemble in the same place, it is not to eat the
+Lord's supper. (21)For one in the eating it taketh before another his
+own supper: and one is hungry, and another drinks to excess. (22)What!
+have ye not houses to eat in and to drink? or despise ye the church of
+God, and make those ashamed who have none? What shall I say unto you?
+shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. (23)For I received of the
+Lord what also I delivered to you, That the Lord Jesus, in the night in
+which he was betrayed, took a loaf: (24)and when he had blessed it, he
+brake it, and said, Take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for
+you: do this in remembrance of me. (25)In like manner also he took the
+cup, after they had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my
+blood: this do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. (26)For
+as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew forth the
+death of the Lord till he come. (27)Wherefore, whosoever eateth of this
+bread, or drinketh the cup of the Lord unworthily, he is guilty of the
+body and blood of the Lord. (28)But let a man examine himself, and so
+let him eat of the bread, and drink of the cup. (29)For he that eateth
+and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh condemnation to himself,
+not distinguishing the Lord's body. (30)For this cause many are
+diseased and infirm among you, and some asleep _in death_. (31)For if
+we thoroughly judged ourselves, we should not be judged of the Lord.
+(32)But being judged, we are corrected by the Lord, that we might not
+be condemned with the world. (33)Wherefore, when ye meet together to
+eat the Lord's supper, wait for one another. (34)And if any man be
+hungry, let him eat at home; that ye meet not together for
+condemnation. And the other matters I will regulate when I come.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+NOW concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you
+ignorant. (2)Ye know that ye were Gentiles, drawn away after the idols
+that are dumb, even as ye have been led. (3)Wherefore I advertise you,
+that no man speaking by the Spirit of God, call Jesus anathema: and no
+man can say, Lord Jesus, but by the Holy Ghost. (4)But there are
+diversities of gifts, though the same Spirit. (5)And there are
+diversities of services, but the same Lord. (6)And there are
+diversities of mighty operations, but it is the same God who worketh
+all in all.
+
+(7)Now to every one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for
+usefulness. (8)For to one man by the Spirit is given wise discourse;
+but to another speech _communicative_ of knowledge by the same Spirit;
+(9)to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing
+_diseases_ by the same Spirit; (10)to another miraculous powers; to
+another prophecy; to another discernments of spirits; to another
+different kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
+(11)but all these things worketh that one and the same Spirit,
+distributing peculiar gifts to every one even as he wills. (12)For as
+the body is one, and hath many members, but all the members of that one
+body, though many, are one body: so also is Christ. (13)For by one
+Spirit we all have been baptised into one body, whether Jews or Greeks,
+whether slaves or free men; and we have all been made to drink into one
+Spirit. (14)For the body is not one member, but many. (15)If the foot
+should say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it, on
+this account, not of the body? (16)And if the ear should say, Because I
+am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it not therefore of the body?
+(17)If the whole body were eye, where were the hearing? If the whole
+were hearing, where were the smelling? (18)But now hath God placed the
+members, every one of them in the body, as he hath chosen. (19)But if
+the whole were one member, where were the body? (20)But now the members
+indeed are many, but the body one. (21)Nor can the eye say to the hand,
+I have no need of thee: or again the head to the feet, I have no need
+of you. (22)Yea, much more the members of the body, which appear to be
+more feeble, are necessary: (23)and those parts which we esteem as the
+more dishonourable of the body, on them we bestow more abundant honour,
+and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. (24)For our
+comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered together the body,
+giving more abundant honour to that part which lacked: (25)that there
+might be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the
+same care one for another. (26)And if one member suffer, all the
+members suffer with it; and if one member be exalted, all the members
+rejoice with it. (27)Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in
+particular. (28)And these also hath God placed in the church, first
+apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, next miracles, then
+gifts of healings, helpers, directors, different kinds of tongues.
+(29)Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all
+workers of miracles? (30)have all gifts of healings? do all speak with
+tongues? do all interpret? (31)But zealously seek the gifts that are
+the best: and yet I shew unto you a more transcendently excellent way.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+THOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not
+love, I am become as sounding brass, and tinkling cymbal. (2)And though
+I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries, and all manner of
+science; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains,
+but have not love, I am nothing. (3)And if I deal out all my goods in
+alms, and deliver up my body that I should be burned, but have not
+love, I am nothing advantaged by it. (4)Love is long-suffering, is
+kind; love envieth not; love is no vain boaster, is not inflated _with
+pride_, (5)doth not act unseemly, seeketh not her own advantage, is not
+passionate, thinketh no evil; (6)rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but
+rejoiceth in the truth; (7)beareth all things, believeth all things,
+hopeth all things, endureth all things. (8)Love never faileth: but if
+there be prophetic gifts, they shall be no more; if tongues, they shall
+cease; if science, it shall vanish away. (9)For we know partially, and
+prophesy partially. (10)But when that which is perfect cometh, then
+that which is in part shall be done away. (11)When I was a child, I
+spake as a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child: but when
+I grew a man, I put away childish things. (12)For now we see by
+reflected light, indistinctly; but then face to face: now I know
+partially; but then shall I know even as I am known. (13)But now
+abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greater of these is
+love.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+FOLLOW earnestly after love, and zealously seek spiritual gifts, but
+rather that ye may prophesy. (2)For he that speaketh in an unknown
+tongue, speaketh not to men, but to God: for no man understandeth him;
+although in spirit he speaketh mysterious truths. (3)But he that
+prophesieth, addresseth men for edification, and exhortation, and
+consolation. (4)He that speaketh in an unknown tongue, edifieth
+himself; but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church. (5)Now I could
+wish that you all spake with tongues, but rather that ye should
+prophesy: for greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh
+with tongues, except he interpret also, that the church may receive
+edification. (6)Now I, brethren, if I should come unto you, speaking in
+unknown languages, what should I profit you, unless I should speak to
+you _intelligibly_ by revelation, or by science, or by prophecy, or by
+doctrine? (7)In like manner things inanimate, giving sound, whether the
+pipe, or the harp, unless they express a distinction in their tones,
+how shall it be known what is piped, or what is harped? (8)For if the
+trumpet also give an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for the
+battle? (9)So also ye, unless with the tongue you speak an intelligible
+discourse, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will speak to
+the air. (10)For though there are so many different kinds of languages
+in the world, yet is not one of them without its meaning. (11)If
+therefore I know not the force of the expression, I shall be to him
+that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian
+unto me. (12)So also ye, if ye zealously affect spiritual gifts, seek
+that ye may abound in them for the edification of the church.
+(13)Therefore let him who speaketh in an unknown tongue, pray that he
+may interpret also. (14)For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit
+prayeth, but my mind produces no fruit. (15)What then is my object? I
+will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also:
+I will sing psalms with the spirit, and I will sing psalms with the
+understanding also. (16)Else, though thou bless God in spirit, how
+shall he who filleth the place of an illiterate man, say Amen after thy
+thanksgiving, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest? (17)For thou
+indeed givest thanks to God well, but another man is not edified by it.
+(18)I thank my God, that I speak with different tongues more than you
+all: (19)but in the church I had rather speak five words with my
+understanding, that I may instruct others also, than ten thousand words
+in an unknown tongue.
+
+(20)Brethren, be not children in your minds: though in naughtiness be
+ye children, but in your minds be men complete. (21)In the law it is
+written, "That with other tongues, and with other lips, will I speak to
+this people: and even thus will they not attend to me, saith the
+Lord[99]." (22)Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to those that
+believe, but to those who do not believe: but the gift of prophecy is
+not for those who are infidels, but for believers. (23)If then the
+whole church assemble together in the same place, and all speak
+different tongues, and there come in illiterate persons, or infidels,
+will they not say ye are mad? (24)But if all prophesy, and any infidel
+or illiterate person come in, he receives conviction from all, he is
+judged of all: (25)and thus the secrets of his heart are made manifest;
+and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, declaring that
+God verily is among you.
+
+(26)How comes it then, brethren, that when ye assemble together, every
+one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a
+revelation, hath an interpretation? Let all things be done to
+edification. (27)If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by
+two, or at most by three, and one after another; and let one interpret.
+(28)But if there be not an interpreter, let him be silent in the
+church; but let him speak to himself and to God. (29)Let the prophets
+two or three speak, and let the others judge. (30)But if any thing
+should be revealed to one sitting by, let the first be silent. (31)For
+ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all be
+comforted. (32)And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the
+prophets. (33)For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as
+in all the churches of his saints.
+
+(34)Let your women be silent in the churches: for it is not permitted
+to them to speak: but to be in subjection, as also the law saith[100].
+(35)But if they will learn any thing, let them ask their own husbands
+at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. (36)Went
+the word of God from you? or came it unto you only? (37)If any man
+thinketh that he is a prophet, or spiritually gifted, let him
+acknowledge that the things which I write unto you are the commandments
+of the Lord. (38)But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
+(39)Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid
+not to speak with tongues. (40)Let all things be done with propriety,
+and orderly.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+NOW I make known unto you, brethren, the gospel which I have preached
+unto you, and which ye have received, in which also ye have stood fast;
+(2)by which also ye are saved; if ye cleave to that word I have
+preached to you, except haply ye have believed in vain. (3)For I
+delivered to you among the first things that which I also had received,
+that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures; (4)and that
+he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the
+scriptures: (5)and that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
+(6)afterwards he appeared before five hundred brethren at once; of whom
+the greater number remain alive unto this hour, but some also are gone
+to rest. (7)Afterwards he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
+(8)And last of all he was seen also by me, who am but as an abortion.
+(9)For I am the least of the apostles, who am not meet to be called an
+apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. (10)But by the grace
+of God I am what I am: and his grace which was given to me was not in
+vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all; yet not I, but the
+grace of God which was with me. (11)Therefore whether I or they, so we
+preach, and so ye believed.
+
+(12)But if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some
+among you, that there is no resurrection of the dead? (13)But if there
+is no resurrection of the dead, neither is Christ risen: (14)and if
+Christ be not risen, vain indeed is our preaching, and vain also your
+faith. (15)Yea, and we also are found false witnesses for God; because
+we have testified on the behalf of God, that he raised up Christ: whom
+he raised not up, if indeed the dead are not raised. (16)For if the
+dead are not raised, neither is Christ risen: (17)and if Christ be not
+risen, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. (18)Then also they
+who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. (19)If in this life
+only we have hope in Christ, we are more miserable than all other men.
+
+(20)But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruit
+of those who have fallen asleep. (21)For since by man came death, by
+man came also the resurrection of the dead. (22)For as in Adam all are
+dead, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. (23)But every one in
+his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; afterwards those that are
+Christ's at his appearing. (24)Then cometh the end, when he shall
+deliver up the kingdom to God, and the Father; when he shall have
+destroyed every dominion and every authority and power. (25)For he must
+reign, until he hath put all enemies under his feet. (26)The last enemy
+shall be destroyed, death. (27)For he hath put all things under his
+feet. But when he saith, that all things are put under him, it is
+evident that there is an exception of him, who subjected all things to
+him. (28)But when he shall have put all things under him, then also the
+Son himself shall be subjected to him who put all things under him,
+that God may be all in all. (29)Else what will they do who are
+baptised? for the dead, if wholly dead they rise no more. Why are they
+then baptised for the dead? (30)and why do we also expose ourselves to
+danger every hour? (31)I solemnly declare by all the joy over you which
+I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. (32)If after the manner
+of men I have fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, of what advantage
+would it be to me, if the dead did not rise again? shall we eat and
+drink; because to-morrow we die? (33)Be not deceived: evil
+conversations corrupt good manners. (34)Awake as the righteous, and sin
+not; for some have an ignorance of God: I speak this to your shame.
+
+(35)But will any man say, How are the dead raised up? and with what
+body do they come? (36)Thou fool! what thou sowest is not quickened
+except it die: (37)and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not the body
+which shall be afterwards, but the bare grain, perhaps of wheat, or of
+some of the other seeds: (38)but God giveth it a body as he pleaseth,
+and to each of the seeds its peculiar body.
+
+(39)All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of
+men, and another flesh of cattle, and another of fishes, and another of
+birds. (40)Also there are celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but
+the glory of the celestial is one, and that of the terrestrial another.
+
+(41)There is one glory of the sun; and another glory of the moon, and
+another glory of the stars: for star differeth from star in glory.
+(42)So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption;
+it is raised in incorruption: (43)it is sown in dishonour; it is raised
+in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: (44)it is sown
+an animal body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is an animal body,
+and there is a spiritual body. (45)And so it is written, There was a
+first man Adam a living soul; a last Adam a quickening spirit. (46)But
+that which is spiritual was not first, but that which is animal; and
+afterward that which is spiritual. (47)The first man was of the earth,
+earthly; the second man was the Lord from heaven. (48)As is the
+earthly, so are they also that are earthly: and as is the heavenly,
+such also are they that are heavenly. (49)And as we have borne the
+image of the earthly, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
+
+(50)But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the
+kingdom of God: neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
+(51)Behold, I shew you a mystery; we shall not indeed all sleep, but we
+shall all be changed, (52)in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at
+the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be
+raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (53)For that which is
+corruptible must put on incorruption, and that which is mortal must put
+on immortality. (54)So when that which is corruptible shall have put on
+incorruption, and that which is mortal shall have put on immortality,
+then shall come to pass the saying which is written, Death is swallowed
+up in victory. (55)O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy
+victory? (56)The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the
+law. (57)But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our
+Lord Jesus Christ. (58)Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be stedfast,
+unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your
+labour is not in vain in the Lord.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+NOW concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I have given
+an order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. (2)On the first day
+of the week let every one of you set apart with himself, treasuring it
+up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I come there may be
+then no gatherings. (3)But when I come, whosoever you shall approve by
+letters, those will I send to carry your charity to Jerusalem. (4)But
+if it be of importance that I should go also, they shall go with me.
+(5)Now I will come unto you when I have passed through Macedonia (for I
+am passing through Macedonia); (6)and perhaps I shall abide with you,
+yea and winter with you, that you may send me forward whithersoever I
+go. (7)For I will not see you now in passing, but I hope to remain some
+considerable time with you if the Lord permit. (8)But I shall abide at
+Ephesus until the Pentecost: (9)for there is opened to me a great door,
+and effectual, and there are many adversaries.
+
+(10)But if Timothy come, see that he may be among you without fear: for
+he worketh the Lord's work, as I also do. (11)Let no man therefore
+treat him with disrespect; but forward him on his way in peace, that he
+may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
+
+(12)As concerning brother Apollos, I besought him much that he would
+come to you with the brethren; but it was not at all his wish to come
+at this time: but he will come when he can find a good opportunity.
+
+(13)Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong. (14)Let
+all your concerns be transacted in love.
+
+(15)Now I exhort you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that
+it is the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to
+the ministry of the saints:) (16)wherefore submit yourselves to such,
+and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.
+
+(17)I rejoice in the arrival of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and
+Achaicus; because what was lacking from you, they have supplied.
+(18)For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; respect therefore such
+men.
+
+(19)The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you
+much in the Lord, with the church which is in their house. (20)All the
+brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
+
+(21)The salutation of Paul with mine own hand. (22)If any man love not
+the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha.
+
+(23)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (24)My love be with
+you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
+
+The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by
+Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timothy.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy a
+brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints
+which are in all Achaia: (2)grace unto you, and peace from God our
+Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+(3)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
+of mercies, and God of all consolation; (4)who comforteth us in all our
+tribulation, that we might be able to comfort those who are in all
+tribulation, by the consolation with which we ourselves are comforted
+of God. (5)Because as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so through
+Christ aboundeth also our consolation. (6)But whether we be afflicted,
+it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectually wrought
+by patient endurance of the same sufferings which we also suffer; or if
+we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. (7)And our
+hope of you is sure, knowing that as ye are partakers of the
+sufferings, so also of the consolation.
+
+(8)For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of the tribulation
+which came to us in Asia, that above measure we have been burdened
+beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life: (9)for we
+ourselves, in ourselves have received the sentence of death, that we
+should have no confidence in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the
+dead. (10)Who from so imminent a prospect of death hath delivered us,
+and still delivers: in whom we trust also that he will yet deliver us:
+(11)ye also labouring together for us in prayer, that from many persons
+thanks may be given on our behalf for the gifts bestowed on us by many.
+
+(12)For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in
+simplicity and godly sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the
+grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and peculiarly
+towards you. (13)For we write no other things to you than those which
+you know and acknowledge; and I trust also ye will acknowledge them
+even to the end. (14)As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we
+are your glory, as also ye are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
+
+(15)And in this confidence I was intending to come unto you a second
+time, that ye might receive a second blessing; (16)and through you to
+pass into Macedonia, and again from Macedonia return unto you, and by
+you to be forwarded on my journey towards Judea. (17)Such then being my
+intention, did I indeed change it with levity? or the things which I
+purpose, do I purpose after the flesh, that with me there should be
+yea, yea, and nay, nay? (18)But as sure as God is true, our word to you
+was not yea and nay. (19)For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was
+preached among you by us--by me and Silvanus and Timotheus--was not yea
+and nay, but there was yea in him; (20)for all the promises of God in
+him are yea, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us.
+
+(21)Now he that confirmeth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us,
+is God; (22)who also hath put his seal upon us, and given us the
+earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
+
+(23)But I appeal to God as a witness unto my soul, that to spare you I
+have not yet come to Corinth: (24)not that we have dominion over your
+faith, but are fellow-helpers of your joy; for by faith ye stand.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+BUT I prescribed to myself this rule, not to come again to you with
+sorrow. (2)For if I make you sorry, who is he that maketh me glad, but
+he that is made sorrowful by me? (3)And I have written unto you for
+this very purpose, that I might not, when I come to you, have sorrow
+from those in whom I ought to rejoice, having confidence in you all,
+that my joy is the joy of you all. (4)For out of much affliction and
+anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears, not that ye should
+be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more
+abundantly towards you.
+
+(5)Now if any person hath given cause for grief, he hath not grieved me
+_merely_, but partly all of you; that I may add no farther burden.
+(6)Sufficient for such person is that chastisement which hath been
+inflicted by the majority of you. (7)Wherefore, on the contrary, ye
+rather ought to forgive and comfort him, lest such a one be swallowed
+up with excess of sorrow. (8)Wherefore I exhort you to confirm your
+love towards him. (9)For to this end also have I written, that I may
+know by this proof of you if ye are obedient in all things. (10)But to
+whomsoever ye forgive any thing, so do I; and if I forgive any thing,
+to whom I forgive, for your sakes I do it, in the person of Jesus
+Christ, (11)that no advantage be gained over us by Satan; for we are
+not ignorant of his devices.
+
+(12)But when I came to Troas to preach the Gospel of Christ, though a
+door was opened unto me by the Lord, (13)I had no test in my spirit on
+my not finding there Titus my brother: so taking my leave of them I
+went forth unto Macedonia. (14)But thanks be to God, who causeth us
+always to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his
+knowledge by us in every place. (15)For we are a sweet odour of Christ
+to God in those who are saved, and in those who perish. (16)To the one
+we are the odour of death unto death, to the other the odour of life
+unto life: and who is sufficient for these things? (17)For we are not
+as the many, adulterating the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as
+of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+DO we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some,
+commendatory letters to you, or commendatory letters from you? (2)Ye
+are our letter written in our hearts, acknowledged and read of all men:
+(3)because ye are manifestly seen to be the letter of Christ, of which
+we have been the secretaries, written not with ink, but by the Spirit
+of the living God, not on tables of stone, but on the fleshly tables of
+the heart. (4)And such confidence have we through Christ towards God:
+(5)not that we are sufficient of ourselves to account any thing of
+ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God. (6)Who hath made us also able
+ministers of the new testament, not of the letter but of the spirit;
+for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
+
+(7)For if the ministry of death in letters graven on stone, was
+attended with glory, so that the children of Israel could not keep
+their eyes fixed upon the countenance of Moses, because of the glory of
+his countenance, though _soon_ evanescent; (8)how much more will not
+the ministry of the Spirit be attended with glory? (9)For if the
+ministry of condemnation is glory, much more doth the ministry of
+righteousness excel in glory. (10)For that which was glorious hath no
+glory, comparatively, because of the glory which excelleth. (11)For if
+that which was abolished came in a glorious manner, much more is that
+which remaineth glorious.
+
+(12)Having therefore such a hope, we use much freedom of speech.
+(13)And _act_ not as Moses who spread a veil over his face, in order
+that the children of Israel might not look stedfastly to the end of
+that which should be abolished. (14)But their understandings were
+darkened: for unto this day the same veil in their reading the old
+testament abideth unremoved; which veil is taken away by Christ.
+(15)For unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is spread over
+their hearts. (16)Nevertheless, when Israel shall turn unto the Lord,
+the veil shall be taken away.
+
+(17)Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is,
+there is liberty. (18)And we all with face unveiled, beholding the
+glory of the Lord _reflected_ as in a mirror, according to the same
+image, receive a transformation from glory into glory, as by the Lord,
+the Spirit.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+THEREFORE having this ministry, as we have obtained mercy, we faint
+not; (2)but have renounced all shameful secret practices, not
+conducting ourselves with artifice, nor deceitfully disguising the word
+of God, but by clear manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves
+to every man's conscience as in the presence of God. (3)And if now our
+gospel be hid, it is hid from those who are lost: (4)among whom the god
+of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the light
+of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should
+not dart its bright beams upon them. (5)For we preach not ourselves,
+but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
+(6)For the God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, he
+hath shined into our hearts, to give illumination of the knowledge of
+the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (7)But we have this
+treasure in earthen vessels, that the transcendent excellence of the
+power might be of God, and not of us.
+
+(8)We are afflicted on every side, yet not reduced to extremities;
+under difficulties, yet not in despair; (9)persecuted, yet not
+abandoned; cast down, but not destroyed; (10)always bearing about in
+the body the death pangs of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus
+may be manifested in our body. (11)For we who are yet alive are
+continually delivered up to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also
+of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh. (12)Wherefore death
+indeed is working in us, but life in you.
+
+(13)Having then the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I
+believed, and therefore I have spoken[101], we also believe, and
+therefore speak; (14)knowing that he who raised up our Lord Jesus
+Christ, will raise up us also through Jesus, and present us together
+with you. (15)For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant
+grace, through the thanksgiving of more persons, may more abound to the
+glory of God.
+
+(16)Therefore we never faint; for though our outward man decay, yet the
+inward man is renewed day by day. (17)For our momentary light
+affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal
+weight of glory; (18)whilst we direct our aim not to the things which
+are seen, but to the things which are not seen: for the things which
+are seen are temporary, but the things that are not seen are eternal.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle should be
+taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands,
+eternal in the heavens. (2)For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to
+be clothed with our mansion which is from heaven; (3)that so invested,
+we may not be found naked. (4)For we which are in this tabernacle,
+groan, being burdened; wherein we desire not to be unclothed, but
+clothed upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up of life.
+
+(5)But he that hath wrought us for this very thing is God, who also
+hath given us the earnest of the spirit. (6)Therefore we have always
+confidence, and know that whilst we are indwelling in the body, we are
+absent from the Lord: (7)(for we walk by faith, not by sight.) (8)We
+are confident indeed, and with pleasure expect to go out from the body,
+and to dwell within with the Lord: (9)wherefore also our ambition is,
+that whether dwelling in the body, or out of the body, we may be
+acceptable to him.
+
+(10)For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, that
+each may receive the things done in the body according to what he hath
+done, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. (11)Knowing therefore
+the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we have been made manifest
+to God, and I hope also have been made manifest in your consciences.
+
+(12)For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion
+of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have an answer for those who
+glory in countenance, and not in heart. (13)For if we are transported
+out of ourselves, it is for God; or if we are sober-minded, it is for
+your sake. (14)For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we judge
+thus, that if one died for all, then were all dead: (15)and he died for
+all, that they who live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but
+unto him that died for them, and rose again.
+
+(16)Wherefore from the present moment know we no man after the flesh:
+yea though we have also known Christ after the flesh, yet so henceforth
+know we him no more. (17)Wherefore if any person be in Christ, he is a
+new creation: the old things are passed away; behold, all things are
+become new. (18)But all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to
+himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of
+reconciliation; (19)namely, that God was in Christ, reconciling the
+world unto himself, not imputing to them their offences: and hath
+committed to us the word of reconciliation. (20)Therefore we are
+ambassadors for Christ, as though God exhorted you by us; we entreat
+you for Christ's sake, be ye reconciled to God. (21)For he hath made
+him, who knew no sin, to be a sin offering for us, that we might become
+the righteousness of God in him.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+WE then as labourers with him, exhort you also that ye receive not the
+grace of God in vain: (2)for he saith, "In an acceptable time have I
+heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I succoured thee [102]."
+Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
+(3)Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
+(4)but in every thing approving ourselves as ministers of God, in much
+patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in straits, (5)in stripes, in
+imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings, (6)in
+purity, in knowledge, in long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy
+Ghost, by love unfeigned, (7)by the word of truth, by the power of God,
+with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left,
+(8)through honour and dishonour, through evil report and good report:
+as deceivers, yet true men; (9)as unknown, though well known; as dying,
+and lo! we live; as chastened, yet not given over to death; (10)as
+sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as
+having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
+
+(11)Our mouth is opened unto you, O Corinthians! our heart is enlarged.
+(12)Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own
+bowels. (13)Let us have a like return; I speak as unto children; be ye
+also enlarged.
+
+(14)Be not unequally yoked with infidels; for what participation hath
+righteousness with unrighteousness? and what fellowship _is there_
+between light and darkness? (15)and what concord of Christ with Belial?
+or what share hath he that believeth with an infidel? (16)or what
+agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of
+the living God; as God hath said, "I will inhabit in them, and walk
+about in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be for me a
+people[103]." (17)"Wherefore go forth from the midst of them, and be ye
+separated, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean; and I will
+receive you[104], (18)and I will be as a father unto you, and ye shall
+be to me for sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty[105]."
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+HAVING therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from
+all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of
+God. (2)Give us a favourable reception: we have injured no man, we have
+corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. (3)I speak not for your
+condemnation, for I have already said, that ye are in our hearts to die
+and live together. (4)Great is my freedom of speech to you, great is my
+glorying over you: I am filled with consolation, I overflow with joy in
+all our tribulation.
+
+(5)For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we
+were afflicted on every side; without were fightings; within were
+fears. (6)But God that comforteth the lowly comforted us by the coming
+of Titus: (7)and not by his coming only, but also by the consolation
+wherewith he had been comforted among you, declaring to us your fervent
+desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced the more.
+
+(8)For if I grieved you by a letter, I do not repent, though I did
+repent: for I perceive that this letter made you sorry, though but for
+a season. (9)Now I rejoice, not that ye have been made sorrowful, but
+that ye have sorrowed unto repentance; for ye have been made sorry in a
+godly manner, that ye might receive damage from us in nothing. (10)For
+sorrow of a godly sort worketh repentance unto salvation never to be
+repented of, but worldly sorrow worketh death. (11)For behold this very
+thing, that ye were made sorry after a godly manner, how great
+diligence did it produce in you! yea, what apologizing! yea, what
+indignation! yea, what fear! yea, what earnest desire! yea, what zeal!
+yea, what vengeance! In every step ye have approved yourselves as pure
+in this affair.
+
+(12)And indeed though I wrote unto you, I did it not _merely_ for his
+cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause who had suffered the
+injury, but that our diligent attention for you might be more
+abundantly manifested to you in the presence of God. (13)Therefore we
+were comforted in your consolation; and exceeding abundantly the more
+rejoiced we in the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by
+you all. (14)For if I have boasted of you to him in any thing, I am not
+ashamed; but as we have spoken all things to you in truth, so our
+boasting of you to Titus hath been found truth. (15)And his bowels more
+abundantly yearn over you, when he remembers the obedience of you all,
+how with fear and trembling ye received him. (16)I rejoice therefore
+that in every thing I have confidence in you.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+NOW we inform you, brethren, of the grace of God which hath been
+bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; (2)that in a great trial of
+affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, hath
+more abounded to the riches of their liberality. (3)For unto their
+power, I bear them witness, and above their power, they were
+voluntarily ready _to give_: (4)with much entreaty praying us that we
+would receive the gift, and _undertake_ the communication of the
+contribution for the saints. (5)And not _merely_ as we hoped, but gave
+themselves first to the Lord, and to us according to the will of God.
+(6)So that we exhorted Titus, that as he had been active before, so
+also he would perfect in you this grace also. (7)So as ye abound in
+every thing, in faith, and elocution, and knowledge, and in all
+diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace
+also.
+
+(8)I speak not by commandment, but because of the forwardness of
+others, and to prove the genuineness of your love. (9)For ye know the
+grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor
+though he was rich, that ye by his poverty should be made rich. (10)And
+in this I give my opinion: for this is expedient for you, who have
+before begun not only to do, but also to be willing a year ago. (11)Now
+then accomplish also the doing it, that as there was a readiness to
+will, so there may be also to perform out of that which ye have.
+(12)For if there is first a ready mind, a man is acceptable according
+to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not. (13)For I mean
+not that there should be ease for others and a burden on you; (14)but
+that according to equality, your abundance on the present occasion
+should afford a supply for their deficiency, that their abundance also
+may supply your deficiency, that there may be equality. (15)According
+as it is written, "He that _gathered_ much had no more than others, and
+he who _gathered_ little, had no less[106]."
+
+(16)But thanks be to God, who put the same solicitude for you into the
+heart of Titus. (17)For he received in deed the exhortation, but being
+more diligent, of his own ready mind he went unto you. (18)We have sent
+with him also a brother, whose praise in the gospel is _spread_ through
+all the churches; (19)and not only so, but who was chosen by the
+churches as my fellow-traveller with this charity, ministered by us to
+the glory of the same Lord, and _to shew_ your ready mind. (20)Avoiding
+this, that no man should lay any blame to us in this abundance which is
+administered by us: (21)providing what is fair, not only before the
+Lord, but also before men. (22)And we have sent with him our brother,
+whom we have often experienced in many things to be a man of diligence,
+but now much more diligent, through the great confidence which I have
+in you. (23)If _any inquire_ concerning Titus, he is my companion and
+fellow-labourer to you; or our brethren _be inquired of_, they are the
+messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. (24)Therefore shew
+unto them, and in the presence of the churches, a proof of your love,
+and of our _just_ boasting in you.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+NOW concerning the contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for
+me to write unto you. (2)For I know your readiness of mind, for which I
+boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia had made preparation a
+year ago; and your zeal hath stirred up very many. (3)But I have sent
+the brethren, that our glorying in you might not be vain in this
+matter; that as I have said, ye may be prepared. (4)Lest haply if the
+Macedonians come with me, and find you unprepared, we (not to say, you)
+may be confounded in this confidence of boasting. I (5)have thought it
+necessary therefore to exhort the brethren, that they would go before
+unto you, and prepare before your promised bounty, that it may be ready
+as a matter of bounty, and not as _extorted_ of covetousness.
+
+(6)But this I add, He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly,
+and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. (7)Let
+every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or
+of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. (8)And God is able to
+make all grace abound towards you; that in every case having always all
+sufficiency, ye may abound unto every good work: (9)as it is written,
+"He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness
+abideth for ever[107]." (10)Now he that supplieth seed to the sower,
+shall also supply bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and
+increase the fruits of your righteousness, (11)being in every thing
+enriched unto all liberality, which _causeth_ by us thanksgiving to
+God. (12)For the ministration of this _charitable_ service not only
+abundantly supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but also overflows
+with many thanksgivings to God; (13)(while by the evidence of this
+ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the
+gospel of Christ, and for your liberality towards them, and towards all
+men;) (14)and with their prayers for you, greatly longing after you, on
+account of the transcendent grace of God in you. (15)Thanks be to God
+for his inexpressible gift.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+NOW I Paul myself exhort you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ,
+who, when present, am indeed lowly among you, but being absent, am bold
+towards you. (2)But I pray, that when I am present I may not be bold
+with the confidence with which I purpose to act resolutely against some
+who think of us, as if we walked after the flesh. (3)For though we walk
+in the flesh, we war not after the flesh: (4)for the weapons of our
+warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the casting down the
+strong holds _of corruption_; (5)laying low proud reasonings, and every
+high thing which exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and
+making every thought captive to the obedience of Christ: (6)and holding
+ourselves ready to avenge every act of disobedience, when your
+obedience is fully proved. (7)Regard ye the things that are personal?
+If any man is confident in himself that he is Christ's, let him reflect
+again in himself, that as he is Christ's, so are we Christ's. (8)Yea,
+and if I should boast somewhat more highly of our authority, which the
+Lord hath given us for your edification, and not for your destruction,
+I shall not be ashamed; (9)that I may not seem as if I would terrify
+you by letters. (10)For his letters indeed, say they, are weighty and
+forcible, but his bodily presence is feeble, and his speech
+contemptible. (11)Let such a man be assured of this, that such as we
+are by word in our letters when absent, such also will we be in deed
+when we are present. (12)For we will not presume to put ourselves on
+the level, or compare ourselves with some who vaunt themselves; but
+they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with
+themselves, have no understanding. (13)But we will not glory in things
+beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God
+hath marked out for us--a measure that hath reached even unto you.
+(14)For we stretch not our pretensions beyond bounds, as though we
+reached not unto you; for we have advanced even unto you in the gospel
+of Christ: (15)not boasting ourselves unmeasurably in other men's
+labours; but having hope that when your faith is increased, we shall be
+enlarged by you according to our rule for more abundant usefulness,
+(16)to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to arrogate
+glory in another man's line for things already prepared. (17)But he
+that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. (18)For not he who commendeth
+himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commendeth.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+I WISH ye would bear with me a little in my foolishness, yea indeed
+bear with me. (2)For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy; for I
+have espoused you to one husband, to present you a chaste virgin to
+Christ. (3)But I fear lest as the serpent beguiled Eve by his
+craftiness, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity which
+belongs to Christ. (4)For if he indeed that cometh preach another
+Jesus, whom we have not preached, or ye receive another spirit, which
+ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not embraced, ye
+might well bear with him. (5)For I reckon myself to be nothing inferior
+to the very chief of the apostles. (6)For though I may be rude in
+speech, yet not in knowledge; but on every occasion we have been made
+manifest in all things among you.
+
+(7)Am I chargeable with a fault (humbling myself that you might be
+exalted), that I preached to you the gospel of God freely? (8)I
+plundered other churches, receiving a provision from them, in order to
+minister to you. (9)And when I was with you, and in want, I was
+burdensome to no man; for my want the brethren who came from Macedonia
+supplied; and on every occasion I have kept myself from being
+burdensome, and will keep myself. (10)I protest, by the truth of Christ
+in me, that from this boasting no man shall seal up my lips in the
+regions of Achaia. (11)Wherefore? Because I love you not? God knoweth.
+(12)But what I do, I will do also, that I may cut off occasion from
+those who desire occasion, that wherein they boast, they may be found
+even as we. (13)For such are fake apostles, deceitful labourers,
+transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. (14)And no marvel! For
+Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. (15)It is no
+wonder therefore if his ministers also be transformed as ministers of
+righteousness; whose end will be according to their works. (16)I repeat
+it again, Let no man suppose that I am a fool; but if otherwise, then
+as a fool receive me, that I too may boast myself a little. (17)What I
+speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as it were in folly in this
+confidence of boasting. (18)Seeing many boast themselves after the
+flesh, I will boast also. (19)For ye bear with fools easily when you
+are wise yourselves. (20)For ye bear if a man enslave you, if a man eat
+you up, if a man receive from you, if a man is insolent, if a man smite
+you on the face. (21)I speak with reference to the reproach _cast on
+me_, as though we were feeble; but wherein any man is bold (I speak in
+foolishness), I am bold also. (22)Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they
+Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. (23)Are
+they the ministers of Christ? (I speak foolishly) I am above _them_: in
+labours more abundantly, in stripes exceedingly more, in prisons more
+frequently, in the most immediate danger of death often. (24)Of the
+Jews five times I have received forty stripes save one. (25)Thrice I
+have been scourged with rods, once I have been stoned, thrice I have
+suffered shipwreck, a whole night and day I have passed in the deep;
+(26)in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in
+perils from my own countrymen, in perils from the heathen, in perils in
+the city, in perils in the desert, in perils on the sea, in perils
+among false brethren; (27)in labour and travail, in watchings often, in
+fastings frequently, in hunger and thirst, in cold and nakedness;
+(28)and beside all these things from without, that accumulated burden
+which cometh on me daily, the care of all the churches. (29)Who is
+feeble, and am I not feeble? Who is offended, and am I not on fire?
+(30)If I must glory, I will glory in the things which respect my
+infirmities. (31)The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is
+blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. (32)In Damascus the
+governor under Aretas the king guarded the city of the Damascenes,
+intending to seize me; (33)and through a window in a basket I was let
+down by the wall, and escaped out of his hands.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+IT is not expedient doubtless for me to boast. I will yet come to
+visions and revelations of the Lord. (2)I knew a man in Christ above
+fourteen years ago, (whether in the body I know not, or whether out of
+the body I know not: God knoweth;) such a one was caught up unto the
+third heavens. (3)And I knew such a man, (whether in the body or out of
+the body I know not: God knoweth,) (4)that he was caught up into
+paradise, and heard ineffable words, which it is not permitted to man
+to speak. (5)Of such a one will I boast; but in myself will I not
+boast, save in my infirmities. (6)For though I should be disposed to
+boast, I shall not be a fool; for I shall speak truth: but I desist,
+lest any man think of me above what he seeth me to be, or what he
+heareth of me. (7)And that I might not be lifted up above measure by
+the transcendent greatness of the revelations, there was given me a
+thorn in the flesh, the angel Satan, to buffet me, that I might not be
+lifted up above measure. (8)For this thrice I besought the Lord, that
+he might depart from me. (9)And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient
+for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly
+therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of
+Christ may fix its residence in me. (10)Therefore I take pleasure in
+infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in
+distresses, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then am I strong.
+
+(11)Have I become a fool in boasting? ye have compelled me; for I ought
+to have been commended of you: for in nothing have I been inferior to
+the very chief apostles, though I be nothing. (12)The signs indeed of
+an apostle have been wrought among you in all patience, in miracles,
+and wonders, and mighty deeds. (13)For what is there wherein ye have
+been inferior to the other churches, except that I have not been
+burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrong. (14)Lo! I hold myself ready
+the third time to come unto you, and I will not burden you; for I seek
+not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up treasure for
+their parents, but the parents for the children. (15)And I will most
+cheerfully spend and be spent for your souls, though the more
+abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.
+
+(16)But admit it, I was not burdensome to you: but being crafty, I
+caught you with guile. (17)Did I make a gain of you by any one
+individual whom I sent unto you? (18)I entreated Titus _to go to you_,
+and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make any advantage of you?
+walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
+
+(19)Think ye that we are again making an apology to you? In the sight
+of God speak we in Christ: but all things, beloved, for your
+edification. (20)For I am afraid that when I come I shall not find you
+such as I wish, and that I shall be found of you such as ye would not:
+lest haply there be contentions, jealousies, animosities, quarrels,
+backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: (21)and lest when I come
+to you again, my God should bow me down, and I should lament over many
+who have sinned before, and have not repented of the impurities, and
+whoredom, and lasciviousness which they have committed.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+THIS third time I am coming to you: by the mouth of two or three
+witnesses shall every charge be established. (2)I have told you before,
+and I repeat it, as when I was present the second time, and now absent,
+I write to those who have sinned already, and to all the rest, that if
+I come again, I will not spare you: (3)since ye demand a proof that
+Christ speaketh in me, who to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in
+you. (4)For though he was crucified in weakness, yet he liveth by the
+power of God: for we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him
+by the power of God _displayed_ towards you.
+
+(5)Examine yourselves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your
+ownselves: know ye not your ownselves, that Jesus Christ is in you,
+except ye be reprobate? (6)But I hope that ye shall know that we are
+not reprobate. (7)Now I pray unto God that ye do no evil, not that we
+should appear approved, but that you may do that which is laudable,
+though we should be as reprobates. (8)For we can do nothing against the
+truth, but for the truth. (9)For we rejoice when we are weak, but ye
+are strong: and this also we pray for, even your perfect establishment.
+(10)For this cause, though absent, I have written these things, that
+when I am present I may not use severity, according to the power which
+the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.
+
+(11)Finally, brethren, rejoice: be perfectly united together, be
+comforted, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace
+shall be with you. (12)Salute one another with a holy kiss. (13)All the
+saints salute you. (14)The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love
+of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen.
+
+The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city
+of Macedonia, by Titus and Luke.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE GALATIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL the apostle (not _sent_ from men, nor by man, but by Jesus Christ,
+and our Father who raised him from the dead), (2)and all the brethren
+with me, to the churches of Galatia: (3)grace unto you, and peace from
+God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ; (4)who gave himself for our
+sins, that he might pluck us out of this present wicked world,
+according to the will of God and our Father: (5)to whom be glory for
+ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(6)I marvel that ye are so quickly departed from him that called you,
+by the grace of Christ into another gospel (7)which is not another; but
+there are certain persons who trouble you, and desire to pervert the
+gospel of Christ. (8)But though even we, or an angel from heaven,
+preach unto you another gospel, different from that which we have
+preached to you, let him be an anathema. (9)As we have before spoken,
+and I now repeat it again, If any man preach a gospel different from
+that ye have received, let him be anathema. (10)For do I now use
+persuasions from men, or from God? or do I seek to please men? for if I
+yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
+
+(11)But I give you to understand, brethren, that the gospel which was
+preached by me is not a merely human ministry. (12)For I neither
+received it from man, nor was taught, but by immediate revelation from
+Jesus Christ. (13)For ye have heard of my former manner of life, when I
+professed Judaism, that in the most outrageous manner I persecuted the
+church of God, and wasted it: (14)and signalized myself in Judaism
+above many of those of my own age among my countrymen, being more
+exceedingly a zealot for the traditions of my fathers. (15)But when it
+pleased God, who selected me from my mother's womb, and called me by
+his grace, (16)to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach the glad
+tidings of him to the nations, immediately I conferred not with flesh
+and blood, (17)nor went up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles
+before me; but I went away into Arabia, and returned again unto
+Damascus. (18)Afterwards at the expiration of three years I went up
+unto Jerusalem to pay a visit to Peter, and I abode with him fifteen
+days. (19)But I saw no other of the apostles except James, the Lord's
+brother. (20)Now respecting the things which I write unto you, behold,
+in the presence of God, I lie not. (21)Afterwards I went into the
+regions of Syria and Cilicia; (22)and I was personally unknown to the
+churches of Judea, which are in Christ: (23)only they had heard, that
+he who persecuted us in time past, now preaches the faith which he once
+laid waste. (24)And they glorified God on my behalf.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas,
+taking Titus also along with us. (2)And I went up then by revelation,
+and laid before them that gospel which I preach among the Heathen, but
+in private conference with those who were of the first importance, that
+haply I might not run, nor had run in vain. (3)And even Titus, who was
+with me, though a Greek, was not compelled to be circumcised: (4)but
+this I did because of false brethren artfully introduced, who came to
+pry into our liberty which we hold in Christ Jesus, that they might
+bring us into bondage: (5)to whom not even for an hour have we yielded
+subjection, that the truth of the gospel might abide with you. (6)But
+from those who appeared men of the greatest importance, (what sort of
+men soever they were it maketh no difference to me: God accepteth not a
+man's person;) for these important personages in conference added
+nothing to me; (7)but contrariwise when they saw that I was entrusted
+with the gospel to the uncircumcision, as Peter was to the
+circumcision: (8)(for he that wrought powerfully by Peter in his
+apostolic mission to the circumcision, wrought mightily also by me
+among the Gentiles.) (9)And when they knew the grace which was bestowed
+on me, James and Cephas and John, who appeared to be the pillars _of
+the church_, gave unto me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship,
+that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision:
+(10)only desiring that we would remember the poor--the very thing which
+I have also been diligent to perform.
+
+(11)But when Peter came to Antioch I withstood him to his face, because
+he was blameable. (12)For before certain persons came from James, he
+did eat with the Gentiles, but when they were come, he withdrew, and
+separated himself, fearing those of the circumcision. (13)And the other
+Jews were guilty of the same dissimulation with him, so that even
+Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy. (14)But when I saw that
+they walked not directly according to the truth of the gospel, I said
+to Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest as the Gentiles,
+and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to judaize?
+(15)We who are Jews by descent, and not sinners sprung from Gentiles,
+(16)knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by
+the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that
+we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law;
+because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. (17)For if
+seeking to be justified by Christ, we also ourselves should be found
+sinners, is Christ then a minister of sin? God forbid. (18)For if I
+build up again the very same things which I have pulled down, I stamp
+myself a transgressor.
+
+(19)For I through the law am dead to the law, that I should live unto
+God. (20)I am crucified with Christ, yet I live; though no more I, but
+Christ liveth in me: and my present life in the flesh, is a life by
+faith in the Son of God, who hath loved me, and delivered up himself
+for me. (21)I do not set at nought the grace of God; for if
+righteousness came by the law, truly Christ hath died in vain.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+O INFATUATED Galatians, who hath bewitched you that ye should not obey
+the truth? To whom Jesus Christ has been described, as before your
+eyes, crucified among you. (2)This only would I learn of you, Received
+ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or from hearing of the faith?
+(3)Are ye so senseless? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made
+perfect in the flesh? (4)have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it
+be yet in vain.
+
+(5)He therefore who ministereth to you a supply of the Spirit, and
+powerfully worketh miracles among you, doth he it by the works of the
+law, or by the hearing of the faith? (6)as Abraham believed in God, and
+it was imputed to him for righteousness. (7)Know then that they who are
+of faith, these are the children of Abraham. (8)And the scripture
+foreseeing that by faith God would justify the Gentiles, preached the
+gospel before unto Abraham, saying, that "In thee shall all the nations
+be blessed[108]." (9)Wherefore they who are of faith are blessed with
+believing Abraham.
+
+(10)For as many as are of the works of the law, are under a curse: for
+it is written, "Cursed is every one who continueth not in all the
+things written in the book of the law to do them[109]." (11)But that by
+the law no man is justified before God is evident: because "The just by
+faith shall live[110]." (12)Now the law is not by faith: but "The man
+that doeth these things shall live by them[111]." (13)Christ hath
+redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for
+it is written, "Cursed is every one who is hanged on a tree[112]:"
+(14)that unto the Gentiles the benediction pronounced on Abraham might
+come by Jesus Christ, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit
+by faith.
+
+(15)Brethren, I speak humanly; to use a similitude, a man's testament,
+if it be passed in legal form, no man can vacate, or add thereunto.
+(16)But to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith
+not, To seeds, as unto many persons; but as to an individual, and to
+thy seed, which is Christ. (17)Now this I say, the covenant confirmed
+of God to Christ, the law, which was given three hundred and thirty
+years after, cannot disannul, so as to vacate the promise. (18)For if
+the inheritance is of the law, it is no more by promise; but to Abraham
+God gave it freely by promise.
+
+(19)To what end then was the law given? It was given on account of
+transgressions, until that seed should come to whom the promise was
+made, being delivered through the ministry of angels into the hand of a
+mediator. (20)But the mediator of the one _seed_ he is not, though God
+is one.
+
+(21)Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? God forbid. For if
+there had been a law given which was capable of procuring life, verily
+righteousness would have been by the law. (22)But the scripture hath
+shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ
+might be given to those who believe.
+
+(23)But before the faith came, we were in ward under the law, shut up
+together for the faith that should be revealed. (24)Wherefore the law
+was our conductor, as of children, to Christ, that we might be
+justified by faith. (25)But when faith was come, we were no longer
+under a paedagogue. (26)For ye are all the sons of God through faith in
+Christ Jesus. (27)For as many of you as have been baptised into Christ,
+have been invested with Christ. (28)There is no more Jew or Gentile,
+there is no more slave or freeman, there is no more male or female: but
+ye are all one in Christ Jesus. (29)But if ye are Christ's, then are ye
+Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+NOW I affirm, that as long as the heir is an infant, he differeth
+nothing from a servant, though he be master of all; (2)but is under
+tutors and trustees until the time fixed by his father. (3)So we also,
+when we were infants, were in bondage under the first elementary
+principles of the world: (4)but when the fulness of time was come, God
+sent forth his Son born of a woman, born under the law, (5)that he
+might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the
+adoption of sons. (6)But because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the
+Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father! (7)Therefore
+thou art no more a slave, but a son, and if a son, an heir also of God
+through Christ.
+
+(8)But at that time when ye knew not God, ye served those who by nature
+are not gods. (9)But now after having known God, or rather being known
+of God, how turn ye back again to those weak and beggarly elements, to
+which again a second time ye desire to be in bondage? (10)Ye observe
+days, and months, and times, and years. (11)I am afraid for you, lest
+haply I have bestowed on you labour in vain.
+
+(12)Be as I am, for I also am as ye are, brethren--this is my request
+to you: ye have not injured me in the least. (13)Ye know that with
+infirmity of flesh I preached to you the gospel at the first. (14)And
+my temptation, which was in my flesh, ye despised not, nor rejected
+with disgust; but as an angel of God ye received me, even as Christ
+Jesus himself. (15)What then was your blessedness, for I bear witness
+to you that, if it were possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes,
+and given them to me. (16)Am I therefore become your enemy because I
+tell you the truth?
+
+(17)They affect zeal for you, not honourably; but they wish to exclude
+us, that you may be zealously attached to them. (18)It is good indeed
+to be zealously affected in a good cause always, and not only when I am
+present with you.
+
+(19)My little children of whom I travail in birth again, until Christ
+be formed in you, (20)I wish I could be with you now, and change my
+address; for I am in doubt about you.
+
+(21)Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the
+law? (22)For it is written[113] that Abraham had two sons, the one by a
+bondwoman, and the other by a free. (23)Now the son of the bond-maid
+was born after the flesh, but that by the free woman was by promise.
+(24)Which things are allegorical; for these are the two covenants, the
+one from mount Sinai, gendering unto bondage, which is represented by
+Agar. (25)For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds with
+Jerusalem that now is, and is in bondage with her children. (26)But the
+Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all. (27)For it is
+written, "Rejoice, thou barren who bearest not, cry out and shout for
+joy, thou that travailest not, for more are the children of her that
+was desolate, than of her which had an husband[114]." (28)So we,
+brethren, as Isaac, are the children of the promise. (29)But as then he
+that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the
+Spirit, even so is it now. (30)But what saith the scripture? "Cast out
+the bond-woman and her son for the son of the bond-maid shall in no
+wise inherit with the son of the free woman[115]." (31)So then,
+brethren, we are not the children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+STAND fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made you
+free, and be not again held under a yoke of bondage. (2)Behold, I Paul
+declare to you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ will be of no
+advantage to you. (3)And again, I testify to every man who is
+circumcised, that he is under an obligation to keep the whole law.
+(4)Ye have vacated all expectations from Christ, as many of you as are
+justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. (5)For we in spirit by
+faith expect the hope of righteousness. (6)For in Christ Jesus neither
+circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith exerting
+its energy by love. (7)Ye were running well: who hath hindered you that
+ye should not obey the truth? (8)This persuasion cometh not from him
+who called you. (9)A little leaven leaveneth the whole mass. (10)I have
+confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be no otherwise
+minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear condign punishment
+whosoever he be.
+
+(11)But I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why am I still
+persecuted? then indeed the offence of the cross is at an end. (12)I
+wish that they who trouble you were cut off from you. (13)For ye have
+been called unto liberty, brethren; only use not that liberty as a
+pretext for carnality, but in love be subject one to another. (14)For
+the whole law is fulfilled in one word, even in this, Thou shalt love
+thy neighbour as thyself. (15)But if ye bite and devour one another,
+take heed that ye be not consumed by one another.
+
+(16)But I say, Walk in the Spirit, and ye will not fulfil the lust of
+the flesh. (17)For the flesh hath appetites contrary to the Spirit, and
+the Spirit contrary to the flesh, and these act in opposition the one
+to the other: so that ye do not the things which ye would. (18)But if
+ye are under the conduct of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
+
+(19)Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are these: adultery,
+whoredom, impurity, lasciviousness, (20)idolatry, magical charms,
+enmities, strifes, jealousies, animosities, quarrels, divisions,
+heresies, (21)envyings, murders, drunkenness, revels, and the like of
+these, concerning which I tell you now, as I have told you already,
+that they who live in such practices shall not inherit the kingdom of
+God.
+
+(22)But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
+kindness, goodness, fidelity, (23)meekness, temperance; against such
+there is no law. (24)But they who are Christ's have crucified the flesh
+with its passions and irregular appetites. (25)If we live by the
+Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. (26)Let us not be
+vain-glorious, irritating one another, envying one another.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+BRETHREN, if a man also be surprised into any act of offence, ye that
+are spiritual, replace such a one in the spirit of meekness; keeping an
+attentive eye on thyself, lest thou also be tempted. (2)Bear ye one
+another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. (3)For if any man
+conceits that he is something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
+(4)But let every man bring his own work to the test, and then shall he
+have glorying in himself alone, and not _by comparison_ with another.
+(5)For every man shall bear his own burden.
+
+(6)Let him who is a learner of the word communicate to his instructor
+in all good things. (7)Be not deceived; God is not to be trifled with:
+for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (8)For he that
+soweth unto his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption, and he that
+soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. (9)Let
+us not then be weary of well-doing; for in due time we shall reap, if
+we faint not. (10)Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good
+unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of
+faith.
+
+(11)Ye see in how many words I have written unto you with my own hand.
+(12)As many as wish to make a fair appearance in the flesh, they compel
+you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for
+the cross of Christ. (13)For even they who are themselves circumcised
+do not keep the law, but desire you to be circumcised, that they may
+glory in your flesh. (14)But God forbid that I should glory, save in
+the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto
+me, and I unto the world, (15)For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
+availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. (16)And as
+many as shall walk after this rule, peace be upon them, and mercy, and
+upon the Israel of God.
+
+(17)Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear the marks of our Lord
+Jesus Christ in my body.
+
+(18)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren.
+Amen.
+
+To the Galatians, written from Rome.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE EPHESIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, to the saints
+which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (2)grace be
+unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+(3)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
+blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly things in Christ;
+(4)as he hath elected us in him before the foundation of the world,
+that we should be holy and blameless before him in love: (5)having
+predestinated us for his adopted children by Jesus Christ unto himself,
+according to the good pleasure of his will, (6)to the praise of the
+glory of his grace, whereby he hath made us acceptable in that beloved
+one; (7)in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the
+forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; (8)wherein
+he hath abounded towards us with all wisdom and intelligence, (9)having
+made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good
+pleasure, which he purposed in himself; (10)at the dispensation of the
+fulness of the appointed times to gather together under one head all
+things in Christ, whether they be things in heaven or things in earth,
+in him: (11)in whom also we have obtained our inheritance,
+predestinated according to the purpose of him who effectually worketh
+all things according to the counsel of his own will: (12)that we should
+be to the praise of his glory, who first had hope in Christ. (13)In
+whom ye also _trusted_ after ye had heard the word of truth, the gospel
+of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed
+with the holy Spirit of promise, (14)which is the earnest of our
+inheritance, until the final redemption, acquired by him, come, to the
+praise of his glory.
+
+(15)For this cause I also, since I heard of your faith in the Lord
+Jesus, and the love ye have to all saints, (16)have not ceased offering
+up my praises for you, making mention of you in my prayers, (17)that
+the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you
+the spirit of wisdom and revelation by the knowledge of him; (18)the
+eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is
+the hope to which he hath called you, and what the riches of the glory
+of his inheritance for the saints, (19)and what the transcendent
+greatness of his power in us, who believe, according to the energy of
+his mighty strength (20)which he displayed in Christ when he raised him
+from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly
+regions, (21)far above all principality, and authority, and power, and
+dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but
+also in that which is to come; (22)and hath put all things under his
+feet, and hath appointed him head over all to the church, (23)which is
+his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+AND you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins,
+(2)wherein in times past ye walked after the fashion of this world,
+after the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now worketh
+with energy in the children of disobedience: (3)among whom also we all
+have had our conversation in time past, in the lusts of the flesh,
+fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature
+children of wrath, as well as the rest. (4)But God, being rich in
+mercy, through the great love with which he hath loved us, (5)though we
+were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye
+are saved,) (6)and hath raised us up together with him, and made us sit
+down together in the heavenly regions in Christ Jesus. (7)That he might
+shew forth in the ages to come the transcendent riches of his grace, in
+the kindness shewed to us in Christ Jesus. (8)For by grace ye are saved
+through faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
+(9)not by works, lest any man should boast; (10)for we are his
+workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, for which God
+hath before prepared us, that we should walk therein.
+
+(11)Wherefore remember that ye in time past were Gentiles in the flesh,
+who are called uncircumcision by that called circumcision made by hands
+in the flesh; (12)that ye were at that time without Christ, alienated
+from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of
+promise, having no hope, and atheists in the world: (13)but now in
+Christ Jesus, ye who formerly were far off, are become nigh by the
+blood of Christ. (14)For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and
+hath broken down the middle wall of separation, (15)destroying the
+enmity in his flesh, even the law of precepts, in ordinances, that he
+might from the two create in himself one new man, making peace, (16)and
+might reconcile them both in one body to God by the cross, having slain
+the enmity thereby; (17)and coming, hath preached peace to you who were
+afar off, and to those who were nigh: (18)for through him we both have
+access by one Spirit unto the Father. (19)So then ye are no more
+strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of
+the household of God; (20)built up on the foundation of apostles and
+prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; (21)in
+whom the whole building exactly cemented together groweth into a holy
+temple in the Lord: (22)by whom also ye have been built up together for
+an habitation of God through the Spirit.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+FOR this cause _am_ I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you
+Gentiles, (2)if so be, that ye have heard of the dispensation of the
+grace of God which was given to me for you: (3)that by revelation he
+made known unto me the mystery, as I wrote unto you before briefly;
+(4)wherein when ye read, ye may be able to perceive my knowledge in the
+mystery of Christ, (5)which in other generations was not made known to
+the children of men, as it hath been now revealed to his holy apostles
+and prophets by the Spirit; (6)that the Gentiles should be co-heirs,
+and of the same body, and sharers with them of his promise in Christ by
+the Gospel: (7)of which I am made a minister, according to the gift of
+the grace of God, which was given unto me by the effectual working of
+his power. (8)To me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this
+grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable
+riches of Christ; (9)and to make all men see what the communication of
+that mystery means, which was hid from the beginning in God, who
+created all things by Jesus Christ: (10)that now to the principalities
+and powers in the heavenly regions, the manifold wisdom of God might be
+made known by the church, (11)according to the purpose from
+everlasting, which he formed in Christ Jesus our Lord: (12)in whom we
+have boldness and access with confidence to God by the faith of him.
+
+(13)Wherefore 1 beseech you, that ye faint not at my tribulations for
+you, which is your glory. (14)For this end I bow my knees to the Father
+of our Lord Jesus Christ, (15)of whom the whole family in heaven and
+earth is named; (16)that he would give you according to the riches of
+his glory, to be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner
+man; (17)that Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts; that rooted and
+grounded in love, (18)ye may be strengthened to comprehend with all
+saints, what is the breadth and length, and height and depth; (19)and
+to know the love of Christ, transcendently surpassing knowledge, that
+ye may be filled with all the fulness of God.
+
+(20)Now to him that is able to do above all things, exceeding
+abundantly, beyond what we ask or think, according to the power which
+effectually worketh in us; (21)to him be glory in the church, in Christ
+Jesus, unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+I THEN, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, that ye walk worthy of
+the vocation with which ye are called, (2)with all humility and
+meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in love;
+(3)careful to preserve unity of spirit, in the bond of peace. (4)There
+is one body, and one spirit, even as ye have been called to one hope of
+your calling; (5)one Lord, one faith, one baptism, (6)one God, and
+father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
+
+(7)But to every one of us hath the grace been given, according to the
+measure of the gift of Christ. (8)Wherefore the Scripture saith, "When
+he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto
+men[116]." (9)Now this, that he ascended, what does it imply? but that
+he also first descended into the more internal parts of the earth?
+(10)He that descended is the same also, who ascended above all the
+heavens, that he might fill all things.
+
+(11)And he himself appointed, some indeed apostles, and some prophets;
+and others preachers of the Gospel; and others pastors and teachers;
+(12)for the perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry, for
+the edification of the body of Christ: (13)until we all attain in the
+unity of the faith, and the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a state
+of complete manhood, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of
+Christ: (14)that we should be no longer infants, floating on the waves,
+and carried about with every wind of novel doctrine, by the juggling of
+men, by their craftiness after the delusive wiles of error; (15)but,
+speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is
+the head, even Christ: (16)From whom the whole body nicely joined
+together, and firmly connected by every joint of exact proportion,
+according to the energy exerted in the measure of every several part,
+causeth the increase of the body unto the edification of itself in
+love.
+
+(17)This then I urge and testify in the Lord, that ye walk no more as
+the other Gentiles walk in the vanity of their mind, (18)darkened in
+understanding; alienated from the life of God through the ignorance
+which is in them; through the blindness of their hearts: (19)who
+insensible to remorse, have delivered themselves over in
+lasciviousness, to the practice of all impurity, with insatiable
+avidity. (20)But ye have not so learned Christ; (21)if indeed ye have
+heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
+(22)that ye put off respecting your former conversation the old man,
+which is corrupt according to the deceitful passions; (23)but be
+renewed in the spirit of your minds; (24)and put on the new man, which
+is created godlike, in righteousness and true holiness.
+
+(25)Wherefore putting away lying, speak truth, every one with his
+neighbour: for we are members one of another.
+
+(26)Are ye provoked; and do you not sin? let not the sun go down upon
+your wrath: (27)nor give place to the devil.
+
+(28)Let him that stole steal no more; but rather labour hard, working
+with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give
+to him that is in want.
+
+(29)Let no loose discourse proceed out of your mouth, but whatever is
+good for useful edification, that it may communicate grace to the
+hearers. (30)And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye have
+been sealed unto the day of redemption. (31)Let all bitterness, and
+wrath, and anger, and clamour, and scandal, be removed from you, with
+all malice: (32)but be ye kind one to another, full of sensibility,
+forgiving mutually, even as God in Christ hath forgiven you.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+BE ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; (2)and walk in
+love as Christ also hath loved us, and given himself for us, an
+oblation and sacrifice to God, for an odour of a sweet smell. (3)But
+fornication and all impurity, or insatiable desire, let it not be
+mentioned among you, as becometh saints; (4)or obscenity, or foolish
+talk, or loose witticisms; things which become not _a Christian_, but
+rather thanksgiving. (5)For this ye know, that no whoremonger, or
+impure person, or avaricious, who is an idolater, hath an inheritance
+in the kingdom of Christ and of God. (6)Let no man deceive you with
+vain words: for because of these things, the wrath of God cometh on the
+children of disobedience. (7)Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
+(8)For ye were formerly darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord:
+walk as children of light; (9)(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all
+goodness and righteousness and truth;) (10)proving what is acceptable
+to the Lord. (11)And have no society with the unfruitful works of
+darkness, but rather rebuke them. (12)For it is scandalous but to
+mention the things done of them in secret. (13)But all things which are
+rebukeable are made manifest by the light; for it is the light, by
+which every thing is made manifest. (14)Wherefore he saith, "Awake thou
+that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee
+light[117]."
+
+(15)Take heed, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as
+wise, (16)redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17)Therefore
+be not unwise, but intelligent concerning what is the will of the Lord.
+(18)And be not drunk with wine, in which there is sottishness, but be
+filled with the Spirit; (19)speaking one to another in psalms and
+hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody in the heart
+to the Lord; (20)giving thanks always for all things in the name of our
+Lord Jesus Christ, to God even the Father; (21)being subject one to
+another in the fear of God.
+
+(22)Wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
+(23)For the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ is the head
+of the church; and is himself the saviour of the body. (24)As then the
+church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their own
+husbands in every thing.
+
+(25)Husbands, love your own wives, as Christ also loved the church, and
+gave himself for it; (26)that he might sanctify it, purifying it in the
+laver of water by the word, (27)that he might present it to himself a
+glorious church, not having blemish, nor wrinkle, nor any such things;
+but that it may be holy and unblameable. (28)So ought husbands to love
+their own wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his own wife loveth
+himself. (29)For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and
+cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: (30)for we are the members
+of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. (31)For this reason shall
+a man forsake his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife,
+and the two shall be as one flesh. (32)This mystery is great: but I am
+speaking with regard to Christ, and with regard to the church.
+(33)Nevertheless let every one of you individually see that each love
+his own wife even as himself; but the wife that she stand in awe of the
+husband.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. (2)"Honour
+thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with a promise;)
+(3)that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest be long-lived
+upon earth[118]." (4)And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but
+educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
+
+(5)Servants, be obedient to your masters after the flesh, with fear and
+trembling, in simplicity of your heart as unto Christ; (6)not with
+eye-service, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will
+of God from the soul; (7)with good will doing service as to the Lord,
+and not unto men: (8)knowing that whatsoever good a man doeth, the same
+shall he receive from the Lord, whether he be a bondman, or whether he
+be free.
+
+(9)And ye masters, do the same things to them, avoiding menacing
+language: knowing that you also yourselves have a master in heaven; and
+there is no respect of persons with him.
+
+(10)Finally, brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his
+might. (11)Be clothed in the panoply of God, that we may be able to
+stand against the wiles of the devil. (12)For our conflict is not
+merely against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and against
+powers, and against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and
+against wicked spirits in the aerial regions. (13)Therefore take the
+whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day,
+and having done all things to stand. (14)Stand therefore, girded about
+your loins with truth, and putting on the breastplate of righteousness;
+(15)and underneath your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of
+peace; (16)and over all lifting up the shield of faith, with which ye
+shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. (17)And
+take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the
+word of God: (18)praying at every opportunity with all prayer and
+supplication in Spirit, and watching for this very purpose with
+perseverance and intercession for all the saints; (19)and for me that
+there may be given unto me utterance to open my mouth with boldness, to
+make known the mystery of the gospel, (20)for which I am an ambassador
+in bonds; that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
+
+(21)But that ye also may know the things which concern me, and what I
+am doing, Tychicus will inform you of the whole, a beloved brother, and
+faithful in the Lord: (22)whom I have sent unto you for this very
+purpose, that ye may know our affairs, and that he might comfort your
+hearts.
+
+(23)Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father
+and the Lord Jesus Christ. (24)Grace be with all those who love our
+Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
+
+Written to the Ephesians from Rome by Tychicus.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE PHILIPPIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ
+Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: (2)grace be
+unto you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+(3)I give thanks to my God on every remembrance of you, (4)always in
+every prayer of mine for you all, making request with joy, (5)for your
+fellowship in the gospel from the first day even until now; (6)being
+confident of this very thing, that he who hath wrought in you the good
+work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ: (7)as it is right
+for me to think this of you all, because I bear you on my heart, both
+in my bonds and in my defence and the confirmation of the gospel, as
+being all of you sharers in my grace. (8)For God is my witness, how
+earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. (9)And
+this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge
+and all understanding; (10)that ye may prove the things that are
+excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the
+day of Christ; (11)filled with fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus
+Christ are to the glory and praise of God.
+
+(12)Now I wish you, brethren, to know, that the things which have
+befallen me have rather conduced to the progress of the gospel; (13)so
+that my bonds are manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all
+other places; (14)and very many of our brethren in the Lord, assuming
+confidence from my chains, are more abundantly bold, fearlessly to
+preach the word. (15)Some indeed do it in a spirit of envy and strife;
+but some also preach Christ with cordial good-will: (16)the one indeed
+preach Christ out of contention, not with purity of intention, thinking
+to add affliction to my bonds: (17)but the others of love, knowing that
+I am exposed for the defence of the gospel. (18)What then? if Christ is
+preached in whatever manner it be, whether in pretext or reality, even
+in this do I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. (19)For I know that this
+shall issue in my salvation through your prayers, and the supply of the
+Spirit of Jesus Christ, (20)according to my firm expectation and hope,
+that I shall be confounded by no event, but that with all boldness, as
+always hitherto, Christ shall now also be magnified in my body, whether
+by my life or death. (21)For to me to live is Christ, and to die is
+gain. (22)But if it be his will, that I should live in the flesh, this
+is the fruit of my travail: and what to chuse I know not. (23)For I am
+in a strait between the two, having an earnest longing to be dissolved,
+and to be with Christ, for this is far, far better: (24)but to abide in
+the flesh may be more necessary for you. (25)And being so persuaded, I
+know that I shall stay and continue with you all for your progress and
+joy of faith; (26)that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus for me
+by my coming again unto you.
+
+(27)Only conduct yourselves worthily as becometh the gospel of Christ;
+that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your
+affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul wrestling
+together in the faith of the gospel; (28)and not dismayed on any
+occasion by your adversaries; which is indeed the proof of perdition to
+them, but of salvation to you, and that from God. (29)For this favour
+on the part of Christ is granted you, not only that ye should believe
+on him, but also that ye should suffer for his sake; (30)experiencing
+the same conflict which ye have seen in me, and now hear to be in me.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+IF there be then any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if
+any communion of spirit, if any bowels and compassions, (2)fulfil ye my
+joy, that ye may be united in sentiment, having the same love, of one
+soul, of one mind. (3)Let nothing be done contentiously or
+vain-gloriously; but in humility reckoning others superior to
+yourselves. (4)Let not each aim at their own particular interests, but
+every man at those of others.
+
+(5)Let the same sentiment of mind be in you, which was also in Christ
+Jesus: (6)who being in the form of God counted it no usurpation to
+claim equality with God: (7)but emptied himself, assuming the form of a
+servant, made after the similitude of mortal men; (8)and found in
+fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to
+the death of the cross. (9)Wherefore God also hath transcendently
+exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name:
+(10)that to the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of beings
+celestial and terrestrial, and infernal; (11)and every tongue should
+confess that the Lord Jesus _is_ Messiah, to the glory of God the
+Father.
+
+(12)Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always been obedient, not only
+during my presence with you, but now much more in my absence, with fear
+and trembling work out your own salvation. (13)For it is God who
+worketh effectually in you both to will and to perform of his good
+pleasure.
+
+(14)Do all things without murmurings or disputes: (15)that ye may be
+blameless and harmless, the children of God, inoffensive, in the midst
+of an untoward and perverse generation, among whom ye shine as
+luminaries in the world; (16)holding up the word of life, that I may
+glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured
+in vain. (17)Yea, and should I become the victim, in the sacrifice and
+service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. (18)In like
+manner do ye also joy and rejoice with me.
+
+(19)But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that
+I also may be refreshed in spirit, when I know your affairs. (20)For I
+have no one like minded with him, who will genuinely care for your
+affairs. (21)For all seek their own interests, not those of Christ
+Jesus. (22)But ye have known the trial of him, that, as a son with a
+father, he hath served with me in the gospel. (23)Him therefore I hope
+to send immediately as soon as I see clearly what will become of me.
+(24)But I have confidence in the Lord that I myself shall come shortly.
+(25)But I have thought it necessary to send unto you Epaphroditus, my
+brother, and fellow-labourer, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger,
+and the minister who supplied my want. (26)For indeed he greatly longed
+after you all, and was very sorry that ye had heard that he had been
+sick. (27)For sick indeed he was, nigh unto death: but God had mercy on
+him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow
+upon sorrow. (28)I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that
+seeing him once more ye may rejoice, and I be less sorrowful.
+(29)Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and honourably
+treat those that are such: (30)for in the work of Christ he was nigh
+unto death indifferent about life, that he might afford me that service
+which it was not in your power to render me.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+MOREOVER, brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to
+you, to me indeed is not irksome, but is safe for you. (2)Beware of
+dogs, beware of the malicious labourers, beware of the concision.
+(3)For we are the circumcision, who serve God in spirit, and glory in
+Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh. (4)Though I too might
+have confidence in the flesh; if any other man thinks that he may have
+confidence in the flesh, I may claim more: (5)circumcised the eighth
+day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of
+Hebrews; (6)respecting the law, a Pharisee; with regard to zeal,
+persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is by the
+law, blameless. (7)But what things were gain to me, these have I
+counted loss for Christ. (8)Yea doubtless, and I count all things but
+loss for the transcendently excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my
+Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them
+but as offals of ordure, that I may gain Christ, (9)and be found in
+him, not having mine own righteousness, which is by the law, but that
+which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by
+faith: (10)that I may know him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and
+communion with his sufferings, being conformed to his death; (11)if
+haply I may attain unto the resurrection of the dead. (12)Not that I
+have already attained, or am now perfect: but I pursue, that I may
+overtake that for which also by his apprehension of me I am destined by
+Christ Jesus.
+
+(13)Brethren, I count not myself to have overtaken it; but this one
+object I pursue, forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching
+out to those which are before, (14)I press towards the mark for the
+prize of the divine calling from on high in Christ Jesus.
+
+(15)Let as many of us therefore as are perfect, be thus minded: and if
+ye entertain any other sentiment, God also will unveil this unto you.
+(16)Nevertheless, so far as we have advanced, be it our care to walk by
+the same rule, to mind the same thing.
+
+(17)Be ye imitators, brethren, of me, and eye attentively those who
+walk so as ye have us for an example. (18)For many walk, whom I have
+often mentioned to you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are
+the enemies of the cross of Christ: (19)whose end is perdition, whose
+God is their belly, and their glory in their shame, whose minds are
+occupied with earthly things. (20)But our conversation is in heaven as
+its citizens, from whence also we are expecting the Saviour, the Lord
+Jesus Christ, (21)who shall transform our body of humiliation, that it
+may be conformed to his body of glory, according to the effectual
+working of him who is able to subdue even all things to himself.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+WHEREFORE, my brethren, beloved, and very dear to me, my joy and crown,
+so stand fast in the Lord, O beloved.
+
+(2)I beseech Euodias, and I beseech Syntiche to be of one mind in the
+Lord. (3)And I beseech thee also, my genuine associate, assist those
+women who laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and my
+other fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
+
+(4)Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice.
+
+(5)Let your moderation be known unto all men.
+
+The Lord is at hand. (6)Be not anxious about any thing, but in every
+case by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions
+be made known unto God. (7)And the peace of God which surpasseth all
+comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
+
+(8)Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are
+serious, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
+whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are laudable, if there
+be any virtue, or any thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these
+things. (9)Whatsoever things also ye have learned, and received, and
+heard, and seen in me, these practise, and the God of peace shall be
+with you.
+
+(10)Now I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now once more your
+thoughtful attention about me hath again sprung up, to which also your
+mind had been disposed, but ye had not found the opportunity. (11)Not
+that I mention this with a view to my indigence: for I have learned in
+whatever circumstances I am, to be content. (12)I know how to be
+abased, and I know how to abound; in every state and in all situations
+I am instructed either to be full or famishing, either to enjoy
+abundance, or to suffer want: (13)I am enabled for all things by Christ
+who strengtheneth me. (14)Nevertheless ye have done nobly in your
+communications to me during my affliction.
+
+(15)But know also, Philippians, that at my first preaching the gospel,
+when I went from Macedonia, no church communicated to me in the way of
+giving and receiving but ye alone. (16)For in Thessalonica also ye sent
+me once, yea twice, a supply for my want. (17)Not that I am anxious for
+a gift; but I am anxious to see fruit abounding on your account.
+(18)But I have now all things, and abound: I am full, having received
+from Epaphroditus your bounty, an odour of sweet smell, an acceptable
+sacrifice, well pleasing to God. (19)But my God will fully supply all
+your want, according to his riches in glory, by Christ Jesus. (20)Now
+to God, even our Father, be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(21)Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me
+salute you. (22)All the saints salute you, specially those who are of
+Caesar's household.
+
+(23)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
+
+Unto the Philippians, written from Rome by Epaphroditus.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE COLOSSIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy a
+brother, (2)to the saints at Colosse, and to the faithful brethren in
+Christ: grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord
+Jesus Christ.
+
+(3)We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
+always praying for you, (4)having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus,
+and the love ye show to all the saints; (5)because of the hope laid up
+for you in the heavens, which ye have heard before in the word of
+truth, the gospel, (6)which is come unto you, as it is also unto all
+the world; and beareth fruit, as also among you, from the day that ye
+heard and knew the grace of God in truth; (7)even as ye have learned
+from Epaphras our beloved fellow-labourer, who is a faithful minister
+of Christ for you; (8)who also declared to us your love in the Spirit.
+(9)For this cause we also from the day we heard it have not ceased
+praying for you, and beseeching God that ye may be filled with the
+knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
+(10)that ye may walk worthy of the Lord, well pleasing him in all
+things, in every good work fruitful, and increasing in the knowledge of
+God; (11)strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power,
+unto all patience and long-suffering with joy; (12)giving thanks to
+God, even the Father, who hath made us meet for a portion in the
+inheritance of the saints in light; (13)who hath plucked us out from
+the dominion of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of the
+Son of his love: (14)in whom we have redemption through his blood, and
+forgiveness of sins. (15)Who is the image of the invisible God, the
+prime author of all creation: (16)for by him were all things created,
+celestial and terrestrial, visible or invisible, whether thrones, or
+dominations, or principalities, or powers, all were created by him, and
+for him: (17)and he is before all, and by him all things subsist.
+(18)And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning,
+the first begotten from the dead, that he might be in all things
+pre-eminent. (19)For it hath pleased the Father that in him all fulness
+should dwell; (20)and by him to reconcile all things to himself, making
+peace by the blood of his cross: by him, I say, whether they be things
+on earth, or things in the heavens. (21)And you who in time past were
+all aliens, and enemies in mind by wicked works, hath he now
+reconciled, (22)by the body of his flesh, through death, to present you
+holy, and blameless, and irreprehensible in his presence: (23)if ye
+abide in faith grounded and firm, and never moved aside from the hope
+of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached to the
+whole creation which is under heaven, of which I Paul am a minister.
+
+(24)Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the
+measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for his
+body, which is the church, (25)of which I am a minister, according to
+the dispensation of God, which was given me for you to fulfil the
+ministry of the word of God--(26)the mystery which was hid from ages
+and from generations, but is now unveiled to his saints; (27)to whom
+God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery
+among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: (28)whom
+we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom,
+that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus; (29)for which
+also I am labouring, conflicting in the energy of his might, which
+worketh in me powerfully.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+FOR I wish you to know how great a struggle I sustain for you, and
+those at Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
+(2)that their hearts may be comforted, firmly united together in love,
+and unto all riches of full assurance of understanding, in the
+knowledge of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
+(3)in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
+
+(4)Now this I say, lest any man pervert you with specious discourse.
+(5)For though I am absent from you in person, yet I am present with you
+in spirit, rejoicing and beholding your regular order, and the
+stedfastness of your faith in Christ. (6)As therefore ye have received
+Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him: (7)rooted and built up on him, and
+confirmed in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with
+thanksgiving. (8)Beware that no man make a prey of you by means of
+philosophy and vain delusion, after the tradition of men, after the
+principles of the world, and not after Christ: (9)for in him dwelleth
+all the fulness of the Godhead bodily; (10)and ye are complete in him,
+who is the head of all principality and power: (11)in whom also ye have
+been circumcised with the circumcision not made with hands, by the
+putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, through the circumcision
+of Christ: (12)buried with him in baptism, in which also ye have been
+raised up together with him by faith, the energy of God, who raised him
+from the dead.
+
+(13)And you, who were dead in sins and in the uncircumcision of your
+flesh, hath he quickened with him, freely forgiving you all trespasses;
+(14)and hath blotted out the handwriting in ordinances that was against
+us, which was the obstacle to us, and took it from the midst, nailing
+it to the cross; (15)spoiling principalities and powers, he exposed
+them to view openly, triumphing over them on it. (16)Let no man
+therefore judge you concerning what you eat, or what you drink, or the
+observance of a feast, or new moon, or the sabbaths; (17)which are
+_merely_ shadows of things to come: but the body is Christ's. (18)Let
+no man juggle you out of your prize, voluntary in _his_ humility and
+the worship of angels, intruding into things which he never saw, vainly
+puffed up by his carnal imagination; (19)and not firmly attached to the
+head, from which the whole body, by joints and ligaments, harmoniously
+adjusted and closely compacted, increaseth with increase from God.
+
+(20)If then ye have been dead with Christ from the rudiments of the
+world, why, as though living in the world, are ye dogmatically taught,
+(21)eat not, nor talk, nor touch, (22)(all which things tend to
+corruption by abuse) according to the injunctions and doctrines of men?
+(23)Which things indeed hold forth an appearance of wisdom in
+will-worship, and humility, and bodily mortification, _though_ not of
+any value, _but_ a gratification to the flesh.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+IF ye then be risen with Christ, seek the things which are above, where
+Christ is seated at the right hand of God. (2)Fix your minds on things
+above, not on things on the earth. (3)For ye are dead, and your life is
+hid with Christ in God. (4)When Christ shall appear, who is our life,
+then shall you also with him be manifested in glory. (5)Mortify
+therefore your members which are on the earth, fornication, impurity,
+the vile passion, evil concupiscence, and insatiable desire, which is
+idolatry: (6)for which things the wrath of God cometh upon the children
+of disobedience; (7)in which ye also walked formerly when ye lived
+among them: (8)but now ye have put away all these things, anger,
+asperity, malice, scandal, obscenity, out of your mouth.
+
+(9)Lie not one to another, seeing ye have put off the old man with his
+practices; (10)and have put on the new man, which is renewed in
+knowledge, after the image of him that created him. (11)Where there is
+no difference whether a man be Greek or Jew, circumcised or
+uncircumcised, barbarian or Scythian, slave or freeman: but Christ is
+all and in all.
+
+(12)Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of
+mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering; (13)forbearing
+one another, and freely forgiving one another, if any man hath a
+complaint against another: even as Christ hath freely forgiven you, so
+also do ye. (14)But above all these things put on love, which is the
+bond of perfection. (15)And let the peace of God set up its throne in
+your hearts, whereunto also ye have been called in one body; and be ye
+thankful.
+
+(16)Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching
+and admonishing yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual
+canticles, singing with grace in your heart unto the Lord. (17)And
+everything that ye do in word or in work, do all in the name of the
+Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
+
+(18)Wives be subject to your own husbands, as is fit in the Lord.
+
+(19)Husbands, love your wives, and use no asperity against them.
+
+(20)Children, be obedient to your parents in all things; for this is
+well-pleasing to the Lord.
+
+(21)Parents, irritate not your children, lest their spirit be broken.
+
+(22)Servants, obey in all things your masters after the flesh, not with
+eye-service as men-pleasers, but, in simplicity of heart, fearing God.
+(23)And in every thing that ye do, labour from the soul, as for the
+Lord, and not man; (24)knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the
+reward of the inheritance: for ye are servants to the Lord Christ.
+(25)But he that is guilty of injustice shall receive punishment for the
+wrong he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+MASTERS, afford to your servants that which is just, and an equivalent,
+knowing that ye also have a Master in the heavens.
+
+(2)Persevere in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; (3)praying
+also at the same time for us, that God may open to us a door for the
+word, that I may speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in
+chains: (4)that I may make it evident, as I ought to speak.
+
+(5)Walk wisely with regard to those without, redeeming the time. (6)Let
+your discourse be always gracious, seasoned with salt, that ye may know
+how ye ought to reply to every man.
+
+(7)All my affairs will Tychicus make known unto you, a beloved brother,
+and faithful minister, and fellow-servant in the Lord: (8)whom I have
+sent unto you for this very purpose, that he might know your affairs,
+and comfort your hearts; (9)with Onesimus, that faithful and beloved
+brother, who is one of you: they will make known unto you all things
+that have passed here.
+
+(10)There salute you Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner, and Mark nephew to
+Barnabas, concerning whom ye have received injunctions; if he come unto
+you, receive him, (11)and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the
+circumcision. These only are my fellow-labourers for the kingdom of
+God, who have been a comfort to me.
+
+(12)Epaphras, one of you, saluteth you, a servant of Christ, always
+wrestling for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in
+all the will of God. (13)For I bear him witness that he hath great zeal
+for you, and for those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.
+
+(14)Luke, the beloved physician, saluteth you, and Demas.
+
+(15)Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the
+church which is at his house. (16)And when this epistle hath been read
+among you, cause that it also be read in the church of the Laodiceans,
+and that ye also read that from Laodicea. (17)And say to Archippus,
+Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received from the Lord, that
+thou fulfil it.
+
+(18)The salutation of Paul with mine own hand. Remember my chains.
+Grace be with you. Amen.
+
+Written to the Colossians from Rome by Tychicus and Onesimus.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE, TO THE THESSALONIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in
+God the Father, and in the Lord Jesus Christ: grace unto you, and peace
+from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2)We give thanks to
+God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
+(3)without ceasing calling to mind your work of faith, and labour of
+love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and
+Father; (4)knowing, brethren, beloved of God, your election. (5)For our
+gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy
+Ghost, and in great fulness of assurance; as ye know what manner of men
+we have been among you for your sakes. (6)And ye became imitators of
+us, and of the Lord, receiving the word in much affliction, with joy of
+the Holy Ghost; (7)so that ye became models for all that believe in
+Macedonia and Achaia. (8)For from you sounded forth the word of the
+Lord, not only into Macedonia and Achaia, but into every region also
+your fidelity towards God is gone out, so that we have no need to say
+any thing. (9)For they publish concerning you what manner of entrance
+we had unto you, and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve the
+living and true God, (10)and to wait for his Son from the heavens, whom
+he raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivereth us from the wrath
+to come.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+FOR ye yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in to you, that it was
+not in vain. (2)But though we had suffered before, and were infamously
+treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to preach
+unto you the gospel of God amidst a great conflict. (3)And our
+exhortation originated not from delusion, or impurity, or from guile;
+(4)but as we have been approved of God to be entrusted with the gospel,
+so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.
+(5)For neither at any time used we insinuating language, as ye know,
+nor a pretext for covetousness; God is witness: (6)not seeking glory
+from men, neither from you, nor from others, though we might have been
+burdensome, as apostles of Christ. (7)But we were gentle in the midst
+of you, as a nurse cherisheth her own infants. (8)So, tenderly affected
+towards you, we could with pleasure have imparted to you not the gospel
+of God only, but our own lives also, because ye were beloved by us.
+(9)For ye remember, brethren, our labour and toil: for night and day
+working hard, that we might be no burden to any of you, we preached
+unto you the gospel of God. (10)Ye are witnesses, and God also, how
+holily, and justly, and faultlessly we conducted ourselves among you
+that believe: (11)as ye know how _we treated_ every one of you, as a
+father doth his children, exhorting you, and admonishing, and conjuring
+you, (12)that ye should walk worthy of God, as calling you into his
+kingdom and glory.
+
+(13)For this cause do we also give thanks to God unceasingly, because
+when ye received the word reported by us from God, ye received it not
+as the word of man, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which
+worketh also effectually in you that believe. (14)For ye, brethren,
+became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ
+Jesus: for ye suffered the same things also yourselves from your own
+countrymen, as they too have of the Jews; (15)who both murdered the
+Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us, and please
+not God, and are in opposition to all mankind; (16)forbidding us to
+speak to the Gentiles, that they might be saved, to fill up the measure
+of their iniquities always: but wrath is coming upon them to the
+extremity.
+
+(17)But we, brethren, bereaved of you for a short moment, in person,
+not in heart, have more abundantly longed to see your face with great
+desire. (18)Therefore we wished to have come unto you, even I Paul,
+once and again; but Satan prevented us. (19)For what is our hope, or
+joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord
+Jesus Christ at his coming? (20)For ye are our glory and joy.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+WHEREFORE when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be
+left at Athens alone: (2)and sent Timothy our brother, and a minister
+of God, and our fellow-labourer in the gospel of Christ, that he might
+stablish you, and comfort you concerning your faith: (3)that no man
+might be shaken by these tribulations; for ye yourselves know that
+thereunto we are appointed. (4)For when we were with you, we told you
+before that we were about to suffer tribulation; as also it came to
+pass, and ye know. (5)For this cause also, when I could no longer
+forbear, I sent to know your fidelity, lest by any means the tempter
+had tempted you, and our labour should be in vain. (6)But now when
+Timothy returned to us from you, and brought us the glad tidings of
+your faith and love, and that ye retain a kind remembrance of us
+always, earnestly desirous to see us, as we are also to see you: (7)for
+this cause we have felt consolation, brethren, in you under all our
+tribulation and distress, because of your fidelity. (8)For now we live,
+if ye stand fast in the Lord. (9)For what sufficient thanks can we
+render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice on your
+account before our God, (10)night and day most fervently praying that
+we may see your face, and amply supply the deficiencies of your faith?
+
+(11)Now God himself, and our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ direct
+our way unto you. (12)And the Lord cause you to abound and overflow
+with love one to another, and towards all men, as we also do to you:
+(13)to the end that your hearts may be established blameless in
+holiness before God and our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus
+Christ with all his saints.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+FINALLY, brethren, we beseech you therefore, and conjure you by the
+Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk, and
+please God, so ye would abound more and more. (2)For ye know what
+commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. (3)For this is the will of
+God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from whoredom;
+(4)that every one of you may know how to possess his own vessel in
+sanctification and honour, (5)not in the vile passion of lewdness, as
+the Gentiles which know not God; (6)that no man transgress against, or
+act dishonestly to his brother in this matter because the Lord is the
+avenger of all such things, as we have told you before, and testified.
+(7)For God hath not called us unto impurity, but unto holiness.
+(8)Therefore he that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath
+also given unto us his Holy Spirit.
+
+(9)Now concerning brotherly love, I have no need to write unto you: for
+ye yourselves are divinely taught to love one another. (10)And indeed
+ye practise it towards all the brethren that are throughout Macedonia:
+but we conjure you, brethren, to abound more and more; (11)and that you
+make it your study to live peaceably, and to do your own business, and
+to work with your own hands, even as we have enjoined you; (12)that ye
+walk becomingly towards those without, and need no assistance from any
+person.
+
+(13)Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning those who
+are fallen asleep, that ye be not afflicted, as the rest _of mankind_
+who have no hope. (14)For if we believe that Jesus died, and rose
+again, so also those that have fallen asleep for Jesus shall God bring
+with him. (15)For this I say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we
+who are alive, who are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall not
+prevent those who are fallen asleep. (16)For the Lord himself shall
+descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and
+with the trumpet of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
+(17)then we who are alive, who remain, shall be caught up together with
+them into the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we be
+ever with the Lord. (18)Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+NOW concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need
+that I should write to you: (2)for yourselves know precisely that the
+day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. (3)For when they
+say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction rusheth upon them, as
+travail on a woman with child, and they shall in no wise escape. (4)But
+ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as
+a thief. (5)Ye are all the children of light, and the children of day:
+we are not the children of night, nor of darkness. (6)Let us not then
+sleep as do others; but let us watch and be sober. (7)For they who
+sleep, sleep in the night, and they who are drunken, are drunken in the
+night; (8)but let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the
+breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
+(9)For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation
+through our Lord Jesus Christ, (10)who died for us, that whether we
+sleep, or whether we wake, we may live together with him. (11)Wherefore
+comfort one another, and edify one another, as also ye do.
+
+(12)Now we entreat you, brethren, to know those who labour among you,
+and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you; (13)and to account
+of them very highly in love for their work's sake. And live in peace
+among yourselves.
+
+(14)Now we conjure you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the
+feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient with all men. (15)See
+that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that
+which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men.
+
+(16)Rejoice evermore. (17)Pray without ceasing. (18)In every thing give
+thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-wards.
+(19)Quench not the Spirit. (20)Despise not prophesyings. (21)Prove all
+things; hold fast that which is good. (22)Abstain from all appearance
+of evil.
+
+(23)Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your
+whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved faultless unto the coming
+of our Lord Jesus Christ. (24)Faithful is he that calleth you, who also
+will do it.
+
+(25)Brethren, pray for us. (26)Salute all the brethren with an holy
+kiss.
+
+(27)I conjure you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the
+holy brethren.
+
+(28)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
+
+The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE, TO THE THESSALONIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in
+God our Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: (2)grace unto you and
+peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (3)We are
+bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is fit,
+because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of
+you all towards each other aboundeth: (4)so that we ourselves make our
+boast of you among the churches of God, for your patience and fidelity
+under all your persecutions and afflictions which ye endure: (5)which
+is a manifest proof of the righteous judgment of God, that ye should be
+counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
+(6)seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to
+them that trouble you; (7)and to you who are troubled, rest with us, at
+the revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven with his mighty
+angels, (8)in a flame of fire, taking vengeance of them that know not
+God, and obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: (9)who shall
+receive punishment, even eternal perdition, from the presence of the
+Lord, and from the glory of his power: (10)when he shall come to be
+glorified in his saints, and to be admired by all those who believe;
+because our testimony was believed among you in that day. (11)Wherefore
+also we pray continually for you, that our God would count you worthy
+of the calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and
+the work of faith with power: (12)that the name of our Lord Jesus
+Christ may be glorified by you, and you by him, according to the grace
+of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+NOW we entreat you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord
+Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him: (2)that ye be not
+hastily agitated with apprehension, nor troubled, neither by spirit,
+nor by discourse, nor by letter, as coming from us, as though the day
+of the Lord was instantly approaching. (3)Let no man deceive you in any
+way: because that cannot be till the apostasy come first, and the man
+of sin appear, the son of perdition, (4)who opposeth himself against,
+and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or is the object of
+adoration; so that he in the temple of God sitteth as God, exhibiting
+himself in public that he is God. (5)Do ye not remember that when I was
+yet with you, I told you these things? (6)And now ye know what
+withholdeth, that he may be revealed in his own time. (7)For the
+mystery of iniquity is already powerfully working; only he that
+withholdeth hitherto, will do so till he is removed. (8)And then that
+lawless person will appear, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit
+of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming;
+(9)whose appearing is known by fanatical energy, displayed in all
+power, and signs, and lying miracles, (10)and in every unrighteous
+delusion among those who perish: in consequence of which things they
+received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. (11)And
+for this cause God shall send unto them the energy of delusion, that
+they should believe a lie: (12)that they all might be damned who have
+not believed the truth, but have taken pleasure in unrighteousness.
+(13)But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren,
+beloved of the Lord, because God hath elected you from the beginning
+unto salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit, and faith in the
+truth: (14)whereunto also he called you by our gospel, in order to your
+acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (15)Therefore,
+brethren, stand fast, and firmly hold the injunctions delivered to you,
+as ye have been taught, whether by our discourse, or by letter.
+
+(16)Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God, and Father, who
+hath loved us, and given us everlasting consolation, and good hope
+through grace, (17)comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good
+word and work.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+FINALLY, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run, and
+be glorified, even as among you; (2)and that we may be delivered from
+unreasonable and wicked men: for there is not faith in all. (3)But the
+Lord is faithful, who will stablish you, and keep you from the wicked
+one. (4)But we have confidence in the Lord towards you, that the things
+which we have enjoined you, ye both do, and will do. (5)And the Lord
+direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of
+Christ.
+
+(6)Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
+to withdraw yourselves from every brother who walketh disorderly, and
+not according to the injunction which he hath received from us. (7)For
+ye yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; for we behaved not
+ourselves disorderly among you, (8)neither did we eat bread with any
+man unpaid for, but with labour and toil worked night and day, that we
+might be burdensome to none of you: (9)not that we have not such power,
+but that we might be ourselves an example for you to imitate. (10)For
+when we were with you, this we enjoined you, that if a man would not
+work, neither should he eat. (11)For we hear that there are some among
+you who walk disorderly, doing no work, but being busy-bodies. (12)Now
+such we command, and conjure, by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with
+quietness they labour, and eat their own bread.
+
+(13)But ye, brethren, be not weary of well doing. (14)And if any man
+obey not our word by letter, mark that man, and maintain no society
+with him, that he may be ashamed. (15)Yet regard him not as an enemy,
+but admonish him as a brother. (16)And the Lord of peace himself give
+you peace, by every means, in every situation.
+
+The Lord be with you all.
+
+(17)The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is my sign in every
+letter: so I write.
+
+(18)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
+
+The second epistle was written to the Thessalonians from Athens.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL TO TIMOTHY.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the order of God, our Saviour, and
+Lord, Jesus Christ, who is our hope; (2)to Timothy, my genuine son in
+faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus
+our Lord.
+
+(3)As I exhorted thee to abide at Ephesus when I went into Macedonia,
+that thou mightest enjoin certain persons to introduce no different
+doctrine, (4)nor to attend to fables and endless genealogies, which
+give occasion to disputes rather than godly edification, which is by
+faith; _so do_. (5)For the end of the commandment is love out of a
+clean heart, and good conscience, and faith unfeigned: (6)from which
+some, having swerved, have turned aside to vain babbling; (7)affecting
+to be doctors of the law, though they understand neither what they say,
+nor whereof they affirm. (8)But we know that the law is good if a man
+use it according to its institution; (9)knowing this, that the law is
+not made for the just man, but for the lawless and disorderly, for the
+ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of
+fathers and murderers of mothers, for men-slayers, (10)for
+whoremongers, for sodomites, for stealers of men, for liars, for
+perjured persons, and if there be any other thing which is contrary to
+sound doctrine, (11)according to the glorious gospel of the blessed
+God, with which I have been put in trust. (12)And I render thanks to
+him who hath strengthened me, even to Christ Jesus our Lord, that he
+hath counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; (13)who was
+before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolently violent, But I
+was admitted to mercy, for I did it ignorantly in unbelief; (14)but the
+grace of our Lord hath exceedingly abounded with faith and love, which
+is in Christ Jesus. (15)It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all
+acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of
+whom I am the chief. (16)But for this end obtained I mercy, that in me,
+the chief, Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a
+pattern to those who should after believe in him unto eternal life.
+(17)Now to the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be
+honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(18)This commandment, son Timothy, I give thee, according to the
+prophecies which were before delivered concerning thee, that by them
+thou mightest war a good warfare; (19)holding faith and a good
+conscience, which some having renounced, as touching the faith, have
+been shipwrecked: (20)of whom are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have
+delivered over unto Satan, that they may be corrected, so as to
+blaspheme no more.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+I EXHORT therefore, first of all, that there be offered supplications,
+prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings for the whole race of mankind:
+(2)for kings, and all that are in a state of eminence, that we may lead
+a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and seriousness. (3)For
+this is becoming, and acceptable before God our Saviour; (4)who wills
+all men to be saved, and come to the acknowledgment of truth. (5)For
+there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ
+Jesus; (6)who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony to be born
+in his appointed times; (7)of which I am ordained a preacher and
+apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not,) a teacher of the
+Gentiles in faith and truth.
+
+(8)I will then that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands
+without wrath or doubting: (9)in like manner also that the women dress
+themselves in decent apparel, with modesty and sobriety; not with
+plaited tresses, or gold, or pearls, or very costly clothing, (10)but
+as becometh women professing godliness, with good works.
+
+(11)Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection: (12)for I
+permit not a woman to teach in public, or to assume authority over the
+man, but to abide in silence. (13)For Adam was first formed, Eve
+afterwards. (14)And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being
+deceived, by transgression fell. (15)But she shall be saved through
+childbearing, if they abide in faith, and love, and holiness with
+sobriety.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+IT is a true saying, If a man seeks the office of a bishop, he desireth
+a laudable employment. (2)A bishop then must be irreprehensible, the
+husband of one wife, temperate, sagacious, respectable, hospitable,
+well qualified for teaching; (3)not addicted to wine, not using hard
+words or blows, not greedy of base gain; but gentle, not quarrelsome,
+not a lover of money; (4)presiding over his own family with propriety,
+having his children under subjection with all gravity of behaviour:
+(5)for if a man knoweth not how to order his own family, how shall he
+take proper care of the church of God? (6)Not a new convert, lest he be
+puffed up, and fall into the devil's crime. (7)He must also have a fair
+character from those who are without, that he may not fall into
+reproach, and into the snare of the devil.
+
+(8)The deacons also in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued,
+not addicting themselves to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
+(9)holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. (10)And let
+these also be first proved, and if found blameless, then let them enter
+on the deacon's office.
+
+(11)Their wives in like manner must be grave women, not addicted to
+scandal, sober, faithful in all things.
+
+(12)Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ordering well their
+children and their own families. (13)For they who discharge the office
+of a deacon with propriety, acquire to themselves a respectable station
+_in the church_, and great boldness in the faith which is in Jesus
+Christ.
+
+(14)These things I write to thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
+(15)but should I be delayed, that thou mayest know how it behoveth thee
+to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the
+living God, the pillar and the pedestal of truth. (16)And confessedly
+great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh,
+justified by the Spirit, seen of angels, preached among the Gentiles,
+believed on in the world, received up into glory.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+NOW the Spirit speaketh expresly, that in the latter days some will
+apostatise from the faith, giving heed to spirits of delusion, and
+doctrines of devils; (2)men who teach lies with hypocrisy; and have
+their own consciences cauterised; (3)prohibiting marriage, and
+enjoining abstinence from particular meats, which God created to be
+received with thanksgiving by the faithful, and those who acknowledge
+the truth. (4)For every creature of God is good, and none to be
+rejected, if used with thanksgiving: (5)for it is sanctified by the
+word of God and prayer. (6)If thou suggest these truths to the
+brethren, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up
+in the words of faith and sound doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
+(7)But profane and antiquated fables reject, but exercise thyself unto
+godliness. (8)For bodily exercise is of little advantage, but godliness
+is profitable for all things, having the promise of the life which now
+is, and of that which is to come. (9)This is a faithful saying, and
+deserving all acceptance. (10)For therefore do we labour and are
+exposed to abuse, because we have hoped in the living God, who is the
+Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful. (11)Announce and teach
+these things. (12)Let no man despise thy youth; but be a pattern of the
+faithful, in discourse; in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in
+purity. (13)Till I come, apply to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.
+(14)Neglect not the gift which is in thee, which was given thee by
+prophecy, with imposition of the hands of the presbytery. (15)Let these
+things be thy care; be wholly devoted to them; that thy progress may be
+evident to all men. (16)Take heed unto thyself, and to thy doctrine;
+abide in them: for so doing thou shalt both save thyself, and those who
+hear thee.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+REBUKE not harshly an aged man, but admonish him as a father; the
+younger men as brethren; (2)the aged women as mothers; the younger as
+sisters, with all purity. (3)Honour the widows, that are widows indeed.
+(4)But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn as
+their first duty to shew their piety towards their own family, and make
+a grateful return to their progenitors: for this is becoming and
+acceptable before God. (5)But she who is a widow indeed, and abandoned
+to solitude, hopeth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers
+night and day. (6)But she who lives voluptuously is dead, though she
+liveth. (7)And these things inculcate, that they may be blameless.
+(8)But if any man provide not for his own relations, and especially for
+those more immediately of his own family, he hath denied the faith, and
+is worse than an infidel.
+
+(9)Let no widow be put on the list under sixty years of age, who hath
+been the wife of one husband, (10)bringing attestation of her good
+works; that she hath well educated her children, that she hath been
+hospitable to strangers, that she hath washed the saints feet, that she
+hath assisted the afflicted, that she hath followed diligently every
+good work. (11)But the younger widows reject: for when they give
+themselves to wantonness contrary to Christ, they will marry;
+(12)incurring censure, for having violated their former engagement.
+(13)And at the same time also they learn to be idle, visiting about in
+the houses; and not merely idle, but talkative and inquisitive,
+speaking things they ought not. (14)I would therefore have the younger
+widows to marry, bear children, govern their house, give no occasion to
+the adversary to bring a reproach on them. (15)For some are already
+turned aside after Satan. (16)But if any man or woman who believes hath
+widows their relations, let him provide for them, and let not the
+church be burdened; that there may be a sufficiency for the real
+widows.
+
+(17)Let the elders who preside properly be counted worthy of double
+honour, especially those who are laborious in preaching and teaching.
+(18)For the Scripture saith, "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox while he
+treadeth out the corn[119]." And again, "The labourer is worthy of his
+hire."
+
+(19)Against a presbyter receive not an accusation, except it be from
+two or three witnesses. (20)Those who sin rebuke before all, that the
+rest also may tremble.
+
+(21)I adjure thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect
+angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing
+by partiality.
+
+(22)Lay hands hastily on no man, nor share another's sins: keep thyself
+pure; (23)confine thyself no longer to water-drinking; but use a little
+wine for thy stomach's sake, and thy frequent indispositions. (24)Some
+men's sins are glaringly manifest, going before to judgment; and after
+others also they follow _to detection_. (25)In like manner also the
+good works _of some_ are previously manifest; and it is not possible
+that what they have besides should be concealed.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+LET as many slaves as are under the yoke account their own masters
+worthy of all honour, that the name of God and the doctrine be not
+blasphemed. (2)But they who have believing masters, let them not think
+less of them, because they are brethren; but serve them the rather,
+because they are faithful and beloved, who have equally partaken of the
+benefit. These things teach and enjoin. (3)If any man teach another
+doctrine, and attend not to the sound words, which are those of Jesus
+Christ our Lord, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
+(4)he is conceited, knowing nothing, but delirious with disputes and
+quarrels about words, from whence come wrath, contentions, evil
+speakings, wrong suspicions, (5)perverse wranglings of men corrupt in
+mind, and destitute of truth, who think to make gain of godliness;
+depart from such men. (6)But godliness with contentment is great gain.
+(7)For that we brought nothing into the world is evident, neither can
+we carry any thing out of it. (8)Having then food and raiment, let us
+be therewith content. (9)For they who will be rich fall into temptation
+and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful passions, which sink men
+in the abyss of destruction and perdition. (10)For the love of money is
+the root of all evils, which some coveting, have wandered away from the
+faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
+
+(11)But thou, O man of God, flee from these things; but pursue
+righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. (12)Strain
+every nerve in the noble conflict of faith, lay fast hold on eternal
+life, unto which also thou hast been called, and hast confessed the
+good confession before many witnesses.
+
+(13)I conjure thee in the presence of God, who giveth life to all
+things, and of Christ Jesus, who witnessed that noble confession before
+Pontius Pilate; (14)that thou observe this injunction spotless,
+irreproachable, unto the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: (15)which
+in his own appointed times he will shew forth, who is the blessed and
+only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; (16)who alone
+possesseth immortality, inhabiting light inaccessible, whom no man hath
+seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and glory eternal. Amen.
+
+(17)Charge the rich in this world not to be lifted up with pride, nor
+to trust on the stability of wealth, but on the living God, who giveth
+us richly all things for our enjoyment; (18)to do good, to be rich in
+generous actions, to take pleasure in liberality, ready to distribute;
+(19)laying up treasure for themselves a noble foundation against the
+time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
+
+(20)O Timothy, guard the sacred deposit, avoiding profane trifling
+talk, and antitheses of misnamed science: (21)which some affecting have
+erred concerning the faith.
+
+Grace be with thee.--Amen.
+
+The first epistle was written from Laodicea, which is the metropolis of
+Phrygia Pacatiana.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the
+promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, (2)to Timothy, my beloved
+son: grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our
+Lord.
+
+(3)I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure
+conscience, that I keep up a constant remembrance of thee in my prayers
+night and day; (4)earnestly desiring to see thee, remembering thy
+tears, that I might be filled with joy; (5)recalling to my memory the
+unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother
+Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that _it is_ in thee
+also. (6)For which cause I remind thee that thou fan into a flame the
+divine gift, which is in thee by the imposition of my hands. (7)For God
+hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of courage, and of love, and of
+sobriety.
+
+(8)Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of
+me his prisoner: but suffer affliction with me in the gospel, supported
+by the power of God; (9)who hath saved us, and called us with an holy
+calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose
+and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before time had a
+beginning; (10)but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour
+Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought to light life and
+immortality by the gospel: (11)whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and
+an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. (12)For which cause also I
+suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have
+placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my
+deposit unto the great day.
+
+(13)Model thy teaching according to the pattern of the sound
+discourses, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is
+in Christ Jesus. (14)The glorious deposit committed to thy trust, guard
+by the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us.
+
+(15)Knowest thou this, that all those of Asia have deserted me? among
+whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. (16)The Lord grant mercy unto the
+household of Onesiphorus because he frequently was a refreshment to my
+soul, and was not ashamed of my chain: (17)but, when he was at Rome, he
+sought me out diligently, and found me. (18)The Lord grant that he may
+find mercy with the Lord in the great day; and how liberally he
+ministered to me at Ephesus, thou knowest better than any other person.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+THOU therefore, my son, be mighty in the grace which is in Jesus
+Christ. (2)And the things which thou hast heard of me before many
+witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be qualified to
+teach others also. (3)Thou therefore endure hardships, as a brave
+soldier of Jesus Christ. (4)No man who enters the army involves himself
+with secular affairs; that he may please the person who hath enlisted
+him. (5)And if a man contend in the public games, he is not crowned
+victor, unless he contend according to the laws. (6)The husbandman who
+toils is the first who ought to partake of the fruits. (7)Consider what
+I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
+
+(8)Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the
+dead, according to my gospel: (9)for which I suffer affliction, even
+unto chains as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
+(10)Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they
+also may obtain the salvation which is in Jesus Christ with eternal
+glory.
+
+(11)It is a faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall also
+live with him: (12)if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him:
+if we renounce him, he also will renounce us: (13)if we are
+unbelieving, he abideth faithful; he cannot contradict himself. (14)Put
+them in mind of these things, adjuring them before the Lord not to
+quarrel about words of no use, but tending to the perversion of the
+audience.
+
+(15)Be diligent to present thyself before God approved, a workman that
+need not blush, rightly dividing the word of truth. (16)But profane
+vain bablings avoid: for they will proceed to greater lengths of
+impiety. (17)And their discourse will eat like as a gangrene; of whom
+are Hymeneus and Philetus; (18)who with respect to the truth have
+erred, saying that the resurrection hath been already; and pervert the
+faith of some. (19)Nevertheless the stable foundation of God standeth
+firm, having this seal, the Lord knoweth those who belong to him. And,
+let every man who mentions the name of the Lord depart from
+unrighteousness.
+
+(20)But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver,
+but also of wood and pottery; and some for an honourable use, and
+others for baser service. (21)If therefore a man preserve himself pure
+from these things, he shall be a vessel for honour, sanctified and
+highly useful to the master, ready for every good work.
+
+(22)But flee youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love,
+peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart. (23)But
+foolish and uninstructive disputes avoid, knowing that they produce
+quarrels. (24)And a servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel; but to be
+gentle to all men, apt to teach, forbearing, (25)with meekness
+correcting those who are opposers, if at last God may give unto them
+repentance so as to submit to the conviction of the truth; (26)and that
+they may escape out of the snare of the devil, who have been captured
+by him for his will.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+BUT this know, that in the last days distressing times will come.
+(2)For men will be self-lovers, money-lovers, boasters, vainglorious,
+blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, (3)unnatural,
+implacable, slanderers, intemperate, inhuman, averse to goodness,
+(4)treacherous, wilful, puffed up _with pride_, lovers of pleasure more
+than lovers of God; (5)holding the form of godliness, but denying the
+power of it: from these men turn with aversion. (6)For such are they
+who insinuate themselves into houses, and captivate weak women laden
+with accumulated sins, and actuated by a variety of passions, (7)always
+learning, yet never able to attain unto the knowledge of truth. (8)But
+in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these
+also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind,
+reprobate respecting the faith. (9)But they shall not proceed to the
+uttermost; for their infatuation shall be evident to all men, as theirs
+also was.
+
+(10)But thou hast fully known my doctrine, conduct, purpose, faith,
+long-suffering, love, patience, (11)the persecutions, the sufferings,
+which beset me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I
+endured, yet out of them all the Lord delivered me. (12)And all indeed
+who will live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. (13)But wicked
+men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and
+deceived. (14)But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and
+believed, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; (15)and that from a
+child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee
+wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ. (16)All
+scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and advantageous for
+doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
+(17)that the man of God may be properly furnished, fully qualified for
+every good work.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+I ADJURE thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who
+shall judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
+(2)preach the word, be urgent, in season, out of season; reprove,
+enjoin, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. (3)For the time
+will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own
+inclinations will set up a herd of teachers for themselves, having the
+itch of hearing; (4)and will turn away their ears from the truth, and
+listen unto fables. (5)But watch thou in all things, endure hardship,
+do the work of an evangelist, fully discharge thy ministry. (6)For I am
+now ready to be sacrificed, and the time of my dissolution approaches.
+(7)I have struggled hard in the honourable contest, I have finished the
+race, I have kept the faith: (8)henceforth there is laid up for me a
+crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give
+me at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved his
+appearing.
+
+(9)Hasten to come to me shortly: (10)for Demas hath forsaken me, having
+loved this present world, and is gone unto Thessalonica; Crescens to
+Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia. (11)Luke alone is with me. Take Mark, and
+bring him with thee; for he is very useful to me in the ministry.
+(12)But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
+
+(13)The cloke which I left behind me at Troas with Carpus, when thou
+comest bring, and the books, especially the parchments.
+
+(14)Alexander the brazier did me many ill offices: the Lord repay him
+according to his works: (15)against whom be thou also on thy guard, for
+he hath greatly resisted our words.
+
+(16)At my first apology no man stood by me, but all forsook me: (may it
+not be imputed to them!) (17)but the Lord stood by me, and strengthened
+me, that by me the preaching might be fully discharged, and that all
+the Gentiles might hear; and I was snatched out of the lion's mouth.
+(18)And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me
+for his celestial kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(19)Salute Priscilla and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.
+(20)Erastus hath abode at Corinth: but Trophimus I left behind me at
+Miletum sick.
+
+(21)Hasten to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens,
+and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
+
+(22)The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
+
+The second epistle to Timothy, appointed the first bishop of the
+Ephesian church, was written from Rome, when the second time Paul stood
+before the Caesar Nero.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE TO TITUS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to
+the faith of the elect of God, and the knowledge of truth which leads
+to godliness; (2)in hope of life eternal, which God, who cannot lie,
+hath promised before time had a being; (3)but hath manifested in his
+own appointed season his word by the preaching, with which I have been
+entrusted, according to the command of our Saviour God; (4)to Titus, my
+genuine son after the common faith, be grace, mercy, peace, from God
+the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
+
+(5)For this purpose I left thee behind me at Crete, that thou mightest
+direct the regulations which remained to be executed, and that thou
+shouldest appoint presbyters in every city, as I charged thee to do:
+(6)if there be a man blameless, the husband of one wife, having
+children who believe, not under an accusation or debauchery, or
+disorderly conduct. (7)For a bishop ought to be irreproachable, as the
+steward of God; not self-willed, not irritable, not addicted to wine,
+not quarrelsome, not greedy of filthy lucre; (8)but the stranger's
+host, the good man's friend, grave, just, holy, temperate; (9)firmly
+attached to the faithful word, according to the doctrine delivered,
+that he may be able to exhort with sound instruction and to confute the
+opposers. (10)For there are many disorderly persons vainly talkative,
+and under a spirit of delusion, especially some of the circumcised;
+(11)whose mouths ought to be muzzled, who pervert whole families,
+teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of base gain.
+(12)One of them, a poet of their own nation, hath said, The Cretans are
+always liars, wicked beasts, slothful gluttons. (13)This testimony is
+true. For which cause rebuke them with severity, that they may be sound
+in the faith; (14)not attending to Jewish fables, and injunctions of
+men, who have turned away from the truth. (15)All things indeed are
+clean to the clean: but to the defiled and to the unbelievers there is
+nothing clean; but their very mind and conscience are defiled. (16)They
+profess to know God; but in works deny him, being abominable and
+disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+BUT speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: (2)that the
+elder men be sober, grave, discreet, sound in faith, in love, in
+patience. (3)That the elder women also be sacredly becoming in their
+behaviour, not slanderers, not enslaved by much wine, teachers of
+propriety; (4)that they instruct the young women to be discreet, to
+love their husbands, to love their children, (5)to be sober, domestic,
+good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not ill
+reported of. (6)The younger men in like manner exhort to be sober
+minded. (7)In all things approving thyself as a pattern of good works:
+in thy teaching, shewing integrity, gravity, incorruptibility, (8)sound
+discourse, incapable of confutation; that he who is in opposition may
+be confounded, having nothing faulty to say of you.
+
+(9)Let servants be subject to their own masters, in all things to be
+agreeable to them; not contradicting; (10)not embezzling their
+property, but demonstrating all good fidelity; that they may adorn the
+doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
+
+(11)For the grace of God which leads to salvation hath appeared unto
+all men, (12)instructing us, that denying ungodliness and worldly
+affections, we should live soberly and righteously, and godly in the
+present day; (13)expecting the blessed hope, and glorious appearing of
+our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; (14)who gave himself for us,
+that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a
+peculiar people, zealous of good works. (15)These things speak and
+enjoin, and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+REMIND them to be subject to princes and those invested with authority,
+to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work, (2)to slander no
+man, to be inoffensive, gentle, shewing all meekness to all men. (3)For
+we ourselves also in time past were thoughtless, disobedient,
+erroneous, enslaved by various passions and pleasures, living in malice
+and envy, hateful, hating one another. (4)But even then the kindness
+and love of God our Saviour to man shone forth, (5)not for works of
+righteousness which we had done, but according to his mercy he saved
+us, by the laver of regeneration, and by renovation of the Holy Spirit;
+(6)which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
+(7)that justified by his grace, we might become heirs in hope of
+eternal life.
+
+(8)Faithful is the saying, and of these things I wish thee firmly to
+testify, that they who have believed in God be careful to be
+pre-eminent in good works. These are becoming and advantageous to men.
+(9)But foolish disquisitions, and genealogies, and disputes, and
+contentions about the law avoid; for they are unprofitable and vain.
+
+(10)An heretical person after a first and second admonition reject;
+(11)knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being
+self-condemned.
+
+(12)When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, hasten to come to
+me unto Nicopolis: for there I have determined to pass the winter.
+
+(13)Send forward diligently Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, that nothing
+may be wanting for them. (14)And let those who belong to us learn also
+to be pre-eminent in good works for all necessary calls, that they be
+not without fruits.
+
+(15)All that are with me salute thee. Salute those who love us with
+fidelity.
+
+Grace be with you all. Amen.
+
+This epistle was written to Titus appointed by suffrage first bishop of
+the church of Crete, from Nicopolis in Macedonia.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO PHILEMON.
+
+PAUL, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy a brother, to Philemon
+the beloved, and our fellow-labourer, (2)and to Apphia the beloved, and
+to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church at thy house:
+(3)grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus
+Christ.
+
+(4)I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,
+(5)hearing of thy love and faith which thou hast towards the Lord
+Jesus, and unto all the saints; (6)that there may be an operative
+communication of thy faith made known by every good thing, which is in
+you towards Jesus Christ. (7)For we have great joy and consolation in
+thy love, because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed by thee,
+brother. (8)Wherefore, though I have in Christ great liberty to enjoin
+thee what is becoming, (9)I rather for love's sake entreat, being such
+as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ. (10)I
+entreat thee for my son, whom I have begotten during my bonds,
+Onesimus: (11)who in time past hath been an unprofitable servant to
+thee, but now very profitable to thee and to me: (12)whom I have sent
+back; thou therefore receive him, even as my own bowels: (13)whom I
+wished to detain about myself, that in thy stead he might have waited
+upon me during my bonds for the gospel: (14)but without thy consent
+would I do nothing; that this good deed of thine might not be as of
+necessity, but from thy own choice. (15)For to this end perhaps was he
+separated from thee for a season, that thou mightest receive him for
+ever; (16)no longer as a slave, but above a slave, as a brother
+beloved, especially by me, but how much more by thee, both in the
+flesh, and in the Lord? (17)If therefore thou holdest me a sharer with
+thee, receive him as myself. (18)If he hath injured thee or oweth thee
+ought, put that to my account; (19)I Paul have given it under my own
+hand, I will repay it, not to say to thee, that thou owest even thine
+own self unto me. (20)Yea, brother, I wish to have joy in thee in the
+Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. (21)Having confidence in thy
+obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do more
+than I say. (22)But at the same time prepare me also a lodging: for I
+hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
+
+(23)There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus;
+(24)Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-labourers.
+
+(25)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Amen.
+
+Written to Philemon from Rome, by Onesimus one of his household.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+GOD, who spake to the fathers of old at various times, and in different
+manners by the prophets, (2)in these last days hath spoken to us by a
+Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made
+the worlds; (3)who being the splendour of his glory, and the very
+impress of his substance, and upholding all things with his powerful
+word, by himself having effected the cleansing of our sins, he sat down
+at the right hand of Majesty on high; (4)made as much superior to the
+angels, as he hath inherited a more distinguished name than they.
+(5)For to which of the angels ever said he, "My Son art thou, I have
+to-day begotten thee[120]?" And again, "I will be to him a Father, and
+he shall be to me a Son[121]?" (6)And again, when he introduces the
+first-begotten into the world, he saith, "Let all the angels of God
+also worship him[122]." (7)And concerning the angels indeed he thus
+speaks: "Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministering servants a
+flame of fire[123]." (8)But to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is unto
+eternity; a sceptre of rectitude is the sceptre of thy kingdom. (9)Thou
+hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, thy God,
+hath anointed thee with the oil of exultation above those who partake
+with thee[124]." (10)"And thou from the beginning, O Lord, hast founded
+the earth, and the heavens are the works of thine hands. (11)They will
+be destroyed, but thou remainest; and they all will grow old as a
+garment, (12)and as a cloak thou wilt wrap them up, and they will
+undergo a change: but thou art the same, and thy years will never
+end[125]." (13)Unto which indeed of the angels said he ever, "Sit at my
+right hand until I put thine enemies for a footstool of thy feet[126]?"
+(14)Are they not all ministerial spirits, sent to perform service on
+account of those who are about to inherit salvation?
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+FOR this reason we ought to attend more diligently to the things which
+have been heard, lest by any means we let them flow by us. (2)For if
+the discourse spoken by angels was confirmed, and every transgression
+and disobedience received a just punishment as its due, (3)how shall we
+escape if we neglect so great salvation, which, commencing at the
+beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who
+had heard him; (4)God superadding his testimony with them, by signs,
+and wonders, and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost,
+according to his own will?
+
+(5)For he hath not subjected the future world, of which we are
+speaking, to the angels. (6)But one in a certain passage testifieth,
+saying, "What is man, that thou rememberest him, or a son of man, that
+thou regardest him?" (7)"Thou hast made him for a little while lower
+than angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, and hast
+placed him over the works of thy hands: (8)thou hast subjected all
+things under his feet[127]." Now in subjecting all things to him, he
+left nothing unsubjected to him; but at present we see not yet all
+things subjected to him. (9)But we see Jesus for a little while made
+lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and
+honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every
+one.
+
+(10)For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all
+things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to perfect the Author of
+their salvation by sufferings. (11)For both he that sanctifies, and
+they who are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause he is not
+ashamed to call them brethren, (12)saying, "I will declare thy name to
+my brethren, in the midst of the church I will sing hymns to
+thee[128]." (13)And again, "I will place my confidence in him[129]."
+And again, "Behold! Here am I, and the children which God hath given
+me[130]."
+
+(14)Seeing therefore that the children have partaken of flesh and
+blood, he also himself, in exact resemblance, partook of the same, that
+by death he might destroy him who held the power of death, that is, the
+devil; (15)and deliver those, even as many as through their whole life
+were subjects of bondage to the fear of death. (16)For he verily took
+not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham.
+(17)Wherefore he ought in all things to be made like to his brethren,
+in order to become a merciful and faithful high-priest in those things
+which relate to God, to make a propitiation for the sins of the people:
+(18)for inasmuch as he hath himself suffered, having been tempted, he
+is able to succour those who are tempted.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+WHEREFORE, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling,
+contemplate the apostle and high-priest whom ye confess, Jesus Christ;
+(2)who was faithful to him who appointed him, as Moses also was in all
+his house. (3)For this personage hath been counted worthy of higher
+glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who built it, hath greater honour than
+the house. (4)For every house is built by some person; but he who is
+the architect of all things is God. (5)And Moses indeed was faithful in
+all that house of his as a servant, to bear testimony of the things
+which should be after spoken; (6)but Christ as a son over his own
+house: whose house are we, if we hold firmly the confidence and
+glorying of hope stedfast unto the end. (7)Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost
+saith[131], To day if ye will hear his voice, (8)harden not your
+hearts, as in that bitter provocation, at the day of the temptation in
+the wilderness; (9)when your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my
+works during forty years. (10)Wherefore I was provoked against that
+generation, and said, They are always deluded in heart, and they have
+not known my ways: (11)so I swore in my wrath that they shall not enter
+into my rest. (12)Take heed, brethren, that there be not in any one of
+you a wicked heart of infidelity, _evident_ in departure from the
+living God: (13)but exhort one another daily, whilst to-day remains,
+that no one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. (14)For we
+are partakers with Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence
+firm unto the end; (15)while it is said, To-day if ye will hear his
+voice, harden not your hearts as in the provocation. (16)For some,
+though they had heard, provoked him; yet not all who came out of Egypt
+by Moses. (17)But against whom was he incensed forty years? Was it not
+against those who had sinned, whose corpses fell in the wilderness?
+(18)And to whom did he swear that they should not enter into his rest,
+but to those who did not believe? (19)So we see that they could not
+enter in because of unbelief.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+LET us fear then lest, though a promise be left of entering into his
+rest, any one of you should appear to fail of obtaining it. (2)For we
+are hearing the same gospel preached as they did; but the word heard
+did not profit them, not being incorporated by faith with those who
+heard it. (3)For we who have believed, have entered into the rest, even
+as he said, "So, I sware in my wrath, that they shall not enter into my
+rest;" and that notwithstanding the works were done from the foundation
+of the world. (4)For he said in a certain passage concerning the
+seventh day to this purport, "And God rested on the seventh day from
+all his works[132]." (5)And in this passage again, "They shall not
+enter into my rest." (6)Forasmuch therefore as it remaineth for some to
+enter into it, and they who first had the gospel preached to them
+entered not in because of unbelief; (7)again he limiteth a certain day,
+saying by David, To-day, after so long a time; as it is said, "To-day
+if ye will hear his voice harden not your hearts." (8)For if Joshua had
+given them the rest, he would not afterwards have spoken of another
+day. (9)A sabbatical rest then still remaineth for the people of God.
+(10)For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath rested from his
+works, as God did from his own. (11)Let us then earnestly endeavour to
+enter into that rest, lest any person fall after the same example of
+unbelief. (12)For the word of God is quickening, and energetic, and
+sharper than every two-edged sword, and piercing through and through,
+so as to divide both soul and spirit, both joints and spinal marrow,
+and critically judges the thoughts and intents of the heart. (13)Even
+creation is not invisible before him, but all things are naked, and
+fully displayed before his eyes, to whom we must give our account.
+
+(14)Having then a great high-priest passed through the heavens, Jesus
+the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession. (15)For we have not an
+high-priest incapable of a fellow-feeling with our infirmities, but one
+tempted in all points, in exact resemblance with ourselves, sin
+excepted. (16)Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne of
+grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+FOR, every high-priest taken from among men, is constituted on behalf
+of men for those services which relate to God, that he should offer
+both gifts and sacrifices for sins: (2)being able to feel tenderly for
+the ignorant and erroneous; forasmuch as he is himself encompassed with
+infirmity. (3)And on this account he ought, as for the people, so also
+for himself, to offer sacrifice for sins. (4)And no man assumes to
+himself this honour, but he who is called of God, even as Aaron was.
+(5)So Christ also did not himself assume the glory to become
+high-priest, but he _gave it_ who spake to him, "Thou art my Son; I
+have this day begotten thee." (6)As he saith also in another passage,
+"Thou art priest forever after the order of Melchisedec[133];" (7)who
+in the days of his flesh, with strong crying and tears, having offered
+up prayers and supplications to him who was able to save him from
+death, and being heard for his reverential awe, (8)though he was a son,
+he learned obedience from the things which he suffered: (9)and complete
+himself, he became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey him;
+(10)publicly proclaimed of God high-priest after the order of
+Melchisedec.
+
+(11)Concerning whom we have much to discourse, and of difficult
+interpretation to explain, seeing ye are dull of hearing. (12)For
+though ye ought for the time to be teachers of others, ye have again
+need that some one teach you the leading principles of the oracles of
+God; and are become as those who need milk, and not solid food. (13)For
+every one who useth milk is inexperienced in the word of righteousness:
+for he is an infant. (14)But solid nourishment is proper for grown men,
+even as many as by habit have their organs of perception exercised for
+the discernment both of good and evil.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+WHEREFORE, desisting from initiatory discourse respecting Christ, let
+us advance towards perfection; not again laying a foundation of
+repentance from dead works, and faith in God, (2)of the doctrine of
+ablutions, and of imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the
+dead, and of eternal judgment. (3)And so we will do, if God permit.
+(4)For it is not possible to renew again unto repentance those who have
+been once illuminated, and have tasted the celestial gift, and have
+been made partakers of the Holy Ghost, (5)and have tasted the good word
+of God, and the powers of the world to come, (6)and yet have fallen
+away: for they crucify again to themselves the Son of God, and expose
+him to public infamy. (7)For the earth which imbibes the rain which
+often falls upon it, and bringeth forth herbage suitable for those by
+whom it is cultured, receiveth a blessing from God; (8)but if it
+produceth thorns and thistles, it is abandoned, and near the curse _of
+barrenness_, whose end will be for burning.
+
+(9)But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are
+better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak. (10)For God
+is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have
+demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints,
+and still ministering. (11)But we earnestly desire that every one of
+you do manifest the same diligence, in order to obtain the full
+assurance of hope unto the end: (12)that ye be not slothful, but
+imitators of those who, by faith and long suffering, are inheriting the
+promises. (13)For God when he gave the promise to Abraham forasmuch as
+he had nothing greater to swear by, sware by himself, (14)saying,
+"Verily, blessing, I will bless thee, and multiplying, I will multiply
+thee[134]." (15)And so after long patient waiting he obtained the
+promise. (16)For men indeed swear by something greater than themselves;
+and an oath for confirmation is with them conclusive in all disputes.
+(17)And thus God, designing more abundantly to demonstrate to the heirs
+of promise the immutability of his will, pledged himself by oath,
+(18)that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to
+lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay
+hold on the hope set before us; (19)which, as an anchor for our soul,
+we hold both sure and stedfast, and entering into the sanctuary within
+the vail, (20)into which the forerunner for us is entered, even Jesus,
+made after the order of Melchisedec an high-priest for ever.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+FOR this Melchisedec, king of Salem, a priest of God most high, who met
+Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
+(2)to whom also Abraham gave a tenth share of all the spoil: being, as
+the interpretation of his name imports, first, King of righteousness,
+and then also King of Salem, that is, King of peace: (3)without father,
+without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor
+end of life, but in exact resemblance with the Son of God, abideth a
+priest for ever. (4)Now observe how great is this _Melchisedec_, to
+whom even Abraham the patriarch gave the tenth of the spoils. (5)For
+they indeed of the sons of Levi, who are admitted to priesthood, have
+an order to receive tithes from the people according to the law, that
+is, of their brethren, though also sprung from the loins of Abraham.
+(6)But he who derived not his genealogy from them, received tithes from
+Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises; (7)but without all
+dispute the inferior receives benediction from the superior. (8)And
+here indeed dying men receive the tithes, but there he hath a testimony
+borne to him that he liveth. (9)And, if I may so say, through Abraham
+even Levi, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes. (10)For he was as yet in
+the loins of his father when Melchisedec met him. (11)If therefore
+there was perfection by the Levitical priesthood (for under that the
+people had the law given to them), what farther need was there that
+another priest should arise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be
+called after the order of Aaron? (12)For the priesthood being
+transferred, there is of necessity an abrogation of the law also.
+(13)For he to whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe,
+in which no man approached the altar. (14)For it is evident that our
+Lord sprang from Judah; to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning
+the priesthood; (15)and it is yet more abundantly evident, that there
+should arise another priest after the likeness of Melchisedec, (16)who
+was not made such by the law of a carnal commandment, but by the power
+of a life indissoluble. (17)For the testimony is, Thou art a priest for
+ever after the order of Melchisedec. (18)For there is indeed an
+abrogation of the preceding command, because of its weakness and
+inutility. (19)For the law led to no perfection, but was an
+introduction to a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
+
+(20)Moreover, forasmuch as he was not _made priest_ without an oath,
+(21)(for they indeed were made priests without an oath; but he with an
+oath, by him who said unto him, "The Lord hath sworn, and will not
+repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:")
+(22)by so much is Jesus become the surety of a better testament.
+
+(23)And they indeed are many who were made priests, because by death
+they were prevented from abiding _in their office_: (24)but this
+person, because he abideth for ever, hath a priesthood that passeth not
+over to another. (25)Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost
+those who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make
+intercession for them. (26)For such an high-priest was suitable to us,
+holy, inoffensive, spotless, separate from sinners, and made higher
+than the heavens: (27)who hath not daily need, as the high-priests,
+first, to offer sacrifice for their own sins, afterwards, for those of
+the people: for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself.
+(28)For the law constitutes men high-priests, though they have
+infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is since the law,
+constitutes the Son, unto eternity completely perfect.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+NOW the summary of the things spoken is this: we have such an
+high-priest, who hath taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of
+Majesty in the heavens; (2)a minister of the holies, and of the true
+tabernacle which the Lord hath pitched, and not man. (3)For every
+high-priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices: wherefore
+it is necessary that this person also have somewhat to offer. (4)For if
+he were on earth, he would not be a priest, there being priests who
+offer gifts according to the law; (5)who perform the service after the
+figure and shadow of things in the heavens, as Moses was divinely
+instructed, when he was about to finish the tabernacle. "For see,"
+saith God, "that thou make all things according to the model shewed
+thee on the mount[135]." (6)But now hath Christ obtained a more
+excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better
+covenant, which hath been established on better promises.
+
+(7)For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been
+no place sought for a second. (8)For finding fault with them, he saith,
+"Behold, the days are coming, saith the Lord; and I will accomplish for
+the house of Israel and for the house of Judah a new covenant: (9)not
+according to that covenant which I made with their fathers, in the day
+when I laid hold upon their hand to lead them up out of the land of
+Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I took no longer
+care of them, saith the Lord. (10)For this is the covenant which I will
+make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; giving
+my laws to their understanding, even on their hearts will I inscribe
+them: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people.
+(11)And they shall no more teach every man his neighbour, and every one
+his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me from the mean
+man of them unto the great among them. (12)For I will be placable to
+their unrighteousnesses and their sins, and their iniquities I will
+never more remember[136]." (13)In calling it a new covenant, he hath
+made the first antiquated. Now what is antiquated and grown aged, is
+near evanescence.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+THEN also the first tabernacle had indeed regulations for the divine
+service, and a sanctuary furnished. (2)For the tabernacle was prepared;
+the first part, in which was both the candlestick, and the table, and
+the shew-bread, which is called the holy. (3)But behind the second vail
+was the tabernacle, called the holy of holies: (4)having the golden
+censer, and the coffer of the covenant, overlaid with gold within and
+without, in which were the golden urn containing the manna, and Aaron's
+rod which had budded, and the stone tables of the covenant; (5)and
+above, over it the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the propitiatory.
+(6)Now when these things were thus disposed, the priests entered
+continually into the first tabernacle indeed, performing the divine
+services: (7)but into the second once in every year entered the
+high-priest alone, not without blood, which he offered for his own
+inadvertencies, and for those of the people: (8)the Holy Ghost thus
+signifying, that the way into the holies was not yet made manifest,
+whilst the first tabernacle held its station; (9)which figurative
+representation _continues_ unto the present time, according to which
+both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, with respect to
+conscience, make him perfect who performs the services, (10)as they
+consist only of meats, and drinks, and different ablutions, and
+corporal services, until the appointed time of perfect reformation.
+
+(11)But Christ becoming the high-priest of future good things, through
+a better and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not
+of this creation; (12)nor by the blood of goats and of calves, but by
+his own blood, he entered once for all into the holies, having obtained
+eternal redemption.
+
+(13)For if the blood of bulls, and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer
+sprinkling the defiled sanctifieth to corporal purification, (14)how
+much more shall the blood of Christ, who, by the eternal Spirit,
+offered up himself in sacrifice without blemish to God, cleanse our
+conscience from dead works, that we may perform divine service to the
+living God?
+
+(15)And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that,
+death being suffered for the redemption of transgressions committed
+against the first testament, they who are called might receive the
+promise of an eternal inheritance. (16)For where a testament is, of
+necessity the death of the testator is implied. (17)For a testament is
+valid when men are dead; for else it is of no efficacy whilst the
+testator is alive. (18)Wherefore also that first testament was not
+consecrated without blood. (19)For when every command according to the
+law had been spoken by Moses to all the people, taking the blood of
+calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, he
+sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, (20)saying, This is
+the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you. (21)And
+the tabernacle also, and all the vessels employed in the divine
+service, he in like manner sprinkled with blood. (22)And almost all
+things are purified by blood according to the law, and without effusion
+of blood there is no remission of sin. (23)There was a necessity
+therefore that the representations of the things in heaven should be
+purified by these; but the celestial things themselves with better
+sacrifices than these. (24)For Christ is not entered into the holies
+made with hands, the antitypes of the true; but into heaven itself, now
+to appear before the presence of God for us: (25)and not that he should
+often offer up himself in sacrifice, as the high-priest enters every
+year into the holies with blood not his own, (26)(for in that case he
+must have suffered often since the foundation of the world:) but now
+once for all at the consummation of the ages hath he been manifested
+for the abolishing sin by the sacrifice of himself. (27)And forasmuch
+as it is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment,
+(28)so Christ having been once offered in sacrifice to bear the sins of
+men, will appear the second time without sin, to those who expect him,
+for their salvation.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+NOW the law, having a shadow of the good things which were to come, not
+the very substance of the things, cannot possibly, by the same
+sacrifices which they offer year by year continually, make those
+perfect who approach _God_; (2)else they would have discontinued to
+make the offering, because they who performed the service being once
+made clean, would have had no more sense of sins on their conscience.
+(3)But in these _sacrifices_ there is a commemoration of sins every
+year. (4)For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should
+take away sin. (5)Wherefore, coming into the world, he saith,
+"Sacrifice and oblation thou hast not chosen, but thou hast exactly
+fashioned a body for me: (6)thou hast had no delight in whole
+burnt-offerings and sacrifices for sin: (7)then I said, Here am I; (in
+the volume of the book it is written of me) I come to do thy will, O
+God[137]." (8)Having said before that sacrifice, and oblation, and
+whole burnt-offerings and sin-offerings thou hast not chosen, nor
+takest pleasure in, (which are offered according to the law,) (9)he
+then added, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He abolishes the first
+that he may establish the second. (10)By the which will we are
+sanctified through the oblation of the body of Jesus Christ, once for
+all.
+
+(11)And every priest standeth indeed daily performing the divine
+service, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which cannot
+possibly take away sins: (12)but this person, having offered one
+sacrifice for sins, for ever hath seated himself at the right hand of
+God; (13)henceforth waiting till his enemies be put as a footstool for
+his feet. (14)For by one oblation he hath made those perfect for ever
+who are sanctified.
+
+(15)Now the Holy Ghost also beareth this testimony to us: for after
+declaring before, (16)"This is the testament which I will appoint to
+them after those days, saith the Lord; giving my laws to their hearts,
+even on their minds will I inscribe them;" (17)_he adds,_ "and their
+sins and their iniquities I will in no wise remember any more." (18)Now
+where there is remission of these, no more offering for sin _is
+needed_.
+
+(19)Having therefore, brethren, entire liberty of entrance into the
+holies by the blood of Jesus--(20)a way, which he hath consecrated for
+us, newly opened, and giving life, through the vail, that is, his
+flesh; (21)and having a great priest over the house of God, (22)let us
+come to him with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our
+hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and the body washed with pure
+water: (23)let us hold fast the profession of hope unwavering, (for he
+who promises is faithful.) (24)and let us attentively observe one
+another, to excite an ardour of love and of good works: (25)not
+deserting the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom with
+some, but exhorting to it; and so much the more, as ye see the day
+approaching.
+
+(26)For if we sin wilfully after we have received the knowledge of the
+truth, no more sacrifice for sins remaineth; (27)but a certain terrible
+expectation of judgment, and a burning indignation, ready to devour
+these enemies.
+
+(28)Any man who treated the law of Moses with neglect, was put to
+death, without mercy, on the deposition of two or three witnesses:
+(29)by how much, think ye, shall he be counted worthy of more condign
+punishment who hath trampled on the Son of God, and regarded the blood
+of his testament, by which he was sanctified, as an unclean thing, and
+hath treated the gracious Spirit contumeliously? (30)For we know him
+who declares, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord[138]."
+And again, "The Lord will judge his people." (31)It is a fearful thing
+to fall into the hands of the living God.
+
+(32)But remember the past days in which, after ye had been illuminated,
+ye endured a great conflict of sufferings; (33)partly while publicly
+exposed to revilings and tribulations, partly as being in communion
+with those who were treated in this manner. (34)For ye have been
+fellow-sufferers with my bonds, and received with joy the plundering of
+your properties, knowing in yourselves that you have in the heavens a
+better substance, and permanent.
+
+(35)Recede not therefore from your boldness of profession, which brings
+a great recompence of reward. (36)For ye have need of patience, that
+after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise. (37)For
+yet a little, very little while, and he that is coming will come, and
+will not delay. (38)"The just man then will live by faith[139];" and if
+he draw back, my soul shall have no delight in him. (39)But we are not
+of those who turn back unto perdition; but of those who believe to the
+salvation of the soul.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+NOW faith is the realizing confidence of the things hoped for, and the
+demonstration of things unseen: (2)for thereby the ancients obtained a
+testimony of approbation.
+
+(3)By faith we understand that the worlds were exactly formed by the
+word of God, so that the visible objects were not made out of things
+which now appear.
+
+(4)By faith Abel offered unto God a sacrifice of more excellence than
+Cain, by which he received a testimony that he was a righteous man, God
+bearing witness upon his gifts: and by this, though dead, he still
+speaketh.
+
+(5)By faith Enoch was translated, so as not to see death; and was not
+found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he
+was recorded to have been acceptable to God. (6)But without faith it is
+impossible to be acceptable; for he must believe, who cometh unto God,
+that he exists, and is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
+
+(7)By faith Noah, being divinely warned respecting things not yet seen,
+filled with reverential awe, prepared an ark for the salvation of his
+household, by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the
+righteousness which is by faith.
+
+(8)By faith Abraham, called to go forth unto a place which he should in
+future obtain as an heritage, obeyed; and he went forth, not knowing
+whither he was going. (9)By faith he sojourned in the land of promise,
+as a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the co-heirs
+of the same promise. (10)For he expected a city having foundations, of
+which God is the planner and architect.
+
+(11)By faith also that very Sarah, who was barren, received ability for
+the conception of seed, and past the usual time of life brought forth a
+child, because she accounted that he who promised it, would be true to
+his promise. (12)Wherefore even from one person, and he become dead in
+respect to these matters, there sprang a race, as the stars of heaven
+for multitude, and as the sand, which is on the shore of the sea,
+innumerable. (13)All these died in faith, not having received the
+promises, but beholding them at a great distance, though believing and
+embracing them, and confessing that they were strangers and sojourners
+in the land. (14)Now they who speak thus, shew evidently that they are
+in earnest search of their native country. (15)And if indeed they had
+fixed their minds on that from whence they had gone forth, they might
+have had opportunity to go back to it again. (16)But now their longing
+desires are after a better country, that is, the heavenly one:
+wherefore God is not ashamed of them to be called their God: for he
+hath prepared a city for them.
+
+(17)By faith Abraham, when tried, offered up Isaac; and he who had
+received the promise, presented in sacrifice his only begotten son,
+(18)unto whom it had been said, "That by Isaac shall there be a seed
+bearing thy name[140]:" (19)reasoning that God was able to raise him up
+again, even from the dead; from whence also figuratively he had
+received him.
+
+(20)By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau with regard to future things.
+
+(21)By faith, dying Jacob blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and bowed
+down in adoration upon the top of his staff.
+
+(22)By faith Joseph, approaching his end, made mention of the children
+of Israel's departure thence; and gave a charge respecting his bones.
+
+(23)By faith Moses, after he was born, was hid three months by his
+parents, because they saw the child singularly beautiful; and they were
+not intimidated by the command of the king.
+
+(24)By faith Moses, when he became a grown man, refused to be called
+the son of Pharaoh's daughter; (25)choosing rather to suffer
+afflictions with the people of God, than to have a temporary fruition
+of sin; (26)esteeming the reproach of Christ riches greater than the
+treasures of Egypt: for he looked earnestly to the recompence of
+reward. (27)By faith he forsook Egypt, not intimidated by the wrath of
+the king: for he boldly persisted, as seeing the invisible _Jehovah_.
+(28)By faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of the blood,
+that the destroyer of the first-born might not touch them.
+
+(29)By faith they passed through the Red sea, as on dry ground; which
+the Egyptians attempting to do were swallowed up.
+
+(30)By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after being circled round seven
+days.
+
+(31)By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with those who were
+infidels, having received the spies in peace.
+
+(32)And what more shall I say: for the time would fail me if I should
+make a narration concerning Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and
+Jephtha, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets: (33)who by faith
+vanquished kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped
+the mouths of lions, (34)extinguished the force of fire, escaped the
+edge of the sword, they were made strong out of weakness, became mighty
+in battle, routed the armies of aliens. (35)Women received by a
+resurrection their dead: but others were tortured, not accepting a
+release; that they might obtain a better resurrection: (36)and others
+had trials of mockeries and whippings, yea and farther of chains and
+imprisonment: (37)they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they
+experienced the severest trials, they were slain by the edge of the
+sword: they went about wrapped in skins of sheep and goats, destitute
+of all things, pressed down with afflictions, suffering all kind of
+misery; (38)of whom the world was not worthy: they wandered up and down
+in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens, and caverns of the earth.
+(39)And these all though having obtained a testimony by faith, received
+not the promise: (40)God having provided for us something better, that
+without us they should not attain to perfection.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+THEREFORE also seeing we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding
+us, laying aside every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let
+us run with patience the race lying before us, (2)earnestly looking up
+to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the joy set
+before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at
+the right hand of the throne of God. (3)Consider then attentively him
+that endured from sinners such opposition against himself, that ye be
+not wearied out, fainting in your souls. (4)As yet ye have not resisted
+unto blood, struggling against sin. (5)And have you forgotten the
+exhortation which is addressed to you, as children, "My son, count not
+lightly of the Lord's childlike correction, nor faint when under his
+rebuke: (6)for whom the Lord loveth he correcteth, and scourgeth every
+son whom he receiveth[141]." (7)If ye patiently endure correction, God
+carries himself towards you as his children: for who is the son whom
+the father doth not correct? (8)If then ye are without correction, of
+which all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not children.
+
+(9)If then we have had the fathers of our flesh for correctors, and
+reverenced them; shall we not much more be under subjection to the
+Father of spirits, and live? (10)For they indeed for a few days as
+seemed proper to themselves corrected us; but he for our own advantage,
+that we might be partakers of his holiness. (11)Now all correction at
+the moment seemeth not to be cause for joy, but for sorrow; but after a
+while it produceth peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have
+thereby been disciplined.
+
+(12)Wherefore stretch out again the hands that hang down, and the
+paralytic knees; (13)and make strait paths for your feet, that what is
+halting may not be turned out of the way; but that it may rather be
+healed.
+
+(14)Earnestly seek peace with all men, and holiness, without which no
+man shall see the Lord: (15)carefully observing lest any of you fail of
+attaining the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up
+trouble you, and by it many be defiled; (16)lest there be any
+fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of bread
+parted with his birthrights. (17)For ye know, that when afterwards he
+wished to inherit the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place
+for a change of _his father's_ mind, though he sought it earnestly with
+tears. (18)For ye have not approached the mountain that could only be
+groped for, and that burned with fire, and the thick cloud, and the
+darkness, and the tempest, (19)and the sound of a trumpet, and the
+voice of words, which they who heard, earnestly begged that the
+discourse might not be directed to them: (20)for they could not bear
+the charge given, and "If but a beast touch the mountain he shall be
+stoned, or shot through with a dart[142]:" (21)and so terrible was the
+appearance, that Moses said, I am exceedingly afraid and trembling:
+(22)but ye are come unto mount Sion, and to the city of the living God,
+to the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, (23)and to the
+general assembly and church of the first-born registered in the
+heavens, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of just men
+perfected, (24)and to Jesus the mediator of the new testament, and to
+the blood of sprinkling, which speaketh better things than that of
+Abel.
+
+(25)Beware that ye reject not him that speaketh: for if they escaped
+not, who rejected him, that upon earth spake by divine influence, much
+more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him who speaks from
+heaven: (26)whose voice then shook the earth, but now he hath promised,
+saying, "Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also the
+heaven[143]." (27)Now this word yet once more manifests the removal of
+the things shaken, as of things formed, that the things not shaken may
+endure.
+
+(28)Wherefore receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, may we hold
+fast the grace, by which we can offer to God acceptably divine service,
+with reverence and pious awe: (29)for our God is a devouring fire.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+LET brotherly love continue. (2)Forget not to exercise hospitality: for
+thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
+
+(3)Remember those who are in chains, as in chains with them; and those
+who are suffering afflictions, as being yourselves also in the body.
+
+(4)Marriage is honourable for all persons, and the marriage bed
+undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
+
+(5)Let the tenor of your life be divested of the love of money; content
+with your present possessions: for he hath said, "I will in no wise
+leave thee, neither will I in any case forsake thee[144]." (6)So that
+we may with confidence say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear
+what man shall do unto me.
+
+(7)Remember your presidents, who have spoken to you the word of God:
+the ultimate issue of whose conduct attentively observing, be imitators
+of their fidelity.
+
+(8)Jesus Christ _is_ the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever. (9)Be
+not tossed about by various and strange doctrines: for it is good to
+have the heart firmly established by grace, not by meats, in which
+observances they who have walked have found no manner of advantage.
+(10)We have an altar, of which they have no right to eat, who perform
+the service in the tabernacle. (11)For the bodies of those beasts are
+burnt without the camp, whose blood for a sin offering is brought into
+the holy of holies by the high-priest. (12)Wherefore Jesus also, that
+he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the
+gate.
+
+(13)Therefore let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his
+reproach. (14)For we have not here an abiding city, but we earnestly
+seek that which is to come. (15)By him therefore let us offer a
+sacrifice of praise perpetually to God, that is the fruit of our lips
+confessing his name. (16)But of beneficence, and liberal distribution,
+be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.
+
+(17)Obey your presidents, and be subject to them: for they are vigilant
+for your souls, as being to render an account, that they may do it with
+joy, and not groaning: for that would be disadvantageous for you.
+
+(18)Pray for us: for we have confidence that we maintain a good
+conscience, in all things desirous to conduct ourselves with
+propriety.--(19)But I entreat you the rather to do this, that I may the
+more speedily be restored to you.
+
+(20)Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord
+Jesus, the great pastor of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting
+testament, (21)make you fit for every good work to do his will,
+producing in you that which is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus
+Christ; to whom be glory unto the everlasting ages. Amen.
+
+(22)But I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I
+have written to you in few words.
+
+(23)Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he
+come shortly, I will see you.
+
+(24)Salute all your presiding ministers, and all the saints. They of
+Italy salute you.
+
+(25)Grace be with you all.--Amen.
+
+Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE GENERAL OF JAMES THE APOSTLE.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+JAMES, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve
+tribes which are dispersed, greeting.
+
+(2)My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into various trials;
+(3)knowing that the proof of your faith produceth patience. (4)But let
+patience have its work perfected, that ye may be perfect and complete,
+deficient in nothing. (5)But if any man of you be deficient in wisdom,
+let him ask it of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth
+not and it shall be given him. (6)But let him ask in faith, harbouring
+no doubt: for he who is doubtful is like a wave of the sea, driven by
+the wind, and in constant agitation. (7)For let not that man think that
+he shall receive any thing from the Lord. (8)A double-minded man is
+unsteady in all his ways.
+
+(9)Let the brother low in station rejoice in his elevation: (10)but the
+rich, in his abasement: for as the flower of grass he shall pass away.
+(11)For the sun arose with fervour, and burnt up the grass, and the
+flower of it fell off, and the beauty of its appearance was lost: just
+so the rich man in his course of life shall wither away. (12)Blessed is
+the man who patiently supports temptation: for when he is proved, he
+shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those
+who love him. (13)Let no man under temptation say, I am tempted of God:
+for God is incapable of temptation from evils, and he tempteth no man:
+(14)but every person is tempted, when by his own peculiar passion he is
+born away, and ensnared. (15)Then passion impregnated, bringeth forth
+sin, and sin reaching its consummation, bringeth forth death. (16)Be
+not deceived, my beloved brethren.
+
+(17)Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, descending
+from the father of illuminations, with whom there is no variableness,
+nor shadow of change. (18)Of his own choice he produced us by the word
+of truth, that we might be a sort of first fruit of his
+creatures.--(19)Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift
+to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. (20)For the wrath of man worketh
+not the righteousness of God. (21)Wherefore laying aside all vicious
+pollution, and the abundance of iniquity, receive with meekness the
+ingrafted word, which hath power to save your souls. (22)But be ye
+doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves by false
+reasoning. (23)For if any man be a hearer of the word, and not a doer,
+he is like a man that looks at his natural face in a glass; (24)for he
+beheld himself, and went away, and immediately forgot what sort of
+person he was. (25)But he that looketh into the perfect law of liberty,
+and perseveres, this man not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of
+the work, he shall be blessed in his practice.
+
+(26)If any man thinks he is a religious character among you, and
+bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's
+religion is vain. (27)Pure religion and undefiled with God even the
+Father is this, To pay diligent attention to the orphans and widows in
+their affliction, and to preserve himself spotless from the world.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+MY brethren, hold not the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus shewing a
+respect for persons. (2)For if there come into your congregation a man
+with a gold ring, and in splendid apparel, and there come in also a
+poor man in a sordid garb; (3)and ye fix your eyes upon him who bears
+the splendid robe, and say to him, Sit thou here in an honourable
+place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit here under
+my footstool: (4)are you not thus partial among yourselves, and form
+your decision from bad reasonings? (5)Hear me, my beloved brethren.
+Hath not God elected the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and
+heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to those who love him;
+(6)but ye have put contempt on the poor man? Do not the rich men
+tyrannize over you? and they drag you to the tribunals. (7)Do they not
+blaspheme that honourable name by which ye are called? (8)If indeed ye
+fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy
+neighbour as thyself, ye do well: (9)but if ye have respect of persons,
+ye commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. (10)For
+whosoever shall keep the whole law, but offendeth in a single
+particular, he is chargeable with the breach of all. (11)For he that
+said, Thou shalt not commit adultery, said also, Thou shalt not commit
+murder. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, yet dost commit murder,
+thou art a transgressor of the law.
+
+(12)So speak, and so act, as those who shall be judged by the law of
+liberty. (13)For judgment without mercy shall be on him who shewed no
+mercy, and mercy glorieth against judgment.
+
+(14)What is the advantage, my brethren, if a man profess to have faith,
+but hath not works; can faith save him? (15)Now if a brother or sister
+be naked, and destitute of daily food, (16)and should one of you say to
+them, Go in peace, be warm, be replenished with food: yet if ye give
+them not the necessaries for their body; what doth it avail? (17)So
+also faith, if it hath not works, is dead itself.
+
+(18)Perhaps a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me
+thy faith by thy works, and I will shew thee by my works my faith.
+(19)Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils
+also believe and tremble. (20)But wilt thou know, O vain man, that
+faith without works is dead? (21)Was not our father Abraham justified
+by works, when he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar? (22)Thou
+seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith
+consummated. (23)And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, "Abraham
+believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness[145];" and he
+was called "the friend of God[146]." (24)Observe therefore that by
+works a man is justified, and not by faith merely. (25)But was not
+Rahab the harlot in like manner justified by works, when she
+entertained the messengers, and sent them away by a different road?
+(26)For as the body without breath is dead, so faith without works is
+dead also.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+MY brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive a
+severer judgment. (2)For in many things we all offend. If any man
+offend not in word, he is a perfect man, and capable of reining in the
+whole body. (3)Behold, we put bits into the horses' mouths, that they
+may obey us, and we turn about their whole body. (4)Behold also the
+ships, though so great, and driven by tempestuous winds, are turned
+about by the smallest rudder, whithersoever the inclination of the
+pilot pleaseth. (5)So also the tongue is a little member, and proudly
+vaunts. Behold how great a pile of wood, a little fire kindleth! (6)And
+the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: in such manner is the tongue
+placed among our members, that it defileth all the body, and setteth on
+fire the circle of nature; and is set on fire of hell. (7)For every
+species of wild beasts, and also of birds, of reptiles, and even of
+fishes, is tamed, and hath also been tamed by human ingenuity: (8)but
+the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly
+poison. (9)With it we bless God even the Father; and with the same we
+curse men, though after the likeness of God. (10)Out of the same mouth
+goeth forth blessing and cursing. These things, my brethren, ought not
+to be thus. (11)Doth a fountain from the same aperture spout forth
+sweet water and bitter? (12)Can a fig-tree, my brethren, produce
+olives; or a vine figs? so also can no fountain send forth salt water
+and sweet.
+
+(13)Who is a wise man and intelligent among you, let him shew in a
+becoming conduct his works with the meekness of wisdom. (14)But if ye
+have bitter envy and contention in your heart, boast not, and lie not
+against the truth. (15)This is not the wisdom which cometh from above,
+but is earthly, sensual, diabolical. (16)For where envy and contention
+dwell, there is tumult and every vile deed. (17)But the wisdom from
+above is first pure, then peaceable, meek, easily persuadable, full of
+mercy and good fruits, impartial, and void of dissimulation. (18)But
+the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for those who are
+peacemakers.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+FROM whence come wars and conflicts among you? spring they not from
+hence, even from your passions, which war in your members? (2)Ye
+eagerly covet, yet have not: ye murder, and are envious, yet cannot
+obtain _your object_; ye wage war, but have not, because ye pray not.
+(3)Ye ask, and receive nothing, because ye ask vilely, in order to
+consume it on your sensual appetites.
+
+(4)Ye adulterers and adultresses, know ye not that friendship with the
+world is enmity against God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of
+the world is set down an enemy to God. (5)Think ye that the scripture
+saith without meaning, The spirit which dwelleth in you strongly urges
+to envy? (6)But he giveth mightier grace. Wherefore he saith, "God sets
+himself against the proud, but giveth grace to the lowly[147]."
+
+(7)Be in subjection then to God. Resist the devil, and he will fly from
+you. (8)Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Make clean your
+hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded. (9)Be
+bitterly afflicted and lament, and let your tears run down; let your
+laughter be converted into mourning, and your joy into dejection.
+(10)Be humbled in the presence of God, so he will exalt you.
+
+(11)Traduce not one another, brethren. He that traduceth his brother,
+and judgeth his brother, traduceth the law, and judgeth the law: but if
+thou judgest the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but as judge.
+(12)There is one lawgiver, who can save or destroy: who art thou that
+judgest another man?
+
+(13)Come now, ye that talk, To-day or to-morrow we will go to such a
+town, and do business there during one year, and traffic, and make
+great profits: (14)though ye know nothing of what shall be to-morrow.
+For what is your life? It is but a vapour which appeareth for a little
+while, and then vanishes away. (15)Instead of your saying, If the Lord
+pleases, and we are alive, then we will do this or that thing. (16)But
+now ye glory in your proud boastings: all such glorying is wicked.
+(17)Therefore if a man knoweth how to act properly, and doth not, he is
+criminal.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+COME now, ye rich men, let your tears run down, howling over your
+miseries which are coming upon you. (2)Your wealth is corrupted, and
+your robes are moth-eaten. (3)Your gold and silver is cankered with
+rust; and the rust upon them is a testimony against you, and shall eat
+into your flesh as fire. Ye have heaped up treasures in the last days.
+(4)Behold, the wages of the workmen who have mowed down your fields,
+which is kept back by you from them, crieth out: and the loud moans of
+the reapers are entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
+
+(5)Ye have gormandized upon the earth, and lived in every luxury: ye
+have pampered your hearts, as in a day of feasting on the victim slain.
+(6)Ye have falsely condemned, ye have murdered the just man; nor doth
+he resist you. (7)Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of
+the Lord. See, the husbandman waits for the precious fruit of the
+earth, in patient expectation for it, till it receives the former and
+the latter rain. (8)Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts; for the
+coming of the Lord is at hand.
+
+(9)Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest be ye condemned: lo!
+the judge standeth at the gates. (10)My brethren, take a pattern for
+suffering affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken
+to you in the name of the Lord.
+
+(11)Behold, we esteem those blessed who patiently endure. Ye have heard
+of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; for the Lord
+is full of bowels of mercy, and tenderly compassionate.
+
+(12)But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven,
+nor by earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your
+no, no; that ye fall not under condemnation.
+
+(13)Is any man among you under afflictions? let him pray. Is any man
+happy in mind? let him sing psalms. (14)Is any man sick among you? let
+him send for the presbyters of the church; and let them pray over him,
+anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: (15)and the prayer of
+faith shall recover the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and
+if he hath committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
+
+(16)Confess your offences one to another, and pray for one another,
+that ye may be healed. The energetic prayer of a righteous man is
+mightily prevalent. (17)Elias was a man of like feelings with us, and
+he prayed fervently that it should not rain; and there fell no rain on
+the earth during three years and six months. (18)And he prayed again,
+and the heavens gave rain, and the earth shot up its fruit.
+
+(19)Brethren, if any man among you should have erred from the truth,
+and one convert him; (20)let him know, that he that converteth a sinner
+from the error of his way will save a soul from death, and will cover a
+multitude of sins.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF PETER THE APOSTLE.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PETER, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the sojourners, dispersed through
+Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, (2)elect according to
+the foreknowledge of God the Father, by sanctification of the Spirit,
+that they might be brought to the obedience, and sprinkled with the
+blood of Jesus Christ: grace unto you and peace be multiplied.
+
+(3)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
+according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto an
+animating hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
+(4)for an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading,
+reserved in the heavens for you, (5)who are guarded by the omnipotence
+of God, through faith to obtain the salvation which is ready to appear
+at the last time. (6)Wherein ye exult, though yet for a little space,
+(if it must be so,) ye are in sorrow through various trials: (7)that
+the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is
+of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise
+and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ: (8)whom though
+ye have not seen, ye love; on whom, though ye have not as yet gazed,
+yet believing, ye exult with joy unutterable and glorious: (9)receiving
+the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (10)Concerning
+which salvation the prophets eagerly sought and diligently inquired,
+who prophesied of the grace which is come to you: (11)investigating to
+what time and to what conjuncture the Spirit of Christ in them pointed,
+when predicting the sufferings coming upon Christ, and the glories
+subsequent thereto. (12)To whom it was revealed, that not for
+themselves, but for us were their ministrations employed in the things
+which are now declared unto you by those who have preached the gospel
+unto you by the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; on which things the
+angels bending forwards eagerly desire to gaze.
+
+(13)Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, vigilant, wait with
+assured hope for the grace, which shall be brought unto you at the
+revelation of Jesus Christ; (14)as obedient children, not conformed to
+the former passions of the days of your ignorance: (15)but as he who
+hath called you is holy, be ye holy also in all your conduct:
+(16)because it is written, "Be ye holy; for I am holy[148]." (17)And if
+ye invoke him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth
+according to every man's work, conduct yourselves during the time of
+your sojourning with _jealous_ fear: (18)knowing that ye have not been
+redeemed out of your vain manner of life, derived traditionally from
+your fathers, by the corruptible things, silver and gold, (19)but by
+the precious blood of Christ, as the unblemished and spotless lamb:
+(20)who was indeed predestined before the foundation of the world, but
+manifested in these last times for us, (21)who by him believe in God,
+that raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and
+hope might be in God. (22)Having purified your souls by obedience to
+the truth through the Spirit unto fraternal affection undissembled,
+love each other intensely out of a pure heart: (23)born again, not of
+corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the quickening word of God,
+and which abideth for ever. (24)"For all flesh is as grass, and all the
+glory of man, as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the
+flower of it falleth off[149]:" (25)but the word of the Lord abideth
+for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto
+you.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+WHEREFORE putting far away wickedness of every kind, and all deceit,
+and hypocrisies, and envyings, and all backbitings, (2)as new-born
+babes desire earnestly the unadulterated milk of the word, that ye may
+grow thereby: (3)if so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
+(4)Whom approaching, as the living stone, rejected indeed of men, but
+elect of God, and honourable, (5)ye also, as living stones, are built
+up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual
+sacrifices, well pleasing to God through Jesus Christ. (6)Wherefore
+also it is contained in the scripture, "Behold, I lay in Sion a
+cornerstone, elect, precious, and the believer on him shall never be
+confounded[150]." (7)By you therefore who believe is he honoured: but
+respecting the disobedient, "the stone which the builders rejected,
+this very stone is become the head of the corner, (8)and a stone of
+stumbling, and rock of offence[151]," to those who stumble at the word,
+disobedient; whereunto also they were appointed. (9)But ye are an elect
+race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired by purchase;
+that ye should publish abroad the excellencies of him, who hath called
+you out of darkness into his marvellous light: (10)who in time past
+were not a people, but are now the people of God; who had not obtained
+mercy, but are now the objects of mercy.
+
+(11)Beloved, I exhort you, as strangers and sojourners, Abstain from
+carnal lusts, which war against the soul; (12)having your conduct
+ornamental among the Gentiles: that, whereas they malign you as wicked
+doers, they may, being eye-witnesses of your good works, glorify God in
+the day when he visits them.
+
+(13)Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's
+sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate; (14)or to governors,
+as sent by him for the punishment of wicked doers, but the praise of
+those who do well. (15)For such is the will of God, that by well doing
+ye hold under restraint the ignorance of foolish men: (16)as free, yet
+not using liberty as a cloak for wicked practices; but as being
+servants of God. (17)Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.
+Honour the king.
+
+(18)Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear, not only
+to the good and gentle, but even to the froward. (19)For this is
+gracious conduct, if for conscience towards God, any man undergo
+sorrows, suffering wrongfully. (20)For what glory would there be, if
+committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but if,
+when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this is
+graciously accepted of God. (21)For hereunto have ye been called,
+because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving you a pattern, that
+ye should follow his steps; (22)who did no sin, neither was guile found
+in his mouth: (23)who, when reviled, reviled not again; when he
+suffered, he used no menaces; but referred himself to him who judgeth
+righteously: (24)who himself bore our sins in his own body on the tree,
+that we, being dead unto sins, might live unto righteousness; "by whose
+stripes, _even_ his, ye were healed[152]." (25)For ye were as sheep
+wandering astray; but are now returned unto the pastor and bishop of
+your souls.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+LIKEWISE, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, even
+if some obey not the word, by their wives' conduct without the word,
+they may be won over; (2)being eye-witnesses of your chaste behaviour
+with timidity. (3)Whose adorning let it not be that exterior one of
+braided locks, and golden trimmings, and dresses put on with nicety;
+(4)but let it be the hidden man of the heart, with that incorruptible
+ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God
+highly valuable. (5)For so in times of old the holy women also, who
+hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own
+husbands; (6)as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children
+ye are, if ye do well, and are not affrighted with any terror.
+
+(7)Ye husbands, in like manner dwell with them discreetly, putting
+respect on the dear woman as being the weaker vessel, and as co-heirs
+of the grace of life, so that your prayers may meet no interruption.
+
+(8)Finally, be all like-minded, sympathizing, loving fraternally,
+compassionate, friendly hearted, (9)not returning evil for evil, or
+railing for railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing;
+knowing that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the
+_divine_ benediction. (10)"For he that would love life, and see good
+days, let him restrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking
+guile. (11)Let him depart from every wicked thing, and do good; let him
+seek peace, and pursue it[153]." (12)For the eyes of the Lord are upon
+the just, and his ears open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord
+is against those who practise wicked things. (13)And who will do you
+harm if ye be imitators of him that is good? (14)But if ye should even
+suffer for righteousness, blessed are ye: be not afraid of their
+terror, neither be troubled, (15)but sanctify the Lord God in your
+hearts: and be always ready with your reply to every man who demands a
+reason respecting the hope which is in you with meekness and fear:
+(16)keeping a good conscience; that whereas they malign you, as evil
+doers, they may be confounded who take pleasure in ridiculing your good
+conduct in Christ. (17)For it is better (if it be God's will) to suffer
+as well doers than as evil doers. (18)For Christ also suffered once for
+sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, put to
+death indeed in the flesh, but raised to life by the Spirit: (19)by
+which also he went and preached to those spirits imprisoned; (20)who in
+time of old were disobedient, when the long suffering of God in the
+days of Noe waited, while the ark was preparing, in which a few, that
+is, eight persons, were preserved through the water. (21)The antitype
+to which baptism now saveth us (not the mere removal of filth from the
+flesh, but the engagement of a good conscience to God), by the
+resurrection of Jesus Christ: (22)who is at the right hand of God, gone
+into heaven, angels and dominations and powers being put in subjection
+under him.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+CHRIST then having suffered for us in the flesh, be ye also in mind
+armed for the same conflict: for he that hath suffered in the flesh
+hath ceased from sinning; (2)that he might not spend the remaining
+space of life in the flesh after human passions, but the divine will.
+(3)For the time past of life is enough for us to have wrought the will
+of the heathen, when we walked in all impurities, lewd appetites,
+excess of wine, revels, drinking-bouts, and abominable idolatries;
+(4)wherein they think it a strange thing, that you are not running with
+them into the same gulph of profligacy, spreading every scandalous
+report of you: (5)who shall give an account to him, who holds himself
+ready to judge the living and the dead. (6)For to this end was the
+gospel preached to those that are dead, that they might be judged
+indeed in the flesh according to the will of men, but live in spirit
+according to the will of God.
+
+(7)But the end of all things is near: be ye therefore sober-minded, and
+vigilant in prayers. (8)But above all things have fervent love towards
+each other: for love will conceal a multitude of faults.
+
+(9)Exercise hospitality one towards another without grudgings. (10)Let
+every one, according as he hath received a gift, minister it to others,
+as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (11)If any man speak,
+let it be agreeably to the oracles of God; if any man act as a deacon,
+let it be from the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God
+may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory and might for
+ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(12)Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial among you which is to
+bring you to the test, as though something strange happened to you;
+(13)but as ye share in the sufferings of Christ rejoice, that at the
+revelation of his glory also ye may hail him with exultations. (14)If
+ye suffer reproach for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the
+spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: by them indeed he is
+blasphemed, but by you he is glorified. (15)Let no one of you then
+suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or a meddler in
+other persons' business. (16)But if any man suffer as a Christian, let
+him not be ashamed; but let him give glory to God on this very account.
+(17)For now is the time when judgment is commencing at the house of
+God; and if it begin with us, what will be the end of those who obey
+not the gospel of God? (18)And if the righteous man is hardly saved,
+where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? (19)Wherefore let those
+who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him in
+well-doing as to the faithful Creator.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+THE presbyters among you I exhort, who am a co-presbyter and a witness
+of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory which shall be
+revealed: (2)feed the flock of God which is among you, exercising your
+pastoral office not of necessity, but of choice, not for base gain, but
+with alacrity of mind; (3)not as domineering over your allotted
+congregations, but as being examples of the flock. (4)And when the arch
+Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that will
+never fade away.
+
+(5)In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your
+elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from
+head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the
+proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly. (6)Humble yourselves therefore
+beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season:
+(7)casting all your anxiety upon him; for he careth for you. (8)Be
+sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion,
+prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour: (9)against whom stand
+fast, firm in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are
+fully endured by the brotherhood which is in the world. (10)But the God
+of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus,
+when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish,
+strengthen, settle you. (11)To him be glory and might for ever and
+ever. Amen.
+
+(12)By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I think, I have written to you a
+few words, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God
+wherein ye are standing fast. (13)She who is co-elect at Babylon,
+saluteth you, and my son Mark.
+
+(14)Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that
+are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND GENERAL EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLE PETER.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+SIMON Peter, the servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have
+obtained with us the same precious faith by the righteousness of our
+God and Saviour Jesus Christ: (2)grace unto you and peace be multiplied
+through the knowledge of God, even Jesus our Lord, (3)as his divine
+power hath freely given us all things tending to life and godliness,
+through the acknowledgment of him who hath called us to glory and
+fortitude: (4)whereby superlatively great and precious promises are
+freely given to us: that by these ye might become partakers of a divine
+nature, having fled far away from the corruption that is in the world
+through inordinate concupiscence.--(5)And for this very purpose
+employing the greatest diligence, lead up in the train of your faith
+courage; and with courage intelligence; (6)and with intelligence
+moderation; and with moderation patience; and with patience piety;
+(7)and with piety fraternal affection; and with fraternal affection
+love. (8)For if these things are in your possession, and abounding,
+they will render you neither inactive nor unfruitful in the knowledge
+of our Lord Jesus Christ. (9)But he that hath no possession of these
+things, is blind, dim-sighted, sinking into oblivion of his
+purification from the sins of his former days. (10)Wherefore the
+rather, brethren, give diligence to make sure your calling and
+election: for by doing these things, ye shall never at any time
+stumble: (11)but an entrance will thus be richly afforded you into the
+eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
+
+(12)Wherefore I will not be negligent continually to remind you of
+these things, though ye know them, and are established in the present
+truth. (13)Indeed, I think it right, as long as I am in this frail
+tabernacle, to rouse up your attention by reminding you: (14)knowing
+that the deposition of this frail tabernacle of mine is hastily
+approaching, as our Lord Jesus Christ hath made evident to me. (15)I
+will endeavour then that even after my decease, ye may always have
+wherewith to preserve the remembrance of these things. (16)For we have
+not followed artfully devised fables, when we made known to you the
+power and advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eye-witnesses of
+his majesty. (17)For he received from God the Father honour and glory,
+when such a voice was sent forth to him from the transcendently
+magnificent glory, This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.
+(18)And this voice we heard coming out of heaven, when we were with him
+on the holy mountain. (19)And we hold the prophetic word more
+confirmed, to which ye do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a
+dark passage, until the day dawn, and the morning-star arise upon your
+hearts. (20)Knowing this in the first place, that all scriptural
+prophecy is not from any man's own suggestions. (21)For prophecy in old
+time came not by the will of man: but the holy men of God spake under
+the impulse of the Holy Ghost.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+BUT there were false prophets among the people, as there will be false
+teachers also among you, who wickedly introduce damnable heresies, and
+deny the sovereign Lord who bought them, bringing on themselves swift
+destruction. (2)And many will go out of the way after their fatal
+errors; by means of whom the way of truth will be injuriously reviled.
+(3)And with plausible speeches will they avariciously make gain of you
+whose condemnation from of old lingereth not, and their perdition doth
+not slumber. (4)For if God spared not the angels when they sinned, but
+casting them bound in chains of darkness into hell, delivered them to
+be kept fast until the judgment; (5)and spared not the old world, but
+guarded safely Noah the eighth person, the preacher of righteousness,
+when he brought a deluge on the world of the ungodly: (6)and reducing
+the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes, condemned them to final
+destruction, making them an example for all who in future should live
+ungodly; (7)but righteous Lot, afflicted grievously with the infamously
+impure conduct of those lawless men, he plucked out: (8)for by seeing
+and hearing, that righteous man whilst sojourning among them, suffered
+torment day by day in his righteous soul from their lawless doings;
+(9)the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, but to
+reserve the wicked unto the day of judgment to be punished:
+(10)especially such as walk after the flesh in the eager pursuit of
+defilement, and despise government. Daring, self-sufficient, they
+tremble not at dignities, railing against them. (11)Whereas the angels,
+though so much greater in might and power, bring not a reviling
+accusation against them before the Lord. (12)But these men, as the
+naturally irrational brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed,
+speaking evil of the things of which they are ignorant, will perish by
+their own corruption; (13)receiving the recompence of iniquity,
+counting daily luxury their pleasure; spots and blemishes, when they
+feast together with you; riotously indulging in their own delusions:
+(14)having eyes full of adultery, and insatiable of sin; ensnaring
+souls of no stability; having a heart practised in all the wiles of
+covetousness; children for a curse: (15)who forsaking the strait road
+are gone out of the way, following the path of Balaam the son of Bosor
+who loved the wages of iniquity. (16)But received a reproof for his
+peculiar transgression: the dumb ass articulating with a human voice
+restrained the perverseness of the prophet.
+
+(17)These are fountains without water, clouds driven by a hurricane;
+for whom the blackness of darkness for ever is reserved. (18)Uttering
+pompous discourses of inanity, ensnaring by the lusts of the flesh, by
+lascivious impurities, those who had truly escaped from such as live in
+a course of delusion. (19)Preaching liberty to them, while they
+themselves are the slaves of corruption: for by whatever a man is
+overcome, by that also he is enslaved. (20)For if having escaped from
+the defilements of the world by the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour
+Jesus Christ, they are again enveloped by them and overcome, their last
+deeds are worse than the first. (21)For it had been better for them
+never to have been acquainted with the way of righteousness, than,
+after knowing it, to have turned aside from the holy commandment
+delivered unto them. (22)But the true proverb is verified in them, The
+dog hath returned to his own vomit; and the sow which was washed to its
+wallowing in the mire.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+THIS second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I
+rouse up your sincere mind by awakening your recollection (2)to
+remember the words, that have been spoken aforetime by the holy
+prophets, and the injunction of us the apostles of the Lord and
+Saviour: (3)knowing this principally, that in the last of the days
+there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, (4)and
+saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers
+fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the
+beginning of the creation. (5)For this they chuse to keep out of sight,
+that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth
+rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; (6)whence the
+world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; (7)but the
+present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved
+for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
+
+(8)But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one
+day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one
+day. (9)The Lord doth not delay the promise (as some count it delay);
+but is longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish,
+but that all should have space for repentance. (10)But the day of the
+Lord will come as a thief by night; in which the heavens shall pass
+away with a rushing noise, and the first principles of matter in flames
+dissolve, and the earth and all the works upon it be burnt up.
+(11)Seeing then that all these things must be dissolved, what manner of
+persons ought we to be in a course of holy conduct and acts of piety,
+(12)expecting and hastening towards the coming of God's day, at which
+the heavens on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements in flames be
+melted as wax? (13)But we expect according to his promise new heavens
+and a new earth in which dwelleth righteousness. (14)Wherefore,
+beloved, seeing ye are expecting these things, be diligent to be found
+of him in peace, spotless and blameless. (15)And account the long
+suffering of our Lord conducive to salvation; as our beloved brother
+Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, hath written unto you;
+(16)as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, of
+which some are difficult to be understood, which the uninstructed and
+the unstable torture, as indeed they do the rest of the scriptures unto
+their own destruction. (17)Ye therefore, beloved, knowing this before,
+be on your guard, that ye be not carried away with the delusion of
+these lawless men, and fall from your own stedfastness. (18)But grow in
+grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To
+him be glory now and unto the day of eternity. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST GENERAL EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLE JOHN.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THAT which was from the beginning, which we have seen with our eyes,
+which we have gazed upon, and our hands have handled of the word of
+life; (2)(for the life was manifested, and we have beheld it, and bear
+testimony, and declare unto you that life eternal, which was with the
+Father, and was manifested to us;) (3)that which we have seen and
+heard, declare we to you, that ye also may have communion with us: and
+indeed our communion is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
+(4)And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be complete.
+
+(5)And this is the promise which we have heard from him, and declare
+unto you, that God is light, and that darkness in him there is none.
+(6)If we say that we have communion with him, and walk in darkness, we
+lie, and practise not the truth: (7)but if we walk in the light, as he
+is himself in the light, we have communion with each other, and the
+blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (8)If we say
+that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
+(9)If we confess our sins, faithful is he and righteous to forgive us
+our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (10)If we say
+that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+MY dear children, these things I write to you, that ye should not sin.
+And if any of us sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ
+the righteous: (2)and he himself is the propitiatory victim for our
+sins: and indeed not for ours only, but for the whole world. (3)And
+hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. (4)He
+that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar,
+and in him the truth is not. (5)But whosoever keepeth his word, verily
+in him is the love of God perfected: by this we know that we are in
+him. (6)He who saith that he abideth in him, ought as he walked, even
+so himself to walk.
+
+(7)Brethren, I write not a new commandment unto you, but an old
+commandment which ye had from the beginning: the old commandment is the
+word which ye have heard from the beginning.
+
+(8)Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which is a true thing in
+him, and in you, because the darkness is past, and the true light is
+now shining. (9)He who saith, that he is in the light, yet hateth his
+brother, is in darkness even until now. (10)He that loveth his brother
+is in the light, and occasion of stumbling in him there is none.
+(11)But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in
+darkness, and knoweth not whither he is departing, because the darkness
+hath blinded his eyes.
+
+(12)I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven
+you for his name's sake. (13)I write unto you, fathers, because ye have
+known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men,
+because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little
+children, because ye have known the Father. (14)I have written unto
+you, fathers, because ye have known him, who is from the beginning. I
+have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word
+of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
+
+(15)Love not the world, neither the things which are in the world. If
+any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (16)For
+every thing which is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust
+of the eyes, and the pomp of life, is not of the Father, but is of the
+world. (17)And the world is passing away, and the lust thereof, but he
+who doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
+
+(18)My dear children, it is the last hour; and as ye have heard that
+antichrist is coming, even now there are many antichrists: by which we
+know it is the last hour. (19)They went out from us, but they were not
+of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us;
+but they departed, that they might be made manifest that they are not
+all of us: (20)though ye have an unction from the Holy One, and know
+all things. (21)I have not written to you because ye know not the
+truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. (22)Who
+is the liar, but he that denieth that Jesus is the Messiah? This man is
+the antichrist, who denieth the Father and the Son. (23)Every one that
+denieth the Son, neither doth he hold the Father; but he that
+acknowledgeth the Son, holdeth the Father also. (24)Let that abide in
+you therefore which ye have heard from the beginning. If that abide in
+you which ye heard from the beginning, ye also shall abide in the Son
+and in the Father. (25)And this is the promise which he hath promised
+to us, even life eternal.
+
+(26)These things have I written unto you concerning those who are
+leading you astray. (27)But the unction which ye have received from him
+abideth in you; and ye need not that any person should instruct you.
+But as the same unction teacheth you concerning all things, and is
+true, and is no lie; and as it hath taught you, abide in him. (28)And
+now, my dear children, abide in him; that when he shall appear, we may
+have confidence, and not be put to shame by him at his coming. (29)If
+ye know that he is righteous, know that every one who practises
+righteousness is born of him.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we
+should be called children of God! therefore the world knoweth us not,
+because it knew him not. (2)Beloved, now are we the children of God,
+and it is not yet evident what we shall be: but we know that when he
+shall appear, we shall be like him; because we shall see him as he is.
+(3)And every one who hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as
+he is pure.
+
+(4)Every one who committeth sin, committeth also a transgression of the
+law: for sin is the transgression of the law. (5)And ye know that he
+was manifested, that he might take away our sins; and in him there is
+no sin. (6)Every one who abideth in him, doth not sin; every one who
+sinneth hath not seen him, nor known him. (7)My dear children, let no
+man deceive you: he who doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is
+righteous: (8)he that practises sin is of the devil; for from the
+beginning the devil sinneth. For this purpose the Son of God was
+manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. (9)Every one
+who is born of God, doth not practise sin, because his seed abideth in
+him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. (10)By this the
+children of God are manifestly seen, and the children of the devil.
+Every one that doth not practise righteousness, is not of God, and he
+that loveth not his brother.
+
+(11)For this is the commandment which ye have heard from the beginning,
+that we should love one another. (12)Not as Cain, who was of the wicked
+one, and slew his brother: and wherefore did he slay him? Because his
+own works were wicked, and those of his brother righteous.
+
+(13)Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. (14)We know that we
+are passed out of _a state of_ death into life, because we love the
+brethren: he that loveth not his brother abideth in death. (15)Every
+one who hateth his brother is a murderer; and ye know that no murderer
+hath life eternal abiding in him.
+
+(16)By this we have known the love _of Christ_, because for us he laid
+down his own life: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
+(17)But whosoever hath worldly abundance, and seeth his brother under
+necessity, and shutteth his bowels of compassion against him, how
+dwelleth the love of God in him? (18)My dear children, let us not love
+in word and in tongue, but in deed and in truth; (19)and hereby we know
+that we are of the truth, and in his presence have this persuasion in
+our hearts. (20)For should our heart condemn us, God is greater than
+our heart, and knoweth all things. (21)Beloved, if our heart condemn us
+not, we have confidence towards God. (22)And whatsoever we ask, we
+receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things
+which are pleasing in his sight. (23)And this is his commandment, that
+we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one
+another, as he gave us commandment. (24)And he that keepeth his
+commandments abideth in him, and he in him; and by this we know that he
+abideth in us, from the Spirit which he hath given us.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+BELOVED, believe not every pretender to inspiration, but bring these
+spirits to the trial whether they are of God; because many false
+prophets are gone forth into the world. (2)By this ye know the Spirit
+of God: every spirit who confesseth that Jesus the Messiah is come in
+the flesh, is from God. (3)And every spirit who confesseth not that
+Jesus the Messiah is come into the world, is not from God: and this is
+that spirit of antichrist which ye have heard that it is coming, and
+now is already in the world. (4)Ye are of God, my dear children, and
+have overcome them; because he that is in you is greater than he that
+is in the world. (5)They are of the world, therefore speak they as of
+the world, and the world heareth them. (6)We are of God: he that
+knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth us not. By this
+we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of delusion.
+
+(7)Beloved, let us love one another; because love is from God, and
+every one who loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. (8)He that loveth
+not, never knew God; for God is love. (9)By this was the love of God
+manifested to us, that God sent his only begotten Son into the world,
+that we might have life by him. (10)Herein is love, not that we have
+loved God, but that he hath loved us, and sent his Son to be the
+propitiatory sacrifice for our sins. (11)Beloved, if God so loved us,
+we ought also to love one another.
+
+(12)No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God
+abideth in us, and his love is perfected in us. (13)By this we know
+that we abide in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his own
+Spirit. (14)And we have seen and bear testimony, that the Father sent
+the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
+
+(15)Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth
+in him, and he in God. (16)And we have known and believed the love
+which God hath towards us. God is love; and he that abideth in love,
+abideth in God, and God in him. (17)By this is his love towards us
+perfected, that we might have confidence at the day of judgment;
+because as he is, so are we in this world. (18)Fear is not in this
+love; but the perfect love casteth out fear: for fear hath anguish. He
+that is afraid is not made perfect in love.
+
+(19)We love him, because he first loved us. (20)If any person say, I
+love God, yet hateth his brother, he is a liar; for he who loveth not
+his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love the God whom he hath not
+seen? (21)So this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God
+love also his brother.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+EVERY one who believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God; and
+every one who loveth him that begat, loveth him also who is begotten by
+him. (2)Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love
+God, and keep his commandments. (3)For this is the love of God, that we
+should keep his commandments: and his commandments are not burdensome.
+(4)Because every one that is born of God overcometh the world: and this
+is the victory which overcometh the world, our faith. (5)Who is he that
+overcometh the world, except he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of
+God?
+
+(6)This is he who came by water and blood, Jesus the Messiah; not by
+the water only, but by the water and the blood: and the Spirit is the
+witnessing person, because the Spirit is the truth. (7)For they are
+three who bear witness in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy
+Spirit, and these, even the three, are one. (8)And there are three
+which bear witness upon earth, the spirit, and the water, and the
+blood, and the three are for the same one object.
+
+(9)If we receive the testimony of man, the testimony of God is
+stronger: for this is the testimony of God which he testified
+concerning his Son. (10)He that believeth on the Son of God, hath the
+testimony in himself; he that believeth not God, hath made him a liar,
+because he hath not believed on the testimony which God testified of
+his Son. (11)And this is the testimony, that God hath given life
+eternal to us; and this life is in his Son. (12)He that hath the Son,
+hath this life; and he that hath not the Son of God, hath not this
+life. (13)These things have I written to you who believe on the name of
+the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have life eternal, and that ye
+may believe on the name of the Son of God. (14)And this is the
+confidence that we have towards him, that whatsoever we ask according
+to his will, he heareth us. (15)And if we know that he heareth us,
+whatsoever we ask, we know that we receive the petitions, which we have
+requested, from him.
+
+(16)If any person see his brother committing a sin not unto death, he
+shall request, and God will grant him life for those that sin not unto
+death. There is a sin unto death: I say not that he should request for
+that. (17)All unrighteousness is sin; and there is sin not unto death.
+
+(18)We know that every one who is born of God sinneth not; but he that
+is born of God preserveth himself, and the wicked one toucheth him not.
+(19)We know that we are of God, and the whole world is under the power
+of that wicked one. (20)But we know that the Son of God hath come, and
+hath given to us understanding, that we might know the true God; and we
+are in him that is true, in his Son Jesus the Messiah. HE is the true
+God, and the life eternal.
+
+(21)My dear children, guard yourselves against idols. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND EPISTLE GENERAL OF THE APOSTLE JOHN.
+
+THE presbyter to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the
+truth; and not I only, but also all who have known the truth:
+(2)because of the truth which abideth in us, and shall be with us for
+ever: (3)grace, mercy, peace be with you from God the Father, and from
+the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
+
+(4)I rejoiced greatly that I found thy children walking in truth, as we
+have received commandment from the Father. (5)And now I beseech thee,
+lady, not as writing to thee a new commandment, but that which we have
+had from the beginning, that we should love one another. (6)And this is
+love, that we should walk after his commandments. This is the
+commandment, as ye have heard from the beginning, That ye should walk
+in it. (7)For many deceivers are gone out into the world, who do not
+confess Jesus the Messiah as come in the flesh. Such a one is a
+deceiver and an antichrist.
+
+(8)Take heed to yourselves that we lose not the things which we have
+wrought, but receive a full reward. (9)Every one that transgresseth and
+abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in
+the doctrine of Christ, this man holdeth both the Father and the Son.
+(10)If any person come unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive
+him not into the house, nor say to him, Welcome. (11)He that biddeth
+him welcome, takes part in his wicked works.
+
+(12)Having many things to write unto you, I would not do it with paper
+and ink; but I hope to come unto you, and speak mouth to mouth, that
+our joy may be complete.
+
+(13)The children of thy elect sister salute thee. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE THIRD GENERAL EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLE JOHN.
+
+THE presbyter to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
+(2)Beloved, above all things I pray that thou mayest prosper, and be in
+sound health of body, even as thy soul prospereth.
+
+(3)I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came, and bore witness to thy
+truth, even as thou walkest in the truth. (4)I have no greater joy than
+these tidings, that I hear my own children are walking in the truth.
+
+(5)Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever services thou performest
+for the brethren, and for strangers; (6)who have borne testimony to thy
+love before the church; to whom thou wilt perform a good act of service
+in forwarding them on their journey, in a manner worthy of God. (7)For
+on account of his name they went forth, receiving nothing from the
+heathen. (8)We therefore ought to assist such men, that we may become
+fellow-labourers in the truth.
+
+(9)I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who affects pre-eminence
+over them, receiveth us not. (10)Therefore if I come I will remember
+his works which he doth, with wicked words prating against us; and not
+content with these things, neither doth he himself receive the
+brethren, and those who are willing he hindereth, and casteth them out
+of the church. (11)Beloved, be not an imitator of what is evil, but of
+that which is good. He that doeth good is of God, but he that doeth
+evil hath not seen God.
+
+(12)Demetrius hath a good testimony from all men, and from the truth
+itself: and we also bear our testimony, and ye know that our testimony
+is true.
+
+(13)I had many things to write; but I would not write to thee with ink
+and pen: (14)but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak mouth
+to mouth.
+
+Peace be to thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE GENERAL OF THE APOSTLE JUDE.
+
+JUDE a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are
+sanctified in God the Father, and preserved by Jesus Christ, the
+called: (2)mercy unto you, and peace and love be multiplied.
+
+(3)Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you concerning the
+common salvation, I held it necessary to write unto you, exhorting you
+to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered unto the saints.
+(4)For certain men have craftily introduced themselves, who were from
+of old proscribed for this condemnation, ungodly men, changing the
+grace of God into impurity, and denying our only sovereign God and
+Lord, Jesus Christ. (5)But I would remind you, though ye once knew
+this, that the Lord, though he delivered the people out of the land of
+Egypt, afterwards destroyed those who believed not. (6)And the angels
+who preserved not their own primitive state, but deserted their proper
+abode, hath he reserved in everlasting chains under darkness, unto the
+judgment of the great day. (7)As Sodom and Gomorrha and the surrounding
+cities, in like manner with them abandoned to whoredom, and going after
+other flesh, are set forth an example, suffering the judicial
+punishment of eternal fire.
+
+(8)In like manner also do these men, even when they dream, defile
+indeed the flesh, despise sovereignty, and revile dignities. (9)Though
+Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed
+about the body of Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but
+said, The Lord rebuke thee. (10)But these men speak evil even of the
+things of which they have no knowledge: but such things as they know
+naturally, as the brute beasts, in these they corrupt themselves.
+
+(11)Wo unto them! for they have walked in the way of Cain, and have
+eagerly run in Balaam's erroneous path of hire, and have perished in
+opposition, like Corah. (12)These are in your feasts of love, as sunken
+rocks; though joining in your banquet, they feed themselves fearlessly;
+clouds without water carried about by the winds; trees untimely
+withering, fruitless, twice dead, rooted up; (13)raging billows of the
+sea foaming out their own infamies; stars wandering from their courses,
+for whom the blackness of darkness for ever is reserved.
+
+(14)Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied also of these men,
+saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with myriads of his saints, (15)to
+execute judgment against all men, and to convict all the ungodly of all
+their deeds of ungodliness which they have impiously committed, and of
+all the bitter words which impious offenders have spoken against him.
+(16)These men are murmurers, complainers at their lot in life, walking
+after their own corrupt passions; and their mouth utters hyperbolically
+pompous expressions, pretending high personal admiration, in order to
+make their advantage.
+
+(17)But ye, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before
+by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, (18)how they told you that in
+the last time there will be scoffers, walking after their own ungodly
+passions. (19)These are the men who separate themselves, sensual,
+destitute of the Spirit.
+
+(20)But ye, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith,
+praying by the Holy Ghost, (21)preserve yourselves in the love of God,
+waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
+(22)And of some have compassion, distinguishing their case; (23)and
+others save with trembling, snatching them out of the fire; though
+hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
+
+(24)Now to him who is able to guard you from stumbling, and to present
+you blameless before the presence of his glory with exultation, (25)to
+the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, might and
+dominion, both now and unto all eternity. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE REVELATION OF JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THE revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to shew to his
+servants the things which must shortly come to pass; and sending by his
+angel, he shewed them to his servant John: (2)who was a witness for the
+word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ, and for the things
+which he saw. (3)Blessed is he that readeth, and they who hear the
+words of this prophecy, and observe the things which are written
+therein: for the time is at hand.
+
+(4)John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be with you, and
+peace from him, who is, and who was, and who is coming; and from the
+seven spirits which are before the throne of God, (5)and from Jesus
+Christ, the faithful witness, and first-born from the dead, and the
+prince of the kings of the earth: to him who loved us, and washed us
+from our sins by his blood, (6)and made us kings and priests to his God
+and Father; to him be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(7)Behold! he is coming with clouds, and every eye shall see him, and
+they also who pierced him; and all the tribes of the earth shall lament
+bitterly, smiting their bosoms, because of him: even so! Amen.
+
+(8)I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord, who
+is, and who was, and who is coming--the Almighty.
+
+(9)I John, your brother and companion also with you in the tribulation,
+and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the island
+which is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of
+Jesus Christ. (10)I was _rapt_ in spirit on the Lord's day, and heard
+behind me a great voice as of a trumpet, (11)saying, I am the Alpha and
+the Omega, the first and the last; and what thou seest write in a book,
+and send to the churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna,
+and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia,
+and to Laodicea. (12)And I turned to see what voice spake to me. And
+when I turned round I saw seven lamps of gold; (13)and in the midst of
+the seven lamps one like unto a son of man, clothed to the very feet,
+and girded about the breasts with a golden zone; (14)his head and
+flowing locks white as a white fleece of wool, even as the snow; and
+his eyes as a flame of fire; (15)and his feet resembled molten brass,
+as though they glowed in the furnace; and his voice was as the roar of
+many waters. (16)And he held in his right hand seven stars; and out of
+his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword; and his countenance was as
+when the sun shineth in his meridian lustre. (17)And when I beheld him,
+I fell at his feet as dead: and he laid his right hand upon me, saying
+to me, Fear not; I am the first and the last, (18)and I am the living
+one, though I was dead and lo! I am alive for evermore, Amen; and I
+hold the keys of hell and of death. (19)Write the things which thou
+seest, and the things which are, and the things which shall be in
+future after these, (20)the mystery of the seven stars which thou seest
+in my right hand, and the seven golden lamps. The seven stars are the
+angels of the seven churches, and the seven lamps which thou seest are
+the seven churches.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+TO the angel of the Ephesian church write; These things saith he who
+grasps the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh round in the
+midst of the seven golden lamps; (2)I know thy works, and thy travail,
+and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear the wicked; and hast
+tried those who give themselves out as apostles, yet are not, and hast
+found them liars; (3)and hast borne, and hast exercised patience, and
+for my name sake hast endured great toil, and hast not fainted. (4)Yet
+have I a charge against thee, that thou art gone back from thy first
+love. (5)Remember then from whence thou hast fallen, and repent, and
+practise thy first works; but if not, I am coming to thee quickly, and
+I will remove thy lamp out of its place, except thou repent. (6)But
+this thou holdest, that thou abhorrest the deeds of the Nicolatans,
+which I also abhor. (7)He that hath ears, let him hear what the Spirit
+saith to the churches, To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the
+tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
+
+(8)And to the angel of the church of the Smyrnians write, These things
+saith the first and the last, who was dead, and is alive: (9)I know thy
+works, and thy tribulation, and thy poverty (though thou art rich), and
+the calumnies of those who say they are Jews, yet are not, but are
+Satan's synagogue. (10)Fear nothing from the things which thou shalt
+suffer: lo! the devil will cast some of you into prison, that ye may be
+tried; and ye shall have a ten day's tribulation: be thou faithful
+until death, and I will give thee a crown of life. (11)He that hath an
+ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. He that
+overcometh shall receive no injury from the second death.
+
+(12)And to the angel of the church at Pergamos write, These things
+saith he who holdeth the sharp two-edged sword; (13)I know thy works
+and where thou hast thy abode, even where Satan's throne _is erected_:
+and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in
+those days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was put to death
+among you, where Satan dwelleth. (14)Yet I have a few things against
+thee, that thou hast there some who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who
+taught Balac to lay a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to
+eat of idol sacrifices, and to commit whoredom. (15)Thou hast also some
+who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which I abhor. (16)Repent!
+but if not, I am coming to thee quickly, and will war against them with
+the sword of my mouth. (17)He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
+Spirit saith unto the churches, To him that overcometh will I give to
+eat of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white pebble, and upon
+the pebble a new name inscribed, which no man knoweth except the person
+who receiveth it.
+
+(18)And to the angel of the church which is at Thyatira write, These
+things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes as a flame of fire, and
+his feet like the molten brass; (19)I know thy deeds, and thy love, and
+thy charity to the poor, and thy faith, and thy patience, and thy
+works, and that the last are more abundant than the first. (20)Yet I
+have a few things against thee, because thou hast suffered that woman
+Jezabel, calling herself a prophetess, to teach, and to lead my
+servants into error, to commit whoredom, and eat the idol sacrifices.
+(21)And I gave her a space that she should repent of her whoredom, and
+she hath not repented. (22)Behold, I am about to cast her on a bed, and
+those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they
+repent of their deeds. (23)And I will slay her children by death; and
+all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and
+the hearts: and I will give to you, even to every one, according to
+your works. (24)But to you I say, and to the rest that are at Thyatira,
+as many as do not hold this doctrine, and who have not known the depths
+of Satan, as they speak, I will lay upon them no other burden.
+(25)Nevertheless that which you have, hold fast till I come. (26)And he
+who overcometh, and perseveres in my works unto the end, to him will I
+give authority over the nations; (27)he shall rule them with a rod of
+iron; as a potter's vessels they shall be broken in pieces, even as I
+have received authority from my Father: (28)and I will give him the
+star of the morning. (29)He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
+Spirit saith unto the churches.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+AND to the angel of the church in Sardis write, These things saith he
+that hath the seven spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy
+works, and that thou hast a name, as though thou wert alive, yet art
+dead. (2)Be vigilant and strengthen the things which remain, which are
+ready to die; for I have not found thy works complete before God.
+(3)Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and observe,
+and repent. If then thou art not found watching, I will come upon thee
+as a thief, and thou shalt in no wise know at what hour I will come
+upon thee. (4)Thou hast a few names even in Sardis, which have not
+defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white robes, for
+they are worthy. (5)He that overcometh, this man shall be clothed in
+white robes; and I will in no wise blot his name out of the book of
+life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his
+angels. (6)He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto
+the churches.
+
+(7)And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, These things
+saith the Holy One, he that is true, who hath the key of David, who
+openeth, and none shutteth, and shutteth, and no man openeth. (8)I know
+thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can
+shut it; because thou hast but little strength, yet hast thou kept my
+word, and hast not denied my name. (9)Behold, I give thee out of
+Satan's synagogue those who say they are Jews, yet they are not, but do
+lie. Lo! I will make them that they shall come and prostrate themselves
+at thy feet, and they shall know that I have loved thee. (10)Because
+thou hast keep the word of my patience, I also will preserve thee from
+the hour of temptation, which is coming upon the whole habitable globe
+to try the dwellers upon earth. (11)Behold, I come quickly: hold fast
+that thou hast, that no man take thy crown. (12)He that overcometh, I
+will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall never more
+go out from thence: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and
+the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down
+out of heaven from my God, and my own new name. (13)He that hath an ear
+to hear, let him ear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
+
+(14)And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These
+things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of the
+creation of God; (15)I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor
+hot: (16)I wish thou wert cold or hot. So because thou art lukewarm,
+and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit thee out of my mouth:
+(17)because thou sayest, I am rich, and wallow in wealth, and have no
+want unsupplied; yet thou knowest not that thou art wretched, and
+pitiable, and poor, and blind, and naked. (18)I advise thee to buy of
+me gold purified by the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white
+robes, that thou mayest be completely clothed, and that the shame of
+thy nakedness may not appear; and anoint thine eyes with a collyrium,
+that thou mayest see. (19)As many as I love, I rebuke and correct: be
+zealous then, and repent. (20)Lo! I stand at the door, and knock: if
+any person hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and
+I will sup with him, and he with me. (21)He that overcometh, I will
+give to him to sit on my throne, as I also have overcome, and have sat
+down with my Father on his throne. (22)He that hath an ear, let him
+hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+AFTER these things I beheld, and, lo! a door was opened in heaven, and
+a voice, the first which I heard, as of a trumpet, speaking to me,
+said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee what things will be after
+these. (2)And immediately I was _rapt_ in spirit: and, lo! a throne was
+placed in heaven, and upon the throne a person sitting. (3)And he that
+sat was in appearance like a stone of jasper and sardine: and a rainbow
+encircled the throne, like in hue to an emerald. (4)And around the
+throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon these thrones I saw
+twenty-four presbyters seated, clothed in white robes; and they had on
+their heads golden crowns. (5)And out of the throne issued forth
+lightnings, and thunder, and loud voices; and seven lamps of fire
+burned before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God. (6)And
+before the throne was a sea of glass like crystal: and in the midst of
+the throne, and within the circle of the throne, were four living
+beings full of eyes before and behind. (7)And the first living being
+was like a lion, and the second living being was like a calf, and the
+third living being had a face as a man, and the fourth living being was
+like an eagle with wings expanded. (8)And the four living beings had
+each for himself six wings encircling him, and within they were full of
+eyes; and they never cease day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy,
+Lord God Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is coming. (9)And when
+these living beings give glory, and honour, and thanksgiving to him
+that sitteth on the throne, to him who liveth for ever and ever,
+(10)the four and twenty presbyters prostrate themselves before him who
+is Seated on the throne, and worship him who liveth for ever and ever,
+and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, (11)Worthy art thou, O
+Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power; for thou hast created
+all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+AND I saw on the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a
+_volume of a_ book written within, and on the back sealed with seven
+seals. (2)And I saw mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is
+worthy to open the book, and to break the seals thereon? (3)And no man
+was able in heaven, nor upon earth, nor under the earth, to open the
+book, nor to look into it.
+
+(4)And I wept much because no man was found worthy either to open or
+read the book, or even to look upon it. (5)And one of the presbyters
+said unto me, Weep not: behold the lion who is of the tribe of Judah,
+the root of David, hath prevailed, to open the book, and to break the
+seven seals upon it. (6)And I beheld, and lo! in the midst of the
+throne, and of the four living beings, and in the midst of the
+presbyters, stood a lamb as just slaughtered, having seven horns and
+seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God that are sent forth into
+all the world: (7)and he came and took the book out of the right hand
+of him that was seated upon the throne. (8)And when he had taken the
+book, the four living beings and the four and twenty presbyters
+prostrated themselves before the lamb, having each harps, and vases of
+gold, full of perfumes smoaking, which are the prayers of the saints.
+(9)And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book,
+and to open the seals thereon; because thou hast been slaughtered, and
+hast redeemed us for God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue,
+and people, and nation; (10)and hast made us for our God kings and
+priests, and we shall reign upon the earth.
+
+(11)And I looked, and heard the voice of many angels around the throne,
+and the living beings, and the presbyters, and their number was myriads
+of myriads and thousands of thousands, (12)crying with a loud voice,
+Worthy is the slaughtered lamb to receive power, and riches, and
+wisdom, and might, and honour, and glory, and blessing. (13)And every
+creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and
+those who are on the sea, and all things which are therein, heard I,
+saying, To him who is seated on the throne, and to the lamb, be
+blessing, and honour, and glory, and might for ever and ever. (14)And
+the four living beings said, Amen. And the four and twenty presbyters
+prostrated themselves, and worshipped him that liveth for ever and
+ever.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+AND I saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard one of the
+four living beings, saying, as with a voice of thunder, Come, and see.
+(2)And I looked, and lo! a white horse; and he who sat on it held a
+bow, and a crown was given to him, and he went forth conquering and to
+conquer.
+
+(3)And when he opened the second seal, I heard the second living being
+say, Come and see. (4)And there went out another horse flame-coloured;
+and to him who sat thereon there was power given to take peace from the
+earth, and that men should kill each other; and there was given to him
+a great sword.
+
+(5)And when he opened the third seal, I heard the third living being
+say, Come and see. And I saw, and lo! a black horse; and he that sat
+upon it had a pair of scales in his hand. (6)And I heard a voice from
+amidst the four living beings saying, A choenix[154] of wheat for a
+denarius[155], and three choenixs of barley for a denarius; yet to the
+oil and the wine do no injury.
+
+(7)And when he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth
+living being saying, Come and see. (8)And I looked, and lo! a pale
+coloured horse, and one sat on it, whose name was Death, and the grave
+followed after him: and power was given to them to kill the fourth part
+of the earth with the sword, and with famine, and with death, and with
+the wild beasts of the earth.
+
+(9)And when he opened the fifth seal I saw underneath the altar the
+souls of those who had been slain for the word of God, and for the
+testimony which they maintained. (10)And they cried with a loud voice,
+How long will it be, O sovereign, the holy one and the true, ere thou
+judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth? (11)And to
+each of them were given white robes, and it was told them that they
+should wait yet a little longer space, until the number of their
+fellow-servants and their brethren, who should be slain as well as
+they, should be completed.
+
+(12)And I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and lo! there was a great
+earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon
+became as blood; (13)and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as the
+fig-tree sheddeth her early ripe figs when shaken by a mighty wind:
+(14)and the heaven was removed away as a volume rolled up and every
+mountain and island were removed out of their places: (15)and the kings
+of the earth, and the grandees, and the rich, and the military
+commanders, and the men in power, and every slave, and every free man,
+hid themselves in the caves, and in the rocks of the mountains; (16)and
+said to the mountains and to the rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from
+the face of him who sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the
+Lamb: (17)for the great day of his wrath is come, and who is able to
+stand?
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+AND after these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners
+of the earth, to hold back the four winds of the earth, that the wind
+should not blow on the earth, neither on the sea, nor on any tree.
+(2)And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having
+the seal of the living God; and he cried with a loud voice to the four
+angels to whom power was given for them to hurt the earth and the sea,
+(3)saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we
+have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. (4)And I heard
+the number of those who were sealed; one hundred and forty and four
+thousand were sealed out of every tribe of the children of Israel.
+(5)Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of
+Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed
+twelve thousand. (6)Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand.
+Of the tribe of Nephtalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of
+Manasseh were sealed twelve thousand. (7)Of the tribe of Simeon were
+sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve
+thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. (8)Of
+the tribe of Zebulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of
+Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were
+sealed twelve thousand.
+
+(9)After these things I looked, and beheld a great multitude, which no
+man could number, out of every nation, and tribe, and people, and
+tongue, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed in
+white robes, and palm branches in their hands (10)and crying with a
+loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God that sitteth on the throne,
+and to the Lamb. (11)And all the angels stood in a circle about the
+throne, and the presbyters and the four living beings, and fell on
+their faces before the throne, and worshipped God, (12)saying, Amen:
+blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and
+power, and might be to our God for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(13)And one of the presbyters addressed me, saying, Who are these
+persons who are clothed in white robes? and from whence came they?
+(14)And I said to him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are
+persons who are come out of great tribulation, and have washed their
+robes, and made their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.
+(15)Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and
+night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell
+among them. (16)They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more;
+neither shall the sun scorch them, nor any burning heat. (17)Because
+the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will feed them, as a
+shepherd, and lead them unto living fountains of waters; and God shall
+wipe away every tear from their eyes.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+AND when he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about
+half an hour. (2)And I saw the seven angels which stood before God, and
+there were given to them seven trumpets. (3)And another angel came, and
+stood by the altar, holding a golden censer; and there were given to
+him many perfumes, to offer with the prayers of all the saints upon the
+golden altar which was before the throne. (4)And the smoke of the
+perfumes went up with the prayers of the saints, out of the angel's
+hand before God. (5)And the angel took the censer, and filled it from
+the fire of the altar, and cast it upon the earth: and there were
+voices, and thunders, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
+
+(6)And the seven angels holding the seven trumpets prepared themselves
+to sound.
+
+(7)And the first angel blew the trumpet, and there were hail and fire
+mingled with blood, and they were cast on the earth; and a third part
+of the trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.
+
+(8)And the second angel sounded, and there was cast into the sea as it
+were a vast mountain burning with fire: and the third part of the sea
+became blood; (9)and a third part of the creatures having life, which
+are in the sea, died; and a third part of the ships was destroyed.
+
+(10)And the third angel blew the trumpet, and there fell from heaven a
+great star, burning as a torch, and it fell upon the third part of the
+rivers, and upon the fountains of water; (11)and the name of the star
+is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters was turned into
+wormwood, and multitudes of men died of the waters, because they were
+made bitter.
+
+(12)And the fourth angel sounded, and a third part of the sun was
+smitten, and a third part of the moon, and a third part of the stars;
+so that a third part of them was darkened, and the day had no light
+during a third part of it, and the night likewise.
+
+(13)And I saw and heard one angel flying in the mid-heavens, saying
+with a loud voice, Wo, wo, wo, to the dwellers upon earth, because of
+the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels, which are
+ready to sound.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AND the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven to the
+earth; and to him was given the key of the pit of the abyss _of hell_.
+(2)And he opened the pit of the abyss; and a smoke ascended out of the
+pit like the smoke of a vast furnace; and the sun and the air were
+darkened by the smoke of the pit. (3)And out of the smoke came forth
+locusts upon the earth; and power was given to them, such power as the
+scorpions of the earth possess. (4)And it was told them, Hurt not the
+grass of the earth, nor any herb, nor any tree, but only those men who
+have not the seal of God in their foreheads. (5)And it was given them
+in charge that they should not kill these men outright, but that they
+should be tormented five months: and their torment is as the torment of
+a scorpion when he striketh a man. (6)And in those days shall men seek
+death, and shall not find it; and shall earnestly desire to die, and
+death shall fly from them. (7)And the figures of the locusts were like
+horses equipped for war; and upon their heads there were as crowns,
+like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men. (8)And they had
+hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of
+lions. (9)And they had breastplates, as breastplates of iron: and the
+sound of their wings was as the rumbling of chariots of many horses
+rushing to battle. (10)And they had tails like scorpions, and there
+were stings in their tails: and they had power to hurt men five months.
+(11)And they had over them a king, the angel of the abyss _of hell_,
+whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek he is called Appollyon.
+(12)One woe is past; and, behold, there are coming yet two woes after
+these.
+
+(13)And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a great voice from the
+four horns of the altar of gold which is before God, (14)saying to the
+sixth angel who held the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound
+at the great river Euphrates. (15)And the four angels were loosed, who
+were ready at the hour, and day, and month, and year, to kill the third
+part of mankind. (16)And the number of the armies of cavalry was two
+myriads of myriads and I heard the number of them. (17)And in this
+manner saw I the horses in the vision, and those who were mounted upon
+them, having breastplates of the colour of fire, and jacinth, and
+sulphur; and the horses' heads were as the heads of lions; and out of
+their mouths proceeded fire and smoke and brimstone. (18)By these three
+were slain the third part of mankind, by the fire, and by the smoke,
+and by the sulphur, which proceeded out of their mouths. (19)For their
+powers are in their mouth, and in their tails; for their tails are like
+serpents, having heads, and with them they do hurt. (20)And the residue
+of mankind, who were not slain by these plagues, repented not of the
+works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of
+gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of wood, and of stone: which can
+neither see nor hear, nor walk: (21)and they repented not of their
+murders, nor of their magical arts, nor of their whoredom, nor of their
+thefts.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+AND I saw another mighty angel descending from heaven, clothed with a
+cloud; and a rainbow on his head, and his countenance as the sun, and
+his feet as pillars of fire: (2)and he held in his hand a little book
+open; and he placed his right foot on the sea, and his left on the
+land, (3)and cried with a loud voice, as a lion roareth: and when he
+had cried, the seven thunders uttered their voices. (4)And when the
+seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I
+heard a voice from heaven saying to me, Seal up the things, which the
+seven thunders have spoken, and write them not down.
+
+(5)And the angel which I saw standing upon the sea and upon the land
+lifted up his hand towards heaven, (6)and he swore by him that liveth
+for ever and ever, who created the heaven and the things which are
+therein, and the earth and the things which are in it, and the sea, and
+the things which are therein, that time shall be no longer: (7)but that
+in the days of the blast of the seventh angel, when he shall sound,
+then shall the mystery of God be completed, as he spake by his own
+servants the prophets.
+
+(8)And the voice which I heard out of heaven again spoke to me, and
+said, Go take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel
+that standeth upon the sea and upon the land. (9)And I went up to the
+angel, saying unto him, Give me that little book. And he saith to me,
+Take it, and eat it up; and it will make thy belly bitter, though in
+thy mouth it will be sweet as honey. (10)And I took the little book out
+of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth as honey
+sweet; yet when I had eaten it, my belly was made bitter. (11)And he
+said to me, Thou must prophesy again before many people, and nations,
+and tongues, and monarchs.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+AND there was given me a cane like a measuring staff; and the angel
+stood by, saying, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar,
+and those who worship therein. (2)But the exterior court of the temple
+leave out, and measure it not; because it is given to the Gentiles: and
+they shall trample under foot the holy city forty-two months. (3)And I
+will give charge to my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a
+thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. (4)These are
+the two olive trees, and the two lamps which stand before the face of
+the God of the earth. (5)And if any person attempts to hurt them, fire
+proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any
+person attempts to injure them, he must thus be slain. (6)These have
+power to shut up the heaven, that no rain water the earth during the
+days of their prophecy: and they have power over the waters to turn
+them into blood, and to smite the earth with every plague, as often as
+they will. (7)And when they shall have finished their testimony, the
+beast which ascendeth out of hell shall make war with them, and shall
+overcome them, and put them to death. (8)And their corpses shall be
+exposed in the streets of the great city, which is called spiritually
+Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. (9)And they of the
+people and tribes and tongues and nations will look upon their corpses
+three days and half, and they will not permit their corpses to be laid
+in sepulchres. (10)And the dwellers upon earth will rejoice over them,
+and be very glad, and will send gifts to each other; because these two
+prophets were a torment to those who dwell on the earth. (11)And after
+three days and half, the spirit of life from God entered into them, and
+they stood up on their feet; and great terror fell on those who beheld
+them. (12)And they heard a great voice out of heaven, saying unto them,
+Ascend up hither. And they ascended into heaven in a cloud: and their
+enemies beheld them. (13)And in the same hour there was a great
+earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and there were slain
+in the earthquake seven thousand men of note: and the rest were
+affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. (14)The second woe is
+past; behold the third woe is coming quickly.
+
+(15)And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in
+heaven, saying, The kingdoms of the world are become our Lord's, and
+his Messiah's, and he shall reign for ever and ever. (16)And the four
+and twenty presbyters, who were seated before God upon their thrones,
+fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, (17)saying, We give thanks
+to thee, Lord the Almighty God, who is and who was, and who is coming,
+because thou hast assumed thy great power, and hast set up the throne
+of thy kingdom. (18)Though the nations were incensed, yet thy wrath
+came, and the time of the dead to be judged, and to give the reward to
+thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and to all who fear thy
+name, to the small and to the great; and to destroy those who have
+destroyed the earth.
+
+(19)And the temple of God was opened in the heaven, and there appeared
+the ark of his covenant in his temple: and there were lightnings, and
+voices, and thunders, and earthquake, and a great hail.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+AND there appeared a great sign in the heaven; a woman clothed with the
+sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve
+stars: (2)and being with child, she cried out in travailing pain, and
+in anguish to be delivered.
+
+(3)And there appeared another sign in the heaven; and lo! a great fiery
+dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his heads seven
+crowns. (4)And his tail drew a third part of the stars of heaven, and
+cast them on the earth: and the dragon placed himself before the woman
+who was ready to be delivered, that when she should bring forth, he
+might devour her babe. (5)And she brought forth a male child, who
+should rule the nations with an iron sceptre: and her infant was caught
+up to God, and his throne. (6)And the woman fled into the wilderness,
+where she hath a place prepared of God, that she might there be fed
+during a thousand two hundred and sixty days.
+
+(7)Then was there war in the heaven: Michael and his angels warred
+against the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels, (8)and they
+could not prevail; neither was there any more place found for them in
+the heaven. (9)And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who
+is called the Devil, and Satan, who deceiveth the whole world: he was
+cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (10)And
+I heard a great voice saying in the heaven, Now is come the salvation,
+and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his
+Christ; because the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused
+them before our God day and night. (11)And they have vanquished him by
+the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they
+loved not their lives unto death. (12)Therefore be exceeding glad ye
+heavens, and ye who dwell in them. Wo to the inhabitants of the earth
+and the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath,
+knowing that he hath but a short time.
+
+(13)And when the dragon saw that he was cast out into the earth, he
+persecuted the woman which had brought forth the male child. (14)And
+there were given to the woman two wings of a great eagle, that she
+should fly into the wilderness, unto her place, where she is supported
+there for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the
+serpent. (15)And the serpent cast out after the woman, from his mouth
+water, as a river, that he might sweep her away with the flood. (16)And
+the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and
+swallowed up the river which the dragon cast out of his mouth. (17)And
+the dragon was incensed against the woman, and went forth to make war
+against the remnant of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and
+hold the testimony of Jesus Christ.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+AND I stood upon the sand of the sea, and I saw a beast rising up out
+of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon the horns ten
+diadems, and upon the heads a title of blasphemy. (2)And the beast
+which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a
+bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his
+power, and his throne, and great authority. (3)And I saw one of his
+heads as if wounded unto death; and his deadly wound was healed: and
+all the earth wondered after the beast. (4)And they worshipped the
+dragon who had given authority to the beast: and they worshipped the
+beast, saying, Who is like to the beast? who is able to wage war with
+him? (5)And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and
+blasphemies; and there was given to him authority to make war forty-two
+months.
+
+(6)And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his
+name, and his tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. (7)And it was
+given to him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and
+authority was given to him over every tribe, and tongue, and nation.
+(8)And all the inhabitants who dwell upon the earth shall worship him,
+whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from
+the foundation of the world. (9)He that hath an ear, let him hear.
+(10)If any person leads _others_ into captivity, he shall be led into
+captivity; if any person kills with the sword, he must be slain by the
+sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
+
+(11)And I saw another beast rising up out of the earth, and he had two
+horns like a lamb, though he spake as the dragon. (12)And he exerciseth
+all the authority of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth,
+and those who inhabit therein, to worship the first beast whose deadly
+wound was healed. (13)And he performeth great signs, so that he even
+causeth fire to come down from heaven to the earth, in the sight of
+men, (14)and deceiveth the inhabitants of the earth by the signs, which
+he is enabled to perform before the beast, saying to the dwellers upon
+the earth, that they should make an image for the beast who had the
+stroke of the sword, and survived. (15)And he is enabled to impart life
+to the image of the beast that even the image of the beast should
+speak, and cause as many as will not worship the image of the beast to
+be put to death. (16)And he causeth all the small and the great, the
+rich and the poor, the freemen and the slaves, to receive a brand upon
+their right hand, and upon their foreheads: (17)and that no man may buy
+or sell, but he that hath the mark impressed, or the name of the beast,
+or the number of his name. (18)Here is wisdom. Let him that hath
+understanding calculate the number of the beast: for it is the number
+of a man; and his number is six hundred sixty-six.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+AND I saw, and lo, a lamb stood upon the mount Zion, and with him an
+hundred forty-four thousand, having the name of his Father inscribed on
+their foreheads. (2)And I heard a voice from heaven, as the sound of
+many waters, and as the roar of loud thunder; and I heard the sound of
+harpers harping on their harps: (3)and they sang as it were a new song
+before the throne, and before the four living beings, and the
+presbyters: and no person could learn that song, but the hundred
+forty-four thousand, who were redeemed from the earth. (4)These are
+they who have not defiled themselves with women; for they are virgins:
+these are they who follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth: these have
+been redeemed among men, as first-fruits to God, and to the Lamb.
+(5)And in their mouth no guile is found; for they are blameless before
+the throne of God.
+
+(6)And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the
+everlasting gospel to preach the glad tidings to the inhabitants of the
+earth, to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people, (7)saying
+with a loud voice, Fear God, and give him glory; for the hour of his
+judgment is come; and worship him that made the heaven and the earth,
+and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
+
+(8)And another angel followed, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen,
+that great city, because all nations have been made to drink of the
+wine of the wrath of her whoredom.
+
+(9)And a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any
+person worship the beast, and his image, and receive the brand upon his
+forehead, and upon his right hand, (10)he also shall drink of the wine
+of the fury of God, which is mixed undiluted with water in the cup of
+his wrath; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the
+presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: (11)and
+the smoke of their torment ascendeth for ever and ever: and they have
+no respite day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and
+whosoever receiveth the brand of his name. (12)Here is the patience of
+the saints: here are they who keep the commandments of God, and the
+faith of Jesus. (13)And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me,
+Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforward:
+yea, saith the Spirit, that they may have rest from their labours; but
+their works follow after them.
+
+(14)And I saw, and, lo! a white cloud, and upon the cloud sat one like
+to a son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a
+sharp sickle. (15)And anther angel came forth out of the temple, crying
+with a loud voice to him that sat upon the cloud, Put in thy sickle,
+and reap: for the hour is come for thee to reap; because the harvest of
+the earth is fully ripe. (16)And he who sat on the cloud thrust in his
+sickle upon the earth, and the earth was reaped.
+
+(17)And another angel came forth out of the temple which is in heaven,
+having also himself a sharp sickle. (18)And another angel came forth
+from the altar, having authority over fire; and he cried with a loud
+voice to him who held the sharp sickle, saying, Put in thy sharp
+sickle, and gather the bunches of the vine of the earth; for her
+clusters are ripe. (19)And the angel thrust in his sickle upon the
+earth, and gathered the grapes of the vine of the earth, and cast them
+into the great winepress of the wrath of God. (20)And the wine-press
+was trodden without the city, and blood issued from the wine-press, as
+high as the horses' bridles, for the space of a thousand and six
+hundred furlongs.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+AND I saw another sign in the heaven, great and wonderful, seven angels
+having the seven last plagues because by them is the wrath of God
+completely executed. (2)And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled
+with fire; and those who had obtained the victory over the beast, and
+over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name
+standing upon the sea of glass, holding the harps of God. (3)And they
+sung the sacred ode of Moses the servant of the Lord, and the song of
+the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God
+Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, O King of saints. (4)Who
+should not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? because thou only
+art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee, because
+thy righteous judgments are made evident. (5)And after these things I
+beheld, and, lo! the temple of the tabernacle of witness in heaven was
+opened: (6)and the seven angels having the seven plagues came forth out
+of the temple, clothed in linen white and shining, and girded about the
+breasts with golden girdles. (7)And one of the four living beings gave
+unto the seven angels seven golden vases full of the wrath of God, who
+liveth for ever and ever. (8)And the temple was filled with smoke from
+the glory of God, and from his power; and no person was able to enter
+into the temple, until the seven plagues of the seven angels were
+completely executed.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+AND I heard a loud voice out of the temple, saying to the seven angels,
+Go and pour out the vases of the wrath of God upon the earth. (2)And
+the first angel went, and poured out his vase upon the earth; and there
+came an ulcer malignant and painful upon the men that had the brand of
+the beast, and upon those who worshipped his image.
+
+(3)And the second angel poured his vase upon the sea and it became
+blood as of a dead man: and every living creature died in the sea.
+
+(4)And the third angel poured out his vase upon the rivers and upon the
+fountains of waters; and they became blood. (5)And I heard the angel of
+the waters saying, Righteous art thou, O Lord, who art, and who wast,
+even the holy one, because thou hast judged these things. (6)For they
+have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them
+blood to drink; for they are worthy. (7)And I heard another angel from
+the altar saying, Yea, Lord God Almighty, true and just are thy
+judgments.
+
+(8)And the fourth angel poured out his vase upon the sun; and there was
+given to it a charge to burn men with fire. (9)And the men were
+scorched with a fierce heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who
+had power over these plagues: and they repented not, to give him glory.
+
+(10)And the fifth angel poured out his vase upon the throne of the
+beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness, and they gnawed their own
+tongues from anguish, (11)and they blasphemed the God of heaven, in the
+midst of their anguish, and of their ulcers, and repented not of their
+works.
+
+(12)And the sixth angel poured out his vase upon the great river
+Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the
+kings who come from the rising of the sun might be prepared.
+
+(13)And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the
+mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three
+unclean spirits like frogs. (14)For they are the spirits of demons
+doing wonders, which go forth unto the kings of the earth, and of the
+whole habitable globe, to gather them together unto the battle of that
+great day of God Almighty. (15)Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he
+who watcheth, and keepeth his garments, that he walk not about naked,
+and men see his shame. (16)And he gathered them together into a place
+called in the Hebrew, Armageddon.
+
+(17)And the seventh angel poured out his vase into the air; and a loud
+voice come out from the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It
+is done. (18)And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and
+there was a great earthquake, such as was not from the day that men
+were upon the earth, an earthquake of such a kind, and so great.
+(19)And the great city was cleft into three parts, and the cities of
+the nations fell: and Babylon the great came in remembrance before God,
+to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fury of his wrath. (20)And
+every island fled, and the mountains were no more found. (21)And a
+great storm of hail, each about a talent weight, fell from heaven upon
+men: and men blasphemed God for the plague of hail: for great was the
+plague of it, exceedingly great.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+AND one of the seven angels who had the seven vases, came to me, and
+talked with me, saying to me, Come hither, I will shew thee the
+judgment of the great harlot, who sitteth upon many waters: (2)with
+whom the kings of the earth have committed whoredom, and all the
+inhabitants of the world have intoxicated themselves with the wine of
+her whoredom. (3)And he bore me away in spirit into the wilderness: and
+I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast, full of names of blasphemy,
+having seven heads, and ten horns. (4)And the woman was clothed in
+purple and scarlet, and all over decked with gold, precious stones, and
+pearls, holding a golden cup in her hand, full of abominations and of
+the impurity of her whoredom. (5)And upon her forehead was there a name
+written, Mystery, Babylon the great, the mother of harlots, and of the
+abominations of the earth. (6)And I saw the woman drunk with the blood
+of saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw
+her, I wondered with great amazement. (7)And the angel said unto me,
+Wherefore dost thou wonder? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman,
+and of the beast which carrieth her, which hath seven heads and ten
+horns. (8)The beast which thou seest was, and is not; and shall come up
+out of the abyss _of hell_, and shall go into perdition: and the
+dwellers upon earth will wonder, (whose names are not written in the
+book of life from the foundation of the world,) when they shall see the
+beast which was, and is not, though he is. (9)Here is the mind that
+hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, where the woman is
+seated even upon them. (10)And these are seven kings: five have fallen,
+and the one exists, the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he
+must abide but a little while. (11)And the beast which was, and is not,
+though he is himself the eighth, yet is of the seven, and shall go away
+into perdition. (12)And the ten horns which thou sawest, are ten kings,
+who have not yet received their kingdoms; but will receive authority as
+kings for one hour with the beast. (13)They hold one sentiment, and
+will give their own power and authority to the beast. (14)They shall
+make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: because he
+is Lord of lords, and King of kings and they that are with him, are
+called, and elect, and faithful. (15)And he saith to me, The waters
+which thou sawest, on which the whore sat, are people, and multitudes,
+and nations, and tongues. (16)And the ten horns which thou sawest upon
+the beast, they shall hate the whore, and make her desolate and naked,
+and shall eat her flesh, and shall burn her up with fire. (17)For God
+hath put it into their hearts to do his will, to perform one purpose,
+even to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are
+fulfilled. (18)And the woman which thou sawest is the great city, which
+holds dominion over the kings of the earth.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+AND after these things I saw an angel descending from heaven, having
+great authority; and the earth was enlightened by his glory. (2)And he
+cried mightily with a great voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen,
+is fallen, and is become the habitation of demons, and the hold of
+every impure spirit, and the cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
+(3)Because all nations have drunk of the wine of the rage of her
+whoredom, and the kings of the earth have committed whoredom with her,
+and the merchants of the earth have been enriched by the excess of her
+profligate luxury.
+
+(4)And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come forth out of
+her, my people, that ye have no share in her sins, and that so ye may
+not receive of her plagues. (5)For her sins have reached unto heaven,
+and God hath remembered her iniquities. (6)Render to her as she also
+hath done to you, and repay her double according to her works; in the
+cup which she hath mingled mingle for her double. (7)As much as she
+hath glorified herself, and rioted in luxury, so much torment and
+sorrow give her: because she hath said in her heart, I sit a queen, and
+am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. (8)Therefore in one hour shall
+all her plagues come, death, and mourning, and famine: and she shall be
+consumed with fire; because mighty is the Lord God, who judgeth her.
+
+(9)And the kings of the earth who have committed whoredom with her, and
+shared in her luxuries, shall bewail her, and lament bitterly over her,
+when they see the smoke of her burning, (10)standing afar off through
+terror of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon,
+that strong city! how in one hour is thy judgment come upon thee!
+
+(11)And the merchants of the earth wept and wailed over her: because no
+man buyeth their merchandise any more: (12)the merchandise of gold and
+of silver, and of precious stones, and of pearl, and of fine linen, and
+of purple, and of silk, and of scarlet, and every sweet scented wood,
+and every ivory vessel, and every vessel of most precious wood, and of
+gold, and of iron, and of marble, (13)and cinnamon, and perfumes, and
+myrrh, and libanum, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and
+cattle, and sheep, and of horses, and of chariots, and of bodies, and
+the souls of men. (14)And the delicate autumnal fruit of thy soul's
+earnest longing is gone from thee, and all things that are dainty and
+that are splendid are departed from thee, and never shalt thou find
+them any more.
+
+(15)The merchants of these things who enriched themselves by her, shall
+stand afar off through terror of her torment, weeping and wailing,
+(16)and saying, Alas, alas, the great city, which was clothed in fine
+linen, and purple, and scarlet, and overlaid with gold, and precious
+stones, and pearls! how in one hour is so great wealth laid waste!
+
+(17)And every pilot, and all the crew in the ships, and the mariners,
+and as many as exercise their labours on the sea, stood afar off,
+(18)and cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What is
+like that great city! (19)And they cast dust upon their heads, and
+cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, by
+which all who occupied ships on the sea were enriched from her
+opulence! how in one hour is she made desolate!
+
+(20)Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye the holy apostles and
+prophets, for God hath adjudged her to punishment, for the judgment
+inflicted on you by her. (21)And a mighty angel took up a stone as a
+great milstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, So with rapidity
+shall the great city Babylon be hurled into the deep, and never shall
+be found more. (22)And the sound of harpers, and musicians, and flute
+players, and trumpeters, shall never be heard in thee more; and no
+artificer of whatever trade shall be found in thee any more; and the
+sound of a milstone shall be heard in thee no more; (23)and never shall
+the light of a lamp shine in thee any more; and the voice of the
+bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard in thee no more: because thy
+merchants were the grandees of the earth; because all nations were
+deluded by thy magical incantation. (24)And in her was found the blood
+of prophets, and holy men, and of all who have been slaughtered upon
+the earth.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+AND after these things I heard a loud sound as of a vast multitude in
+heaven, saying, Hallelujah: Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power
+be to the Lord our God: (2)because true and righteous are his
+judgments; for he hath judged the great harlot, that corrupted the
+earth with her whoredom, and hath avenged the blood of his servants
+shed by her hand. (3)And the second time they said, Hallelujah. And her
+smoke ascended up for ever and ever. (4)And the four and twenty
+presbyters fell prostrate, and the four living beings, and they
+worshipped God who was seated on the throne, saying, Amen; Hallelujah.
+
+(5)And there came a voice out of the throne, saying, Praise our God,
+all ye servants of his, and all that fear him, both the small and the
+great. (6)And I heard as it were the voice of a vast multitude, and as
+the noise of many waters, and as the roar of mighty thunderings,
+saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. (7)Let us
+rejoice and exult, and give him glory: because the marriage of the Lamb
+is come, and his bride hath made herself ready. (8)And it was granted
+her to be clothed in fine linen, clean and splendid: for the fine linen
+is _the emblem of_ the righteousness of the saints. (9)And he said to
+me, Write, Blessed are they that are invited to the marriage supper of
+the Lamb. And he said to me, These are the true sayings of God.
+
+(10)And I fell down before his feet to worship him: and he said unto
+me, See thou dost not so: I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy brethren
+who hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the spirit of
+prophecy is the testimony of Jesus.
+
+(11)And I saw heaven opened, and lo a white horse; and he that sat upon
+it, is called Faithful and True, and with righteousness doth he judge
+and make war. (12)And his eyes were as a flame of fire, and upon his
+head were many diadems; and he hath a name inscribed which no man
+knoweth but himself. (13)And he was clothed in a garment dipt in blood,
+and his name is styled the word of God. (14)And the hosts which are in
+heaven followed him on white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and
+clean. (15)And out of his mouth proceeded a sharp sword, that therewith
+he may smite the heathen and he will rule them with an iron sceptre:
+and he will tread the wine-press of the fury and of the wrath of God
+Almighty. (16)And he hath upon his vesture and upon his thigh this name
+written, king of kings, and lord of lords.
+
+(17)And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud
+voice, saying to all the fowls which fly in the midst of heaven, Come
+hither and flock together unto the supper of the great God: (18)that ye
+may eat the carcasses of kings, and the carcasses of military
+commanders, and the carcasses of mighty men, and the carcasses of
+horses, and of those who ride upon them, and the carcasses of all,
+freemen and slaves, both small and great.
+
+(19)And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies,
+gathered together to make war with him that was sitting upon the horse,
+and with his army. (20)And the beast was seized upon, and with him the
+false prophet who performed the wonders before him, by which he
+deceived those who received the brand of the beast, and those who
+worshipped his image. They were both hurled alive into the lake of fire
+which burneth with brimstone. (21)And all the rest were slain with the
+sword of him that sat upon the horse, which issued from his mouth: and
+all the fowls were gorged with their carcasses.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+AND I saw an angel descending from heaven, having the key of the abyss
+_of hell_, and a great chain in his hand: (2)and he seized on the
+dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and bound him a
+thousand years, (3)and cast him into the abyss, and shut him up, and
+put a seal upon it, that he might deceive the nations no more until the
+thousand years are completed: and after that he must be loosed a short
+time. (4)And I saw thrones, and persons were seated upon them, and
+authority to judge was given to them: and I saw the souls of those who
+had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God,
+and who had not worshipped the beast, nor his image, and had not
+received the brand in their foreheads, and upon their right hand; and
+they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. (5)But the rest of
+the dead lived not again until the thousand years are completed. This
+is the first resurrection. (6)Blessed and holy is he that hath part in
+the first resurrection; over these the second death hath no dominion:
+but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and they shall reign
+with him a thousand years. (7)And when the thousand years shall be
+completed, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison; (8)and he shall go
+forth to deceive the nations that are in the four corners of the earth,
+Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as
+the sand of the sea. (9)And they went up on the breadth of the earth,
+and encircled the camp of the saints, and the beloved city: and there
+came down fire from God out of heaven, and devoured them up. (10)And
+the devil who deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and
+brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and they shall be
+tormented day and night for ever and ever.
+
+(11)And I saw a great white throne, and one sat upon it, from whose
+presence fled the earth and the heaven, and no place was found for
+them. (12)And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and
+the books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book
+of life: and the dead were judged out of the things written in the
+books according to their works. (13)And the sea gave up the dead that
+were in it, and death and the grave gave up the dead that were in them;
+and every one was judged according to his works. (14)And death and the
+grave were cast into the lake of fire: this is the second death.
+(15)And if any one was not found inscribed on the book of life, he was
+cast into the lake of fire.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AND I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the
+first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. (2)And I John
+saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descending from God out of
+heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (3)And I heard a
+loud voice from heaven saying, Behold the tabernacle of God is with
+men, and he shall pitch his tent with them, and they shall be his
+people, and God himself shall be with them, their own God. (4)And God
+shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more;
+nor shall mourning, nor crying, nor toil be any more: because the
+former things are passed away. (5)And he that sat upon the throne said,
+Lo! I make all things new: and he said unto me, Write that these
+sayings are true and faithful. (6)And he said to me, It is done. I am
+the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end; I will give to him
+that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. (7)He that
+overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be to him a God, and he
+shall be to me a son. (8)But to those who shrink back through fear, and
+to the infidels, and to the abominable, and to murderers, and to
+whoremongers, and to those who use magical incantations, and to
+idolaters, and to all liars, is their portion _appointed_ in the lake
+which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.
+
+(9)And there came to me one of the seven angels who held the seven
+vases full of the seven last plagues, and he talked with me, saying,
+Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. (10)And he
+bore me away in spirit unto a great and exceeding high mountain, and
+shewed me the great city, the holy Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven
+from God, (11)having the glory of God: and her brilliance was like the
+most precious gem, as a jasper stone, transparent as crystal; (12)and
+she had a great wall and lofty, having twelve gates, and at the gates
+twelve angels, and names inscribed on them, which are those of the
+twelve tribes of the children of Israel. (13)From the east three gates;
+from the north three gates; from the south three gates; from the west
+three gates. (14)And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and
+on them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. (15)And he that
+talked with me held a golden cane to measure the city, and the gates
+thereof, and the wall thereof. (16)And the city is a quadrangle, and
+the breadth of it is just as much as the length of it; and he measured
+the city with the cane, twelve thousand furlongs: the breadth, and the
+length, and the height of it, are exactly proportioned. (17)He measured
+also the wall of it a hundred and forty-four cubits, according to the
+measure of a man, for such is that of an angel.
+
+(18)The structure of the wall of it was jasper, and the city pure gold,
+like clear glass. (19)And the foundations of the walls of the city were
+adorned with every precious stone: the first foundation a jasper; the
+second a sapphire; the third a chalcedony; the fourth an emerald;
+(20)the fifth a sardonyx; the sixth a sardius; the seventh a
+chrysolite; the eighth a beryl; the ninth a topaz; the tenth a
+chrysoprasus; the eleventh a jacinth; the twelfth an amethyst. (21)And
+the twelve gates were twelve several pearls; every one of the gates was
+of one pearl; and the street of the city was pure gold, as transparent
+glass.
+
+(22)And I saw no temple therein; for the Lord God Almighty is the
+temple thereof, even the Lamb. (23)And the city had no need of the sun,
+neither of the moon to shine upon it: for the glory of God illuminates
+it, and the Lamb is the lamp thereof. (24)And the nations of those that
+are saved shall walk about in the light thereof; and the kings of the
+earth shall bring their glory and their honour into it; (25)and her
+gates shall be never shut by day (for there is no night there); (26)and
+they shall bring the glory and the honour of the nations into it.
+(27)And there shall no more enter into it any thing unclean, or that
+practises abomination and lying; but only those who are written in the
+book of life of the Lamb.
+
+CHAP. XXII.
+
+AND he shewed me a clear river of water of life, bright as crystal,
+proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. (2)In the midst of
+the street of it, even on this side, and on that of the river, grew the
+tree of life, producing twelve crops of fruit, and ripening its fruit
+in succession every month; and the leaves of the tree are for the
+healing of the nations.
+
+(3)And no accursed thing is there any more; and the throne of God and
+of the Lamb are in it, and his servants will pay divine worship to him.
+(4)And they shall see his face; and his name shall be on their
+foreheads. (5)And there shall be no night there, and they have no need
+of a lamp, or the light of the sun; because the Lord God illumines
+them: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
+
+(6)And he said to me, These words are faithful and true. And the Lord
+God of the holy prophets hath sent his angel to shew to his servants
+the things which must shortly come to pass. (7)Behold, I come quickly!
+blessed is he that observeth the words of the prophecy of this book.
+
+(8)And I John saw and heard these things. And when I had heard and
+seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who shewed me
+these things. (9)And he said to me, See thou do it not; for I am a
+fellow-servant of thine, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those
+who observe the words of this book: worship God. (10)And he said to me,
+Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at
+hand. (11)He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he that is
+filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous, let him be
+righteous still; and he that is holy, let him be holy still. (12)And
+behold, I come quickly: and my reward is with me, to give to every man
+as his work shall be. (13)I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning
+and the end, the first and the last. (14)Blessed are they who keep his
+commandments, that they may have authority to approach unto the tree of
+life, and that they may enter in by the gates into the city. (15)But
+without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and
+idolaters, and every one who loveth and maketh a lie.
+
+(16)I Jesus have sent my angel to testify unto you these things in the
+churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright and
+morning star. (17)And the spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him
+that heareth say, Come. And let him who is athirst come: and whosoever
+is desirous, let him take of the water of life freely. (18)For I
+testify to every one who heareth the words of the prophecy of this
+book, If any man add to these things, God will lay upon him the plagues
+that are written in this book: (19)and if any take away from the words
+of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the book
+of life, and from the holy city, and from the things which are written
+in this book.
+
+(20)He that testifieth these things saith, Verily, I come quickly.
+Amen. Yea come, Lord Jesus!
+
+(21)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen
+
+THE END.
+
+
+
+FOOTNOTES
+
+[1] Isa. vii. 14
+
+[2] Micah, v. 2
+
+[3] Hos. ii. 1
+
+[4] Jer. xxxi. 15
+
+[5] Isa. xl. 3
+
+[6] Deut. viii. 3
+
+[7] Psal. xci. 11, 12
+
+[8] Deut. vi. 16
+
+[9] Deut. vi. 13
+
+[10] Isa. ix. 1, 2
+
+[11] Mal. iii. 1. Isa. xl. 3.
+
+[12] Isa. xxix. 13.
+
+[13] Exod. xx. 52.
+
+[14] Levit. xx. 9.
+
+[15] Equal to sixty shekels, above seven of our pounds.
+
+[16] Isaiah, lvi. 7.
+
+[17] Psalm cxviii. 22.
+
+[18] Deut. xxv. 5.
+
+[19] Exod. iii. 6.
+
+[20] Psalm cx. 1.
+
+[21] Isa. liii. 12.
+
+[22] Their day commenced at sun-set.
+
+[23] Psalm lxix. 25.
+
+[24] Psalm cix. 8.
+
+[25] Joel, ii. 28, 32.
+
+[26] Psalm xvi. 8-11.
+
+[27] Psalm cx. 1.
+
+[28] Deut. xviii. 18, 19.
+
+[29] Gen. xii. 3.
+
+[30] Psalm cxviii. 22.
+
+[31] Psalm ii. 1, 2.
+
+[32] Gen. xi. 31.
+
+[33] Gen. xv. 13, 14.
+
+[34] Exod. iii. 6.
+
+[35] Exod. iii. 5-10.
+
+[36] Deut. xviii. 15.
+
+[37] Amos, v. 25-27.
+
+[38] Isaiah, lxvi. 1.
+
+[39] Isaiah, liii. 7, 8.
+
+[40] Sam. xiii. 14.
+
+[41] Psalm ii. 7.
+
+[42] Isa. lv. 3.
+
+[43] Psalm xvi. 10.
+
+[44] Isa. xxix, 34.
+
+[45] Isa. xlix. 6.
+
+[46] Amos, ix. 11, 12.
+
+[47] Exod. xxii. 28.
+
+[48] Isaiah, vi, 9. 10.
+
+[49] Habb. ii. 4.
+
+[50] Isaiah, lii. 5.
+
+[51] Psalm, li. 4.
+
+[52] Psa. xiv. 1-3. Psa. v. 9.
+
+[53] Gen. xv. 6.
+
+[54] Psa. xxxii. 1, 2.
+
+[55] Gen. xvii. 5.
+
+[56] Gen. xv. 5.
+
+[57] Psalm, xliv. 22.
+
+[58] Gen. xxv. 23.
+
+[59] Mal. i. 2, 3.
+
+[60] Exod. xxxiii. 19.
+
+[61] Exod. ix. 16.
+
+[62] Hos. i. 10.
+
+[63] Isa. x. 22, 23.  [64] Isa. i. 9.
+
+[65] Isa. viii. 14.
+
+[66] Lev. xviii. 5.
+
+[67] Deut. xxx. 12-14.
+
+[68] Isa. xxviii. 16.
+
+[69] Joel, ii. 32.
+
+[70] Isa. lii. 7, 8.
+
+[71] Isa. liii. 1.
+
+[72] Psa. xix. 4.
+
+[73] Deut. xxxii. 21.
+
+[74] Isa. lxv. 1, 2.
+
+[75] 1 Kings, xix. 14.
+
+[76] Isa. xxix. 10.
+
+[77] Psa. lxix. 22.
+
+[78] Isa. lix. 20.
+
+[79] Deut. xxxii. 35.
+
+[80] Isaiah, xlv. 23.
+
+[81] Psa. lxix. 9
+
+[82] Psa. xviii. 49.
+
+[83] Deut. xxxii, 43.
+
+[84] Psa. cxvii. 1.
+
+[85] Isaiah, xi. 10.
+
+[86] Isaiah, lii. 15.
+
+[87] Isa. xxix. 14.
+
+[88] Jerem. ix. 24.
+
+[89] Isa. lxiv. 4.
+
+[90] Job. v. 13.
+
+[91] Ps. xciv. 11.
+
+[92] Gen. ii. 24.
+
+[93] Deut. xxv. 4.
+
+[94] Exod. xxxii. 6-19.
+
+[95] Num. xxv. 1-9.
+
+[96] Num. xxi. 16.
+
+[97] Num. xiv 37.
+
+[98] Psalm xxiv. 1.
+
+[99] Isa. xxviii. 11.
+
+[100] Gen. iii. 16.
+
+[101] Psalm cxvi. 10.
+
+[102] Isaiah, xlix. 8.
+
+[103] Lev. xxvi. 12.
+
+[104] Isai. lii. 11.
+
+[105] Jerem. xxxi. 1.
+
+[106] Exod. xvi. 18.
+
+[107] Psalm cxii. 9.
+
+[108] Gen. xii. 3.
+
+[109] Deu. xxvii. 26.
+
+[110] Habb. ii.4.
+
+[111] Lev. xviii. 5.
+
+[112] Deut. xxi. 23.
+
+[113] Gen. xvi. 15.
+
+[114] Isa. liv. 1.
+
+[115] Gen. xxi. 10.
+
+[116] Psa. lxviii. 18.
+
+[117] Isaiah, lx. 1.
+
+[118] Exod. xx. 12.
+
+[119] Deut. xxvi. 14.
+
+[120] Psa. ii. 7.
+
+[121] 2 Sam. vii. 14.
+
+[122] Psa. xcvii. 7.
+
+[123] Psa. civ. 4.
+
+[124] Psa. xlv. 6, 7.
+
+[125] Psa. cii. 26.
+
+[126] Psalm cx. 1.
+
+[127] Psalm viii. 4.
+
+[128] Psalm xxii. 22.
+
+[129] Psalm xviii. 2.
+
+[130] Isai. viii. 18.
+
+[131] Psalm xcv. 7.
+
+[132] Gen. ii. 2.
+
+[133] Psalm cx. 4.
+
+[134] Gen. xxii. 16.
+
+[135] Exod. xxv. 40.
+
+[136] Jerem. xxxi. 31-34.
+
+[137] Psalm xl. 7.
+
+[138] Deut. xxxii. 35, 36
+
+[139] Habb. ii. 3.
+
+[140] Gen. xxi. 12.
+
+[141] Prov. iii. 11, 12.
+
+[142] Exod. xix. 12, 13.
+
+[143] Haggai, ii. 6.
+
+[144] Joshua, i. 5.
+
+[145] Gen. xv. 6.
+
+[146] Isa. xli. 8.
+
+[147] Prov. iii. 34.
+
+[148] Levit. xi. 44.
+
+[149] Isaiah, xl. 6.
+
+[150] Isa. xxviii. 16.
+
+[151] Psa. cxviii. 22.
+
+[152] Isa. liii. 4. 6.
+
+[153] Psalm xxxiv. 12, 13.
+
+[154] About ten ounces.
+
+[155] About ten ounces.
+
+
+
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+
+<p class="ps"><a href="#preface">Preface</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Matthew   <a href="#mat1">1</a> <a href="#mat2">2</a> <a href="#mat3">3</a> <a href="#mat4">4</a>
+<a href="#mat5">5</a> <a href="#mat6">6</a> <a href="#mat7">7</a>
+<a href="#mat8">8</a> <a href="#mat9">9</a> <a href="#mat10">10</a> <a href="#mat11">11</a> <a href="#mat12">12</a>
+<a href="#mat13">13</a> <a href="#mat14">14</a> <a href="#mat15">15</a> <a href="#mat16">16</a> <a href="#mat17">17</a>
+<a href="#mat18">18</a> <a href="#mat19">19</a> <a href="#mat20">20</a> <a href="#mat21">21</a> <a href="#mat22">22</a>
+<a href="#mat23">23</a> <a href="#mat24">24</a> <a href="#mat25">25</a> <a href="#mat26">26</a> <a href="#mat27">27</a>
+<a href="#mat28">28</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Mark   <a href="#mar1">1</a> <a href="#mar2">2</a>
+<a href="#mar3">3</a> <a href="#mar4">4</a> <a href="#mar5">5</a>
+<a href="#mar6">6</a> <a href="#mar7">7</a> <a href="#mar8">8</a>
+<a href="#mar9">9</a> <a href="#mar10">10</a> <a href="#mar11">11</a> <a href="#mar12">12</a> <a href="#mar13">13</a>
+<a href="#mar14">14</a> <a href="#mar15">15</a> <a href="#mar16">16</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Luke   <a href="#luk1">1</a> <a href="#luk2">2</a>
+<a href="#luk3">3</a> <a href="#luk4">4</a> <a href="#luk5">5</a>
+<a href="#luk6">6</a> <a href="#luk7">7</a> <a href="#luk8">8</a>
+<a href="#luk9">9</a> <a href="#luk10">10</a> <a href="#luk11">11</a> <a href="#luk12">12</a> <a href="#luk13">13</a>
+<a href="#luk14">14</a> <a href="#luk15">15</a> <a href="#luk16">16</a> <a href="#luk17">17</a> <a href="#luk18">18</a>
+<a href="#luk19">19</a> <a href="#luk20">20</a> <a href="#luk21">21</a> <a href="#luk22">22</a> <a href="#luk23">23</a>
+<a href="#luk24">24</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">John   <a href="#joh1">1</a> <a href="#joh2">2</a>
+<a href="#joh3">3</a> <a href="#joh4">4</a> <a href="#joh5">5</a>
+<a href="#joh6">6</a> <a href="#joh7">7</a> <a href="#joh8">8</a>
+<a href="#joh9">9</a> <a href="#joh10">10</a> <a href="#joh11">11</a> <a href="#joh12">12</a> <a href="#joh13">13</a>
+<a href="#joh14">14</a> <a href="#joh15">15</a> <a href="#joh16">16</a> <a href="#joh17">17</a> <a href="#joh18">18</a>
+<a href="#joh19">19</a> <a href="#joh20">20</a> <a href="#joh21">21</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Acts   <a href="#act1">1</a> <a href="#act2">2</a>
+<a href="#act3">3</a> <a href="#act4">4</a> <a href="#act5">5</a>
+<a href="#act6">6</a> <a href="#act7">7</a> <a href="#act8">8</a>
+<a href="#act9">9</a> <a href="#act10">10</a> <a href="#act11">11</a> <a href="#act12">12</a> <a href="#act13">13</a>
+<a href="#act14">14</a> <a href="#act15">15</a> <a href="#act16">16</a> <a href="#act17">17</a> <a href="#act18">18</a>
+<a href="#act19">19</a> <a href="#act20">20</a> <a href="#act21">21</a> <a href="#act22">22</a> <a href="#act23">23</a>
+<a href="#act24">24</a> <a href="#act25">25</a> <a href="#act26">26</a> <a href="#act27">27</a> <a href="#act28">28</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Romans   <a href="#rom1">1</a> <a href="#rom2">2</a> <a href="#rom3">3</a> <a href="#rom4">4</a>
+<a href="#rom5">5</a> <a href="#rom6">6</a> <a href="#rom7">7</a>
+<a href="#rom8">8</a> <a href="#rom9">9</a> <a href="#rom10">10</a> <a href="#rom11">11</a> <a href="#rom12">12</a>
+<a href="#rom13">13</a> <a href="#rom14">14</a> <a href="#rom15">15</a> <a href="#rom16">16</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">1 Corinthians   <a href="#co11">1</a> <a href="#co12">2</a> <a href="#co13">3</a> <a href="#co14">4</a>
+<a href="#co15">5</a> <a href="#co16">6</a> <a href="#co17">7</a>
+<a href="#co18">8</a> <a href="#co19">9</a> <a href="#co110">10</a> <a href="#co111">11</a> <a href="#co112">12</a>
+<a href="#co113">13</a> <a href="#co114">14</a> <a href="#co115">15</a> <a href="#co116">16</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">2 Corinthians   <a href="#co21">1</a> <a href="#co22">2</a> <a href="#co23">3</a> <a href="#co24">4</a>
+<a href="#co25">5</a> <a href="#co26">6</a> <a href="#co27">7</a>
+<a href="#co28">8</a> <a href="#co29">9</a> <a href="#co210">10</a> <a href="#co211">11</a> <a href="#co212">12</a>
+<a href="#co213">13</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Galatians   <a href="#gal1">1</a> <a href="#gal2">2</a> <a href="#gal3">3</a> <a href="#gal4">4</a>
+<a href="#gal5">5</a> <a href="#gal6">6</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Ephesians   <a href="#eph1">1</a> <a href="#eph2">2</a> <a href="#eph3">3</a> <a href="#eph4">4</a>
+<a href="#eph5">5</a> <a href="#eph6">6</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Philippians   <a href="#phi1">1</a> <a href="#phi2">2</a> <a href="#phi3">3</a> <a href="#phi4">4</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Colossians   <a href="#col1">1</a> <a href="#col2">2</a> <a href="#col3">3</a> <a href="#col4">4</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">1 Thessalonians   <a href="#th11">1</a> <a href="#th12">2</a> <a href="#th13">3</a> <a href="#th14">4</a>
+<a href="#th15">5</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">2 Thessalonians   <a href="#th21">1</a> <a href="#th22">2</a> <a href="#th23">3</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">1 Timothy   <a href="#ti11">1</a> <a href="#ti12">2</a> <a href="#ti13">3</a> <a href="#ti14">4</a>
+<a href="#ti15">5</a> <a href="#ti16">6</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">2 Timothy   <a href="#ti21">1</a> <a href="#ti22">2</a> <a href="#ti23">3</a> <a href="#ti24">4</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Titus   <a href="#tit1">1</a> <a href="#tit2">2</a>
+<a href="#tit3">3</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Philemon   <a href="#phm">1</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Hebrews   <a href="#heb1">1</a> <a href="#heb2">2</a> <a href="#heb3">3</a> <a href="#heb4">4</a>
+<a href="#heb5">5</a> <a href="#heb6">6</a> <a href="#heb7">7</a>
+<a href="#heb8">8</a> <a href="#heb9">9</a> <a href="#heb10">10</a> <a href="#heb11">11</a> <a href="#heb12">12</a>
+<a href="#heb13">13</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">James   <a href="#jam1">1</a> <a href="#jam2">2</a>
+<a href="#jam3">3</a> <a href="#jam4">4</a> <a href="#jam5">5</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">1 Peter   <a href="#pe11">1</a> <a href="#pe12">2</a> <a href="#pe13">3</a> <a href="#pe14">4</a>
+<a href="#pe15">5</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">2 Peter   <a href="#pe21">1</a> <a href="#pe22">2</a> <a href="#pe23">3</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">1 John   <a href="#jo11">1</a> <a href="#jo12">2</a> <a href="#jo13">3</a> <a href="#jo14">4</a>
+<a href="#jo15">5</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">2 John   <a href="#jo2">1</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">3 John   <a href="#jo3">1</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0">Jude   <a href="#jud">1</a></p>
+
+<p class="p0s">Revelations   <a href="#rev1">1</a> <a href="#rev2">2</a> <a href="#rev3">3</a> <a href="#rev4">4</a>
+<a href="#rev5">5</a> <a href="#rev6">6</a> <a href="#rev7">7</a>
+<a href="#rev8">8</a> <a href="#rev9">9</a> <a href="#rev10">10</a> <a href="#rev11">11</a> <a href="#rev12">12</a>
+<a href="#rev13">13</a> <a href="#rev14">14</a> <a href="#rev15">15</a> <a href="#rev16">16</a> <a href="#rev17">17</a>
+<a href="#rev18">18</a> <a href="#rev19">19</a> <a href="#rev20">20</a> <a href="#rev21">21</a> <a href="#rev22">22</a></p>
+
+<p class="pnn"><a href="#Footnotes">Footnotes</a></p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:183%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.7em">
+<a name="title" id="title">A TRANSLATION</a></p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:83%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.5em">
+OF THE</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:250%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.5em">
+NEW TESTAMENT</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:83%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.5em">
+FROM THE</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:133%;letter-spacing:0.15em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.2em">
+ORIGINAL GREEK.</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:92%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.0em">
+HUMBLY ATTEMPTED</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:63%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.0em">
+WITH A VIEW TO ASSIST</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:113%;letter-spacing:0.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.5em">
+THE UNLEARNED</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:75%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.8em">
+WITH CLEARER AND MORE EXPLICIT VIEWS OF THE</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:100%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.8em">
+<i>MIND OF THE SPIRIT</i></p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:58%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.2em">
+IN THE</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:125%;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.2em">
+SCRIPTURES OF TRUTH.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:100%;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.3em">
+BY T. HAWEIS, L.L. B.</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:58%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.6em">
+RECTOR OF ALL-SAINTS, ALDWINCKLE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE; AND<br />
+CHAPLAIN TO THE LATE COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:100%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.4em">
+London:</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:96%;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.2em">
+PRINTED FOR T. CHAPMAN,</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:75%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.0em">
+NO. 151, FLEET-STREET.</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:92%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.5em">
+1795.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<p style="text-align:center;font-size:167%;letter-spacing:0.3em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.4em">
+<a name="preface" id="preface">PREFACE.</a></p>
+
+<p><span class="dcc">A</span>PPEARING before the
+Public as a translator of the Oracles of God, it would ill become
+me to deprecate the severity of criticism, when I most cordially
+desire the intelligent and learned of my brethren to point out my
+mistakes for correction, and, in love and in the spirit of
+meekness, to smite me friendly. Should, however, the shafts of
+malignity, and the weapons not of our warfare, be employed
+against this humble, yet well-meant, attempt to make the
+Scriptures better understood, I shall endeavour to pluck the
+honey-comb from the lion’s carcase, and be thankful for real
+information, in whatever mode it may be communicated.</p>
+
+<p>Respecting highly, as I do, the translation of our
+Reformers, whose language has dignity, and whose soundness in the
+faith I hope, living and dying, to maintain, it must be
+acknowledged—that there are in our present version, obscurities
+which may be avoided—words become in the lapse of ages
+obsolete—expressions feeble and inexact—for which others more
+accurate and energetic may be substituted—and in some passages
+the sense embarrassed, and probably mistaken. To make therefore
+the Scriptures as intelligible as I can to men of common
+capacity, who are destitute of the knowledge of the Original, and
+sometimes perhaps to suggest a sense not unworthy the adoption of
+the judicious scholar, I have endeavoured to render every passage
+with the most literal exactness—to use the most forcible and
+clear expressions corresponding with the Original—not to omit a
+particle—preserving the participles—and following, as much as the
+genius of our tongue will permit, the exact order of the Greek
+words, persuaded that, thus placed, the sense often receives
+clearness and energy.</p>
+
+<p>To transfuse the spirit of the Original into a
+Translation must be admitted to be very difficult in any
+language, peculiarly so where the matters treated of are so
+weighty, and the words so significant, and where holy men of God
+are speaking as they were moved by the Holy Ghost, without whose
+continual light and teaching I humbly conceive no man ever did or
+can understand and receive the things which are of the Spirit of
+God, so as to know them as he ought to know.</p>
+
+<p>As the words of the Spirit contain one precise
+meaning, and to communicate his mind is the intention of
+Revelation, it must be our endeavour not to leave them equivocal,
+but to fix a clear and determinate idea to each, in exact
+conformity to the Original, that the true sense may be
+understood, which can be but one.</p>
+
+<p>That I have endeavoured to obtain this knowledge
+it is no presumption to affirm. During forty years and upwards
+this blessed book of God hath been continually in my hands—never
+a day hath passed in which it hath not been matter of my
+meditation; I may venture to say I have read it over more than an
+hundred times, and many of the passages much oftener. I have
+consulted the works of the most godly and ingenious of the dead,
+and often conversed with some of the ablest and most experienced
+ministers of Christ among the living. I have at two different
+times of my life translated and transcribed the whole of the New
+Testament, and considered every word, and phrase, and passage,
+with attention: indeed the leading object and employment of my
+whole life hath been to discover and communicate to mankind the
+truth as it is in Jesus; and every day have I bowed my knees to
+the Divine Interpreter, who giveth wisdom and understanding to
+the simple, that he would lighten my darkness, and shine into my
+heart, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, as
+it is manifested in the face of Jesus Christ.</p>
+
+<p>I recommend to my readers to tread in the same
+path, looking up to the Fountain of wisdom and knowledge. I am
+not ashamed to own my conviction, that an unlearned person thus
+seriously attentive to the Scriptures, and crying to God for the
+spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, will be
+led into all saving truth; and gain greater and clearer
+discoveries of the mind of the Spirit in the Scriptures than any
+mere natural man, however ingenious and learned. A word, a
+phrase, an allusion, may indeed exercise critical acumen, and
+afford a display for erudition; but the scope and tendency of the
+Sacred Oracles, the doctrines therein revealed, the principles
+inculcated, and the practice enjoined, never were, and never will
+be truly known, but by those who are taught of God.</p>
+
+<p>As the division of the Scripture into verses
+interrupts the subject, and often embarrasses the sense, I have
+preferred paragraphs, placing the verses of the old Version in
+the margin, for the sake of reference and comparison; and though
+I have admitted the same division of chapters, in a few instances
+they might be more judiciously arranged: Matt. ii. 1. belongs to
+the former chapter, as also Acts, viii. 1. Coloss. iv. 1.</p>
+
+<p>I have only now to commend this labour of love to
+the divine benediction. The Translation itself, and the necessary
+attentive consideration of every passage, hath not, I trust, been
+without instruction to myself, and some sweet savour of the
+truth: so far I have already my reward. It will be highly
+enhanced if God my Saviour deigns to make this service acceptable
+and profitable to his people, and the means of communicating
+clearer and more explicit views of his revealed will to the poor
+and unlearned of the flock. To them I have long dedicated my life
+and my labours, believing that of such is the kingdom of
+heaven.</p>
+
+<p>Every attempt to make the Scriptures more read, and
+better understood, must be acknowledged laudable. Should the
+present effort fail to answer this end, it may yet provoke men of
+more wisdom and spiritual gifts, to produce a translation more
+exact, and suited to general edification. Then I shall be content
+to be forgotten.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:0.8em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:125%">
+<a name="mat1" id="mat1"><span class="ls2">THE
+GOSPEL</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">ACCORDING TO</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.5em">MATTHE</span>W.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">T</span>HE book of the genealogy
+of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>2</sup>Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat
+Jacob, and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren, <sup>3</sup>and
+Judas begat Phares, and Zara of Thamar, and Phares begat Esrom,
+and Esrom begat Aram; <sup>4</sup>and Aram begat Amminadab, and
+Amminadab begat Naasson, and Naasson begat Salmon,
+<sup>5</sup>and Salmon begat Boaz of Rachab, and Boaz begat Obed
+of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse, <sup>6</sup>and Jesse begat David
+the king, and David the king begat Solomon of her <i>that had
+been the wife</i> of Urias, <sup>7</sup>and Solomon begat Roboam,
+and Roboam begat Abia, and Abia begat Asa, <sup>8</sup>and Asa
+begat Josaphat, and Josaphat begat Joram, and Joram begat Ozias,
+<sup>9</sup>and Ozias begat Joatham, and Joatham begat Ahaz, and
+Ahaz begat Hezekias, <sup>10</sup>and Hezekias begat Manasses,
+and Manasses begat Amon, and Amon begat Josias, <sup>11</sup>and
+Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were
+carried away to Babylon, <sup>12</sup>and after they were brought
+to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel, and Salathiel begat
+Zorobabel, <sup>13</sup>and Zorobabel begat Abiud, and Abiud
+begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor, <sup>14</sup>and Azor
+begat Sadoc, and Sadoc begat Achim, and Achim begat Eliud,
+<sup>15</sup>and Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan,
+and Matthan begat Jacob, <sup>16</sup>and Jacob begat Joseph, the
+husband of Mary, of whom is born Jesus, who is called Christ.
+<sup>17</sup>So all the generations from Abraham to David
+<i>are</i> fourteen generations, and from David to the carrying
+away into Babylon fourteen generations, and from the carrying
+away into Babylon unto Christ fourteen generations.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Now the generation of Jesus Christ was
+attended with these circumstances: His mother Mary being
+betrothed to Joseph, before they cohabited together, she was
+found with child from the Holy Spirit. <sup>19</sup>Then Joseph
+her husband being a just man, and not willing to expose her
+publicly, designed to put her away privately. <sup>20</sup>And as
+he was revolving the matter in his mind, behold, an angel of the
+Lord in a dream appeared unto him, saying, Joseph, son of David,
+fear not to take Mary for thy wife, for that which is conceived
+in her is from the Holy Spirit. <sup>21</sup>And she shall bring
+forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall
+save his people from their sins. <sup>22</sup>Now the whole of
+this was done, that what was spoken of the Lord, by the prophet,
+might be fulfilled, saying<sup><a href="#n0" id="f0" title="see footnote" name="f0">1</a></sup>, <sup>23</sup>“A virgin
+shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall
+call his name I<span class="sc">mmanuel</span>,” which is being
+interpreted, G<span class="sc">od with us</span>.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Then Joseph when arisen from sleep,
+did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife;
+<sup>25</sup>and he knew her not, until she had brought forth her
+son, the first begotten, and he called his name Jesus.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat2" id="mat2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW when Jesus was born in
+Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, lo! Magians
+from the East came to Jerusalem, <sup>2</sup>saying, Where is he
+that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the
+East, and are come to pay him homage.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Now when Herod the king heard this, he
+was much agitated, and all Jerusalem with him. <sup>4</sup>And
+assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he
+enquired of them, where the Messiah should be born.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Then they answered him, In Bethlehem of
+Judea, for so it is written by the prophet<sup><a href="#n1" id="f1" title="see footnote" name="f1">2</a></sup>, <sup>6</sup>“And
+thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, art in no respect the least
+amongst the princes of Judah, for from thee shall go forth the
+Ruler, who shall conduct my people Israel.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Thereupon Herod secretly calling to him
+the Magians, enquired very particularly of them the time of the
+star’s appearing, <sup>8</sup>and sending them to Bethlehem said,
+Go, and procure the most exact information respecting this child;
+and when you have found him, bring me intelligence, that I may
+come, and pay him homage also.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>So having heard the king, they went on;
+and lo, the star, which they had seen in the East, had gone
+before them, till it came and stood over the place where the
+infant was. <sup>10</sup>And when they saw the star, they were
+exceedingly transported with joy. <sup>11</sup>And coming into
+the house, they found the infant with Mary his mother, and
+falling prostrate, they paid their homage to him. And opening
+their treasures, they made their offerings to him, gold, and
+frankincense, and myrrh. <sup>12</sup>And having received warning
+in a dream not to go back to Herod, they departed into their own
+country by another road.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Now when they were gone, behold an
+angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise,
+and take the infant and his mother by night, and flee into Egypt,
+and stay there, till I speak to thee, for Herod will search for
+the infant to destroy it. <sup>14</sup>So rising up, he took the
+babe and his mother by night, and retired into Egypt,
+<sup>15</sup>and was there till the death of Herod; that what was
+spoken of the Lord by the prophet, might be fulfilled,
+saying<sup><a href="#n2" id="f2" title="see footnote" name="f2">3</a></sup>, “Out of Egypt have I called my son.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Then Herod, perceiving that he was
+treated delusively by the Magians, was greatly exasperated, and
+he sent and slew all the male infants, that were in Bethlehem,
+and in all its territories, from their entering their second year
+and all under it, according to the time, which he had accurately
+enquired from the Magians. <sup>17</sup>Then was fulfilled what
+was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying<sup><a href="#n3" id="f3" title="see footnote" name="f3">4</a></sup>, <sup>18</sup>“A
+cry was heard at Ramah, lamentation, and wailing, and bitter
+moaning, Rachel weeping for her children, and will not be
+comforted, because they are no more.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Now when Herod was dead, behold, the
+angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
+<sup>20</sup>saying, Arise, and take the little boy and his
+mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they who sought the
+life of the infant are dead. <sup>21</sup>So he arose, and took
+the child and his mother, and came unto the land of Israel.
+<sup>22</sup>But hearing that Archelaus reigned in Judea in the
+stead of Herod his father, he was afraid to go thither. And being
+divinely warned in a dream, he retired into the country of
+Galilee, <sup>23</sup>and came and dwelt in a city called
+Nazareth: that what was said by the prophets might be fulfilled,
+that he shall be called a Nazarean.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat3" id="mat3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN in those days came
+John the Baptist, preaching in the desert country of Judea,
+<sup>2</sup>and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is
+nigh. <sup>3</sup>For this is the person spoken of by Isaiah the
+prophet, saying<sup><a href="#n4" id="f4" title="see footnote"
+name="f4">5</a></sup>, “The voice of one crying aloud in the
+wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths strait.”
+<sup>4</sup>Now this John had his garment made of camel’s hair,
+and a girdle of leather about his loins, and his food was locusts
+and wild honey.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Then went out to him Jerusalem and all
+Judea, and all the regions about Jordan, <sup>6</sup>and were
+baptized by him in Jordan, on making confession of their sins.
+<sup>7</sup>But when he saw many of the Pharisees and of the
+Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, O ye broods of
+vipers! who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
+<sup>8</sup>Produce then worthy fruits of repentance:
+<sup>9</sup>and think not to say in yourselves, We have Abraham
+for our father: for I say unto you, that God is able out of these
+stones to raise up children to Abraham. <sup>10</sup>And now also
+the ax is laid to the root of the trees: every tree therefore
+which produceth not good fruit, is hewing down, and casting into
+the fire. <sup>11</sup>I indeed baptize you with water unto
+repentance: but he that is coming after me is mightier than I,
+whose sandals I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with
+the Holy Spirit, and with fire: <sup>12</sup>whose winnowing fan
+is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing
+floor, and will collect the wheat into his granary; but the chaff
+will he burn up with fire unquenchable.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Then came Jesus from Galilee unto
+Jordan to John, that he might be baptized by him.
+<sup>14</sup>But John earnestly withheld him, saying, I have need
+to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? <sup>15</sup>But
+Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it to be so now, for thus
+it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he permitted
+him. <sup>16</sup>And Jesus, after his baptism, came straight
+from the water: and lo! the heavens were opened for him, and he
+saw the Spirit of God descending as it were a dove, and coming
+upon him: <sup>17</sup>and lo! a voice from the heavens, saying,
+This is my Son, the beloved, in whom is my delight.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat4" id="mat4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN was Jesus led away by
+the spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
+<sup>2</sup>And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights,
+afterwards he became hungry. <sup>3</sup>And the tempter coming
+to him said, If thou art the Son of God, command that these
+stones be made loaves. <sup>4</sup>But he answering said, It is
+written<sup><a href="#n5" id="f5" title="see footnote" name="f5">6</a></sup>, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by
+every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Then the devil taketh him up into the
+holy city, and placed him on a wing of the temple,
+<sup>6</sup>and saith to him, If thou be the Son of God, cast
+thyself down: for it is written<sup><a href="#n6" id="f6" title="see footnote" name="f6">7</a></sup>, “that he shall give his
+angels a charge concerning thee: and in their hands shall they
+hold thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a
+stone.” <sup>7</sup>Jesus said unto him, It is written
+again<sup><a href="#n7" id="f7" title="see footnote" name="f7">8</a></sup>, “Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Again the devil taketh him unto an
+exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the
+world, and their glory; <sup>9</sup>and saith unto him, All these
+things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall prostrate and worship
+me. <sup>10</sup>Then saith Jesus unto him, Avaunt Satan! for it
+is written<sup><a href="#n8" id="f8" title="see footnote" name="f8">9</a></sup>, “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and to
+him only thou pay divine adoration.” <sup>11</sup>Then the devil
+leaveth him, and lo! angels came and ministered unto him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>But when Jesus heard that John was
+cast into prison, he retired into Galilee; <sup>13</sup>and
+leaving Nazareth, he came and resided at Capernaum, a maritime
+city, on the confines of Zebulun and Nephthali: <sup>14</sup>that
+what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled,
+saying<sup><a href="#n9" id="f9" title="see footnote" name="f9">10</a></sup>, <sup>15</sup>“The land of Zabulun, and the
+land of Naphthali, the road to the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of
+the Gentiles; <sup>16</sup>the people who sat in darkness saw a
+great light; and on those who sat in the region and shadow of
+death, even on them hath the light arisen.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>From that time Jesus began to preach,
+and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is approaching.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>And as Jesus was walking by the sea of
+Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and
+Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were
+fishermen. <sup>19</sup>And he saith to them, Follow me, and I
+will make you fishers of men. <sup>20</sup>Then immediately
+quitting their nets they followed him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>And going on from thence, he saw two
+other brothers, James son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a
+boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called
+them. <sup>22</sup>Then they instantly quitting the ship and
+their father, followed him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>And Jesus went about all Galilee,
+teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the
+kingdom, and healing every disease and every malady among the
+people. <sup>24</sup>And there went out a report of him into all
+Syria: and they brought unto him all who had illness, the
+afflicted with various diseases and painful complaints, and the
+demoniacs, and lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
+<sup>25</sup>And great multitudes followed him from Galilee, and
+Decapolis, and Jerusalem, and Judea, and from beyond Jordan.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat5" id="mat5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN seeing the
+multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and seating himself,
+his disciples came to him: <sup>2</sup>and opening his mouth, he
+taught them, saying,</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
+their’s is the kingdom of heaven. <sup>4</sup>Blessed are they
+that mourn: for they shall be comforted. <sup>5</sup>Blessed are
+the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. <sup>6</sup>Blessed
+are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they
+shall be fed to the full. <sup>7</sup>Blessed are the merciful
+for they shall obtain mercy. <sup>8</sup>Blessed are the pure in
+heart: for they shall see God. <sup>9</sup>Blessed are the
+peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
+<sup>10</sup>Blessed are they who are persecuted for
+righteousness sake: for their’s is the kingdom in heaven.
+<sup>11</sup>Blessed are ye, when they shall revile and persecute
+you, and lying, speak every thing evil against you for my sake.
+<sup>12</sup>Rejoice and exult; for plenteous is your reward in
+the heavens: for just so they persecuted the prophets who went
+before you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Ye are the salt of the earth: but if
+the salt become insipid, with what can it be salted? it is of no
+farther use for any purpose, but to be cast out, and trodden
+under foot of men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Ye are the light of the world. A city
+cannot be hid that is situated on an eminence.
+<sup>15</sup>Neither do men burn a lamp, and set it under a
+bushel, but on its stand; and it sheds light on all that are in
+the house. <sup>16</sup>Just so let your light shine before men,
+that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is
+in the heavens.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Think not that I am come to destroy
+the law and the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.
+<sup>18</sup>For I tell you assuredly, that till heaven and earth
+pass away, not one iota, or the smallest stroke of a letter,
+shall pass from the law, until all things shall be accomplished.
+<sup>19</sup>Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of
+these commandments, and teach men so, he shall be accounted the
+least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall practise, and
+teach them, he shall be reckoned great in the kingdom of heaven.
+<sup>20</sup>For I say unto you, That except your righteousness
+abounds more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in
+no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Ye have heard that it was said to the
+men of antient times, “Thou shalt do no murder;” and whosoever
+shall commit murder, shall be liable to the judgment:
+<sup>22</sup>but I say unto you, That every man who is angry with
+his brother without cause, shall be liable to the judgment: and
+whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be liable to the
+sanhedrim: but whosever shall say, Thou fool, shall be liable to
+be cast into hell fire. <sup>23</sup>If therefore thou bring thy
+gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath
+ought against thee; <sup>24</sup>leave there thy gift before the
+altar, and go: first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come
+and offer thy gift. <sup>25</sup>Be disposed to agree with thy
+prosecutor speedily, whilst thou art in the way with him <i>to
+the bar</i>; lest the prosecutor deliver thee up to the judge,
+and the judge commit thee to the officer, and thou be cast into
+prison. <sup>26</sup>Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt in no
+wise come out from thence, till thou hast paid the last
+farthing.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>Ye have heard that it was said to
+those of old, “Thou shalt not commit adultery:” <sup>28</sup>but
+I say unto you, That every one who looketh upon a woman to lust
+after her, hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.
+<sup>29</sup>If then thine eye, the right, leads thee to offend,
+pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is highly for thy
+advantage, that one of thy members be destroyed, and not that thy
+whole body should be cast into hell. <sup>30</sup>And if thy
+right hand leads thee to offend, cut it off, and cast it from
+thee: for it is highly thy interest that one of thy members
+should be destroyed, and not that thy whole body should be cast
+into hell.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>It hath been said indeed, That
+whosoever will put away his wife, let him give her a bill of
+divorce: <sup>32</sup>But I say unto you, Whosoever shall put
+away his wife, except on account of whoredom, causeth her to
+commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is put away,
+committeth adultery.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>Again ye have heard that it was said
+to those of old, “Thou shalt not perjure thyself, but shalt
+perform to the Lord thine oaths:” <sup>34</sup>But I say to thee,
+Swear not at all; neither by the heaven; for it is the throne of
+God: <sup>35</sup>nor by the earth; for it is the footstool of
+his feet: nor by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King:
+<sup>36</sup>neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst
+not make one hair white or black. <sup>37</sup>But let your
+discourse be, Yea, yea; No, no: for all addition to these is from
+the wicked one.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>38</sup>Ye have heard that it was said, “Eye
+for eye, and tooth for tooth:” <sup>39</sup>but I say unto you,
+Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on
+the right cheek, turn to him also the other. <sup>40</sup>And if
+a man will prosecute thee, and take thy coat, let him have thy
+cloak also. <sup>41</sup>And whosoever shall press thee for one
+mile, go with him two. <sup>42</sup>Give to him that asketh thee;
+and from him who wants to borrow of thee, turn not away.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>43</sup>Ye have heard that it hath been said,
+“Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”
+<sup>44</sup>But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those
+who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those
+who treat you insolently, and persecute you; <sup>45</sup>that ye
+may be the children of your Father who is in heaven: for he
+causeth his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and tendeth
+rain on the just and on the unjust. <sup>46</sup>For if ye love
+those who love you, what reward have you? do not even the
+publicans the same thing? <sup>47</sup>And if ye embrace your
+brethren only, what do ye extraordinary? do not even the
+publicans so? <sup>48</sup>Be ye therefore perfect, as your
+Father who is in heaven is perfect.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat6" id="mat6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>AKE heed that ye do not
+your alms before men, in order to catch their eye: for otherwise
+ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
+<sup>2</sup>Therefore when thou givest alms, sound not a trumpet
+before thee, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the
+streets, that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto
+you, They receive their reward. <sup>3</sup>But when thou givest
+alms, let not thy right hand know what thy left is doing:
+<sup>4</sup>that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who
+seeth in secret, will himself reward thee openly.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And when thou prayest, be not as the
+hypocrites: for they love standing in the synagogues and at the
+corners of the streets, to pray, that they may make a shew to
+men. Verily I say unto you, That they have their reward.
+<sup>6</sup>But when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and
+shut thy door, to pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy
+Father who seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
+<sup>7</sup>And when thou art at prayer, use not vain
+repetitions, like the heathen: for they imagine that they shall
+be heard for their much speaking. <sup>8</sup>Be not ye therefore
+like them: for your Father knoweth of what things ye have need,
+before you ask him. <sup>9</sup>Thus then pray ye: Our Father,
+which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. <sup>10</sup>Thy
+kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
+<sup>11</sup>Give us this day our daily bread. <sup>12</sup>And
+forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. <sup>13</sup>And
+lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil: for thine
+is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.
+Amen! <sup>14</sup>For if ye forgive men their offences, your
+heavenly Father will also forgive you: <sup>15</sup>but if ye
+forgive not to men their offences, neither will your Father
+forgive your offences.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>And when ye fast, be not as the
+hypocrites, affecting a gloomy look: for they disfigure their
+visages, that they may make a shew of fasting to men. Verily I
+say unto you, That they have their reward. <sup>17</sup>But when
+thou keepest a fast, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
+<sup>18</sup>that thou mayest not make a shew of fasting to men,
+but to thy Father who is in secret: and thy Father who seeth in
+secret shall reward thee openly.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Lay not up for yourselves treasures
+upon earth, where the rust and canker spoil, and where thieves
+dig through and steal: <sup>20</sup>but lay up for yourselves
+treasures in heaven, where neither rust nor canker spoil, and
+where thieves do not dig through and steal; <sup>21</sup>for
+where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>The lamp of the body is the eye: if
+therefore thine eye be transparent, thy whole body shall be
+enlightened. <sup>23</sup>But if thine eye be vitiated, thy whole
+body will be darkened. If therefore the light which is in thee be
+darkness, how great is that darkness!</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>No man can serve two masters: for he
+will either hate the one, and love the other; or he will adhere
+to the one, and disregard the other. Ye cannot serve God and
+mammon. <sup>25</sup>For this cause I tell you, Be not anxious
+about your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor
+for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life of more
+value than meat, and the body than raiment? <sup>26</sup>Look on
+the birds of the air: for they neither sow, nor reap, nor gather
+into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are you not of
+more value than they? <sup>27</sup>But which of you, by his
+cares, can add one cubit to his stature? <sup>28</sup>And why are
+ye anxious about clothing? Contemplate the lilies of the field,
+how they grow; they toil not, nor spin: <sup>29</sup>yet I tell
+you, Not even Solomon in all his glory was arrayed as one of
+these. <sup>30</sup>If God then so clothe a vegetable of the
+field, which to-day is, <i>in beauty</i>, and tomorrow is cast
+into the furnace, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of
+little faith? <sup>31</sup>Wherefore be under no anxiety, saying,
+What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall
+we be clothed? <sup>32</sup>(for after all these things the
+heathen seek:) and your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need
+of them all. <sup>33</sup>But seek ye, in the first place, the
+kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall
+be given you over. <sup>34</sup>Be not therefore anxious about
+to-morrow: for tomorrow will provide for its own wants.
+Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat7" id="mat7">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">J</span>UDGE not, that ye be not
+judged. <sup>2</sup>For with the same judgment ye judge others,
+shall ye be judged: and with the measure ye mete, shall it be
+measured to you again. <sup>3</sup>And why spiest thou out the
+mote which is in thy brother’s eye, yet payest no attention to
+the beam which is in thine own eye? <sup>4</sup>Or how wilt thou
+say to thy brother, Suffer me to take the mote off from thine
+eye: and behold there is a beam in thine own eye?
+<sup>5</sup>Thou hypocrite, take first the beam out of thine own
+eye and then shalt thou see clearly to take off the mote from thy
+brother’s eye.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Give not that which is holy to dogs,
+nor cast pearls before swine; lest they tread them under foot,
+and turning round tear you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Ask, and it shall be given you; seek,
+and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
+<sup>8</sup>for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that
+seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
+<sup>9</sup>What man is there of you, of whom if his son ask a
+loaf, will he give him a stone? <sup>10</sup>or if he ask a fish,
+will he give him a serpent? <sup>11</sup>If ye then, evil as ye
+are, know how to bestow good gifts on your children; how much
+more will your Father who is in heaven, bestow good things on
+those who ask him? <sup>12</sup>All things therefore whatsoever
+ye would be willing that men should do to you, just so do ye to
+them: for this is the law and the prophets.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Enter in through the strait gate: for
+wide is the gate, and spacious the road, which leadeth to
+perdition, and they are many who enter that way:
+<sup>14</sup>because strait is the gate, and narrow the road,
+which leadeth to life, and they are but a few who find it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Take heed then of false prophets, who
+come to you in the garb of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening
+wolves. <sup>16</sup>By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men
+gather a bunch of grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?
+<sup>17</sup>So every good tree beareth good fruits; but every
+bad tree in kind, produceth bad fruits. <sup>18</sup>A good tree
+cannot produce bad fruits, neither can a tree bad in kind produce
+good fruits. <sup>19</sup>Every tree that beareth not good fruit,
+is cut down, and cast into the fire. <sup>20</sup>Well then! by
+their fruits ye shall know them. <sup>21</sup>Not every one who
+saith to me, Lord, Lord! shall enter into the kingdom of heaven;
+but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
+<sup>22</sup>Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have
+we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have we not cast
+out devils? and in thy name done many miracles? <sup>23</sup>And
+then will I profess unto them, that I never knew you: depart from
+me, ye workers of iniquity.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Every man therefore who is hearing
+from me these words, and puts them in practice, I will compare
+him to the intelligent man, who erected his house upon a rock:
+<sup>25</sup>and the rain descended, and the rivers rushed, and
+the winds blew, and they beat against that house, and it fell
+not; for it was founded on a rock. <sup>26</sup>And every man who
+is hearing these sayings of mine, and doth not practise them, he
+will resemble the foolish man, who built his house upon the sand:
+<sup>27</sup>and the rain descended, and the rivers rushed, and
+the winds blew, and set against that house, and it fell; and the
+fall of it was great.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>And it was so, that when Jesus had
+concluded all these sayings, the multitudes were exceedingly
+struck with his teaching: <sup>29</sup>for he taught them as
+having authority, and not as the scribes.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat8" id="mat8">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW when he descended from
+the mount, great multitudes followed him. <sup>2</sup>And lo! a
+leper came and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou
+canst make me clean. <sup>3</sup>And stretching out his hand,
+Jesus touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And instantly
+the leprosy was cleansed. <sup>4</sup>And Jesus said to him, See
+thou tell no man; but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer
+the gift which Moses commanded for a testimony unto them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Then as Jesus was entering into
+Capernaum, there met him a centurion, intreating him,
+<sup>6</sup>and saying, My servant is lying in the house
+paralytic, terribly tormented with pain. <sup>7</sup>And Jesus
+said unto him, I will come and heal him. <sup>8</sup>And the
+centurion said, I am not a fit person, that thou shouldest come
+under my roof: but only speak a word, and my servant be cured.
+<sup>9</sup>For I also am a man under authority, having under my
+command soldiers and I say to this soldier, Go, and he goeth; and
+to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and
+he doeth it. <sup>10</sup>And Jesus hearing him, marvelled, and
+said to those who were following, Verily I say unto you, not even
+in Israel have I found so great faith. <sup>11</sup>And I say
+unto you, That many shall come from the east and from the west,
+and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the
+kingdom of heaven. <sup>12</sup>But the children of the kingdom
+shall be cast into the outer darkness: there shall be wailing and
+gnashing of teeth. <sup>13</sup>And Jesus said to the centurion,
+Go; and as thou hast believed, be it to thee. And his servant was
+cured at that very hour.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And when Jesus was come into the house
+of Peter, he saw his mother-in-law laid on a bed, and in a fever.
+<sup>15</sup>And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and
+she arose, and waited upon them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>And when evening was come, they
+brought him many possessed by devils: and he cast out the spirits
+by a word, and all who had illnesses he cured: <sup>17</sup>that
+it might be fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet, “Himself he
+took our infirmities, and bore our diseases.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Now when Jesus saw great multitudes
+about him, he gave orders to pass to the other side.
+<sup>19</sup>And a certain scribe came, and said unto him,
+Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
+<sup>20</sup>And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and
+the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not
+where he can lay his head. <sup>21</sup>And another of his
+disciples said unto him, Permit me first to go and bury my
+father. <sup>22</sup>And Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let
+the dead bury their own dead.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>And going on board a vessel, his
+disciples followed him. <sup>24</sup>And, behold, there was a
+great tempest in the sea, so that the vessel was hid by the
+waves; but he was asleep. <sup>25</sup>And his disciples coming,
+awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing!
+<sup>26</sup>And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of
+little faith? Then arising, he issued his mandate to the winds,
+and to the sea; and there was a great calm. <sup>27</sup>And the
+men marvelled, saying, What a wondrous man is this, that even the
+winds and the sea obey him! <sup>28</sup>And when he came to the
+other side, into the region of the Girgasenes, there met him two
+demoniacs, coming from the sepulchres; exceeding fierce, so that
+no person was able to pass by that road. <sup>29</sup>And lo!
+they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou
+Son of God? art thou come hither before the time to torment us?
+<sup>30</sup>And at a considerable distance, there was a great
+herd of swine feeding. <sup>31</sup>Then the devils besought him,
+saying, If thou cast us out, permit us to go into the herd of
+swine. <sup>32</sup>And he said to them, Go. Then they going
+forth out <i>of him</i>, entered into the herd of swine: and lo!
+the whole herd of the swine rushed down a precipice into the sea,
+and perished in the waters. <sup>33</sup>But they who fed them
+fled, and going away into the city, reported all things, and what
+had happened to the demoniacs. <sup>34</sup>And, behold, all the
+city came out to meet him: and when they saw him, they besought
+him to depart from their territories.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat9" id="mat9">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND going on board the
+vessel, he passed over, and came to his own city. <sup>2</sup>And
+lo! they brought him a paralytic stretched on a bed: and Jesus
+seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Be of good cheer, son;
+thy sins are forgiven thee. <sup>3</sup>And lo! some of the
+scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
+<sup>4</sup>And Jesus, seeing their thoughts, said, wherefore do
+ye imagine evil things in your hearts? <sup>5</sup>For which is
+the easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise,
+and walk? <sup>6</sup>But that ye may know that the Son of man
+hath authority upon earth to forgive sins, (then he saith to the
+paralytic,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house.
+<sup>7</sup>And he arose, and went to his house. <sup>8</sup>But
+when the multitude saw it, they were astonished, and glorified
+God, who had given such power unto men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And Jesus passing from thence, saw a
+man sitting at the custom house, called Matthew: and saith unto
+him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. <sup>10</sup>And
+it came to pass, as he sat in his house, many tax-gatherers and
+sinners came, and sat down at table with Jesus and his disciples.
+<sup>11</sup>And the Pharisees observing it, said to his
+disciples, How is this, that your Master eateth with publicans
+and sinners? <sup>12</sup>But Jesus hearing it, said unto them,
+They who are in the vigour of health have no need of the
+physician, but they who have illness. <sup>13</sup>Go then, and
+learn what is said, “I require mercy and not sacrifice:” for I am
+not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Then came unto him disciples of John,
+saying, Why do we and the Pharisees keep many fasts, but thy
+disciples fast not? <sup>15</sup>And Jesus said unto them, Can
+the children of the bridechamber weep, whilst the bridegroom is
+with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be
+taken away from them, and then will they fast. <sup>16</sup>But
+no man ingrafts a patch of undressed cloth into an old garment,
+for the piece supplied taketh from the garment, and the rent
+becomes worse. <sup>17</sup>Nor do they put new wine into old
+bottles: but if they do, the bottles burst, and the wine is
+spilt, and the bottles are destroyed: but they put new wine into
+new bottles, and both are preserved.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>As he was speaking these things to
+them, behold, there came a ruler, and prostrated himself before
+him, saying, My daughter hath just now died: but come and lay
+thine hand upon her, and she shall live. <sup>19</sup>And Jesus
+arose, and followed him, and his disciples also.
+<sup>20</sup>And, behold, a woman, who had an hæmorrage twelve
+years, came behind, and touched the fringe of his garment:
+<sup>21</sup>for she said within herself, If I only touch his
+garment, I shall be cured. <sup>22</sup>Then Jesus, turning about
+and beholding her, said, Be encouraged, daughter; thy faith hath
+saved thee. And the woman was cured from that hour.
+<sup>23</sup>And when Jesus was come into the ruler’s house, and
+saw the flute-players, and a multitude confusedly lamenting,
+<sup>24</sup>he saith to them, Retire; for the little girl is not
+dead, but sleeping. And they derided him. <sup>25</sup>So when
+the multitude was put out, he went in, and took her by the hand,
+and the little girl arose. <sup>26</sup>And the fame of it went
+forth into all that country.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>And as Jesus departed thence, two
+blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us,
+son of David! <sup>28</sup>So when he came into the house, the
+blind men came to him: and Jesus said to them, Believe ye that I
+am able to do this? They said unto him, Yes, Lord.
+<sup>29</sup>Then he touched their eyes, saying, According to
+your faith be it unto you. <sup>30</sup>And their eyes were
+opened; and Jesus strictly charged them, saying, Take care that
+no person know it. <sup>31</sup>But they going forth, blazoned
+his fame through all that country.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>And when they were coming out, behold,
+they brought unto him a man, dumb, a demoniac. <sup>33</sup>And
+when the devil was cast out, the dumb man spoke: and the
+multitudes marvelled, saying, Never at any time was the like to
+this seen in Israel. <sup>34</sup>But the Pharisees said, By the
+prince of the devils doth he cast the devils out.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>And Jesus took a circuit through all
+the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and
+preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of
+disease, and every malady among the people. <sup>36</sup>And
+beholding the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them,
+because they were fainting, and lying here and there, as sheep
+that had no shepherd. <sup>37</sup>Then said he to his disciples,
+The harvest indeed is abundant, but the labourers are few;
+<sup>38</sup>entreat therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he
+would send forth workmen for his harvest.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat10" id="mat10">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND having called unto him
+his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean
+spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease, and every
+malady. <sup>2</sup>Now these are the names of the twelve
+apostles; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his
+brother; James son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
+<sup>3</sup>Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the
+tax-gatherer; James son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname is
+Thaddeus; <sup>4</sup>Simon the Cananite, and Judas Iscariot, who
+also betrayed him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>These twelve did Jesus send forth,
+commanding them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and
+into any city of the Samaritans enter not: <sup>6</sup>but go
+rather to the sheep that are lost of the house of Israel.
+<sup>7</sup>And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven
+is approaching. <sup>8</sup>Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers,
+raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely
+give. <sup>9</sup>Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in
+your purses, <sup>10</sup>nor a scrip for the journey, nor two
+coats, nor sandals, nor stick: for the workman is worthy of his
+food. <sup>11</sup>And into whatsoever city or village ye enter,
+enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye depart.
+<sup>12</sup>And when ye come into a family, salute it:
+<sup>13</sup>and if the family shall be deserving, your peace
+shall come upon it: and if it be not deserving, your peace shall
+return to you. <sup>14</sup>And whosoever shall not receive you,
+nor attend to your discourses, go out of that house, or city, and
+shake off the dust of your feet. <sup>15</sup>Verily I say unto
+you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and
+Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Behold, I send you forth as sheep in
+the midst of wolves: be ye therefore prudent as serpents, and
+harmless as doves. <sup>17</sup>But be on your guard against men:
+for they will deliver you up to the sanhedrim, and scourge you in
+their synagogues. <sup>18</sup>And ye shall be brought before
+rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and
+the heathen. <sup>19</sup>But when they shall deliver you up, be
+under no anxiety what ye shall say; for it shall be given you in
+that very hour what ye should speak: <sup>20</sup>for it is not
+you who are speaking, but the Spirit of your Father which is
+speaking in you. <sup>21</sup>Then brother shall surrender
+brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise
+up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.
+<sup>22</sup>And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake:
+but he that endureth to the end, that man shall be saved.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>But when they shall persecute you in
+one city, flee unto another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall
+not complete your circuit through the cities of Israel before the
+Son of man comes. <sup>24</sup>The disciple is not superior to
+his teacher, nor the servant above his master. <sup>25</sup>It is
+sufficient if the disciple be as his teacher, and the servant as
+his master. If they have called the master of the family
+Beelzebub, how much more his domestics? <sup>26</sup>However,
+fear them not: for there is nothing concealed, which shall not be
+discovered; nor hid, which shall not be known. <sup>27</sup>What
+I say unto you in the dark, publish in the light: and what ye
+hear whispered into the ear, proclaim upon the roofs.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>And be not afraid of those who kill
+the body, and cannot kill the soul: but fear him rather who is
+able to destroy both soul and body in hell. <sup>29</sup>Are not
+two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall
+to the ground without your Father. <sup>30</sup>But even the
+hairs of your head are all numbered. <sup>31</sup>Fear not,
+therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>Every one therefore who shall make
+confession of me before men, of him will I also make confession
+before my Father who is in heaven. <sup>33</sup>But whosoever
+shall disown me before men, him will I also disown before my
+Father who is in heaven.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>Think not that I am come to bring
+peace to the earth: I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
+<sup>35</sup>For I came 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. <sup>36</sup>And the
+enemies of a man shall be those of his own house. <sup>37</sup>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. <sup>38</sup>And he that taketh not up his cross, and
+followeth after me, is not worthy of me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>He that preserveth his life shall lose
+it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall preserve it.
+<sup>40</sup>He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that
+receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. <sup>41</sup>He that
+receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive the
+reward of a prophet; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the
+name of a righteous man, shall receive the reward of a righteous
+man. <sup>42</sup>And whosoever shall give to one of these little
+ones, if but a cup of cold water to drink, in the name of a
+disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his
+reward.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat11" id="mat11">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND it came to pass, when
+Jesus had finished his injunctions to his twelve disciples, he
+departed thence to teach and preach in their cities.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>2</sup>Then John, having heard in prison the
+works of Christ, sent two of his disciples, <sup>3</sup>and said
+unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or should we expect another?
+<sup>4</sup>And Jesus answering said unto them, Go, and tell John
+what things ye hear and see. <sup>5</sup>The blind receive sight,
+and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear,
+the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to
+them. <sup>6</sup>And blessed is he whosoever shall not be
+offended at me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>And when they were gone, Jesus began to
+speak to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into
+the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
+<sup>8</sup>But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in
+delicate garments? Lo! they who wear delicate garments are in the
+houses of kings. <sup>9</sup>Yet what went ye out to see? A
+prophet? Yes, I tell you, and abundantly more than a prophet.
+<sup>10</sup>For this is he of whom it is written, “Behold, I
+send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way
+before thee.” <sup>11</sup>Verily I say unto you, There hath not
+arisen, from those born of women, a greater than John the
+Baptist: yet he that is the least in the kingdom of God is
+greater than he. <sup>12</sup>But from the days of John the
+Baptist unto the present, the kingdom of heaven is assaulted by
+violence, and the invaders forcibly seize upon it.
+<sup>13</sup>For all the prophets and the law until John,
+foretold <i>this</i>. <sup>14</sup>And if ye will receive it,
+this is Elias who was to come. <sup>15</sup>He that hath ears to
+hear, let him hear.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>But to whom shall I resemble this
+generation? it is like little boys sitting in the places of
+concourse, and calling to their companions, <sup>17</sup>and
+saying, We have piped to you, and ye have not danced; we have
+sung mournful ditties to you, and ye have not beat your breasts.
+<sup>18</sup>For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they
+say, He hath a devil: <sup>19</sup>the Son of man is come eating
+and drinking, and they say, Behold, what a man! a glutton and a
+wine-bibber, a friend of publicans and sinners: though wisdom
+hath been justified by her children.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Then began he to upbraid the cities in
+which the chief of his miracles had been wrought, because they
+repented not: <sup>21</sup>Wo unto thee, Chorazin! wo unto thee,
+Bethsaida! for if the miracles which had been wrought in you had
+been done in Tyre and Sidon, long since would they have repented
+in sack-cloth and ashes. <sup>22</sup>Wherefore I say unto you,
+It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of
+judgment than for you. <sup>23</sup>And thou, Capernaum, who hast
+been exalted unto heaven, shalt be cast down to hell: for if the
+miracles which have been wrought in thee had been done in Sodom,
+it had remained unto this day. <sup>24</sup>Wherefore I say unto
+you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the
+day of judgment than for thee.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>At that time Jesus spake and said, I
+thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast
+hid these things from the wise and the intelligent, and hast
+revealed them to babes: <sup>26</sup>yes, Father! since such is
+thy good pleasure. <sup>27</sup>All things are delivered up to me
+by my Father: and no person knoweth the Son but the Father;
+neither knoweth any person the Father but the Son, and he to whom
+the Son is pleased to reveal him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>Come to me, all who labour hard, and
+sustain heavy burdens, and I will give you relief.
+<sup>29</sup>Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am
+meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest to your souls.
+<sup>30</sup>For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat12" id="mat12">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>T that time Jesus walked
+through corn-fields on a sabbath-day; and his disciples were
+hungry, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.
+<sup>2</sup>But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him,
+Behold, thy disciples do a thing that it is not lawful to do on
+the sabbath. <sup>3</sup>And he said unto them, Have ye not read
+what David did, when he was hungry, and they who were with him?
+<sup>4</sup>how they went into the house of God, and did eat the
+loaves of shew-bread, of which it was not lawful for him or those
+who were with him to eat, but for the priests alone?
+<sup>5</sup>Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbaths
+the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are not
+culpable? <sup>6</sup>Now I tell you, That one greater than the
+temple is here. <sup>7</sup>But if ye had known what that meant,
+I desire mercy and not sacrifice; ye would not have condemned the
+innocent. <sup>8</sup>For the Son of man is Lord also of the
+sabbath.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And going on from thence, he came into
+their synagogue; <sup>10</sup>and, behold a man was there who had
+a withered hand. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal
+on sabbath days? that they might accuse him. <sup>11</sup>Then he
+said to them; What man of you is there who hath one sheep, and if
+it fall into a pit on the sabbath, doth he not lay hold on him,
+and lift him out? <sup>12</sup>Of how much more value then is a
+man than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do good on the
+sabbath days. <sup>13</sup>Then saith he to the man, Stretch out
+thy hand; and he stretched it out, and it was restored, sound as
+the other.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Then the Pharisees went out, and held
+a consultation against him, how they might make away with him.
+<sup>15</sup>But Jesus knew it, and retired from thence, and
+great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all,
+<sup>16</sup>and charged them that they should not make him
+known. <sup>17</sup>That what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet
+might be fulfilled, saying, <sup>18</sup>“Behold, my servant,
+whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my soul delighteth: I
+will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall proclaim judgment for
+the heathen. <sup>19</sup>He shall not contend, nor be clamorous;
+neither shall any man in the streets hear his voice.
+<sup>20</sup>A bruised reed shall he not break down, and smoking
+flax shall he not quench, until he break forth in judgment for
+victory. <sup>21</sup>And in his name shall the Gentiles
+hope.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Then was brought to him a demoniac,
+blind and dumb; and he cured him, so as to enable the blind and
+dumb both to speak and see. <sup>23</sup>And all the multitudes
+were lost in amazement, and they said, Is not this the son of
+David? <sup>24</sup>But the Pharisees hearing them, said, This
+fellow casteth not out devils, but by Beelzebub, the prince of
+the devils. <sup>25</sup>But Jesus knowing their thoughts, said
+unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself will be
+desolated; and every city, or family, divided against itself
+cannot subsist: <sup>26</sup>so if Satan cast out Satan; he is
+divided against himself; how then can his kingdom subsist?
+<sup>27</sup>And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do
+your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.
+<sup>28</sup>But if I by the Spirit of God cast out the devils,
+then truly the kingdom of God is come unto you. <sup>29</sup>Else
+how can one enter into a strong man’s house and plunder his
+goods, except he first bind the strong man, and then will he
+plunder his goods? <sup>30</sup>He that is not with me, is
+against me; and he that associates not with me, scattereth
+abroad. <sup>31</sup>Therefore I say unto you, All sin and
+blasphemy shall be forgiven to men; but the blasphemy against the
+Spirit shall not be forgiven to men. <sup>32</sup>And whosoever
+may speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven
+him: but whosoever shall speak against the Holy Ghost, it shall
+not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in the world to
+come. <sup>33</sup>Either make the tree good, and its fruit good;
+or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is
+known by the fruit. <sup>34</sup>Ye broods of vipers, how can ye
+speak good things, yourselves being wicked? for out of the
+abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. <sup>35</sup>A good
+man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good
+things: and a wicked man out of the evil treasure of his heart
+bringeth forth evil things. <sup>36</sup>But I tell you, That
+every idle word which men speak, for it shall they give an
+account in the day of judgment. <sup>37</sup>For by thy words
+thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be
+condemned.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>38</sup>Then certain of the scribes and
+Pharisees addressed him, saying, Master, we desire to see a sign
+from thee. <sup>39</sup>But he answered and said unto them, A
+wicked and adulterous generation seeketh a sign; and no sign
+shall be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet:
+<sup>40</sup>for as Jonah was in the belly of the whale three
+days and three nights; so shall the Son of man be in the heart of
+the earth three days and three nights. <sup>41</sup>The men of
+Nineveh shall rise up in judgment against this generation, and
+condemn it: for they repented on the preaching of Jonah; and
+behold, a greater than Jonah is here. <sup>42</sup>The queen of
+the South shall rise up in judgment against the men of this
+generation, and condemn it: for she came from the ends of the
+earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than
+Solomon is here.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>43</sup>When the unclean spirit is indeed gone
+out of a man, he traverses through places destitute of water, in
+search of rest, but cannot find it. <sup>44</sup>Then he saith, I
+will return to my mansion, whence I came; and on his arrival, he
+findeth it unoccupied, swept, and furnished. <sup>45</sup>Then
+goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked
+than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last
+state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be
+with this wicked generation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>46</sup>And while he was yet speaking to the
+multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without,
+desiring to speak to him. <sup>47</sup>And a person said unto
+him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring
+to speak to thee. <sup>48</sup>But he answered and said to him
+that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
+<sup>49</sup>And stretching out his hand towards his disciples,
+he said, Behold my mother and my brethren. <sup>50</sup>For
+whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the
+same is my brother, and sister, and mother.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat13" id="mat13">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN the same day Jesus
+going out from the house, sat down near the sea. <sup>2</sup>And
+vast multitudes were gathered together unto him, insomuch that he
+entered into a vessel to be seated; and all the multitude stood
+on the beach. <sup>3</sup>And he spake unto them many things in
+parables, saying, Behold, a sower went out to sow:
+<sup>4</sup>and as he was sowing, some seeds fell indeed by the
+road-side; and the birds came and ate them up: <sup>5</sup>and
+other seed fell on a rocky soil, where it had not much earth; and
+immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
+<sup>6</sup>and when the sun arose, it was scorched up; and
+because it had no root, it withered away. <sup>7</sup>And other
+seeds fell among the thorns; and the thorns sprang up and choked
+them: <sup>8</sup>but others fell on good ground, and produced
+fruit, some an hundred, some sixty, and some thirty.
+<sup>9</sup>He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
+<sup>10</sup>And when his disciples came, they said to him, Why
+speakest thou to them in parables? <sup>11</sup>And he answered
+and said unto them, Because to you it is given to know the
+mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
+<sup>12</sup>For whosoever hath, more shall be given to him, and
+he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, even that he
+hath shall be taken from him. <sup>13</sup>Therefore I speak to
+them in parables: that seeing, they may not see; and hearing,
+they may not hear nor understand. <sup>14</sup>And in them is
+fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which saith, With the hearing
+ye shall hear, and not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and
+in no wise perceive: <sup>15</sup>for the heart of this people is
+waxed gross, and with their ears they have heard heavily, and
+their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see
+with the eves, and hear with the ears, and understand with the
+heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. <sup>16</sup>But
+blessed are your eyes; for ye see: and your ears; for ye hear.
+<sup>17</sup>For verily I tell you, That many prophets and
+righteous men have greatly desired to see the things which ye
+see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things which ye
+hear, and have not heard them. <sup>18</sup>Hear ye therefore the
+parable of the sower.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>When any person heareth the word of
+the kingdom, and doth not understand it, the wicked one cometh,
+and snatcheth away what was sown on his heart: such is he who is
+the sown by the road-side. <sup>20</sup>But the sown on the rocky
+soil, is he who having heard the word, and instantly with joy
+receiving it, <sup>21</sup>hath not really root in himself, but
+is merely temporary: and when tribulation or persecution ariseth
+for the word’s sake, immediately he is stumbled. <sup>22</sup>But
+the sown among the thorns, is he who heareth the word, and the
+anxiety about this world and the deceitfulness of riches, choketh
+the word, and it becometh unfruitful. <sup>23</sup>But the sown
+upon the good ground, is he who heareth the word, and
+understandeth it; who truly beareth fruit, and produceth, one an
+hundred fold, and another sixty, and another thirty.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Another parable proposed he to them,
+saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man who sowed good
+seed in his field: <sup>25</sup>and while the men were asleep,
+his enemy came and sowed zizane among the wheat, and departed.
+<sup>26</sup>But when the blade was shot up, and produced fruit,
+then appeared also the zizane. <sup>27</sup>The servants of the
+proprietor came, and said to him, Master, didst thou not sow good
+seed in thy field? whence then hath it the zizane?
+<sup>28</sup>He saith unto them, Some man, an enemy, hath done
+this. Then the servants said to him, Wilt thou that we go and
+weed them out? <sup>29</sup>he replied, No; lest perhaps in
+weeding out the zizane, we root up the wheat with them.
+<sup>30</sup>Let them both grow together till the harvest: and at
+the harvest-time I will say to the reapers, Gather out first the
+zizane, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the
+wheat into my barn.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Another parable he proposed to them,
+saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard, which a
+man took and sowed in his field: <sup>32</sup>which indeed is
+among the smallest of all seeds; but when it is grown, it is
+among the greatest of herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the
+birds of the air come and make their nests in the branches of
+it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>Another parable spake he to them: The
+kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and covered
+up in three measures of flour, until the whole was leavened.
+<sup>34</sup>All these things spake Jesus in parables to the
+multitudes; and without a parable he spake not to them:
+<sup>35</sup>that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the
+prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables, I will bring
+forth things hid from the foundation of the world.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>36</sup>Then Jesus dismissing the multitudes,
+went into a house; and his disciples came unto him, saying,
+Explain to us the parable of the zizane of the field.
+<sup>37</sup>And he replying said to them, He that sowed the good
+seed, is the Son of man; <sup>38</sup>the field is the world: and
+the good seed are those who are the children of the kingdom; but
+the zizane are the children of the wicked one; <sup>39</sup>the
+enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the
+world; and the reapers are the angels. <sup>40</sup>As therefore
+the zizane are gathered, and burned in the fire; just so shall it
+be at the end of this world. <sup>41</sup>The Son of man shall
+send out his angels, and shall gather together out of his kingdom
+all things offensive, and those who practise iniquity;
+<sup>42</sup>and will cast them into a furnace of fire; there
+shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. <sup>43</sup>Then shall
+the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the kingdom of their
+Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>44</sup>Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a
+treasure hid in a field: which when a man findeth, he hideth, and
+for joy thereof, goeth away and selleth all that he hath, and
+buyeth that field.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>45</sup>Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a
+merchantman in search of beautiful pearls: <sup>46</sup>who,
+having discovered one of vast price, went away and sold all that
+he possessed, and bought it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>47</sup>Again, the kingdom of heaven is like
+to a net cast into the sea, and collecting fish of every kind:
+<sup>48</sup>which, when it was full, they drew to the beach, and
+sitting down, selected the good into baskets, but cast those of a
+bad kind away. <sup>49</sup>Just so shall it be at the end of
+this world: the angels shall go forth, and shall separate the
+wicked from amidst the just, <sup>50</sup>and shall cast them
+into a furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of
+teeth. <sup>51</sup>Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all
+these things? <sup>52</sup>They say unto him, Yes, Lord. Then
+said he unto them, Therefore every scribe instructed unto the
+kingdom of heaven, is like unto a man, the master of a family,
+who bringeth out of his storehouse things new and old.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>53</sup>And it came to pass, when Jesus had
+finished there parables, he departed thence. <sup>54</sup>And
+coming into his own country, taught them in their synagogues, so
+that they were exceedingly struck, and said, Whence hath this man
+this wisdom, and these miracles? <sup>55</sup>Is not this the
+carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? his brethren,
+James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? <sup>56</sup>and his
+sisters, are they not all among us? whence then hath he all these
+things? <sup>57</sup>And they were offended at him. But Jesus
+said unto them, A prophet is not disrespected, except in his own
+country, and in his own family. <sup>58</sup>And he did not there
+many miracles because of their unbelief.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat14" id="mat14">CHAP. XIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>T that time Herod the
+tetrarch heard the report of Jesus, <sup>2</sup>and said unto his
+servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead,
+and therefore miracles are wrought by him. <sup>3</sup>For Herod
+having seized John, had bound him, and put him in prison, for the
+sake of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother. <sup>4</sup>For
+John said unto him, It is unlawful for thee to have her.
+<sup>5</sup>And though he wished to kill him, he was afraid of
+the multitude, for they held him as a prophet. <sup>6</sup>But
+when Herod’s birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced
+in the circle, and pleased Herod: <sup>7</sup>so that with an
+oath he promised to give her whatever she should ask.
+<sup>8</sup>And she, being previously urged on by her mother,
+said, Give me here, in a spacious dish, the head of John the
+Baptist. <sup>9</sup>And the king was grieved: but for his oath’s
+sake, and on account of those who were with him, he commanded it
+to be given her. <sup>10</sup>And he sent, and beheaded John in
+the prison. <sup>11</sup>And his head was brought on a large
+dish, and was given to the young lady: and she brought it to her
+mother. <sup>12</sup>And his disciples came and took the body,
+and buried it, and they came and told Jesus. <sup>13</sup>And
+when Jesus heard it, he withdrew from thence in a vessel into a
+desert place apart: and when the multitudes heard it, they
+followed him on foot from the cities.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And when Jesus was come forth, he saw
+a great multitude, and was moved with compassion towards them,
+and healed their sick. <sup>15</sup>But when evening was come,
+his disciples came unto him, saying, The place is desert, and the
+day is far advanced; send the multitude away, that they may go
+into the villages, and buy themselves provisions.
+<sup>16</sup>But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart: give
+ye them to eat. <sup>17</sup>And they said unto him, We have
+nothing here except five loaves and two fishes. <sup>18</sup>Then
+he said, Bring them hither to me. <sup>19</sup>And he commanded
+the multitude to sit down on the grass, and taking the five
+loaves and the two fishes, looking up to heaven, he blessed them,
+and brake, and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the
+disciples to the multitude. <sup>20</sup>And they did all eat,
+and were filled: and they took up the superabundance of the
+fragments, twelve baskets full. <sup>21</sup>And they who had
+eaten, were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
+<sup>22</sup>And immediately Jesus compelled his disciples to go
+on board the vessel, and pass before him to the other side, while
+he dismissed the people.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>And when he had sent away the
+multitude, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when
+evening came, he was there alone. <sup>24</sup>But the vessel was
+already in the midst of the sea, tossed with the waves: for the
+wind was contrary. <sup>25</sup>Then at the fourth watch of the
+night came Jesus unto them, walking on the sea. <sup>26</sup>And
+when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were greatly
+agitated, saying, It is his apparition. And they cried out with
+terror. <sup>27</sup>And immediately Jesus spake to them, saying,
+Be of good courage: it is I; be not terrified. <sup>28</sup>Then
+Peter answering, said, Lord, if it be thou, command me to come
+unto thee upon the waters. <sup>29</sup>And he said, Come. And
+descending from the vessel, Peter walked upon the waters to come
+to Jesus. <sup>30</sup>But seeing the wind boisterous, he was
+afraid; and beginning to sink in the deep, he cried out, saying,
+Lord save me. <sup>31</sup>Then immediately Jesus stretching out
+his hand, laid hold on him, and said to him, O thou of little
+faith, wherefore dost thou doubt? <sup>32</sup>And when they came
+aboard the vessel, the wind ceased. <sup>33</sup>And they who
+were in the vessel, came and worshipped him, saying, Truly thou
+art the Son of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>And passing over, they came to the
+land of Gennesareth. <sup>35</sup>And when the men of that place
+knew him, they sent into all that neighbourhood, and brought to
+him all that had illnesses: <sup>36</sup>and they besought him
+that they might only touch the fringe of his garment: and as many
+as touched it were cured.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat15" id="mat15">CHAP. XV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN came to Jesus scribes
+and Pharisees from Jerusalem, saying, <sup>2</sup>Why do thy
+disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash
+not their hands when they eat bread? <sup>3</sup>And he answering
+said to them, And why do you transgress the command of God, by
+your tradition? <sup>4</sup>For God commanded, saying “Honour thy
+father and thy mother:” and, He that curseth father or mother,
+let him surely die. <sup>5</sup>But ye say, If any man declare to
+his father or mother, This is a <i>devoted</i> gift, which else
+might have been employed by me for thy advantage;
+<sup>6</sup>then he shall not with it honour his father and
+mother: so have ye vacated the command of God by your tradition.
+<sup>7</sup>Ye hypocrites, well hath Isaiah prophesied concerning
+you, saying, <sup>8</sup>This people draweth nigh to me with
+their mouths, and honoureth me with the lips, but their heart is
+far distant from me. <sup>9</sup>But in vain do they worship me,
+teaching doctrines the commandments of men. <sup>10</sup>And he
+called to him the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and
+understand: <sup>11</sup>not that which goeth into the mouth
+defileth a man; but what cometh out of the mouth, that defileth
+the man.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Then his disciples approaching, said
+to him, Knowest thou how offended the Pharisees were at hearing
+that speech? <sup>13</sup>Then he answered and said, Every plant
+which my heavenly Father hath not planted shall be rooted up.
+<sup>14</sup>Leave them to themselves: they are blind leaders of
+the blind. But if the blind lead the blind, they will both fall
+into the pit. <sup>15</sup>Then Peter answering said unto him,
+Explain to us this parable. <sup>16</sup>And Jesus said, Are ye
+also to this time destitute of intelligence? <sup>17</sup>Do ye
+not observe, that every thing which entereth into the mouth
+passeth into the belly, and is ejected into the vault?
+<sup>18</sup>But the things which go forth out of the mouth, come
+out of the heart, and they are the things which defile a man:
+<sup>19</sup>for out of the heart proceed wicked reasonings,
+murders, adulteries, whoredoms, thefts, false testimonies,
+blasphemies: <sup>20</sup>these are the things which defile a
+man: but to eat with unwashed hands doth not defile a man.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>And going forth thence, Jesus retired
+into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. <sup>22</sup>And lo! a woman
+of Canaan coming out of these coasts, cried aloud, saying to him,
+Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David: my daughter is a grievous
+demoniac. <sup>23</sup>But he replied not a word to her. Then his
+disciples came and intreated him, saying, Send her away; for she
+is crying aloud after us. <sup>24</sup>But he said in reply, I am
+not sent, save only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
+<sup>25</sup>Then she came, and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help
+me! <sup>26</sup>But he answering said, It is not proper to take
+the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs. <sup>27</sup>And
+she said, True, Lord: yet even the dogs eat of the crumbs which
+fall from their master’s table. <sup>28</sup>Then Jesus answering
+said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith! be it unto thee even
+as thou desirest. And her daughter was cured from that hour.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>And departing thence, Jesus went to
+the sea-side of Galilee; and ascending a mountain, he sat down
+there. <sup>30</sup>And great multitudes came to him, bringing
+with them the lame, blind, dumb, cripples, and many others, and
+cast them down at the feet of Jesus; and he cured them all:
+<sup>31</sup>insomuch that the multitude marvelled when they saw
+the dumb speaking, the cripples sound, the lame walking, and the
+blind restored to sight: and they glorified the God of
+Israel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>Then Jesus calling his disciples,
+said, I have compassion on the multitude, for they have now
+continued with me three days, and have not any thing to eat: and
+send them away fasting I will not, lest they faint on the road.
+<sup>33</sup>And his disciples said unto him, Whence can we in
+the wilderness have loaves enough to satisfy the cravings of so
+great a multitude? <sup>34</sup>And Jesus said unto them, How
+many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few small
+fishes. <sup>35</sup>And he commanded the multitude to sit down
+on the ground. <sup>36</sup>And taking the seven loaves and the
+fishes, he gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples, and
+the disciples to the multitude. <sup>37</sup>And they did all
+eat, and were filled: and took up a superabundance of fragments
+seven baskets full. <sup>38</sup>And they that had eaten were
+four thousand men, besides women and children. <sup>39</sup>And
+dismissing the multitudes he went on board a vessel, and came
+into the coasts of Magdala.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat16" id="mat16">CHAP. XVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND the Pharisees and the
+Sadducees came to him, and, to make trial of him, desired him to
+shew them a sign from heaven. <sup>2</sup>And he answering, said
+unto them, When evening comes, ye say, Fair weather, for the sky
+is red. <sup>3</sup>And in the morning, It will be tempestuous
+to-day, for the sky is gloomy and fiery red. Ye hypocrites, do ye
+know how to discern the appearance of the sky, and are ye unable
+to discern the signs of the times? <sup>4</sup>A wicked and
+adulterous generation seeketh a sign; and no sign shall be given
+to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah. And he left them, and
+departed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And when his disciples were come to the
+other side, they had forgotten to take bread. <sup>6</sup>Then
+Jesus said to them, Beware and abstain from the leaven of the
+Pharisees and of the Sadducees. <sup>7</sup>So they reasoned
+among themselves, saying, It is because we have not taken bread.
+<sup>8</sup>But when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why are ye
+reasoning among yourselves, O ye of little faith, because ye have
+not taken bread? <sup>9</sup>Do you not consider, nor remember
+the five loaves among the five thousand, and how many baskets ye
+took up? <sup>10</sup>Nor the seven loaves among the four
+thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? <sup>11</sup>How is it
+that ye do not understand, that I spake not to you of bread, to
+beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
+<sup>12</sup>Then understood they, that he spake about abstaining
+not from the leaven in the bread, but from the doctrine of the
+Pharisees and the Sadducees.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Then Jesus coming into the parts of
+Cæsarea Philippi, questioned his disciples, saying, Who do men
+say that I am? The Son of Man? <sup>14</sup>But they replied,
+Some, that thou art John the Baptist; but others, Elias; and
+others again, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. <sup>15</sup>He
+saith unto them, But who do ye say that I am? <sup>16</sup>Then
+Simon Peter answering said, Thou art the Messiah, the Son of the
+living God. <sup>17</sup>And Jesus replying, said to him, Blessed
+art thou, Simon Barjona; for flesh and blood hath not revealed
+this to thee, but my Father, who is in heaven. <sup>18</sup>And I
+tell thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build
+my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
+<sup>19</sup>And I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of
+heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in
+heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed
+in heaven. <sup>20</sup>Then he commanded his disciples, that
+they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Messiah.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>From that time Jesus began to shew his
+disciples, that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things
+of the elders, and of the chief-priests, and of the scribes, and
+be put to death, and the third day rise again. <sup>22</sup>And
+Peter taking him aside, began to chide him, saying, Mercy on
+thee, Lord! this shall never be thy case. <sup>23</sup>Then
+turning from him, he said unto Peter, Get thee behind me Satan!
+thou art an offence to me: for thou dost not relish the things of
+God, but those of men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Then said Jesus to his disciples, If
+any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his
+cross, and follow me. <sup>25</sup>For whosoever is desirous to
+preserve his life, shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his
+life for my sake, shall find it. <sup>26</sup>For what would a
+man be advantaged, though he could gain the whole world, if he
+should suffer the loss of his soul? or what will a man give as
+the ransom for his soul? <sup>27</sup>For the Son of man shall
+hereafter come in the glory of his Father, with his angels, and
+then shall he recompense every man according to his practice.
+<sup>28</sup>Verily I say unto you, There are some of those
+standing here, who shall in no wise taste of death, until they
+see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat17" id="mat17">CHAP. XVII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN six days after, Jesus
+taketh Peter, and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them
+into an exceeding high mountain apart. <sup>2</sup>And he was
+transformed before them; and his face shone as the sun, and his
+garments were white as the light. <sup>3</sup>And behold, there
+appeared to them, Moses and Elias talking with him.
+<sup>4</sup>Then Peter addressing him, said to Jesus, Lord, It is
+well that we are here; if it please thee, we will make here three
+tents; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
+<sup>5</sup>And while he was yet speaking, behold, a luminous
+cloud overshadowed them; and lo! a voice out of the cloud,
+saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom is my delight; hear him!
+<sup>6</sup>And the disciples hearing it, fell on their face, and
+were exceedingly affrighted. <sup>7</sup>And Jesus came and
+touched them, and said, Arise, be not affrighted.
+<sup>8</sup>Then lifting up their eyes, they saw no person, but
+Jesus only. <sup>9</sup>And when they were coming down from the
+mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, Tell no man the vision,
+until the Son of man is risen from the dead. <sup>10</sup>And his
+disciples asked him, saying, Why then do the scribes affirm, that
+Elias must come first? <sup>11</sup>Then Jesus answering said
+unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will reform all things.
+<sup>12</sup>But I say unto you, That Elias is already come, and
+they knew him not, but have done by him whatsoever they chose:
+even so also must the Son of man suffer by them.
+<sup>13</sup>Then understood the disciples that he spake to them
+of John the Baptist.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And when they were come to the
+multitude, there came to him a man, kneeling down to him, and
+saying, <sup>15</sup>Lord, have compassion on my son, for he is a
+lunatic, and suffers grievously; for oftentimes he falleth into
+the fire, and often into the water. <sup>16</sup>And I brought
+him to thy disciples, and they have not been able to cure him.
+<sup>17</sup>Then Jesus answering, said, O generation, faithless,
+and perverse! how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear
+with you? bring him hither to me. <sup>18</sup>And Jesus rebuked
+him, and the devil came out of him; and the child was cured from
+that hour. <sup>19</sup>Then the disciples of Jesus coming
+privately, said, Why could not we cast it out? <sup>20</sup>Then
+said Jesus unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say
+unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard, ye shall say to
+this mountain, Remove from hence, thither, and it will remove;
+and nothing will be impossible for you. <sup>21</sup>But this
+kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And as they were returning into
+Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man must be delivered
+into the hands of men: <sup>23</sup>and they shall kill him, and
+the third day he shall rise again. And they were grieved
+exceedingly.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>And when they came to Capernaum, they
+who receive the tax of two drachmas came to Peter, and said, Doth
+not your master pay tribute? <sup>25</sup>He saith, Yes. And when
+he came into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What
+thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth receive
+customs and tax? from their own children, or from aliens?
+<sup>26</sup>Peter saith to him, From aliens. Jesus saith unto
+him, In that case then the children are free. <sup>27</sup>But
+that we give them no offence, go unto the sea, and cast in a
+hook, and take the first fish which cometh up; and on opening his
+mouth, thou wilt find a stater, that take and give them for me
+and thee.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat18" id="mat18">CHAP. XVIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>T that time came the
+disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the
+kingdom of heaven? <sup>2</sup>And Jesus calling a little boy,
+set him in the midst of them, <sup>3</sup>and said, Verily I say
+unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye
+shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
+<sup>4</sup>Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this
+little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
+<sup>5</sup>And whosoever shall receive one such little child in
+my name, receiveth me. <sup>6</sup>And whosoever shall cause one
+of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were
+better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he
+was sunk in the depth of the sea.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Wo to the world because of offences!
+for there is a necessity that offences come: nevertheless, wo to
+that man by whom the offence cometh! <sup>8</sup>If then thy
+hand, or thy foot, lead thee to offend, cut them off, and cast
+them from thee: for it were better for thee to enter into life,
+halting or maimed, than having two hands or two feet to be cast
+into the fire, which is eternal. <sup>9</sup>And if thine eye
+lead thee to offend, pluck it out and cast it from thee, for it
+were better for thee to enter into life with one eye only, than
+having two eyes to be cast into hell-fire.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>See that ye despise not one of these
+little ones, for I say unto you, That their angels in heaven
+continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
+<sup>11</sup>For the Son of man is come to save that which was
+lost.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>What think you? If a man have an
+hundred sheep, and one of them stray, doth he not leave the
+ninety and nine in the mountains, and go and seek that which had
+strayed? <sup>13</sup>And if he happen to find it, verily I say
+unto you, that he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and
+nine which never went astray. <sup>14</sup>Even so it is not the
+will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little
+ones perish.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Now if thy brother sin against thee,
+go and reprove him between thyself and him alone; if he hear
+thee, thou hast gained thy brother. <sup>16</sup>But if he will
+not hear thee, take with thee one or two more, that by the mouth
+of two or three witnesses every word may be confirmed.
+<sup>17</sup>But if he disregard them, inform the church: and if
+he disregard the church, let him be to thee as a heathen, or a
+publican. <sup>18</sup>Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever things
+ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever
+things ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
+<sup>19</sup>Again I say unto you, That if two of you are
+concurring upon earth, respecting any matter, which ye shall ask,
+it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
+<sup>20</sup>For where two or three are gathered together in my
+name, there am I in the midst of them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Then Peter coming to him, said, Lord,
+how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him?
+till seven times? <sup>22</sup>Jesus saith to him, I tell thee
+not until seven times, but unto seventy times seven.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Therefore is the kingdom of heaven
+like unto a certain king who purposed to settle his account with
+his servants. <sup>24</sup>And when he began to make up the
+account, there was brought to him one debtor, ten thousand
+talents in arrear: <sup>25</sup>but not having wherewithal to
+pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, and his wife and his
+children, and all things whatsoever he possessed, and payment to
+be made. <sup>26</sup>Then that servant falling prostrate, paid
+him the most profound homage, saying, Lord, have forbearance with
+me, and I will pay thee all. <sup>27</sup>Then his lord, moved
+with compassion towards that servant, discharged him, and forgave
+him the debt. <sup>28</sup>But that servant going out, found one
+of his fellow-servants, who owed him a hundred denarii, and
+seizing, throttled him, saying, Pay me what thou owest.
+<sup>29</sup>Then his fellow-servant fell at his feet, and
+besought him, saying, Have forbearance with me, and I will pay
+thee all. <sup>30</sup>And he would not: but went and cast him
+into prison, till he should pay what he owed. <sup>31</sup>Then
+his fellow-servants, when they saw what was done, were
+exceedingly sorry, and came to their lord, and gave him an
+explicit account of all things that had passed. <sup>32</sup>Then
+his lord, calling him before him, said to him, Thou vile slave!
+all that debt I forgave thee, because thou besoughtest me:
+<sup>33</sup>and oughtest thou not to have had compassion on thy
+fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee? <sup>34</sup>And his
+lord, incensed, delivered him up to the torturers, till he should
+pay all that he owed him. <sup>35</sup>Even so also will my
+heavenly Father do to you, except ye forgive every one of you his
+brother, from your hearts, their trespasses.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat19" id="mat19">CHAP. XIX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND it came to pass when
+Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and
+came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan. <sup>2</sup>And
+great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
+<sup>3</sup>And the Pharisees came to him, tempting him, and
+saying, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every
+cause? <sup>4</sup>But he replying, said unto them, Have ye not
+read, that he who created them from the beginning, created them
+male and female? <sup>5</sup>And he said, for this reason shall a
+man forsake father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and
+they two shall be one flesh. <sup>6</sup>Wherefore they are no
+longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath yoked
+together, let no man separate. <sup>7</sup>They say unto him, Why
+then did Moses command to give her a bill of divorce, and to put
+her away? <sup>8</sup>He saith unto them, It was on account of
+the hardness of your hearts that Moses gave you permission to put
+away your wives: but from the beginning it was not thus.
+<sup>9</sup>And I tell you, that whosoever shall put away his
+wife, except for whoredom, and shall marry another, committeth
+adultery: and he that marrieth the divorced woman, committeth
+adultery. <sup>10</sup>His disciples said unto him, If the case
+of a man with his wife be thus, it is not expedient to marry.
+<sup>11</sup>Then he said to them, All men are not capable of
+receiving this saying, but they to whom it is given.
+<sup>12</sup>For there are eunuchs, who were so from their
+mothers’ womb; and there are eunuchs, who have been made eunuchs
+by men; and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs
+for the kingdom of heaven. He that is capable of receiving, let
+him receive it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Then were brought to him little
+children, that he should lay his hands upon them, and pray <i>for
+them</i>: but the disciples rebuked them. <sup>14</sup>Then said
+Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to
+me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. <sup>15</sup>And when
+he had laid his hands upon them, he departed thence.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>And lo! a person coming to him, said,
+Good Master, what good thing shall I do, in order to attain
+eternal life? <sup>17</sup>Then he said to him, Why callest thou
+me good? there is none good but one, even God: but if thou art
+desirous of entering into life, keep the commandments.
+<sup>18</sup>He saith unto him, Which? Then said Jesus, these,
+Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou
+shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
+<sup>19</sup>Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt
+love thy neighbour as thyself. <sup>20</sup>The young man saith
+to him, All these things have I observed from my youth: in what
+am I still deficient? <sup>21</sup>Jesus said to him, If thou art
+desirous to be perfect, go, sell all thy substance, and give to
+the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come,
+follow me. <sup>22</sup>Now when the young man heard this speech,
+he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Then Jesus said to his disciples,
+Verily I say unto you, That very difficultly shall a rich man
+enter into the kingdom of heaven. <sup>24</sup>And again I repeat
+it to you, It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a
+needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
+<sup>25</sup>But when his disciples heard it, they were
+exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
+<sup>26</sup>And Jesus looking upon them, said unto them, With
+men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>Then Peter addressing him, said unto
+him, Lo! we have left all and followed thee; what, I pray thee,
+shall we receive? <sup>28</sup>Then said Jesus unto them, Verily
+I say unto you, That ye who have followed me in the regeneration,
+when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also
+shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
+<sup>29</sup>And every one who hath left family, or brethren, or
+sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands,
+for my name sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall
+inherit life eternal. <sup>30</sup>But many, now first, will be
+the last; and last, who will be the first.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat20" id="mat20">CHAP. XX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OR the kingdom of heaven
+is like a man, the master of a family, who went out at break of
+day, to hire labourers into his vineyard. <sup>2</sup>And when he
+had agreed with the labourers at a denarius a day, he sent them
+into the vineyard. <sup>3</sup>And going out about the third
+hour, he saw others standing in the market place unemployed.
+<sup>4</sup>And he said to them, Go ye also into the vineyard,
+and whatever is equitable, I will give it you. So they went.
+<sup>5</sup>Again going out, about the sixth and ninth hour, he
+did after the same manner. <sup>6</sup>But about the eleventh
+hour, going out, he found others standing unemployed, and saith
+unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? <sup>7</sup>They
+say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith to them, Go
+ye also into the vineyard; and whatever is equitable, ye shall
+receive. <sup>8</sup>Now when the evening came, the master of the
+vineyard said to his overseer, Call the labourers, and give them
+their wages, beginning from the last to the first.
+<sup>9</sup>And when they came, who began about the eleventh
+hour, they received each a denarius. <sup>10</sup>But when the
+first came, they expected that they should receive more; and they
+also received every man a denarius. <sup>11</sup>But when they
+received it, they murmured against the master of the family:
+<sup>12</sup>saying, These last have wrought only a single hour,
+and thou hast put them on an equality with us, who have borne the
+burden and heat of the day. <sup>13</sup>But he answering, said
+to one of them, Friend, I do thee no injustice; did I not agree
+with thee for a denarius? <sup>14</sup>Take then thine own, and
+begone: I chuse to give to this last even as to thee.
+<sup>15</sup>Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my
+own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? <sup>16</sup>Thus
+shall the last be first, and the first last; for many are called,
+but the elect are few.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took
+his twelve disciples aside on the road, and said to them;
+<sup>18</sup>Lo! we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man
+will be betrayed to the chief priests and scribes, and they shall
+condemn him to death, <sup>19</sup>and shall deliver him to the
+Gentiles, to insult, and to scourge, and to crucify: and the
+third day he shall rise again.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Then came to him the mother of
+Zebedee’s children, with her sons, paying him obeisance, and
+petitioning a favour of him. <sup>21</sup>Then he said to her,
+What is thy wish? She saith unto him, Tell me that these my two
+sons shall sit, the one at thy right hand, and the other at thy
+left, in thy kingdom. <sup>22</sup>Then Jesus answering said, Ye
+know not what ye ask. Can ye drink of the cup that I am going to
+drink, and be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised?
+They say unto him, We are able. <sup>23</sup>And he saith unto
+them, Ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and with the baptism with
+which I am baptised, shall ye be baptised; but to sit on my right
+hand, and on my left, it is not in my power to bestow, but on
+those, for whom it was prepared by my Father.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>And the twelve, on hearing this, were
+filled with indignation against the two brethren.
+<sup>25</sup>But Jesus, calling them to him, said, Ye know that
+the princes of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great
+men exercise authority among them. <sup>26</sup>But thus shall it
+not be with you. But whosoever will be a great man among you, let
+him be your servant; <sup>27</sup>and whosoever will be first,
+let him be your slave. <sup>28</sup>Even as the Son of man came
+not to be waited upon, but to serve, and to give his life a
+ransom for many.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>And as they were going out of Jericho,
+a great multitude followed him. <sup>30</sup>And, behold, two
+blind men sat by the road side, who hearing that Jesus was
+passing by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, son of
+David! <sup>31</sup>And the multitude checked them, that they
+should be silent; but they cried out the more, Have mercy on us,
+Lord, son of David. <sup>32</sup>And Jesus standing called them,
+and said, What desire ye, that I should do for you?
+<sup>33</sup>They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be
+opened. <sup>34</sup>Then Jesus, moved with compassion, touched
+their eyes; and immediately their eyes recovered sight, and they
+followed him.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat21" id="mat21">CHAP. XXI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND when they drew nigh to
+Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage to the mount of Olives,
+then Jesus sent two disciples, <sup>2</sup>saying to them, Go
+into the village, which is opposite you, and immediately you will
+find an ass tied, and a foal with her; loose and bring them to
+me. <sup>3</sup>And if any man say aught to you, ye shall tell
+them, That the Lord hath need of them, and immediately he will
+send them. <sup>4</sup>Now this was entirely done, that what was
+spoken by the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,
+<sup>5</sup>“Tell the daughter of Sion, Lo! thy King cometh to
+thee, meek, and sitting on an ass, even on a foal the ass’s
+colt.” <sup>6</sup>Then the disciples going, and doing as Jesus
+had commanded them, <sup>7</sup>brought the ass and her foal, and
+they spread over them their garments, and seated him upon them.
+<sup>8</sup>And a vast multitude spread their garments on the
+road, and others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed
+them on the road: <sup>9</sup>and the multitudes who went before,
+and who followed after, cried, saying, Hosanna, to the son of
+David; blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna
+in the highest.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>And when he was entered into
+Jerusalem, the whole city was in commotion, saying, Who is this?
+<sup>11</sup>Then the multitudes said, This is Jesus, the
+prophet, who is from Nazareth of Galilee.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>And Jesus entered into the temple of
+God, and cast out all those who sold and bought in the temple,
+and overturned the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of
+those who sold doves <sup>13</sup>and said unto them, It is
+written, “My house shall be called a house of prayer,” but ye
+have made it a den of robbers.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Then the blind and the lame came unto
+him, into the temple, and he cured them. <sup>15</sup>But when
+the chief priests and scribes saw the marvellous acts which he
+did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying,
+Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with indignation;
+<sup>16</sup>and said to him, Hearest thou what these say? Jesus
+replied to them, Yes; but have ye never read, “That out of the
+mouths of infants and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”
+<sup>17</sup>And turning his back upon them, he went out of the
+city to Bethany, and lodged there.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Now in the morning, when returning
+into the city, he was hungry: <sup>19</sup>and seeing a fig-tree
+at the road side, he went up to it, and found nothing on it but
+leaves only: and saith unto it, Let no fruit spring from thee
+henceforth for ever: and immediately the fig-tree withered
+entirely away. <sup>20</sup>And when his disciples saw it, they
+marvelled, saying, How suddenly is the fig-tree withered away!
+<sup>21</sup>But Jesus addressing them, said, Verily I tell you,
+if ye have faith, and entertain no doubt, not only shall ye do
+what is done to the fig-tree, but if ye should even say to this
+mountain, Be lifted up, and be cast into the sea, it be done.
+<sup>22</sup>And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer,
+believing, ye shall receive.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>And when he was come into the temple,
+the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him, as he
+was teaching, demanding, By what authority doest thou these
+things? And who gave thee this authority? <sup>24</sup>Then Jesus
+answering, said to them, I also will ask you one question, which
+if ye answer me, then will I tell you by what authority I do
+these things. <sup>25</sup>The baptism of John whence was it?
+from heaven, or from men? Hereupon they reasoned among
+themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us,
+Why then did ye not believe him? <sup>26</sup>But if we say, From
+men, we are afraid of the populace, for they all hold John as a
+prophet. <sup>27</sup>So they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot
+tell. Then said he also to them, Neither tell I you by what
+authority I do these things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>But what think ye? A man had two sons;
+and coming to the first he said, Son, go work to-day in my
+vineyard. <sup>29</sup>But he answering said, I will not: yet
+repenting afterwards, he went. <sup>30</sup>And coming to the
+other, he spake after the same manner, and he replying, said, I
+go, sir; yet went not. <sup>31</sup>Which of the two did the will
+of his father? They say to him, The first. Jesus saith to them,
+Verily I say unto you, That tax-gatherers and harlots shall go
+before you into the kingdom of God. <sup>32</sup>For John came
+unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not:
+but the tax-gatherers and harlots believed on him. But ye, when
+ye saw it, repented not afterwards, that ye should believe on
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>Hear another parable: There was a
+certain man, the master of a family, who planted a vineyard, and
+set a hedge about it, and digged in it a wine-press, and built a
+tower, and hired it out to husbandmen, and went into a distant
+country. <sup>34</sup>But when the season for fruits drew near,
+he sent his servants to the husbandmen to receive his fruits.
+<sup>35</sup>And the husbandmen took his servants, one they beat,
+and another they killed, and a third they stoned.
+<sup>36</sup>Again he sent other servants more than the first,
+and they treated them in the same manner. <sup>37</sup>Then at
+last he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my
+son. <sup>38</sup>But the husbandmen, when they saw the son, said
+among themselves, This is the heir, come let us kill him, and let
+us seize on the inheritance. <sup>39</sup>And they took him, and
+cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. <sup>40</sup>When
+therefore the master of the vineyard cometh, what will he do with
+these husbandmen? <sup>41</sup>They say unto him, He will
+dreadfully destroy those wicked wretches, and will let out his
+vineyard to other husbandmen, who will render him the fruits in
+their seasons. <sup>42</sup>Jesus saith unto them, Have ye not
+read in the Scriptures, “The stone, which the builders rejected;
+the same is become the head of the corner; this is done by the
+Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes.” <sup>43</sup>Therefore I
+tell you, That the kingdom of God shall be taken away from you,
+and given to a nation, producing the fruits thereof.
+<sup>44</sup>And whosoever shall fall on this stone, shall be
+broken in pieces, but on whomsoever it shall fall, it shall grind
+him to powder. <sup>45</sup>And when the chief priests and
+Pharisees heard his parables, they knew that he was speaking
+concerning them. <sup>46</sup>And they sought to apprehend him;
+but were afraid of the people, for they held him as a
+prophet.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat22" id="mat22">CHAP. XXII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND Jesus continuing his
+discourse, spake again to them in parables, saying,
+<sup>2</sup>The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, who
+made a marriage-feast for his son: <sup>3</sup>and sent his
+servants to call those who were invited to the entertainment: and
+they would not come. <sup>4</sup>Again he sent other servants,
+saying, Tell those who have been invited, Behold, I have prepared
+my dinner; my oxen and the fatlings are killed, and all things
+are ready; come unto the marriage-feast. <sup>5</sup>But they
+gave themselves no concern about it, and went their several ways,
+one to his own farm, and another to his traffick: <sup>6</sup>And
+the rest seizing his servants, insulted and slew them.
+<sup>7</sup>Then the king, when he heard it, was incensed: and
+sending out his armies, destroyed these murderers, and burnt down
+their city. <sup>8</sup>Then he said to his servants, The wedding
+entertainment indeed is ready, but those who were invited were
+not worthy: <sup>9</sup>go therefore into the thoroughfares of
+the roads, and as many as ye find, invite to the banquet.
+<sup>10</sup>So these servants going out into the roads,
+collected all, as many as they found, both bad and good; and the
+wedding feast was fully furnished with guests. <sup>11</sup>Then
+the king coming in to look around on the guests, saw there a man
+who had not put on the wedding garment: <sup>12</sup>and he saith
+to him, Friend, how came thou in here, not having the garment
+provided for the marriage feast? And he was speechless.
+<sup>13</sup>Then said the king to the servants, Bind his feet
+and hands, and take him away, and cast him into the darkness,
+which is without; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
+<sup>14</sup>For many are called, but few elect.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Then went the Pharisees, and took
+counsel together how they might lay a snare to entrap him in his
+discourse. <sup>16</sup>And they sent to him their disciples,
+with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true,
+and teachest the way of God with veracity; and carest for no man,
+for thou regardest not the person of men: <sup>17</sup>tell us
+therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to pay tribute to
+Cæsar, or not? <sup>18</sup>But Jesus knew their wicked design,
+and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? <sup>19</sup>Shew me
+the money for the tribute; and they brought him a denarius.
+<sup>20</sup>And he saith unto them, Whose figure is this and
+inscription? <sup>21</sup>They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith
+he to them, Render therefore to Cæsar, the things which are
+Cæsar’s; and to God, the things which are God’s. <sup>22</sup>And
+when they heard him, they marvelled, and leaving him, went
+away.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>On the same day the Sadducees came to
+him, who say, that there is no resurrection, and they put a
+question to him, <sup>24</sup>saying, Master, Moses said, “If a
+man die having no children, his brother in right of affinity
+shall marry his wife, and raise up seed for his brother.”
+<sup>25</sup>Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first
+marrying, died, and had no offspring, and left his wife to his
+brother; <sup>26</sup>likewise the second also; then the third;
+so on to the seven. <sup>27</sup>Last of all the woman died also.
+<sup>28</sup>In the resurrection therefore, whose wife shall she
+be of the seven? for they all had her. <sup>29</sup>Jesus then
+answering, said unto them, Ye are in an error, from not knowing
+the Scriptures, and the power of God. <sup>30</sup>For at the
+resurrection, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but
+are as the angels of God in heaven. <sup>31</sup>But with respect
+to the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read what was spoken
+to you of God, saying, <sup>32</sup>“I am the God of Abraham, and
+the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?” God is not the God of
+the dead, but of the living. <sup>33</sup>And when the multitude
+heard it, they were amazingly struck with his doctrine.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>But the Pharisees hearing that he had
+stopped the Sadducees’ mouths, they assembled together:
+<sup>35</sup>and one of them, a teacher of the law, put a
+question to him, to make trial of him, and said,
+<sup>36</sup>Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
+<sup>37</sup>Then Jesus said to him, “Thou shalt love the Lord
+thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all
+thy mind.” <sup>38</sup>This is the first and great commandment.
+<sup>39</sup>And the second is like to it, “Thou shalt love thy
+neighbour as thyself.” <sup>40</sup>On these two commandments,
+the whole law and the prophets depend.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>The Pharisees being then assembled,
+Jesus put a question to them, <sup>42</sup>saying, What think ye
+of the Messiah, whose son is he? They say unto him, David’s.
+<sup>43</sup>He saith unto them, How then doth David by the
+Spirit call him Lord? saying, <sup>44</sup>“The Lord said unto my
+Lord, Sit at my right hand, till I put thine enemies as a
+footstool for thy feet.” <sup>45</sup>If then David calleth him
+Lord, how is he his son? <sup>46</sup>And no man could answer him
+a word, neither durst any man, from that day, interrogate him any
+more.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat23" id="mat23">CHAP. XXIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN Jesus spake to the
+multitudes and to his disciples, <sup>2</sup>saying, The scribes
+and Pharisees are seated on the chair of Moses; <sup>3</sup>all
+things therefore which they prescribe for you to observe, observe
+and practise; but do not according to their works, for they say,
+yet do not practise. <sup>4</sup>For they bind burdens grievous,
+and difficultly borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they
+will not move them with a finger of their own. <sup>5</sup>And
+all their works they do to be seen of men: they make their
+phylacteries broad, and deepen the fringes of their garments,
+<sup>6</sup>and love the principal couch at suppers, and the
+chief seats in the synagogues, <sup>7</sup>and salutations in the
+places of public concourse, and to be called of men, Rabbi,
+Rabbi. <sup>8</sup>But be not ye called Rabbi, for one is your
+leader, the Messiah; and ye all are brethren. <sup>9</sup>And
+call no man your father upon earth; for one is your father, who
+is in heaven. <sup>10</sup>And be not called leaders; for one is
+your leader, the Messiah. <sup>11</sup>But he who is greatest
+among you shall be your servant. <sup>12</sup>For whosoever
+exalteth himself shall be abased; and whosoever abaseth himself
+shall be exalted.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
+hypocrites! because ye shut up the kingdom of heaven from men;
+for ye yourselves enter not in, and those who were coming in, ye
+suffer not to enter. <sup>14</sup>Wo unto you, scribes and
+Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a
+pretence make long prayers: wherefore ye shall receive greater
+condemnation. <sup>15</sup>Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
+hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte;
+and when he is gained, ye make him doubly more the child of hell
+than yourselves. <sup>16</sup>Wo unto you ye blind guides! who
+say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but
+whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, it is binding.
+<sup>17</sup>Ye fools and blind! for which is the greater, the
+gold, or the temple which consecrates the gold? <sup>18</sup>And
+again, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but
+whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, it is binding.
+<sup>19</sup>Ye fools and blind! which is the greater, the gift,
+or the altar which consecrates the gift? <sup>20</sup>Whosoever
+therefore sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all
+things that are upon it. <sup>21</sup>And whosoever sweareth by
+the temple, sweareth by it, and by him also who dwelleth in it.
+<sup>22</sup>So he that sweareth by heaven, sweareth by the
+throne of God, and by him who is seated upon it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
+hypocrites! for ye pay tithes of mint, and anise, and cummin, and
+have neglected the weightier precepts of the law, judgment, and
+mercy, and fidelity: these thing ought ye to have done, and not
+to leave the others undone. <sup>24</sup>Ye blind guides! who
+strain out a gnat, but gulp down a camel. <sup>25</sup>Wo unto
+you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye cleanse the
+outside of the cup, and of the dish, but within they are full of
+rapacity and intemperance. <sup>26</sup>Thou blind Pharisee!
+cleanse first the inside of the cup and dish, that their outside
+may become clean also. <sup>27</sup>Wo unto you, scribes and
+Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye resemble tombs whitewashed, which
+outwardly indeed appear specious, but within are full of dead
+men’s bones, and all manner of impurity. <sup>28</sup>And just
+so, ye without indeed appear to men righteous, but within ye are
+full of hypocrisy and iniquity. <sup>29</sup>Wo unto you, scribes
+and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye build the tombs of the
+prophets, and adorn the sepulchres of the just, <sup>30</sup>and
+say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have
+been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.
+<sup>31</sup>Wherefore ye bear a testimony to yourselves, that ye
+are the children of those who killed the prophets.
+<sup>32</sup>Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.
+<sup>33</sup>Ye serpents, ye broods of vipers! how can ye escape
+from the damnation of hell? <sup>34</sup>Therefore, behold, I am
+sending to you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; and some of
+them ye shall kill, and crucify; and some of them ye shall
+scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city:
+<sup>35</sup>that upon you may come all the righteous blood which
+hath been poured out upon the earth, from the blood of the
+righteous Abel, to the blood of Zachariah, son of Barachiah, whom
+ye slew between the temple and the altar. <sup>36</sup>Verily I
+say unto you, All these things shall come on this generation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>37</sup>O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest
+the prophets, and stonest those who were sent unto thee, how
+often would I have gathered thy children to me, as a hen
+gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not?
+<sup>38</sup>Behold, your habitation is left unto you desolate.
+<sup>39</sup>For I tell you, Ye shall henceforth no more see me,
+until ye say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the
+Lord.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat24" id="mat24">CHAP. XXIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND Jesus departing was
+going his way from the temple: and his disciples came to him, to
+point out to his observation the buildings of the temple.
+<sup>2</sup>But Jesus said unto them, Do you not see all these
+things? I tell you of a certainty, There shall not be left here
+one stone upon another, which shall not be utterly thrown
+down.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Then as he was sitting upon the mount
+of Olives, his disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us,
+when shall there things be? and what is the sign of thy coming,
+and of the consummation of the age? <sup>4</sup>And Jesus
+answering said unto them, Beware that no man deceive you.
+<sup>5</sup>For many will come in my name, saying, I am the
+Messiah; and shall deceive multitudes. <sup>6</sup>And ye shall
+hear of wars, and rumours of wars: see that ye be not terrified:
+for these things must first be, but the end is not yet.
+<sup>7</sup>For nation shall be roused up against nation, and
+kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and
+pestilences, and earthquakes, in diverse places. <sup>8</sup>Now
+all these things are the beginning of the travailing pangs.
+<sup>9</sup>Then shall they deliver you up to affliction, and
+shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my
+name’s sake. <sup>10</sup>And then shall many be offended, and
+shall betray one another, and hate one another. <sup>11</sup>And
+many false prophets shall arise, and shall deceive many.
+<sup>12</sup>And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many
+will grow cool. <sup>13</sup>But he that endureth to the end,
+that man will be saved. <sup>14</sup>And this gospel of the
+kingdom shall be preached through the whole world for a testimony
+to all the nations: and then shall come the final close.
+<sup>15</sup>When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation,
+spoken of by the prophet Daniel, erected in the holy place, (let
+him that readeth, mark this,) <sup>16</sup>then let such as are
+in Judea flee into the mountains. <sup>17</sup>Let not him who is
+upon the roof go down to take any thing out of his house.
+<sup>18</sup>And he that is in the field, let him not turn back
+to take his garment. <sup>19</sup>But wo to those who are with
+child, and have an infant at their breasts in those days!
+<sup>20</sup>And pray that your flight be not in winter, nor on
+the sabbath. <sup>21</sup>For then the tribulation will be great,
+such as never was from the beginning of the world, and never more
+shall be. <sup>22</sup>And except those days were shortened,
+there would be no flesh saved: but for the elect’s sake these
+days shall be shortened. <sup>23</sup>Then if any man say unto
+you, Lo! here is the Messiah, or there; believe it not:
+<sup>24</sup>for false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise,
+and give out great signs and wonders; so as to deceive, if it
+were possible, even the elect. <sup>25</sup>Behold, I have
+forewarned you. <sup>26</sup>Therefore if they say to you, He is
+in the wilderness; go not out: lo! he is in the secret closets;
+believe it not. <sup>27</sup>For as the lightning cometh out from
+the east, and flashes to the west; so shall be the coming of the
+Son of man. <sup>28</sup>For wheresoever the carcase is, there
+will the eagles be gathered together. <sup>29</sup>Then,
+immediately after the tribulation of those days, shall the sun be
+darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars
+shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be
+shaken. <sup>30</sup>And then shall the sign of the Son of man
+appear in the heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth
+lament bitterly, and they shall see the Son of man coming on the
+clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <sup>31</sup>And he
+shall send forth his angels with a trumpet, and a great shout,
+and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds,
+from the extremities of the heavens to the extremities of the
+same.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>Learn then a parable from the
+fig-tree; when its branch is now tender, and the leaves shoot
+forth, ye know that summer is nigh: <sup>33</sup>just so ye, when
+ye behold these things, know that it is near, even at the gates.
+<sup>34</sup>Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not
+pass away until all these things shall be done.
+<sup>35</sup>Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall
+in no wise pass away. <sup>36</sup>But of that day and hour no
+man knoweth, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father alone.
+<sup>37</sup>But as the days of Noah were, so also shall the
+coming of the Son of man be. <sup>38</sup>For as they were in the
+days preceding the deluge, eating and drinking, marrying and
+giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,
+<sup>39</sup>and they knew it not till the deluge came, and swept
+them all away; such also shall the coming of the Son of man be.
+<sup>40</sup>Then two shall be in the field; the one shall be
+taken, and the other dismissed. <sup>41</sup>Two women grinding
+at the mill; the one taken, the other dismissed.
+<sup>42</sup>Watch therefore: for ye know not at what hour your
+Master cometh. <sup>43</sup>And this observe, that if the master
+of the family had known in which watch of the night the thief
+would have come, he would have watched, and not have suffered him
+to break into his house. <sup>44</sup>Therefore be ye also
+prepared: for in an hour that ye think not, the Son of man
+cometh.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>45</sup>Who then is the faithful and provident
+servant, whom his Lord hath appointed over his household, to give
+them meat in the proper time? <sup>46</sup>Blessed is that
+servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find thus occupied.
+<sup>47</sup>Verily I say unto you, that he will place him over
+all his substance. <sup>48</sup>But if that wicked servant say in
+his heart, My master will be a long while ere he comes;
+<sup>49</sup>and shall begin to beat his fellow-servants, and to
+eat and drink with the drunken; <sup>50</sup>the master of that
+servant will come in a day that he doth not expect him, and at an
+hour which he knoweth not. <sup>51</sup>And will cut him asunder,
+and give him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be
+weeping and gnashing of teeth.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat25" id="mat25">CHAP. XXV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN shall the kingdom of
+heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth
+to meet the bridegroom. <sup>2</sup>But five of them were
+provident, and five foolish. <sup>3</sup>Those who were taking
+their lamps, took no oil with them: <sup>4</sup>but the provident
+took oil in their vessels with their lamps. <sup>5</sup>But as
+the bridegroom stayed long, they all slumbered and slept.
+<sup>6</sup>Then at midnight the cry came, Behold, the bridegroom
+is coming; go forth to meet him. <sup>7</sup>Then all these
+virgins arose, and set about trimming their lamps.
+<sup>8</sup>And the foolish said to the provident, Give us of
+your oil; for our lamps are gone out. <sup>9</sup>But the
+provident replied, saying, No; lest there be not a sufficiency
+for us and you: but go rather to those who sell, and buy for
+yourselves. <sup>10</sup>But while they were gone away to buy,
+the bridegroom came; and they who were prepared went in with him
+to the marriage-feast: and the door was shut. <sup>11</sup>Then
+came afterwards the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto
+us. <sup>12</sup>But he answering said, Verily, I know you not.
+<sup>13</sup>Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the
+hour in which the Son of man cometh.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>For the case is like that of a man,
+who travelling abroad, called his own servants, and delivered to
+them his goods. <sup>15</sup>And to one he gave five talents, to
+another two, and to another one, to each according to his several
+capacity; and immediately went abroad. <sup>16</sup>He then who
+had received the five talents, went and traded with them, and
+acquired five other talents. <sup>17</sup>In the same manner also
+he that had the two, gained also himself two others.
+<sup>18</sup>But he that had received the one talent, went and
+digged a hole in the ground, and hid the silver of his master.
+<sup>19</sup>Then after a long absence the master of these
+servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.
+<sup>20</sup>And he who had received the five talents, coming to
+him, brought five other talents, saying, Sir, thou deliveredst to
+me five talents: I have gained to them five other talents.
+<sup>21</sup>His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful
+servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place
+thee over many: enter into the joy of thy master.
+<sup>22</sup>Then came also he that had received the two talents:
+and said, Sir, thou deliveredst to me two talents: lo! I have
+gained to them two other talents. <sup>23</sup>His master said to
+him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been
+faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many: enter
+thou into thy master’s joy. <sup>24</sup>Then came also he that
+had received the one talent, and said, Sir, knowing thee, that
+thou art a severe man, reaping where thou hast not sowed, and
+gathering from whence thou hast not scattered: <sup>25</sup>and
+being afraid, I went and hid thy talent in the ground: see here,
+thou hast thine own. <sup>26</sup>Then his master answering said
+to him, Thou wicked and idle slave, thou knewest that I reap
+whence I had not sown, and gather where I had not scattered:
+<sup>27</sup>thou oughtest then to have placed my money with the
+bankers, so when I came I should have received my own with
+interest. <sup>28</sup>Take therefore from him the talent, and
+give it to him that hath the ten talents. <sup>29</sup>For to
+every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: but from
+him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from
+him. <sup>30</sup>And cast the unprofitable servant into the
+outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>But when the Son of man shall come in
+his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit on
+the throne of his glory: <sup>32</sup>and before him shall all
+the nations be gathered together; and he shall separate them one
+from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats:
+<sup>33</sup>and he shall place the sheep at his right hand, but
+the goats at the left. <sup>34</sup>Then shall the King say to
+those on his right-hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit
+the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
+<sup>35</sup>for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat: I was
+thirsty, and ye gave me to drink: I was a stranger, and ye
+received me hospitably: <sup>36</sup>naked, and ye clothed me: I
+was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye came to
+me. <sup>37</sup>Then shall the righteous answer him, saying,
+Lord, when saw we thee hungry, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave
+thee drink? <sup>38</sup>When indeed saw we thee a stranger, and
+took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? <sup>39</sup>When
+indeed saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
+<sup>40</sup>And the king answering shall say to them, Verily I
+tell you, for as much as ye have done it to one of these my
+brethren, the very least of them, ye have done it unto me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>Then shall he say also to those on the
+left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire,
+prepared for the devil and his angels: <sup>42</sup>for I was
+hungry, and ye gave me nothing to eat: I was thirsty, and ye gave
+me nothing to drink: <sup>43</sup>I was a stranger, and ye took
+me not in: naked, and ye did not clothe me: sick, and in prison,
+and ye took no care of me. <sup>44</sup>Then shall they also
+answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or thirsty, or
+a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister
+unto thee? <sup>45</sup>Then shall he reply to them, saying, For
+as much as ye have not done it to one of the least of these,
+neither have ye done it to me. <sup>46</sup>And these shall go
+away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life
+eternal.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat26" id="mat26">CHAP. XXVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND it came to pass, that
+when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his
+disciples, <sup>2</sup>Ye know that after two days is the
+passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
+<sup>3</sup>Then were the chief priests and scribes, and the
+elders of the people gathered together in the palace of the
+high-priest, called Caiaphas. <sup>4</sup>And they consulted
+together, how they might seize Jesus by guile, and put him to
+death. <sup>5</sup>But they said, Not on the feast-day, lest
+there be a tumult among the people.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Now when Jesus was at Bethany, in the
+house of Simon the leper, <sup>7</sup>there came to him a woman
+having an alabaster-box of very precious aromatic ointment, and
+poured it upon his head as he sat at table. <sup>8</sup>But when
+the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, For what end
+is this waste? <sup>9</sup>For this ointment might have been sold
+for a considerable sum, and given to the poor. <sup>10</sup>Then
+Jesus knowing it, said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for
+she hath performed a good act upon me: <sup>11</sup>for the poor
+ye have always with you, but me ye have not always:
+<sup>12</sup>for in pouring this odoriferous ointment on my body,
+she hath done it for my burial. <sup>13</sup>Verily I say unto
+you, Wherever this Gospel is preached through the whole world,
+what she hath done shall be also spoken of for a memorial of
+her.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Then went one of the twelve, called
+Judas Iscariot, to the chief priests, <sup>15</sup>and said, What
+will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? Then they
+placed before him thirty pieces of silver. <sup>16</sup>And from
+that time he sought an opportunity to deliver him up to them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Then on the first day of unleavened
+bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, Where wilt thou
+that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? <sup>18</sup>And he
+said, Go into the city, unto such a man, and say unto him, The
+Master saith, My time is at hand: I will keep the passover with
+my disciples at thy house. <sup>19</sup>And his disciples did as
+Jesus commanded them; and they made ready the passover.
+<sup>20</sup>And when the evening was come, he sat down at table
+with the twelve. <sup>21</sup>And as they were eating, he said,
+Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
+<sup>22</sup>And exceedingly grieved, they began to say to him
+every one of them, Lord, am I the person? <sup>23</sup>But he
+answering said, He that dippeth his hand with me into the dish,
+that man shall betray me. <sup>24</sup>The Son of man indeed is
+departing, as it is written of him: but wo to that man, by whom
+the Son of man is betrayed! well had it been for that man if he
+had never had a being. <sup>25</sup>Then Judas, who betrayed him,
+addressing him said, Master, is it I? He saith to him, Thou hast
+named the person.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>Then as they were eating, Jesus took
+bread, and blessing, brake, and gave it to the disciples, and
+said, Take, eat: this is my body. <sup>27</sup>And taking the
+cup, and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all
+of this: <sup>28</sup>for this is my blood, that <i>blood</i> of
+the new testament, which is shed for many, for the remission of
+sins. <sup>29</sup>And I tell you, That I will no more henceforth
+drink of this produce of the vine, until that day when I drink it
+with you, new, in the kingdom of my Father. <sup>30</sup>And when
+they had sung an hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Then saith Jesus unto them, Ye all
+will be offended at me this night: for it is written, “I will
+smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered
+abroad.” <sup>32</sup>But after I am risen, I will go before you
+into Galilee. <sup>33</sup>Then Peter, taking up the word, said
+to him, Though all should be offended at thee, yet will I never
+be offended. <sup>34</sup>Jesus saith to him, I tell thee of a
+certainty, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny
+me thrice. <sup>35</sup>Peter said to him, Though I should die
+with thee, never will I deny thee. In like manner also said all
+the disciples. <sup>36</sup>Then cometh Jesus with them to a
+place called Gethsemane, and saith to his disciples, Sit ye here,
+while I go and pray yonder. <sup>37</sup>And taking Peter and the
+two sons of Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be
+overwhelmed with dejection. <sup>38</sup>Then saith he to them.
+My soul is exceeding sorrowful even to death: abide here, and
+watch with me. <sup>39</sup>And going a little farther, he fell
+on his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible,
+let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as
+thou wilt. <sup>40</sup>And he cometh to the disciples, and
+findeth them sleeping, and he saith to Peter, Is it so, that ye
+have not strength to watch with me one hour? <sup>41</sup>Watch
+and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is
+willing, but the flesh weak. <sup>42</sup>Again the second time
+he went away, and prayed, saying, O my Father, If it be not
+possible, that this cup pass from me, but that I should drink it,
+thy will be done. <sup>43</sup>And coming, he found them asleep
+again, for their eyes were weighed down. <sup>44</sup>And leaving
+them, he went away again, and prayed the third time, repeating
+the same sentence. <sup>45</sup>Then cometh he to his disciples,
+and saith unto them, Do ye still sleep on, and repose yourselves?
+lo! the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the
+hands of sinners. <sup>46</sup>Arise, let us go: lo! he that
+betrayeth me approaches.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>47</sup>And while he was yet speaking, behold,
+Judas one of the twelve came, and with him a great multitude with
+swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the
+people. <sup>48</sup>Now he that betrayed him had given them a
+signal, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: seize him.
+<sup>49</sup>And immediately approaching to Jesus, he said, Hail,
+master; and kissed him. <sup>50</sup>Then spake Jesus to him,
+Friend, for what purpose art thou here? Then approaching they
+laid hands on Jesus, and seized him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>51</sup>And behold, one of those who were with
+Jesus stretching out his hand, drew his sword, and striking at a
+servant of the high-priest, cut off his ear. <sup>52</sup>Then
+saith Jesus unto him, Return thy sword into its sheath: for all
+who take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
+<sup>53</sup>Thinkest thou, that I cannot now entreat my Father,
+and he will give me more than twelve legions of angels?
+<sup>54</sup>But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled, that
+thus it must be?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>55</sup>In that hour said Jesus to the
+multitudes, Are ye come out as against a robber, with swords and
+staves to apprehend me? I sat daily with you teaching in the
+temple, and ye laid not hold upon me. <sup>56</sup>But all this
+is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets should be
+fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>57</sup>Then they who had apprehended Jesus,
+brought him to Caiaphas the high-priest, where the scribes and
+elders were assembled. <sup>58</sup>But Peter followed him at a
+great distance unto the palace of the high-priest, and entering
+in, sat down with the servants, to see the issue.
+<sup>59</sup>Now the chief priests and elders and the whole
+sanhedrim, sought false witness against Jesus, that they might
+put him to death; <sup>60</sup>and found none: and though many
+false witnesses came, they found it not <i>sufficient</i>. But at
+the last two false witnesses stepping forth, <sup>61</sup>said,
+This fellow said, I am able to pull down the temple of God, and
+to build it up in three days. <sup>62</sup>And the high-priest
+rising up, said to him, Answerest thou nothing? what do these men
+witness against thee? <sup>63</sup>But Jesus was silent. And the
+high-priest addressing him, said, I adjure thee, by the living
+God, that thou tell us, if thou art the Messiah, the Son of God.
+<sup>64</sup>Jesus saith to him, Thou hast spoken <i>the
+fact</i>. Moreover I tell you, hereafter ye shall see the Son of
+man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds
+of heaven. <sup>65</sup>Then the high-priest rent his garments,
+saying, he hath blasphemed: what farther need have we of
+witnesses? lo! now ye have heard his blasphemy: <sup>66</sup>what
+think ye? They answered and said, He is deserving of death.
+<sup>67</sup>Then they spit in his face, and buffeted him about;
+and some slapt his face with their hands, <sup>68</sup>saying,
+Prophesy to us, you Messiah, who it is that struck thee!</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>69</sup>Now Peter sat without in the hall: and
+there came to him a single maid-servant, saying, Thou also wert
+with Jesus of Galilee. <sup>70</sup>But he denied it before them
+all, asserting, I know not what thou art saying.
+<sup>71</sup>Then as he was going out at the gate, another
+maid-servant saw him, and saith to those who were there, This
+fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth. <sup>72</sup>Then again
+he denied with an oath, I know not the man. <sup>73</sup>But
+after a little while they who stood by, came up and said to
+Peter, Assuredly thou also art one of them: for even thy speech
+maketh thee manifest. <sup>74</sup>Then began he to utter the
+bitterest curses, and to swear, I know not the man. And
+immediately the cock crew. <sup>75</sup>And Peter remembered the
+word of Jesus, who had said unto him, Before the cock shall crow,
+thou shalt deny me thrice. And going out, he wept bitterly.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat27" id="mat27">CHAP. XXVII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW when the morning came,
+all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel
+against Jesus how they might put him to death. <sup>2</sup>And
+having bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius
+Pilate the governor. <sup>3</sup>Then Judas who betrayed him,
+seeing that he was condemned, repenting, carried back the thirty
+silver pieces to the chief priests and the elders,
+<sup>4</sup>saying, I have sinned, in betraying innocent blood.
+But they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
+<sup>5</sup>And throwing down the silver pieces in the temple, he
+departed; and going out, hanged himself. <sup>6</sup>Then the
+chief priests taking up the silver pieces, said, It is not lawful
+to put them to the treasure destined for sacred uses, because it
+is the price of blood. <sup>7</sup>So taking counsel, they bought
+with them a potter’s field, as a burial-place for strangers.
+<sup>8</sup>Therefore is that field called, The field of blood
+unto this day. <sup>9</sup>Then was fulfilled what was spoken by
+Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty silver
+pieces, the price of him who had been estimated at that rate,
+whom they of the children of Israel did value: <sup>10</sup>and
+gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord had ordered me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Then was Jesus placed before the
+governor, and the governor interrogated him, saying, Art thou the
+King of the Jews? Then Jesus replied to him, Thou sayest
+<i>true</i>. <sup>12</sup>And when he was accused of the chief
+priests and elders, he made no reply. <sup>13</sup>Then saith
+Pilate to him, Hearest thou not how many things they testify
+against thee? <sup>14</sup>And he made him no reply, no not to a
+single word: so that the governor marvelled exceedingly.
+<sup>15</sup>Now at the feast, the governor had been accustomed
+to release one prisoner to the people, whomsoever they chose.
+<sup>16</sup>And they had at that time a notorious prisoner,
+called Barabbas. <sup>17</sup>Being therefore gathered around
+him, Pilate said to them, Whom will ye that I release unto you?
+Barabbas, or Jesus called Messiah? <sup>18</sup>For he knew that
+out of envy they had delivered him up.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Then, as he was sitting on the
+tribunal, his wife sent a message to him, saying, Have thou
+nothing to do with that righteous person; for I have suffered
+much to-day in a dream on his account. <sup>20</sup>But the chief
+priests and elders persuaded the populace that they should ask
+for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. <sup>21</sup>The governor
+repeating the question, said to them, Which of the two will ye
+that I release unto you? They said Barabbas. <sup>22</sup>Pilate
+saith unto them, What then shall I do with Jesus, who is called
+the Messiah? They all say to him, Let him be crucified.
+<sup>23</sup>The governor replied, But what evil hath he done?
+They cried out with greater vehemence, saying, Let him be
+crucified. <sup>24</sup>When Pilate saw that it was of no use to
+contend, but that rather a tumult was rising, he took water, and
+washed his hands before the people, saying, I am innocent of the
+blood of this righteous man: ye must answer for it.
+<sup>25</sup>Then all the people answering said, His blood be on
+us, and on our children.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>Then he released unto them Barabbas:
+but having scourged Jesus, he delivered him up to be crucified.
+<sup>27</sup>Thereupon the soldiers of the governor taking Jesus
+away to the Prætorium, gathered around him the whole band:
+<sup>28</sup>and stripping him, put about him a scarlet cloak.
+<sup>29</sup>And platting a crown of thorns, they placed it on
+his head, and a cane in his right hand: and bowing the knee
+before him, mocked him, saying, Hail, king of the Jews!
+<sup>30</sup>And spitting upon him, they took the cane, and
+struck him upon his head. <sup>31</sup>And when they had insulted
+him, they took off from him the cloak, and put his own garments
+on him, and led him away to crucify him. <sup>32</sup>And as they
+were going out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; him
+they compelled to carry his cross.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>And when they were come to a place
+called Golgotha (which is called the place of a skull),
+<sup>34</sup>they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall:
+and having tasted it, he refused to drink. <sup>35</sup>Then
+having crucified him, they parted his garments, casting the lot:
+that it might be fulfilled, what was spoken by the prophet, They
+parted my garments among them, and for my vesture they threw the
+lot. <sup>36</sup>And sitting down, they guarded him there.
+<sup>37</sup>And they placed over his head his accusation in
+writing, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. <sup>38</sup>Then
+were crucified with him two robbers, one on his right hand, and
+the other on his left.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>And they who were passing by reviled
+him, shaking their heads, <sup>40</sup>and saying, Thou that
+canst pull down the temple, and build it in three days, save
+thyself. If thou be the Son of God, descend from the cross.
+<sup>41</sup>And with similar language also did the chief
+priests, insulting him, with the scribes and elders, and
+Pharisees, <sup>42</sup>say, He saved others, himself he is
+unable to save. If he be the King of Israel, let him come down
+now from the cross, and we will believe him. <sup>43</sup>He
+trusted in God; let him now deliver him, if he will have him: for
+he said, I am the Son of God. <sup>44</sup>And in the same manner
+also, did the robbers who were crucified with him, revile
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>45</sup>Now from the fifth hour darkness fell
+upon all the land, unto the ninth hour. <sup>46</sup>But about
+the ninth hour Jesus cried out with an exceeding loud cry,
+saying, Eli! Eli! lama, sabacthani? that is, My God! my God! why
+hast thou forsaken me? <sup>47</sup>Then some of those who stood
+there, hearing him, said, This man is calling out for Elias.
+<sup>48</sup>And immediately one of them, running, and taking a
+sponge, and filling it with vinegar, and fastening it to a pole,
+put it to him to drink. <sup>49</sup>The others said, Let him
+alone, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>50</sup>Then Jesus crying again with a loud
+voice gave up the ghost. <sup>51</sup>And, lo! the vail of the
+temple was rent in two, from the upper part to the bottom; and
+the earth was shaken; and the rocks were rent; <sup>52</sup>and
+the sepulchres were opened; and many bodies of saints, who slept,
+arose; <sup>53</sup>and coming out of the sepulchres after his
+resurrection, entered into the holy city, and appeared unto
+many.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>54</sup>Then the centurion, and they who were
+with him, guarding Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the
+things which were done, were exceedingly terrified, saying,
+Assuredly this was the Son of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>55</sup>Now there were many women on the spot,
+looking on at a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee,
+ministering unto him: <sup>56</sup>among whom was Mary Magdalen,
+and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of
+Zebedee’s children.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>57</sup>But when the evening was come, there
+came a rich man of Arimathea, whose name was Joseph, who himself
+also was a disciple of Jesus: <sup>58</sup>he going in to Pilate,
+begged for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered the body to be
+given him. <sup>59</sup>And Joseph receiving the body, wrapped it
+in clean linen; <sup>60</sup>and laid it in his own new
+sepulchre, which he had hewn out in a rock: and rolling a vast
+stone against the door of the sepulchre, departed.
+<sup>61</sup>And Mary Magdalen, and the other Mary, were there
+sitting opposite the sepulchre.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>62</sup>Now on the morrow, which is the day
+after the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came in a
+body to Pilate, <sup>63</sup>saying, Sir, we have reflected, that
+this deceiver, when yet alive, said, After three days I will rise
+again. <sup>64</sup>Command therefore that the sepulchre be made
+perfectly secure until the third day, lest his disciples coming
+by night, steal him, and say to the people, He is risen from the
+dead, so the last delusion would be worse than the first.
+<sup>65</sup>Then said Pilate unto them, Ye have a guard, go and
+make it as secure as ye think fit. <sup>66</sup>So they went and
+made the sepulchre secure, putting a seal upon the stone, after
+placing the guard.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mat28" id="mat28">CHAP. XXVIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW after the eve of the
+sabbath, as the light was dawning, towards the first day of the
+week, Mary Magdalen had come, and the other Mary, to view the
+sepulchre. <sup>2</sup>And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for
+an angel of the Lord descending from heaven, came and rolled back
+the stone from the door, and sat upon it. <sup>3</sup>His aspect
+was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow. <sup>4</sup>And
+for fear of him the guards shook, and became as dead men.
+<sup>5</sup>Then the angel addressing them, said to the women,
+Fear not ye; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus who was
+crucified. <sup>6</sup>He is not here: he is risen, as he said.
+Come hither, behold the place where the Lord lay. <sup>7</sup>And
+go quickly, tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead:
+and, lo! he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see
+him, as he said unto you. <sup>8</sup>And they went out quickly
+from the sepulchre with fear, and great joy; and ran to carry the
+tidings to his disciples. <sup>9</sup>And as they were going to
+tell the disciples, then behold Jesus met them saying, Hail! And
+they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
+<sup>10</sup>Then saith Jesus to them, Be not affrighted: go,
+tell my disciples that they go into Galilee, there shall they see
+me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And as they were going, some of the
+guards who were come into the city, had told the chief priests
+all things which had happened. <sup>12</sup>And being assembled
+with the elders, and having held a council, they gave a large sum
+of money to the soldiers, <sup>13</sup>saying, Report, that his
+disciples coming by night stole him away, while you were asleep.
+<sup>14</sup>And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will
+persuade him, and preserve you harmless. <sup>15</sup>So they
+took the money, and did as they were instructed. And this account
+is circulated among the Jews to this day.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Then the eleven disciples went into
+Galilee, to the mountain, where Jesus had ordered them.
+<sup>17</sup>And when they saw him, they worshipped him. Still
+some doubted. <sup>18</sup>Then Jesus approaching, spake to them,
+saying, All power is given me in heaven and upon earth.
+<sup>19</sup>Go therefore, make disciples among all nations,
+baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
+the Holy Ghost: <sup>20</sup>teaching them to observe all things
+whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo! I am with you at all
+times even to the end of the world. Amen.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:1.1em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:125%">
+<a name="mar1" id="mar1"><span class="ls2">THE
+GOSPEL</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">ACCORDING   TO</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:1.2em">MAR</span>K.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">T</span>HE beginning of the
+gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; <sup>2</sup>as it is
+written in the prophets<sup><a href="#n10" id="f10" title="see footnote" name="f10">11</a></sup>; “Behold, I send my
+messenger before thy face, he shall prepare thy way before thee.
+<sup>3</sup>The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare
+the way of the Lord, make his paths strait.” <sup>4</sup>John was
+baptising in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of
+repentance for the remission of sins. <sup>5</sup>And all the
+country of Judea went out to him, and they of Jerusalem, and were
+all baptised by him in the river Jordan, confessing their
+sins.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Now John was clothed with a camel’s
+hair garment, and a girdle of leather about his loins; and his
+meat was locusts and wild honey. <sup>7</sup>And he preached,
+saying, One mightier than I is coming after me, the string of
+whose shoes I am not worthy, stooping down, to unloose.
+<sup>8</sup>I indeed baptise you with water; but he shall baptise
+you with the Holy Ghost.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And it came to pass in those days,
+Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and was baptised of John in
+Jordan. <sup>10</sup>And immediately on going up from the water,
+he saw the heavens divided by a chasm, and the Spirit as a dove
+descending upon him: <sup>11</sup>and a voice came from heaven,
+Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.
+<sup>12</sup>And immediately the Spirit impelled him to go into
+the wilderness. <sup>13</sup>And he was in the wilderness forty
+days, tempted by Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the
+angels ministred unto him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>But after John was delivered up, Jesus
+came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God:
+<sup>15</sup>and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom
+of God draweth nigh: repent, and believe the gospel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>And as he walked near the sea of
+Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into
+the sea; for they were fishermen. <sup>17</sup>And Jesus said to
+them, Come after me, and I will appoint you to be fishers of men:
+<sup>18</sup>and immediately leaving their nets, they followed
+him. <sup>19</sup>And going from thence a little farther, he saw
+James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, and others in the
+vessel mending the nets. <sup>20</sup>And immediately he called
+them: and leaving their father Zebedee in the vessel with the
+hirelings, they went after him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>And they entered into Capernaum; and
+immediately on the sabbath going into the synagogue, he taught.
+<sup>22</sup>And they were struck with astonishment at his
+doctrine; for he taught them as one having authority, and not as
+the scribes. <sup>23</sup>And there was in their synagogue a man
+with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, <sup>24</sup>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. <sup>25</sup>And Jesus rebuked him, saying,
+Be silent, and come out of him. <sup>26</sup>And the unclean
+spirit threw him into convulsions, and crying with a loud voice,
+came out of him. <sup>27</sup>And they were all in astonishment,
+so that they questioned one another, saying, What is this? what
+is this new doctrine? that with authority he commands even the
+unclean spirits, and they obey him? <sup>28</sup>And there went
+out a report of him immediately into all the region of Galilee
+round about.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>Then straitway going out of the
+synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with
+James and John. <sup>30</sup>But Simon’s wife’s mother lay in a
+fever, and immediately they informed him of her. <sup>31</sup>And
+he came and raised her up, and the fever left her immediately,
+and she waited upon them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>But when the evening was come, after
+the sun was set, they brought unto him all that had illnesses,
+and the demoniacs. <sup>33</sup>And the whole city was gathered
+together about the door; <sup>34</sup>and he healed many who were
+grievously afflicted with a variety of diseases; and he cast out
+many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak for they knew
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>And very early (the night being far
+advanced towards morning) rising up, he went forth, and retired
+into a desert place, and there prayed. <sup>36</sup>And Simon,
+and those who were with him, eagerly pursued him;
+<sup>37</sup>and when they had found him, they say unto him, All
+men are inquiring after thee. <sup>38</sup>And he said unto them,
+Let us go into the neighbouring towns, that I may preach there
+also; for unto this purpose came I forth. <sup>39</sup>And he was
+preaching in their synagogues, through all Galilee, and casting
+out devils.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>40</sup>And there came to him a leper,
+beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If
+thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. <sup>41</sup>Then Jesus,
+moved with compassion, stretching out his hand, touched him, and
+said to him, I will; be thou cleansed. <sup>42</sup>And as he
+spake, the leprosy instantly departed from him, and he was
+cleansed. <sup>43</sup>And giving him a strict charge, he
+immediately sent him away; <sup>44</sup>and said to him, Take
+care, that thou speak not a word to any man: but go, shew thyself
+to the priest, and offer for thy purification, what Moses
+commanded, for a testimony unto them. <sup>45</sup>But he going
+out, began to proclaim it much, and to publish abroad an account
+of it, so that he could no more openly come into the city; but
+was without in desert places; and they came to him from all parts
+of the country.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar2" id="mar2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND again he entered into
+Capernaum after some days: and it was heard, that he was in the
+house; <sup>2</sup>and immediately many collected round him, so
+that there was no room, not even at the door; and he spake the
+word to them. <sup>3</sup>And they come to him, carrying a
+paralytic, borne of four: <sup>4</sup>and not being able to come
+nigh him because of the crowd, they stripped off the roofing of
+the house where he was; and having broken a way through, they let
+down with ropes the couch, on which the paralytic lay.
+<sup>5</sup>Then Jesus beholding their faith, saith to the
+paralytic, Son, thy sins are forgiven thee. <sup>6</sup>Now there
+were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their
+hearts, <sup>7</sup>Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who
+can forgive sins but the one God? <sup>8</sup>And instantly Jesus
+knowing by his spirit, that they reasoned thus among each other,
+said to them, Why reason ye about these things in your hearts?
+<sup>9</sup>Which is the easier thing, to say to a paralytic, Thy
+sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and take up thy couch,
+and walk away? <sup>10</sup>But that ye may know that the Son of
+man hath authority upon earth to forgive sins, he saith to the
+paralytic, <sup>11</sup>I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy
+couch, and go into thy house. <sup>12</sup>And he arose
+instantly, and taking up his couch, went out before them all; so
+that they were all astonished, and glorified God, saying, We
+never before saw any thing like this.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And he went forth again to the sea
+side; and all the people came unto him; and he taught them.
+<sup>14</sup>And passing by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus
+sitting at the custom-house, and he saith to him, Follow me. And
+he arose and followed him <sup>15</sup>And it came to pass, as he
+sat at table in his house, many publicans also, and sinners, sat
+down with Jesus and his disciples; for they were numerous, and
+they followed him. <sup>16</sup>And the scribes and the Pharisees
+seeing him eat with publicans and sinners, said to his disciples,
+How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
+<sup>17</sup>And when Jesus heard it, he said unto them, They who
+are in strong health have no need of a physician, but they who
+have illness: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to
+repentance.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>And the disciples of John and of the
+Pharisees kept fasts; and they came and said to him, Wherefore do
+the disciples of John, and of the Pharisees, fast? but thy
+disciples keep no fast. <sup>19</sup>And Jesus said to them, Can
+the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is
+with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they
+cannot fast. <sup>20</sup>But the days will come, when the
+bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they
+fast in those days. <sup>21</sup>And no man seweth on a patch of
+cloth undressed upon an old garment: but if otherwise, the new
+piece supplied taketh away from the old, and the rent is made
+worse. <sup>22</sup>And no man putteth new wine into old bottles;
+but if otherwise, the new wine will burst the bottles, and the
+wine will be spilt, and the bottles destroyed: but new wine must
+be put into new bottles.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>And he was walking through the
+cornfields on the sabbath; and his disciples as they went on the
+road plucked the ears of corn. <sup>24</sup>And the Pharisees
+said to him, See, why are they doing on the sabbath, what is not
+lawful? <sup>25</sup>And he said unto them, Have ye never read
+what David did, when he was under necessity, and was hungry,
+himself and they who were with him? <sup>26</sup>How he entered
+into the house of God to Abiathar the high-priest; and did eat
+the shewbread, which it was not lawful for any to eat except the
+priests, and he gave also to those who were with him?
+<sup>27</sup>And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man,
+not man for the sabbath. <sup>28</sup>Wherefore the Son of man is
+Lord also of the sabbath.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar3" id="mar3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND he entered again into
+the synagogue; and a man was there who had a withered hand.
+<sup>2</sup>And they watched him if he would cure him on the
+sabbath; that they might accuse him. <sup>3</sup>And he saith to
+the man who had the withered hand, Rise up in the midst.
+<sup>4</sup>And he saith to them, Is it lawful on the sabbath day
+to do good, or to do evil, to preserve life, or to kill? but they
+were silent. <sup>5</sup>Then looking round about on them with
+indignation, exceedingly grieved for the hardness of their
+hearts, he saith to the man, Stretch out thine hand; and he
+stretched it out: and his hand was restored sound as the other.
+<sup>6</sup>And the Pharisees instantly going out, held a council
+with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>And Jesus retired with his disciples to
+the sea side; and a great multitude from Galilee followed him,
+and from Judea, <sup>8</sup>and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea,
+and from the farther side of Jordan; and they around Tyre and
+Sidon, a vast multitude, when they heard what wonders he did,
+came unto him. <sup>9</sup>And he spoke to his disciples that a
+little boat should be ready for him, because of the crowd, lest
+they should press upon him: <sup>10</sup>for he healed many;
+insomuch, that they thronged in upon him, that they might touch
+him, as many as had afflictive diseases. <sup>11</sup>And the
+unclean spirits, when they beheld him, fell down before him, and
+cried out saying, Thou art the Son of God. <sup>12</sup>And he
+repeatedly charged them, that they should not make him known.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And he went up into a mountain, and
+called to him those whom he chose; and they came to him.
+<sup>14</sup>And he appointed twelve to be with him, and to send
+them out to preach: <sup>15</sup>and to have authority to cure
+diseases, and to cast out devils: <sup>16</sup>and Simon he
+surnamed Peter; <sup>17</sup>and James the son of Zebedee, and
+John the brother of James; and surnamed them Boanerges, that is,
+sons of thunder: <sup>18</sup>and Andrew and Philip, and
+Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of
+Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite, <sup>19</sup>and
+Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him: and they came into an
+house.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>And the multitude came together again,
+so that they were not able even to eat bread. <sup>21</sup>And
+when his relations heard it, they went out to restrain him, for
+they said, He is transported beyond all bounds.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And the scribes who came down from
+Jerusalem, said, He hath Beelzebub, and by this prince of the
+devils doth he cast out devils. <sup>23</sup>So calling them to
+him, he spake to them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
+<sup>24</sup>Even if a kingdom be divided against itself, that
+kingdom cannot stand: <sup>25</sup>and if a family be divided
+against itself, that family cannot be established.
+<sup>26</sup>So if Satan rise up against himself, and is divided,
+he cannot subsist, but cometh to an end. <sup>27</sup>No man
+entering into his house, can plunder a strong man’s goods, unless
+he first bind the strong man, then indeed he spoileth his house.
+<sup>28</sup>Verily I say unto you, That all sins shall be
+forgiven to the sons of men, and the blasphemies, whatsoever they
+may blaspheme: <sup>29</sup>but whosoever shall blaspheme against
+the Holy Ghost, hath no forgiveness to eternity, but is adjudged
+to everlasting damnation. <sup>30</sup>Because they said, he hath
+an unclean spirit.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Then came his brethren and his mother,
+and standing without sent unto him, calling aloud for him.
+<sup>32</sup>And the multitude sat around him, and they said to
+him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without are asking for
+thee. <sup>33</sup>And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother
+or my brethren? <sup>34</sup>And looking about on those who were
+sitting in a circle round him, he saith, Behold my mother and my
+brethren! <sup>35</sup>For whosoever shall do the will of God,
+that person is my brother, and my sister, and mother.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar4" id="mar4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND again he began to
+teach by the sea side: and a vast multitude was assembled about
+him, so that he went into a vessel to sit down on the sea, and
+all the multitude was on the land close by the sea.
+<sup>2</sup>And he taught them in parables many things, and said
+unto them in the course of his teaching, <sup>3</sup>Hear me!
+Behold, a sower went out to sow; <sup>4</sup>and it came to pass
+as he sowed, some fell by the road side, and the birds of the air
+came and ate it up. <sup>5</sup>And some fell on a rocky soil,
+where it had not much mold, and immediately it sprung up, because
+it had no depth of earth: <sup>6</sup>and when the sun arose it
+was scorched up; and because it had not root, it withered away.
+<sup>7</sup>And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up
+with it and choked it, and it produced no fruit. <sup>8</sup>And
+some fell on good ground, and produced fruit, growing up, and
+increasing, and yielded one part thirty fold, and another sixty,
+and another an hundred. <sup>9</sup>And he said unto them, He
+that hath ears to hear, let him hear. <sup>10</sup>But when they
+were alone, those who were about him with the twelve, asked him
+the meaning of the parable. <sup>11</sup>And he said to them, To
+you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to
+those who are without, all things are in parables:
+<sup>12</sup>That seeing they may see, yet not perceive; and
+hearing may hear, yet not understand; lest at any time they
+should be converted, and their sins be forgiven them.
+<sup>13</sup>And he saith to them, Know ye not this parable? and
+how will ye know all parables? <sup>14</sup>The sower soweth the
+word. <sup>15</sup>Now these are they by the road side; where the
+word is sown; and when they have heard, immediately Satan cometh,
+and taketh away the word sown on their hearts: <sup>16</sup>and
+these in like manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil;
+who when they have heard the word, instantly with joy receive it;
+<sup>17</sup>and have no root in themselves, but are temporary
+<i>professors</i>: afterwards, when tribulation cometh or
+persecution for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.
+<sup>18</sup>And those are the sown among the thorns; such as are
+hearers of the word; <sup>19</sup>but the anxious cares of this
+world, and the seducing nature of wealth, and inordinate desires
+after other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh
+unfruitful. <sup>20</sup>And these are they who are sown on the
+good ground, such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring
+forth fruit, some thirty fold, and some sixty, and some an
+hundred.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>And he said unto them, Is a lamp
+brought out to be put under a bushel, or under a bed, and not to
+be placed on a stand? <sup>22</sup>For there is nothing hid, but
+that it should be brought to light, nor is any thing concealed,
+but that it should come into open day. <sup>23</sup>If any man
+hath ears to hear, let him hear. <sup>24</sup>And he said unto
+them, Take heed what ye hear: with the measure ye mete, shall it
+be measured back to you; and something over shall be given to you
+that hear. <sup>25</sup>For to him that hath, there shall more be
+given to him; but he that hath not, even that which he hath shall
+be taken away from him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>And he said, The kingdom of heaven is
+of that kind, as if a man should cast seed into his field;
+<sup>27</sup>and sleep and rise, night and day, and the sown corn
+should sprout, and grow into length, he knoweth not how:
+<sup>28</sup>for the earth, naturally prolific, beareth fruit;
+first the blade, then the ear, then the full corn in the ear.
+<sup>29</sup>But when the grain is ready, immediately he putteth
+in the sickle, because harvest is come.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>And he said, To what shall I liken the
+kingdom of God, and under what parabolic figure shall I represent
+it? <sup>31</sup>It is like a grain of mustard, which when it is
+sown in the earth, is among the least of all the seeds which are
+upon the earth: <sup>32</sup>but when it is sown, it groweth up
+and becomes greater than all herbaceous plants, and produceth
+vast branches; so that the birds of the air may roost under the
+shadow of it. <sup>33</sup>And with many such like parables spake
+he to them the word. <sup>34</sup>And without a parable spake he
+not unto them; but in private he explained them all to his
+disciples.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>And the same day he saith unto them,
+as the evening shut in, Let us pass over to the other side.
+<sup>36</sup>And sending the multitude away, they took him just
+as he was in the vessel; and there were also some other little
+vessels with him. <sup>37</sup>And a great hurricane arose, and
+the waves broke into the vessel, so that it was now full of
+water: <sup>38</sup>and he was in the stern, sleeping on a
+pillow: and they awoke him, and say unto him, Master, is it no
+concern to thee that we are perishing? <sup>39</sup>And rising,
+he with authority charged the wind, and said to the sea, Silence!
+be still! And the wind subsided, and there was a great calm.
+<sup>40</sup>And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? How is
+it that ye have not confidence? <sup>41</sup>And they were filled
+with the most reverential awe, and said one to another, What
+manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey
+him?</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar5" id="mar5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND they came to the other
+side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
+<sup>2</sup>And as he was going out of the vessel, immediately
+there met him a man with an unclean spirit, <sup>3</sup>coming
+out of the tombs; who had his abode among the tombs; and no man
+could secure him, not even with chains; <sup>4</sup>for he had
+been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains were
+burst asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces, and no
+man was able to master him: <sup>5</sup>and continually night and
+day he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, screaming, and
+cutting himself with stones. <sup>6</sup>But when he saw Jesus
+afar off, he ran and worshipped him, <sup>7</sup>and crying with
+a loud voice, said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus thou Son
+of God most high? I adjure thee by God, that thou dost not send
+me to torment. <sup>8</sup>(For he had said unto him, Come out,
+unclean spirit, from the man.) <sup>9</sup>And he interrogated
+him, What is thy name? and he replied, saying, Legion is my name;
+for we are many. <sup>10</sup>And he entreated him much that he
+would not send them out of the country. <sup>11</sup>And a great
+herd of swine was there feeding on the mountain: <sup>12</sup>and
+all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that
+we may enter into them. <sup>13</sup>And immediately Jesus
+permitted them. And the unclean spirits going forth, entered into
+the swine; and the herd rushed violently down a precipice into
+the sea (they were about two thousand), and were suffocated in
+the sea. <sup>14</sup>Then the swineherds fled, and carried the
+tidings into the city and into the country. And they went out to
+see what was done. <sup>15</sup>And they came to Jesus, and saw
+the demoniac that had the legion, seated and clothed, and in his
+sound mind: and they were afraid. <sup>16</sup>And they who saw
+the transaction, told them how it had been with the demoniac, and
+concerning the swine. <sup>17</sup>And they began to entreat him
+to depart out of their coasts.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>And when he embarked on board the
+vessel, the demoniac besought him, that he might go with him.
+<sup>19</sup>But Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, Go to
+thine house, and to thy friends, and tell them how great things
+the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
+<sup>20</sup>And he went out, and began to publish in Decapolis,
+what great things Jesus had done for him: and all men
+marvelled.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>And when Jesus had passed over again
+in the vessel to the other side, a vast multitude came together
+unto him; and he was by the sea side. <sup>22</sup>And, behold,
+there cometh to him one of the rulers of the synagogue, named
+Jairus; and seeing him, fell at his feet, <sup>23</sup>and
+entreated him importunately, saying, My little daughter is at the
+last gasp; wilt thou come, and lay thy hands upon her, that she
+may recover, and she shall live. <sup>24</sup>And he went with
+him: and there followed him a great crowd, and they thronged him.
+<sup>25</sup>And a certain woman, having a flux of blood twelve
+years, <sup>26</sup>and had suffered much from many physicians;
+and had expended all she had, and was nothing better, but rather
+growing worse and worse; <sup>27</sup>when she heard of Jesus,
+came in the crowd behind him, and touched his garment:
+<sup>28</sup>for she said, If I but touch his clothes, I shall
+recover. <sup>29</sup>And instantly the fountain of her blood was
+dried up, and she felt in her body that she was cured of her
+afflictive disease. <sup>30</sup>And Jesus immediately perceiving
+in himself that miraculous power had gone forth from him, turning
+about in the crowd, said, Who touched my garments?
+<sup>31</sup>And his disciples said to him, Thou seest the crowd
+thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? <sup>32</sup>And
+he looked round to see her who had done this. <sup>33</sup>Then
+the woman, fearful and trembling, knowing what had been done in
+her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
+<sup>34</sup>And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath saved
+thee; go in peace, and be whole from thy distressing disease.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>And while he was yet speaking, they
+came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying, Thy
+daughter is dead; why dost thou trouble the master any further?
+<sup>36</sup>But Jesus, instantly hearing the account given, said
+to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.
+<sup>37</sup>And he permitted no person to follow him, but Peter,
+and James, and John a brother of James. <sup>38</sup>And he
+cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the
+confusion, as they were greatly lamenting and making loud
+moanings. <sup>39</sup>And entering in he saith, Why make ye this
+uproar, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.
+<sup>40</sup>And they derided him; but he thrusting them all out,
+took the father and the mother of the maiden, and those who were
+with him, and went in where the damsel was laid out.
+<sup>41</sup>And taking the hand of the damsel, he saith unto
+her, Talitha cumi! which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say
+unto thee, arise! <sup>42</sup>And immediately the damsel arose
+and walked about, for she was twelve years old. And they were
+astonished with vast astonishment. <sup>43</sup>And he very
+strongly charged them that no person should know it; and ordered
+something to be given her to eat.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar6" id="mar6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND he went out thence,
+and came into his native country; and his disciples followed him.
+<sup>2</sup>And when the sabbath came, he began to teach in the
+synagogue: and many when they heard him were amazed, saying,
+Whence hath this man these things? and what is the wisdom given
+to him, that even such miracles are done by his hands?
+<sup>3</sup>Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the
+brother of James and Joses, and Judah and Simon? and are not his
+sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
+<sup>4</sup>Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without
+honour, save in his native place, and among his relations, and in
+his own family. <sup>5</sup>And he could not do there any
+miracle, except that laying his hands on a few sick persons he
+cured them. <sup>6</sup>And he marvelled at their infidelity.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">And he went about the villages around, teaching.
+<sup>7</sup>And called the twelve, and began to send them two and
+two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits.
+<sup>8</sup>And he commanded them, that they should take nothing
+for the journey, except a staff only; neither scrip, nor bread,
+nor even brass money in their purse: <sup>9</sup>wearing sandals,
+and not to be clothed with two coats. <sup>10</sup>And he said
+unto them, Wheresoever ye enter into a family, there abide until
+ye depart thence. <sup>11</sup>And as many as shall not receive
+you, neither hearken to you, when ye go from thence, shake off
+the dust from beneath your feet, for a testimony against them.
+Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and
+Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.
+<sup>12</sup>And going forth, they preached, that men should
+repent. <sup>13</sup>And they cast out many devils, and anointed
+with oil many sick persons, and cured them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And king Herod heard it (for his name
+was celebrated), and he said, This is John the Baptist, he is
+risen from the dead, and therefore miracles are wrought by him.
+<sup>15</sup>Others said, That it is Elias; and others said, He
+is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. <sup>16</sup>But when
+Herod heard it, he said, This is John whom I beheaded; he is
+risen from the dead. <sup>17</sup>For Herod himself had sent and
+seized upon John, and bound him in prison, for Herodias’ sake,
+his brother Philip’s wife; because he had married her.
+<sup>18</sup>For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to
+have thy brother’s wife. <sup>19</sup>Therefore Herodias bore him
+a rooted resentment, and would have slain him; yet could not:
+<sup>20</sup>for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous
+and holy man; and paid great attention to him and when he heard
+him, did many things, and heard him with delight.
+<sup>21</sup>And a favourable day being come for her purpose,
+when Herod on his birth-day made a supper for his nobles, and
+military commanders, and the principal personages of Galilee;
+<sup>22</sup>and the daughter of this Herodias coming in, and
+dancing, and delighting Herod, and his company, the king said to
+the damsel, Ask me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.
+<sup>23</sup>And he swore unto her, That whatsoever thou shalt
+ask, I will give thee, even to the half of my kingdom.
+<sup>24</sup>Then she went out and said to her mother, What shall
+I ask? and she said, The head of John the Baptist.
+<sup>25</sup>And she came in immediately with eagerness to the
+king, and asked, saying, I desire that thou wilt give me on the
+spot, in a charger, the head of John the Baptist.
+<sup>26</sup>And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet on account
+of his oath, and those who sat with him, he would not refuse her.
+<sup>27</sup>And the king immediately sending a centinel,
+commanded his head to be brought thither: and he went, and
+beheaded him in the prison, <sup>28</sup>and brought his head in
+a charger, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to
+her mother. <sup>29</sup>And when his disciples heard it, they
+came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a sepulchre.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>And the disciples came together unto
+Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what
+they had taught. <sup>31</sup>And he said unto them, Come ye
+yourselves apart into a desert place, and repose a little while:
+for there were multitudes coming and going, so that they had not
+even time to eat. <sup>32</sup>And they went into a desert place
+in a vessel privately. <sup>33</sup>And the multitudes observed
+them going off, and many knew him, and ran thither on foot out of
+all the cities, and got before them, and came together unto him.
+<sup>34</sup>And Jesus, when he landed, saw a vast multitude, and
+was moved with compassion towards them, for they were as sheep
+having no shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
+<sup>35</sup>And when great part of the day was already gone, his
+disciples coming to him said, This is a desert place, and much of
+the day is already gone: <sup>36</sup>send them away, that they
+may go into the country places and villages around, and buy
+themselves bread; for they have nothing to eat. <sup>37</sup>But
+he answering said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say
+unto him, Shall we go and buy the value of two hundred denarii,
+in loaves, and give them to eat? <sup>38</sup>But he said to
+them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew,
+they said, Five, and two fishes. <sup>39</sup>And he commanded
+them to seat them all by companies on the green grass:
+<sup>40</sup>and they lay along row against row, a hundred deep,
+and fifty wide. <sup>41</sup>And taking the five loaves and the
+two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the
+loaves, and gave them to the disciples, that they should set them
+before them, and the two fishes he divided among them all.
+<sup>42</sup>And they did all eat, and were filled:
+<sup>43</sup>and they took up twelve baskets full of the
+fragments, and of the fishes. <sup>44</sup>And they who did eat
+of the loaves, were about five thousand men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>45</sup>And immediately he compelled his
+disciples to go on board the vessel, and to go before him to the
+other side, to Bethsaida, while he sent the multitude away.
+<sup>46</sup>And having bid them farewell, he went into a
+mountain to pray. <sup>47</sup>And when the evening was come, the
+vessel was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the
+land. <sup>48</sup>And he saw them greatly fatigued with rowing,
+for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of
+the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and seemed
+intending to pass by them. <sup>49</sup>But when they saw him
+walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and
+screamed out: <sup>50</sup>for they all saw him, and were greatly
+agitated: and straitway he spoke to them, and said, Take courage,
+it is I, be not terrified. <sup>51</sup>And he went up to them
+into the vessel, and the wind ceased and they were beyond all
+imagination amazed in themselves, and lost in wonder.
+<sup>52</sup>For they reflected not upon the loaves, for their
+heart was hardened.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>53</sup>And when they had passed over, they
+came to the land of Gennesareth, and went on shore.
+<sup>54</sup>And when they came out of the vessel, immediately
+perceiving him, <sup>55</sup>running through all parts of that
+country, they began to carry about on couches those who were
+afflicted with diseases, wherever they heard that he was.
+<sup>56</sup>And wherever they entered into villages or cities,
+or country places, they laid the sick in the streets, and
+besought him that they might touch, if but the fringe on his
+garment; and as many as touched it, were cured.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar7" id="mar7">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND the Pharisees, and
+some of the scribes, who came from Jerusalem, collected together
+around him. <sup>2</sup>And seeing some of his disciples eating
+bread with hands unclean, that is, unwashed, they found fault.
+<sup>3</sup>For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash
+their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the
+elders. <sup>4</sup>And coming from the market, unless they have
+washed, they never eat. And there are many other things which
+they have by tradition received to observe, as the washings of
+cups, and pots, and vessels of brass, and couches.
+<sup>5</sup>Then the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, Why do
+not thy disciples walk conformable to the tradition of the
+elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands? <sup>6</sup>Then he
+answering said to them, Well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you
+hypocrites, as it is written<sup><a href="#n11" id="f11" title="see footnote" name="f11">12</a></sup>, “This people honoureth me
+with their lips, but their heart is far from me. <sup>7</sup>Now
+vainly do they worship me, while teaching doctrines the
+commandments of men.” <sup>8</sup>For leaving the command of God,
+ye adhere to the tradition of men, the washings of pots and cups;
+and many other such like things ye practise. <sup>9</sup>And he
+said to them, Strangely do ye make void the command of God, that
+ye may observe your tradition. <sup>10</sup>For Moses
+said<sup><a href="#n12" id="f12" title="see footnote" name="f12">13</a></sup>, “Honour thy father and thy mother:” and “he
+that curseth father or mother, let him assuredly be put to
+death<sup><a href="#n13" id="f13" title="see footnote" name="f13">14</a></sup>.” <sup>11</sup>But ye affirm, If a man say to
+his father or mother, it is Corban (that is, a gift), which
+otherwise might have been advantageous to thee from me;
+<sup>12</sup>then ye permit him no more to do any thing for his
+father, or his mother; <sup>13</sup>abrogating the word of God by
+the tradition, which ye have transmitted down; and many such like
+things ye do.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And he called to him all the
+multitude, and said unto them, hear me all of you, and
+understand. <sup>15</sup>There is nothing from without a man,
+that entering into him, can make him unclean: but the things
+which come out from him, these are the things which make a man
+unclean. <sup>16</sup>If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.
+<sup>17</sup>And when he was come into the house from the
+multitude, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.
+<sup>18</sup>And he saith to them, Are ye also so defective of
+intelligence? Do you not consider, that every thing from without
+that entereth into a man, cannot make him unclean?
+<sup>19</sup>because it entereth not into his heart, but into his
+belly, and goeth out into the vault, carrying off all the
+impurities of the food. <sup>20</sup>But, said he, what cometh
+out of a man, that makes a man unclean. <sup>21</sup>For from
+within out of the heart of men proceed wicked reasonings,
+adulteries, whoredoms, murders, <sup>22</sup>thefts, inordinate
+cravings, mischievous actions, knavery, lewdness, an evil eye,
+blasphemy, pride, folly: <sup>23</sup>all these wicked things
+come from within, and render a person unclean.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>And rising, he departed thence into
+the confines of Tyre and Sidon; and entering into a house,
+desired that no man should know it: yet he could not be hid.
+<sup>25</sup>For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an
+unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet. <sup>26</sup>The woman
+was a Greek, a Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that
+the devil might be cast out of her daughter. <sup>27</sup>And
+Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be fed, for it is not
+proper to take the children’s bread, and throw it to the dogs.
+<sup>28</sup>But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord, yet
+the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.
+<sup>29</sup>And he said unto her, For this speech, go home, the
+devil is gone out of thy daughter. <sup>30</sup>And going to her
+house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid on a
+couch.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>And again departing from the coasts of
+Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst
+of the coasts of Decapolis. <sup>32</sup>And they bring him a
+deaf man, who could scarcely articulate; and they entreat him to
+put his hand upon him. <sup>33</sup>And he took him aside out of
+the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and spitting, he
+touched his tongue; <sup>34</sup>and looking up to heaven, he
+heaved a deep sigh, and saith unto him, Ephphatha! that is, Be
+opened. <sup>35</sup>And instantly his ears were opened, and the
+tie of his tongue loosed, and he spake distinctly.
+<sup>36</sup>And he charged them that they should tell no man:
+but the more he charged, the more abundantly they published it
+abroad. <sup>37</sup>And they were astonished beyond all
+imagination, saying, He hath done all things admirably; he maketh
+even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar8" id="mar8">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span>N those days the
+multitude being exceedingly great, and having nothing to eat,
+Jesus calling his disciples to him, said unto them, <sup>2</sup>I
+have compassion on the multitude, for they have stayed with me
+already three days, and have nothing to eat: <sup>3</sup>and if I
+send them away fasting to their houses, they will faint on the
+road; for many of them came from a great distance.
+<sup>4</sup>His disciples answered him, Whence can a man here in
+the desert satisfy these with bread? <sup>5</sup>And he asked
+them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.
+<sup>6</sup>And he commanded the multitude to recline in order on
+the ground: and taking the seven loaves, having given thanks he
+brake them, and gave to his disciples, that they should set
+before the people; and they distributed them to the multitude.
+<sup>7</sup>And they had a few small fishes; and blessing, he
+commanded to set these also before them. <sup>8</sup>And they did
+eat and were filled and they took up what remained of the
+fragments, seven baskets. <sup>9</sup>And the persons who had
+eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
+<sup>10</sup>And immediately going into the vessel with his
+disciples, he came into the coasts of Dalmanutha.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Then the Pharisees came out, and began
+to question him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
+<sup>12</sup>And fetching a deep sigh from his very soul, he
+saith, Why seeketh this generation a sign? verily I tell you, no
+sign shall be given to this generation. <sup>13</sup>And leaving
+them, going again on board the vessel, he departed to the other
+side.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And they had forgotten to take bread,
+and had not with them in the vessel but a single loaf.
+<sup>15</sup>And he earnestly charged them, saying, Beware, take
+heed of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.
+<sup>16</sup>And they talked the matter over among themselves,
+saying, This is because we have no loaves of bread.
+<sup>17</sup>And Jesus knowing it said unto them, Why reason ye
+together, because ye have no loaves? Do ye not yet consider, nor
+understand? Have ye your heart yet hardened? <sup>18</sup>Having
+eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do ye
+not remember? <sup>19</sup>When I broke the five loaves among the
+five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up?
+They say unto him, Twelve. <sup>20</sup>And when the seven loaves
+among the four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took
+ye up? They said, Seven. <sup>21</sup>And he said unto them, How
+is it that ye do not understand?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they
+bring him a blind man, and entreat him that he would touch him.
+<sup>23</sup>And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him
+without the city; and spitting on his eyes, he laid his hands
+upon him, and asked him if he saw aught. <sup>24</sup>And looking
+up, he said, I see men walking, as trees. <sup>25</sup>Then again
+he put his hands upon his eyes, and made him look up again: and
+he was entirely restored, and saw all men distinctly.
+<sup>26</sup>And he sent him away unto his own house, saying,
+Neither enter thou into the city, nor speak to any in the
+city.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>And Jesus and his disciples went out
+into the towns of Cæsarea Philippi: and on the road he asked his
+disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am?
+<sup>28</sup>And they answered, John the Baptist: others say,
+Elias; and others, One of the prophets. <sup>29</sup>And he said
+unto them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering,
+said unto him, Thou art the Messiah. <sup>30</sup>And he strictly
+enjoined them, that they should tell no man of this.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>And he began to teach them, that the
+Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the
+elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be slain, and after
+three days rise again. <sup>32</sup>And he spake this saying
+openly. And Peter taking him aside, began to remonstrate with
+him. <sup>33</sup>But he turned himself around, and seeing his
+disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan:
+for thou dost not relish the things which are of God, but those
+that are of men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>Then calling to him the multitude,
+with his disciples, he said to them, Whosoever will come after
+me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
+<sup>35</sup>For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it;
+but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the Gospel, he
+shall preserve it. <sup>36</sup>For what would it profit a man,
+though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the
+loss of his own soul? <sup>37</sup>Or what shall a man give in
+exchange for his soul? <sup>38</sup>For whosoever shall be
+ashamed of me and of my words, before this adulterous and sinful
+generation; of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he
+shall come in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar9" id="mar9">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND he said unto them, I
+tell you of a certainty, that there are some standing here who
+shall not taste of death, until they see the kingdom of God come
+with power.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>2</sup>And six days after Jesus taketh with
+him Peter and James and John, only, and carrieth them up with him
+into an exceeding high mountain in great privacy; and was
+transfigured before them. <sup>3</sup>His garments became
+glistering, exceeding white, like snow; such as no fuller upon
+earth can whiten. <sup>4</sup>And there appeared to him Elias
+with Moses: and they were conversing with Jesus. <sup>5</sup>Then
+Peter addressing him, said unto him, Master, it is desirable for
+us to be here: and let us erect three tents, one for thee, and
+one for Moses, and one for Elias. <sup>6</sup>For he knew not
+what he should say: for they were very much affrighted.
+<sup>7</sup>And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there
+came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son:
+hear him. <sup>8</sup>And instantly looking round, they saw no
+man any longer with them, but Jesus only. <sup>9</sup>And as they
+were coming down from the mountain, he strictly charged them,
+that they should tell no man what they had seen, till after the
+Son of man should have arisen from the dead. <sup>10</sup>And
+they caught at that word, considering among themselves what this
+rising from the dead could mean.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And they asked him, saying, Why say
+the scribes, that Elias must come first? <sup>12</sup>Then he
+answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will
+reform all things; and how speaks the scripture of the Son of
+man? That he must suffer many things, and be treated with
+contempt. <sup>13</sup>But I say unto you, that Elias is come,
+and they have done to him whatsoever they chose, as it is written
+of him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And when he came to his disciples, he
+saw a great crowd around them, and the scribes disputing with
+them. <sup>15</sup>And immediately all the multitude, when they
+beheld him, were struck with amazement, and coming to him,
+saluted him. <sup>16</sup>And he asked the scribes, What are ye
+disputing about among yourselves? <sup>17</sup>And one of the
+people addressing him, said, Master, I have brought my son to
+thee, who hath a dumb spirit; <sup>18</sup>and wherever he
+seizeth him, he throws him into strong convulsions: and he foams
+at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and pines away. And I spoke
+to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were
+unable. <sup>19</sup>Then addressing him, he said, O faithless
+generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear
+with you? bring him to me. <sup>20</sup>And they brought him unto
+him. And seeing him, instantly the spirit threw him into
+convulsions; and falling to the ground, he rolled about, foaming
+at the mouth. <sup>21</sup>And he asked his father, For how long
+a time hath this been the case with him? And he replied, From his
+infancy. <sup>22</sup>And often it hath cast him into the fire,
+and into water, to destroy him: but if thou art able, have
+compassion upon us, and help us. <sup>23</sup>Then said Jesus
+unto him, This <i>is the point</i>: if thou canst believe, all
+things are possible to him that believeth. <sup>24</sup>And
+immediately the father of the child said with tears, I believe,
+Lord! help my unbelief! <sup>25</sup>Then Jesus, seeing that the
+multitude were running up to him, rebuked the unclean spirit,
+saying to him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come
+out of him, and enter into him no more. <sup>26</sup>And
+screaming, and convulsing him violently, it came out: and the
+child lay as if dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
+<sup>27</sup>But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up; and
+he arose. <sup>28</sup>And when he was come into the house, the
+disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast it out?
+<sup>29</sup>And he said to them, this kind can be driven out by
+nothing but prayer and fasting.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>And going from thence, they passed
+through Galilee: and he would not have any person know it.
+<sup>31</sup>For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The
+Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall
+kill him: and after being killed, the third day he shall rise
+again. <sup>32</sup>But they understood not the meaning of that
+declaration, and were afraid to ask him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>And he came to Capernaum: and when he
+was in the house, he asked them, What was the subject of your
+dispute among yourselves on the road? <sup>34</sup>But they held
+their peace. For they had been disputing with each other on the
+road, which was the greatest. <sup>35</sup>And when he was
+seated, he called the twelve, and saith to them, If any man
+desires to be the first, let him be last of all, and servant of
+all. <sup>36</sup>And taking a little boy, he set him in the
+midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,
+<sup>37</sup>Whosoever shall receive one of such little children
+in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth
+not me merely, but him that sent me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>38</sup>Then John addressed him, saying,
+Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who
+followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow
+us. <sup>39</sup>Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for there is no
+man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be able
+presently after to speak evil of me. <sup>40</sup>For he that is
+not against us, is for us. <sup>41</sup>For whosoever shall give
+you even a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to
+the Messiah, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his
+reward. <sup>42</sup>And whosoever shall give occasion of offence
+to one of these little ones who believe in me, it were desirable
+for him rather that a milstone were hanged about his neck, and
+that he were cast into the sea. <sup>43</sup>And if thy hand
+cause thee to offend, cut it off: it were better for thee to
+enter into life maimed, than having both hands to go into hell,
+into the fire that never will be quenched: <sup>44</sup>where
+their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
+<sup>45</sup>And if thy foot cause thee to offend, cut it off: it
+is better for thee to enter into life halting, than having both
+feet to be cast into hell, into the fire which never can be
+quenched: <sup>46</sup>where the worm dieth not, and the fire is
+not quenched. <sup>47</sup>And if thine eye cause thee to offend,
+pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of
+God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into the fire
+of hell: <sup>48</sup>where the worm dieth not, and the fire is
+not quenched. <sup>49</sup>For every one shall be salted with
+fire, and every victim shall be sprinkled with salt.
+<sup>50</sup>Salt is good: but if the salt become insipid, with
+what will you season it? have salt in yourselves, and live in
+peace with each other.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar10" id="mar10">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND arising, he went from
+thence into the coasts of Judea, through the country on the other
+side of the Jordan; and again the multitudes came together unto
+him; and as his custom was, he again taught them. <sup>2</sup>And
+the Pharisees coming to him, put a question to him, Is it lawful
+for a husband to put away his wife? tempting him. <sup>3</sup>He
+answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?
+<sup>4</sup>They said, Moses permitted to write a bill of
+divorce, and to put her away. <sup>5</sup>Then Jesus answering
+said unto them, For the hardness of your hearts he wrote you that
+ordinance. <sup>6</sup>But from the beginning of the creation,
+God made them male and female; <sup>7</sup>and said, For this
+cause shall a man forsake father and mother, and shall adhere to
+his wife; <sup>8</sup>and they two shall be one flesh: so that
+they are no more two, but one flesh. <sup>9</sup>What therefore
+God hath yoked together, let no man separate. <sup>10</sup>And in
+the house the disciples again asked him of this matter.
+<sup>11</sup>And he said unto them, Whosoever shall put away his
+wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:
+<sup>12</sup>and if a wife put away her husband, and marrieth
+another, she committeth adultery.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And they brought unto him little
+children, that he should touch them: but his disciples rebuked
+those who brought them. <sup>14</sup>But when Jesus saw it, he
+felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little children to
+come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of
+heaven. <sup>15</sup>Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not
+receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise
+enter into it. <sup>16</sup>And he took them in his arms, and
+laying his hand upon them, gave them his benediction.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>And as he went out to the road, a
+person ran to him, and kneeling down, asked him, Good Master,
+what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
+<sup>18</sup>Then said Jesus unto him, Why callest thou me good?
+there is none good but one, even God. <sup>19</sup>Thou knowest
+the commandments, Do not commit adultery; Do not murder; Do not
+steal; Do not bear false witness; Honour thy father and mother.
+<sup>20</sup>Then he replying, said, Master, all these things
+have I observed from my youth. <sup>21</sup>Then Jesus looking
+upon him, loved him, and said to him, In one thing thou art
+defective: go, sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor; and
+thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up thy cross,
+and follow me. <sup>22</sup>And groaning over this speech, he
+went away sorrowful: for he had many estates. <sup>23</sup>And
+Jesus looking round, said to his disciples, How difficultly shall
+they who have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
+<sup>24</sup>Then his disciples were astonished at these words.
+But Jesus again addressing them, said unto them, Children, how
+difficult is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the
+kingdom of God! <sup>25</sup>It is easier for a camel to pass
+through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into
+the kingdom of God. <sup>26</sup>And they were exceedingly
+amazed, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
+<sup>27</sup>And Jesus looking upon them, said, With men it is
+impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are
+possible.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>And Peter began to say unto him, Lo,
+we have left all, and followed thee. <sup>29</sup>Then Jesus in
+reply said, Verily I say unto you, there is no man who hath left
+house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or
+children, or lands, for my sake and the Gospel’s,
+<sup>30</sup>who shall not receive an hundred-fold more now, at
+this very time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers,
+and children, and lands, with persecution, and in the world to
+come life everlasting. <sup>31</sup>But many first, will be last;
+and the last, first.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>And they were on the road going up to
+Jerusalem; and Jesus was advancing before them: and they were
+astonished; and followed him full of fear. And again taking the
+twelve aside, he began to tell them what things were about to
+befall him: <sup>33</sup>For, lo! said he, we are going up to
+Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief
+priests, and to the scribes; and they will condemn him to death,
+and will deliver him to the Gentiles: <sup>34</sup>and they will
+insult him, and scourge him, and spit upon him, and kill him: and
+the third day he shall rise again.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>And James and John the sons of Zebedee
+came to him, saying, Master, we desire that thou shouldst do for
+us whatsoever we request. <sup>36</sup>He said unto them, What
+will ye that I should do for you? <sup>37</sup>They say unto him,
+Grant us to sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy
+left, in thy glory. <sup>38</sup>Then Jesus said unto them, Ye
+know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup which I drink? and
+be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised?
+<sup>39</sup>And they said unto him, We are able. Then said Jesus
+unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup of which I drink; and
+be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised:
+<sup>40</sup>but to sit on my right-hand, and on my left, is not
+mine to give; but to those for whom it is prepared.
+<sup>41</sup>And when the ten heard it, they began to be
+indignant against James and John. <sup>42</sup>But Jesus called
+them, and said to them, Ye know that they who appear to rule over
+the Gentiles, lord it over them; and their great men exercise
+dominion over them. <sup>43</sup>But it shall not be so with you:
+but whosoever will be great among you let him be your servant:
+<sup>44</sup>and whosoever will be first, let him be the servant
+of all. <sup>45</sup>For the Son of man came not to be waited
+upon, but to be a servant, and to give his life a ransom for
+many.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>46</sup>And they came to Jericho. And as he
+was going out of Jericho with his disciples, and a great
+multitude, Bartimeus, the blind, the son of Timeus, sat by the
+road-side begging: <sup>47</sup>and hearing that Jesus of
+Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, and say, O Son of
+David, Jesus, have mercy on me! <sup>48</sup>And many chid him,
+that he should be silent: but he cried out so much the more, Son
+of David, have mercy on me! <sup>49</sup>And Jesus stood still,
+and ordered him to be called: and they call the blind man, saying
+to him, Cheer up, arise; he calleth thee. <sup>50</sup>Then
+casting off his cloak, he arose, and came to Jesus.
+<sup>51</sup>And Jesus addressing him, said, What dost thou wish
+that I should do for thee? And the blind man said to him,
+Rabboni, that I may receive my sight! <sup>52</sup>Then said
+Jesus unto him, Go thy way: thy faith hath saved thee. And
+immediately he received sight, and followed Jesus in the
+road.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar11" id="mar11">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND when he drew nigh to
+Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, to the mount of Olives, he
+sent two of his disciples, <sup>2</sup>and saith unto them, Go
+into the village opposite to you: and immediately as you enter
+it, you will find a foal tied, on which no man yet hath rode;
+loose him, and bring him hither. <sup>3</sup>And if any man say
+to you, Why do ye this? say, That the Lord hath need of it; and
+immediately he will send it hither. <sup>4</sup>And they went,
+and found the foal tied to a gate without, where two ways met;
+and they untie him. <sup>5</sup>Then some of those who stood by,
+said unto them, What are ye about, untying the colt?
+<sup>6</sup>Then they said unto them, as Jesus commanded them:
+and they permitted them to do it. <sup>7</sup>And they brought
+the colt to Jesus, and put on him their garments; and he rode
+upon it. <sup>8</sup>And multitudes spread their garments on the
+road: and others cut off boughs from the trees, and strewed them
+on the road. <sup>9</sup>And they who went before, and who
+followed after, cried, saying, Hosanna: blessed is he that cometh
+in the name of the Lord. <sup>10</sup>Blessed be the kingdom of
+our father David, that is coming in the name of the Lord: hosanna
+in the highest. <sup>11</sup>And Jesus entered into Jerusalem,
+and into the temple: and looking round about upon all things, it
+being now even-tide, he departed to Bethany with the twelve.
+<sup>12</sup>And on the morrow, as they were coming out of
+Bethany, he was hungry: <sup>13</sup>and seeing a fig-tree at a
+distance, full of leaves, he went to it, expecting probably that
+he might find some fruit upon it: and when he came to it, he
+found none, only leaves: for it was not a <i>good</i> season for
+figs. <sup>14</sup>And Jesus spake and said to it, Let no man eat
+fruit from thee henceforth for ever. And his disciples heard
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>And they came to Jerusalem and Jesus
+entered into the temple, and began to cast out those who sold and
+bought in the temple, and overturned the tables of the
+money-changers, and the seats of those who sold doves;
+<sup>16</sup>and would not suffer that any person should carry a
+vessel through the temple. <sup>17</sup>And he taught them,
+saying, Is it not written, that “My house shall be called a house
+of prayer for all nations?” but ye have made it a den of thieves.
+<sup>18</sup>And the scribes and chief priests heard him, and
+sought how they might destroy him: for they were afraid of him,
+because all the people were exceedingly struck with his teaching,
+<sup>19</sup>And when the evening came, he went away out of the
+city.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>And in the morning, as they were
+passing by, they saw the fig-tree withered from the roots.
+<sup>21</sup>And Peter reminding him said, Rabbi, behold, the
+fig-tree which thou cursedst is withered away. <sup>22</sup>And
+Jesus answering said to them, Have faith in God. <sup>23</sup>For
+verily I say to you, That whosoever shall say to this mountain,
+Be thou lifted up, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall
+harbour no doubt in his heart, but believe that what he saith
+shall come to pass; whatsoever he may speak shall be done for
+him. <sup>24</sup>Therefore I say unto you, That all things
+whatever ye ask in prayer, believe that ye shall receive them,
+and they shall be given you. <sup>25</sup>And when ye stand
+praying, forgive, if ye have a matter against any man: that your
+Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
+<sup>26</sup>But if ye forgive not, neither will your Father
+which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>And they come again to Jerusalem: and
+as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, and the
+scribes, and the elders, come to him, <sup>28</sup>and say to
+him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee
+this authority, that thou shouldest do these things?
+<sup>29</sup>Then Jesus answering said unto them, I also will ask
+you one question; and answer me; and I will tell you by what
+authority I do these things. <sup>30</sup>The baptism of John,
+was it of heaven, or of men? answer me. <sup>31</sup>And they
+reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven; he
+will say, Why then did ye not believe him? <sup>32</sup>but if we
+say of men—they feared the people: for all men held John to be in
+truth a prophet. <sup>33</sup>And they answering said to Jesus,
+We do not know. And Jesus in reply said to them, Neither do I
+tell you by what authority I do these things.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar12" id="mar12">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND he began to speak to
+them in parables. A man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge
+around it, and digged a wine-press, and built a tower, and let it
+out to husbandmen, and went abroad. <sup>2</sup>And in the season
+he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that he might receive from
+the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. <sup>3</sup>But they
+took him, and beat him, and sent him away empty. <sup>4</sup>And
+again he sent unto them another servant; and they cut the account
+short with him, by stoning him, and sent him away shamefully
+treated. <sup>5</sup>And again he sent another; and him, they
+slew; and many others, some of whom they beat, and others they
+killed. <sup>6</sup>Now he had yet one son, his beloved, and he
+sent him unto them last, saying, They will reverence my son.
+<sup>7</sup>But these husbandmen said to each other, This is the
+heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be our own.
+<sup>8</sup>And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out
+of the vineyard. <sup>9</sup>What then will the lord of the
+vineyard do? He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give
+his vineyard to others. <sup>10</sup>Have ye never read this
+scripture? “The stone which the builders rejected, the same is
+become the head of the corner: <sup>11</sup>this was the Lord’s
+doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.” <sup>12</sup>And they
+sought to seize him, and were afraid of the people: for they knew
+that he had spoken this parable against them: and leaving him,
+they departed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And they sent unto him certain of the
+Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might entrap him in
+discourse. <sup>14</sup>And they come and say to him, Master, we
+know that thou art true, and carest not for any man: for thou
+regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in
+truth: Is it lawful to pay tribute to Cæsar, or not?
+<sup>15</sup>shall we pay, or shall we not pay it? but he,
+perceiving their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
+bring me a denarius, that I may see it. <sup>16</sup>And they
+brought it. And he said unto them, Whose figure and inscription
+is this? they say unto him, Cæsar’s. <sup>17</sup>And Jesus
+addressing them, said, Render the things which are Cæsar’s, to
+Cæsar; and what belongs to God, to God. And they marvelled at
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>And the Sadducees come to him, who say
+that there is no resurrection; and they put a question to him,
+saying, <sup>19</sup>Master, Moses left it in writing for us,
+that if a man’s brother die, and leave a wife, and leave no
+children; that his brother should take his wife, and raise up
+seed for his brother. <sup>20</sup>Now there were seven brothers;
+and the first took a wife, and dying left no issue:
+<sup>21</sup>and the second took her, and died, and neither did
+he leave issue; and the third in like manner. <sup>22</sup>And
+the seven had her, and left no issue. Last of all died also the
+wife. <sup>23</sup>In the resurrection therefore, when they shall
+rise, whose wife of them shall she be? for the seven had the very
+same wife. <sup>24</sup>And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye
+not therefore err, from not knowing the scriptures, and the power
+of God? <sup>25</sup>For when they rise from the dead, they will
+neither marry, nor be given in marriage; but they are as the
+angels which are in heaven. <sup>26</sup>But concerning the dead,
+that they do rise; have ye not read in the book of Moses, how God
+spake to him at the bush, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and
+the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? <sup>27</sup>He is not
+the God of the dead, but the God of the living. Ye are therefore
+vastly erroneous.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>And one of the scribes coming, and
+hearing them questioning him, perceiving that he had answered
+them admirably, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?
+<sup>29</sup>Then Jesus replied to him, The first of all the
+commandments is, Hear O Israel; the Lord thy God is one Lord:
+<sup>30</sup>and thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy
+heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all
+thy strength. This is the first commandment. <sup>31</sup>And the
+second, like it, is this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as
+thyself: there is no greater commandment than these.
+<sup>32</sup>And the scribe said unto him, Admirably, Master!
+thou hast spoken the very truth: for there is one God; and there
+is no other besides him: <sup>33</sup>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 better than all burnt offerings, and sacrifices.
+<sup>34</sup>And Jesus perceiving that he had answered as a man
+of intelligence, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom
+of God. And no man thenceforth presumed to question him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>And Jesus addressing them said, as he
+taught in the temple, How say the scribes that the Messiah is the
+Son of David? <sup>36</sup>for David himself saith by the Spirit,
+The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make
+thy enemies the foot-stool for thy feet. <sup>37</sup>David
+himself therefore calleth him Lord; and whence then is he his
+son? And a vast multitude heard him with delight.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>38</sup>And he spake to them in the course of
+his teaching, Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in
+trailing robes, and like salutations in the places of concourse,
+<sup>39</sup>and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the
+first couch at suppers: <sup>40</sup>who devour widows’ houses,
+and in pretence make long prayers: such shall receive greater
+damnation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>And as Jesus was sitting opposite the
+treasury, he saw a multitude casting money into the treasury: and
+many who were rich cast in many <i>pieces</i>. <sup>42</sup>And
+one poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which is a farthing.
+<sup>43</sup>And having called his disciples, he said unto them,
+I tell you truly, that this poor widow hath cast in more than all
+who have cast into the treasury: <sup>44</sup>for all they have
+cast in of their superfluities; but she from her indigence hath
+cast in all that she had, even her whole substance.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar13" id="mar13">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND as he was going out of
+the temple, one of his disciples said unto him, Master, behold
+what vast stones, and what structures! <sup>2</sup>And Jesus
+answering said to him, Beholdest thou these magnificent
+structures? there shall not be left one stone upon another which
+shall not be thrown down. <sup>3</sup>And as he was sitting on
+the mount of Olives, opposite the temple, Peter and James and
+John and Andrew asked him privately, <sup>4</sup>Tell us, when
+shall these things be? and what is the sign when all these things
+shall come to pass? <sup>5</sup>Then Jesus answering them, began
+to say, Beware that no man deceive you: <sup>6</sup>for many will
+come in my name, saying, I am the Messiah; and shall deceive
+many. <sup>7</sup>But when ye hear of wars, and rumours of wars,
+be not troubled: for these things must be; but the end is not
+yet. <sup>8</sup>And nation shall rise up against nation, and
+kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers
+places, and there shall be famines and commotions: these are the
+beginnings of sorrows. <sup>9</sup>But take ye heed to
+yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to their sanhedrims,
+and to the synagogues; ye shall be beaten with rods, and be set
+before kings and governors for my name’s sake, for a testimony
+unto them. <sup>10</sup>And the Gospel must first be preached to
+all nations. <sup>11</sup>But when delivering you up, they shall
+bring you to the bar, be not previously anxious what ye shall
+say, neither premeditate: for it shall be given to you at that
+very hour, what ye shall speak: for it is not you, who are
+speaking, but the Holy Ghost. <sup>12</sup>And brother shall
+deliver up brother unto death, and the father the son: and
+children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to
+be put to death. <sup>13</sup>And ye shall be hated of all men
+for my name’s sake. But he that endureth to the end, the same
+shall be saved. <sup>14</sup>But when ye see the abomination of
+desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing where it
+ought not (let him that readeth observe), then let those who are
+in Judea fly to the mountains: <sup>15</sup>and let not him who
+is on the roof go down into the house, nor enter into it, to
+carry away any thing out of the house: <sup>16</sup>and he that
+is in the field, let him not return back to take his garment.
+<sup>17</sup>But wo to those who are big with child, and who have
+infants at their breasts in those days! <sup>18</sup>And pray
+that your flight be not in winter. <sup>19</sup>For these days
+shall bring tribulation, such as the like hath never been from
+the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time,
+and never shall be more. <sup>20</sup>And except the Lord had
+shortened the days, no flesh would have been preserved: but for
+the sake of those elect, whom he hath elected, he hath shortened
+the days. <sup>21</sup>And then, if any man say to you, Lo, here
+is the Messiah! or, lo there! believe it not. <sup>22</sup>For
+many false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and shall
+propose signs and wonders to deceive, if it were possible, even
+the elect. <sup>23</sup>But be ye on your guard: lo! I have told
+you all things: <sup>24</sup>but in those days, after that
+distressing season, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall
+not emit her light; <sup>25</sup>and the stars of the heaven will
+be falling, and the powers that are in heaven will be shaken.
+<sup>26</sup>And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the
+clouds of heaven with vast power and glory. <sup>27</sup>And then
+shall he send his angels, and shall gather to him his elect from
+the four winds, from the extremity of the earth to the utmost
+bound of heaven. <sup>28</sup>Now learn from the fig-tree, a
+parable; When her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth
+leaves, ye know that summer is nigh; <sup>29</sup>so also you,
+when ye see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even
+at the doors. <sup>30</sup>Verily I say unto you, That this
+generation shall not pass away, until all these things are
+fulfilled. <sup>31</sup>Heaven and earth shall pass away; but my
+words shall never pass away.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>But of that day and hour knoweth no
+man, nor the angels which are in heaven, nor the Son, but the
+Father. <sup>33</sup>Take ye heed, watch, and pray; for ye know
+not when the time is. <sup>34</sup>As a man going abroad, when he
+left his abode, and gave his servants authority, and to each his
+work, commanded also the porter to watch. <sup>35</sup>Watch ye
+therefore; for ye know not at what time the master of the house
+cometh, at evening, or midnight, or cock-crowing, or in the
+morning: <sup>36</sup>lest coming suddenly he find you asleep.
+<sup>37</sup>Now what I say to you, I say to all, Watch.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar14" id="mar14">CHAP. XIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW the passover and the
+feast of unleavened bread were but two days distant; and the
+chief priests, and the scribes, sought how they might seize him
+by craft, and kill him. <sup>2</sup>But they said, Not on the
+feast day, lest there be a commotion among the people.
+<sup>3</sup>And when he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the
+leper, as he sat at table, a woman came, having an alabaster vase
+of ointment, of genuine spikenard, of vast value: and breaking
+the vase, she let it flow down upon his head. <sup>4</sup>And
+there were some who felt indignation within themselves, saying,
+Wherefore is this waste of the ointment made? <sup>5</sup>For it
+might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and
+given to the poor. And they bitterly murmured against her.
+<sup>6</sup>Then said Jesus, Let her alone; why give ye her
+uneasiness? she hath performed a laudable act towards me.
+<sup>7</sup>For the poor ye have always with you, and when ye
+will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.
+<sup>8</sup>What was in her power she hath done; she has seized
+the opportunity to anoint my body beforehand for burial.
+<sup>9</sup>Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall
+be preached through the whole world, there shall, what she hath
+done, be told for a memorial of her.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>Then Judas Iscariot, one of the
+twelve, went unto the chief priests, that he might betray him
+unto them. <sup>11</sup>When they heard it, they rejoiced, and
+promised to give him a sum in silver. And he watched how
+opportunely he might deliver him up.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>And on the first day of unleavened
+bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto
+him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare for thee to eat the
+passover? <sup>13</sup>And he sent two of his disciples, and
+saith unto them, Go into the city, and a man will meet you
+carrying a pitcher of water, follow him. <sup>14</sup>And where
+he enters, say to the master of the family. That the teacher
+saith, Where is the dining-room, where I may eat the passover
+with my disciples? <sup>15</sup>And he will shew you a large
+upper room ready furnished: there make preparation for us.
+<sup>16</sup>And his disciples went out, and came into the city,
+and found as he had spoken to them; and they made ready the
+passover.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>And when it was evening he came with
+the twelve. <sup>18</sup>And as they sat at table, and were
+eating, Jesus said, Verily I tell you, That one of you, who is
+eating with me, shall betray me. <sup>19</sup>And they began to
+be very sorry, and to say to him, one by one, Is it I? and
+another said, Is it I? <sup>20</sup>But he answering said to
+them, It is one of the twelve, who is dipping his hand with me
+into the dish. <sup>21</sup>The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is
+written of him; but wo to that man by whom the Son of man is
+betrayed! it had been desirable for that man if he had never been
+born.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And as they were eating, Jesus taking
+a loaf, when he had blessed, brake it, and gave to them, and
+said, Take, eat; this is my body. <sup>23</sup>And taking the
+cup, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them; and they all
+drank out of it. <sup>24</sup>And he said unto them, This is my
+blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.
+<sup>25</sup>Verily I say unto you, That I will henceforth no
+more drink of the produce of the vine, until that day when I
+shall drink it new in the kingdom of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>And when they had sung a hymn, they
+went out to the mount of Olives. <sup>27</sup>And Jesus saith to
+them, All ye will be offended at me this night; for it is
+written, “I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be
+dispersed:” <sup>28</sup>but after I am risen, I will go before
+you into Galilee. <sup>29</sup>Then said Peter unto him, Though
+all should be offended, yet will not I. <sup>30</sup>And Jesus
+saith to him, Verily I tell thee, That to-day, in the course of
+this very night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt thrice
+deny me. <sup>31</sup>But he said with more vehement assertion,
+Though I should die with thee, yet would I in no wise deny thee.
+And they all spake also in the same manner.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>And they come to a place called
+Gethsemane, and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here whilst I
+shall pray. <sup>33</sup>And he taketh Peter, and James, and
+John, with him; and he began to be filled with horrible dread,
+and to be sunk under dejection of spirit: <sup>34</sup>and he
+saith to them, My soul is deeply afflicted even to death: abide
+here, and watch. <sup>35</sup>And he went a little farther
+forward, and fell on the earth, and prayed, that if it were
+possible the hour might pass from him. <sup>36</sup>And he said,
+Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; remove this cup
+from me, nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
+<sup>37</sup>And he came and found them asleep: and saith unto
+Peter, Sleepest thou? hast thou not strength to watch with me a
+single hour? <sup>38</sup>Watch ye and pray, that ye enter not
+into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is
+weak. <sup>39</sup>And again he went away, and prayed, speaking
+the same sentence. <sup>40</sup>And when he returned, he found
+them again sleeping; for their eyes were weighed down: and they
+knew not what to answer him. <sup>41</sup>Then the third time he
+cometh, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and repose: it is
+enough, the hour is come; lo! the Son of man is betrayed into the
+hands of sinners; <sup>42</sup>arise, let us go; behold, the
+traitor approaches me. <sup>43</sup>And immediately, while he was
+yet speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came up, and a great
+multitude with him, with swords and staves, from the chief
+priests, and scribes, and elders. <sup>44</sup>Now he that
+betrayed him, had given them a countersign, saying, Whomsoever I
+shall kiss, that is he, seize him, and lead him off safely.
+<sup>45</sup>And coming, he immediately drew up to him and said,
+Rabbi, Rabbi, and kissed him. <sup>46</sup>Then they laid their
+hands on him, and seized him. <sup>47</sup>And one particular
+person of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck a servant
+of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <sup>48</sup>And Jesus
+addressing them said, Are ye come out as against a robber, with
+swords and staves, to apprehend me? <sup>49</sup>Daily was I with
+you in the temple teaching, and ye laid no hold upon me: but
+<i>this is done</i> that the scriptures might be fulfilled.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>50</sup>Then they all deserting him, fled.
+<sup>51</sup>And a certain youth followed him, having a linen
+cloth wrapped round his naked body; and the young men laid hold
+of him; <sup>52</sup>and leaving the linen cloth behind, he fled
+naked from them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>53</sup>And they led Jesus unto the
+high-priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests,
+and the elders, and the scribes. <sup>54</sup>And Peter followed
+him at a distance, until he came into the palace of the
+high-priest: and was seated with the servants, and warming
+himself at the fire.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>55</sup>Then the chief priests, and the whole
+sanhedrim, sought for witness against Jesus, that they might put
+him to death; yet found none. <sup>56</sup>For many bore false
+witness against him, and their attestations did not correspond.
+<sup>57</sup>And certain persons rising up, bore false witness
+against him, saying, <sup>58</sup>We have heard him affirm, I
+will destroy this temple made with hands, and after three days I
+will build another not made with hands. <sup>59</sup>But even
+then their testimony was not correspondent. <sup>60</sup>So the
+high-priest rising up in the midst interrogated Jesus, Answerest
+thou nothing? What is it that these witness against thee?
+<sup>61</sup>But he kept silence, and made them not a word of
+reply. Again the high-priest questioned him, and said to him, Art
+thou the Messiah, the Son of the blessed? <sup>62</sup>Then said
+Jesus, I am. And ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right
+hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.
+<sup>63</sup>Then the high-priest rent his clothes, and said,
+What farther need have we of witnesses? <sup>64</sup>Ye have
+heard his blasphemy. What think ye? And they all adjudged him to
+be deserving of death. <sup>65</sup>And some began to spit upon
+him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say to him,
+Prophesy: and the servants slapped him on the face with their
+hands.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>66</sup>And as Peter was in the hall, at the
+lower end, there came to him one of the high-priest’s
+maid-servants: <sup>67</sup>and seeing Peter warming himself,
+stedfastly looking at him, she said, Thou also wast with Jesus of
+Nazareth. <sup>68</sup>Then he denied it, saying, I do not so
+much as know him, nor understand what thou art saying. And he
+went out into the vestibule; and the cock crew. <sup>69</sup>And
+a maid-servant observing him again; began to say to those who
+stood by, This man is one of them. <sup>70</sup>Then he denied it
+again. And after a little while, they who stood by said to Peter,
+Of a certainty thou art one of them; for thou art a Galilean, and
+thy speech is correspondent. <sup>71</sup>Then began he to make
+the most dreadful imprecations, and to swear, I know not the man
+of whom ye speak. <sup>72</sup>And the second time the cock crew.
+And Peter remembered the word which Jesus spake unto him, That
+before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And
+casting his mantle over his face, he wept.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar15" id="mar15">CHAP. XV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND immediately the chief
+priests having held a council in the morning, with the elders,
+and scribes, and the whole sanhedrim, after binding Jesus, led
+him away, and delivered him up to Pilate. <sup>2</sup>And Pilate
+asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? He answering said to
+him, Thou sayest true. <sup>3</sup>And the chief priests laid
+many accusations against him. <sup>4</sup>Then Pilate again
+interrogated him, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many
+things they testify against thee. <sup>5</sup>But Jesus
+notwithstanding made not a word of reply; so that Pilate
+marvelled.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Now at the feast, he released one
+prisoner to them, whomsoever they petitioned for. <sup>7</sup>And
+there was one called Barabbas, bound with those who had made an
+insurrection with him, and had committed murder in the
+insurrection. <sup>8</sup>And the multitude, clamorous, began to
+petition him to do, as he had always done to them.
+<sup>9</sup>Then Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I
+release unto you the king of the Jews? <sup>10</sup>(For he knew
+that out of envy the chief priests had delivered him up.)
+<sup>11</sup>Then the chief priests stirred up the people, that
+he should rather release Barabbas unto them. <sup>12</sup>Then
+Pilate addressing them, said unto them again, What therefore do
+you wish that I should do with him whom ye call the king of the
+Jews? <sup>13</sup>And they cried out again, Crucify him.
+<sup>14</sup>Then Pilate said unto them, But what criminal act
+hath he done? And they cried the more vociferously, Crucify him.
+<sup>15</sup>So Pilate, willing to do what would be satisfactory
+to the people, released to them Barabbas, and delivered Jesus to
+be scourged, in order to be crucified.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Then the soldiers led him to the hall,
+which is the Prætorium, and called together the whole band.
+<sup>17</sup>And they invested him with a robe of purple, and
+platting a crown of thorns, put it about his head,
+<sup>18</sup>and began to pay their salutations to him, Hail,
+King of the Jews! <sup>19</sup>And they struck him on the head
+with a cane, and spat upon him, and bowing their knees payed him
+homage. <sup>20</sup>And when they had treated him with mockery,
+they took off the purple robe from him, and clothed him with his
+own garments, and led him out to crucify him. <sup>21</sup>And
+they compel one Simon, a Cyrenian, who was passing by, coming out
+of the field, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his
+cross.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And they convey him to a place called
+Golgotha, which is being interpreted, The place of a skull.
+<sup>23</sup>And they gave him to drink wine medicated with
+myrrh: but he received it not. <sup>24</sup>And having crucified
+him, they divided his garments, casting the lot upon them, what
+each should take. <sup>25</sup>Now it was the third hour, and
+they crucified him. <sup>26</sup>And there was an inscription of
+his crime written over him, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
+<sup>27</sup>And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his
+right hand, and the other on his left. <sup>28</sup>And the
+scripture was fulfilled, which saith, “And he was reckoned among
+the transgressors.” <sup>29</sup>And they who passed along,
+blasphemed him, shaking their heads, and saying, Aha! thou that
+destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
+<sup>30</sup>save thyself, and come down from the cross.
+<sup>31</sup>And in the same manner also, the chief priests
+mocking him, among each other, with the scribes, said, He saved
+others, himself he cannot save. <sup>32</sup>Thou Messiah, King
+of Israel, come now down from the cross, that we may see, and
+believe. Even those who were crucified with him railed on
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>Now when the sixth hour came, there
+was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.
+<sup>34</sup>And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud
+voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabacthani? which is, being
+interpreted, My God, my God, for what cause hast thou abandoned
+me? <sup>35</sup>And some of those who stood by, hearing him,
+said, Behold, he crieth for Elias. <sup>36</sup>Then one ran, and
+filling a sponge with vinegar, fixed it round a cane, and gave
+him to drink, saying, Let alone, let us see if Elias comes to
+take him down. <sup>37</sup>Then Jesus, uttering a loud cry, gave
+up the ghost.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>38</sup>And the vail of the temple was rent in
+two from the top to the bottom. <sup>39</sup>And the centurion,
+who stood opposite to him, observing, that with such a cry he
+gave up the ghost, said, Assuredly this was the Son of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>40</sup>Now there were also women looking on
+at a distance; among whom also was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the
+mother of James the small, and the mother of Joses, and Salome.
+<sup>41</sup>These women followed him when he was in Galilee, and
+supplied his wants; and many other women who went up with him to
+Jerusalem.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>42</sup>And when the evening was now come
+(since it was the preparation, that is the day preceding the
+sabbath), <sup>43</sup>Joseph, who was from Arimathea, came, a
+respectable person, a counsellor, and who himself also was
+expecting the kingdom of God; taking courage, he went in to
+Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. <sup>44</sup>Then Pilate
+marvelled that he should be already dead: and calling for the
+centurion, he asked him, If he had been dead any time.
+<sup>45</sup>And when he knew it from the centurion, he gave the
+body to Joseph. <sup>46</sup>And having bought a wrapper of fine
+linen, and taken him down, he wrapped him in the linen cloth, and
+laid him in a sepulchre, which was hewn out of a rock; and rolled
+a stone to the door of the sepulchre. <sup>47</sup>Now Mary
+Magdalene, and Mary the mother of Joses, saw where he was
+laid.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="mar16" id="mar16">CHAP. XVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND when the sabbath was
+past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome,
+purchased aromatics, that they might come, and anoint him.
+<sup>2</sup>And very early on the first day of the week, they
+come to the sepulchre, as the sun was rising. <sup>3</sup>And
+said among themselves, Who will roll away for us the stone from
+the door of the sepulchre? <sup>4</sup>And looking again, they
+saw that the stone was rolled away, for it was vastly large.
+<sup>5</sup>And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man
+sitting at the right hand, clothed in a white robe; and they were
+greatly terrified. <sup>6</sup>But he saith unto them, Be not
+affrighted, ye seek Jesus the Nazarean, who was crucified; he is
+risen, he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
+<sup>7</sup>But go, tell his disciples, and Peter, that he goeth
+before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he told you.
+<sup>8</sup>And they going out hastily, fled from the sepulchre,
+for trembling and astonishment had seized them: and they said not
+a word to any person, for they were affrighted.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Now being arisen early, on the first
+day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom
+he had cast seven devils. <sup>10</sup>She going, told it to
+those who had been with him, as they were wailing and weeping.
+<sup>11</sup>And they, when they heard that he was alive, and had
+been seen by her, gave no credit to her.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Then after this, he was manifested
+under another form, to two of them as they were walking, and
+going into the country. <sup>13</sup>And they came back and told
+the news to the rest; neither did they believe them.
+<sup>14</sup>Afterwards he shewed himself to the eleven, as they
+were sitting at table, and upbraided them for their infidelity
+and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had
+seen him after he was risen. <sup>15</sup>And he said unto them,
+Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
+<sup>16</sup>He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved;
+and he that believeth not shall be damned. <sup>17</sup>And these
+signs shall follow those that believe: in my name shall they cast
+out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; <sup>18</sup>they
+shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly potion, it
+shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they
+shall recover health.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Then the Lord, after having thus
+spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the
+right hand of God. <sup>20</sup>But they going forth preached
+every where, the Lord working mightily with them, and confirming
+the word, by attendant miracles.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:1.1em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:125%">
+<a name="luk1" id="luk1"><span class="ls2">THE
+GOSPEL</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">ACCORDING   TO</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:1.5em">LUK</span>E.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">S</span>INCE many have attempted
+to compose a narrative of facts, confirmed to us by the fullest
+evidence: <sup>2</sup>exactly as they delivered them to us, who
+were eve witnesses from the first, and ministers of the word;
+<sup>3</sup>it seemed right to me also, having obtained accurate
+knowledge of all things from above, to write to thee in regular
+order, most excellent Theophilus, <sup>4</sup>to the intent that
+thou mayest clearly know the certainty of those matters,
+concerning which thou hast been instructed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>There was in the days of Herod, the
+king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of
+Abiah: and his wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name
+Elisabeth. <sup>6</sup>And they were both righteous before God,
+walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord
+blameless. <sup>7</sup>And they had no child, because Elizabeth
+was barren, and both were far advanced in years. <sup>8</sup>And
+it came to pass, as he discharged his priestly office in the
+order of his periodical ministration before God,
+<sup>9</sup>according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to
+his lot to burn the incense when he went into the temple of the
+Lord. <sup>10</sup>And all the multitude of people was praying
+without, at the time of the burning the incense. <sup>11</sup>And
+an angel of the Lord appeared to him standing on the right side
+of the altar of incense. <sup>12</sup>And Zacharias was agitated
+greatly at the sight, and fear fell upon him. <sup>13</sup>But
+the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is
+heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou
+shalt call his name John. <sup>14</sup>And it shall give thee joy
+and exultation; and many shall rejoice at his birth:
+<sup>15</sup>for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; and
+he shall never drink wine, nor any intoxicating liquor; and he
+shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.
+<sup>16</sup>And many of the children of Israel shall he turn
+unto the Lord, their God. <sup>17</sup>And he shall go forth
+before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to convert the
+hearts of fathers with their children, and the disobedient to the
+wisdom of the just; to prepare a people ready for the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>And Zacharias said to the angel, By
+what shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife far advanced in
+her age. <sup>19</sup>And the angel answering said to him, I am
+Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I have been sent
+to speak to thee, and to proclaim these glad tidings to thee.
+<sup>20</sup>And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and unable to speak,
+until that day when these things shall come to pass, because thou
+hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled at their
+exact time.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>And the people were waiting for
+Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
+<sup>22</sup>And when he came out, he could not speak to them:
+and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for
+he himself made signs to them, and continued deaf and dumb.
+<sup>23</sup>And it came to pass, when the days of his ministry
+were fulfilled, he went to his own house. <sup>24</sup>And after
+those days Elisabeth his wife conceived, and kept herself in
+retirement five months, saying, <sup>25</sup>Thus hath the Lord
+dealt with me in the days in which he looked upon me to take away
+my reproach among men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>Now in the sixth month the angel
+Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, the name of
+which was Nazareth, <sup>27</sup>to a virgin of the house of
+David, betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph; and the virgin’s
+name was Mary. <sup>28</sup>And the angel coming in to her said,
+All hail! O thou highly favoured one! the Lord is with thee:
+blessed art thou among women. <sup>29</sup>And when she saw him,
+she was greatly agitated at his address: and reasoned in herself
+what kind of salutation this could be. <sup>30</sup>And the angel
+said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with
+God. <sup>31</sup>And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb,
+and bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS.
+<sup>32</sup>He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of
+the Highest: and the Lord God will give him the throne of David
+his father; <sup>33</sup>and he shall reign over the house of
+Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
+<sup>34</sup>And Mary said, How shall this be, seeing I know not
+man? <sup>35</sup>And the angel answering said unto her, The Holy
+Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall
+overshadow thee; wherefore also the Holy One that shall be born
+of thee, shall be called the Son of God. <sup>36</sup>And,
+behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath conceived in her old
+age: and this is the fifth month <i>of pregnancy</i> with her who
+was called barren. <sup>37</sup>For there is nothing impossible
+with God. <sup>38</sup>Then said Mary, Behold a servant of the
+Lord, be it to me according to thy declaration. And the angel
+departed from her.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>Then Mary arose in those days, and
+went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah,
+<sup>40</sup>and entered into the house of Zachariah, and saluted
+Elisabeth. <sup>41</sup>And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard
+the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and
+Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: <sup>42</sup>and she
+exclaimed with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among
+women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. <sup>43</sup>And
+whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should
+come to me? <sup>44</sup>For, lo! as the voice of thy salutation
+reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in my womb.
+<sup>45</sup>And blessed is she that hath believed; for there
+shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>46</sup>And Mary said, My soul doth magnify
+the Lord, <sup>47</sup>and my spirit hath exulted in God my
+Saviour: <sup>48</sup>for he hath looked upon the lowly state of
+his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations
+pronounce me blessed. <sup>49</sup>For the Mighty One hath done
+great things for me; and holy is his name. <sup>50</sup>And his
+mercy is upon those who fear him, from generation to generation.
+<sup>51</sup>He hath displayed strength from his arm; he hath
+scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
+<sup>52</sup>He hath cast down potentates from the throne, and
+hath exalted the lowly. <sup>53</sup>He hath filled the hungry
+with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
+<sup>54</sup>He hath succoured Israel his servant, that he might
+be mindful of mercy for ever; <sup>55</sup>as he had spoken to
+our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed. <sup>56</sup>And Mary
+abode with her about three months, and returned unto her
+home.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>57</sup>Now Elisabeth’s time was up that she
+should be delivered; and she brought a son. <sup>58</sup>And her
+neighbours and her relations heard, that the Lord had magnified
+his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her. <sup>59</sup>And
+it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the
+child; and they called him after the name of his father,
+Zacharias. <sup>60</sup>And his mother spake and said, No; but he
+shall be called John. <sup>61</sup>And they said to her, There is
+not one among thy relations, who is called by this name.
+<sup>62</sup>And they made signs to his father, what he would
+have him called. <sup>63</sup>And desiring a writing tablet, he
+wrote, saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised.
+<sup>64</sup>Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue
+loosed, and he burst out in praises to God. <sup>65</sup>And
+great awe fell on all those who dwelt around them: and in all the
+mountainous country of Judea, all these circumstances were the
+subject of conversation. <sup>66</sup>And all who heard them laid
+them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this be!
+And the hand of the Lord was with him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>67</sup>And Zacharias his father was filled
+with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, <sup>68</sup>Blessed
+be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought
+redemption for his people; <sup>69</sup>and hath raised up a horn
+of salvation for us in the house of his servant David:
+<sup>70</sup>as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which
+have been from the beginning: <sup>71</sup>even preservation from
+our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
+<sup>72</sup>to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to
+remember his own holy covenant: <sup>73</sup>the oath which he
+sware to Abraham our father, <sup>74</sup>to give us, that we,
+secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should
+serve him, <sup>75</sup>in righteousness and holiness before him,
+all the days of our life. <sup>76</sup>And thou, child, shalt be
+called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the
+face of the Lord to prepare his ways; <sup>77</sup>to give the
+knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their
+sins, <sup>78</sup>through the bowels of mercy of our God; with
+which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on
+high, <sup>79</sup>to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in
+the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
+<sup>80</sup>And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and
+was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to
+Israel.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk2" id="luk2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW it came to pass in
+those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus,
+that the whole land should be registered. <sup>2</sup>(And this
+first enrolment was made by Cyrenius, <i>afterwards</i> governor
+of Syria) <sup>3</sup>And all went to be registered, every one to
+his own city. <sup>4</sup>Then Joseph also went up from Galilee,
+from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which
+is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and family of
+David; <sup>5</sup>to be enregistered with Mary, the wife
+espoused to him, who was big with child. <sup>6</sup>And it came
+to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she
+should be delivered. <sup>7</sup>And she brought forth a son, her
+first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling-clothes, and laid him in
+a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>And there were shepherds in that
+country abiding in the open air, and keeping guard over their
+flock by night. <sup>9</sup>And, behold, the angel of the Lord
+came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and
+they were exceedingly affrighted. <sup>10</sup>And the angel said
+unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of
+great joy, which shall be for all the people.
+<sup>11</sup>Because this day there is born for you a Saviour,
+which is Messiah, the Lord, in the city of David.
+<sup>12</sup>And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the
+babe in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger. <sup>13</sup>And
+suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the
+heavenly host, praising God, and saying, <sup>14</sup>Glory in
+the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace! towards men
+complacence. <sup>15</sup>And it came to pass, as the angels went
+from them into heaven, the men, the shepherds, said also to each
+other, Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath
+happened, which the Lord hath made known to us. <sup>16</sup>And
+they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe,
+lying in the manger: <sup>17</sup>and when they saw it, they made
+a public report of the declaration delivered to them respecting
+this child. <sup>18</sup>And all who heard it, marvelled at the
+things told them by the shepherds. <sup>19</sup>But Mary
+carefully preserved all these declarations, laying them together
+in her heart, in order to apprehend their meaning.
+<sup>20</sup>And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising
+God for all the things which they had heard and seen, exactly as
+had been told them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>And when eight days were fulfilled for
+circumcising the child, his name also was called JESUS, the name
+imposed by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And when the days of her purification
+were accomplished according to the law of Moses, they brought him
+to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; <sup>23</sup>as it is
+written in the law of the Lord, Every male child, that openeth
+the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord; <sup>24</sup>and to
+offer a sacrifice, according to what is prescribed in the law of
+the Lord, A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>And, behold, there was a man at
+Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and
+devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost
+was upon him. <sup>26</sup>And it had been divinely communicated
+to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, till he
+had seen the Lord’s Messiah. <sup>27</sup>And he came by the
+spirit into the temple; just as the parents were bringing in the
+child Jesus, that they might do according to what was the custom
+of the law concerning him; <sup>28</sup>and he took him into his
+arms, and blessed God, and said, <sup>29</sup>Now dismiss thy
+servant, Lord, according to thy word, in peace; <sup>30</sup>for
+my eyes have seen thy salvation, <sup>31</sup>which thou hast
+prepared before the face of all people. <sup>32</sup>A light to
+give revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to thy people
+Israel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>And Joseph and his mother were amazed
+at the things spoken concerning him. <sup>34</sup>And Simeon
+blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is
+appointed for the fall, and rising again of many in Israel; and
+for a marked object to be spoken against; <sup>35</sup>(so shall
+a dart pierce through thy own soul) that the reasonings of many
+hearts may be laid open,</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>36</sup>And there was Anna, a prophetess, the
+daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asser: she was far advanced
+in old age, having lived but seven years with a husband, from her
+virgin state: <sup>37</sup>though she was now a widow, of about
+eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple, attending
+the divine service, with fastings and prayers night and day:
+<sup>38</sup>and at the very same moment coming up, she also in
+turn confessed the Lord, and spake of him to all who were
+expecting redemption in Jerusalem.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>And when they had finished all things
+according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee,
+into their own city Nazareth. <sup>40</sup>And the child grew,
+and became endued with great powers of spirit, filled with
+wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>And his parents went annually to
+Jerusalem at the feast of the passover. <sup>42</sup>And when he
+was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem, according to the
+custom of the feast. <sup>43</sup>And when they had concluded the
+days, as they were returning, the child Jesus remained at
+Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew it not:
+<sup>44</sup>but supposing him to be in the company, they went a
+day’s journey; and they sought him among their relations and
+acquaintances; <sup>45</sup>and not finding him, they returned to
+Jerusalem in search of him. <sup>46</sup>And it came to pass
+after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the
+midst of the doctors, both hearing them and asking them
+questions. <sup>47</sup>And all who heard him, were in a
+transport of admiration, at his understanding and answers.
+<sup>48</sup>And when they saw him, they were struck with
+surprise; and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou behaved
+to us in this manner? lo! thy father and I have been seeking thee
+in anguish of heart. <sup>49</sup>And he said unto them,
+Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not know, that I must be
+occupied with my Father’s affairs? <sup>50</sup>And they
+understood not the meaning of what he spake to them.
+<sup>51</sup>And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth,
+and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all
+these sayings in her heart. <sup>52</sup>And Jesus advanced in
+wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk3" id="luk3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW in the fifteenth year
+of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of
+Judea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother
+tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias
+tetrarch of Abilene: <sup>2</sup>when Annas and Caiaphas were
+high-priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias
+in the wilderness; <sup>3</sup>and he came into all the country
+on the confines of Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance
+for the remission of sins; <sup>4</sup>as it is written in the
+book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, saying, “The voice of
+one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord,
+make his paths strait: <sup>5</sup>every valley shall be filled
+up, and every mountain and hill shall be levelled, and the
+crooked ways made strait, and the rough roads smooth:
+<sup>6</sup>and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”
+<sup>7</sup>He said, therefore, to the multitudes who came out to
+be baptised by him, Ye broods of vipers, who hath warned you to
+fly from the approaching wrath? <sup>8</sup>Produce then fruits
+worthy of repentance, and begin not to say in yourselves, We have
+a father, even Abraham; for I say unto you, That God is able out
+of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. <sup>9</sup>But
+now is the ax laid even to the root of the trees; every tree
+therefore that produceth not good fruit, is cut down and cast
+into the fire.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>And the multitudes asked him, saying,
+What then shall we do? <sup>11</sup>And he answering said to
+them, He that hath two coats, let him give to him that hath none;
+and he that hath provisions, let him do in like manner.
+<sup>12</sup>Then came also the farmers of the taxes to be
+baptised, and they said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
+<sup>13</sup>He said unto them, Exact nothing more than is
+appointed for you. <sup>14</sup>And the military men also asked
+him, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Extort nothing
+by force; nor turn informers; and be content with your pay.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Now when the people were in
+expectation, and many reasoned in their hearts respecting John,
+whether he were the Messiah, <sup>16</sup>John addressed himself
+to them all, saying, I indeed baptise you with water; but one
+mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not
+worthy to untie: he shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost and
+with fire; <sup>17</sup>whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and
+he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing-floor, and collect the
+wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with fire
+unquenchable. <sup>18</sup>Thus in many and various discourses
+exhorting them, he preached the glad tidings of the gospel to the
+people.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Now Herod the tetrarch, being reproved
+by him, on account of Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for
+all the other wicked actions which he had done,
+<sup>20</sup>added this also to all the rest, and shut up John in
+prison.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Now it came to pass, at the time when
+John was baptising all the people, that Jesus also was baptised,
+and as he prayed, the heaven was opened, <sup>22</sup>and the
+Holy Ghost descended in a bodily form, like a dove, upon him, and
+a voice came from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in
+thee I am well pleased.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>And Jesus himself was about thirty
+years of age when he began his ministry, being (as was supposed
+the son of Joseph) of Heli, <sup>24</sup>of Matthat, of Levi, of
+Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph, <sup>25</sup>of Mattathias, of Amos,
+of Naum, of Esli, of Nagge, <sup>26</sup>of Maath, of Mattathias,
+of Semei, of Joseph, of Juda, <sup>27</sup>of Joanna, of Rhesa,
+of Zerubbabel, of Salathiel, of Neri, <sup>28</sup>of Melchi, of
+Addi, of Cosam, of Elmodam, of Er, <sup>29</sup>of Jose, of
+Eliezer, of Jorim, of Matthat, of Levi, <sup>30</sup>of Simeon,
+of Judah, of Joseph, of Jonan, of Eliakim, <sup>31</sup>of Melea,
+of Menan, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David, <sup>32</sup>of
+Jesse, of Obed, of Booz, of Salmon, of Naasson, <sup>33</sup>of
+Aminadab, of Aram, of Esrom, of Phares, of Judah, <sup>34</sup>of
+Jacob, of Isaac, of Abraham, of Terah, of Nachor, <sup>35</sup>of
+Saruch, of Ragau, of Phalec, of Heber, of Sala, <sup>36</sup>of
+Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech, <sup>37</sup>of
+Methusaleh, of Enoch, of Jared, of Maleleel, of Cainan,
+<sup>38</sup>of Enos, of Seth, of Adam, <i>the son</i> of
+God.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk4" id="luk4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN Jesus full of the
+Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the spirit into
+the wilderness, <sup>2</sup>being tempted forty days by the
+devil; and did eat nothing during those days: and when they were
+ended, afterwards he was hungry. <sup>3</sup>And the devil said
+to him, If thou art the Son of God, command this stone that it
+become a loaf. <sup>4</sup>And Jesus answered him, saying, It is
+written, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of
+God.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And the devil taking him up into an
+exceeding high mountain, displayed before him all the kingdoms of
+the world in a moment of time: <sup>6</sup>and the devil said
+unto him, I will give thee all this authority, and the glory of
+these; for to me it is delivered, and to whomsoever I will, I
+give it. <sup>7</sup>If therefore thou wilt worship before me,
+all shall be thine. <sup>8</sup>And Jesus answering him, said,
+Get thee behind me, Satan, for it is written, “Thou shalt worship
+the Lord thy God, and to him alone shalt thou pay divine
+honour.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And he brought him to Jerusalem, and
+set him on a wing of the temple, and said to him, If thou art the
+Son of God, cast thy self down from hence: <sup>10</sup>for it is
+written, “He shall give his angels a charge over thee, to guard
+thee safely; <sup>11</sup>and that in their hands they shall bear
+thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.”
+<sup>12</sup>And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, “Thou
+shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” <sup>13</sup>And when the
+devil had closed all the temptation, he departed from him for a
+season.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And Jesus returned in the power of the
+Spirit into Galilee: and a report went out into all the region
+round about concerning him. <sup>15</sup>And he taught in their
+synagogues, being universally admired. <sup>16</sup>And he came
+to Nazareth, where he was brought up; and he went, according to
+his usual custom, into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and rose
+up to read. <sup>17</sup>And there was given to him the book of
+the prophet Isaiah: and unrolling the volume, he found the
+passage where it is written, <sup>18</sup>“The spirit of the Lord
+is upon me, for the work whereunto he hath anointed me; he hath
+sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor; to heal the contrite
+in heart; to proclaim liberty to the captives; and restore sight
+to the blind; to send forth the bruised free from bonds;
+<sup>19</sup>to publish the acceptable year of the Lord.”
+<sup>20</sup>And rolling up the volume, he gave it to the
+attendant officer, and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in
+the synagogue were attentively fixed on him. <sup>21</sup>And he
+began to say to them, To day this scripture is fulfilled in your
+ears. <sup>22</sup>And all concurred in their testimony to him,
+and marvelled at the gracious words which proceeded from his
+mouth. And they said, Is not this the son of Joseph?
+<sup>23</sup>And he said unto them, Ye will probably say to me
+this parable, Physician, heal thyself! the works which we have
+heard to have been performed by thee at Capernaum, do the like
+here in thy own country. <sup>24</sup>But he said, Verily, I say
+unto you, that no prophet is acceptable in his own country.
+<sup>25</sup>Now I tell you of a certainty, that there were many
+widows in the days of Elias, in Israel, when the heaven was shut
+up three years and six months, so that a grievous famine was upon
+all the land. <sup>26</sup>And unto none of them was Elias sent,
+but unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a widow woman.
+<sup>27</sup>And many lepers were in Israel in the days of the
+prophet Elisha, and no one of them was cleansed, but Naaman the
+Syrian. <sup>28</sup>And they were all filled with rage in the
+synagogue, when they heard these observations: <sup>29</sup>and
+rising up, dragged him out of the city, and led him to the brow
+of the hill, on which their city was built, in order to cast him
+down headlong: <sup>30</sup>but he passing through the midst of
+them, went away.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>And he came down to Capernaum, a city
+of Galilee, and was teaching them on the sabbath.
+<sup>32</sup>And they were struck with astonishment at his
+teaching; for his discourse was with authority. <sup>33</sup>And
+there was in the synagogue a man, who had a spirit of an unclean
+devil, and he roared out with a great cry, <sup>34</sup>saying,
+Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, Jesus the Nazarean?
+art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy
+One of God. <sup>35</sup>And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Stop thy
+mouth, and come out of him. And the devil throwing him down into
+the midst, came out of him, doing him no injury. <sup>36</sup>And
+amazement seized on all present, and they spake one to another,
+saying, What a word is this? for with authority and power he
+commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
+<sup>37</sup>And the fame of him went forth into all the adjacent
+region.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>38</sup>Then rising up out of the synagogue,
+he came into the house of Simon: and Simon’s mother-in-law was
+seized with a violent fever, and they besought him on her behalf.
+<sup>39</sup>And standing over her, he charged the fever <i>to
+depart</i>; and it left her: and immediately she arose, and
+waited upon them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>40</sup>So when the sun was set, all who had
+any indisposed with various diseases, brought them to him; and
+laying his hands severally on each of them, he cured them.
+<sup>41</sup>And devils also went out of many, crying out, and
+saying, Thou art the Messiah the Son of God. And rebuking them,
+he suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was the
+Messiah.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>42</sup>And as the day was coming on, he went
+forth and departed into a desert place: and the multitude sought
+him out, and came to him, and would have detained him that he
+should not leave them. <sup>43</sup>But he said unto them, I must
+preach the glad tidings of the kingdom of heaven in other cities
+also: for on this service am I sent. <sup>44</sup>And he
+continued preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk5" id="luk5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND it came to pass, as
+the multitude were thronging upon him, in order to hear the word
+of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret:
+<sup>2</sup>and he saw two vessels a-ground near the lake: but
+the fishermen were gone out of them, and washing their nets.
+<sup>3</sup>Then he went on board one of the vessels, which was
+Simon’s, and desired him to put off a little from the land: and
+sitting down, he taught the multitudes out of the vessel.
+<sup>4</sup>And when he ceased speaking, he said to Simon, Go off
+into deep water, and shoot your nets for a draught.
+<sup>5</sup>And Simon answering, said unto him, Sir, we have been
+toiling all night, and have taken nothing: but at thy command I
+will shoot the net. <sup>6</sup>And having done so, they inclosed
+a prodigious multitude of fishes; and their net was broken.
+<sup>7</sup>And they made signals to their partners in the other
+vessels, that they should come to their assistance. And they
+came, and filled both the vessels, so that they were ready to
+founder. <sup>8</sup>Then Simon Peter seeing it, fell down on his
+knees before Jesus, saying, Go from me; for I am a sinful man, O
+Lord! <sup>9</sup>For amazement had seized on him, and on all who
+were with him, at the draught of fishes which they had taken:
+<sup>10</sup>as also on James and John the sons of Zebedee, who
+were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not:
+henceforward thou shalt catch men. <sup>11</sup>And when they had
+brought their vessels on shore, they left all, and followed
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>And it came to pass as he was just at
+one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy! and seeing
+Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if
+thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. <sup>13</sup>And he
+stretching out his hand touched him, saying, I will: be thou
+cleansed. And instantly the leprosy departed from him.
+<sup>14</sup>And he commanded him to tell no man: but go shew
+thyself to the priest, and offer for thy purification, as Moses
+enjoined, for a testimony unto them. <sup>15</sup>Now the
+discourse concerning him more and more spread through the
+country: and vast multitudes came together to hear him, and to be
+cured by him of their disorders. <sup>16</sup>But he himself was
+in the desert for retirement and prayer.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>And on a certain day it happened that
+he was teaching, and there were sitting Pharisees, and doctors of
+the law, who had come from every town of Galilee, and Judea, and
+Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord for healing them was
+exercised. <sup>18</sup>And behold, men carried on a couch a man
+who was a paralytic; and sought to bring him into the house, and
+to place him before him. <sup>19</sup>And not discovering by what
+means they could introduce him, because of the crowd, they went
+up to the roof, and through the tiling let him down with his
+little couch into the midst, before Jesus. <sup>20</sup>And
+seeing their faith, he saith to him, Man, thy sins are forgiven
+thee. <sup>21</sup>And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason,
+saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive
+sins but God alone? <sup>22</sup>And Jesus knowing their
+reasoning, in reply said to them, Why do ye reason in your
+hearts? <sup>23</sup>for which is the easier? to say, Thy sins
+are forgiven; or to say, Arise and walk? <sup>24</sup>But that ye
+may know that the Son of man hath authority upon earth to forgive
+sins, (he saith to the paralytic,) I say to thee, Arise, and take
+up thy couch, and go into thy house. <sup>25</sup>And instantly
+he rose up before them, took up that on which he had lain, and
+went away to his house, giving glory to God. <sup>26</sup>And an
+extacy of admiration seized upon them all, and they glorified
+God; and they were filled with awe, saying, We have seen
+wondrously strange things to-day.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>And after these things he went out,
+and saw a farmer of the taxes, named Levi, sitting at the
+custom-house: and he said unto him, Follow me. <sup>28</sup>And
+leaving all behind, he rose, and followed him. <sup>29</sup>And
+Levi made him a great entertainment at his house and there was a
+great number of publicans and others, sitting at table with them.
+<sup>30</sup>And their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his
+disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and
+sinners? <sup>31</sup>And Jesus answering said unto them, They
+who are well, have no need of a physician: but they who have
+illness. <sup>32</sup>I came not to call righteous men, but
+sinners, to repentance.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>Then said they unto him, Why do the
+disciples of John observe frequent fasts, and make prayers; but
+thine are eating and drinking? <sup>34</sup>And he said unto
+them, Can you make the children of the bridechamber fast, as long
+as the bridegroom is with them? <sup>35</sup>But the days will
+come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then
+shall they fast in those days. <sup>36</sup>Then he spake a
+parable unto them, No man putteth a patch of new cloth on an old
+garment; but if otherwise, both the new makes a rent, and the
+patch from the new is not of a piece with the old.
+<sup>37</sup>And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; for if
+he doth, the new wine will burst the bottles, and it will itself
+be spilled, and the bottles be destroyed. <sup>38</sup>But new
+wine should be put into new bottles; then both are preserved.
+<sup>39</sup>And no man drinking old wine, immediately desires
+new: for he saith, The old is better.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk6" id="luk6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND it came to pass on the
+sabbath after the second day of the passover, that he was passing
+through the cornfields; and the disciples plucked the ears of
+corn, and did eat, rubbing them out in their hands.
+<sup>2</sup>Then said some of the Pharisees unto them, Why do ye
+that which is not lawful on the sabbath-day? <sup>3</sup>And
+Jesus answering said to them; Have ye never read what David did,
+when he was hungry, and those who were with him? <sup>4</sup>how
+he entered into the house of God, and took the loaves of
+shew-bread, and did eat, and gave also to those who were with
+him; which it was not lawful for any to eat, but the priests
+alone? <sup>5</sup>And he said, The Son of man is Lord also of
+the sabbath-day.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>And it came to pass on another sabbath,
+that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and a man was
+there, and his right hand was shrunk. <sup>7</sup>Then the
+scribes and Pharisees watched him, if he would heal on the
+sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him.
+<sup>8</sup>Now he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who
+had the withered hand, Rise, and stand in the midst. And he
+arose, and stood up. <sup>9</sup>Then said Jesus unto them, I
+will ask you a question; Is it lawful to do good on the
+sabbath-day, or to do evil? to preserve life or to destroy it?
+<sup>10</sup>And looking round upon them all, he said to the man,
+Stretch out thine hand; and he did so: and his hand was restored
+sound as the other. <sup>11</sup>But they were filled with
+madness, and talked earnestly to each other what they could do to
+Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Now it came to pass in those days,
+that he went out into a mountain to pray and continued all night
+in an oratory of God. <sup>13</sup>And when it was day, he called
+his disciples to him; and elected from them twelve, whom he named
+Apostles: <sup>14</sup>Simon, whom he also called Peter, and
+Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
+<sup>15</sup>Matthew and Thomas, James son of Alpheus, and Simon
+called the Zealous, <sup>16</sup>Jude the brother of James, and
+Judas Iscariot, who also was the traitor. <sup>17</sup>And coming
+down with them, he stood on a level spot: and the crowd of his
+disciples, and a vast multitude of people from all Judea and
+Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear
+him, and to be healed of their diseases; <sup>18</sup>and they
+who were disturbed with unclean spirits: and they were cured.
+<sup>19</sup>And all the multitude strove to touch him, for there
+went virtue out of him, and healed them all.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>And he lifted up his eyes on his
+disciples, and said, Blessed are ye poor, for yours is the
+kingdom of God. <sup>21</sup>Blessed are ye who hunger now, for
+ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall
+laugh. <sup>22</sup>Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and
+when they shall separate you from them, and shall revile you, and
+shall cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.
+<sup>23</sup>Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy; for, lo! your
+reward is great in heaven: for after the same manner did your
+fathers to the prophets. <sup>24</sup>But wo unto you who are
+rich! for ye have received your consolation. <sup>25</sup>Wo unto
+you who are full! for ye shall hunger. Wo unto you who laugh now!
+for ye shall mourn and weep. <sup>26</sup>Wo unto you, when men
+shall speak well of you! for just so did their fathers of the
+false prophets. <sup>27</sup>But I say to you who hear, Love your
+enemies, do good to those who hate you; <sup>28</sup>bless those
+who curse you, and pray for those who wantonly insult you.
+<sup>29</sup>To him that smiteth thee on the cheek, offer the
+other also; and from him who would take from thee thy cloak,
+withhold not thy coat also. <sup>30</sup>And give to every one
+that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy goods, demand
+them not again. <sup>31</sup>And as ye would that men should do
+unto you, do ye also to them in like manner.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>And if ye love them that love you,
+what thanks are due to you? for even sinners love those who love
+them. <sup>33</sup>And if ye do good to them who do good to you,
+what thanks have ye? do not even sinners the same thing?
+<sup>34</sup>And if ye lend to those, from whom ye hope to
+receive back again, what thanks are due to you? for sinners lend
+to sinners, that they may receive an equivalent. <sup>35</sup>But
+love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing in
+return: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the
+children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the unthankful and
+to the wicked. <sup>36</sup>Be ye therefore compassionate, as
+also your Father is compassionate. <sup>37</sup>And judge not,
+that ye be not judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be
+condemned: <sup>38</sup>give, and there shall be given unto you;
+good measure pressed down, and shook, and running over, shall
+they give into your lap. For with what measure ye mete, it shall
+be measured back to you again.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>And he spake a parable unto them, Can
+the blind lead the blind? will they not both fall into the pit?
+<sup>40</sup>The disciple is not above his teacher; but every one
+who is completely taught shall be as his master.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>But why beholdest thou the mote which
+is in thy brother’s eye, but observest not the beam which is in
+thine own eye? <sup>42</sup>Or how canst thou say to thy brother,
+Brother, permit me to take off the mote which is on thine eye,
+not seeing thyself the beam in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite!
+cast out the beam which is in thine eye, and then shalt thou see
+distinctly to take off the mote which is in thy brother’s eye.
+<sup>43</sup>For there is no good tree which produceth fruit of a
+bad quality; neither doth a tree of a bad sort produce good
+fruit. <sup>44</sup>Every tree is known by its own peculiar
+fruit. For men do not gather figs from off thorns, nor do they
+gather from the bramble a bunch of grapes. <sup>45</sup>A good
+man, out of the good treasure of his heart, produceth what is
+good; and a wicked man, from the evil treasure in his heart,
+produceth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the
+heart the mouth speaketh. <sup>46</sup>And why call ye me, Lord,
+Lord, and do not the things which I say? <sup>47</sup>Every one
+who cometh to me, and heareth my words, and puts them in
+practice, I will shew you to whom he is like: <sup>48</sup>he is
+like to a man, building a house, who digged, and sunk deep, and
+laid the foundation on a rock; and when there was a flood, the
+river rushed violently against that house, and was not of force
+to shake it, for it was founded on a rock. <sup>49</sup>But he
+that heareth, and doth not practice, is like a man who built his
+house on the earth without a foundation; against which the river
+rushed violently, and immediately it fell; and the crash of the
+fall of that house was great.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk7" id="luk7">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW after he had finished
+all these sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into
+Capernaum. <sup>2</sup>And the servant of a certain centurion,
+who was very valuable to him, being seized with an illness, was
+ready to die. <sup>3</sup>But when he heard of Jesus, he sent
+unto him the elders of the Jews, entreating him that he would
+come and preserve the life of his servant. <sup>4</sup>And when
+they came to Jesus, they entreated him importunately, saying, He
+is a worthy man on whom thou wilt confer this favour:
+<sup>5</sup>for he loveth our nation, and hath himself built us a
+synagogue. <sup>6</sup>Then Jesus went with them. And when he was
+now not far from the house, the centurion dispatched towards him
+friends, saying to him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not
+deserving that thou shouldest enter beneath my roof.
+<sup>7</sup>Therefore neither did I think myself worthy to come
+unto thee, but speak in a word, and my servant will be cured.
+<sup>8</sup>For I also am a man under authority, and have under
+my command soldiers; and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and
+to another, Come hither, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do
+this, and he doeth it. <sup>9</sup>Then Jesus, on hearing these
+things, respected him highly, and turning to the multitude which
+was following him, he said, I tell you, I have not found such
+faith, even in Israel. <sup>10</sup>And they who were sent, on
+their return to the house, found the servant who was sick in
+perfect health.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And it came to pass the next day, that
+he went into a city called Nain; and a considerable number of his
+disciples went with him, and a vast multitude. <sup>12</sup>And
+as he drew near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was
+carrying out, an only son to his mother, and she a widow; and a
+great concourse of the city was with her. <sup>13</sup>And when
+Jesus saw her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said
+unto her, Weep not. <sup>14</sup>And approaching, he touched the
+bier: and the bearers stood still; and he said, Young man, I say
+to thee, Arise. <sup>15</sup>And the dead man sat up, and began
+to speak: and he delivered him to his mother. <sup>16</sup>And
+fear fell on all, and they glorified God, saying, That a great
+prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath looked down with
+mercy on his people. <sup>17</sup>And this account respecting him
+went abroad through all Judea, and all the region adjacent.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>And his disciples informed John of all
+these things. <sup>19</sup>And John calling two certain persons
+of his disciples, sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that
+cometh, or are we to expect another? <sup>20</sup>Then the men
+came to him, saying, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying,
+Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another?
+<sup>21</sup>And in that very hour he cured many of diseases and
+acute complaints, and evil spirits; and to many blind persons he
+gave sight. <sup>22</sup>And Jesus addressing them, said, Go,
+tell John what things ye have seen and heard: that the blind
+recover sight, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have
+the gospel preached unto them. <sup>23</sup>And blessed is he,
+whosoever shall not be offended at me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Now when John’s messengers were
+departed, he began to speak to the people concerning John, What
+went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the
+wind? <sup>25</sup>But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in
+delicate garments? Behold, they who indulge in soft raiment, and
+delicate food, are in king’s palaces. <sup>26</sup>But what went
+ye out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a
+prophet. <sup>27</sup>For this is he of whom it is written,
+Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare
+thy way before thee. <sup>28</sup>For I tell you, of those born
+from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist:
+but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than
+he. <sup>29</sup>And all the people when they heard it, and the
+publicans, glorified God, being baptised with the baptism of
+John. <sup>30</sup>But the Pharisees and teachers of the law
+rejected the counsel of God towards themselves, not being
+baptised by him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>And the Lord said, To what then shall
+I compare the men of this generation? and to what are they like?
+<sup>32</sup>They are like to children sitting in the markets,
+and calling to each other, and saying, We have played the flute
+to you, and ye have not danced; we have raised the cry of
+mourning, and ye have not wept. <sup>33</sup>For John the Baptist
+came neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath
+a devil. <sup>34</sup>The Son of man is come eating and drinking,
+and ye say, A gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of
+publicans and sinners! <sup>35</sup>though wisdom hath been
+justified by her children.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>36</sup>Then one of the Pharisees invited him
+to eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat
+down to table. <sup>37</sup>And, behold, a certain woman in the
+city, who was a notorious offender, when she knew that Jesus was
+sitting at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster
+vessel of odoriferous balm, <sup>38</sup>and standing at his feet
+behind him, began to water his feet with her tears, and to wipe
+them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed
+them with the perfumed balm. <sup>39</sup>And when the Pharisee
+who had invited him saw it, he said within himself, If this man
+were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of a woman this
+is that toucheth him; for she is a notorious sinner.
+<sup>40</sup>And Jesus addressing himself to him said, Simon, I
+have somewhat to say to thee. And he said, Master, speak
+freely.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>A certain creditor had two debtors,
+the one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.
+<sup>42</sup>But having nothing to pay, he forgave them both.
+Tell me, which of these, then, will love him most?
+<sup>43</sup>And Simon answering said, I suppose, he to whom he
+forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast judged rightly.
+<sup>44</sup>So turning to the woman, he said to Simon, Thou
+seest this woman? I came into thine house, even water for my feet
+thou gavest not; but she hath washed my feet with her tears, and
+wiped them with the hairs of her head. <sup>45</sup>One kiss hast
+thou not given me, but she from the time she hath come in, hath
+not ceased tenderly to kiss my feet. <sup>46</sup>My head with
+oil thou hast not anointed; but she hath anointed my feet with
+odoriferous balm. <sup>47</sup>For which cause, I tell thee, her
+many sins are forgiven, for she hath loved much: but to whom a
+little is forgiven, he loveth little. <sup>48</sup>And he said to
+her, Thy sins are forgiven. <sup>49</sup>And they who sat at
+table with him began to say in themselves, Who is this, who even
+forgives sins? <sup>50</sup>But he said unto the woman, Thy faith
+hath saved thee; go in peace.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk8" id="luk8">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND it came to pass
+afterwards, that he went through every city and village,
+preaching and publishing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God,
+and the twelve with him. <sup>2</sup>And certain women who had
+been cured of evil spirits and sicknesses, Mary called Magdalene,
+from whom seven devils had gone out. <sup>3</sup>And Joanna the
+wife of Chuza, Herod’s lieutenant-governor, and Susanna, and many
+others, who ministred to his support out of their
+possessions.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Now when a vast multitude was
+collected, even those who came to him out of every city, he spake
+by a parable. <sup>5</sup>A sower went out to sow his seed; and
+as he sowed, some fell by the road side, and was trodden under
+foot, and the birds of the air devoured it up. <sup>6</sup>And
+other seed fell on a rock, and vegetating, withered because it
+had no moisture. <sup>7</sup>And other seed fell amidst thorns,
+and the thorns springing up with it, choked it. <sup>8</sup>And
+some fell on good ground, and shooting up, produced fruit an
+hundred fold. So saying, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let
+him hear.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Then his disciples asked him, saying.
+What might this parable mean? <sup>10</sup>And he said, To you it
+is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God; but to the
+rest in parables: that seeing they may not perceive, and hearing
+may not comprehend. <sup>11</sup>Now this is the parable: The
+seed is the word of God. <sup>12</sup>They by the road side, are
+such as hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh the word from
+their heart, that they should not be saved in believing.
+<sup>13</sup>And they on the rock, are such as when they have
+heard, with joy embrace the word; and these have not root, who
+for a time believe, and in a season of trial apostasize.
+<sup>14</sup>And that which fell among thorns, are they having
+heard, and going away, are choked by the cares, and wealth, and
+pleasures of life, and bring forth no perfect fruit.
+<sup>15</sup>But that on the good ground are they who having
+heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, and
+bring forth fruit with patience.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>No man lighting a lamp hides it with a
+cover, or putteth it under a bed, but on a stand, that they who
+are coming in, may see the light. <sup>17</sup>For there is
+nothing hid which shall not be made manifest, nor concealed,
+which shall not be known and brought to light. <sup>18</sup>Take
+heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be
+given; and whosoever hath not, even what he seemeth to have shall
+be taken away from.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Then came to him his mother and his
+brethren, and could not come near him because of the crowd.
+<sup>20</sup>And it was told him, saying, Thy mother and thy
+brethren are standing without, desirous of seeing thee.
+<sup>21</sup>Then he answered and said to them, My mother and my
+brethren are they, who hear the word of God, and practise it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And it came to pass on one of the
+days, that he went himself into a ship, and his disciples, and
+said unto them, Let us pass over to the farther side of the lake.
+And they set fail. <sup>23</sup>And while they were on the
+passage, he went to sleep: and a hurricane of wind rushed down on
+the lake; and they were filled with water, and imminent danger.
+<sup>24</sup>Then they came and awoke him, saying, Master,
+Master, we are perishing. Then arising, he issued his command to
+the wind, and the billows of water, and they subsided, and there
+was a calm. <sup>25</sup>And he said to them, Where is your
+faith? And they feared and were astonished, saying one to
+another, Well! what a man is this! that he commands even the
+winds and the sea, and they obey him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>And they sailed over unto the region
+of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. <sup>27</sup>And as
+he landed, there met him a certain man from the city, who had
+devils for a long while, and kept no clothes on him, and never
+abode in a house, but in the tombs. <sup>28</sup>But when he saw
+Jesus, roaring out, he fell down before him, and said with a loud
+voice, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God Most
+High? I pray thee, torment me not. <sup>29</sup>For he had
+commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man; for many
+times it had seized on him; and though under a guard, and bound
+with chains and fetters; yet bursting the bonds, he was driven by
+the devil into the desert places. <sup>30</sup>Then Jesus asked
+him, saying, What is thy name? and he said, Legion: for many
+devils were entered into him. <sup>31</sup>And he besought him
+that he would not order them to go into the abyss.
+<sup>32</sup>Now a herd of many swine was there feeding on the
+mountain; and they besought him that he would permit them to
+enter into them. And he permitted them. <sup>33</sup>Then the
+devils going out of the man, entered into the swine; and the herd
+rushed down a precipice into the lake, and was suffocated.
+<sup>34</sup>But when those who fed them saw what was done they
+fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country places.
+<sup>35</sup>And they came out to see what had happened; and they
+came to Jesus, and found the man sitting, from whom the devils
+were gone out, clothed, and in his sound mind, at the feet of
+Jesus; and they were afraid. <sup>36</sup>Then they also who had
+seen how the demoniac was recovered, told them. <sup>37</sup>And
+the whole multitude of the country around the Gadarenes,
+entreated him to depart from them; for they were seized with
+great terror: and he embarked on the vessel, and returned.
+<sup>38</sup>And the man out of whom the devils had gone,
+besought him to be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,
+<sup>39</sup>Return to thy house, and declare what things God
+hath done for thee. And he went away, and published through the
+whole city what things Jesus had done for him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>40</sup>And it came to pass, when Jesus
+returned, the people welcomed him, for they were all waiting for
+him. <sup>41</sup>And, behold, there came a man whose name was
+Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and falling at the
+feet of Jesus, he entreated him to come to his house;
+<sup>42</sup>for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old,
+and she was dying: and as he was going, the multitude thronged
+him. <sup>43</sup>And a woman, who had a flux of blood, for
+twelve years, who had spent all her substance on physicians, and
+could not get a cure from any; <sup>44</sup>coming behind him,
+touched the fringe of his garment; and instantly the flux of her
+blood stopped. <sup>45</sup>And Jesus said, Who touched me? And
+when all denied, Peter, and those who were with him, said,
+Master, the multitudes throng and press thee, and sayest thou,
+Who hath touched me? <sup>46</sup>Then said Jesus, Some person
+hath touched me, for I know that miraculous power is gone out
+from me. <sup>47</sup>Then the woman seeing she was not hid, came
+trembling, and falling down before him, declared to him before
+all the people, for what cause she had touched him; and how she
+was cured instantaneously. <sup>48</sup>Then he said unto her, Be
+of good cheer, daughter, thy faith hath made thee well; go in
+peace.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>49</sup>And while he was yet speaking, a
+person came to the ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy
+daughter is dead, give the master no further trouble.
+<sup>50</sup>Then Jesus hearing it, addressed him, saying, Fear
+not, only believe, and she shall be saved. <sup>51</sup>And
+entering into the house, he suffered no person to come in, but
+Peter, and James, and John, and the father and mother of the
+child. <sup>52</sup>Now all were weeping and lamenting her: and
+he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep. <sup>53</sup>And
+they derided him, for they knew that she was dead.
+<sup>54</sup>And he put them all without, and taking her by the
+hand, cried, saying, Maid, arise! <sup>55</sup>And her spirit
+returned, and she immediately arose; and he commanded to give her
+something to eat. <sup>56</sup>And her parents were struck with
+amazement. But he enjoined them to tell no man what was done.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk9" id="luk9">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN calling his twelve
+disciples, he gave them power and authority over all devils, and
+to cure diseases. <sup>2</sup>And he sent them to preach the
+kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. <sup>3</sup>And he said to
+them, Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs, nor satchel,
+nor bread, nor money, nor have two coats each. <sup>4</sup>And
+into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence go out.
+<sup>5</sup>And whosoever shall not receive you, when ye go out
+of that city, shake off the dust from your feet, for a testimony
+against them. <sup>6</sup>And they went forth, and passed through
+the villages, preaching the gospel, and performing cures
+everywhere.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Then Herod the tetrarch heard of all
+things that were done by him; and he was in much distraction of
+mind, because it was said by some, that John was risen from the
+dead: <sup>8</sup>and of some that Elias had appeared; and of
+others, that one of the ancient prophets was risen again.
+<sup>9</sup>And Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, of
+whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>And when the apostles returned, they
+told him what they had done. And taking them, he withdrew
+privately into a desert place belonging to the city called
+Bethsaida. <sup>11</sup>But when the multitudes knew it, they
+followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the
+kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure.
+<sup>12</sup>Now the day began to decline: and the twelve coming
+to him, said, Dismiss the multitude, that going away into the
+villages and farms round about, they may lodge and find
+provision; for here we are in a desert place. <sup>13</sup>Then
+he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no
+more than five loaves, and two fishes; unless we go somewhere and
+buy provisions for all this multitude: <sup>14</sup>for there
+were about five thousand men. Then said he to his disciples, Make
+them sit down by fifties each in companies. <sup>15</sup>And they
+did so: and they made them all sit down. <sup>16</sup>And taking
+the five loaves, and the two fishes, looking up to heaven, he
+blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before
+the multitude. <sup>17</sup>And they did all eat, and were
+filled; and there were taken up of the fragments which were more
+than enough for them, twelve baskets.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>And it came to pass, as he had been
+praying in retirement, his disciples were with him, and he asked
+them, Who do the multitudes say that I am? <sup>19</sup>And they
+answering said, John the Baptist; but some Elias; and others,
+that one of the old prophets is risen again. <sup>20</sup>And he
+said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering
+said, The Messiah of God. <sup>21</sup>And strictly charging
+them, he commanded, that they should tell no man this:
+<sup>22</sup>saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and
+be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be
+put to death, and on the third day rise again.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>And he said unto them, If any man will
+come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily,
+and follow me. <sup>24</sup>For whosoever would preserve his life
+shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake,
+shall preserve it. <sup>25</sup>For what advantage hath a man in
+gaining all the would, if he destroy himself, or be punished with
+the loss of life? <sup>26</sup>For whosoever shall be ashamed of
+me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when
+he cometh in his own glory, and his father’s, and of the holy
+angels. <sup>27</sup>And I tell you of a certainty, there are
+some of those who stand here, who shall not taste death, till
+they see the kingdom of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>And it was about eight days after
+these discourses, that taking Peter, and John, and James, he went
+up into a mountain to pray. <sup>29</sup>And it came to pass, as
+he was at prayer, that the appearance of his countenance was
+altered, and his raiment white and refulgent. <sup>30</sup>And,
+lo! two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elias:
+<sup>31</sup>who appeared in glory, and mentioned his departure,
+which he was ready to accomplish at Jerusalem. <sup>32</sup>But
+Peter and they who were with him were weighed down with sleep:
+but when they awoke, they beheld his glory, and the two men who
+were standing with them. <sup>33</sup>And it came to pass, as
+they were departing from him, Peter said unto Jesus, it is well
+that we are here, and we will make three tents, one for thee, and
+one for Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said.
+<sup>34</sup>And as he was thus speaking, a cloud came and
+overshadowed them: and they were afraid as they were entering
+into the cloud. <sup>35</sup>And a voice came out of the cloud,
+saying, This is my beloved Son; hear him. <sup>36</sup>And when
+the voice ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they held their
+peace, and told no man in those days a word of the things which
+they had seen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>37</sup>And it came to pass, on the next day,
+when they came down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
+<sup>38</sup>And, behold, a man from among the multitude cried
+out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, look upon my son; for he
+is my only begotten. <sup>39</sup>And, behold! a spirit taketh
+him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with
+foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him.
+<sup>40</sup>And I besought thy disciples that they would cast
+him out, and they could not. <sup>41</sup>Then Jesus answering,
+said, O faithless and perverse generation! how long shall I be
+with you, how long shall I bear with you? bring hither thy son.
+<sup>42</sup>And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him
+down, and violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean
+spirit, and cured the child; and restored him to his father.
+<sup>43</sup>And they were all struck with amazement at the
+mighty power of God. And while they were all wondering at the
+things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
+<sup>44</sup>Keep ye these sayings in your ears; for the Son of
+man shall be betrayed into the hands of men. <sup>45</sup>And
+they understood not that declaration, and it was hid from them,
+that they should not comprehend its meaning: and they were afraid
+to ask him concerning that saying.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>46</sup>Then a dispute sprang up among them,
+which of them should be the greatest. <sup>47</sup>But Jesus
+knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set
+him by his side, <sup>48</sup>and said unto them, Whosoever shall
+receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever
+receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least
+among you all, he shall be great.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>49</sup>Then John addressing him said, Master,
+we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him,
+because he followed not with us. <sup>50</sup>And Jesus said to
+him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us, is for
+us.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>51</sup>And it came to pass, as the days
+hastened to their period when he should be received up <i>to
+glory</i>, that he resolutely set his face to go to Jerusalem;
+<sup>52</sup>and sent messengers before his face; and they
+advancing entered into a Samaritan village, to make preparation
+for him. <sup>53</sup>And they would not admit him, because his
+face was directed to Jerusalem. <sup>54</sup>And when the
+disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that
+we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, just
+as Elias did? <sup>55</sup>And turning to them, he reproved them,
+and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of: <sup>56</sup>for the
+Son of man came not to destroy men’s lives, but to preserve them.
+And he proceeded to another village.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>57</sup>And it came to pass, as they were
+walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will
+follow thee whithersoever thou goest. <sup>58</sup>And Jesus Said
+to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests,
+but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>59</sup>And he said to another, Follow me. And
+he said, Lord, permit me first to return home, and put my father
+in his grave. <sup>60</sup>And Jesus said unto him, Leave the
+dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of
+God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>61</sup>Then said another, I will follow thee,
+Lord, but give me leave first to bid adieu to those at my house.
+<sup>62</sup>But Jesus said unto him, No man laying his hand on
+the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the
+kingdom of God.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk10" id="luk10">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN after these things
+the Lord appointed other seventy persons also, and sent them, two
+and two before his face, into every city and place, whither he
+himself designed to go. <sup>2</sup>He said therefore unto them,
+The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers few: pray ye
+therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he would send out
+labourers into his harvest. <sup>3</sup>Go forth! behold, I send
+you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. <sup>4</sup>Carry
+neither purse, nor scrip, nor sandals: and stay to salute no man
+on the road. <sup>5</sup>And into whatever house ye enter, first
+say, Peace be to this house. <sup>6</sup>And if the Son of peace
+be there, your peace shall rest upon it; but if not, it shall
+return back to you again. <sup>7</sup>And in the same family
+abide, eating and drinking such as they have: for the labourer is
+worthy of his hire. Go not about from house to house.
+<sup>8</sup>And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they welcome
+you, eat whatever is set before you: <sup>9</sup>and heal the
+sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is
+come nigh unto you. <sup>10</sup>And into whatsoever city ye
+enter, and they receive you not, go out into the streets of it,
+and say, <sup>11</sup>Even the dust of your city, which sticks to
+us, we shake off against you: nevertheless this know, that the
+kingdom of God is come near to you. <sup>12</sup>Now I tell you,
+that it shall be more tolerable for Sodom in that day, than for
+that city. <sup>13</sup>Wo to thee Chorazin! wo to thee
+Bethsaida! for if the miracles which have been done in thee, had
+been done in Tyre and Sidon, long ago sitting in sackcloth and
+ashes, would they have repented. <sup>14</sup>But it shall be
+more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you.
+<sup>15</sup>And thou Capernaum, which hast been lifted up to
+heaven, shalt be cast down to hell. <sup>16</sup>He that heareth
+you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he
+that despiseth me, despiseth Him that sent me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Then the seventy returned with joy,
+saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through thy name.
+<sup>18</sup>And he said unto them, I beheld Satan falling as
+lightning from heaven. <sup>19</sup>Behold, I give you power to
+tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the
+enemy; and nothing shalt in any wise hurt you.
+<sup>20</sup>Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits
+are made subject to you; but rejoice rather, that your names are
+inscribed in the heavens.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>In the same hour Jesus exulted in
+spirit, and said, I ascribe glory to thee, Father, Lord of heaven
+and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and
+intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes: be it so, O Father!
+since such is thy good pleasure. <sup>22</sup>All things are
+given up to me by my Father: and no man knoweth who is the Son,
+but the Father; and who is the Father, but the Son, and he to
+whomsoever the Son is pleased to reveal him. <sup>23</sup>Then
+turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes
+which see the things which ye see: <sup>24</sup>for I tell you,
+that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which
+ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things which ye
+hear, and have not heard them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>And, behold, a certain doctor of the
+law arose, to make trial of him, saying, Master, by doing what
+shall I inherit eternal life? <sup>26</sup>And he said unto him,
+What is written in the law? How readest thou? <sup>27</sup>And he
+answering said, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy
+heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might, and with
+all thy understanding, and thy neighbour as thyself.”
+<sup>28</sup>And he said unto him, Thou hast answered rightly:
+this do, and thou shalt live. <sup>29</sup>Then he, desirous to
+make himself appear a righteous person, said unto Jesus, And who
+is my neighbour? <sup>30</sup>Then Jesus answering said, A
+certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among
+robbers, who, when they had both stripped him, and covered him
+with wounds, got off, leaving him half dead. <sup>31</sup>And it
+so fell out, that a certain priest went down that way, and seeing
+him, he kept the opposite side of the road. <sup>32</sup>And a
+Levite also, in the same way, being near the place, came, and
+seeing him, kept the opposite side of the road. <sup>33</sup>But
+a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him, was
+moved with compassion, <sup>34</sup>and coming up to him, bound
+up his wounds, after pouring on them oil and wine; then setting
+him on his own beast, he led him to an inn, and took particular
+care of him. <sup>35</sup>And on the morrow, as he was departing,
+he took out of his purse two denarii, and gave them to the
+innkeeper, and said to him, Take great care of him; and whatever
+farther expence may be incurred, when I return, I will repay
+thee. <sup>36</sup>Which then of these three do you suppose to be
+the neighbour of him who fell into the robbers’ hands?
+<sup>37</sup>And he said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then
+said Jesus to him, Go, and do thou exactly the same.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>38</sup>And it came to pass, as they were
+travelling, that he entered into a certain village; and a woman,
+named Martha, received him into her house. <sup>39</sup>And she
+had a sister called Mary, who sitting down also at the feet of
+Jesus, hearkened to his discourse. <sup>40</sup>But Martha was
+hurrying about to provide a large entertainment, and coming up to
+him, she said, Lord, is it no concern to thee, that my sister
+hath left me to make the whole provision by myself? bid her
+therefore to assist me. <sup>41</sup>But Jesus answering said to
+her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and disturbing thyself
+about many things. <sup>42</sup>But of one thing there is need:
+and Mary hath made her election of that good portion, which shall
+not be taken away from her.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk11" id="luk11">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND it came to pass, as he
+was in a certain place praying, when he had done, one of his
+disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as John also
+taught his disciples. <sup>2</sup>And he said unto them, When ye
+pray say, Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name:
+thy kingdom come: thy will be done as in heaven so upon earth.
+<sup>3</sup>Give us our necessary food, day by day:
+<sup>4</sup>and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every
+one who is indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation; but
+deliver us from the wicked one.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And he said unto them, Which of you
+shall have a friend, and he shall go to him at midnight, and say
+to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; <sup>6</sup>for a friend of
+mine is come to me off a journey, and I have nothing to set
+before him. <sup>7</sup>And he from within answering, shall say,
+Give me no farther trouble: my door is already locked, and my
+children are with me in bed; I am unable to rise and give thee.
+<sup>8</sup>I tell you, though even he would not rise and give
+him because he is his friend; yet because of his importunity,
+roused up, he will give him as many as he needeth.
+<sup>9</sup>And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
+seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
+<sup>10</sup>For every one who asketh, receiveth; and he that
+seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
+<sup>11</sup>For what father of you, if his son ask a loaf, will
+he give him a stone? or if a fish, will he for a fish give him a
+serpent? <sup>12</sup>or if he ask also an egg, will he give him
+a scorpion? <sup>13</sup>If ye then, evil as ye are, know how to
+give good gifts to your children; how much more shall your
+Father, who is in heaven, give his Holy Spirit to those who ask
+him?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And he was casting out a devil, and it
+was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the
+dumb person spake, and the people marvelled. <sup>15</sup>But
+some of them said, He casteth out devils by Beelzebub the prince
+of the devils. <sup>16</sup>But others, tempting him, sought of
+him a sign from heaven. <sup>17</sup>But he, knowing their
+thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is
+laid waste; and a house against a house, falleth.
+<sup>18</sup>And if Satan also be divided against himself, how
+shall his kingdom be established? because ye say, that I cast out
+devils by Beelzebub. <sup>19</sup>But if I by Beelzebub cast out
+devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore they shall
+be your judges. <sup>20</sup>But if with the finger of God I cast
+out devils, then, verily the kingdom of God is come unto you.
+<sup>21</sup>When a strong man, in complete armour, guards his
+palace, his goods are in peace. <sup>22</sup>But when a stronger
+person than he coming, vanquisheth him, he takes away his suit of
+armour in which he confided, and distributes the spoils.
+<sup>23</sup>He that is not with me is against me; and he that
+gathereth not with me, scattereth abroad.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>When the unclean spirit goeth out of a
+man, he passes through places destitute of water, seeking repose;
+and not finding it, saith, I will go back to my habitation from
+whence I came out: <sup>25</sup>and coming, he findeth it swept
+and furnished. <sup>26</sup>Then goeth he, and taketh seven other
+spirits, more wicked than himself; and they entering in, take up
+their abode there: and the last state of that man is worse than
+the first.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>And it came to pass as he was speaking
+these words, a certain woman from among the multitude lift up her
+voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and
+the breasts which thou hast sucked. <sup>28</sup>But he said, Yea
+rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and observe
+it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>Then the multitudes thronging around
+him, he began to say, This is a wicked generation: it seeketh a
+sign, and no sign shall be given it, but the sign of Jonah the
+prophet. <sup>30</sup>For as Jonas was a sign to the Ninevites,
+so shall the Son of man also be to this generation.
+<sup>31</sup>The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment
+against the men of this generation, and shall condemn them: for
+she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of
+Solomon, and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
+<sup>32</sup>The men of Nineveh shall rise up in judgment against
+this generation, and shall condemn it, for they repented on the
+preaching of Jonah, and, behold, a greater than Jonah is
+here.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>But no man lighting a lamp putteth it
+in a concealed place, or under a bushel, but on a stand, that
+they who are coming in, may see the light. <sup>34</sup>The lamp
+of the body is the eye: when therefore thine eye is clear, thy
+whole body will be luminous, but if it be vitiated, thy whole
+body will be darkened. <sup>35</sup>Let it be thy aim then, that
+the light which is in thee do not become darkness.
+<sup>36</sup>If then thy whole body be illuminated, not having
+any dark part, it will be wholly luminous, as a lamp by its
+brightness diffuseth light.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>37</sup>Now as he was speaking, a certain
+Pharisee invited him to dine with him; and going in with him, he
+sat down. <sup>38</sup>But the Pharisee seeing it, marvelled,
+that he had not washed before dinner. <sup>39</sup>Then said the
+Lord unto him, Now ye Pharisees make the outside of the cup and
+of the dish clean, but your inward parts are full of extortion
+and wickedness. <sup>40</sup>Ye senseless men! did not he who
+made that which is without, make also that which is within?
+<sup>41</sup>But give what is within them for alms; and, lo! all
+will be pure unto you. <sup>42</sup>But wo to you, Pharisees,
+because ye tithe mint, and rue, and every herb, and pass by
+judgment and the love of God. These ought ye to have done, and
+not to have omitted the other. <sup>43</sup>Wo unto you,
+Pharisees, for ye love the first seats in the synagogues, and
+salutations in the places of public concourse. <sup>44</sup>Wo
+unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves
+concealed, which men, while walking over them, see not.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>45</sup>Then one of the doctors of the law
+addressing him, said, Master, thus speaking, thou reproachest us
+also. <sup>46</sup>And he said, Wo also to you, teachers of the
+law! for ye load men with burdens hardly bearable, and ye
+yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
+<sup>47</sup>Wo unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the
+prophets, and your fathers killed them. <sup>48</sup>Ye do indeed
+bear witness to, and with pleasure concur in your fathers’ deeds;
+for they truly killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.
+<sup>49</sup>Therefore also the wisdom of God hath said, I will
+send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall
+kill, and shall persecute: <sup>50</sup>that the blood of all the
+prophets, which hath been shed since the foundation of the world,
+may be required of this generation: <sup>51</sup>from the blood
+of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who was slain between the
+altar and the temple: verily I tell you, It shall be required of
+this generation. <sup>52</sup>Wo unto you, teachers of the law!
+for ye have taken away the key of knowledge; ye yourselves enter
+not in, and those who were entering ye have hindered.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>53</sup>And as he was saying these things unto
+them, the scribes and Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and
+to extort answers from him respecting many things;
+<sup>54</sup>laying snares for him, and seeking to catch hold of
+something from his mouth, that they might accuse him.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk12" id="luk12">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">M</span>EANTIME myriads of people
+collecting, so that they trod on one another, he began to speak
+to his disciples, Take heed principally of the leaven of the
+Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. <sup>2</sup>For there is nothing
+concealed, that shall not be laid open; nor hid, which shall not
+be known. <sup>3</sup>Wherefore whatsoever things ye have spoken
+in darkness, they shall be reported in the light; and what ye
+have whispered into the ear in the closets, shall be proclaimed
+on the house-tops. <sup>4</sup>But I say to you my friends, Be
+not afraid of those who may kill the body, but after that, have
+nothing farther which they can do. <sup>5</sup>But I will point
+out to you, whom ye should fear: Fear him, who, after he hath
+killed, hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear
+him! <sup>6</sup>Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings,
+yet not one of them is forgotten before God? <sup>7</sup>But even
+the hairs of your head are all numbered: fear not then, ye are of
+more value than many sparrows. <sup>8</sup>But I tell you, Every
+one who shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man also
+confess before the angels of God: <sup>9</sup>but he that disowns
+me before men, shall be disowned before the angels of God.
+<sup>10</sup>And every one who shall utter a word against the Son
+of man, it shall be forgiven him; but for him who hath blasphemed
+against the Holy Ghost, there shall be no forgiveness.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And when they shall bring you before
+the synagogues, and magistrates, and the ruling powers, be under
+no anxiety how or what defence ye shall make, or what ye shall
+say: <sup>12</sup>for the Holy Ghost will teach you at that very
+hour what ye ought to say.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Then spake one of the multitude to
+him, Master, order my brother to divide the inheritance with me.
+<sup>14</sup>But he said to him, Man, who made me a judge and a
+divider among you? <sup>15</sup>Then said he to them, Beware, and
+be on your guard against covetousness; for a man’s life doth not
+depend on the abundance of his possessions. <sup>16</sup>And he
+spake a parable unto them, saying,</p>
+
+<p class="pn">The estate of a certain rich man bore plentifully:
+<sup>17</sup>and he thought within himself, saying, What shall I
+do? for I have not room where I may house my crops.
+<sup>18</sup>And he said, I will do this; I will take down my
+barns, and build them larger, and collect there all my crops, and
+my good things! <sup>19</sup>And I will say to my soul, Soul,
+thou hast a multitude of good things in store for many years, be
+at ease, eat, drink, and be merry! <sup>20</sup>But God said to
+him, Thou fool! this night shall they demand thy life from thee;
+and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?
+<sup>21</sup>Just such is every one who heapeth up treasure for
+self, and is not rich towards God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Then said he to his disciples, For
+this reason I tell you, Be under no anxiety about your life, what
+ye shall eat, nor for your body, how ye shall be clothed.
+<sup>23</sup>The life is more than food, and the body than
+raiment. <sup>24</sup>Consider the ravens, for they neither sow
+nor reap; they have neither storehouse nor barn; yet God feedeth
+them: how much are ye more excellent than the birds?
+<sup>25</sup>Which of you, with all his anxiety, can add one
+moment to his life? <sup>26</sup>If therefore ye are unable to do
+the least thing, why are ye anxious about the others?
+<sup>27</sup>Observe the lillies how they grow up, they toil not,
+nor spin; but I tell you, that Solomon in all his glory, was not
+arrayed like one of these. <sup>28</sup>If God then so clothe the
+grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is thrown into
+the furnace; how much more you, O ye of little faith?
+<sup>29</sup>So then be not ye inquisitive what ye shall eat, or
+what ye shall drink, nor be agitated with restless anxiety.
+<sup>30</sup>For after all these things are the nations of the
+world seeking; and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these
+things. <sup>31</sup>But seek ye the kingdom of God, and all
+these things shall be given you over.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>Fear not, little flock! for your
+Father takes delight in giving you the kingdom. <sup>33</sup>Sell
+all your possessions, and give in charity; make yourselves purses
+that wax not old, a treasure never failing in the heavens, where
+no thief approaches, nor doth the moth destroy. <sup>34</sup>For
+where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>Let your loins be firmly girded round,
+and your lamps burning: <sup>36</sup>and ye like men, expecting
+their master, when he shall return from the marriage; that when
+he comes and knocks, they may instantly open the door for him.
+<sup>37</sup>Blessed are those servants, whom the Master, when he
+cometh, shall find watchful: verily I say unto you, that he will
+gird up himself, and make them sit down at table, and come and
+wait upon them. <sup>38</sup>And if he come in the second watch,
+or in the third watch, and find them so watchful, blessed are
+those servants. <sup>39</sup>Now this be assured of, that if the
+master of the family had known at what hour the thief would come,
+he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to
+be broken through. <sup>40</sup>Therefore be ye also ready, for
+at an hour that ye think not of, the Son of man cometh.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>Then said Peter unto him, Lord,
+speakest thou this parable to us, or also for all?
+<sup>42</sup>And the Lord said, Who indeed is a faithful steward,
+and prudent, whom the lord will place over his household, to give
+them their proportion of provision at the proper season?
+<sup>43</sup>Blessed is that servant, whom his lord, when he
+cometh, shall find so employed. <sup>44</sup>Verily I say unto
+you, that he will place him over all his property.
+<sup>45</sup>But if that servant say in his heart, My master will
+be a long while ere he comes; and shall begin to beat the men and
+maid-servants, and to eat and to drink, and to get drunk;
+<sup>46</sup>the master of that servant will come in a day when
+he doth not expect him, and at an hour which he knoweth not, and
+shall cut him asunder, and give him his portion with the
+unfaithful. <sup>47</sup>And that servant, who knew his master’s
+will, and made no preparation for him, nor did according to his
+pleasure, shall be beaten with many stripes. <sup>48</sup>But he
+that knew it not, yet did things worthy of stripes, shall be
+beaten with few. For of every one to whom much is given, much
+shall be required from him: and to whom men commit much, they
+will of him demand abundantly more.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>49</sup>I am come to cast fire on the earth,
+and what is my wish? that it may be now kindled. <sup>50</sup>But
+I have a baptism to be baptised with; and how am I distressed in
+spirit till it is finished! <sup>51</sup>Think ye that I came to
+bring peace upon earth? No, I tell you; but rather division:
+<sup>52</sup>for henceforth five shall be in one house, divided,
+three against two, and two against three. <sup>53</sup>The father
+shall take part against the son, and the son against the father;
+the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the
+mother; the step-mother against her daughter-in-law, and the
+son’s wife against her mother-in-law.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>54</sup>Then said he to the multitudes, When
+ye see a cloud rising from the west, ye say immediately, There
+cometh a shower; and it is so. <sup>55</sup>And when the south
+wind gently blows, ye say, It will be sultry hot; and so it is.
+<sup>56</sup>Ye hypocrites! ye know how to discern by experience
+from the appearance of the earth and of the sky; but how is it
+that ye do not discern this particular time? <sup>57</sup>And why
+even of yourselves do ye not decide what is just?
+<sup>58</sup>For as thou art going with thy prosecutor to the
+magistrate, on the way endeavour to make up the matter with him;
+lest he drag thee before the judge, and the judge deliver thee to
+the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
+<sup>59</sup>I tell thee, thou mayest in no wise come out from
+thence, until thou hast paid the very last mite.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk13" id="luk13">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW there were some
+present at that time who informed him of the Galileans, whose
+blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. <sup>2</sup>And
+Jesus in reply said to them, Think ye that these Galileans were
+sinners above all the Galileans, because they suffered such
+things? <sup>3</sup>I tell you, No: for except ye repent, ye
+shall all likewise perish. <sup>4</sup>Or those eighteen, on whom
+the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that they
+were debtors to divine justice above all the men who dwell at
+Jerusalem? <sup>5</sup>I tell you, No: but except ye repent, ye
+shall all likewise perish.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Then he spake this parable: A certain
+man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard; and he came,
+expecting fruit on it, and found none. <sup>7</sup>Then said he
+to the vine-dresser, Lo! for three years have I come, expecting
+fruit on this fig-tree, and find none: cut it down; why doth it
+render the ground thus useless? <sup>8</sup>He answering said to
+him, Sir, let it e’en remain this year, until that I dig around
+it, and spread some manure: <sup>9</sup>perhaps it may then
+produce fruit: but if it does not, afterwards thou shalt cut it
+down.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>And he was teaching in one of the
+synagogues, on the sabbath. <sup>11</sup>And, behold, there was a
+woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed
+together, and unable to raise herself at all up. <sup>12</sup>But
+when Jesus saw her, he called out aloud, and said to her, Woman,
+thou art delivered from thine infirmity. <sup>13</sup>And he laid
+his hands upon her: and instantly she became erect, and glorified
+God. <sup>14</sup>Then the ruler of the synagogue, indignant,
+that on the sabbath Jesus had performed the cure, addressing
+himself to the multitude, said, There are six days in which work
+is to be done: on these therefore come and be cured, and not on
+the sabbath-day. <sup>15</sup>Then the Lord answered him, and
+said, Thou hypocrite, doth not every one of you on the sabbath
+loose his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead him to water?
+<sup>16</sup>And ought not this woman, being a daughter of
+Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, to be
+loosed from this bond on the sabbath-day? <sup>17</sup>And when
+he had made this speech, all his opposers were covered with
+shame: and all the multitude rejoiced in all the glorious things
+which were done by him. <sup>18</sup>Then said he, To what is the
+kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I compare it?
+<sup>19</sup>It is like a grain of mustard, which a man took and
+put into his garden; and it grew, and became a great tree; and
+the fowls of the air lodged on its branches.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>And again he said, To what shall I
+liken the kingdom of God? <sup>21</sup>It is like leaven, which a
+woman taking, covered up in three measures of meal, till the
+whole was leavened.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And he passed through the cities and
+villages, teaching, and making his way towards Jerusalem.
+<sup>23</sup>And a person said to him, Lord, are the saved few?
+And he said unto them, <sup>24</sup>Exert all your powers to
+enter through the strait gate: for many, I tell you, will seek to
+enter, but will not be able. <sup>25</sup>When the master of the
+family shall have arisen, and shut the door, and ye shall begin
+to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Master,
+master, open it for us! and he answering will tell you, I know
+you not whence ye are: <sup>26</sup>then shall ye begin to say,
+We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in
+our streets. <sup>27</sup>And he will say, I tell you, I know you
+not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
+<sup>28</sup>There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth, when
+ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets,
+in the kingdom, and yourselves cast out. <sup>29</sup>And they
+shall come from the east, and west, and from north, and south,
+and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. <sup>30</sup>And,
+behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first
+who shall be last.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>The same day came certain Pharisees,
+saying to him, Depart, and begone from hence: for Herod will kill
+thee. <sup>32</sup>And he said to them, Go tell that fox, Behold,
+I cast out devils, and perform cures today and to-morrow, and on
+the third day I shall be perfected. <sup>33</sup>But I must go on
+to-day and to-morrow, and the day following: for it is impossible
+that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>O Jerusalem! Jerusalem! thou that
+killest the prophets, and stonest those who are sent unto thee;
+how often would I have collected thy children unto me, just as a
+hen gathereth her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
+<sup>35</sup>Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: verily
+I say unto you, That ye shall see me no more, till the day come
+when ye shall say, Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the
+Lord.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk14" id="luk14">CHAP. XIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND it came to pass, as he
+went into the house of one of the principal Pharisees, to eat
+bread on the sabbath, that they were watchfully observant of him.
+<sup>2</sup>And, behold, there was a certain man who had a
+dropsy, before him. <sup>3</sup>And Jesus addressing himself to
+the teachers of the law and the Pharisees, spake, saying, Is it
+lawful to perform cures on the sabbath? <sup>4</sup>And they said
+nothing. And he took him, and healed him, and sent him away;
+<sup>5</sup>and addressing them, said, Whose ass or ox is fallen
+into a pit, and doth he not immediately pull him out on the
+sabbath-day? <sup>6</sup>And they were unable to answer him in
+opposition to these things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Then he spake to those who were
+invited, a parable, when he observed how they chose the principal
+seats; saying unto them, <sup>8</sup>When thou art invited of any
+person to a marriage entertainment, recline not on the principal
+couch; lest a more honourable personage than thyself be invited
+by him; <sup>9</sup>and he that invited thee and him, coming say
+to thee, Yield this person the place; and so thou shalt begin
+with shame to go down to the lowest place. <sup>10</sup>But when
+thou art invited, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when
+he who invited thee comes, he may say to thee, Friend, go up
+higher; then shalt thou have respect in the presence of those who
+are seated with thee. <sup>11</sup>For every one who exalteth
+himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be
+exalted.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Then said he also to the person who
+had invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, invite
+not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy relations, nor thy
+rich neighbours; lest they also invite thee again, and a
+recompence be made to thee. <sup>13</sup>But when thou makest an
+entertainment, invite the poor, the maimed, the halt, the blind:
+<sup>14</sup>and thou shalt be blessed; because they cannot
+recompense thee: for a recompence shall be made thee at the
+resurrection of the just.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Then one of those who sat at table
+hearing these things, said to him, Blessed is he who shall eat
+bread in the kingdom of God. <sup>16</sup>And he said unto him, A
+certain man made a great supper, and invited many:
+<sup>17</sup>and sent his servants at supper-time to say to the
+invited, Come; for all things are now ready. <sup>18</sup>And
+they all began with one voice to frame excuses. The first said to
+him, I have bought a field, and I must of necessity go and survey
+it: I pray thee hold me excused. <sup>19</sup>And another said, I
+have bought five yoke of oxen, and am going to make a trial of
+them: I pray thee accept my excuse. <sup>20</sup>And another
+said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
+<sup>21</sup>And that servant returning, informed his master of
+these things. Then the master of the family, being highly
+incensed, said to his servant, Go out instantly into the streets
+and alleys of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the
+maimed, and the halt, and the blind. <sup>22</sup>And the servant
+said, Sir, it is done as thou orderedst, and yet there is room.
+<sup>23</sup>And the master said to the servant, Go out into the
+highways and hedges, and urge them to come in, that my house may
+be filled. <sup>24</sup>For I say unto you, That not one man of
+those who were invited shall taste of my supper.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>And great multitudes followed him
+about: and he turned, and spoke to them, <sup>26</sup>If any man
+cometh after me, and hateth not father, and mother, and wife and
+children, and brothers, and sisters, yea, and his own life also,
+he cannot be my disciple. <sup>27</sup>And whosoever doth not
+bear his cross, and come after me, he cannot be my disciple.
+<sup>28</sup>For what man of you designing to erect a tower, doth
+not first sitting down calculate the expence, if he have
+sufficient to complete the work? <sup>29</sup>lest haply, after
+having laid the foundation, and being unable to finish it, all
+who look upon it begin to ridicule him, <sup>30</sup>saying, This
+man began to build, and was not able to finish. <sup>31</sup>Or
+what king, going forth to encounter another king in battle, doth
+not sit down first, and consult if he is able with ten thousand
+men to meet him who is coming against him with twenty thousand?
+<sup>32</sup>and if he be not, whilst he is still at a distance,
+he sendeth an embassy, and desires terms of peace.
+<sup>33</sup>So then, every one of you who will not part with all
+his possessions, cannot be my disciple.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>Salt is good: but if the salt become
+insipid, by what shall it be seasoned? <sup>35</sup>It is neither
+fit for the land, nor for manure; but they cast it out. He that
+hath ears to hear, let him hear.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk15" id="luk15">CHAP. XV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN drew nigh unto him
+all the tax-farmers and the sinners to hear him. <sup>2</sup>And
+the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man entertains
+sinners, and eateth with them. <sup>3</sup>Then spake he unto
+them this parable, saying, <sup>4</sup>What man is there of you,
+possessing an hundred sheep, though he lose but one of them, will
+he not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after that
+which is lost, until he find it? <sup>5</sup>and when he hath
+found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
+<sup>6</sup>And coming home, he calleth together his friends and
+neighbours, saying unto them, Congratulate me; for I have found
+that sheep of mine which was lost. <sup>7</sup>I tell you, that
+just so will there be joy in heaven over one repentant sinner,
+more than over ninety-nine righteous persons, who hold not their
+need of repentance. <sup>8</sup>Or what woman having ten pieces
+of silver coin, if she lose one of them, doth she not light a
+lamp, and sweep the house, and make diligent search until she
+find it? <sup>9</sup>And having found it, she calleth her female
+friends and neighbours together, saying, Congratulate me; for I
+have found the silver piece I had lost. <sup>10</sup>Even so, I
+tell you, there is joy among the angels of God, over one
+repentant sinner.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Then he said, A certain man had two
+sons: <sup>12</sup>and the younger of them said to his father,
+Father, give me the portion of substance which falls to my share.
+And he divided with them his fortune. <sup>13</sup>And not many
+days after, the younger son, collecting his all, travelled into a
+far distant country, and there dissipated his substance in a life
+of debauchery. <sup>14</sup>But when he had spent all, there came
+a terrible famine in that region; and he began to know want.
+<sup>15</sup>And he went and connected himself with one of the
+citizens of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed
+swine. <sup>16</sup>And he eagerly longed to fill his belly with
+the charob berries which the swine did eat: and no person gave
+him <i>a morsel</i>. <sup>17</sup>Then coming to himself, he
+said, How many hirelings of my father abound with loaves of
+bread, and I am pining away with famine! <sup>18</sup>I will
+arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have
+sinned against heaven, and before thee, <sup>19</sup>and I am no
+more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy
+hirelings. <sup>20</sup>And he arose and came to his father. But
+when he was yet at a considerable distance, his father discovered
+him, and was moved with compassion, and running, fell on his
+neck, and kissed him again and again. <sup>21</sup>Then said the
+son unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before
+thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
+<sup>22</sup>But the father said to his servants, Bring out the
+best robe, and clothe him; and put a ring on his hand, and
+sandals on his feet: <sup>23</sup>and bring hither the stall-fed
+steer, and kill it; and let us eat, and be joyous.
+<sup>24</sup>For this my son was dead, and is alive again; and
+was lost, and is found. And they began to be joyous.
+<sup>25</sup>Now his elder brother had been in the field: and
+when coming home he drew near the house, he heard a concert of
+music, and the chorus. <sup>26</sup>And calling one of the
+servants, he inquired what these things meant. <sup>27</sup>And
+he said, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed for him
+the stall-fed steer, because he hath received him in health.
+<sup>28</sup>Then he was in great wrath, and would not enter the
+doors: therefore his father came out, and entreated him.
+<sup>29</sup>But he answering said to his father, Lo, these many
+years I am serving thee, and never have transgressed thy command:
+yet to me thou hast never once given a kid, that I might make
+merry with my friends: <sup>30</sup>but no sooner is this son of
+thine come, who hath devoured thy substance with whores, than
+thou hast killed for him the stall-fed steer. <sup>31</sup>And he
+said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all my possessions
+are thine. <sup>32</sup>But it was right that we should rejoice,
+and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again;
+and was lost, and is found.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk16" id="luk16">CHAP. XVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN said he also to his
+disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and
+he received an information against him, as having dissipated his
+treasures. <sup>2</sup>And calling him, he said to him, What is
+this report I hear of thee? give up the account of thy
+stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer in that office.
+<sup>3</sup>Then the steward said within himself, What shall I
+do? because my master is taking away the stewardship from me: to
+dig, I have not the strength; to beg, I am ashamed. <sup>4</sup>I
+know what I will do, that, when I am removed from the
+stewardship, they may entertain me at their houses.
+<sup>5</sup>So calling upon every one of his master’s debtors, he
+said to the first, How much owest thou to my master?
+<sup>6</sup>And he said, A hundred baths of oil. And he said,
+Take thy account, and sit down directly, and write fifty.
+<sup>7</sup>Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And
+he said, An hundred core of wheat. And he saith to him, Take thy
+account, and write fourscore. <sup>8</sup>And the master praised
+the unjust steward, because he had acted providently: for the
+children of this world are more provident among their own
+generation of men, than the children of light. <sup>9</sup>And I
+say unto you, Make yourselves friends with the unrighteous mammon
+that when ye fail, they may receive you into the eternal
+mansions.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>He that is faithful in the least
+thing, is faithful also in much: and he who is unjust in the
+least, is unjust also in much. <sup>11</sup>If therefore ye have
+not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust you
+with the true? <sup>12</sup>and if ye have not been faithful in
+that which belongs to another, who will give up to you that which
+is your own? <sup>13</sup>No domestic can serve two masters: for
+either he will hate the one, and love the other; or he will
+cleave to the one, and neglect the other. Ye cannot serve God and
+mammon.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Then the Pharisees also, who were dear
+lovers of money, heard all these things, and they sneered at him.
+<sup>15</sup>And he said unto them, Ye are they who affect to be
+righteous persons before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for
+that which is highly esteemed among men, is an abomination in the
+sight of God. <sup>16</sup>The law and the prophets were until
+John: since that the kingdom of God is preached, and every man
+presseth into it. <sup>17</sup>But it is easier for heaven and
+earth to pass away, than for one tittle of the law to fail.
+<sup>18</sup>Every one who putteth away his wife and marrieth
+another, committeth adultery: and every one who marrieth a woman
+divorced from her husband, committeth adultery.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Now there was a certain rich man, and
+he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making splendid
+entertainments every day: <sup>20</sup>and there was a certain
+pauper, named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate covered with
+ulcers, <sup>21</sup>and importunately desiring to be fed with
+the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: yea even the
+dogs came and licked his ulcers. <sup>22</sup>Now it came to pass
+that the poor man died, and was carried up by angels into the
+bosom of Abraham. Then the rich man also died, and was buried:
+<sup>23</sup>and in hell, lifting up his eyes, being in torments,
+he seeth Abraham at a vast distance, and Lazarus in his bosom.
+<sup>24</sup>And crying out, he said, Father Abraham, have
+compassion on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of
+his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented with
+this flame. <sup>25</sup>But Abraham said, Son, remember that
+thou hast received thy good things during thy life, and Lazarus,
+in like manner, what was afflictive: but now he is comforted, and
+thou art tormented. <sup>26</sup>And besides all these
+considerations, between us and you there is a vast chasm fixed:
+so that they who might be willing to pass from hence to you,
+cannot; neither can they pass through to us, from thence.
+<sup>27</sup>And he said, I entreat thee then, father, that thou
+wouldest send him to my paternal mansion: <sup>28</sup>for I have
+five brothers: that he may testify to them, that they also come
+not into this place of torment. <sup>29</sup>Abraham saith to
+him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hearken to them.
+<sup>30</sup>But he said, Ah no, father Abraham! but if one came
+to them from the dead, they will repent. <sup>31</sup>Then he
+said to him, If they hearken not to Moses and the prophets,
+neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk17" id="luk17">CHAP. XVII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN he said to his
+disciples, It is impossible that offences should not come; but wo
+to him through whom they come! <sup>2</sup>It would be
+advantageous for him, if a milstone were hanged about his neck,
+and he were cast into the sea, rather than offend one of these
+little ones. <sup>3</sup>Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother
+sin against thee, reprove him; and if he repent, forgive him.
+<sup>4</sup>And if seven times in the day he sin against thee,
+and seven times in the day return to thee, saying, I repent; thou
+shalt forgive him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And the disciples said unto the Lord,
+increase our faith. <sup>6</sup>And the Lord said, If ye had
+faith as a grain of mustard, ye might say to that sycamore-tree,
+Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea; and it would obey
+you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>But which of you, having a servant
+plowing or keeping sheep, when he cometh from the field, will say
+immediately, Come, sit down at table? <sup>8</sup>And will he not
+rather say, Prepare for me to sup, and gird thyself, and wait
+upon me, till I eat and drink; and after that, thou shalt eat and
+drink thyself? <sup>9</sup>Doth he hold it as a favour from that
+servant, that he did the things which were ordered him? I think
+not. <sup>10</sup>So also ye, when ye have done all things
+commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: for we have but
+done what was our duty to do.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And it came to pass, as he was going
+towards Jerusalem, he passed also through the midst of Samaria
+and Galilee. <sup>12</sup>And as he was entering a certain
+village, ten leprous men met him, who stood at a distance:
+<sup>13</sup>and they lift up their voice, saying, Jesus, Master,
+have mercy on us! <sup>14</sup>And looking towards them, he said,
+Go, shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that as
+they were on the road, they were made clean. <sup>15</sup>Then
+one of them, seeing that he was cured, returned, and with a loud
+voice gave glory to God, <sup>16</sup>and fell prostrate at his
+feet giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. <sup>17</sup>Then
+Jesus spake and said, were there not ten cleansed? but where are
+the nine? <sup>18</sup>There are none found returning to give
+glory to God, but this alien. <sup>19</sup>And he said to him,
+Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath saved thee.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>And being asked by one of the
+Pharisees, When cometh the kingdom of God? he answered them and
+said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
+<sup>21</sup>neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for,
+behold, the kingdom of God is within you. <sup>22</sup>Then said
+he to the disciples, The days will come when ye shall eagerly
+desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and shall not
+see it. <sup>23</sup>And they will say to you, Lo here! and lo
+there! go not after them, nor follow them. <sup>24</sup>For as
+the lightning flashing from one quarter under heaven, shineth to
+another quarter under heaven; so shall the Son of man also be at
+his day. <sup>25</sup>But he must first suffer many things, and
+be rejected by this generation. <sup>26</sup>And as it was in the
+days of Noah, so shall it also be in the days of the coming of
+the Son of man. <sup>27</sup>They did eat, they drank, they
+married, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah
+entered into the ark, and the deluge came, and destroyed them
+all.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>Even so, likewise, it was in the days
+of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they
+planted, they builded; <sup>29</sup>but the day Lot went out of
+Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed
+them all. <sup>30</sup>Just so will it be in the day when the Son
+of man shall be revealed. <sup>31</sup>In that day, let not the
+man who is upon the roof, and his goods in the house, go down to
+carry them away: and he that is in the field, in like manner, let
+him not return for any things behind him. <sup>32</sup>Remember
+Lot’s wife. <sup>33</sup>Whosoever seeketh to preserve his life
+shall lose it; and whosoever would lose it, shall preserve it.
+<sup>34</sup>I tell you, in that night two shall be in the same
+bed; the one shall be seized, and the other dismissed. Two women
+shall be grinding together: the one shall be seized, and the
+other dismissed. <sup>35</sup>Two shall be in the field; the one
+shall be seized, and the other dismissed. <sup>36</sup>TEXT
+OMITTED <sup>37</sup>And they answering, said to him, Where,
+Lord? And he said, Wherever the carcase is, there will the eagles
+be gathered together.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk18" id="luk18">CHAP. XVIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN he spake also to them
+a parable, to shew that we ought to pray always, and not faint;
+<sup>2</sup>saying, There was a certain judge in a particular
+city, having no fear of God, nor respect for man: <sup>3</sup>and
+there was a certain widow in that city; and she came to him,
+saying, Do me justice against my adversary. <sup>4</sup>And he
+would not for a long while: but after this he said, Though I fear
+not God, nor respect man; <sup>5</sup>yet because this woman is
+so troublesome to me, I will do her justice, lest by her
+perpetual coming she stun me with her importunity,
+<sup>6</sup>Then said the Lord, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
+<sup>7</sup>And shall not God execute vengeance for his own
+elect, who cry out to him day and night, though he bear long with
+them? <sup>8</sup>Yes, I tell you, that he will avenge them
+quickly. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, ah! shall he
+find faith on the earth?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Then he spake also this parable to
+certain persons, who had confidence in themselves, that they were
+righteous, and despised others: <sup>10</sup>Two men went up to
+the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, the other a tax-farmer.
+<sup>11</sup>The Pharisee, standing by himself, made this prayer:
+God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of mankind,
+extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this tax-gatherer.
+<sup>12</sup>I keep a fast twice a week, I pay the tenth of all
+things I possess. <sup>13</sup>And the tax-gatherer standing at a
+distance, would not even so much as lift his eyes heaven-ward,
+but smote on his breast, saying, May God accept the atonement for
+me a sinner! <sup>14</sup>I say to you, Went this man down to his
+house justified, or the other? for every one who exalteth himself
+shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be
+exalted.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Then they brought him infants also,
+that he should touch them: but the disciples, when they saw it,
+rebuked them. <sup>16</sup>But Jesus calling them to him, said,
+Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not for of
+such is the kingdom of God. <sup>17</sup>Verily I say unto you,
+Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child,
+he shall not enter therein.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>And a certain ruler asked him, saying,
+Good Master, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life?
+<sup>19</sup>Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there
+is none good, but one, even God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Thou knowest the commandments, Thou
+shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt
+not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honour thy father
+and thy mother. <sup>21</sup>Then he said, All these things have
+I observed from my youth. <sup>22</sup>Then Jesus hearing this,
+said to him, Yet one thing thou lackest: sell all whatsoever thou
+hast, and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in
+heaven: and come, follow me. <sup>23</sup>But he, on hearing
+these things, was exceeding sorrowful: for he was very rich.
+<sup>24</sup>Then Jesus, observing that he was very sorrowful,
+said, How difficultly shall they who have riches, enter into the
+kingdom of God! <sup>25</sup>It is easier for a camel to go
+through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into
+the kingdom of God. <sup>26</sup>And those who heard it said, Who
+then can be saved? <sup>27</sup>And he said, The things
+impossible with men, are possible with God. <sup>28</sup>Then
+said Peter, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
+<sup>29</sup>And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that
+there is no man who hath left family, or parents, or brothers, or
+wife, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,
+<sup>30</sup>who shall not receive back manifold more in this
+present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Then taking aside the twelve, he said
+to them, Lo, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things written
+by the prophets concerning the Son of man will be fulfilled.
+<sup>32</sup>For he shall be delivered up to the Gentiles, and
+they shall insult him, and treat him with indignity, and spit
+upon him: <sup>33</sup>and after scourging, shall slay him: and
+the third day he shall rise again. <sup>34</sup>And they
+understood none of these things: and the saying was concealed
+from them, and they knew not the things which were spoken.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>And it came to pass, as he drew nigh
+to Jerusalem, a certain blind man sat by the road-side begging:
+<sup>36</sup>and hearing the multitude passing by, he inquired
+what was the cause. <sup>37</sup>And they told him, that Jesus
+the Nazarean is going by. <sup>38</sup>And he cried, saying,
+Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me! <sup>39</sup>And they
+who were going before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace:
+but he cried so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!
+<sup>40</sup>Then Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be
+brought to him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
+<sup>41</sup>saying, What wist thou that I should do for thee?
+Then he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. <sup>42</sup>And
+Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved
+thee. <sup>43</sup>And instantly he received sight, and followed
+him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave
+praise to God.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk19" id="luk19">CHAP. XIX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND entering into Jericho,
+he passed through. <sup>2</sup>And there was a person whose name
+was Zaccheus, and he was a principal farmer of the taxes, and the
+man was rich. <sup>3</sup>And he was desirous to have a sight of
+Jesus, what sort of person he was; and he could not, because of
+the crowd, for he was short of stature. <sup>4</sup>So running
+before, he climbed up a sycamore-tree, in order to get a sight of
+him: for he was about to pass that way. <sup>5</sup>And when he
+was come to the spot, Jesus looking up, saw him, and said to him,
+Zaccheus, come down speedily; for to-day I must abide at thy
+house. <sup>6</sup>And he hastened to come down, and entertained
+him gladly. <sup>7</sup>And when they all saw it, they murmured,
+saying, That he is gone to lodge with a man, a notorious sinner.
+<sup>8</sup>Then Zaccheus standing up, said unto the Lord,
+Behold, the half of my goods, Lord, I give unto the poor; and if
+I have got any thing from any man, by laying false informations,
+I am ready to restore fourfold. <sup>9</sup>Then said Jesus unto
+him, To-day is salvation come to this house, because that he also
+is a son of Abraham. <sup>10</sup>For the Son of man is come to
+seek and to save that which was lost.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And as they were hearkening to these
+things, he proceeded on, and spake a parable, because he was nigh
+to Jerusalem, and they supposed that immediately the kingdom of
+God would openly appear. <sup>12</sup>He said therefore, A
+certain man of noble family went into a distant region, to
+receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. <sup>13</sup>And
+calling his ten servants, he gave them ten manehs<sup><a href="#n14" id="f14" title="see footnote" name="f14">15</a></sup>, and
+said unto them, Employ yourselves in traffic, till I come back.
+<sup>14</sup>But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy
+after him, saying, We will not have this man to rule over us.
+<sup>15</sup>And it came to pass, at his return, after receiving
+the kingdom, that he ordered the servants to be called, to whom
+he had given the money, that he might know what every one had
+gained by his traffic. <sup>16</sup>Then came the first, and
+said, Sir, thy maneh has gained ten manehs. <sup>17</sup>And he
+said unto him, Well done, good servant: because thou hast been
+faithful in the least matter, hold thou dominion over ten cities.
+<sup>18</sup>And the second came, saying, Lord, thy maneh hath
+gained five manehs. <sup>19</sup>Then said he also to this man,
+Be thou also over five cities. <sup>20</sup>And another came,
+saying, Master, there is thy maneh, which I have kept wrapt up in
+a napkin: <sup>21</sup>for I was afraid of thee, because thou art
+an austere man: thou takest up where thou hadst laid nothing
+down, and reapest where thou didst not sow. <sup>22</sup>And he
+said to him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou
+wicked servant. Thou knewest that I am an austere man, taking up
+what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow;
+<sup>23</sup>why then gavest thou not my money to the bank, so
+when I came I might have required it with interest?
+<sup>24</sup>And he said to those who stood by, Take from him the
+maneh, and give it to him who hath the ten manehs.
+<sup>25</sup>(And they say unto him, Sir, he hath ten manehs.)
+<sup>26</sup>For I say unto you, That to every one who hath,
+shall more be given; but from him that hath not, even that which
+he hath shall be taken away from him. <sup>27</sup>But as for
+these enemies of mine, who would not that I should reign over
+them, bring them hither, and slay them before me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>And having thus spoken, he proceeded
+forward, going up to Jerusalem. <sup>29</sup>And it came to pass,
+as he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, to the mount called the
+mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
+<sup>30</sup>saying, Go into the opposite village; in which, as
+ye are at the entrance, ye will find a foal tied, on which no man
+hath ever yet sat: loose, and bring him. <sup>31</sup>And if any
+man ask you, Why ye loose it? thus shall ye say to him, That the
+Lord hath need of him. <sup>32</sup>Then they who were sent,
+going, found it just as he had described to them.
+<sup>33</sup>And as they were untying the foal, the owners of it
+said to them, Why loose ye the foal? <sup>34</sup>And they said,
+The Lord hath need of him. <sup>35</sup>And they brought him to
+Jesus: and throwing their cloaks on the foal, they set Jesus
+thereon. <sup>36</sup>And as he went, they spread under him their
+garments on the road. <sup>37</sup>And when he was now
+approaching, at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole
+multitude of the disciples rejoicing began to praise God with a
+loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen;
+<sup>38</sup>saying, Blessed is the King, who cometh in the name
+of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>And some of the Pharisees from the
+crowd said unto him, Master, reprove thy disciples.
+<sup>40</sup>And he replying said to them. I tell you that,
+should these be silent, the very stones would cry out.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>And as he drew near, beholding the
+city, he wept over it, <sup>42</sup>saying, Oh that thou hadst
+known, even in this thy day, the things that are for thy peace!
+but now they are hid from thine eyes. <sup>43</sup>For the days
+will come upon thee, when thy enemies shall cast up a trench
+around thee, and encircle thee about, and straiten thee on every
+side, <sup>44</sup>and will dash thee on the ground, and thy
+children within thee; and will not leave in thee one stone upon
+another: because thou knewest not the season of thy
+visitation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>45</sup>And entering into the temple, he began
+to cast out those who sold and bought in the temple;
+<sup>46</sup>saying unto them, It is written, My house is the
+house of prayer<sup><a href="#n15" id="f15" title="see footnote" name="f15">16</a></sup>:
+but ye have made it a den of robbers.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>47</sup>And he continued daily teaching in the
+temple. Then the chief priests and the scribes sought to destroy
+him, with the heads of the people, <sup>48</sup>but did not
+discover how they could do any thing: for all the people
+attentively hung on his lips.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk20" id="luk20">CHAP. XX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND it came to pass, on
+one of those days, as he was teaching the people in the temple,
+and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and scribes with the
+elders came upon him, <sup>2</sup>and spake to him, saying, Tell
+us by what authority thou doest these things or who is he that
+giveth thee this authority? <sup>3</sup>Then he answering said to
+them, I also will ask you one question; and resolve me:
+<sup>4</sup>The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
+<sup>5</sup>And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we
+reply, From heaven; he will say, Wherefore then did ye not
+believe him? <sup>6</sup>But if we say, Of men; all the people
+will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
+<sup>7</sup>And they answered, We know not from whence.
+<sup>8</sup>And Jesus said to them, Neither tell I you by what
+authority I do these things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Then he began to speak to the people
+this parable: A certain man planted a vineyard, and delivered it
+to husbandmen, and went abroad for a long while. <sup>10</sup>And
+at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that they
+might give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen
+beat, and sent him away empty. <sup>11</sup>And he again sent
+another servant: and him also they beat, and treating him with
+indignity, sent him away empty. <sup>12</sup>And he sent yet a
+third: and him they also wounded, and cast out. <sup>13</sup>Then
+said the master of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my
+beloved son: probably when they see him, they will shew him
+respect. <sup>14</sup>But when the husbandmen saw him, they
+reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us
+kill him, that the inheritance may be our own. <sup>15</sup>So
+casting him out of the vineyard, they slew him. What then will
+the master of the vineyard do with these men? <sup>16</sup>He
+will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give the vineyard to
+others. And when they heard it, they said God forbid.
+<sup>17</sup>Then he looked on them, and said, What is this then
+which is written<sup><a href="#n16" id="f16" title="see footnote"
+name="f16">17</a></sup>, The stone which the builders rejected,
+the same is become the head of the corner? <sup>18</sup>Every one
+who falleth upon this stone shall be broken to pieces; but on
+whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
+<sup>19</sup>And the chief priests and the scribes sought to lay
+hands on him at that time; and were afraid of the people: for
+they knew that he had spoken this parable against them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>And watching him, they sent men they
+had suborned, who pretended that they were righteous persons, in
+order to lay hold of some word of his, that they might deliver
+him to the power and authority of the governor. <sup>21</sup>And
+they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou speakest and
+teachest rightly, and respectest no man’s person, but teachest
+the way of God in truth: <sup>22</sup>Is it lawful for us to pay
+tribute to Cæsar, or not? <sup>23</sup>Then he, aware of their
+crafty design, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? <sup>24</sup>Shew
+me a denarius. Whose image and inscription hath it? And they
+answering said, Cæsar’s. <sup>25</sup>Then said he to them, Pay
+therefore to Cæsar the things which are Cæsar’s, and to God the
+things which are God’s. <sup>26</sup>And they were unable to lay
+hold of a single expression of his before the people: and
+marvelling at his answer, they were silenced.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>Then certain of the Sadducees, who
+contend that there is no resurrection, asked him,
+<sup>28</sup>saying, Master, Moses wrote for us<sup><a href="#n17" id="f17" title="see footnote" name="f17">18</a></sup>, If
+a man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die childless, that
+his brother should take the wife, and raise up seed for his
+brother. <sup>29</sup>Now there were seven brothers: and the
+first taking a wife, died childless. <sup>30</sup>And the second
+taking the wife, he also died childless. <sup>31</sup>Then the
+third took her; and also all the seven in like manner: and left
+no children, and died. <sup>32</sup>And last of all died also the
+woman. <sup>33</sup>In the resurrection therefore whose wife of
+them shall she be? for the seven had her to wife.
+<sup>34</sup>And Jesus in reply said to them, The children of
+this world marry, and are given in marriage: <sup>35</sup>but
+they who are counted worthy to attain to that world, and the
+resurrection of the dead, neither marry, nor are given in
+marriage: <sup>36</sup>neither can they die any more: for they
+are like the angels; and are the children of God, being the
+children of the resurrection. <sup>37</sup>Now that the dead are
+raised, even Moses intimated at the bush<sup><a href="#n18" id="f18" title="see footnote" name="f18">19</a></sup>, when he
+called the Lord, “the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and
+the God of Jacob.” <sup>38</sup>Now God is not the God of the
+dead, but of the living: for all live with him. <sup>39</sup>Then
+some of the scribes addressing him said, Master, admirably hast
+thou spoken! <sup>40</sup>And after that they durst not put
+another question to him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>Then he spake to them: How say they
+that the Messiah is the son of David? <sup>42</sup>Yet David
+himself, in the book of Psalms, saith, “The Lord said unto my
+Lord, Sit down at my right hand, <sup>43</sup>until I put thine
+enemies for a footstool of thy feet<sup><a href="#n19" id="f19"
+title="see footnote" name="f19">20</a></sup>.” <sup>44</sup>David
+then calleth him Lord, and how then is he his son?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>45</sup>And whilst all the people were
+hearkening, he said to his disciples, <sup>46</sup>Beware of the
+scribes, who desire to walk about in trailing robes, and love
+salutations in the public places, and the principal seats in the
+synagogues, and the most honourable couch at suppers;
+<sup>47</sup>who devour the houses of widows, and for a pretext
+make long prayers: these shall receive a more abundant
+punishment.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk21" id="luk21">CHAP. XXI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND as he looked up, he
+saw some casting their gifts into the treasury who were rich.
+<sup>2</sup>And he observed also a certain widow, miserably poor,
+put in there two mites. <sup>3</sup>And he said, Of a truth I
+tell you that this poor widow hath put in more than all they:
+<sup>4</sup>for all they have of their superfluity cast into the
+oblations for God: but she out of her indigence hath cast in all
+the substance which she possessed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And some of them talking of the temple,
+how adorned it was with the beautiful stone-work and the
+dedicated offerings, he said, <sup>6</sup>As for these things
+which ye are gazing upon, the days will come, in which one stone
+will not be left upon another, that shall not be utterly thrown
+down. <sup>7</sup>And they asked him, saying, Master, but when
+shall these things be? and what is the sign, when these things
+are ready to come to pass? <sup>8</sup>Then he said, Take heed
+that ye be not deluded: for many will come in my name, saying, I
+am he; and the period approaches: go not therefore after them.
+<sup>9</sup>But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not
+terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the
+conclusion is not immediately. <sup>10</sup>Then saith he unto
+them, Nation shall rise up against nation, and kingdom against
+kingdom: <sup>11</sup>and great earthquakes shall be in different
+places, and famines, and pestilences; and in the heaven shall be
+frightful appearances, and mighty signs. <sup>12</sup>But before
+all these things, they will lay hands on you, and persecute you,
+delivering you up to the synagogues, and to prisons, being
+brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.
+<sup>13</sup>And it shall afford you an opportunity to bear your
+testimony. <sup>14</sup>Therefore rest satisfied in your hearts,
+not to premeditate what apology to make: <sup>15</sup>for I will
+give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall be
+utterly unable to contradict or resist. <sup>16</sup>But ye shall
+be betrayed even by parents, and brethren, and relations, and
+friends; and some of you they shall put to death.
+<sup>17</sup>And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.
+<sup>18</sup>Though a hair of your head shall in nowise perish.
+<sup>19</sup>In your patience possess ye your souls.
+<sup>20</sup>But when ye see Jerusalem, encircled with armies,
+then know that the desolation of it approaches. <sup>21</sup>Then
+let those who are in Judea fly unto the mountains; and let those
+who are in the midst of her get far away: and they who are in the
+countries, let them not enter into her. <sup>22</sup>For these
+are the days of vengeance, when all things which are written
+shall be fulfilled. <sup>23</sup>But wo to those who are big with
+child, and have infants at their breasts, in those days! for
+there shall be great distress on the earth, and wrath upon this
+people. <sup>24</sup>And they shall fall by the edge of the
+sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and
+Jerusalem shall be trodden under foot of the Gentiles, until the
+times appointed for the Gentiles shall come to their period.
+<sup>25</sup>And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the
+moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations,
+with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; <sup>26</sup>men
+terrified to death with fear, and expectation of the calamities
+coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
+<sup>27</sup>And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a
+cloud, with power and great glory. <sup>28</sup>And when these
+things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your
+heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>And he spake a parable unto them,
+Behold the fig-tree, and all the trees, <sup>30</sup>when they
+now put forth, as soon as ye see it ye know in yourselves that
+the summer is now near: <sup>31</sup>so ye also, when ye see
+these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is at
+hand. <sup>32</sup>Verily I say unto you, That this generation
+shall in nowise pass away, until all these things come to pass.
+<sup>33</sup>Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall
+never pass away. <sup>34</sup>But take heed to yourselves, lest
+at any time your hearts should be overloaded with surfeiting and
+drunkenness, and the anxious cares of life, and that day should
+come upon you unawares. <sup>35</sup>For as a snare shall it come
+upon all that are settled on the face of the whole earth.
+<sup>36</sup>Watch therefore, praying at every proper
+opportunity, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these
+things which are ready to come to pass, and to stand before the
+Son of man.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>37</sup>And during the day he continued
+teaching in the temple; but at night he went out, and lodged in
+the mountain called the mount of Olives. <sup>38</sup>And all the
+people came to him early in the morning at the temple, to hear
+him.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk22" id="luk22">CHAP. XXII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND the feast of
+unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was at hand.
+<sup>2</sup>And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they
+might destroy him; for they were afraid of the people.
+<sup>3</sup>Then entered Satan into Judas called Iscariot, though
+he was of the number of the twelve. <sup>4</sup>And he went and
+conversed with the chief priests and the captains, by what means
+he could betray him unto them. <sup>5</sup>And they were glad,
+and agreed with him to give him a sum of money. <sup>6</sup>And
+he gave them his promise, and sought the favourable opportunity
+to betray him to them, in the absence of the multitude.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Then came the day of unleavened bread,
+on which the passover must be killed. <sup>8</sup>And he sent
+Peter and John, saying, Go, prepare for us the passover, that we
+may eat it. <sup>9</sup>And they said unto him, Where wilt thou
+that we prepare it? <sup>10</sup>And he said unto them, Lo! as
+you are at the entrance of the city, there will a man meet you,
+carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house whither he
+is going. <sup>11</sup>And say to the master of that family, The
+teacher saith to thee, Where is the dining-room, in which I can
+eat the passover with my disciples? <sup>12</sup>And he will shew
+you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
+<sup>13</sup>And they going away, found it just as he had told
+them: and they made ready the passover. <sup>14</sup>And when the
+hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
+<sup>15</sup>And he said unto them, With earnest desire have I
+longed to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
+<sup>16</sup>for I tell you, that I will no more ever eat of it,
+until it shall be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
+<sup>17</sup>And taking the cup, after having given thanks, he
+said, Take this, and divide among yourselves: <sup>18</sup>for I
+say unto you, that I shall no more drink of the fruit of the
+vine, until the kingdom of God come. <sup>19</sup>And taking a
+loaf, he gave thanks, and brake, and gave it to them, saying,
+This is my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of
+me. <sup>20</sup>And the cup in like manner, after supper,
+saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed
+for you. <sup>21</sup>But lo! the hand of him that betrayeth me
+is with me at the table. <sup>22</sup>And the Son of man indeed
+goeth, as is decreed: but wo to that man by whom he is betrayed!
+<sup>23</sup>And they began to question among themselves, who it
+could possibly be of them who should do this thing.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Now it came to pass, that there was
+also a contention among them, even which of them should be
+accounted to be the greatest. <sup>25</sup>And he said to them,
+The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they who
+exercise authority over them are called benefactors.
+<sup>26</sup>But ye shall not act thus: but the superior among
+you, let him be as the junior; and he that presideth, as he that
+serveth. <sup>27</sup>For which is the greater, he that sitteth
+at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at table? but
+I am in the midst of you as he that serveth. <sup>28</sup>Ye are
+they who have continued with me during my trials.
+<sup>29</sup>And I appoint you, as my Father hath appointed me, a
+kingdom; <sup>30</sup>that ye may eat and drink at my table in my
+kingdom, and be seated on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of
+Israel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, lo!
+Satan hath earnestly sought you, that he might sift you as wheat:
+<sup>32</sup>but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not
+fail: and when thou art returned, stablish thy brethren.
+<sup>33</sup>Then he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with
+thee, to prison, and to death! <sup>34</sup>And he said, I tell
+thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou shalt
+thrice deny having known me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>And he said unto them, When I sent you
+without purse, or scrip, or sandals, lacked ye any thing? And
+they said, Nothing. <sup>36</sup>Then said he to them, But now,
+he that hath a purse, let him also take a scrip: and he that hath
+none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword. <sup>37</sup>For I
+tell you, that what hath already been written must be fulfilled
+in me, namely, “He was numbered with the
+transgressors<sup><a href="#n20" id="f20" title="see footnote" name="f20">21</a></sup>:” for the things also concerning me draw
+to their period. <sup>38</sup>Then they said, Lord, behold, here
+are two swords, and he said to them, It is enough.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>And going out, he went, according to
+his custom, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also
+followed him. <sup>40</sup>And when he came to the spot, he said
+unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
+<sup>41</sup>And he withdrew from them about a stone’s cast, and
+kneeling down, he prayed, <sup>42</sup>saying, Father, if thou
+wilt, remove this cup from me! nevertheless, not my will, but
+thine, be done. <sup>43</sup>And an angel from heaven appeared to
+him, strengthening him. <sup>44</sup>And being in an agony, he
+prayed with greater intenseness: and his sweat was as clots of
+blood falling on the ground. <sup>45</sup>And when he rose up
+from prayer, on coming to his disciples, he found them sleeping
+from sorrow. <sup>46</sup>And he said unto them, Why sleep ye?
+rise up, and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>47</sup>And while he was yet speaking, behold
+a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went
+before them, and approached Jesus to kiss him. <sup>48</sup>Then
+said Jesus unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a
+kiss? <sup>49</sup>Then when they who were about him saw what was
+ready to happen, they said unto him, Lord, shall we strike with
+the sword? <sup>50</sup>And one of them struck at a servant of
+the high-priest, and cut off his right ear. <sup>51</sup>Then
+Jesus, addressing them, said, Permit me thus far: and touching
+his ear, he healed him. <sup>52</sup>Then said Jesus to the chief
+priests and captains of the temple, and to the elders who were
+come forth against him, Are ye come out as against a robber, with
+swords and staves? <sup>53</sup>When I was daily with you in the
+temple, ye stretched out no hands upon me: but this is your hour,
+and the power of darkness.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>54</sup>Then seizing upon him, they led him
+away, and brought him into the palace of the high-priest. But
+Peter followed at a distance. <sup>55</sup>And as they had
+lighted a fire in the middle of the hall, and had seated
+themselves in a company, Peter sat down in the midst of them.
+<sup>56</sup>But a certain maid-servant who sat at the fire,
+eyeing him, and looking at him stedfastly, said, This man was
+also with him. <sup>57</sup>But he denied him, saying, Woman, I
+know him not. <sup>58</sup>And after a little while another
+seeing him, said, Surely thou art one of them. Then said Peter,
+Man, I am not. <sup>59</sup>And at about an hour’s distance,
+another person strongly asserted, saying, Of a certainty this
+fellow was also with him: for he too is a Galilean.
+<sup>60</sup>And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest.
+And instantly, while he was yet speaking, the cock crew.
+<sup>61</sup>And the Lord, turning round, looked upon Peter. And
+Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him,
+That before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
+<sup>62</sup>And Peter going without, wept bitterly.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>63</sup>And the men who held Jesus insulted
+him, beating him with rods; <sup>64</sup>and blindfolding him,
+smote him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is he
+that struck thee? <sup>65</sup>And many other things,
+blaspheming, spake they against him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>66</sup>And when the day broke, the elders of
+the people and the chief priests and scribes assembled, and
+brought him into their sanhedrim, saying, <sup>67</sup>If thou
+art the Messiah, tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you,
+ye will not believe: <sup>68</sup>and if I shall ask you any
+question, ye will neither answer me, nor let me go free.
+<sup>69</sup>Hereafter shall the Son of man sit at the right hand
+of the power of God. <sup>70</sup>Then said they all, Art thou
+then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Yourselves say that I
+am. <sup>71</sup>Then they said, What further need have we of
+witness? for we have heard it from his own mouth.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk23" id="luk23">CHAP. XXIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND the whole multitude of
+them rising up, led him to Pilate, <sup>2</sup>and began to
+accuse him, saying, We have found this fellow perverting the
+nation, and forbidding to pay tribute to Cæsar; pretending that
+he himself is the King Messiah. <sup>3</sup>Then Pilate
+interrogated him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he
+answering said to him, Thou sayest so. <sup>4</sup>Then said
+Pilate unto the chief priests and the multitudes, I find nothing
+culpable in this man. <sup>5</sup>But they were urgent, saying,
+He stirreth up the people, teaching through all Judea, beginning
+from Galilee even to this place. <sup>6</sup>When Pilate heard of
+Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean?
+<sup>7</sup>And when he knew that he came out of Herod’s
+jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was himself at Jerusalem
+in those days.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was vastly
+delighted: for he had been long desirous to see him, because he
+had heard many things of him; and he hoped to see some miracle
+wrought by him. <sup>9</sup>And he put a variety of questions to
+him; but he made him no reply. <sup>10</sup>And the chief priests
+and the scribes stood up vehemently accusing him.
+<sup>11</sup>Then Herod with his guards treated him with
+contempt, and in derision clothed him in a splendid robe, and
+sent him back to Pilate. <sup>12</sup>And Pilate and Herod the
+same day became friends together: for they had previously been at
+enmity with each other.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Then Pilate, convoking the chief
+priests and the rulers and the people, <sup>14</sup>said unto
+them, Ye have brought this man to me, as one who perverteth the
+people: and lo! on examining him before you, I have found nothing
+culpable in this man, respecting the charges ye bring against
+him: <sup>15</sup>nor Herod neither: for I referred you to him;
+and, lo, nothing is done to this man, as if he deserved death.
+<sup>16</sup>I will therefore, after scourging, discharge him.
+<sup>17</sup>(Now he held it necessary to release one to them at
+the feast.) <sup>18</sup>Then the whole multitude set up a cry,
+saying, Away with this fellow, and release unto us Barabbas!
+<sup>19</sup>(who for a certain sedition raised in the city, and
+for murder, had been cast into prison.) <sup>20</sup>Again
+therefore Pilate called out to them, desirous to see Jesus at
+liberty. <sup>21</sup>But they clamoured the more, saying,
+Crucify, crucify him. <sup>22</sup>Then the third time he said to
+them, What evil hath this man done? I have found nothing
+deserving death in him: I will therefore, after scourging,
+discharge him. <sup>23</sup>But they were instant with the most
+clamorous vociferations, soliciting that he might be crucified.
+And their clamours, and those of the chief priests, bore him
+down. <sup>24</sup>Then Pilate decreed that their petition should
+be granted.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Then released he to them him who for
+sedition and murder had been cast into prison; but he gave up
+Jesus to their will. <sup>26</sup>And as they led him out, laying
+hold on one Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country,
+they laid on him the cross, to carry after Jesus.
+<sup>27</sup>And a great multitude of the people and of women
+followed him, who also beat their breasts and lamented him
+bitterly. <sup>28</sup>But Jesus turning to them, said, Daughters
+of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but for yourselves, and for your
+children. <sup>29</sup>For, behold, the days are coming, in which
+they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs which have
+not borne, and the breasts which never suckled. <sup>30</sup>Then
+shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us! and to the
+hills, Cover us! <sup>31</sup>For if they do all these things
+with the green wood, what will be done with the dry?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>Now there were two other persons,
+malefactors, led out with him to be executed. <sup>33</sup>And
+when they came to a place called Calvary, there they crucified
+him, and the malefactors, the one on the right hand, and the
+other on the left. <sup>34</sup>And Jesus said, Father, forgive
+them; for they know not what they do. Then dividing his garments,
+they cast the lot.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>And the people stood looking on. And
+the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others;
+let him save himself, if this fellow is the Messiah, the elect of
+God. <sup>36</sup>And the soldiers also insulted him, coming and
+offering him vinegar, <sup>37</sup>and saying, if thou art the
+King of the Jews, save thyself. <sup>38</sup>And there was an
+inscription written over him in Greek, Roman, and Hebrew
+characters, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>Then one of the suspended malefactors
+blasphemed him, saying, If thou art the Messiah, save thyself and
+us. <sup>40</sup>But the other addressing him, rebuked him,
+saying, Hast thou no fear of God, when thou art under the same
+condemnation? <sup>41</sup>And we indeed justly, for we receive
+deserved punishment for the crimes we have committed: but this
+man hath done nothing amiss. <sup>42</sup>And he said to Jesus,
+Remember me, Lord, when thou comest in thy kingdom.
+<sup>43</sup>And Jesus said to him. Verily I say unto thee,
+To-day thou shalt be with me in paradise.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>44</sup>And it was about the sixth hour, and
+there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.
+<sup>45</sup>And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple
+was rent in the midst. <sup>46</sup>And Jesus crying with a loud
+voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit: and
+having said this, he expired. <sup>47</sup>And the centurion
+observing what had come to pass, glorified God, saying, Verily
+this man was a righteous person.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>48</sup>And all the multitudes who had come
+together for this spectacle, when they saw the things which were
+done, beating their breasts, returned. <sup>49</sup>And all his
+acquaintance stood afar off, and the women which followed him
+from Galilee, beholding these things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>50</sup>And lo! a man named Joseph, being a
+member of the council, a good man, and a just; <sup>51</sup>(who
+had not given his assent to their determination and deed;) being
+of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who himself also expected the
+coming of the kingdom of God. <sup>52</sup>He went in to Pilate,
+and begged the body of Jesus. <sup>53</sup>And taking it down
+from the cross, he wrapped it in linen cloth, and laid it in a
+sepulchre hewn out of a rock, where none had ever yet lain.
+<sup>54</sup>And that was the preparation-day, and the sabbath’s
+twilight<sup><a href="#n21" id="f21" title="see footnote" name="f21">22</a></sup> was approaching.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>55</sup>Then the women also, his attendants,
+who had followed him out of Galilee, observed the sepulchre, and
+how his corpse was laid out. <sup>56</sup>And returning, they
+made preparation of aromatics and unguents; and they rested the
+sabbath-day, according to the commandment.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="luk24" id="luk24">CHAP. XXIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW on the first day of
+the week, at the earliest dawn of day, they came to the
+sepulchre, bringing the aromatics which they had prepared, and
+certain others with them. <sup>2</sup>And they found the stone
+rolled away from the sepulchre. <sup>3</sup>And on entering,
+found not the body of the Lord Jesus. <sup>4</sup>And it came to
+pass, as they were in the greatest perplexity concerning this
+matter, then behold, two men stood by them in refulgent garments:
+<sup>5</sup>and when they were exceedingly terrified, and
+inclined their face to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek
+ye the living among the dead? <sup>6</sup>he is not here; he is
+risen: remember how he spoke to you, while he was yet in Galilee,
+<sup>7</sup>saying, That the Son of man must be delivered up into
+the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise
+again. <sup>8</sup>And they remembered his declarations,
+<sup>9</sup>and returning from the sepulchre, told all these
+things to the eleven, and to the rest. <sup>10</sup>Now there
+were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James,
+and the other women who were with them, that told these things to
+the apostles. <sup>11</sup>And their declarations seemed in their
+view as a mere fancy, and they gave them no credence.
+<sup>12</sup>Then Peter rising up, ran off to the sepulchre, and
+leaning forward saw the linen clothes laid separately, and went
+away wondering in himself what was become of him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And behold, two of them were going the
+same day to a village, distant about sixty furlongs from
+Jerusalem, called Emmaus. <sup>14</sup>And they were conversing
+with each other, concerning all those things which had happened.
+<sup>15</sup>And it came to pass, as they were conversing
+together, and talking the matter over, even Jesus himself drew
+near, and walked on with them. <sup>16</sup>But their eyes were
+under a restraint, that they might not discover him.
+<sup>17</sup>And he said unto them, What are these discourses
+that ye interchange among you, as ye are walking, and bear such a
+face of dejection? <sup>18</sup>Then one of them, named Cleopas,
+answering said, Art thou the only sojourner at Jerusalem, who
+hath not known the singular events of those days?
+<sup>19</sup>And he said to them, Of what sort? and they said to
+him, Those which relate to Jesus the Nazarean, who was a man, a
+prophet, mighty in word and deed before God and all the people:
+<sup>20</sup>and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him
+up to a sentence of death, and crucified him. <sup>21</sup>But we
+had entertained hopes that this was the person who should have
+redeemed Israel: and ah! besides all these things, to-day
+concludes that third day since these things were done.
+<sup>22</sup>And indeed, certain women belonging to us
+exceedingly amazed us who were very early at the sepulchre;
+<sup>23</sup>and not finding his body, came, saying, that they
+had also seen a vision of angels, who told them that he was
+alive. <sup>24</sup>And some of those who were with us went to
+the sepulchre, and found every thing just as the women had said:
+but him they did not see. <sup>25</sup>And he said unto them, O
+ye void of understanding, and slow of heart to believe all that
+the prophets have spoken! <sup>26</sup>Ought not the Messiah to
+suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?
+<sup>27</sup>And beginning from Moses and all the prophets, he
+explained to them in all the scriptures, the things relating to
+himself. <sup>28</sup>And they drew nigh to the village, whither
+they were going: and he was proceeding on, as if going farther.
+<sup>29</sup>And they warmly pressed him, saying, Stay with us:
+for the evening draws on, and the day declines. And he went in to
+stay with them. <sup>30</sup>And it came to pass, when he was
+sitting down at table with them, taking up a loaf, he blessed it,
+and breaking, distributed it to them. <sup>31</sup>Then their
+eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he became invisible to
+them. <sup>32</sup>And they said to each other, Did not our
+hearts burn within us, as he talked with us on the road, and as
+he distinctly opened to us the scriptures? <sup>33</sup>And
+rising up the same hour, they returned to Jerusalem, and found
+the eleven and those who were with them crowded together,
+<sup>34</sup>saying, The Lord is risen assuredly, and hath
+appeared to Simon. <sup>35</sup>Then these recounted what had
+passed on the road, and how he was known to them by the breaking
+of the bread.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>36</sup>While they were relating these things,
+Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them,
+Peace be unto you! <sup>37</sup>But terrified and affrighted,
+they thought they saw a spirit. <sup>38</sup>And he said to them,
+Why are ye under such agitation of mind? and why do reasonings
+arise in your hearts? <sup>39</sup>look upon my hands and my
+feet, that it is my very self: handle me, and see; for a spirit
+hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. <sup>40</sup>And
+thus speaking, he exposed to them his hands and his feet.
+<sup>41</sup>But when they still could not credit it for joy, and
+marvelled, he said unto them, Have ye here any thing eatable?
+<sup>42</sup>Then they gave him a part of a broiled fish, and a
+piece of honey-comb. <sup>43</sup>And receiving it, he did eat in
+their presence. <sup>44</sup>And said unto them, These are the
+sayings which I spake unto you, when I was yet with you, that all
+things must be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses,
+and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me.
+<sup>45</sup>Then opened he thoroughly their understanding, that
+they should understand the scriptures, <sup>46</sup>and said to
+them, That thus it is written, and thus must the Messiah suffer,
+and rise again from the dead the third day <sup>47</sup>and that
+repentance and remission of sin should be preached in his name
+unto all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. <sup>48</sup>And ye
+are the witnesses of these things. <sup>49</sup>And, behold, I
+send unto you the promise of my Father: but sit ye down in the
+city of Jerusalem, until ye shall be endued with power from on
+high. <sup>50</sup>And he led them without <i>the city</i> as far
+as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them.
+<sup>51</sup>And it came to pass, as he pronounced the
+benediction upon them, he was parted from them, and taken up into
+heaven. <sup>52</sup>And they, after paying him their adorations,
+returned to Jerusalem with vast joy: <sup>53</sup>and were
+continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:1.1em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:125%">
+<a name="joh1" id="joh1"><span class="ls2">THE
+GOSPEL</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">ACCORDING   TO</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:1.5em">JOH</span>N.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">I</span>N the beginning was the
+Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
+<sup>2</sup>He was in the beginning with God. <sup>3</sup>All
+things were made by him; and without him was not one thing made
+that was made. <sup>4</sup>In him was life; and the life was the
+light of men. <sup>5</sup>And the light shineth in darkness; and
+the darkness did not comprehend it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>A man was sent from God, whose name was
+John. <sup>7</sup>He came for a witness, that he might bear
+testimony concerning the Light, that all men through him might
+believe. <sup>8</sup>He was not the Light, but sent that he
+should bear testimony concerning the Light. <sup>9</sup>He was
+that true Light, which illumines every man by his coming into the
+world. <sup>10</sup>He was in the world, and the world was made
+by him, and the world knew him not. <sup>11</sup>He came unto his
+peculiar people, and his peculiar people did not receive him.
+<sup>12</sup>But as many as did receive him, on them he bestowed
+authority to become children of God, even on those who believe on
+his name: <sup>13</sup>who were born, not of blood, nor of the
+will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
+<sup>14</sup>And the Word became incarnate, and tabernacled with
+us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten
+of the Father,) full of grace and truth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>John bore witness concerning him, and
+cried, saying, This is he of whom I said, He that is coming after
+me, is before me: because before me he was. <sup>16</sup>And from
+his plenitude we all have received, even grace corresponding with
+<i>his</i> grace. <sup>17</sup>For the law was given by Moses,
+but the grace and the reality came by Jesus Christ.
+<sup>18</sup>No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten
+Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath thoroughly
+described him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>And this is the testimony of John,
+when the Jews sent from Jerusalem priests and Levites, that they
+should question him, Who art thou? <sup>20</sup>And he confessed,
+and denied it not; but acknowledged, I am not the Messiah.
+<sup>21</sup>And they asked him, What then? art thou Elias? and
+he said, I am not. Art thou that prophet? and he answered, No.
+<sup>22</sup>Then said they to him, Who art thou? that we may
+give an answer to those who sent us: What description givest thou
+of thyself? <sup>23</sup>He said, I am a voice of one crying in
+the wilderness, Make straight the way for the Lord, as said the
+prophet Isaiah. <sup>24</sup>And they who were sent, were of the
+Pharisees. <sup>25</sup>And they questioned him, and said to him,
+Why then dost thou baptise, if thou be not the Messiah, nor
+Elias, nor that prophet? <sup>26</sup>John answered them, saying,
+I baptise with water: but in the midst of you hath stood a
+person, whom ye have not known; <sup>27</sup>it is he, though
+coming after me, who was before me, the thong of whose sandal I
+am not worthy to untie. <sup>28</sup>These things were done in
+Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptising.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>The next day John seeth Jesus coming
+to him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, who taketh away the
+sin of the world, <sup>30</sup>This is he of whom I spake, After
+me cometh a man who was before me: for before me he existed.
+<sup>31</sup>And I knew him not: though that he might be
+manifested to Israel, therefore am I come baptising with water.
+<sup>32</sup>And John bore witness, saying, I saw the Spirit
+descending as a dove from heaven, and it rested upon him.
+<sup>33</sup>And I did not know him: but he that sent me
+baptising with water, he said to me, Upon whomsoever thou shalt
+see the Spirit descending as a dove, and resting upon him, that
+is he who baptiseth with the Holy Ghost. <sup>34</sup>And I have
+seen it, and have borne testimony that this is the Son of
+God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>On the morrow John was again standing
+with two of his disciples; <sup>36</sup>and looking upon Jesus as
+he walked by, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! <sup>37</sup>And
+the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
+<sup>38</sup>Then Jesus turned about, and seeing them following,
+saith to them, What are ye seeking? They said unto him, Rabbi
+(which signifies, when translated, Master), where is thy abode?
+<sup>39</sup>He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw
+where he abode, and continued with him that day: and it was about
+the tenth hour.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>40</sup>One of the two, who had heard from
+John mention of Jesus, and had followed him, was Andrew, Simon
+Peter’s brother. <sup>41</sup>He first finds his own brother
+Simon, and saith to him, We have found the Messiah (which is,
+being translated, the Christ). <sup>42</sup>And he brought him to
+Jesus. Then Jesus looking on him, said, Thou art Simon the son of
+Jonas: thou shalt be called Cephas, which, interpreted <i>in
+Greek</i>, is Petros, a Rock.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>43</sup>The next day Jesus resolved to go into
+Galilee, and he findeth Philip, and saith to him, Follow me.
+<sup>44</sup>Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and
+Peter. <sup>45</sup>Philip findeth Nathaniel, and saith to him,
+We have found him whom Moses in the law has described, and the
+prophets, Jesus the son of Joseph, who is of Nazareth.
+<sup>46</sup>And Nathaniel said to him, Can any thing good come
+out of Nazareth? Philip saith to him, Come and see.
+<sup>47</sup>Jesus saw Nathaniel coming to him, and saith of him,
+Behold an Israelite in reality, in whom there is no guile!
+<sup>48</sup>Nathaniel saith unto him, From whence canst thou
+know me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before Philip called
+thee, when thou wast under the fig-tree, I saw thee.
+<sup>49</sup>Nathaniel answered and said to him, Rabbi, thou art
+the Son of God; thou art the king of Israel. <sup>50</sup>Jesus
+answered and said unto him, Because I said to thee, I saw thee
+under the fig-tree, dost thou believe? thou shalt see greater
+things than these. <sup>51</sup>And he saith to him, Verily,
+verily, I tell you, From henceforth ye shall see heaven opened,
+and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of
+man.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh2" id="joh2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND on the third day there
+was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was
+there: <sup>2</sup>So Jesus also, and his disciples, were invited
+to the marriage. <sup>3</sup>And the wine being exhausted, the
+mother of Jesus saith to him, They have no more wine.
+<sup>4</sup>Jesus saith unto her, What is that to me and thee,
+woman? my hour is not yet come. <sup>5</sup>His mother saith to
+the waiters, Whatsoever he orders you, do it. <sup>6</sup>Now
+there stood there six large stone jars, for the customary
+purifying ablution of the Jews, containing two or three baths
+each. <sup>7</sup>Jesus saith to them, Fill these jars with
+water. And they filled them to the brim. <sup>8</sup>And he said
+unto them, Draw out now, and carry to the president of the table.
+So they carried it. <sup>9</sup>And when the president of the
+table had tasted the water become wine, and knew not whence it
+came: (but the waiters knew, who drew the water;) the president
+of the table called the bridegroom, <sup>10</sup>and saith to
+him, Every man at first produces the good wine; and after men
+have drunk plentifully, then that which is worse: but thou hast
+kept back the good wine until now. <sup>11</sup>This beginning of
+miracles Jesus wrought in Cana of Galilee, and displayed his
+glory; and his disciples believed on him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>After this he went down to Capernaum,
+he and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and he
+continued there not many days. <sup>13</sup>And the passover of
+the Jews was nigh, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
+<sup>14</sup>And he found in the temple those who sold oxen, and
+sheep, and doves, and the moneychangers seated: <sup>15</sup>and
+having made a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple,
+and the sheep, and the oxen; and scattered the money of the
+exchangers, and overturned the tables; <sup>16</sup>and said to
+those who sold doves, Take these hence; make not my Father’s
+house a house of merchandise. <sup>17</sup>Then the disciples
+remembered that it was written, “The zeal of thine house hath
+eaten me up.” <sup>18</sup>The Jews then addressed him, and said
+to him, What miracle shewest thou, seeing thou actest thus?
+<sup>19</sup>Jesus answered and said to them, Pull down this
+temple, and in three days I will rear it up again.
+<sup>20</sup>Then said the Jews, This temple has been forty-six
+years in building, and canst thou rear it up in three days?
+<sup>21</sup>Now he had spoken with reference to the temple of
+his own body. <sup>22</sup>When therefore he was risen from the
+dead, his disciples remembered that he had spoken thus unto them;
+and they believed the scriptures, and the word which Jesus had
+spoken.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Now while he was at Jerusalem at the
+passover, during the feast, many believed on his name, when they
+beheld the miracles which he did. <sup>24</sup>But Jesus himself
+did not trust himself to them, because he knew them all,
+<sup>25</sup>and because he had no need that any man should
+testify respecting man; for he knew what was in man.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh3" id="joh3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW there was a man of the
+Pharisees, whose name was Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
+<sup>2</sup>this man came to Jesus in the night, and said to him,
+Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man
+can do these miracles which thou dost, unless God be with him.
+<sup>3</sup>Jesus answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say
+unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom
+of God. <sup>4</sup>Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be
+born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother’s
+womb, and be born? <sup>5</sup>Jesus replied, Verily, verily, I
+say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he
+cannot enter into the kingdom of God. <sup>6</sup>That which is
+born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit
+is spirit. <sup>7</sup>Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must
+be born again. <sup>8</sup>The wind bloweth where it will, and
+thou hearest the sound of it, but knowest not from whence it
+cometh, nor whither it goeth: just so is every one who is born of
+the Spirit. <sup>9</sup>Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How
+can these things be? <sup>10</sup>Jesus answered and said to him,
+Art thou a teacher of Israel, and knowest not these things?
+<sup>11</sup>Verily, verity, I tell thee, That what we know we
+speak, and what we have seen we affirm; and ye receive not our
+testimony. <sup>12</sup>If I have told you of earthly things, and
+ye believe not, how will you believe, if I tell you of heavenly
+things? <sup>13</sup>Though no man hath ascended into heaven,
+except he that descended from heaven, that Son of man the I
+<span class="sc">am</span> in heaven. <sup>14</sup>And as Moses
+lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, in like manner must the
+Son of man be lifted up: <sup>15</sup>that every one who
+believeth on him may not perish, but have life eternal.
+<sup>16</sup>For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
+begotten Son, that every one who believeth in him should not
+perish, but have life eternal. <sup>17</sup>For God sent not his
+Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world by
+him might be saved. <sup>18</sup>He that believeth on him is not
+condemned: but he that believeth not is already under
+condemnation, because he hath not believed on the name of the
+only begotten Son of God. <sup>19</sup>Now this is the
+condemnation, that the light is come into the world, and men
+loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds
+were evil. <sup>20</sup>For every one whose practices are foul
+hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, that his actions
+may not be brought to conviction. <sup>21</sup>But he who
+practices the truth, cometh to the light, that his actions may be
+evident, as being done for God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>After these things Jesus and his
+disciples went into the land of Judea; and there he abode with
+them, and baptised. <sup>23</sup>Now John also was baptising at
+Enon, near to Salem, for there were many streams of water there:
+and they came, and were baptised. <sup>24</sup>For as yet John
+was not cast into prison.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Then a dispute arose between the
+disciples of John and the Jews with regard to purification.
+<sup>26</sup>And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he
+that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou gavest testimony,
+lo! this man baptiseth, and all men come to him.
+<sup>27</sup>John answered and said, A man cannot assume any
+thing, except it be given him from heaven. <sup>28</sup>Ye
+yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Messiah,
+but that I am sent before him. <sup>29</sup>It is the bridegroom,
+who possesses the bride: and the friend of the bridegroom,
+standing by and hearing him, rejoiceth exceedingly at the
+bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
+<sup>30</sup>He must grow great, but I diminutive.
+<sup>31</sup>He that cometh from above is above all: he whose
+origin is from earth is of the earth, and speaketh of the earth:
+he who cometh from heaven is above all. <sup>32</sup>And what he
+hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; though no man receiveth
+his testimony. <sup>33</sup>He that receiveth his testimony hath
+avouched that God is true. <sup>34</sup>For he whom God hath sent
+speaketh the words of God: for God hath not given the Spirit by
+measure unto him. <sup>35</sup>The Father loveth the Son, and
+hath given all things into his hand. <sup>36</sup>He that
+believeth on the Son hath life eternal: and he that believeth not
+on the Son shall not see life: but the wrath of God abideth upon
+him.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh4" id="joh4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>S soon then as the Lord
+knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptised
+more disciples than John <sup>2</sup>(though Jesus himself did
+not baptise, but his disciples), <sup>3</sup>he left Judea, and
+went again into Galilee. <sup>4</sup>Now he must necessarily pass
+through Samaria. <sup>5</sup>Then he cometh to a city of Samaria,
+called Sichar, near the spot of ground which Jacob gave to his
+son Joseph. <sup>6</sup>And Jacob’s well was there. Therefore
+Jesus, weary with his journey, e’en sat himself down on the well:
+it was about the sixth hour. <sup>7</sup>A woman of Samaria comes
+to draw water: Jesus saith to her, Give me to drink.
+<sup>8</sup>(For his disciples were gone into the city to buy
+provisions.) <sup>9</sup>The Samaritan woman therefore saith to
+him, How canst thou, a Jew, ask of me, who am a Samaritan woman,
+to drink? for Jews avoid all intercourse with Samaritans.
+<sup>10</sup>Jesus answered and said to her, If thou hadst known
+the gift of God, and who he is that speaketh to thee, thou
+wouldest have requested him, and he would have given thee
+life-giving water. <sup>11</sup>The woman saith unto him, Thou
+hast no bucket, and the well is deep: whence then canst thou have
+this water that giveth life? <sup>12</sup>Art thou greater than
+our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank of it himself,
+and his children, and his cattle? <sup>13</sup>Jesus answered and
+said unto her, Every one who drinketh of this water shall thirst
+again: <sup>14</sup>but whosoever shall drink of the water which
+I shall give him, he shall no more thirst to eternity; but the
+water which I will give him, shall be in him a fountain of water
+springing up to life eternal. <sup>15</sup>The woman saith to
+him, Sir, give me this water, that I may no more thirst, nor come
+hither to draw. <sup>16</sup>Jesus saith to her, Go, call thy
+husband, and come hither. <sup>17</sup>The woman answered and
+said, I have no husband. Jesus saith to her, Thou hast spoken
+right, that thou hast no husband: <sup>18</sup>for thou hast had
+five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in
+this thou hast spoken true. <sup>19</sup>The woman saith to him,
+Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. <sup>20</sup>Our fathers
+worshipped in this mountain; and ye affirm, That the place where
+we ought to worship is at Jerusalem. <sup>21</sup>Jesus saith to
+her, Woman, believe me, that the hour approaches, when ye shall
+worship the Father neither in this mountain, nor at Jerusalem.
+<sup>22</sup>Ye worship ye know not what: we worship what we do
+know: for salvation cometh from the Jews. <sup>23</sup>But the
+hour is coming, yea, is now come, when the true worshippers shall
+worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh
+such worshippers of him. <sup>24</sup>God is a Spirit: and they
+who worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth.
+<sup>25</sup>The woman saith, I know that Messiah is coming (who
+is called Christ): when he cometh, he will inform us of all
+things. <sup>26</sup>Jesus saith unto her, I that am speaking to
+thee am he.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>And upon this came his disciples, and
+wondered that he talked with the woman: yet no one said, What art
+thou seeking? or, Why art thou talking with her?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>Then the woman left her pitcher, and
+went into the city, and said to the men, <sup>29</sup>Come with
+me; behold a man, who told me all things that I ever did: is not
+this the Messiah? <sup>30</sup>Then they went out of the city,
+and came unto him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>In the mean time his disciples invited
+him, saying, Rabbi, eat. <sup>32</sup>But he said to them, I have
+meat to eat that ye know not of. <sup>33</sup>Then said his
+disciples to each other, Hath any person brought him ought to
+eat? <sup>34</sup>Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the
+will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. <sup>35</sup>Do
+ye not say, That yet there are four months, and then the harvest
+cometh? behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and look upon the
+fields; for they are now white for harvest. <sup>36</sup>And he
+that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life
+eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice
+together. <sup>37</sup>For herein is the saying true, That one
+soweth and another reapeth. <sup>38</sup>I have sent you to reap
+that on which ye have bestowed no labour: others have laboured,
+and ye have entered into their labour.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>Now many of the Samaritans of that
+city believed on him, on the report of the woman, who said, That
+he told me all things I ever had done. <sup>40</sup>So on this
+the Samaritans came to him, and besought him to abide with them:
+and he tarried there two days. <sup>41</sup>And many more
+believed because of his own word; <sup>42</sup>and said to the
+woman, Now we believe, not merely on account of thy relation: for
+we ourselves have heard, and know that this is of a certainty the
+Saviour of the world, the Messiah.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>43</sup>Then after two days he departed
+thence, and went into Galilee. <sup>44</sup>For Jesus himself
+testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.
+<sup>45</sup>When therefore he was come into Galilee, the
+Galileans welcomed him, having seen all the things which he did
+at the feast: for they also had gone to the feast.
+<sup>46</sup>Then came Jesus again to Cana of Galilee, where he
+had made the water wine. And there was a certain attendant on the
+king, whose son was sick at Capernaum. <sup>47</sup>This person
+having heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, went
+to him, that he might come down, and cure his son: for he was at
+the point of death. <sup>48</sup>Then said Jesus unto him, Unless
+ye see miracles and wonders, ye will not believe.
+<sup>49</sup>The courtier said to him, Sir, come down before my
+child is dead. <sup>50</sup>Jesus saith to him, Go home; thy son
+liveth. And the man believed the word which Jesus had spoken, and
+went home. <sup>51</sup>And as he was now going down home, his
+servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son is recovered!
+<sup>52</sup>Then inquired he of them the hour at which he began
+to amend? and they told him, It was yesterday, at the seventh
+hour, when the fever left him. <sup>53</sup>Then the father knew
+that it was the very hour when Jesus said, Thy son liveth: and
+himself believed, and his whole family. <sup>54</sup>This is
+again a second miracle which Jesus did, when he came from Judea
+into Galilee.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh5" id="joh5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>FTER these things there
+was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
+<sup>2</sup>Now there is at Jerusalem near the sheep-market a
+pool, called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porticos.
+<sup>3</sup>In these lay a vast multitude of infirm persons,
+blind, lame, withered, waiting the motion of the water.
+<sup>4</sup>For occasionally an angel descended into the pool,
+and put the water into commotion: he therefore who first stepped
+in after the commotion of the water became well, under whatever
+complaint he had laboured. <sup>5</sup>And there was a certain
+man there, who had a complaint of thirty years standing.
+<sup>6</sup>Jesus seeing him laid there, and knowing that he had
+been so for a long while, saith to him, Wilt thou be made sound?
+<sup>7</sup>The infirm man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when
+the water is disturbed, to cast me into the pool: but when I am
+coming, another goeth down before me. <sup>8</sup>Jesus saith to
+him, Arise, take up thy bed, and walk. <sup>9</sup>And instantly
+the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked away: and
+that day was the sabbath. <sup>10</sup>The Jews therefore said to
+him that was cured, It is the sabbath: it is not lawful for thee
+to carry thy bed. <sup>11</sup>He answered them, He that made me
+whole, the same person said to me, Take up thy bed, and walk.
+<sup>12</sup>Then they asked him, Who is the man that said to
+thee, Take up thy bed, and walk? <sup>13</sup>Now he that was
+cured knew not who he was: for Jesus had slipped away, a crowd
+being on the spot.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>After these things Jesus findeth him
+in the temple, and said unto him, Take care; thou art made whole:
+sin no more, lest something worse befall thee. <sup>15</sup>The
+man went, and informed the Jews, that it was Jesus who had made
+him whole. <sup>16</sup>And therefore did the Jews persecute
+Jesus, and sought to kill him, because he had done these things
+on the sabbath-day.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Then Jesus answered them, My Father
+worketh hitherto, and I work. <sup>18</sup>Therefore sought they
+the more to kill him, because he had not only broken the sabbath,
+but called God his own Father, setting himself on an equality
+with God. <sup>19</sup>Jesus therefore answered and said unto
+them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing by
+himself, except what he hath seen the Father do: for whatsoever
+things he doeth, the same and in the same manner doth the Son.
+<sup>20</sup>For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all
+things which he himself doeth: and greater works than these will
+he shew him, that ye may wonder. <sup>21</sup>For as the Father
+raiseth the dead, and quickeneth them; so also doth the Son
+quicken whom he pleases. <sup>22</sup>For the Father never
+judgeth any man, but hath committed all judgment to the Son:
+<sup>23</sup>in order that all may honour the Son, just as they
+honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son, doth not honour
+the Father who sent him. <sup>24</sup>Verily, verily, I say unto
+you, That he that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent
+me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment; but
+is passed from death into life. <sup>25</sup>Verily, verily, I
+say unto you, The hour is coming, yea, it is now, when the dead
+shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall
+live. <sup>26</sup>For as the Father hath life in himself; so
+hath he given to the Son also to have life in himself;
+<sup>27</sup>and hath given him authority also to execute
+judgment, because he is the Son of man. <sup>28</sup>Marvel not
+at this: for the hour is coming, in which all who are in the
+graves shall hear his voice, <sup>29</sup>and they shall come
+forth; they who have done good actions to the resurrection of
+life; and they who have been guilty of foul practices, to the
+resurrection of damnation. <sup>30</sup>I am not able to perform
+any thing by myself: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just;
+for I seek not my own will, but the will of my Father who sent
+me. <sup>31</sup>If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not
+true. <sup>32</sup>There is another who beareth witness of me,
+and I know that his witness is true which he witnesseth
+concerning me. <sup>33</sup>Ye sent to John, and he bore
+testimony to the truth. <sup>34</sup>But I receive not testimony
+from man: but I speak these things, that ye may believe.
+<sup>35</sup>He was a lamp glowing and luminous: and ye were
+pleased for a time to exult in his light. <sup>36</sup>But I have
+a testimony greater than that of John: for the works which the
+Father hath given me that I should fulfil them, these very works
+which I am doing, they bear witness of me, that the Father hath
+sent me. <sup>37</sup>And the Father who sent me, himself hath
+borne witness concerning me. Ye have neither at any time heard
+his voice, nor seen his form. <sup>38</sup>And ye have not his
+word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.
+<sup>39</sup>Search the scriptures; for ye suppose in them ye
+have eternal life: and these are they which testify of me.
+<sup>40</sup>And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.
+<sup>41</sup>I receive not glory from men. <sup>42</sup>But I
+know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. <sup>43</sup>I
+have come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another
+come in his own name, him ye will receive. <sup>44</sup>How can
+ye believe, who receiving honour one from another, seek not the
+honour which cometh from God alone? <sup>45</sup>Do not suppose
+that I shall accuse you to my Father: there is one who is
+accusing you, even Moses, on whom ye place your hope.
+<sup>46</sup>For if ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me:
+for of me did he write. <sup>47</sup>But if ye believe not his
+writings, how will ye believe my words?</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh6" id="joh6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>FTER these things Jesus
+went beyond the sea of Galilee, that is of Tiberias.
+<sup>2</sup>And a vast multitude followed him, because they saw
+the miracles which he performed on those who were diseased.
+<sup>3</sup>Then Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat
+down with his disciple. <sup>4</sup>And the passover, a feast of
+the Jews, was nigh. <sup>5</sup>Then Jesus lifting up his eyes,
+and seeing that a vast concourse of people was come to him, said
+to Philip, Whence shall we buy loaves, that these may eat?
+<sup>6</sup>And this he said to try him: for himself knew what he
+would do. <sup>7</sup>Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii
+spent in bread would not procure a sufficiency for them, that
+every one of them might have a morsel. <sup>8</sup>One of his
+disciples saith to him, (Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother,)
+<sup>9</sup>There is a little lad here, who hath five
+barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but these, what are they
+among so many? <sup>10</sup>Then said Jesus, Make the men sit
+down. For there was plenty of grass on the spot. Therefore the
+men sat down, in number about five thousand. <sup>11</sup>And
+Jesus took the loaves; and giving thanks, gave to the disciples,
+and the disciples to those who were sat down; and in the same
+manner of the fishes, as much as they chose. <sup>12</sup>And
+when they had made a hearty meal, he saith to his disciples,
+Gather up the broken bits which are left, that not a morsel be
+wasted. <sup>13</sup>Then they collected them, and filled twelve
+baskets with fragments out of the five barley-loaves, which were
+more than enough for those who had eaten. <sup>14</sup>When
+therefore the men saw the miracle which Jesus had done, they
+said, This is of a certainty that prophet which is to come into
+the world. <sup>15</sup>Then Jesus, knowing their intention to
+come and to seize him by force, in order to make him king,
+retired again into the mountain by himself alone.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>So when evening was now come, his
+disciples went down to the sea-side, <sup>17</sup>and embarking
+on a vessel were coming across the sea to Capernaum. And it was
+now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. <sup>18</sup>And the
+sea was greatly agitated by a tempestuous wind that blew.
+<sup>19</sup>Having rowed therefore about five and twenty or
+thirty furlongs, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and coming
+near the vessel, and they were affrighted. <sup>20</sup>But he
+saith to them, It is I; be not afraid. <sup>21</sup>Then they
+desired to take him into the vessel: and instantly the vessel was
+at the land whither they were going.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>The next day the multitude who stayed
+on the other side of the sea, when they saw that there was no
+little vessel there, except the one into which his disciples
+went, and that Jesus went not with his disciples in the vessel,
+but that his disciples went away alone; <sup>23</sup>(but now
+little vessels had come from Tiberias near to the spot where they
+had eaten bread, after the Lord had given thanks:)
+<sup>24</sup>then when the multitude saw that Jesus was not
+there, nor his disciples, they also went into the vessels, and
+came to Capernaum, in search of Jesus. <sup>25</sup>And when they
+found him on the other side the sea, they said to him, Rabbi,
+when camest thou hither? <sup>26</sup>Jesus replied to them and
+said, Ye seek me, not because ye have seen the miracles, but
+because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.
+<sup>27</sup>Labour not for the meat which is perishable, but for
+that meat which endureth unto life eternal, which the Son of man
+will give you: for him hath the Father sealed, even God.
+<sup>28</sup>Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we
+may work the works of God? <sup>29</sup>Jesus answered and said
+unto them, This is the work of God, that ye should believe on him
+whom he hath sent. <sup>30</sup>Then said they to him, What
+miracle therefore dost thou, that we may see and believe thee?
+what dost thou work? <sup>31</sup>Our fathers did eat manna in
+the wilderness; as it is written, “He gave them bread from heaven
+to eat.” <sup>32</sup>Then said Jesus unto them, Verily, verily,
+I tell you, It was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven;
+but my Father giveth you the real bread from heaven.
+<sup>33</sup>For he that cometh down from heaven, and giveth life
+to the world, is the bread of God. <sup>34</sup>Then said they
+unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. <sup>35</sup>Then
+said Jesus to them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me
+shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never
+thirst more. <sup>36</sup>But I have told you, That though ye
+have seen me, yet ye have not believed. <sup>37</sup>Every
+individual which the Father giveth me will come to me; and him
+that cometh to me I will in nowise cast out. <sup>38</sup>For I
+came down from heaven, not with a view to do my own will, but the
+will of him that sent me. <sup>39</sup>Now this is the will of
+the Father who sent me, That every thing which he hath given me I
+should not be deprived of it, but raise it up at the last day.
+<sup>40</sup>And this is the will of him that sent me, That every
+one who seeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have life
+eternal: and I will raise him up at the last day.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>Then the Jews murmured against him,
+because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
+<sup>42</sup>And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph,
+whose father and mother we know? how then saith this man, That I
+came down from heaven? <sup>43</sup>Jesus answered and said to
+them, Murmur not among yourselves. <sup>44</sup>No man can come
+to me, except the Father who hath sent me draw him: and I will
+raise him up at the last day. <sup>45</sup>It is written in the
+prophets, And “they shall all be taught of God.” Every one
+therefore who heareth from the Father, and learneth, cometh to
+me. <sup>46</sup>Not that any man hath seen the Father, except he
+that is with God, he hath seen the Father. <sup>47</sup>Verily,
+verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting
+life. <sup>48</sup>I am the bread of life. <sup>49</sup>Your
+fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and they are dead.
+<sup>50</sup>This is the bread which cometh down from heaven,
+that any person may eat of it, and never die. <sup>51</sup>I am
+the bread that giveth life, which came down from heaven: if any
+person eat of this bread, he shall live to eternity; and the
+bread indeed which I shall give is my flesh, which I will give
+for the life of the world.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>52</sup>Then the Jews contended with each
+other, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?
+<sup>53</sup>Jesus therefore said to 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 yourselves. <sup>54</sup>He that
+eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath life eternal: and I
+will raise him up at the last day. <sup>55</sup>For my flesh
+truly is meat, and my blood truly is drink. <sup>56</sup>He that
+eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, abideth in me, and I in
+him. <sup>57</sup>As the life-giving Father hath sent me, and I
+live by the Father; so he that eateth me, the same shall live by
+me. <sup>58</sup>This is the bread which came down from heaven,
+not as the manna your fathers did eat, and died: he that eateth
+this bread shall live to eternity.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>59</sup>These things he spake in the
+synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum. <sup>60</sup>Many therefore
+of his disciples, who heard him, said, Difficult is this
+discourse, who is able to fathom it? <sup>61</sup>Then Jesus,
+conscious in himself that his disciples murmured concerning this
+discourse, said unto them, Doth this stumble you?
+<sup>62</sup>What then if ye see the Son of man ascending where
+he was formerly? <sup>63</sup>The Spirit is the life-giving
+power; the flesh contributeth nothing: the declarations which I
+make to you, they are spirit, and they are life. <sup>64</sup>But
+there are some of you who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the
+beginning who they were who did not believe, and who the person
+was that should betray him. <sup>65</sup>And he said, Therefore
+have I informed you, That no man can come to me, except it be
+given him of my Father.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>66</sup>From that <i>discourse</i> many of his
+disciples went away back, and no more followed him about.
+<sup>67</sup>Then said Jesus to the twelve, Will ye also go away?
+<sup>68</sup>Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, unto whom shall
+we go from thee? thou hast the words of eternal life.
+<sup>69</sup>And we have believed and known that thou art the
+Messiah, the Son of the living God. <sup>70</sup>Jesus answered
+them, Have I not chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
+<sup>71</sup>Now he spake of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon:
+for this man was ready to betray him, though he was one of the
+twelve.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh7" id="joh7">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND Jesus after these
+things travelled about in Galilee: for he would not go about in
+Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him. <sup>2</sup>And a
+feast of the Jews was nigh, the feast of tabernacles.
+<sup>3</sup>Then said his disciples to him, Depart hence, and go
+into Judea, that thy disciples also may see thy works which thou
+doest. <sup>4</sup>For no man doeth any thing in secret, yet
+seeketh himself to appear publicly: if thou doest these things,
+exhibit thyself to the world. <sup>5</sup>For even his own
+brethren did not believe on him. <sup>6</sup>Jesus therefore
+saith to them, My proper time is not yet come: but your time is
+always ready. <sup>7</sup>The world cannot hate you, but me it
+hateth, because I testify of it, that its deeds are evil.
+<sup>8</sup>Go ye up to this feast: for I am not yet going up to
+this feast, because my fixed time is not yet arrived.
+<sup>9</sup>Thus speaking to them then, he continued in Galilee.
+<sup>10</sup>But as soon as his disciples were gone up, then went
+he also himself up to the feast: not in public, but as in
+concealment.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>The Jews then sought for him at the
+feast, and said, Where is he? <sup>12</sup>And there was a great
+murmur concerning him among the multitude: some said, Surely he
+is a good man: others said, No; he only deceiveth the people.
+<sup>13</sup>Yet no person spake openly of him for fear of the
+Jews.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>But now at the middle of the feast
+Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. <sup>15</sup>And the
+Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man the scriptures, not
+being a scholar? <sup>16</sup>Jesus answered them and said, My
+doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. <sup>17</sup>If any
+man will do his will, he shall know respecting the doctrine,
+whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.
+<sup>18</sup>He that speaketh from himself, seeks his own
+individual honour: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent
+him, he is true, and iniquity in him there is none.
+<sup>19</sup>Hath not Moses given you the law, yet none of you
+practises the law? Why do ye seek to kill me? <sup>20</sup>The
+multitude answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who is seeking to
+kill thee? <sup>21</sup>Jesus answered and said unto them, I have
+performed one work, and ye all marvel. <sup>22</sup>Because Moses
+ordered you circumcision; (not that it comes from Moses, but from
+our ancestors;) so ye circumcise a man on the sabbath-day.
+<sup>23</sup>If a man receive circumcision on the sabbath-day,
+that the law of Moses should not be violated; are ye incensed
+against me, because I have made a man whole on the sabbath-day?
+<sup>24</sup>Judge not by appearance, but judge righteous
+judgment. <sup>25</sup>Then said some of the people of Jerusalem,
+is not this the man whom they are seeking to kill?
+<sup>26</sup>And, lo! he speaketh openly, and they say not a word
+to him. Do the rulers certainly know that this man is really the
+Messiah? <sup>27</sup>But we know this man whence he is: but when
+the Messiah cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
+<sup>28</sup>Then spake Jesus aloud as he was teaching in the
+temple, and said, Ye both know me, and ye know from whence I am:
+and I came not of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye
+know not. <sup>29</sup>But I know him: for I am from him, and he
+hath sent me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>Then they sought to apprehend him: but
+no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.
+<sup>31</sup>But many of the multitude believed on him, and said,
+When the Messiah cometh, will he do greater miracles than those
+which this man doth? <sup>32</sup>The Pharisees heard the people
+muttering these things respecting him; and the Pharisees and
+chief priests sent officers to apprehend him. <sup>33</sup>Then
+said Jesus unto them, A little while longer I am with you, and I
+am going to him that sent me. <sup>34</sup>Ye shall seek me, and
+shall not find me: and where I am, ye cannot come.
+<sup>35</sup>Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will
+this man go, that we shall not find him? will he go to the
+dispersed among the Grecians, and teach the Greeks?
+<sup>36</sup>What is this saying which he hath spoken, Ye shall
+seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, ye cannot
+come?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>37</sup>Now on the last day, the great day of
+the feast, Jesus stood up and spake aloud, saying, If any man
+thirst, let him come unto me and drink. <sup>38</sup>He that
+believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from his belly shall
+rivers flow of living water. <sup>39</sup>(Now he spake this in
+reference to the Spirit, which they who believe on him should
+afterwards receive: for as yet the Holy Ghost was not given;
+because Jesus was not yet glorified.) <sup>40</sup>Many then of
+the multitude, when they heard this declaration, said, This man
+is certainly a prophet. <sup>41</sup>Others said, He is the
+Messiah. But others said, No: for cometh the Messiah out of
+Galilee? <sup>42</sup>Doth not the scripture say, That the
+Messiah cometh of the seed of David, and from the town of
+Bethlehem, whence David originally was? <sup>43</sup>There was a
+division therefore among the multitude on account of him.
+<sup>44</sup>Now some of them were desirous to apprehend him; but
+no one laid hands upon him. <sup>45</sup>Then came the officers
+to the chief priests and Pharisee; and they said to them, Why
+have ye not brought him? <sup>46</sup>The officers answered,
+Never did man before speak in such a manner as this man.
+<sup>47</sup>The Pharisees then replied to them, Are ye also
+deluded? <sup>48</sup>Hath any one of the rulers or of the
+Pharisees believed on him? <sup>49</sup>But this rabble, which
+knoweth not the law, is accursed. <sup>50</sup>Nicodemus saith
+unto them, (the same person who came to him by night, being one
+of their body,) <sup>51</sup>Doth our law condemn a man, without
+first hearing his defence, and knowing what he hath done?
+<sup>52</sup>They answered and said to him, Art thou not from
+Galilee too? Search and see: for a prophet, out of Galilee, never
+was raised up. <sup>53</sup>So each went to his own home.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh8" id="joh8">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN Jesus went to the
+mount of Olives. <sup>2</sup>But early in the morning he came
+again to the temple, and all the people came to him; and sitting
+down he taught them. <sup>3</sup>Then the scribes and Pharisees
+brought to him a woman caught in adultery; and placing her in the
+midst, <sup>4</sup>they say unto him, Master, this woman was
+caught in adultery, in the very act. <sup>5</sup>Now Moses in the
+law commanded, that such women should be stoned: therefore what
+sayest thou? <sup>6</sup>But this they said, trying to entrap
+him, that they might have ground of accusation against him. But
+Jesus stooping down, with his finger wrote on the ground.
+<sup>7</sup>Now when they continued questioning him, raising
+himself up, he said to them, Let the person who is sinless among
+you, first cast a stone at her. <sup>8</sup>And again stooping
+down, he wrote on the ground. <sup>9</sup>But when they heard
+him, and felt the conviction of their conscience, they slunk away
+one by one, beginning from the elders to the last: so Jesus was
+left alone, with the woman standing in the midst.
+<sup>10</sup>Then Jesus raising himself up, and seeing no person
+but the woman, said unto her, Woman, where are these thine
+accusers? hath no man condemned thee? <sup>11</sup>She said, No
+man, Lord. Then said Jesus unto her, Neither do I condemn thee:
+go, and sin no more.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Then spake Jesus again to them,
+saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall
+not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
+<sup>13</sup>The Pharisees said to him, Thou bearest witness of
+thyself; thy witness is not true. <sup>14</sup>Jesus answered and
+said to them, Though I do bear witness of myself, my witness is
+true: for I know whence I came, and whither I am going; but ye
+know not whence I come, nor whither I am going. <sup>15</sup>Ye
+judge after the flesh; I judge no man. <sup>16</sup>But though I
+should judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and
+the Father who sent me. <sup>17</sup>Now even in your law it is
+written, that the testimony of two men is true. <sup>18</sup>I am
+a witness for myself, and the Father who sent me beareth witness
+of me. <sup>19</sup>Then said they to him, Where is thy father?
+Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had
+known me, ye would have known my Father also. <sup>20</sup>These
+words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple:
+and no person apprehended him; for his hour was not yet come.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Then spake Jesus again to them, I am
+going away, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sin:
+whither I am going ye cannot come. <sup>22</sup>The Jews said
+therefore, Will he kill himself? because he said, Whither I go,
+ye cannot come. <sup>23</sup>And he said to them, Ye are from
+those beneath; I am from those above: ye are of this world; I am
+not of this world. <sup>24</sup>I said therefore unto you, that
+ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I
+<span class="sc">am</span>, ye shall die in your sins.
+<sup>25</sup>They said, therefore to him, Who art thou? And Jesus
+said to them, Assuredly the same as I am telling you.
+<sup>26</sup>I have many things to speak and to decide concerning
+you: but he that sent me is true; and the things which I have
+heard from him I speak to the world. <sup>27</sup>They knew not
+that he spake to them of the Father.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>Then said Jesus to them, When ye shall
+have lifted up on high the Son of man, then shall ye know that I
+<span class="sc">am</span>, and of myself have I done nothing;
+but as the Father hath instructed me, so I speak.
+<sup>29</sup>And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not
+left me alone; because I always do the things acceptable to him.
+<sup>30</sup>As he spake these words, many believed on him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Then said Jesus to those Jews who
+believed on him, If ye abide in my word, assuredly ye are my
+disciples; <sup>32</sup>and ye shall know the truth, and the
+truth shall make you free. <sup>33</sup>They answered him, We are
+Abraham’s seed, and never were in bondage to any man: how sayest
+thou, That we shall be made free? <sup>34</sup>Jesus answered
+them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, That every one who
+committeth sin is the slave of sin. <sup>35</sup>But the slave
+abideth not in the family for ever: but the son abideth for ever.
+<sup>36</sup>If the Son therefore make you free, ye will be truly
+free. <sup>37</sup>I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; yet ye seek
+to kill me, because my word has no place in you. <sup>38</sup>I
+speak what I have seen with my Father: and ye do therefore what
+ye have seen with your father. <sup>39</sup>They answered and
+said unto him, Our Father is Abraham. Jesus saith unto them, If
+ye were the children of Abraham, ye would have done the works of
+Abraham. <sup>40</sup>But now ye seek to kill me, a man who hath
+told you the truth, which I have heard from God. Abraham did not
+so. <sup>41</sup>Ye do the works of your father. They said unto
+him, We are not born of whoredom; we have one Father, even God.
+<sup>42</sup>Then said Jesus unto them, If God was your Father,
+ye would have loved me: for I came out from God, and I am coming;
+neither indeed came I of myself, but he hath sent me.
+<sup>43</sup>Wherefore do ye not understand my speech? because ye
+cannot hear my word. <sup>44</sup>Ye are of your father the
+devil, and the lusts of your father ye will practise. He was a
+murderer from the beginning, and stood not fast in the truth,
+because truth was not in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh
+what is peculiarly his own: for he is a liar, and the father of
+it. <sup>45</sup>But because I tell you the truth, ye believe me
+not. <sup>46</sup>Which of you can convict me of sin? Now if I
+speak the truth, why do ye not believe me? <sup>47</sup>He that
+is of God heareth the words of God: ye therefore do not hear him,
+because ye are not of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>48</sup>Then answered the Jews, and said to
+him, Do we not rightly affirm, that thou art a Samaritan, and
+hast a devil? <sup>49</sup>Jesus answered, I have not a devil;
+but I honour my Father, and ye dishonour me. <sup>50</sup>But I
+seek not my own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
+<sup>51</sup>Verily, verily, I say unto you, If any man observe
+my saying, he shall never see death to all eternity.
+<sup>52</sup>Then said the Jews to him, Now we know that thou
+hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest,
+If any man observe my word, he shall never taste of death to
+eternity. <sup>53</sup>Art thou greater than our father Abraham,
+who is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou
+thyself?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>54</sup>Jesus answered, If I assume glory to
+myself, my glory is nothing: it is the Father who glorifies me;
+of whom ye say, that he is your God: <sup>55</sup>yet have ye not
+known him; but I know him: and if I should say, that I know him
+not, I should be like you, a liar: but I know him, and observe
+his word. <sup>56</sup>Your father Abraham exulted for joy that
+he should see this day of mine: and saw it, and rejoiced.
+<sup>57</sup>Then said the Jews unto him, Thou hast not yet
+reached the age of fifty, and hast thou seen Abraham?
+<sup>58</sup>Jesus said unto them, Before Abraham had a being, I
+Am. <sup>59</sup>Then took they up stones to hurl at him: but
+Jesus was hid, and went out of the temple, passing through the
+midst of them, and so went away.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh9" id="joh9">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND as he passed along, he
+saw a man blind from his birth. <sup>2</sup>And his disciples
+inquired of him, saying, Rabbi, who was in fault, this man or his
+parents, that he was born blind? <sup>3</sup>Jesus answered,
+Neither hath this man been in fault, nor his parents; but it is
+in order to make manifest the works of God in him. <sup>4</sup>I
+must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the
+night is coming, when no man can work. <sup>5</sup>As long as I
+am in the world, I am the light of the world. <sup>6</sup>So
+speaking, he spat on the ground, and made mud with the spittle,
+and anointed with the mud the eyes of the blind man;
+<sup>7</sup>and said to him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam,
+(which signifies, Sent.) Then he went and washed, and came
+seeing.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>The neighbours therefore, and they who
+saw him formerly, that he was blind, said, Is not this the man
+who was sitting and begging? <sup>9</sup>Some said, That this is
+he: but others, That he is like him: he himself said, I am he.
+<sup>10</sup>When said they to him, How were thine eyes opened?
+<sup>11</sup>he answered and said, A man called Jesus made mud,
+and anointed my eyes, and said to me, Go to the pool of Siloam,
+and wash: then I went, and washing received sight.
+<sup>12</sup>They said to him, Where is he? He replied, I know
+not.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>They brought him to the Pharisees, who
+had before been blind. <sup>14</sup>(Now it was the sabbath-day
+when Jesus made the mud, and opened his eyes.) <sup>15</sup>The
+Pharisees therefore questioned him again, How he had received
+sight? And he told them, He put mud upon my eyes, and I washed,
+and do see. <sup>16</sup>Then said certain of the Pharisees, This
+man is not from God, because he observeth not the sabbath. Others
+said, How is it possible for a wicked man to do such miracles?
+And there was a division among them. <sup>17</sup>They say to the
+blind man again, What sayest thou of him? that he opened thine
+eyes? Then he replied, That he is a prophet.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Then the Jews did not believe that he
+had been blind, and received sight, until that they had called
+the parents of him who had received sight. <sup>19</sup>And they
+questioned them, saying, Is this your son, of whom ye say, that
+he was born blind? how then doth he now see? <sup>20</sup>His
+parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and
+that he was born blind: <sup>21</sup>but how he now seeth, we
+know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age;
+ask him: he himself will tell you about it. <sup>22</sup>So spake
+his parents, because they were afraid of the Jews: for the Jews
+had already come to a resolution, that if any person acknowledged
+him Messiah, he should be excluded the synagogue.
+<sup>23</sup>Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>The second time therefore they called
+the man who had been blind, and said unto him, Give the glory to
+God: we know that this man is a sinner. <sup>25</sup>Then
+answered he and said, Whether this man be a sinner, I know not:
+one thing I do know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
+<sup>26</sup>Then said they to him again, What did he to thee?
+how opened he thine eves? <sup>27</sup>He answered them, I have
+already told you, and ye did not hearken: why do ye wish to hear
+it again? will ye also become his disciples? <sup>28</sup>Then
+they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple, but we are the
+disciples of Moses. <sup>29</sup>We know that God spake to Moses:
+but we know nothing of this man, whence he is. <sup>30</sup>The
+man replied, and said to them, Now herein is something very
+surprising, that you know not whence he is, though he hath opened
+my eyes. <sup>31</sup>Now we know that God doth not hearken to
+sinners: but if any man be a devout worshipper, and doeth his
+will, him he heareth. <sup>32</sup>From the creation of the world
+hath it never been heard, that any man opened the eyes of one
+born blind. <sup>33</sup>If this man were not from God, he could
+not do any thing. <sup>34</sup>They answered and said unto him,
+Thou wast wholly born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they
+cast him out. <sup>35</sup>Jesus heard that they had cast him
+out; and finding him, said to him, Believest thou in the Son of
+God? <sup>36</sup>The man answered and said, Who is he, Sir, that
+I might believe on him? <sup>37</sup>Then said Jesus him, Thou
+hast even seen him, and he that is now talking with thee is the
+very person. <sup>38</sup>Then he said, Lord, I believe: and
+worshipped him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>And Jesus said, For judgment I am come
+into this world, that they who see not may see; and they who see
+become blind. <sup>40</sup>And some of the Pharisees who were
+with him heard these things, and said to him, Are we blind also?
+<sup>41</sup>Jesus said to them, If ye were blind, ye should not
+have had sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin is
+permanent.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh10" id="joh10">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">V</span>ERILY, verily, I say unto
+you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheep-fold, but
+getteth in some other way, that person is a thief and a robber.
+<sup>2</sup>He that entereth by the door is the shepherd of the
+sheep. <sup>3</sup>To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear
+his voice: and he calleth his own peculiar sheep by name, and
+leadeth them forth. <sup>4</sup>And when he bringeth out his own
+sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: because
+they know his voice. <sup>5</sup>And a stranger will they not
+follow, but will fly from him: for they know not the voice of
+strangers. <sup>6</sup>This parable spake Jesus unto them: but
+they knew nothing of the things which he spake to them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Therefore Jesus said unto them again,
+Verily, verily, I say unto you, that I am the door of the sheep.
+<sup>8</sup>All, as many as have gone before me, are thieves and
+robbers: but the sheep hearkened not to them. <sup>9</sup>I am
+the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved; and shall
+go in and out, and find pasture. <sup>10</sup>The thief cometh
+not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that
+they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
+<sup>11</sup>I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth
+down his life for the sheep. <sup>12</sup>But the hireling, and
+he that is not the shepherd, whose own property the sheep are
+not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth;
+and the wolf seizes upon them, and disperseth the sheep.
+<sup>13</sup>Now the hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling,
+and careth not for the sheep. <sup>14</sup>I am the good
+shepherd, and know my own <i>sheep</i>, and am known of my own.
+<sup>15</sup>As the Father knoweth me, so know I the Father: and
+I lay down my life for the sheep. <sup>16</sup>And other sheep I
+have, which are not of this fold: these also I must bring, and
+they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, one
+shepherd. <sup>17</sup>Therefore doth the Father love me, because
+I lay down my life, that I may take it again. <sup>18</sup>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 commandment
+I have received from my Father.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>There was therefore a division again
+among the Jews, on account of these sayings. <sup>20</sup>Then
+many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hearken to
+him? <sup>21</sup>Others said, These are not the discourses of a
+demoniac. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Then was the feast of dedication at
+Jerusalem, and it was winter. <sup>23</sup>And Jesus was walking
+in the temple, in Solomon’s portico. <sup>24</sup>Then the Jews
+came about him, and said to him, How long dost thou keep our soul
+in suspense? If thou art the Messiah, tell us plainly.
+<sup>25</sup>Jesus answered them; I told you, and ye believed
+not: the works which I do in the name of my Father, they bear
+witness of me. <sup>26</sup>But ye believe not, for ye are not of
+my sheep, as I told you. <sup>27</sup>My sheep hear my voice, and
+I know them, and they follow me: <sup>28</sup>and I give unto
+them everlasting life and they shall never perish to eternity,
+and no person shall pluck them out of my hand. <sup>29</sup>My
+Father, who gave them to me, is greater than all and no one shall
+pluck them out of my Father’s hand. <sup>30</sup>I and my Father
+are one.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Then the Jews again brought stones, in
+order to stone him. <sup>32</sup>Jesus said unto them, Many good
+works have I shewed you from my Father; for which work of these
+are ye going to stone me? <sup>33</sup>The Jews answered him, For
+a good work we do not stone thee; but for blasphemy; and that
+thou, being merely a man, makest thyself God. <sup>34</sup>Jesus
+answered them, Is it not written in your law, “I said ye are
+gods?” <sup>35</sup>If he called those gods, unto whom the word
+of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; <sup>36</sup>do
+ye say of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the
+world, Thou blasphemest because I said, I am the Son of God?
+<sup>37</sup>If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
+<sup>38</sup>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. <sup>39</sup>Then sought they again to apprehend
+him and he departed out of their reach, <sup>40</sup>and went
+again beyond Jordan, unto the place where John at first baptised;
+and there he abode. <sup>41</sup>And many came to him, and said,
+That John indeed performed no miracle: but all things whatsoever
+John spake of this man were true. <sup>42</sup>And many believed
+on him there.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh11" id="joh11">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW there was a sick man,
+Lazarus, of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
+<sup>2</sup>(It was the Mary who had anointed the Lord with the
+balm, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was
+sick.) <sup>3</sup>The sisters therefore sent unto him, saying,
+Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. <sup>4</sup>When Jesus
+heard it, he said, This sickness is not for death, but for the
+glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister,
+and Lazarus. <sup>6</sup>Then, though he heard he was ill, yet
+notwithstanding he abode in the same place where he was two days.
+<sup>7</sup>But after that he saith to his disciples, Let us go
+again into Judea. <sup>8</sup>The disciples say unto him, Rabbi,
+the Jews have just now sought to stone thee; and art thou going
+thither again? <sup>9</sup>Jesus answered, Are there not twelve
+hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he doth not
+stumble, because he seeth the light of this world.
+<sup>10</sup>But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth,
+because there is no light with him. <sup>11</sup>These things
+said he: and after that he saith to them, Our friend Lazarus is
+asleep; but I go to waken him up. <sup>12</sup>Then said his
+disciples, Lord, if he is asleep, he will recover.
+<sup>13</sup>Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they
+apprehended that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
+<sup>14</sup>Then Jesus therefore told them plainly, Lazarus is
+dead. <sup>15</sup>And I rejoice on your account that I was not
+there, in order that ye may believe; but let us go to him.
+<sup>16</sup>Then said Thomas, (called Didymus, the twin,) to his
+fellow-disciples, Let us go too, that we may die with him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Then Jesus, when he came; found that
+he had already lain in the tomb four days. <sup>18</sup>Now
+Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
+<sup>19</sup>and many of the Jews had come with the women who
+were about Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their
+brother. <sup>20</sup>Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was
+coming, met him: but Mary sat in the house. <sup>21</sup>And
+Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother
+had not died. <sup>22</sup>But even now I know, that whatsoever
+things thou shalt ask of God, God will give thee.
+<sup>23</sup>Jesus saith to her, Thy brother shall rise again.
+<sup>24</sup>Martha saith to him, I know that he shall rise at
+the resurrection in the last day. <sup>25</sup>Jesus said unto
+her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in
+me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: <sup>26</sup>and
+every one who is alive, and believeth in me, shall never die to
+eternity. Believest thou this? <sup>27</sup>She saith to him,
+Yes, Lord I believe that thou art the Messiah, the Son of God,
+who cometh into the world.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>So when she had thus spoken, she went
+away, and called her sister Mary privately, saying, The Master is
+near at hand, and calleth for thee. <sup>29</sup>As soon as she
+heard it, she rose hastily, and came to him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>Now Jesus was not yet come into the
+village, but was on the spot where Martha had met him.
+<sup>31</sup>Then the Jews who were with her in the house, and
+comforting her, observing Mary, that she rose up hastily, and
+went out, followed her, saying, She is going to the tomb, to weep
+there.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>When therefore Mary was come where
+Jesus was, beholding him, she fell at his feet, saying to him,
+Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother would not have died!
+<sup>33</sup>When Jesus then saw her weeping, and all the Jews
+who came with her lamenting, he groaned in spirit, and was
+himself greatly agitated: <sup>34</sup>and he said, Where have ye
+laid him? They say to him, Lord, come and see. <sup>35</sup>Jesus
+wept. <sup>36</sup>Then said the Jews, Behold, how he loved him!
+<sup>37</sup>But some of them said, Could not this man, who
+openeth the eyes of the blind, have caused that this person
+should not have died? <sup>38</sup>Then Jesus again groaning in
+himself, cometh to the sepulchre. It was an excavation, and a
+stone lay upon it. <sup>39</sup>Jesus saith, Remove the stone.
+The sister of the deceased, Martha, said to him, Lord, he is by
+this time putrid: for he hath been dead four days.
+<sup>40</sup>Jesus saith unto her, Did I not tell thee, that, if
+thou wouldest believe, thou shalt see the glory of God?
+<sup>41</sup>Then they removed the stone where the deceased was
+lying. And Jesus lifted his eyes upwards, and said, Father, I
+thank thee that thou hast heard me! <sup>42</sup>And I knew that
+thou always dost hear me: but for the sake of the multitude
+standing by I spake, that they may believe that thou hast sent
+me. <sup>43</sup>And when he had thus spoken, with a loud voice
+he cried, Lazarus, come forth! <sup>44</sup>And the deceased came
+forth, his feet and his hands wrapped with the linen swathes; and
+his face bound round with a napkin. Jesus saith to them, Loose
+him, and let him go!</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>45</sup>Then many of the Jews who came to
+Mary, and saw what Jesus had done, believed on him.
+<sup>46</sup>But some of them went to the Pharisees, and told
+them what things Jesus had done. <sup>47</sup>The chief priests
+and Pharisees therefore called the sanhedrim together, and said,
+What are we about? for this man is doing many miracles.
+<sup>48</sup>If we suffer him to go on thus, all men will believe
+on him: and the Romans will come, and take away both our place
+and nation. <sup>49</sup>Then one particular person of them,
+Caiaphas, being the high-priest of that year, said unto them, Ye
+know nothing, <sup>50</sup>nor consider that it is expedient for
+us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole
+nation be not destroyed. <sup>51</sup>And this he spake not from
+himself: but being the high-priest of that year, he prophesied
+that Jesus should die for the nation; <sup>52</sup>and not for
+that nation only, but that he should collect into one body the
+children of God wherever dispersed. <sup>53</sup>Then from that
+day they consulted together how they might kill him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>54</sup>Jesus therefore walked no more openly
+among the Jews, but went thence into the country bordering on the
+desert, to a city called Ephraim, and there he abode with his
+disciples. <sup>55</sup>Now the passover of the Jews was near,
+and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the
+passover, in order to purify themselves. <sup>56</sup>Then they
+sought for Jesus, and said one to another, as they stood in the
+temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?
+<sup>57</sup>Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had
+given commandment, that, if any person knew where he was, they
+should declare it, that they might apprehend him.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh12" id="joh12">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">J</span>ESUS then before the days
+of the passover came to Bethany, where the deceased Lazarus was,
+whom he had raised from the dead. <sup>2</sup>Therefore they made
+him a supper there; and Martha waited: but Lazarus was one of
+those who sat at table with him. <sup>3</sup>Then Mary taking a
+pound of unadulterated balm of nard, very valuable, anointed the
+feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house
+was filled with the odour of the ointment. <sup>4</sup>Then said
+one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, who was
+preparing to betray him, <sup>5</sup>Wherefore was not this
+aromatic ointment sold for three hundred denarii, and given to
+the poor? <sup>6</sup>Now he said this, not that he cared for the
+poor; but because he was a thief, and kept the purse, and carried
+the money put therein. <sup>7</sup>Then said Jesus, Let her
+alone: for the day of my burial hath she reserved this.
+<sup>8</sup>For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have
+not always.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Then the whole multitude of the Jews
+knew that he was there: and they came not for the sake of Jesus
+only, but also that they might see Lazarus, whom he had raised
+from the dead. <sup>10</sup>Then the chief priests consulted how
+they might kill Lazarus also; <sup>11</sup>because on his account
+many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>On the morrow a great multitude who
+came to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to
+Jerusalem, <sup>13</sup>took branches of palm, and went out to
+meet him, and cried, Hosanna! blessed is the king of Israel, that
+cometh in the name of the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Then Jesus, having found a young ass,
+sat upon it; as it is written, <sup>15</sup>“Fear not, daughter
+of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on the foal of an ass.”
+<sup>16</sup>These things indeed knew not his disciples at first:
+but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these
+things were written of him, and that they had done these things
+unto him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Then the multitude that was with him,
+when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the
+dead, bore their testimony. <sup>18</sup>Therefore also the
+multitude met him, because they had heard that he had done this
+miracle. <sup>19</sup>Then said the Pharisees among themselves,
+Do ye not perceive that ye gain no advantage? behold, the world
+is gone after him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Now there were certain Greeks among
+those who went up to worship at the feast: <sup>21</sup>these
+then came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida, of Galilee, and they
+asked him, saying, Sir, we wish to see Jesus. <sup>22</sup>Philip
+comes and speaks to Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell
+Jesus. <sup>23</sup>Then Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is
+come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
+<sup>24</sup>Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of
+wheat falling on the earth undergo a deathlike change, it abideth
+single: but if it <i>thus</i> die, it beareth abundant produce.
+<sup>25</sup>He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that
+hateth his life in this world, shall preserve it to life eternal.
+<sup>26</sup>If a man will be my servant, let him follow me; and
+where I am, there also shall my servant be: and if any man serve
+me, him will my Father honour. <sup>27</sup>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. <sup>28</sup>Father,
+glorify thy name! Then came a voice from heaven, I have both
+glorified it, and will glorify it again. <sup>29</sup>The
+multitude that stood by, and heard it, said that it was thunder:
+others said, An angel hath spoken to him. <sup>30</sup>Jesus
+answered and said, This voice came not for my sake, but for
+your’s. <sup>31</sup>Now is the judgment of this world: now shall
+the ruler of this world be ejected out <i>of it</i>.
+<sup>32</sup>And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw
+all men unto me. <sup>33</sup>And this he said, signifying by
+what death he should die.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>Then the multitude answered him, We
+have heard out of the law, that the Messiah abideth for ever: and
+how sayest thou, That the Son of man must be lifted up? who is
+this Son of man? <sup>35</sup>Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a
+little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light,
+lest the darkness overtake you: he that walketh in darkness,
+knoweth not even whither he is going. <sup>36</sup>While ye have
+the light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of
+the light. These things spake Jesus, and going away, concealed
+himself from them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>37</sup>Now, though he had done so many
+miracles before them, they believed not on him: <sup>38</sup>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 revealed?” <sup>39</sup>For this reason they
+could not believe, because Isaiah had said again;
+<sup>40</sup>“He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their
+hearts; lest they should see with their eyes, and understand with
+the heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.”
+<sup>41</sup>These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and
+spake of him. <sup>42</sup>However, notwithstanding, many even of
+the rulers believed on him; but on account of the Pharisees they
+did not make open profession, lest they should be put out of the
+synagogues: <sup>43</sup>for they loved honour from men, more
+than honour from God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>44</sup>Then Jesus cried and said, He that
+believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
+<sup>45</sup>And he that seeth me, seeth him that sent me.
+<sup>46</sup>I am come a light into the world, that every one who
+believeth on me should not abide in darkness. <sup>47</sup>And if
+any man, hearing my words, believeth not, I judge him not: for I
+came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
+<sup>48</sup>He that sets me at nought, and receiveth not my
+words, hath one that judgeth him: even the word which I have
+spoken, the same shall judge him at the last day.
+<sup>49</sup>Because I have not spoken of myself; but the Father
+who has sent me, he gave me commandment, what I should say, and
+what I should speak. <sup>50</sup>And I know that his commandment
+is life eternal: therefore the things which I speak to you, just
+as the Father spake to me, so speak I.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh13" id="joh13">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW before the feast of
+the passover, Jesus, knowing that his hour was come, that he
+should go out of this world to the Father, having loved his
+peculiar people that are in the world, he loved them to the end.
+<sup>2</sup>And supper being served, (the devil having now
+injected into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, that
+he should betray him;) <sup>3</sup>Jesus knowing that the Father
+had given all things into his hands, and that he came out from
+God, and was going to God; <sup>4</sup>he rises from supper, and
+lays aside his garments, and taking a towel, he wound it about
+himself. <sup>5</sup>Then he poureth water into a bason, and
+began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the
+towel with which he was begirt. <sup>6</sup>Then cometh he to
+Simon Peter: and he saith to him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
+<sup>7</sup>Jesus answered and said to him, What I am doing thou
+knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. <sup>8</sup>Peter
+saith to him, Thou shalt never wash my feet: no, never. Jesus
+answered him, Except I wash thee, thou hast no part with me.
+<sup>9</sup>Simon Peter saith to him, Lord, not my feet only, but
+also my hands and my head. <sup>10</sup>Jesus saith to him, He
+that is washed hath need only to wash his feet, for he is
+entirely clean: and ye are clean, but not all. <sup>11</sup>(For
+he knew who would betray him; therefore he said, Ye are not all
+clean.) <sup>12</sup>When therefore he had washed their feet, and
+taken his garments, and sat down again, he said unto them, Know
+ye what I have done unto you? <sup>13</sup>Ye call me Master, and
+Lord: and ye speak truly; for such I am. <sup>14</sup>If
+therefore I have washed your feet, though the Lord and the
+Master; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.
+<sup>15</sup>For I have given you an example, that just as I have
+done to you, ye should do also. <sup>16</sup>Verily, verily, I
+say unto you, The servant is not greater than his master; nor the
+messenger greater than him that sent him. <sup>17</sup>If ye know
+these things, blessed are ye if ye practise them. <sup>18</sup>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
+lift up his heel against me. <sup>19</sup>Now I tell you
+previously, before this comes to pass, that, when it cometh to
+pass, ye may believe that I <span class="sc">am</span>.
+<sup>20</sup>Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth
+whomsoever I shall send, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me,
+receiveth him that sent me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>As Jesus was speaking these words, he
+was greatly agitated in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily,
+verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
+<sup>22</sup>Then the disciples looked one at another, doubting
+of whom he spake. <sup>23</sup>Now there was one of the disciples
+reclining on the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
+<sup>24</sup>Therefore Simon Peter gave him a significant look,
+that he should inquire of Jesus, which of them it should be of
+whom he spake. <sup>25</sup>And he leaning on the breast of
+Jesus, said to him, Lord, which is it? <sup>26</sup>Jesus
+answered, It is he to whom I shall give this morsel of bread,
+when I have dipped it. And dipping the morsel of bread, he gave
+it unto Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. <sup>27</sup>And after
+the sop, then entered Satan into him. Jesus saith to him, What
+thou doest, do quickly. <sup>28</sup>Now none of those who sat at
+table knew wherefore he had spoken to him. <sup>29</sup>For some
+supposed, as Judas kept the purse, that Jesus was saying to him,
+Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give something
+to the poor. <sup>30</sup>Having then received the sop, he went
+out immediately: now it was night.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>When therefore he was gone, Jesus
+saith, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in
+him. <sup>32</sup>If God is glorified in him, God will also
+glorify him with himself, and immediately glorify him.
+<sup>33</sup>My dear children, yet a little while I am with you.
+Ye shall seek me: as I said to the Jews, Whither I am going, ye
+cannot come; so say I now to you. <sup>34</sup>A new commandment
+I give unto you, That ye love one another; even as I have loved
+you, that ye also love one another. <sup>35</sup>By this shall
+all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to
+another.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>36</sup>Simon Peter saith to him, Lord,
+Whither art thou going? Jesus answered him, Whither I am going,
+thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me hereafter.
+<sup>37</sup>Peter saith to him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee
+now? I will lay down my life for thee. <sup>38</sup>Jesus
+answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for me? Verily, verily,
+I tell thee, the cock will not crow, before thou shalt deny me
+thrice.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh14" id="joh14">CHAP. XIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">L</span>ET not your hearts be
+troubled: trust in God, and trust in me. <sup>2</sup>In my
+Father’s house are many mansions: and if not, I would have told
+you. I go to prepare a place for you. <sup>3</sup>And if I go and
+prepare you a place, I will come again, and receive you to
+myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. <sup>4</sup>And
+whither I am going ye know, and the way ye know.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Thomas saith to him, We know not
+whither thou art going; and how can we know the way?
+<sup>6</sup>Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth, and
+the life: no man cometh to the Father, but by me. <sup>7</sup>If
+ye had known me, ye would have known my Father: and from
+henceforth ye know him and have seen him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Philip saith to him, Lord, shew us the
+Father, and it sufficeth us. <sup>9</sup>Jesus saith to him, Am I
+all this while with you, and hast thou not known me, Philip? he
+that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou, Shew
+us the Father? <sup>10</sup>Dost thou not believe that I am in
+the Father, and that the Father is in me? the words which I speak
+unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father, who dwelleth in
+me, he performeth these works. <sup>11</sup>Believe me that I am
+in the Father, and the Father in me: and at least believe me on
+account of the works themselves. <sup>12</sup>Verily, verily, I
+say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works which I do shall
+he do also; yea, and greater than these shall he do; because I go
+to the Father. <sup>13</sup>And whatsoever ye shall ask in my
+name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the
+Son. <sup>14</sup>If ye ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
+<sup>15</sup>If ye love me, keep my commandments.
+<sup>16</sup>And I will ask the Father, and he shall give you
+another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
+<sup>17</sup>the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive,
+because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him;
+because he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. <sup>18</sup>I
+will not leave you orphans: I am coming to you. <sup>19</sup>Yet
+a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me:
+because I live, ye shall live also. <sup>20</sup>In that day ye
+shall know that I am in the Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
+<sup>21</sup>He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he
+is the person who loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved
+of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Then Judas (not Iscariot) said to him,
+Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself to us, and not
+unto the world? <sup>23</sup>Jesus answered and said to him, If
+any man love me, he will observe my word: and my Father will love
+him, and we will come to him, and make our abode with him.
+<sup>24</sup>He that loveth me not, doth not observe my sayings:
+and the word which ye are hearing is not mine, but of him that
+sent me. <sup>25</sup>These things have I spoken to you, while I
+continue among you. <sup>26</sup>But the Comforter, the Holy
+Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you
+all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, which I
+have spoken to you. <sup>27</sup>Peace I leave with you, my peace
+I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not
+your heart be agitated, nor shrink back through fear.
+<sup>28</sup>Ye have heard that I told you, I am going away,
+though I am coming again to you. If ye loved me, ye would
+rejoice, because I said, I am going to the Father: because my
+Father is greater than I. <sup>29</sup>And now I have informed
+you before it comes to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye
+may believe. <sup>30</sup>I shall not speak many things more with
+you: for the ruler of this world is coming, though in me he hath
+no part. <sup>31</sup>But that the world may know that I love the
+Father; and as the Father hath given me commandment, so I do.
+Arise, let us go hence.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh15" id="joh15">CHAP. XV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span> AM the true vine, and my
+Father is the husbandman. <sup>2</sup>Every branch in me that
+beareth no fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that
+beareth fruit, he pruneth it clean, that it may bring forth more
+fruit. <sup>3</sup>Ye are already clean through the word which I
+have spoken unto you. <sup>4</sup>Abide in me, and I in you. As
+the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abide in the
+vine: so neither can ye, except ye abide in me. <sup>5</sup>I am
+the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in
+him, this person beareth much fruit: because without me ye can do
+nothing. <sup>6</sup>If any man abide not in me, he is cast out
+as a branch, and withered; and men gather them, and cast them
+into the fire, and they are burned. <sup>7</sup>If ye abide in
+me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask whatsoever ye will,
+and it shall be done for you. <sup>8</sup>Herein is my Father
+glorified, that ye should bring forth much fruit; so shall ye be
+my disciples. <sup>9</sup>Just as the Father hath loved me, I
+also have loved you: abide in my love. <sup>10</sup>If ye keep my
+commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my
+Father’s commandments, and as I abide in his love.
+<sup>11</sup>These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may
+abide in you, and your joy may be full. <sup>12</sup>This is my
+commandment, That ye love one another, just as I have loved you.
+<sup>13</sup>Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay
+down his life for his friends. <sup>14</sup>Ye are my friends, if
+ye do whatsoever things I command you. <sup>15</sup>I no more
+call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his master is
+doing: but I have called you friends because I have made known to
+you all things which I have heard of my Father. <sup>16</sup>Ye
+have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and appointed you that
+ye should go forth and bear fruit, and that your fruit should be
+permanent: that so whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name,
+he may give it you. <sup>17</sup>These things I command you, that
+ye love one another. <sup>18</sup>If the world hate you, ye know
+that it hated me before you. <sup>19</sup>If ye were of the
+world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of
+the world, but I have elected you out of the world, for this very
+cause the world hateth you. <sup>20</sup>Remember the word which
+I spake unto you, The servant is not greater than his master. If
+they have persecuted me, they will persecute you also; if they
+have observed my words, they will observe your’s also.
+<sup>21</sup>But all these things will they do unto you for my
+name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.
+<sup>22</sup>Had I not come and spoken to them, they would not
+have had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin.
+<sup>23</sup>He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
+<sup>24</sup>If I had not done among them the works which no
+other ever did, they would not have had sin: but now they have
+both seen and hated both me and my Father. <sup>25</sup>But it is
+in order that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their
+law, “They hated me without a cause.” <sup>26</sup>But when the
+Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, the
+Spirit of truth, who proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify
+of me: <sup>27</sup>and ye too shall bear your testimony, because
+ye have been with me from the beginning.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh16" id="joh16">CHAP. XVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HESE things have I
+spoken, that ye might not be stumbled. <sup>2</sup>They will put
+you out of their synagogues: yea, the hour is coming, that every
+one who killeth you will think he offers God a sacred service.
+<sup>3</sup>And these things will they do unto you, because they
+have not known the Father, nor me. <sup>4</sup>But these things
+have I spoken to you, that when the hour is come, ye may remember
+the same for I had told you. But these things I told you not at
+the beginning, because I was with you. <sup>5</sup>But now I am
+going away to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me,
+Whither art thou going? <sup>6</sup>But because I have spoken
+these things to you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
+<sup>7</sup>Yet I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you
+that I go away: for if I went not away, the Comforter would not
+come to you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.
+<sup>8</sup>And when he cometh, he will convince the world of
+sin, of righteousness, and of judgment: <sup>9</sup>of sin first,
+because they believe not in me; <sup>10</sup>then of
+righteousness, because I am going to the Father, so ye see me no
+more; <sup>11</sup>and of judgment, because the ruler of this
+world hath sentence pronounced on him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>I have many things to say to you, but
+ye cannot bear them just now. <sup>13</sup>But when he is come,
+the Spirit of truth, he will conduct you into all truth: for he
+shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever things he shall hear,
+he shall speak: and he will declare to you the things that shall
+come hereafter. <sup>14</sup>He shall glorify me: for he shall
+take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. <sup>15</sup>All things
+whatsoever the Father hath are mine: therefore I said, that he
+shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. <sup>16</sup>A
+little while longer, and ye shall not see me: and again a little
+while, and ye shall see me, because I am going to the Father.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Then said some of the disciples unto
+each other, What is this which he saith to us, A little while
+longer, and ye shall not see me: and again a little while, and ye
+shall see me: and this, because I am going to the Father?
+<sup>18</sup>They said therefore, What is this which he saith,
+This little while? we know not what he means.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Now Jesus knew that they were desirous
+to ask him, and said unto them, Are ye questioning among
+yourselves concerning this declaration, which I spake, A little
+while, and ye shall not see me: and again a little while, and ye
+shall see me? <sup>20</sup>Verily, verily, I say unto you, That
+ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye
+shall be very sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into
+joy. <sup>21</sup>A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow,
+because her hour is come: but when the little son is born, she no
+more remembers the anguish, for joy that a man is brought into
+the world. <sup>22</sup>And ye therefore have indeed at present
+sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall be made
+glad, and your joy no man taketh from you. <sup>23</sup>And in
+that hour ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto
+you, That whatsoever things ye shall ask the Father in my name,
+he will give you. <sup>24</sup>Hitherto ye have asked nothing in
+my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be
+complete. <sup>25</sup>These things have I spoken to you in
+parables: but the hour is coming when I will no more speak to you
+in parables, but will plainly inform you respecting the Father.
+<sup>26</sup>In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I do not
+say to you, I will entreat the Father for you: <sup>27</sup>for
+the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have
+believed that I came out from God. <sup>28</sup>I came out from
+the Father, and am come into the world: again, I am leaving the
+world, and going to the Father.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>His disciples said unto him, Lo! now
+thou speakest plainly, and speakest in no-wise proverbial.
+<sup>30</sup>Now we know that thou knowest all things, and
+needest not that any person should ask thee: by this we believe
+that thou hast come forth from God. <sup>31</sup>Jesus answered
+them, Do ye now believe? <sup>32</sup>Behold, the hour is coming,
+yea, it is already come, that ye shall be dispersed, each after
+his own concerns, and shall leave me alone: though I am not
+alone, because the Father is with me. <sup>33</sup>These things
+have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In the world ye
+shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have overcome
+the world.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh17" id="joh17">CHAP. XVII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HESE things spake Jesus,
+and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is
+come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son may glorify thee:
+<sup>2</sup>even as thou hast given him authority over all flesh,
+that with regard to all those whom thou hast given him, he should
+give to them eternal life: <sup>3</sup>and this is eternal life,
+that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou
+hast sent, Jesus, the Messiah. <sup>4</sup>I have glorified thee
+upon earth: I have completed the work which thou gavest me to
+perform. <sup>5</sup>And now, Father, do thou glorify me with
+thyself in the glory which I held with thee before the world was.
+<sup>6</sup>I have made known thy name to the persons whom thou
+gavest me out of the world: for thee they had a being, and to me
+thou hast given them; and thy word have they kept.
+<sup>7</sup>Now have they known, that all things whatsoever thou
+hast given me are from thee. <sup>8</sup>For the declarations
+which thou gavest to me I have delivered to them; and they have
+received them, and have known assuredly that I came out from
+thee, and they have believed that thou hast sent me.
+<sup>9</sup>I entreat for them: I make no request for the world;
+but for those thou hast given me; for they are thine.
+<sup>10</sup>And all mine are thine, and thine mine; and I have
+been glorified in them. <sup>11</sup>And now no longer am I in
+this world, but these are in the world, and I am coming to thee.
+Holy Father! preserve them for thy name’s sake whom thou hast
+given me, that they may be one, as we are. <sup>12</sup>When I
+was with them in the world, I preserved them by thy name: those
+whom thou hast given me have I guarded, and not one of them is
+perished, except the son of perdition; that the scripture might
+be fulfilled. <sup>13</sup>But now I am coming to thee; and I am
+speaking these things in the world, that they might have my joy
+fulfilled in themselves. <sup>14</sup>I have given them thy word
+and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world,
+even as I am not of the world. <sup>15</sup>I entreat not that
+thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou
+shouldest preserve them from the wicked one. <sup>16</sup>They
+are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
+<sup>17</sup>Sanctify them by thy truth: thy word is truth.
+<sup>18</sup>As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I
+sent them into the world. <sup>19</sup>And for them I devote
+myself, that they also might be sanctified by the truth.
+<sup>20</sup>And not for them do I make request only, but also
+for those who shall believe in me through their word;
+<sup>21</sup>that all may be one; as thou, Father, in me, and I
+in thee, that these also may be one in us: that the world may
+believe that thou hast sent me. <sup>22</sup>And I have given
+them the glory, which thou hast given me; that they may be one,
+even as we are one: <sup>23</sup>I in them, and thou in me, that
+they may be perfected into one; and that the world may know that
+thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
+<sup>24</sup>Father, those whom thou hast given me, I will that
+where I am they may also be with me; that they may behold my
+glory, which thou gavest me: because thou hast loved me before
+the foundation of the world.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Righteous Father! though the world
+hath not known thee, yet I have known thee, and these have known
+that thou hast sent me. <sup>26</sup>And I have made known to
+them thy name, and will make it known: that the love wherewith
+thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh18" id="joh18">CHAP. XVIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">H</span>AVING thus spoken, Jesus
+went out with his disciples beyond the brook Cedron, where was a
+garden, into which he went himself, and his disciples.
+<sup>2</sup>Now Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for
+frequently had Jesus consorted with his disciples there.
+<sup>3</sup>Then Judas having taken a band of soldiers, and the
+inferior officers of the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh
+thither with lanterns and torches and arms. <sup>4</sup>Jesus
+therefore, conscious of all things that were coming upon him,
+going forward, said to them, Whom are ye seeking?
+<sup>5</sup>They answered him, Jesus the Nazarean. Jesus saith
+unto them, I am he. Then stood also Judas, who betrayed him, with
+these men. <sup>6</sup>As he then spake to them, I am he, they
+retreated backward, and fell flat on the ground.
+<sup>7</sup>Again therefore he demanded of them, Whom seek ye?
+Then they said, Jesus the Nazarean. <sup>8</sup>Jesus answered, I
+told you that I am he: if therefore ye are seeking me, permit
+these to go away: <sup>9</sup>that the saying might be fulfilled,
+which he spake, That of those whom thou hast given me, I have not
+lost one of them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>Then Simon Peter having a sword, drew
+it, and struck a servant of the high-priest, and cut off his
+right ear. Now the servant’s name was Malchas. <sup>11</sup>Then
+said Jesus to Peter, Put up thy sword into the scabbard: the cup
+which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>The band therefore, and the chief
+captain, and the inferior officers of the Jews, seized on Jesus,
+and bound him, <sup>13</sup>and led him away to Annas first; for
+he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high-priest of that
+year. <sup>14</sup>Now Caiaphas was the person who had given his
+advice to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should be
+destroyed instead of the people.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Now Simon Peter had followed Jesus,
+and another disciple: and that disciple was acquainted with the
+high-priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the
+high-priest. <sup>16</sup>But Peter stood without at the door.
+Then that other disciple, who was acquainted with the
+high-priest, went out, and spoke to the porteress, and introduced
+Peter. <sup>17</sup>Then said the damsel who kept the door to
+Peter, Art not thou also one of the disciples of this man? He
+saith, I am not. <sup>18</sup>Now the servants and inferior
+officers having made a fire, for it was cold, stood and warmed
+themselves: and there stood Peter with them, and warmed
+himself.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>The high-priest then questioned Jesus
+concerning his disciples, and respecting his doctrine.
+<sup>20</sup>Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I
+always taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the
+Jews resorted; and in secret have I spoken nothing.
+<sup>21</sup>Why dost thou question me? ask those who have heard
+me, what I have spoken to them: lo, they know what I said.
+<sup>22</sup>As he was thus speaking, one of the servants who
+stood by him gave Jesus a slap on the face, saying, Dost thou
+answer the high-priest in this fashion? <sup>23</sup>Jesus
+replied to him, If I have spoken in an improper manner, bear
+witness of the evil deed: but if properly, why strikest thou me?
+<sup>24</sup>Now Annas had sent him bound to Caiaphas the
+high-priest.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Meanwhile Simon Peter was standing and
+warming himself. Then said they to him, Art not thou also one of
+this man’s disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.
+<sup>26</sup>One of the servants of the high-priest, being a
+kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, said, Did I not see thee
+in the garden with him? <sup>27</sup>Then again Peter denied: and
+instantly the cock crew.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas to
+the prætorium: and it was early: and they themselves went not
+into the prætorium, that they should not be defiled; but that
+they might eat the passover. <sup>29</sup>Pilate then came out to
+them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?
+<sup>30</sup>They answered and said to him, If this fellow had
+not been a malefactor, we should not have delivered him up to
+thee. <sup>31</sup>Pilate then said to them, Take him yourselves,
+and according to your own law judge him. The Jews then said to
+him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:
+<sup>32</sup>that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which
+he spake, intimating by what manner of death he should die.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>Pilate therefore entered again into
+the prætorium, and called Jesus, and said to him, Art thou the
+king of the Jews? <sup>34</sup>Jesus answered him, Dost thou
+speak this from thyself, or did others speak to thee concerning
+me? <sup>35</sup>Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thy own nation and
+the chief priests have delivered thee to me: what hast thou done?
+<sup>36</sup>Jesus replied, My kingdom is not of this world: if
+my kingdom had been of this world, then would my servants have
+struggled hard, that I should not have been delivered up to the
+Jews: but now my kingdom is not from hence. <sup>37</sup>Then
+said Pilate unto him. Art thou not a king then? Jesus answered,
+Thou sayest that I am a king. For this end I was born, and for
+this I came into the world, that I should be a witness for the
+truth. Every one who is of the truth heareth my voice.
+<sup>38</sup>Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And having
+thus spoken, he went out again unto the Jews and saith to them, I
+find no fault in him. <sup>39</sup>But ye have a custom, that I
+should release to you one person at the passover: will ye
+therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
+<sup>40</sup>Then again they all clamoured, saying, Not this man,
+but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh19" id="joh19">CHAP. XIX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN Pilate therefore took
+Jesus, and scourged him. <sup>2</sup>And the soldiers having
+platted a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and they clothed
+him in a purple robe, <sup>3</sup>and said, Hail, King of the
+Jews! and they gave him slaps on the face with their hands.
+<sup>4</sup>Then again went Pilate out, and said to them, Behold,
+I bring him out to you, that ye may know that I find in him no
+fault at all. <sup>5</sup>Then came Jesus out, bearing the thorny
+crown, and the purple robe. And he said to them, Behold the man!
+<sup>6</sup>When the chief priests therefore and the officers saw
+him, they cried vociferously, saying, Crucify him! crucify him!
+Pilate saith to them, Take him yourselves, and crucify him: for I
+have not found in him a fault. <sup>7</sup>The Jews replied to
+him, We have a law, and according to our law he ought to die,
+because he hath made himself the Son of God. <sup>8</sup>When
+Pilate then heard this saying, he was the more afraid:
+<sup>9</sup>and entered into the prætorium again, and saith to
+Jesus, From whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
+<sup>10</sup>Then saith Pilate to him, Dost thou not speak to me?
+dost thou not know that I have power to crucify thee, and that I
+have power to release thee? <sup>11</sup>Jesus answered, Thou
+wouldest have had no authority over me, unless it had been given
+thee from above: for this reason, he that hath delivered me up to
+thee hath the greater crime. <sup>12</sup>Upon this Pilate sought
+to release him: but the Jews clamoured, saying, If thou release
+this fellow, thou art no friend of Cæsar’s: every one who
+professes himself a king, speaks in opposition to Cæsar.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>When Pilate therefore heard this
+speech, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat,
+in a place called the Stone Pavement, but in the Hebrew,
+Gabbatha. <sup>14</sup>And it was the preparation of the
+passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith to the Jews,
+Behold your King! <sup>15</sup>But they cried vociferously, Away
+with him, away! crucify him! Pilate saith unto them, Shall I
+crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king
+but Cæsar.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Then delivered he him therefore unto
+them, that he should be crucified. And they took Jesus and led
+him away. <sup>17</sup>And carrying his cross he went forth to a
+place called the Place of a Skull, which in the Hebrew is termed
+Golgotha: <sup>18</sup>where they crucified him, and two others
+with him, on this side and on that, and in the midst Jesus.
+<sup>19</sup>And Pilate also wrote a title, and put it on the
+cross. And this was the writing: JESUS THE NAZAREAN, THE KING OF
+THE JEWS, <sup>20</sup>This title then many of the Jews read: for
+the spot where Jesus was crucified was nigh unto the city: and it
+was written in Hebrew, in Greek, and in Latin. <sup>21</sup>The
+chief priests of the Jews then said to Pilate, Write not, The
+King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.
+<sup>22</sup>Pilate answered, What I have written, I have
+written.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Then the soldiers, when they had
+crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, for each
+soldier a part; and his vest: now the vest was without a seam,
+woven from the upper parts throughout the whole.
+<sup>24</sup>They said therefore one to another, Let us not rend
+it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture
+might be fulfilled, which saith, “They parted my garments among
+them, and for my vest they cast lots.” So the soldiers therefore
+did these things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Now beside the cross of Jesus stood
+his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas,
+and Mary Magdalene. <sup>26</sup>When Jesus then beheld his
+mother, and the disciple whom he loved, standing by, he saith to
+his mother, Woman, behold thy son! <sup>27</sup>Then saith he to
+the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour the disciple
+took her unto his own home.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>After this, Jesus, conscious that all
+things were now finished, that the scripture might be fulfilled,
+saith, I thirst. <sup>29</sup>Now there was placed a vessel full
+of vinegar: they then filling a spunge with the vinegar, and
+putting it on a stick of hyssop, carried it to his mouth.
+<sup>30</sup>When therefore Jesus had received the vinegar, he
+said, It is finished: and inclining his head, he surrendered up
+his spirit.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>The Jews therefore, as it was the
+preparation, that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the
+sabbath, (for that sabbath-day was a great day,) besought Pilate
+that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken
+away. <sup>32</sup>Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of
+the first, and of the other who was crucified with him.
+<sup>33</sup>But when they came to Jesus, as they saw that he was
+already dead, they brake not his legs: <sup>34</sup>but one of
+the soldiers with his lance pierced his side, and immediately
+there gushed out blood and water. <sup>35</sup>And he that saw it
+bore witness, and we know that his testimony is true: and he
+himself is conscious that he speaketh what is true, that ye might
+believe. <sup>36</sup>Now these things were done, that the
+scripture might be fulfilled, “A bone of him shall not be
+broken.” <sup>37</sup>And again another scripture saith, “They
+shall look on him whom they have pierced.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>38</sup>And after these things Joseph of
+Arimathea, (being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of
+the Jews,) besought Pilate that he might take away the body of
+Jesus and Pilate permitted him. Then he came and took away the
+body of Jesus. <sup>39</sup>And Nicodemus, who had come to Jesus
+by night formerly, came also, bringing a mixture of myrrh and
+aloes, about a hundred weight.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>40</sup>Then they took the body, and bound it
+with swathes together with the aromatics, as the custom is with
+the Jews to bury. <sup>41</sup>And there was near the spot were
+he was crucified a garden and in the garden a new tomb, wherein
+no person had ever yet been laid. <sup>42</sup>Because of the
+preparation of the Jews therefore, they laid Jesus there; for the
+sepulchre was just by.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh20" id="joh20">CHAP. XX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND on the first day of
+the week, Mary Magdalen came very early, whilst yet some darkness
+remained, to the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from
+the sepulchre. <sup>2</sup>She therefore runneth, and cometh to
+Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and
+saith to them, They have taken away the Lord out of the
+sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
+<sup>3</sup>Then Peter went out, and that other disciple, and
+came to the sepulchre. <sup>4</sup>And they two ran together: and
+the other disciple ran before more swiftly than Peter, and came
+first to the sepulchre. <sup>5</sup>And stooping forward, he sees
+the swathing clothes lying there; yet he did not go in.
+<sup>6</sup>Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into
+the sepulchre, and saw the swathing clothes lying,
+<sup>7</sup>and the napkin, which had been round his head, not
+laid with the linen swathes, but apart folded up in another
+place. <sup>8</sup>Then went in also the other disciple, who had
+come the first to the sepulchre, and saw, and believed.
+<sup>9</sup>Though not even yet had they known the scripture,
+that he should rise from the dead. <sup>10</sup>Then the
+disciples went back again to their companions. <sup>11</sup>But
+Mary stood at the sepulchre, without, weeping: as therefore she
+wept, she bent forward towards the sepulchre. <sup>12</sup>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.
+<sup>13</sup>And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She
+saith to them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know
+not where they have laid him. <sup>14</sup>And as she thus spoke,
+she turned about, and beheld Jesus standing by, and knew not that
+it was Jesus. <sup>15</sup>Then Jesus said to her, Woman, why art
+thou weeping? whom art thou seeking? She, supposing that it was
+the gardener, said to him, Sir, if thou hast carried him hence,
+tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
+<sup>16</sup>Jesus saith to her, Mary! Starting round, she said
+to him, Rabboni! that is, Master! <sup>17</sup>Jesus saith to
+her, Touch me not; for I have not yet ascended to my Father: but
+go to my brethren, and tell them, I am ascending to my Father,
+and your Father; to my God, and your God. <sup>18</sup>Mary
+Magdalen cometh declaring to the disciples, that she had seen the
+Lord, and that he had spoken these things to her.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>When the evening therefore was come,
+on the same first day of the week, and the doors being fastened
+where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, Jesus
+came and stood in the midst, and said unto them, Peace be to you.
+<sup>20</sup>And thus speaking, he shewed them his hands and his
+side. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord.
+<sup>21</sup>Jesus therefore spake to them again, Peace be unto
+you: as the Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
+<sup>22</sup>And so speaking, he breathed on them, and said,
+Receive the Holy Ghost: <sup>23</sup>whose soever sins ye
+forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins soever ye retain,
+they are retained.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is
+called Didymus, the twin, was not with them when Jesus came.
+<sup>25</sup>Then the other disciples said to him, We have seen
+the Lord. But he said to them, Except I should 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 shall never believe
+it. <sup>26</sup>And eight days after, his disciples were again
+within, and Thomas with them: Jesus cometh, though the doors were
+fastened, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
+<sup>27</sup>Afterwards he spake to Thomas, Bring hither thy
+finger, and behold my hands; and take thy hand, and thrust into
+my side: and be not incredulous, but a believer. <sup>28</sup>And
+Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God!
+<sup>29</sup>Jesus saith to him, Because thou hast seen me,
+Thomas, hast thou believed: blessed are they who though they have
+not seen me, yet have believed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>Now many other miracles did Jesus
+therefore also in the presence of his disciples, which are not
+written in this book: <sup>31</sup>but these are written, that ye
+might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God; and that
+believing ye might have life through his name.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="joh21" id="joh21">CHAP. XXI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>FTER these things Jesus
+again shewed himself to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and
+he appeared in the following manner: <sup>2</sup>Simon Peter, and
+Thomas called Didymus, the twin, and Nathaniel who was of Cana of
+Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of the disciples
+were together. <sup>3</sup>Simon Peter said to them, I am going
+a-fishing. They say to him, We too will go with thee. They went
+out, and got on board the vessel immediately; and that night they
+caught nothing. <sup>4</sup>But when the morning was now come,
+Jesus stood upon the beach: yet the disciples had not discovered
+that it was Jesus. <sup>5</sup>Then saith Jesus unto them, My
+youths, have ye any thing eatable? They answered him, No.
+<sup>6</sup>Then he said to them, Shoot the net on the right side
+of the vessel, and ye shall find fish. They shot it therefore,
+and now they were not able to drag it in from the quantity of
+fishes. <sup>7</sup>Then said that disciple whom Jesus loved to
+Peter, It is the Lord! Then Simon Peter, when he heard that it
+was the Lord, girt his coat round him, (for he was stripped,) and
+threw himself into the sea. <sup>8</sup>And the other disciples
+came in the little vessel, (for they were not far from land, only
+about two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with the fishes.
+<sup>9</sup>When therefore they were come to land, they saw a
+fire laid, and a fish upon it, and a loaf. <sup>10</sup>Jesus
+saith to them, Bring some of the fish which ye have just caught.
+<sup>11</sup>Simon Peter went aboard, and drew the net to land
+full of large fishes, to the number of a hundred and fifty-three:
+and though they were so many, yet was not the net rent.
+<sup>12</sup>Jesus saith to them, Come, dine. Now not one of the
+disciples dared inquire, Who art thou? conscious that it was the
+Lord. <sup>13</sup>Then Jesus cometh, and taketh the loaf, and
+distributed to them, and of the fish in like manner.
+<sup>14</sup>Now this was the third time Jesus had shewed himself
+to the disciples, after he rose from the dead.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>When therefore they had dined, Jesus
+saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more
+than these? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love
+thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs. <sup>16</sup>He saith to
+him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?
+He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus
+saith unto him, Feed my sheep. <sup>17</sup>He saith to him the
+third 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 to him, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest
+that I love thee! Jesus saith to him, Feed my sheep.
+<sup>18</sup>Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast a
+younger man, thou didst gird up thyself, and go about
+whithersoever thy choice led thee: but when thou shalt grow old,
+another person extending thy hands, shall gird thee, and carry
+thee whither thou wouldest not. <sup>19</sup>This he told him, to
+intimate by what kind of death he should glorify God. And having
+thus spoken, he said to him, Follow me. <sup>20</sup>Now Peter,
+turning about, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following; who
+also at the supper reclined on his bosom, and said, Lord, which
+is the person who betrayeth thee? <sup>21</sup>Peter looking at
+him, saith to Jesus, Lord, and what will become of this man?
+<sup>22</sup>Jesus saith to him, If I will that he abide till I
+come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. <sup>23</sup>Then
+this speech went forth among the disciples, as though this
+disciple was not to die: yet Jesus had not said to him, That he
+shall not die; but, If I will that he abide till I come, what is
+that to thee?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>This is the disciple who is testifing
+of these things, and hath written these things: and we know that
+his testimony is true. <sup>25</sup>And there are also many other
+things which Jesus did, the which, if every particular was
+written, I am of opinion that the world itself would not be
+capable of retaining the books which should be written. Amen.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:0.8em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:167%">
+<a name="act1" id="act1"><span class="ls1">THE
+ACTS</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF  THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt3"><span class="ls1">HOLY APOSTLE</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HE former treatise,
+Theophilus, I composed, concerning all things which Jesus began
+both to do and to teach, <sup>2</sup>until that day, when having
+given a charge to his apostles through the Holy Ghost, whom he
+had chosen, he was taken up: <sup>3</sup>to whom also he had
+shewed himself alive, after he had suffered, by many infallible
+proofs, during forty days being frequently seen by them, and
+speaking of the things which relate to the kingdom of God:
+<sup>4</sup>and assembling them together, commanded them not to
+depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father,
+which, said he, ye have heard from me. <sup>5</sup>For John
+indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the
+Holy Ghost not many days after the present.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>They then accordingly assembling
+together, asked him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time
+reestablish the kingdom of Israel? <sup>7</sup>But he said unto
+them, It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, which
+the Father hath reserved under his own authority. <sup>8</sup>But
+ye shall receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and
+ye shall be witnesses for me, both in Jerusalem, and throughout
+all Judea, and Samaria, and unto the extremity of the earth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And as he was speaking these things,
+while they were looking upon him, he was taken up; and a cloud
+enveloping him hid him from their eyes. <sup>10</sup>And as they
+looked up earnestly into the heaven, while he was passing,
+behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; <sup>11</sup>who
+also said to them, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up to
+heaven? this Jesus, who hath been taken up from you into heaven,
+shall so come, in the same manner as ye have seen him go into
+heaven.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Then they returned unto Jerusalem,
+from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, about a
+sabbath-day’s journey distant. <sup>13</sup>And when they had
+arrived, they went up to an upper room, where abode Peter, and
+James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and
+Matthew, James son of Alpheus, and Simon the zealous, and Jude
+brother to James. <sup>14</sup>These all persevered unanimously
+in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother
+of Jesus, and with his brethren.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>And in those days arose Peter in the
+midst of the disciples, and said, (there was a number of persons
+together, about an hundred and twenty,) <sup>16</sup>Men and
+brethren, it must needs be that this scripture should be
+fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost delivered before by the mouth of
+David concerning Judas, who was the conductor of those who seized
+on Jesus. <sup>17</sup>For he was reckoned of our number, and had
+obtained an appointment to this ministry. <sup>18</sup>This man
+indeed accordingly purchased a spot of ground with the wages of
+iniquity; and projected forward, he burst in the midst, and all
+his bowels fell out. <sup>19</sup>And it was a fact known to all
+who dwelt at Jerusalem; so that this field is called in their own
+dialect, Aceldama, that is, The field of blood. <sup>20</sup>For
+it is written in the book of Psalms<sup><a href="#n22" id="f22"
+title="see footnote" name="f22">23</a></sup>, Let his habitation
+be desolate, and let there be no man to dwell in it: and his
+office, as bishop, let another take<sup><a href="#n23" id="f23"
+title="see footnote" name="f23">24</a></sup>.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Wherefore from among the men who have
+associated with us always during the time that the Lord Jesus
+went in and out among us, <sup>22</sup>beginning from his baptism
+by John, until the day in which he was taken up from us, must
+there be chosen with us a witness of his resurrection, even one
+of these. <sup>23</sup>So they appointed two persons, Joseph
+called Barsabas, whose sirname was Justus, and Matthias.
+<sup>24</sup>And joining in prayer, they said, Do thou, O Lord,
+who knowest the hearts of all men, point out the one of these two
+which thou hast chosen, <sup>25</sup>to take a part in this
+ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell,
+to go to his own place. <sup>26</sup>And they drew lots for them
+and the lot fell to Matthias and he was by unanimous suffrage
+numbered with the eleven apostles.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act2" id="act2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">S</span>O when the day of
+Pentecost was fully come, they were all with unanimity assembled
+together. <sup>2</sup>And there came suddenly from heaven a sound
+as it were of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole
+house where they were sitting. <sup>3</sup>And there was an
+appearance to them of divided tongues, as of fire, and it rested
+on every one of them. <sup>4</sup>And they were all filled with
+the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with other tongues, as
+the Spirit gave them power to express themselves.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem,
+Jews, men of piety, from every nation under heaven.
+<sup>6</sup>And when this report spread, the multitude collected
+around them, and were overwhelmed with astonishment, because they
+heard them speaking every one in his own peculiar dialect.
+<sup>7</sup>And they were all amazed, and wondered, saying one to
+another, Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?
+<sup>8</sup>And how do we hear every man in our own peculiar
+dialect, in which from our birth we were brought up?
+<sup>9</sup>Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and they who
+inhabit Mesopotamia, and Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia,
+<sup>10</sup>and Phrygia, and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of
+Lybia adjoining Cyrene, and the sojourners, who are Romans, both
+Jews and proselytes, <sup>11</sup>Cretans and Arabians, we hear
+them speaking in our own several tongues the marvellous things of
+God. <sup>12</sup>And they were all amazed, and much perplexed,
+and knew not what to think, saying one to another, What can this
+mean? <sup>13</sup>But others scoffing said, These men are
+brimful of sweet wine. <sup>14</sup>But Peter, standing up with
+the eleven, raised his voice, and addressed them; Men of Judea,
+and all ye who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and
+listen to my words: <sup>15</sup>for these men are not, as ye
+suppose, drunk, for it is only the third hour of the day.
+<sup>16</sup>But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel;
+<sup>17</sup>“And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith
+God, I will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons
+and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see
+visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: <sup>18</sup>and
+upon my servants and my handmaidens in those days will I pour out
+of my spirit; and they shall prophesy: <sup>19</sup>and I will
+perform prodigies in the heaven above, and signs in the earth
+beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke. <sup>20</sup>The
+sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood,
+before the great and illustrious day of the Lord come.
+<sup>21</sup>And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call
+on the Lord shall be saved<sup><a href="#n24" id="f24" title="see footnote" name="f24">25</a></sup>.” <sup>22</sup>Men of
+Israel, hear these words; Jesus the Nazarean, a man from God,
+pointed out to you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God
+did by him in the midst of you, as yourselves also know:
+<sup>23</sup>him, by the destined counsel and foreknowledge of
+God delivered up, ye have seized, and by wicked hands have
+crucified and slain: <sup>24</sup>whom God hath raised up, having
+loosed the pains of death: forasmuch as it was not possible that
+he should be held thereby. <sup>25</sup>For David speaketh
+concerning him, “I have seen the Lord always before me, for he is
+at my right hand, that I might not be shaken:
+<sup>26</sup>therefore is my heart full of joy, and my tongue
+hath exulted; and still shall my flesh also repose in hope,
+<sup>27</sup>that thou wilt not leave my soul in the mansion of
+the dead, nor permit that Holy One of thine to see corruption.
+<sup>28</sup>Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou
+shalt fill me with delight by thy countenance<sup><a href="#n25"
+id="f25" title="see footnote" name="f25">26</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>Men and brethren, permit me to speak
+with freedom to you concerning the patriarch David, that he hath
+been both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us to this
+day. <sup>30</sup>Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God
+had sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins,
+according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah to sit upon
+his throne; <sup>31</sup>he, foreseeing this, spake of the
+resurrection of the Messiah, that his soul should not be left in
+the mansion of the dead, and that his flesh should not see
+corruption. <sup>32</sup>This very Jesus hath God raised up, of
+which we all are witnesses. <sup>33</sup>He therefore being
+exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the
+Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, hath poured out this,
+which ye now see and hear. <sup>34</sup>For David is not ascended
+into the heavens: for he saith himself, “The Lord said unto my
+Lord, Sit on my right hand, <sup>35</sup>until I make thine
+enemies a footstool for thy feet<sup><a href="#n26" id="f26"
+title="see footnote" name="f26">27</a></sup>.” <sup>36</sup>Let
+all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath
+made him Lord and Messiah, even that very Jesus whom ye
+crucified.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>37</sup>Now when they heard this, they were
+cut to the heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the
+apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>38</sup>Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and
+be baptised every one of you into the name of Jesus Christ for
+the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy
+Ghost. <sup>39</sup>For the promise is to you, and to your
+children, and to all that are afar off; even as many as the Lord
+our God shall call. <sup>40</sup>And with many other words he
+testified and exhorted, saying, Be saved from this untoward
+generation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>They therefore who gladly received his
+discourse were baptised: and there were added to them that day
+about three thousand souls. <sup>42</sup>And they persevered
+stedfastly in the doctrine of the apostles, and in communion, and
+in breaking bread, and in prayers. <sup>43</sup>And on every soul
+there was an awe: and many miracles and signs were done by the
+apostles. <sup>44</sup>Now all who believed were together, and
+had all things common; <sup>45</sup>and sold their possessions
+and goods, and divided them among all, as every one had need.
+<sup>46</sup>And daily continuing with one mind at the temple,
+and breaking bread from house to house, they partook of their
+food with great joy and simplicity of heart,
+<sup>47</sup>praising God, and having favour with all the people.
+And the Lord added the saved ones daily to the church.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act3" id="act3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW at that time Peter and
+John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the
+ninth; <sup>2</sup>when a certain man who was lame from his
+mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of
+the temple called Beautiful, to ask alms of those who were
+entering into the temple; <sup>3</sup>who seeing Peter and John
+just going into the temple, asked to receive alms.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Then Peter fixing his eves stedfastly
+on him with John, said, Look on us. <sup>5</sup>So he attentively
+regarded them, expecting to receive something from them.
+<sup>6</sup>Then said Peter, I have neither silver nor gold; but
+what I have, that I give thee: By the name of Jesus Christ the
+Nazarean, arise, and walk! <sup>7</sup>And taking him by the
+right hand, he raised him up: and immediately his feet and ancles
+were restored to strength. <sup>8</sup>And springing up he stood
+on his feet, and walked, and entered with them into the temple,
+walking, and leaping, and praising God. <sup>9</sup>And all the
+people beheld him walking and praising God: <sup>10</sup>and they
+took notice of him, that it was the same person who had sat for
+alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled
+with astonishment and amazed at what had happened to him.
+<sup>11</sup>But as the lame man that was cured held fast Peter
+and John, all the people ran together unto them into the portico
+called Solomon’s, in vast amazement.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Then Peter observing it, addressed
+himself to the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this?
+or why gaze ye upon us, as if by our own power or piety we had
+enabled this man to walk?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>The God of Abraham, and Isaac, and
+Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom
+ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when
+he had determined to release him. <sup>14</sup>But ye denied the
+Holy One and the Just, and besought that a man, a murderer, might
+as a favour be given unto you; <sup>15</sup>but ye slew the
+Author of life, whom God raised from the dead: of which we are
+witnesses. <sup>16</sup>And through faith in his name hath his
+name restored this man to strength, whom ye behold and know: yea,
+the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness
+in the sight of you all. <sup>17</sup>And now, brethren, I know
+that through ignorance ye did this deed, as did also your rulers.
+<sup>18</sup>But the things which God before announced by the
+mouth of all his prophets, that Messiah should suffer, he hath
+thus fulfilled. <sup>19</sup>Repent ye therefore, and be
+converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when refreshing
+seasons shall come from the presence of the Lord;
+<sup>20</sup>and he will send Jesus Christ, who was before
+preached unto you: <sup>21</sup>whom the heaven indeed must
+receive, until the times of restoration of all things, which God
+hath spoken of by the mouth of all his holy prophets from the
+beginning of the world. <sup>22</sup>For Moses truly said unto
+the fathers, “A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you
+from among your brethren, like myself; him shall ye hear in all
+things whatsoever he shall speak to you. <sup>23</sup>But it
+shall come to pass, that every soul which will not hearken to
+that prophet, shall be utterly exterminated from amidst the
+people<sup><a href="#n27" id="f27" title="see footnote" name="f27">28</a></sup>.” <sup>24</sup>And all the prophets indeed
+from Samuel, and those who succeeded him, as many as have spoken,
+have also foretold those days. <sup>25</sup>Ye are the children
+of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our
+fathers, saying unto Abraham, And “in thy seed shall all the
+nations of the earth be blessed<sup><a href="#n28" id="f28"
+title="see footnote" name="f28">29</a></sup>.” <sup>26</sup>Unto
+you in the first instance, hath God, after raising up his Son
+Jesus, sent him to bless you, to the end that every one of you
+should turn away from your iniquities.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act4" id="act4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND as they were thus
+speaking, the priests, and the captain of the temple-guard, and
+the Sadducees, came upon them, <sup>2</sup>worn down with
+vexation, because they taught the people, and preached by Jesus
+the resurrection of the dead. <sup>3</sup>And they laid hands on
+them, and committed them to prison till the next day: for it was
+then evening.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>But many of those who heard the word
+believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
+<sup>5</sup>Now it came to pass that the next morning, their
+rulers, and elders, and scribes, were assembled at Jerusalem,
+<sup>6</sup>and Annas the high-priest, and Caiaphas, and John,
+and Alexander, and as many as were the high-priest’s relations.
+<sup>7</sup>And placing them in the midst, they interrogated
+them, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this
+thing?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost,
+said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
+<sup>9</sup>if we are this day examined relative to the good deed
+done to the infirm man, by what means he was restored;
+<sup>10</sup>be it known unto you all, and to all the people of
+Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean, whom ye
+crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him doth this man
+stand here sound in your presence. <sup>11</sup>This is the stone
+which, though set at nought by you builders, is become the head
+of the corner<sup><a href="#n29" id="f29" title="see footnote"
+name="f29">30</a></sup>. <sup>12</sup>And there is no salvation
+in any other person: for there is no other name under heaven
+given unto men, whereby we must be saved.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Attentively regarding then the noble
+confidence of Peter and John, and perceiving that they were men
+unlettered, and destitute of education, they were astonished; and
+they recollected them, that they had been with Jesus.
+<sup>14</sup>But seeing the man who was healed standing with
+them, they had not a word to reply in contradiction.
+<sup>15</sup>But bidding them retire out of the council-chamber,
+they conferred among themselves, <sup>16</sup>saying, What shall
+we do with these men? for that an acknowledged miracle hath been
+wrought by them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem;
+and we cannot deny it. <sup>17</sup>But that it be no farther
+spread among the people, we will menace them with threats, no
+more to speak in this name to any man. <sup>18</sup>So calling
+them in, they charged them not to speak in any manner, nor to
+teach, in the name of Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>But Peter and John, answering them,
+said, If it be right in the sight of God to obey you rather than
+God, be yourselves the judges. <sup>20</sup>For we cannot refrain
+from speaking the things which we have seen and heard.
+<sup>21</sup>Then they with many additional threatenings
+dismissed them, finding no pretext how they might punish them,
+because of the people: for all men glorified God for what had
+been done. <sup>22</sup>For the man was more than forty years of
+age, upon whom this miracle of healing was performed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>But they being dismissed, came unto
+their own friends, and told them all things which the
+high-priests and elders had said. <sup>24</sup>Now when they
+heard it, they lifted up their united voice to God, and said,
+Lord, thou art the God which made the heaven, and the earth, and
+the sea, and all things which are in them: <sup>25</sup>who by
+the mouth of David thy servant saidst, Why do the heathen so
+furiously rage, and the people meditate vain things?
+<sup>26</sup>The kings of the earth rose up, and the rulers were
+gathered together against the Lord and against his
+Messiah<sup><a href="#n30" id="f30" title="see footnote" name="f30">31</a></sup>. <sup>27</sup>For they have been in truth
+collected together against thy holy Son Jesus, whom thou hast
+anointed, even Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the heathen, and
+the people of Israel, <sup>28</sup>to do all that thy hand and
+thy counsel predestined should come to pass. <sup>29</sup>And as
+to the present transactions, Lord, look upon their threatnings:
+and grant thy servants power with all boldness to speak thy word,
+<sup>30</sup>by stretching out thy hand for healing; and that
+signs and miracles may be performed by the name of thy holy child
+Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>And while they were praying, the place
+in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled
+with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with
+boldness.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>And in the multitude of those that
+believed there was one heart and soul: and not one person said,
+that any part of his substance was his peculiar property; but all
+things were in common among them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>And with great power bore the apostles
+witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace
+was upon them all. <sup>34</sup>Neither was there any person in
+want among them: for as many as were possessors of fields or
+houses disposed of them, and brought the prices of the things
+sold, <sup>35</sup>and laid them at the apostles’ feet: and a
+distribution was made to every one according as he had need.
+<sup>36</sup>And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the
+apostles, (which is, being interpreted, A son of consolation,) a
+Levite, a Cyprian by birth, <sup>37</sup>having a field belonging
+to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the
+apostles’ feet.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act5" id="act5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW a certain man named
+Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, had sold an estate,
+<sup>2</sup>and secreted a part of the price paid, his wife also
+being privy to the transaction, and he brought a part, and laid
+it at the apostles’ feet. <sup>3</sup>But Peter said, O Ananias!
+why hath Satan filled thy heart that thou shouldst lie to the
+Holy Ghost, and secrete something from the price of the estate?
+<sup>4</sup>it remained unsold, was it not vested in thee? and
+when sold, was it not in thine own power? why then hast thou
+determined in thine heart to do this deed? thou hast not lied
+unto men, but unto God. <sup>5</sup>Then Ananias, hearing those
+words, sunk down and expired: and great dread fell upon all who
+heard these things. <sup>6</sup>Then the young men arose, and
+swathed him up, and carrying him out, buried him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Now it came to pass at the distance of
+about three hours, his wife also, not knowing what had passed,
+came in. <sup>8</sup>And Peter addressed her, Tell me, if ye sold
+the estate for so much? And she said, Yes, for so much.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Then Peter said unto her, How is it
+that ye have conspired together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord?
+see, the feet of them who have buried thy husband are at the
+door, and shall carry thee out. <sup>10</sup>Then she fell
+instantly at his feet, and expired: and the young men entering,
+found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her with her
+husband. <sup>11</sup>And great awe fell on all the Church, and
+on all who heard these things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>But by the hands of the apostles were
+many signs and miracles done among the people; (and they were all
+with one accord in the portico of Solomon. <sup>13</sup>But of
+the rest no man had the courage to unite himself with them:
+though the people extolled them. <sup>14</sup>But believers on
+the Lord were abundantly added to them, multitudes, both of men
+and women.) <sup>15</sup>Insomuch that they carried out into the
+streets the sick, and laid them on beds and couches, that when
+Peter was coming by, if but even his shadow might pass over some
+of them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Then came together also a multitude
+from the neighbouring cities to Jerusalem, bringing the sick, and
+those who were disturbed by unclean spirits; who were healed
+universally.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Then arose the high-priest, and all
+those who were connected with him, (which was the sect of the
+Sadducees,) and were filled with zeal, <sup>18</sup>and laid
+their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.
+<sup>19</sup>But the angel of the Lord by night opened the doors
+of the prison, and conducting them forth, said, <sup>20</sup>Go,
+and taking your station in the temple, speak to the people all
+the words of this life. <sup>21</sup>Having heard this therefore,
+they entered very early in the morning into the temple, and
+taught. But when the high-priest came, and those who were with
+him, they convoked the sanhedrim, and all the assembly of elders
+of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to bring them.
+<sup>22</sup>But the officers, on their arrival, found them not
+in the prison: and returning, informed them, <sup>23</sup>saying;
+The prison indeed found we fast locked with all security, and the
+guards standing without, before the door: but when we opened it,
+we found no person within.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Now when they heard these words, both
+the priest and captain of the temple and the chief priests were
+in the utmost perplexity concerning these things, what could be
+the meaning of it. <sup>25</sup>Then came a person and informed
+them, saying, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the
+temple, and teaching the people. <sup>26</sup>Then went the
+captain, with the officers, and brought them; not forcibly, for
+they were afraid of the people, lest they should stone them.
+<sup>27</sup>But when they had conducted them, they placed them
+in the sanhedrim: and the high-priest interrogated them,
+<sup>28</sup>saying, Did we not lay our strict injunction upon
+you, that you should not teach in this name? and, lo, ye have
+filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and would fain bring this
+man’s blood upon us.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>Then Peter and the apostles answering
+said, We must obey God rather than men. <sup>30</sup>The God of
+our fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom ye had killed, suspending
+him on a tree. <sup>31</sup>Him hath God exalted at his right
+hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance unto
+Israel, and remission of sins. <sup>32</sup>And we are witnesses
+of these things; and the Holy Ghost also, which God hath given to
+those who obey him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>But when they heard this, they were
+cut asunder as with a saw, and took counsel how to make away with
+them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>Then arose a certain Pharisee, in the
+sanhedrim, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, held in high
+esteem by all the people, and ordered the apostles to be taken
+out for a little space; <sup>35</sup>and he said unto them, Men
+of Israel, take heed to yourselves respecting these men, what ye
+mean to do to them. <sup>36</sup>For before these days arose
+Theudas, saying that he himself was a singular personage: to whom
+a number of men, about four hundred, attached themselves: who was
+taken off; and as many as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to
+nothing. <sup>37</sup>And after him arose Judas the Galilean, in
+the days of the enrolment, and drew away a multitude of the
+populace after him: he also perished, and all, as many as obeyed
+him, were dispersed. <sup>38</sup>And as to the matters now
+before you, I say unto you, Abstain from these men, and leave
+them to themselves: for if this design or this work be of men, it
+will come to nothing: <sup>39</sup>but if it be of God, ye cannot
+overthrow it; and in that case would be found fighters against
+God. <sup>40</sup>And to him they assented: and calling in the
+apostles, after scourging them, they commanded them not to speak
+in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>Then they went rejoicing from the
+presence of the sanhedrim, that for his name’s sake, they had
+been counted worthy to suffer this injurious treatment.
+<sup>42</sup>And all the day long in the temple, and from house
+to house, they never ceased teaching and preaching Jesus
+Christ.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act6" id="act6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW in those days, when
+the disciples were multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the
+Grecian proselytes against the Hebrews, because their widows were
+overlooked in the daily distribution. <sup>2</sup>Then the twelve
+assembling the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not fit
+that we should leave the word of God, to make distribution to the
+tables. <sup>3</sup>Therefore, brethren, do ye look out for seven
+men from among yourselves, the best approved, full of the Holy
+Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint to superintend this
+business. <sup>4</sup>But we will devote ourselves constantly to
+prayer, and to the ministry of the word.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And this saying was very agreeable to
+all the multitude: and they elected Stephen, a man full of faith
+and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor,
+and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicholas a proselyte a man of
+Antioch: <sup>6</sup>whom they presented before the apostles: and
+having prayed, they laid their hands upon them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>And the word of God increased: and the
+number of the disciples in Jerusalem was multiplied greatly; and
+a vast body of the priests were obedient to the faith.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Now Stephen, full of faith and of
+power, wrought great miracles and signs among the people.
+<sup>9</sup>Then rose up certain men of the synagogue of the
+freed-men, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of
+those from Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.
+<sup>10</sup>And they could not resist the wisdom and the spirit
+with which he spoke. <sup>11</sup>Then they suborned men to say,
+We heard him speak blasphemous things against Moses, and against
+God. <sup>12</sup>And they stirred up the people, and the elders,
+and the scribes, and coming upon him, they seized him together,
+and dragged him to the sanhedrim; <sup>13</sup>and they set up
+false witnesses, saying, This man doth not cease speaking
+blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
+<sup>14</sup>for we have heard him affirm, that Jesus the
+Nazarean, even he, will destroy this place, and change the
+accustomed ordinances which Moses delivered to us.
+<sup>15</sup>And fixing their eyes upon him, all who sat in the
+sanhedrim, beheld his face as the face of an angel.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act7" id="act7">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN said the high-priest,
+Are these things so?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>2</sup>He replied, Men, brethren, and fathers,
+hear me:</p>
+
+<p class="pn">The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham,
+when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
+<sup>3</sup>and said to him, Go forth out of thy country, and
+from among thy relations, and come hither to a land which I will
+shew thee<sup><a href="#n31" id="f31" title="see footnote" name="f31">32</a></sup>. <sup>4</sup>Then he went out from the country
+of the Chaldeans, and, dwelt in Charran: and from thence, after
+his father was dead, God removed him as a sojourner into this
+very country, in which we now dwell. <sup>5</sup>Yet he gave him
+no inheritance in it, not so much as the print of his foot: yet
+he promised to give it for a possession to him and to his seed
+after him, when he had no son. <sup>6</sup>Then spake God to him
+thus, That his seed should sojourn in a foreign land: and that
+they should enslave it, and grievously afflict it, four hundred
+years. <sup>7</sup>And the nation by which they shall be enslaved
+will I judge, said God: and after these things they shall come
+out, and shall worship me in this place<sup><a href="#n32" id="f32" title="see footnote" name="f32">33</a></sup>.
+<sup>8</sup>And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so
+he begat Isaac, and circumcised him on the eighth day; and Isaac
+Jacob, and Jacob the twelve patriarchs. <sup>9</sup>And the
+patriarchs, envious, sold Joseph into Egypt: yet God was with
+him, <sup>10</sup>and delivered him out of all his afflictions,
+and gave him favour and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and
+he appointed him governor over Egypt and all his house.
+<sup>11</sup>Then came a famine upon all the land of Egypt and
+Canaan, and great distress: and our fathers found no provisions.
+<sup>12</sup>But when Jacob heard that there were provisions in
+Egypt, he sent our fathers, the first time. <sup>13</sup>And the
+second time Joseph was made known unto his brethren; and Joseph’s
+family was made known unto Pharaoh. <sup>14</sup>Then sent
+Joseph, and invited his father Jacob to come to him, and all his
+kindred, consisting of seventy-five persons. <sup>15</sup>So
+Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, himself, and our fathers,
+<sup>16</sup>and they removed him to Sychem, and laid him in the
+sepulchre which Abraham had bought, at a price paid in silver, of
+the sons of Emmor, the father of Shechem. <sup>17</sup>But as the
+time of the promise which God had with an oath confirmed unto
+Abraham drew nigh, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt,
+<sup>18</sup>until another king arose, who knew not Joseph.
+<sup>19</sup>This man, forming crafty designs against our nation,
+grievously treated our fathers, so as to cause them to expose
+their children, in order to exterminate the race. <sup>20</sup>At
+which time Moses was born, and was endued with singular beauty
+from God, who was brought up three months in the house of his
+father: <sup>21</sup>and when he was exposed, Pharaoh’s daughter
+took him home, and brought him up for herself, as a son.
+<sup>22</sup>And Moses was educated in all the wisdom of Egypt,
+and was mighty in words and actions. <sup>23</sup>But when he had
+completed his fortieth year, it came into his heart to visit his
+brethren the children of Israel. <sup>24</sup>And seeing one of
+them treated injuriously, he defended him, and executed vengeance
+for him who had suffered the outrage, smiting the Egyptian.
+<sup>25</sup>For he thought that his brethren would understand
+that God by his hand would give them deliverance: but they
+understood not. <sup>26</sup>And the following day he shewed
+himself to them as they were fighting, and urged them to peace,
+saying, My friends, ye are brethren; wherefore do ye ill treat
+one another? <sup>27</sup>Then he who did his neighbour wrong
+thrust him from him, saying, Who appointed thee a ruler and a
+judge over us? <sup>28</sup>Wilt thou kill me, as thou killedst
+the Egyptian yesterday? <sup>29</sup>Then fled Moses at this
+saying, and was a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat
+two sons.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>And when forty years were completed,
+there appeared to him in the desert of mount Sinai the angel of
+the Lord, in a flame of fire in a bush. <sup>31</sup>But when
+Moses saw it, he marvelled at the sight: and as he was drawing
+nearer to observe it, a voice from the Lord came to him,
+<sup>32</sup>“I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham,
+and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob<sup><a href="#n33" id="f33" title="see footnote" name="f33">34</a></sup>.” Then Moses
+trembling, dared not to look farther.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>Then the Lord said unto him, “Loose
+the sandal from thy feet: for the place whereon thou standest is
+holy ground. <sup>34</sup>Attentive I have beheld the evil
+treatment of my people in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning,
+and I am come down to deliver them. And now come hither, I will
+send thee into Egypt<sup><a href="#n34" id="f34" title="see footnote" name="f34">35</a></sup>.” <sup>35</sup>This very
+Moses whom they had rejected, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a
+judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and redeemer by the
+hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush.
+<sup>36</sup>He brought them forth, after performing miracles and
+signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the
+wilderness forty years. <sup>37</sup>This is the Moses who said
+unto the children of Israel, “A prophet shall the Lord your God
+raise up for you from among your brethren, as myself; him shall
+ye hear<sup><a href="#n35" id="f35" title="see footnote" name="f35">36</a></sup>.” <sup>38</sup>This is he, who was with the
+church in the wilderness with the angel who spake to him in the
+mount Sinai, and with our fathers: who received the oracles of
+life to give unto us: <sup>39</sup>to whom our fathers would not
+be obedient, but thrust him from them, and turned back in their
+hearts unto Egypt, <sup>40</sup>saying to Aaron, Make us gods who
+shall go before us: for this Moses, who brought us out of the
+land of Egypt, we know not what hath happened to him.
+<sup>41</sup>And they made a calf in those days, and brought a
+sacrifice for the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own
+hands.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>42</sup>Then God turned, and gave them up to
+worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the
+prophets, Have ye offered me slain beasts and sacrifices forty
+years in the wilderness, O house of Israel? <sup>43</sup>Yet have
+ye taken up the tabernacle of Moloc, and the star of your god
+Remphan, those figures which ye made to pay adoration to them:
+and I will transport you beyond Babylon<sup><a href="#n36" id="f36" title="see footnote" name="f36">37</a></sup>.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>44</sup>The tabernacle of the testimony was
+with our fathers in the wilderness, as he that spake to Moses
+commanded, that he should make it according to the model which he
+had seen. <sup>45</sup>Which also our fathers having received,
+brought in with Joshua into the place possessed by the Gentiles,
+whom God drove out from before the presence of our fathers, unto
+the days of David; <sup>46</sup>who found favour before God, and
+sought to procure an habitation for the God of Jacob.
+<sup>47</sup>But Solomon built an house for him.
+<sup>48</sup>Though the Most High dwelleth not in temples made
+with hands; as the prophet saith, <sup>49</sup>“Heaven is my
+throne, and earth the footstool for my feet: what kind of house
+will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what place is there for my
+repose? <sup>50</sup>hath not my hand made all these
+things<sup><a href="#n37" id="f37" title="see footnote" name="f37">38</a></sup>?”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>51</sup>Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in
+heart and in ears, ye do always oppose yourselves against the
+Holy Ghost: as your fathers, so are ye. <sup>52</sup>Which of the
+prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they killed those
+who before published the tidings of the coming of that Righteous
+Person; of whom ye have now been the betrayers and murderers:
+<sup>53</sup>who have received the law through arrangements of
+angels, yet have not observed it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>54</sup>Now when they heard these things, they
+were cut through their hearts as with a saw, and gnashed upon him
+with their teeth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>55</sup>But he being full of the Holy Ghost,
+and looking up stedfastly to heaven, saw the glory of God, and
+Jesus standing at the right hand of God; <sup>56</sup>and he
+said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man
+standing at the right hand of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>57</sup>Then they screamed out with a great
+cry, and stopped their ears, and rushed all together upon him,
+<sup>58</sup>and dragging him out of the city, stoned him: and
+the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young
+man, named Saul. <sup>59</sup>And they stoned Stephen, in the act
+of prayer, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!
+<sup>60</sup>Then falling on his knees, he cried with a loud
+voice, Lord, impute not to them this sin! And thus speaking, fell
+asleep.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act8" id="act8">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>UT Saul was delighted
+with his execution.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Now on that very day commenced a great persecution
+against the church which was at Jerusalem; and all, besides the
+apostles, were dispersed through the regions of Judea and
+Samaria.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>2</sup>Then some pious men assembling, carried
+Stephen to his grave, and made great lamentation over him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>But Saul ravaged the church, entering
+into the houses, and dragging men and women, cast them into
+prison.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Those therefore who were dispersed,
+travelled through the country, preaching the word.
+<sup>5</sup>But Philip, going down to a city of Samaria, preached
+Christ unto them. <sup>6</sup>And the multitudes with united
+minds were very attentive to the things spoken by Philip, when
+they heard him, and saw the miracles which he did.
+<sup>7</sup>For the unclean spirits, roaring with great cries,
+came forth out of many who were possessed: and many who were
+paralytic and lame were healed. <sup>8</sup>And there was great
+joy in that city.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>But a certain man, named Simon, lived
+previously in that city, who practised magic, and astonished the
+nation of Samaria, giving out himself as an extraordinary great
+personage: <sup>10</sup>to whom all gave heed from the small to
+the great, saying, This man is the great power of God.
+<sup>11</sup>And to him they attended, because he had of a
+considerable time astonished them by his magical tricks.
+<sup>12</sup>But when they believed Philip, who preached the glad
+tidings of the things which related to the kingdom of God, and
+the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised both men and women.
+<sup>13</sup>Then Simon also himself believed: and being
+baptised, he attached himself to Philip, and beholding the signs
+and great miracles which were performed, he was astonished.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>But when the apostles who were at
+Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they
+sent unto them Peter and John: <sup>15</sup>who, when they were
+come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy
+Ghost: <sup>16</sup>for as yet he had not fallen on any one of
+them: only they had been baptised into the name of the Lord
+Jesus. <sup>17</sup>Then they laid their hands upon them, and
+they received the Holy Ghost.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Now when Simon saw, that by the
+imposition of the apostles’ hands, the Holy Ghost was given, he
+offered them money, <sup>19</sup>saying, Confer on me also this
+power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, they may receive the
+Holy Ghost. <sup>20</sup>But Peter said unto him, May thy silver
+with thyself go into perdition, because thou hast imagined that
+the gift of God can be purchased with money. <sup>21</sup>There
+is for thee neither part nor lot in this word: for thy heart is
+not right before God. <sup>22</sup>Repent therefore of this thy
+wickedness, and pray to God, if haply this thought of thy heart
+may be forgiven thee. <sup>23</sup>For I see that thou art in the
+gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity. <sup>24</sup>Then
+Simon answering said, Pray ye for me unto the Lord, that none of
+the things which ye have spoken may come upon me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Then they, after bearing their
+testimony, and speaking the word of the Lord, returned towards
+Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the
+Samaritans.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>Now the angel of the Lord spake to
+Philip, saying, Arise, and go towards the south, on the road
+which leads down from Jerusalem to Gaza: it is a wilderness.
+<sup>27</sup>And he arose and went: and lo! an Ethiopian man, an
+eunuch, a person in power under Candace queen of the Ethiopians,
+who was over all her treasury; he had gone to worship unto
+Jerusalem, <sup>28</sup>and was returning, and sitting in his
+chariot, was reading the prophet Isaiah. <sup>29</sup>Then said
+the Spirit to Philip, Go up, and approach close to that chariot.
+<sup>30</sup>Then Philip running up to him, heard him reading the
+prophet Isaiah; and he said, Well! but dost thou understand what
+thou art reading? <sup>31</sup>He replied, How indeed can I,
+except some person guide me in the way? And he besought Philip to
+come up and sit with him. <sup>32</sup>The portion of scripture
+which he had been reading was this: “He was led as a sheep to the
+slaughter; and as a lamb before him who sheareth it is dumb, so
+he opened not his mouth: <sup>33</sup>in his humiliation his
+judgment was taken away: but his generation who can describe? for
+his life was taken away from the earth<sup><a href="#n38" id="f38" title="see footnote" name="f38">39</a></sup>.”
+<sup>34</sup>Then the eunuch addressing himself to Philip, said,
+I pray thee, of whom doth the prophet thus speak? of himself, or
+of some other person? <sup>35</sup>Then Philip opening his mouth,
+and beginning from that scripture, preached to him Jesus.
+<sup>36</sup>But as they went on the road, they came to some
+water: and the eunuch said, Here is water, what forbids my being
+baptised? <sup>37</sup>And Philip said, If thou believest with
+the whole heart, it is allowable. Then he answered and said, I
+believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. <sup>38</sup>And he
+bid the carriage stop: and they went down both into the water,
+both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptised him. <sup>39</sup>But
+when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord
+caught up Philip, and the eunuch saw him no more: then he went on
+his way rejoicing. <sup>40</sup>But Philip found himself at
+Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel in all the
+cities, until he came to Cæsarea.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act9" id="act9">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>UT Saul, still breathing
+out threatenings and murder against the disciples of the Lord,
+applying to the high-priest, <sup>2</sup>besought of him letters
+for the synagogues at Damascus, that if he should find any
+persons of this way, whether men or women, he might bring them in
+chains to Jerusalem. <sup>3</sup>So advancing on his journey, he
+was drawing nigh to Damascus: and suddenly there shone around him
+a light from heaven: <sup>4</sup>and falling on the ground, he
+heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou
+me? <sup>5</sup>Then said he, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord
+said, I am Jesus whom thou art persecuting: It is difficult for
+thee to kick against the goads. <sup>6</sup>And trembling and
+amazed he said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord
+said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told
+thee what thou must do.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>And the men who travelled with him
+stood astonished, hearing indeed a voice, but seeing no man.
+<sup>8</sup>Then Paul arose from the earth; and when his eyes
+were opened, he saw no man: but leading him by the hand, they
+brought him into Damascus. <sup>9</sup>And he was three days
+seeing nothing, and did neither eat nor drink.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>Now there was a certain disciple at
+Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said unto him in a vision,
+Ananias! And he said, Here I am, Lord. <sup>11</sup>Then the Lord
+said to him, Arise, go into the street called Strait, and inquire
+at the house of Judas for one named Saul a man of Tarsus: for,
+behold, he is praying, <sup>12</sup>and hath seen in a vision a
+man named Ananias coming to him, and laying his hand upon him,
+that he may recover his sight. <sup>13</sup>But Ananias answered,
+Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how many evils he hath
+inflicted on thy saints at Jerusalem: <sup>14</sup>and here he
+hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon
+thy name. <sup>15</sup>But the Lord said unto him, Go: for this
+man is an elect vessel for me, to bear my name before nations,
+and kings, and the children of Israel: <sup>16</sup>for I will
+shew him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Then went Ananias, and entered into
+the house; and laying his hands upon him, said, Brother Saul, the
+Lord Jesus, who was seen by thee in the way that thou camest,
+hath sent me, that thou mightest recover thy sight, and be filled
+with the Holy Ghost. <sup>18</sup>And directly there fell from
+his eyes as it were scales: and he recovered sight instantly, and
+arose, and was baptised. <sup>19</sup>And when he had taken
+nourishment, he regained his strength. And Saul continued with
+the disciples who were at Damascus several days. <sup>20</sup>And
+immediately he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the
+Son of God. <sup>21</sup>And all who heard him were amazed, and
+said, Is not this the man who made havoc at Jerusalem, among
+those who called on this name? and hither he came for this
+purpose, that he might carry them in chains unto the chief
+priests? <sup>22</sup>But Saul was endued with still greater
+power, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus,
+conclusively evincing that this person is the Messiah.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>But when many days were fulfilled, the
+Jews consulted together how to kill him: <sup>24</sup>but their
+design was discovered to Saul. And they kept guard at the gates
+of the city day and night, that they might kill him.
+<sup>25</sup>But the disciples taking him by night, got him off
+through the wall, letting him down in a basket.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>But when Saul was come to Jerusalem,
+he attempted to join the disciples: and they were all afraid of
+him, not crediting that he was a disciple. <sup>27</sup>Then
+Barnabas taking him by the hand, brought him to the apostles, and
+related to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he
+had spoken to him, and how boldly he had preached at Damascus in
+the name of Jesus. <sup>28</sup>And he was with them coming in,
+and going out at Jerusalem: <sup>29</sup>and speaking boldly in
+the name of the Lord Jesus. And he talked and disputed with the
+Grecian proselytes: but they made an attempt to murder him.
+<sup>30</sup>Then the brethren, when they knew it brought him
+down to Cæsarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Then had the churches peace through
+all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, being edified; and walking in
+the fear of God, and in the consolation of the Holy Ghost, were
+multiplied.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>Now it came to pass, as Peter was
+passing through all parts, that he went down also to the saints
+which dwelt at Lydda. <sup>33</sup>And found there a certain man
+named Æneas, during six years stretched on a bed, who was
+paralytic. <sup>34</sup>And Peter said to him, Æneas, Jesus the
+Messiah maketh thee whole: arise, and make thine own bed. And he
+arose immediately. <sup>35</sup>And all who dwelt at Lydda and
+Saron saw him, and they turned to the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>36</sup>But there was at Joppa a woman, a
+disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called
+Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she
+did. <sup>37</sup>But it came to pass that in those days she
+sickened and died: having then washed her, they laid her out in
+an upper room. <sup>38</sup>And as Lydda was near to Joppa, the
+disciples hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him,
+entreating him without delay to come over to them.
+<sup>39</sup>Then Peter arose and went with them. And they
+carried him, on his arrival, into the upper room: and all the
+widows stood round him weeping, and shewing the coats and
+garments which Dorcas had made, whilst she was with them.
+<sup>40</sup>But Peter putting them all out, fell upon his knees,
+and prayed; and turning to the body, said, Tabitha, arise! And
+she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
+<sup>41</sup>Then he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and
+calling in the saints and the widows, presented her to them
+alive. <sup>42</sup>And it was known through all Joppa; and many
+believed on the Lord. <sup>43</sup>Then it came to pass, that he
+abode many days at Joppa with one Simon a tanner.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act10" id="act10">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW there was a man at
+Cæsarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the cohort called the
+Italic, <sup>2</sup>a man of piety, and who feared God with all
+his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God
+continually. <sup>3</sup>He saw in a vision evidently about the
+ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming to him, and saying
+to him, Cornelius. <sup>4</sup>Then looking stedfastly on him,
+and being terrified, he said, What means this, Lord? And he said
+unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial
+before God. <sup>5</sup>And now send men to Joppa, and inquire
+for Simon, who is surnamed Peter: <sup>6</sup>he lodgeth with one
+Simon a tanner, whose house is near the sea: this man will tell
+thee what thou must do. <sup>7</sup>But when the angel departed
+who spake to Cornelius, he called two of his domestics, and a
+pious soldier, persons who constantly were in attendance upon
+him; <sup>8</sup>and relating all things to them, sent them to
+Joppa.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Then the next morning, as they were on
+their journey, and drew near to the city, Peter went up to the
+flat roof to pray about the sixth hour: <sup>10</sup>and he grew
+very hungry, and desired something to eat: but whilst they were
+getting it ready, a sacred ecstacy fell upon him.
+<sup>11</sup>And he saw heaven opened, and there descended to him
+a certain vessel, as a great sheet with chains at the four
+corners, and resting upon the earth: <sup>12</sup>in which were
+all the quadrupeds of the earth, and wild beasts, and reptiles,
+and birds of the air. <sup>13</sup>And there came a voice to him,
+Rise, Peter; slay and eat. <sup>14</sup>But Peter said, By no
+means, Lord for I have never at any time eaten of any thing
+common or unclean. <sup>15</sup>And the voice again a second time
+came to him, What God hath cleansed, call not thou unclean.
+<sup>16</sup>This was thrice repeated: and the vessel was again
+taken up into heaven.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>But while Peter was perplexed in
+himself what was meant by the vision which he had seen, then,
+behold! the men which had been sent by Cornelius having inquired
+out the house of Simon, stood before the door, <sup>18</sup>and
+calling, asked if Simon, surnamed Peter, lodged there.
+<sup>19</sup>But while Peter was musing upon the vision, the
+Spirit said to him, Lo! three men are inquiring after thee.
+<sup>20</sup>Arise then, and go down, and go with them,
+entertaining no doubt, for I have sent them. <sup>21</sup>Then
+Peter went down to the men who were sent by Cornelius to him; and
+said, Lo! I am the person that ye ask for: what is the business
+on which ye are come hither? <sup>22</sup>Then they said,
+Cornelius a centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and
+of good report with all the nation of the Jews, has been divinely
+admonished by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, to hear
+words from thee.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Then inviting them in, he lodged them
+there. And the next morning Peter went with them, and some of the
+brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <sup>24</sup>And the next
+day they entered into Cæsarea. Now Cornelius was expecting them,
+having called together his relations and nearest friends.
+<sup>25</sup>And as Peter was entering, Cornelius met him, and
+falling at his feet, paid him homage. <sup>26</sup>But Peter
+raised him up, saying, Arise; I also myself am a man.
+<sup>27</sup>And conversing with him, he entered, and found many
+assembled together.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>And he said unto them, Ye know how
+contrary it is to established usage, for a man who is a Jew to
+associate with or visit one of another nation; but God hath
+shewed me to call no man common or unclean.
+<sup>29</sup>Wherefore also without a word, I came when invited:
+I beg to know therefore for what purpose ye have sent for me?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>Then Cornelius said, Four days ago I
+was fasting till this hour; and at the ninth hour I was praying
+in my house, and, lo! a man stood before me in shining apparel,
+<sup>31</sup>and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thy
+alms are remembered before God. <sup>32</sup>Send therefore to
+Joppa, and invite Simon, whose surname is Peter, to come to thee;
+he lodgeth in the house of Simon the tanner, near the sea: who,
+when he is come will talk with thee. <sup>33</sup>Immediately
+therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast done well in coming. Now
+therefore are all we here present before God, to hear all things
+that are given in charge to thee from God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>Then Peter opening his mouth, said, In
+truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons:
+<sup>35</sup>but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh
+righteousness, is acceptable to him. <sup>36</sup>The word which
+he sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus
+Christ, (he is Lord of all,) ye know: <sup>37</sup>even that
+which was the common talk through all Judea, beginning from
+Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
+<sup>38</sup>respecting Jesus, who was of Nazareth, how God had
+anointed him with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about
+doing good, and healing all that were tyrannically oppressed of
+the devil; for God was with him. <sup>39</sup>And we are
+witnesses of all things which he did both in the region of the
+Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they killed suspending him on a
+tree: <sup>40</sup>him God raised up the third day, and ordained
+that he should be visibly manifested; <sup>41</sup>not to all the
+people, but to witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who
+did eat and drink with him after he was arisen from the dead.
+<sup>42</sup>And hath commanded us to proclaim to the people, and
+to bear our testimony that this is the person who is ordained of
+God the Judge of the living and the dead. <sup>43</sup>To him
+bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one
+who believeth in him, shall receive remission of sins.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>44</sup>While Peter was yet speaking these
+words, the Holy Ghost fell on all who heard the discourse.
+<sup>45</sup>And they of the circumcision who were believers, as
+many as came with Peter, were amazed, because even on the
+Gentiles the gift of the holy Ghost was poured out.
+<sup>46</sup>For they heard them speaking in different languages,
+and magnifying God. Then Peter addressed them, <sup>47</sup>Can
+any one forbid the water for baptising these persons, who have
+received the Holy Ghost as well as we? <sup>48</sup>So he
+commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord. Then they
+entreated him to tarry there some days.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act11" id="act11">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW the apostles and
+brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had
+received the word of God. <sup>2</sup>And when Peter went up to
+Jerusalem, they of the circumcision disputed with him,
+<sup>3</sup>saying, Thou hast gone in to men holding
+uncircumcision, and hast eaten with them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Then Peter taking up the matter from
+the beginning, explained it to them regularly, saying,
+<sup>5</sup>I was in the city of Joppa praying and I saw in a
+trance a vision, a certain vessel descending as a vast sheet let
+down from heaven by its four corners; and it came close to me:
+<sup>6</sup>on which looking attentively, I perceived, and saw
+the quadrupeds of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the
+reptiles, and the birds of the air. <sup>7</sup>Then I heard a
+voice saying to me, Rise, Peter; slay and eat. <sup>8</sup>But I
+said, By no means, Lord: for never yet hath any thing common or
+unclean entered into my mouth. <sup>9</sup>But the voice replied
+the second time from heaven, What God hath cleansed, call not
+thou common. <sup>10</sup>Now this was repeated thrice: and the
+whole withdrawn again into heaven. <sup>11</sup>And, lo!
+immediately three men stood before the house where I was, sent
+from Cæsarea unto me. <sup>12</sup>And the Spirit bade me go with
+them, making no hesitation. But with me went also these six
+brethren, and we entered into the man’s house: <sup>13</sup>and
+he informed us how he had seen an angel in his house, standing
+and saying to him, Send men to Joppa, and invite Simon, who is
+surnamed Peter; <sup>14</sup>who will speak words to thee, by
+which thou mayest be saved, and thy house. <sup>15</sup>So when I
+had begun to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, just as on us at
+the beginning. <sup>16</sup>Then I recollected the word of the
+Lord, how he had said, John indeed baptised with water; but ye
+shall be baptised with the Holy Ghost. <sup>17</sup>If God then
+gave an equal gift to them even as to us, on believing on the
+Lord Jesus Christ; I, indeed, who was I, that I should be able to
+restrain God?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>So when they heard these things they
+were satisfied, and glorified God, saying, Well! then hath God
+even to the Gentiles given repentance unto life.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Now those also who were dispersed by
+the persecution which arose on account of Stephen passed on as
+far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no
+man except the Jews only. <sup>20</sup>And some of them were men
+of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they arrived at Antioch, spake to
+the Grecian proselytes, preaching the Lord Jesus.
+<sup>21</sup>And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a vast
+multitude believing, turned to the Lord. <sup>22</sup>And the
+report concerning them was heard in the ears of the church which
+was at Jerusalem: and they dispatched Barnabas, to go as far as
+Antioch. <sup>23</sup>Who, when he arrived there, and beheld the
+grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all, with full purpose
+of heart to adhere to the Lord. <sup>24</sup>For he was a good
+man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and a great
+multitude was added to the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Then went forth Barnabas to Tarsus, in
+search of Saul: <sup>26</sup>and having found him, he brought him
+to Antioch. And it came to pass, that during a whole year they
+were jointly employed in that church, and taught a vast
+multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch the
+disciples Christians. <sup>27</sup>Now there came down in those
+days prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch. <sup>28</sup>And one of
+them named Agabus, rising up, signified by the spirit that a
+great famine was coming upon the whole habitable globe: which
+also came in the reign of Claudius Cæsar. <sup>29</sup>Then the
+disciples, as everyman had ability, determined every individual
+of them to send a sum to be distributed among the brethren who
+dwelt in Judea: <sup>30</sup>which also they did, sending it off
+to the presbyters by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act12" id="act12">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW at that time Herod the
+king stretched forth his hand to treat cruelly certain persons
+belonging to the church. <sup>2</sup>And he slew James the
+brother of John with a sword. <sup>3</sup>And seeing how
+agreeable this was to the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also.
+(Then were the days of unleavened bread.) <sup>4</sup>Whom having
+apprehended, he put him in prison, delivering him to four
+quaternions of soldiers to keep guard over him; intending after
+the Passover to bring him forth to the people <i>for
+execution</i>. <sup>5</sup>So then Peter was kept in prison: but
+fervent prayer was offered up by the church to God for him.
+<sup>6</sup>Now when Herod was going to bring him forth, the same
+night was Peter fast asleep between the two soldiers, fastened to
+them with two chains: and the guards before the door kept the
+prison. <sup>7</sup>And, lo! an angel of the Lord stood there,
+and light glared through the apartment: then with a stroke on
+Peter’s side, he roused him up, and said, Arise quickly. And his
+chains fell from his hands. <sup>8</sup>And the angel said to
+him, Gird thyself up, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And
+he said unto him, Wrap thyself in thy mantle, and follow me.
+<sup>9</sup>And going out, he followed him; and knew not that it
+was a reality which was done by the angel; but he supposed he saw
+a vision. <sup>10</sup>So passing through the first ward and the
+second, they came to the iron door which leads into the city,
+which opened to them spontaneously: and being come out, they
+walked forward through one street; and immediately the angel
+departed from him. <sup>11</sup>And Peter coming to himself,
+said, Now I know assuredly, that the Lord hath sent his angel,
+and hath delivered me from the hand of Herod, and all the eager
+expectation of the people of the Jews. <sup>12</sup>And after
+considering with himself, he went to the house of Mary the mother
+of John, who is surnamed Mark; where many were thronged together,
+and praying. <sup>13</sup>Peter then knocking at the door of the
+gateway, there came a damsel to ask who was there, named Rhoda.
+<sup>14</sup>And well knowing Peter’s voice, she opened not the
+door for joy; but running in, told that Peter was standing before
+the door. <sup>15</sup>But they said, Thou art raving. But she
+confidently persisted that it was so. Then they said, It is his
+angel. <sup>16</sup>But Peter continued knocking: and they opened
+the door and saw him, and were astonished. <sup>17</sup>Then
+beckoning with the hand that they should be silent, he informed
+them in what manner the Lord had brought him out of the prison.
+And he said, Tell James and the brethren these things. And
+departing thence he went into another place.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Now when the day broke, there was no
+small stir among the soldiers, what could possibly become of
+Peter. <sup>19</sup>And Herod sought him out earnestly, but not
+being able to find him, after having examined the guards
+strictly, he commanded them to be executed. And going down from
+Jerusalem to Cæsarea, took up his abode there.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Now Herod was fiercely bent on war
+against the Tyrians and Sidonians: but they presented themselves
+unanimously before him, and ingratiating themselves with Blastus
+who was over the king’s bedchamber, they begged for peace;
+because their country received all their supply of provisions
+from the king’s territories. <sup>21</sup>Then on a day
+appointed, Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, and seated on his
+throne, made an harangue unto them. <sup>22</sup>And the populace
+shouted, It is the voice of a god, and not a man.
+<sup>23</sup>But instantly the angel of the Lord smote him,
+because he gave not the glory to God: and being devoured with
+worms, he expired.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>But the word of the Lord increased,
+and was widely diffused. <sup>25</sup>Then Barnabas and Saul
+departed from Jerusalem, having completed the distribution <i>of
+the sum entrusted with them</i>; and they took with them John,
+whose surname was Mark.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act13" id="act13">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW there were at Antioch,
+according to the established church, prophets and teachers; such
+as Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger the black, and Lucius a
+Cyrenian, and Manaen, Herod the tetrarch’s foster-brother, and
+Saul. <sup>2</sup>And as they were employed in the ministry, and
+kept a fast, the Holy Ghost said, Set apart for me now both
+Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
+<sup>3</sup>Then having kept a fast and prayed, and laid their
+hands on them, they sent them out. <sup>4</sup>They then being
+sent forth indeed by the Holy Ghost, went down to Seleucia; and
+from thence sailed to Cyprus. <sup>5</sup>And being at Salamis,
+they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and
+they had John also as their attendant. <sup>6</sup>Now as they
+travelled through the island as far as Paphos, they found a
+certain person who professed magic, a false prophet, a Jew, whose
+name was Bar-jesus: <sup>7</sup>who was with the proconsul
+Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man; he inviting to his house
+Barnabas and Saul, desired earnestly to hear the word of God.
+<sup>8</sup>But Elymas the magician (for such is his name when
+interpreted) opposed them, seeking to pervert the proconsul from
+the faith. <sup>9</sup>Then Saul (now Paul), filled with the Holy
+Ghost, and fixing his eyes upon him, <sup>10</sup>said, O thou
+full of all guile and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou
+enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease perverting the
+strait ways of the Lord? <sup>11</sup>And now, behold, the hand
+of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, seeing the sun
+no more for a season. And instantly there fell on him a thick
+mist and darkness; and groping about he sought some to lead him
+by the hand. <sup>12</sup>Then when the proconsul saw what was
+done, he believed, being struck with the doctrine of the
+Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Hereupon sailing from Paphos, they who
+were about Paul came to Perga in Pamphylia: but John departing
+from them returned to Jerusalem. <sup>14</sup>And they departed
+from Perga, and came to Antioch in Pisidia, and entering into the
+synagogue on the sabbath-day, they sat down. <sup>15</sup>Then
+after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the
+synagogues sent to them, saying, Men and brethren, if ye are
+disposed to give a word of exhortation to the people, speak.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Then Paul arose, and waving his hand,
+said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, hear me.
+<sup>17</sup>The God of this people Israel selected our fathers,
+and exalted the people during their abode in the land of Egypt,
+and with a mighty arm brought he them out of it. <sup>18</sup>And
+about the space of forty years he bore with their behaviour in
+the wilderness. <sup>19</sup>And destroying seven nations in the
+land of Canaan, he distributed their territory to them by lot.
+<sup>20</sup>And after these things, during a space of about four
+hundred and fifty years, he gave them judges until Samuel the
+prophet. <sup>21</sup>And from that time they desired a king: and
+God gave them Saul the son of Kis, a man of the tribe of
+Benjamin, during forty years. <sup>22</sup>And removing him, he
+raised up unto them David to be king; respecting whom also he
+spake testifying, “I have found David the son of Jesse, a man
+after my own heart, who shall perform all my
+intentions<sup><a href="#n39" id="f39" title="see footnote" name="f39">40</a></sup>.” <sup>23</sup>From this man’s seed according
+to the promise hath God raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
+<sup>24</sup>John having preached before his first coming the
+baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
+<sup>25</sup>But as John was finishing his course, he said, Whom
+do ye suppose me to be? I am not <i>the Messiah</i>. But, behold!
+he is coming after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy
+to loose. <sup>26</sup>Men and brethren, children of the race of
+Abraham, and all among you who fear God, to you is the word of
+this salvation sent. <sup>27</sup>For they who dwell at
+Jerusalem, and their rulers, being ignorant of him, and the words
+of the prophets that are read every sabbath-day, by condemning
+him have fulfilled them. <sup>28</sup>And though they found no
+cause of death in him, they besought Pilate that he might be
+killed. <sup>29</sup>But when they had finished all things that
+were written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid
+him in a sepulchre. <sup>30</sup>But God raised him from the
+dead: <sup>31</sup>and he was seen many days by those who went up
+with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses to the
+people. <sup>32</sup>And we preach to you the promise made to our
+fathers; <sup>33</sup>for this hath God fulfilled to their
+children, even to us, in raising up Jesus: as it is also written
+in the second Psalm, “Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten
+thee<sup><a href="#n40" id="f40" title="see footnote" name="f40">41</a></sup>.” <sup>34</sup>But that he raised him from the
+dead, no more in future to return to corruption, he hath thus
+spoken, “I will give you the holy things of David, which are
+sure<sup><a href="#n41" id="f41" title="see footnote" name="f41">42</a></sup>.” <sup>35</sup>Wherefore also he saith in
+another place, “Thou wilt not permit thy Holy One to see
+corruption<sup><a href="#n42" id="f42" title="see footnote" name="f42">43</a></sup>.” <sup>36</sup>For David indeed, after having
+served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, and
+was placed with his fathers, and saw corruption. <sup>37</sup>But
+he, whom God raised up, saw no corruption. <sup>38</sup>Be it
+therefore known unto you, men and brethren, that through this man
+remission of sin is proclaimed to you: <sup>39</sup>and by this
+man shall every one who believeth be justified from all things,
+from which it was not possible that he should be justified by the
+law of Moses. <sup>40</sup>Take heed then, that this come not
+upon you, which is spoken by the prophets; <sup>41</sup>“Behold,
+ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I do a work in your
+days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though one
+declare it unto you<sup><a href="#n43" id="f43" title="see footnote" name="f43">44</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>42</sup>But when the Jews were going out of
+the synagogue, the Gentiles entreated that these words might be
+spoken to them the following sabbath. <sup>43</sup>And when the
+synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and of the devout
+proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, exhorting them,
+persuaded them to abide stedfast in the grace of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>44</sup>And on the next sabbath almost all the
+city thronged together to hear the word of God. <sup>45</sup>But
+the Jews seeing the multitude, were filled with envy, and opposed
+the things spoken by Paul, contradicting and reviling.
+<sup>46</sup>Then Paul and Barnabas speaking with undaunted
+boldness, said, It was necessary that the word of God should be
+first spoken unto you: but since ye have thrust it from you, and
+judged yourselves not worthy of eternal life, lo! we turn to the
+Gentiles. <sup>47</sup>For so hath the Lord enjoined us, “I have
+set thee for a light of the Gentiles, that thou mightest be for
+salvation unto the extremity of the earth<sup><a href="#n44" id="f44" title="see footnote" name="f44">45</a></sup>.”
+<sup>48</sup>Now when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced, and
+glorified the word of the Lord: and they believed, even as many
+as were ordained to life eternal. <sup>49</sup>So the word of the
+Lord was diffused through the whole region.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>50</sup>Then the Jews stirred up the devout
+women, and those who were respectable, and the principal persons
+of the city, and raised up a persecution against Paul and
+Barnabas, and cast them out of their borders. <sup>51</sup>But
+they, shaking off the dust of their feet against them, came to
+Iconium. <sup>52</sup>And the disciples were filled with joy, and
+with the Holy Ghost.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act14" id="act14">CHAP. XIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW it came to pass at
+Iconium, that they went together into the synagogue of the Jews,
+and spake in such a manner, as that a vast multitude both of the
+Jews and Greek proselytes believed. <sup>2</sup>But the
+unbelieving Jews stirred up, and maliciously prejudiced the
+spirits of the Gentiles against the brethren. <sup>3</sup>A long
+space therefore continued they there speaking boldly in the Lord,
+who bore witness to the word of his grace, and granted signs and
+miracles to be wrought by their hands. <sup>4</sup>So the
+multitude was divided: some indeed were with the Jews, but others
+with the apostles. <sup>5</sup>And when there was a strong effort
+made both by the Gentiles and Jews with their rulers to ill-treat
+and stone them, <sup>6</sup>conscious of their danger, they fled
+unto the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra, and Derbe, and the
+circum-jacent country: <sup>7</sup>and there they preached the
+gospel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>And there was a certain man at Lystra,
+who having lost the use of his feet was sitting, being lame from
+his mother’s womb, and who had never been able to walk:
+<sup>9</sup>this person heard Paul speaking; who fixing his eyes
+on him, and discovering that he had faith to be healed,
+<sup>10</sup>said with a loud voice, Stand up firm on thy feet!
+And he leaped and walked. <sup>11</sup>But when the multitudes
+beheld what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, in the
+dialect of Lycaonia, saying, The gods in the form of mortals are
+come down to us. <sup>12</sup>And they called Barnabas, Jupiter;
+and Paul, Mercury, because he principally led the discourse.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Then the priest of Jupiter, who was
+the presiding deity of their city, brought bulls and garlands
+unto the gates of the city, and intended to offer a sacrifice
+with the people. <sup>14</sup>But when the apostles, Barnabas and
+Paul, heard it, they rent their garments, and rushed into the
+crowd, crying out, <sup>15</sup>and saying, Sirs, why do ye these
+things? We too are mortals subject to the same infirmities with
+you; preaching to you the gospel, that ye should turn from these
+vain things unto the living God, who made heaven, and earth, and
+the sea, and all things which are therein: <sup>16</sup>who in
+the past generations hath suffered all nations to walk in their
+own ways. <sup>17</sup>Although indeed he left not himself
+untestified of, doing us good, giving us from heaven showers, and
+fruitful seasons, replenishing our hearts with food and gladness.
+<sup>18</sup>And thus speaking, scarce restrained they the
+multitudes from offering the sacrifice to them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Then came the Jews from Antioch and
+Iconium, and gaining over the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and
+dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
+<sup>20</sup>But as the disciples stood around him, he arose, and
+entered into the city: and on the morrow he departed with
+Barnabas for Derbe. <sup>21</sup>And after preaching the gospel
+in that city, and bringing many to become disciples, they
+returned to Lystra, and Iconium, and Antioch;
+<sup>22</sup>strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting
+them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many
+afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven.
+<sup>23</sup>Then appointing them presbyters in every city, by
+prayer with fastings they commended them to the Lord, on whom
+they had believed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Then passing through Pisidia, they
+came unto Pamphylia. <sup>25</sup>And having spoken the word in
+Perga, they went down to Attalia: <sup>26</sup>and thence sailed
+for Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the grace of
+God for the service which they had performed. <sup>27</sup>So
+when they arrived they called the church together, and related
+what great things God had done by them, and that he had opened to
+the heathen the door of faith.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>And there they abode no inconsiderable
+time with the disciples.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act15" id="act15">CHAP. XV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND certain persons coming
+down from Judea taught the brethren, That if ye are not
+circumcised according to the ordinances of Moses, ye cannot be
+saved. <sup>2</sup>There being therefore no small contention and
+dispute maintained by Paul and Barnabas against them, they
+determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of their
+body, should go up to the apostles and presbyters at Jerusalem,
+for the decision of this question. <sup>3</sup>They therefore
+being sent on their way by the church, passed through Phœnicia
+and Samaria, giving a particular narrative of the conversion of
+the Gentiles: and they gave great joy to all the brethren.
+<sup>4</sup>Then when they arrived at Jerusalem, they were
+cordially received by the church, and the apostles and
+presbyters, and they related how great things God had done by
+them. <sup>5</sup>But up rose some of the pharisaical sect, who
+professed the faith, insisting, That it was necessary to
+circumcise them, and to enjoin them to observe the law of Moses.
+<sup>6</sup>Then the apostles and presbyters were assembled to
+consider of this matter. <sup>7</sup>When after much dispute,
+Peter arose, and said unto them,</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Men and brethren, ye know that a considerable time
+ago God chose among us, by my mouth, that the Gentiles should
+hear the gospel-word, and believe. <sup>8</sup>And God, who is
+the discerner of the heart, bore them witness, giving them the
+Holy Ghost, even as to us; <sup>9</sup>and made no difference
+betwixt either us or them, purifying their hearts by faith.
+<sup>10</sup>Why then now tempt ye God, by imposing a yoke on the
+neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able
+to bear? <sup>11</sup>But we believe that we shall be saved by
+the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, in the same way as they.
+<sup>12</sup>Then the whole multitude kept silence, and listened
+to Barnabas and Paul, relating how great signs and miracles God
+had wrought among the Gentiles by them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Now when they ceased speaking, James
+replied, saying, Men and brethren, hear me: <sup>14</sup>Simon
+hath fully related, how at first God graciously looked upon
+<i>the Gentiles</i>, to take from them a people for his name.
+<sup>15</sup>And in accord with this are the words of the
+prophets; as it is written, <sup>16</sup>“After this will I
+return, and build again the tabernacle of David, that is fallen;
+and re-edify what hath been dug up from the foundation, and will
+set it upright again: <sup>17</sup>that the residue of men may
+diligently seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles, among whom my
+name is invoked, even among them, saith the Lord, who doth all
+these things<sup><a href="#n45" id="f45" title="see footnote"
+name="f45">46</a></sup>.” <sup>18</sup>Known unto God from the
+beginning are all his works. <sup>19</sup>Therefore I am decided,
+that we give no unnecessary disquietude to those who from the
+heathen have turned to God: <sup>20</sup>but that we write to
+them, that they abstain from pollutions of idol
+<i>sacrifices</i>, and from whoredom, and from what is strangled,
+and from blood. <sup>21</sup>For Moses for ages past in every
+city hath those who preach him, being read in the synagogues
+every sabbath-day.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Then it was determined by the apostles
+and presbyters with the whole church, to send select men from
+themselves unto Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas surnamed
+Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren;
+<sup>23</sup>writing a letter by their hand, in these words:</p>
+
+<p class="pn">The apostles and presbyters and the brethren, to
+the brethren from among the Gentiles which are at Antioch, and in
+Syria, and Cilicia, greeting: <sup>24</sup>Forasmuch as we have
+heard, that certain persons who went out from us have disturbed
+you with discourses, unsettling your minds, insisting, that you
+should be circumcised, and observe the law: to whom we gave no
+such charge: <sup>25</sup>it hath seemed fit to us, assembled
+unanimously, to send unto you select men with our beloved
+Barnabas and Paul, <sup>26</sup>men who have hazarded their lives
+for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. <sup>27</sup>We have sent
+therefore Judas and Silas, and they by word of mouth will tell
+you the same things. <sup>28</sup>For it hath seemed good to the
+Holy Ghost and to us, to lay upon you no other burden except
+these things which are of absolute necessity; <sup>29</sup>that
+ye abstain from eating whatever is sacrificed to idols, and from
+blood, and from what is strangled, and from whoredom: from which
+things carefully preserving yourselves, ye shall do well.
+Farewell.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>They then being thus dispatched, came
+to Antioch: and assembling the multitude, they delivered the
+letter: <sup>31</sup>and when they had read it, they rejoiced in
+the consolation <i>of it</i>.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>Then Judas and Silas, being also
+themselves prophets, exhorted the brethren, in many a discourse,
+and established them. <sup>33</sup>And having stayed their time,
+they were dismissed in peace from the brethren to the apostles.
+<sup>34</sup>However Silas thought proper to abide there.
+<sup>35</sup>Paul also and Barnabas abode at Antioch, teaching
+and preaching, with many others also, the word of the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>36</sup>Then after certain days said Paul to
+Barnabas, Let us now return and visit our brethren in every city
+among whom we have preached the word of the Lord, that we may see
+how they hold on. <sup>37</sup>Now Barnabas had resolved to take
+with him John, whose surname is Mark. <sup>38</sup>But Paul did
+not think him a fit person to take with them, who had withdrawn
+from them from Pamphylia, and no longer went with them to the
+service. <sup>39</sup>So there grew up a sudden quarrel, insomuch
+that they separated from each other: and Barnabas, taking Mark
+with him, sailed away to Cyprus: <sup>40</sup>but Paul selecting
+Silas, departed, being commended by the brethren to the favour of
+God. <sup>41</sup>And he passed through Syria and Cilicia,
+confirming the churches.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act16" id="act16">CHAP. XVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN he came to Derbe and
+Lystra: and, behold! a certain disciple was there, named Timothy,
+the son of a certain Jewish woman, who believed; but his father
+was a Greek: <sup>2</sup>who was highly spoken of by the brethren
+at Lystra and Iconium. <sup>3</sup>Him Paul resolved to take out
+with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews who
+were in those places: for they all knew his father, that he was a
+Greek. <sup>4</sup>So as they passed through the cities, they
+delivered to them for their observance the ordinances decreed by
+the apostles and presbyters that were at Jerusalem.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Then were the churches established
+truly in the faith, and increased in number daily. <sup>6</sup>So
+passing through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, being
+forbidden by the Holy Ghost to speak the word in Asia,
+<sup>7</sup>coming as far as Mysia, they made an effort to go
+unto Bythinia: but the Spirit permitted them not.
+<sup>8</sup>Whereupon passing by Mysia they went down to Troas.
+<sup>9</sup>And a vision by night appeared to Paul; a certain
+man, a Macedonian, stood by him, entreating him, and saying, Pass
+over into Macedonia, and help us. <sup>10</sup>But when he saw
+the vision, immediately we sought to go forth into Macedonia,
+concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to
+them. <sup>11</sup>Therefore sailing from Troas, we came in a
+direct course to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis;
+<sup>12</sup>and from thence to Philippi, which is the first city
+in that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we abode in that
+city some days.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And on the sabbath-day we went forth
+out of the city to the river side, where an oratory was by custom
+established; and sitting down, we spoke to the women who there
+assembled. <sup>14</sup>And a certain woman, Lydia by name, a
+seller of purple, from the city of Thyatira, a worshipper of God,
+hearkened: whose heart the Lord thoroughly opened, to attend to
+the words spoken by Paul. <sup>15</sup>So when she was baptised,
+and her house, she entreated, saying, Since ye have judged that I
+am faithful to the Lord, come and abide at my house. And she
+constrained us.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Now it happened as we were going to
+the oratory, a certain damsel having a pythonic spirit met us,
+who produced for her masters much gain as a fortuneteller:
+<sup>17</sup>she following Paul and us, cried out, saying, These
+men are the servants of the most high God, who preach to you the
+way of salvation. <sup>18</sup>And this she did for several days.
+Then Paul was wearied out, and turning, said to the spirit, I
+command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And
+he came out that very hour. <sup>19</sup>But when her masters saw
+that the hope of their gain was gone, they laid hold on Paul and
+Silas, and dragged them into the forum before the chief rulers,
+<sup>20</sup>and presenting them to the magistrates, they said,
+These are the men that exceedingly disturb the peace of our city,
+being Jews, <sup>21</sup>and enjoin customs which it is not
+lawful for us to receive, or to practise, being Romans.
+<sup>22</sup>And the populace stood up together against them: and
+the magistrates, after having had their garments torn from their
+backs, commanded them to be beaten with rods. <sup>23</sup>And
+laying on them many stripes, cast them into prison, commanding
+the jailor to keep them in safe custody: <sup>24</sup>who,
+receiving such an injunction, thrust them into the inner prison,
+and made their feet fast in the stocks. <sup>25</sup>But about
+midnight Paul and Silas, after joining in prayer, sang hymns to
+God: and the prisoners heard them. <sup>26</sup>And suddenly
+there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of the
+prison were shaken: and instantly all the doors flew open, and
+every man’s chains were loosed. <sup>27</sup>Then the jailor
+being roused from sleep, and seeing the doors of the prison open,
+drew his sword, going to destroy himself, supposing the prisoners
+had escaped. <sup>28</sup>But Paul called out with a loud voice,
+saying, Do thyself no injury: for we are all here.
+<sup>29</sup>Thereupon calling for a light, he rushed in, and
+fell down trembling before Paul and Silas; <sup>30</sup>and
+having first brought them out, said, Sirs! what must I do to be
+saved? <sup>31</sup>And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus
+Christ, and thou shalt be saved, thou, and thy house.
+<sup>32</sup>And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to
+all who were in his house. <sup>33</sup>And taking them that same
+hour of the night, he washed their stripes; and was baptised,
+himself and all who belonged to him immediately. <sup>34</sup>And
+when he had brought them into his house, he spread the table, and
+greatly rejoiced with all his household, believing in God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>But when it was day, the magistrates
+sent the lictors, saying, Set those men at large.
+<sup>36</sup>Then the jailor told these words to Paul, That the
+magistrates had sent to set them at liberty: now therefore,
+<i>said he,</i> get ye out, and pursue your journey in peace.
+<sup>37</sup>But Paul said to them, They have beaten us publicly,
+uncondemned, men that are Roman citizens, and have cast us into
+prison; and would they now clandestinely send us away? no,
+verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.
+<sup>38</sup>Then the lictors reported all these words to the
+magistrates: and they were terrified, when they heard they were
+Roman citizens. <sup>39</sup>So they came and spoke kindly to
+them, and fetching them out, besought them to depart from the
+city. <sup>40</sup>Then leaving the prison, they went unto Lydia:
+and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and
+went their way.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act17" id="act17">CHAP. XVII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">S</span>O journeying through
+Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there
+was a synagogue of Jews: <sup>2</sup>And Paul, according to his
+usual custom, went in to them, and for three sabbaths he reasoned
+with them from the scriptures, <sup>3</sup>opening them clearly,
+and laying it evidently down that the Messiah must suffer, and
+rise again from the dead; and that this man is the Messiah, even
+Jesus, whom I preach unto you. <sup>4</sup>And some of them
+believed, and associated themselves with Paul and Silas; and of
+the religious Greeks a vast multitude, and of the wives of the
+first people not a few. <sup>5</sup>But the unbelieving Jews,
+roused to a fit of zeal, and taking some of the lowest vulgar men
+of vile characters, and raising a mob, set the city in an uproar,
+and besetting the house of Jason, sought them to bring them unto
+the people. <sup>6</sup>But not finding them there, they dragged
+Jason and certain brethren to the city magistrates, roaring out,
+These are the men who are movers of sedition through the world,
+and are come in hither; <sup>7</sup>whom Jason has entertained in
+his house: and the practice of all these fellows is in direct
+opposition to all Cæsar’s ordinances, for they affirm that
+another is king, one Jesus. <sup>8</sup>And they greatly agitated
+the people and the city magistrates when they heard these things.
+<sup>9</sup>So after taking sufficient security from Jason and
+the rest, they dismissed them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>Then the disciples immediately by
+night sent off both Paul and Silas to Berea; who were no sooner
+arrived, than they went into the synagogue of the Jews.
+<sup>11</sup>Now these were more liberally minded men than those
+of Thessalonica, for they received the word with all readiness of
+mind, daily, examining the Scriptures if these things were really
+so. <sup>12</sup>Then many of them truly believed: and of the
+Grecian proselyte women of respectability, and of the men not a
+few.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>But when the Jews of Thessalonica knew
+that at Berea also the word of God was preached by Paul, they
+came thither, and stirred up the populace. <sup>14</sup>Then
+immediately on this the brethren sent off Paul, to go as if by
+sea: but Silas and Timothy abode there still. <sup>15</sup>And
+those who conduced Paul brought him as far as Athens, and
+receiving an injunction for Silas and Timothy that they should
+come to him as speedily as possible, they departed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Now while Paul waited for them at
+Athens, his spirit within him was greatly grieved, beholding the
+city so devoted to idolatry. <sup>17</sup>Therefore he reasoned
+in the synagogue with the Jews, and those who worshipped there,
+and in the forum every day with those he happened to meet.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Then certain of the Epicurean and
+Stoic philosophers attacked him: and some said, What will this
+chattering fellow say? but others, He seemeth to be a preacher of
+foreign deities, because he preached to them Jesus and the
+resurrection. <sup>19</sup>So they took him and led him to the
+hill of Mars, saying, May we know what this novel doctrine taught
+by thee is? <sup>20</sup>For thou bringest some strange stories
+to our ears; we wish therefore to know what these things mean.
+<sup>21</sup>Now all the Athenians and the strangers who come to
+sojourn there, take pleasure in spending their time in nothing
+else but in talking, or hearing of some novelty.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Then Paul standing in the midst of the
+Areopagus said, Ye men of Athens, I observe that in all things ye
+are too much devoted to the worship of dæmons. <sup>23</sup>For
+as I walked about, and attentively viewed the objects of your
+worship, I found even an altar on which was this inscription, TO
+THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore you in ignorance adore, him I
+preach unto you. <sup>24</sup>The God who created the world, and
+all things in it, he that is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth
+not in temples of man’s construction; <sup>25</sup>nor is he
+served by human hands, as if he needed any creature, himself
+imparting to all beings life, and breath, and all things.
+<sup>26</sup>And hath made from one man’s blood all the nations
+of mankind, to dwell upon the whole face of the earth, fixing the
+predetermined periods of their existence, and the boundaries of
+their several abodes; <sup>27</sup>that they should seek the
+Lord, if indeed they might haply grope him out, and find him,
+though truly he is not far from any individual of us:
+<sup>28</sup>for from him we derive life, and power of motion,
+and existence; as also some of your own poets have said, “For we
+are even his offspring.” <sup>29</sup>Being then the offspring of
+God, we ought not to imagine that the Divinity is like to gold,
+or silver, or stone sculptured by human art or contrivance.
+<sup>30</sup>These times indeed of ignorance God then overlooked;
+but he now commands all men in every place to repent:
+<sup>31</sup>because he hath fixed the day in which he will judge
+the whole world in righteousness by the man whom he hath
+appointed; affording evidence of this to all, by raising him from
+the dead.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>But when they heard of the
+resurrection from the dead, Some scoffed: and others said, We
+will hear thee again on this subject. <sup>33</sup>And so Paul
+departed from the midst of them. <sup>34</sup>But certain persons
+cleaving to him, believed: among whom was even Dionysius the
+Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act18" id="act18">CHAP. XVIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND after these
+transactions, Paul departing from Athens, came to Corinth;
+<sup>2</sup>and finding a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of
+Pontus, lately arrived from Italy, with Priscilla his wife,
+(because Claudius had issued an order that all Jews should depart
+from Rome,) he turned in to them. <sup>3</sup>And as he was of
+the same occupation, he abode with them, and worked, (for by
+trade they were tent-makers:) <sup>4</sup>and he discoursed in
+the synagogue every sabbath-day, and persuaded both the Jews and
+the Greek proselytes. <sup>5</sup>And when Silas and Timothy were
+come from Macedonia, Paul felt a strong impulse on his spirit,
+and forcibly testified to the Jews, that Jesus was the Messiah.
+<sup>6</sup>But as they continued opposing and blaspheming, he
+shook his garments, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your
+own heads; I am pure from it: from this moment will I go to the
+Gentiles. <sup>7</sup>And departing thence, he came to the house
+of a person, called Justus, one who worshipped God, whose house
+was contiguous to the synagogue. <sup>8</sup>But Crispus, the
+ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house:
+and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised.
+<sup>9</sup>Then spake the Lord in a vision by night to Paul,
+Fear not, but speak; and hold not thy peace: <sup>10</sup>for I
+am with thee, and no man shall set himself against thee to do
+thee harm; because I have much people in this city.
+<sup>11</sup>And he sat down there a year and six months,
+teaching among them the word of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>But when Gallio was the proconsul of
+Achaia, the Jews, with one accord, rose up against Paul, and
+brought him to the judgment-seat, <sup>13</sup>saying, This is
+the fellow that earnestly persuades men to worship God contrary
+to the law. <sup>14</sup>Then Paul being about to open his mouth,
+Gallio said to the Jews, <sup>15</sup>If indeed this was now a
+matter of injustice, or wicked knavery, with reason I should hear
+you patiently; but if it be merely a controversy about the word,
+and names, and a law peculiar to yourselves, settle it
+yourselves: for I will be no judge of these matters.
+<sup>16</sup>And he drove them from the judgment-seat.
+<sup>17</sup>Then all the Greeks laid hold on Sosthenes the ruler
+of the synagogue, and beat him before the tribunal. And Gallio
+paid no regard to any of these things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Then Paul abode there yet many days,
+and taking leave of the disciples, he set sail for Syria, and
+with him Priscilla and Aquila; having cut off his hair at
+Cenchrea: for he had a vow. <sup>19</sup>And he came to Ephesus,
+and left them there: but he himself went into the synagogue, and
+discoursed with the Jews. <sup>20</sup>But when they were
+importunate with him to prolong his stay among them, he consented
+not; <sup>21</sup>but took his leave of them, saying, I must by
+any means keep the approaching feast at Jerusalem: but I mean to
+return to you again, if God so please. So he sailed from Ephesus.
+<sup>22</sup>And landing at Cesarea, he went up, and having
+saluted the church <i>at Jerusalem</i>, he went down to Antioch.
+<sup>23</sup>And after making some stay, he departed, passing in
+regular order through the Galatian district, and Phrygia,
+confirming all the disciples.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an
+Alexandrian by birth, a man of eloquence, who was powerful in the
+Scriptures, had come to Ephesus. <sup>25</sup>He was instructed
+in the way of the Lord: and being fervent in spirit, he spake and
+taught very diligently the things concerning the Lord, though
+knowing only the baptism of John. <sup>26</sup>So this man began
+to speak with great boldness in the synagogue: but when Aquila
+and Priscilla heard him, they took him home with them, and more
+accurately expounded to him the way of the Lord. <sup>27</sup>And
+when he wished to pass over to Achaia, the brethren wrote,
+exhorting the disciples to receive him; who arriving, contributed
+much to <i>confirm</i> those who believed through grace.
+<sup>28</sup>For he strenuously argued with the Jews in public,
+demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act19" id="act19">CHAP. XIX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW it came to pass that
+during the time Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, after passing
+through the upper provinces, came to Ephesus; and finding certain
+disciples, <sup>2</sup>said unto them, Have ye received the Holy
+Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not even
+heard if the Holy Ghost is <i>given</i>. <sup>3</sup>And he asked
+them, Into what then were ye baptised? And they replied, Into
+John’s baptism. <sup>4</sup>Then said Paul, John indeed baptised
+with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people, That they
+should believe on him who was coming after him, that is, in
+Christ Jesus. <sup>5</sup>Now when they heard it, they were
+baptised into the name of the Lord Jesus. <sup>6</sup>And Paul
+laying on them his hands, the Holy Ghost came upon them; and they
+spake with tongues, and prophesied. <sup>7</sup>And the men were
+in all about twelve. <sup>8</sup>And entering into the synagogue,
+he spake boldly during three months, reasoning and persuading the
+things that concern the kingdom of God. <sup>9</sup>And when some
+were hardened, and infidel, speaking evil of the way before the
+people, he withdrew from them, and separated the disciples,
+discoursing daily in the school of one Tyrannus. <sup>10</sup>And
+this he did for two years; so that all who dwelt in Asia heard
+the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
+<sup>11</sup>And God wrought by the hands of Paul extraordinary
+miracles; <sup>12</sup>so that even from his skin there were
+brought handkerchiefs and aprons unto the diseased, and their
+disorders were chased from them, and the evil spirits came out of
+them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Then certain of the Jews, who went
+about as exorcists, attempted to make mention of the name of the
+Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, We adjure you
+by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. <sup>14</sup>And they were seven
+sons of Sceva a Jew, a chief priest, who did this.
+<sup>15</sup>Then the evil spirit replied, Jesus I know, and Paul
+I know; but who are ye? <sup>16</sup>And the man sprang upon
+them, in whom was the evil spirit, and getting the mastery over
+them, prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house
+naked and wounded. <sup>17</sup>And this was known to all, both
+Jews and Greeks, who dwelt at Ephesus: and fear fell on them all,
+and they magnified the name of the Lord. <sup>18</sup>And many of
+those who believed came, confessing and declaring their
+practices. <sup>19</sup>And many of those who practised magical
+arts brought the books, and burned them before all men; and they
+calculated the prices of them, and found them worth fifty
+thousand pieces of silver. <sup>20</sup>So mightily did the word
+of God increase and prevail.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Now when these things were
+accomplished, Paul purposed by the Spirit, passing through
+Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, That after I
+have been there, I must see Rome also. <sup>22</sup>Then he
+dispatched into Macedonia two of those who attended upon him,
+Timothy and Erastus; while he himself continued a while longer in
+Asia. <sup>23</sup>And there happened at that time no small
+disturbance about this way. <sup>24</sup>For a person named
+Demetrius, a silversmith, who made little temples in silver to
+represent that of Diana, brought to the artificers no small gain;
+<sup>25</sup>whom collecting together, with the workmen also of
+such trinkets, he said, Sirs, ye know that by this employment we
+make our advantageous livelihood: <sup>26</sup>and ye see and
+hear how not only at Ephesus, but almost through all Asia, this
+fellow Paul, by his persuasions, hath perverted a vast multitude,
+affirming that they are not gods which are made with hands:
+<sup>27</sup>so that not only is this our trade in danger of
+falling into contempt, but also that this temple of the great
+goddess Diana should be counted as nothing, and that henceforth
+also her magnificence should be utterly destroyed, whom all Asia
+and the whole world worshippeth. <sup>28</sup>On hearing this
+then, and being filled with rage, they cried out, saying, Great
+is Diana of the Ephesians. <sup>29</sup>And the whole city was
+filled with confusion; and they rushed unanimously into the
+theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians,
+Paul’s travelling companions. <sup>30</sup>But though Paul wished
+to go in to the people, the disciples would not permit him.
+<sup>31</sup>And some of the Asiarchs also, who were his friends,
+sent unto him, admonishing him not to venture himself into the
+theatre. <sup>32</sup>So they were crying out some one thing and
+some another: for the assembly was a scene of confusion, and the
+greater part knew not on what account they were collected
+together. <sup>33</sup>Then out of the crowd they brought forward
+Alexander, the Jews pushing him on: and Alexander, waving his
+hand, would fain have addressed his apology to the people.
+<sup>34</sup>But when they knew he was a Jew, one shout burst
+from all, crying for about the space of two hours, Great is Diana
+of the Ephesians.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>Then the recorder having quieted the
+multitude, said, Men of Ephesus, who indeed is the man that doth
+not know that the city of the Ephesians is wholly devoted to the
+great goddess Diana, and to the image which fell down from
+Jupiter? <sup>36</sup>These things being then incontrovertible,
+it becomes you to be quiet, and to do nothing with precipitation.
+<sup>37</sup>For ye have brought hither these men, neither
+robbers of the temple, nor blasphemers of your goddess.
+<sup>38</sup>If then indeed Demetrius and the artificers that are
+with him have a charge against any man, the courts are held, and
+there are proconsuls: let them implead one another.
+<sup>39</sup>And if ye have any dispute about other matters, it
+shall be terminated in a lawful assembly, <sup>40</sup>For we are
+even in danger of being called to account for this day’s
+insurrection, there being no cause on account of which we can
+justify this tumultuary concourse: <sup>41</sup>and so saying, he
+dissolved the assembly.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act20" id="act20">CHAP. XX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN after the tumult was
+quieted, Paul called to him the disciples, and taking his leave,
+departed to go into Macedonia. <sup>2</sup>And passing through
+those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he
+went into Greece. <sup>3</sup>And after three months stay, as the
+Jews were lying in wait for him, when he was just embarking for
+Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia. <sup>4</sup>And
+there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater a Berean; and of
+the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe,
+and Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus, Asiatics.
+<sup>5</sup>These going before tarried for us at Troas.
+<sup>6</sup>And we sailed from Philippi after the days of
+unleavened bread, and came to them to Troas after five days;
+where we stayed seven days. <sup>7</sup>And on the first day of
+the week, when the disciples were assembled to break bread, Paul
+preached unto them (ready to depart on the morrow), and extended
+his discourse until midnight. <sup>8</sup>Now there were many
+lamps in the upper room, where they were assembled.
+<sup>9</sup>And a certain youth named Eutytchus, who sat in the
+window, fell into a profound sleep: as Paul discoursed much
+longer than usual, quite overpowered with sleep, he fell down
+from a third story, and was taken up dead. <sup>10</sup>But Paul
+came down, and fell upon him, and taking him in his arms, said,
+Trouble not yourselves, for his life is yet in him.
+<sup>11</sup>And when he had gone up, and broken bread, and
+eaten, and conversed a long time, even to the break of day, he
+then departed. <sup>12</sup>And they brought the lad alive, and
+were comforted exceedingly.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Then we going before to the ship,
+sailed for Assos, intending there to take in Paul: for so he had
+ordered, meaning himself to walk thither. <sup>14</sup>And when
+he met us at Assos, we took him up, and came to Mytelene.
+<sup>15</sup>And sailing from thence, on the following day we
+advanced over against Chios; and the next day we touched at
+Samos, and staying at Trogyllium, the day following we came to
+Miletus. <sup>16</sup>For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus,
+that he might not spend the time in Asia: for he hastened on, if
+it was possible for him, to be at Jerusalem on the day of
+Pentecost. <sup>17</sup>So he sent to Ephesus from Miletus, and
+called the presbyters of the church to attend him.
+<sup>18</sup>And when they were come unto him, he said unto
+them,</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Ye know, from the very first day in which I entered
+into Asia, how I have been among you at every season,
+<sup>19</sup>serving the Lord with all humility, and with many
+tears and trials, which have befallen me through the lying in
+wait of the Jews: <sup>20</sup>and that I have suppressed nothing
+which could conduce to your profiting; not desisting from
+preaching to you, and teaching you in public, and from house to
+house, <sup>21</sup>repeatedly urging both on Jews and Greeks
+repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ.
+<sup>22</sup>And now behold I am going, bound by the Spirit, unto
+Jerusalem, not knowing what things shall there befal me:
+<sup>23</sup>only this, that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every
+city, saying, that bonds and tribulation await thee.
+<sup>24</sup>Yet I make no account of any <i>suffering</i>, nor
+regard my life as of any value to myself, farther than as I may
+finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received
+of the Lord, to testify fully the Gospel of the grace of God.
+<sup>25</sup>And now behold, I know that ye shall see my face no
+more, even ye all, among whom I have gone in and out preaching
+the kingdom of God. <sup>26</sup>Wherefore I appeal to you this
+day as witnesses that I am pure from the blood of all men.
+<sup>27</sup>For I have concealed nothing, so as not repeatedly
+to declare to you the whole counsel of God. <sup>28</sup>Take
+heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over which
+the Holy Ghost hath made you bishops, to feed as shepherds the
+church of God, which he purchased with his own blood.
+<sup>29</sup>For this I know, that after my departure there will
+come among you grievous wolves, not sparing the flock:
+<sup>30</sup>Yea, from among yourselves shall men arise, speaking
+perverting doctrines, to draw away disciples after them.
+<sup>31</sup>Therefore watch, remembering that for three years,
+by night and by day, I have never ceased with tears to admonish
+every individual. <sup>32</sup>And now, brethren, I commit you to
+God and to the word of his grace, which is able to finish the
+superstructure, and to give you an inheritance among all those
+who are sanctified. <sup>33</sup>The silver, or gold, or apparel
+of no man have I coveted: <sup>34</sup>but ye yourselves know
+that these hands have by labour furnished necessaries for my own
+wants, and for those who were with me. <sup>35</sup>In all things
+I have set you the example, that so labouring hard ye ought to
+help the infirm, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus,
+because he himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to
+receive.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>36</sup>And when he had spoken these things,
+he fell on his knees, and prayed with them all. <sup>37</sup>And
+all of them shed floods of tears, and fell upon Paul’s neck, and
+kissed him again and again, <sup>38</sup>most peculiarly
+afflicted at that word which he had spoken, that they should see
+his face no more: and they accompanied him unto the ship.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act21" id="act21">CHAP. XXI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND tearing ourselves away
+from them, when we had set sail, we came in a direct course to
+Coos, and the day after to Rhodes, and from thence to Patara.
+<sup>2</sup>And finding a ship passing over to Phenice, we went
+on board and set sail: <sup>3</sup>and coming in sight of Cyprus,
+and leaving it on the left, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at
+Tyre; for there the ship was to discharge her cargo.
+<sup>4</sup>And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days:
+and they said to Paul, by the Spirit, that he should not go up
+unto Jerusalem. <sup>5</sup>But when we had stayed out those
+days, we departed, and went on our journey, all of them attending
+us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the
+city: and kneeling down on the sea shore, we joined in prayer;
+<sup>6</sup>and embracing one another, we went on ship-board, and
+they returned to their own homes, <sup>7</sup>So completing our
+voyage, we arrived from Tyre at Ptolemais, and saluting the
+brethren, tarried with them one day. <sup>8</sup>And on the
+morrow we who were Paul’s companions departed with him, and went
+to Cæsarea; and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist
+(who was one of the seven deacons), we abode with him.
+<sup>9</sup>Now this man had four maiden daughters endued with
+the gift of prophecy. <sup>10</sup>And as we tarried there
+several days, there came down a certain prophet from Judea named
+Agabus. <sup>11</sup>And coming to us, he took Paul’s girdle, and
+binding both his own hands and feet together, said, Thus saith
+the Holy Ghost, The man, whose girdle this is, shall the Jews
+bind in like manner at Jerusalem, and shall deliver him into the
+hands of the Gentiles. <sup>12</sup>Then when we heard these
+things, both we and all who were in the place, besought him not
+to go up to Jerusalem. <sup>13</sup>But Paul replied, Why do ye
+thus—weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not only to be
+bound, but to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
+<sup>14</sup>And when he could not be persuaded, we desisted,
+saying, The will of the Lord be done.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Then after those days, packing up our
+baggage, we went up to Jerusalem: <sup>16</sup>and there went
+also with us some disciples from Cæsarea, bringing one Mnason a
+Cyprian, an ancient disciple, at whose house we were to lodge.
+<sup>17</sup>And when we arrived at Jerusalem, the brethren
+received us with delight. <sup>18</sup>And on the morrow Paul
+went in with us unto James: and all the presbyters were present.
+<sup>19</sup>And after embracing them, he related every
+particular of the things which God had done among the Gentiles by
+his ministry. <sup>20</sup>And they, when they heard it,
+glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how
+many myriads there are of Jews who have believed; and they are
+all zealots for the law: <sup>21</sup>And they have been informed
+of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews, who are among the
+Gentiles, apostacy from Moses, saying, That they should not
+circumcise the children, nor walk after the usual practices.
+<sup>22</sup>What then is to be done? The multitude must
+certainly be assembled; for they will hear that thou art come.
+<sup>23</sup>Do this therefore which we say to thee: we have four
+men, who have a vow upon themselves; <sup>24</sup>them take with
+thee, be purified with them, and be at the same expence as they,
+that they may shave their heads: and all men will know that there
+is no truth in the things reported of thee, but that thou thyself
+walkest orderly and observest the law. <sup>25</sup>Concerning
+the Gentiles who have believed, we have already written, deciding
+that they should observe no such thing, except that they should
+guard themselves from idol sacrifices, and blood, and what is
+strangled, and from whoredom.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>Then Paul took the men, and the
+following day being purified with them, he entered into the
+temple, declaring when the days of their purification would be
+completed, in order whereunto an oblation was to be offered for
+every one of them. <sup>27</sup>But as the seven days were now
+drawing to their period, some Jews from Asia seeing him in the
+temple, excited all the populace to tumult, and laid hands upon
+him, <sup>28</sup>crying out, Men of Israel, help! This is the
+man, who, by his preaching, sets all men everywhere against the
+people, and the law, and this place: yea and more still, hath
+brought Greeks into the temple, and defiled this holy place:
+<sup>29</sup>(for they had before seen Trophimus the Ephesian in
+the city with him, whom they imagined that Paul had introduced
+into the temple.) <sup>30</sup>And the whole city was in motion,
+and there was a concourse of people assembled: and laying hands
+on Paul, they dragged him out of the temple; and immediately the
+doors were shut. <sup>31</sup>And as they were attempting to
+murder him, the report reached the military tribune of the band,
+that all Jerusalem was in confusion. <sup>32</sup>Who instantly
+taking soldiers and centurions ran down unto them: and when they
+saw the tribune and the soldiers, they left off beating Paul.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>Then the tribune approaching him, laid
+hold on him, and ordered him to be bound with two chains; and
+asked who he was, and what he had done. <sup>34</sup>Then some
+among the multitude bellowed out one thing, and some another: so
+unable to know the certainty of the case because of the tumult,
+he ordered him to be brought into the fortress. <sup>35</sup>But
+when he was on the stairs, it happened that he was borne up by
+the soldiers, because of the press of the crowd. <sup>36</sup>For
+a multitude of the people followed, crying, Away with him!
+<sup>37</sup>And when he was just ready to be carried into the
+fortress, Paul said to the military tribune, May I be permitted
+to speak a word to thee? And he said, Dost thou know Greek?
+<sup>38</sup>Art not thou certainly that Egyptian who some time
+since raised a sedition, and led out into the desert four
+thousand cutthroats? <sup>39</sup>But Paul replied, I am indeed a
+Jew, a man of Tarsus, of Cilicia, a citizen of no contemptible
+city: and, I entreat thee, permit me to speak to the people.
+<sup>40</sup>So having his permission, Paul standing on the
+stairs, waved his hand to the people. And profound silence being
+obtained, he spake to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act22" id="act22">CHAP. XXII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">M</span>EN, brethren, and
+fathers, hear ye my apology which I now offer unto you.
+<sup>2</sup>Then when they heard that he spoke unto them in the
+Hebrew tongue, they kept the more silence: and he said,
+<sup>3</sup>I am indeed a Jewish man, born in Tarsus of Cilicia,
+but educated in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed
+accurately in the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, as
+ye all are this day: <sup>4</sup>so much so that I persecuted
+this way unto death, binding and delivering up to prisons both
+men and women. <sup>5</sup>As also the high-priest will bear me
+witness, and all the body of elders: from whom also having
+received letters unto the brethren, I went unto Damascus, to
+bring those who were there in chains unto Jerusalem, that they
+might be punished. <sup>6</sup>But as I went and drew nigh to
+Damascus, at noon-day, suddenly there shone a great light from
+heaven around me. <sup>7</sup>And I fell to the ground, and heard
+a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
+<sup>8</sup>And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said to
+me, I am Jesus the Nazarean, whom thou persecutest.
+<sup>9</sup>Now they who were with me saw the light indeed, and
+were terrified; but the voice of him that spake to me heard they
+not. <sup>10</sup>Then I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the
+Lord said to me, Arise, go into Damascus; and there information
+shall be given thee of all things which are ordained for thee to
+do.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Then as I could no longer see through
+the dazzling brightness of that light, led by the hand of those
+who were with me, I came to Damascus. <sup>12</sup>And one
+Ananias, a religious man according to the law, and in high repute
+with all the Jews dwelling there, <sup>13</sup>came to me, and
+standing by me, said, Brother Saul, recover sight. And the same
+hour I looked up at him. <sup>14</sup>And he said, The God of our
+fathers hath predestinated thee to know his will, and to see the
+Just One, and to hear a voice from his mouth. <sup>15</sup>For
+thou shalt be a witness for him to all men, of the things which
+thou hast seen and heard. <sup>16</sup>And now why delay? arise,
+to be baptised, and wash away thy sins, calling upon the name of
+the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Now it came to pass, that, when I had
+returned to Jerusalem, and was praying in the temple, that I was
+in a trance; <sup>18</sup>and beheld him saying to me, Make
+haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem: for they will not
+receive thy testimony of me. <sup>19</sup>And I said, Lord, they
+know that I was imprisoning and scourging from synagogue to
+synagogue those who believe on thee: <sup>20</sup>and when the
+blood of Stephen thy martyr was shed, I myself even stood by, and
+took delight in his execution, and guarded the garments of those
+who slew him. <sup>21</sup>And he said to me, Go: for I will send
+thee forth to the Gentiles afar off.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And they gave him audience to this
+sentence, and lifted up their voice, saying, Away with such a
+fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.
+<sup>23</sup>So when they began raising a vast clamour, and
+stripping off their garments, and casting dust into the air,
+<sup>24</sup>the military tribune commanded him to be brought
+into the fortress, ordering that he should be put to the question
+by scourging; that he might know for what cause they clamoured so
+loudly against him. <sup>25</sup>So as they were tying him up for
+the thongs, Paul said to the centurion standing by him, Is it
+lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman citizen, and
+uncondemned? <sup>26</sup>And when the centurion heard this, he
+came and told the military tribune, saying, Consider what you are
+going to do: for this man is a Roman citizen. <sup>27</sup>Then
+the tribune came, and said to him, Tell me, art thou a Roman
+citizen? And he said, Yes. <sup>28</sup>And the tribune replied,
+With a large sum of money I purchased this citizenship. And Paul
+said, But I enjoy it as my birthright. <sup>29</sup>Immediately
+then they who were about to put him to the question, withdrew
+from him: and indeed the tribune dreaded the consequences, when
+he knew that he was a Roman citizen, that he had even gone so far
+as to bind him. <sup>30</sup>So on the morrow, desirous to know
+of a certainty what it was of which he was accused by the Jews,
+he loosed him from the bonds, and commanded the high-priest and
+all the sanhedrim to appear, and bringing Paul down, set him
+before them.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act23" id="act23">CHAP. XXIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN Paul, looking
+earnestly at the sanhedrim, said, Men and brethren, I have lived
+in all good conscience unto God even to this day.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>2</sup>Then the high-priest Ananias commanded
+those who stood by him to smite him on the mouth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Then said Paul unto him, God is ready
+to smite thee, thou whited wall: for art thou sitting to judge me
+according to the law, and violating that law, commandest me to be
+smitten?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Then they who stood by, said, Revilest
+thou God’s high-priest? <sup>5</sup>And Paul said, I had not
+observed, brethren, that he was high-priest: for it is written,
+“Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people
+<sup><a href="#n46" id="f46" title="see footnote" name="f46">47</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Now when Paul perceived that the one
+part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried in the
+sanhedrim, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a
+Pharisee: for the hope and resurrection of the dead am I brought
+to this bar.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>So when he had said this, a great
+dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the
+multitude was divided. <sup>8</sup>For the Sadducees say indeed,
+that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit: but the
+Pharisees confess both. <sup>9</sup>And a great clamour arose:
+and the scribes rising up who were of the party of the Pharisees,
+contended stoutly, saying, We find no fault in this man: but if a
+spirit have spoken to him, or an angel, let us not fight against
+God. <sup>10</sup>Then a great tumult arising, the tribune,
+apprehensive that Paul might be pulled in pieces by them,
+commanded the guard to go down, and take him by force from the
+midst of them, and bring him into the fortress.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And the night following the Lord stood
+by him, and said, Be of good courage, Paul: for as thou hast
+borne testimony of the things concerning me at Jerusalem, so must
+thou bear a testimony at Rome also.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Then as soon as it was day, some of
+the Jews forming a conspiracy, bound themselves under the direst
+imprecation, declaring that they would neither eat nor drink till
+they had killed Paul. <sup>13</sup>Now there were more than forty
+who had on oath formed this conspiracy. <sup>14</sup>So they came
+to the high-priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves
+by the direst imprecation, to taste nothing till we have killed
+Paul. <sup>15</sup>Now therefore do ye with the sanhedrim give
+notice to the military tribune, that to-morrow he bring him down
+to you, as if intending to make more accurate inquiries into the
+things concerning him: but we, ere he come nigh, are ready to
+kill him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Now Paul’s sister’s son having heard
+of their lying in wait, came, and entering into the fortress told
+Paul. <sup>17</sup>Then Paul calling to him one of the
+centurions, said, Carry this young man to the tribune: for he
+hath something to communicate to him. <sup>18</sup>Then he took
+him, and brought him to the tribune, and said, The prisoner Paul
+calling me to him, entreated me to bring this young man to thee,
+having something to say to thee. <sup>19</sup>Hereupon the
+tribune taking him by the hand, and leading him aside, inquired,
+What is it that thou hast to communicate to me? <sup>20</sup>And
+he said, The Jews have agreed together to entreat thee that
+to-morrow thou wouldest bring down Paul into the sanhedrim, as
+about to make some more accurate inquiry concerning him.
+<sup>21</sup>But do not thou consent to them: for more than forty
+men of them are lying in wait for him, who have bound themselves
+under an anathema, neither to eat nor drink till they have killed
+him: and now they are in readiness, waiting only to procure the
+promise from thee.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Hereupon the tribune dismissed the
+youth, with an injunction, not to mention it to any body that
+thou hast discovered these things to me. <sup>23</sup>And calling
+to him two certain persons of the centurions, he said, Get ready
+two hundred soldiers to go to Cæsarea, and seventy horsemen, and
+two hundred spearmen, at the third hour of the night;
+<sup>24</sup>and provide beasts, that setting Paul thereon, you
+may convey him safely to Felix the governor.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>And he wrote a letter containing this
+form of words:</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>Claudius Lysias to his excellence the
+governor Felix, greeting.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>This person had been seized by the
+Jews, and was ready to be slain by them: but coming on them with
+the guard, I rescued him out of their hands, having understood
+that he was a Roman citizen. <sup>28</sup>And desirous of knowing
+the crime of which they accused him, I brought him down into
+their sanhedrim <sup>29</sup>and found him accused of some
+disputed points of their law; but to have no charge laid against
+him worthy of death or of bonds. <sup>30</sup>But it being
+discovered to me that a design was forming against the man’s
+<i>life</i> by the Jews, immediately I sent him to thee,
+commanding his accusers also to produce what they have against
+him before thee. Farewel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Hereupon then the soldiers, as it was
+commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night unto
+Antipatris. <sup>32</sup>And on the morrow, leaving the horsemen
+to go on with him, they returned to the fortress. <sup>33</sup>So
+when they came to Cæsarea, and had delivered the letter to the
+governor, they presented Paul also to him. <sup>34</sup>Then when
+the governor had read it, and asked of what province he was, and
+understood he was of Cilicia; <sup>35</sup>I will give thee a
+thorough hearing, said he, when thy accusers are also come
+hither. And he commanded them to be kept under guard in Herod’s
+prætorium.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act24" id="act24">CHAP. XXIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">S</span>O after five days Ananias
+the high-priest went down with the elders, and a certain
+rhetorician, Tertullus, who made their appearance before the
+governor against Paul. <sup>2</sup>And he being summoned,
+Tertullus began to accuse him, saying,</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Since by thee we enjoy so much peace, and such
+noble acts are happily performed for this nation by thy provident
+administration, <sup>3</sup>always and in all places we
+acknowledge it, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.
+<sup>4</sup>Now that I may not be unnecessarily tedious to thee,
+I entreat thee to hear us briefly with thy wonted candour.
+<sup>5</sup>For we found this fellow a pest <i>to society</i>,
+and exciting sedition among all the Jews throughout the whole
+world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazareans:
+<sup>6</sup>who even attempted to profane the temple: we seized
+him therefore, and intended to judge him according to our own
+law. <sup>7</sup>But Lysias the tribune came, and with great
+violence took him out of our hands, <sup>8</sup>commanding his
+accusers to appear before thee: whereby thou mayest thyself be
+able after examination to know the certainty of those things
+whereof we accuse him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Then the Jews also joined in affirming,
+that these things were so.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>But Paul (the governor having made him
+a sign to speak) replied,</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Knowing that for so many years thou hast been the
+judge of this nation, I with the more confidence offer my defence
+respecting the matters which concern me: <sup>11</sup>as thou
+mayest be ascertained, that it is not more than twelve days ago
+since I went up to worship in Jerusalem. <sup>12</sup>And neither
+in the temple found they me disputing with any man, nor raising
+any sedition among the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in
+the city: <sup>13</sup>neither can they produce any proof of the
+facts of which they accuse me. <sup>14</sup>But this I confess to
+thee, that after the way which they call a sect, so worship I the
+God of our ancestors, believing all things that are written in
+the law, and in the prophets: <sup>15</sup>and having hope in
+God, the same which they also profess to look for, that there
+shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and of the
+unjust. <sup>16</sup>For this cause indeed I exert my utmost care
+to keep my conscience ever unoffending towards God and towards
+man. <sup>17</sup>Now after many years absence I was returned
+bringing alms to my countrymen, and oblations <i>to the
+temple</i>. <sup>18</sup>In the discharge of which offices
+certain Jews of Asia found me purified in the temple, neither
+with a multitude, nor with any tumult. <sup>19</sup>Who ought to
+have appeared before thee, and prefer their accusation, if they
+had any thing against me. <sup>20</sup>Or let the persons
+themselves here present say, if they found any thing criminal in
+me, when I stood before the sanhedrim, <sup>21</sup>except for
+this one sentence, which I uttered aloud when I was standing
+among them, For the resurrection of the dead am I this day judged
+by you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>When Felix then heard these things he
+put them off, (for he knew very exactly all that related to that
+way,) saying, When Lysias the tribune is come down, I will
+inquire thoroughly into the matters between you. <sup>23</sup>And
+he commanded the centurion that Paul should be safe kept, yet
+have no close confinement, and not to hinder any of his friends
+from supplying his wants, or visiting him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Now after some days, Felix returning
+with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, sent for Paul, and
+heard him concerning the faith in Christ. <sup>25</sup>And as he
+discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment
+which is ready to be revealed, Felix being greatly terrified,
+replied, Go, for the present, I will some time hence take another
+opportunity of calling for thee. <sup>26</sup>Indeed he had also
+entertained hope that money would be given him by Paul, in order
+to release him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and
+conversed with him. <sup>27</sup>But when two years were ended,
+Felix had Portius Festus appointed for his successor: and willing
+to curry favour with the Jews, Felix left Paul in chains.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act25" id="act25">CHAP. XXV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>HEN Festus then was come
+into the province, after three days he went up to Jerusalem from
+Cæsarea. <sup>2</sup>And the high-priest and the principal
+persons among the Jews informed him against Paul, and entreated
+him, <sup>3</sup>begging it as a favour from him, that he would
+send him back to Jerusalem, lying in wait for him to kill him on
+the road. <sup>4</sup>Then Festus answered, that Paul should be
+kept in custody at Cæsarea, and that he himself was going thither
+shortly. <sup>5</sup>Let therefore, said he, those among you who
+are able, go down with me, and accuse him, if there be anything
+criminal in this man.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>And after staying with them more than
+ten days, he went down to Cæsarea; and on the morrow seated on
+the bench, commanded Paul to be brought. <sup>7</sup>And on his
+appearing, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem surrounded him,
+and laid many and heavy accusations against Paul, which they were
+not able to prove. <sup>8</sup>But he pleaded in his defence,
+That neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple,
+nor against Cæsar, have I committed the least offence.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Then Festus, desirous of ingratiating
+himself with the Jews, replying to Paul, said, Wilt thou go up
+unto Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before
+me?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>Then said Paul, I am standing before
+the tribunal of Cæsar, where I have a right to be judged: against
+the Jews I have committed no offence, as thou also clearly
+perceivest. <sup>11</sup>For indeed if I have committed any
+crime, or done aught worthy of death, I object not to be put to
+death: but if there is nothing in those things whereof they
+accuse me, no man dare gratify them by abandoning me to them.
+<sup>12</sup>I appeal unto Cæsar.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Then Festus, after conferring with the council,
+answered, Hast thou appealed to Cæsar? to Cæsar shalt thou
+go.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Now when some days were passed,
+Agrippa and Bernice came to Cæsarea to salute Festus.
+<sup>14</sup>And as their stay there was extended to a
+considerable time, Festus communicated to the king Paul’s
+affairs, saying, There is a certain man left by Felix, a
+prisoner: <sup>15</sup>against whom when I was at Jerusalem, the
+high-priest and the elders of the Jews appeared, desiring
+judgment against him. <sup>16</sup>To whom I replied, That it was
+not customary for Romans to give up any man gratuitously to
+destruction, before that the person accused should have his
+accusers produced face to face, and be allowed opportunity to
+defend himself against the charge. <sup>17</sup>When therefore
+they were come here together, making no demur, the very next day
+I sat on the tribunal, and commanded the man to be brought.
+<sup>18</sup>Against whom his accusers standing forth, brought no
+charge of such things as I expected: <sup>19</sup>but only
+pleaded against him certain disputes about their own mode of
+religious worship, and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul
+affirmed to be alive. <sup>20</sup>But being in doubt respecting
+a question of this sort, I demanded if he would go to Jerusalem,
+and there be judged of these things. <sup>21</sup>But Paul
+appealing that he should be reserved for the cognizance of
+Augustus, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I should send
+him to Cæsar.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Then Agrippa said to Festus, I wish
+also myself to hear the man. He said, To-morrow thou shalt hear
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>On the morrow therefore, when Agrippa
+was come, and Bernice, with a very splendid retinue, and were
+entered into the place of audience, with the military tribunes,
+and the men of superior eminence in the city, then at the order
+of Festus Paul was produced.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all
+you, sirs, who are present with us, behold the man, concerning
+whom the whole multitude of the Jews have set upon me, both at
+Jerusalem and in this place, clamouring that he ought not to live
+a moment longer. <sup>25</sup>But finding on inquiry that he had
+done nothing worthy of death, and he himself indeed having
+appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
+<sup>26</sup>Respecting whom I have nothing determinate to write
+to my sovereign. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you,
+and especially before thee, king Agrippa, that on a fresh
+examination taken, I might have something to write.
+<sup>27</sup>For it appears to me highly unreasonable to send a
+prisoner, and not also signify the charges against him.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act26" id="act26">CHAP. XXVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN Agrippa said unto
+Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul
+stretching out his hand, began his defence: <sup>2</sup>I count
+myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am about to address my defence
+to thee this day concerning all the things of which I am accused
+by the Jews: <sup>3</sup>especially as thou art skilled both in
+all the customs, and questions which respect the Jews: wherefore
+I beg the favour of thee to hear me patiently.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>The manner of my life even from my
+youth, which from its beginning was spent amidst my own nation at
+Jerusalem, know indeed all the Jews; <sup>5</sup>who previously
+knew me a long while ago, (if they chose to bear testimony,) that
+according to the most precise sect of our religion I lived a
+Pharisee. <sup>6</sup>And this moment for the hope of the promise
+made of God to our fathers am I standing here to be judged:
+<sup>7</sup>which promise our twelve tribes, with fervour night
+and day worshipping God, hope to attain. For which hope, king
+Agrippa, I am criminated by the Jews.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>What! is it judged a thing incredible
+by you, that God should raise the dead?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>I indeed then thought in myself, that I
+ought to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the
+Nazarean. <sup>10</sup>Which also I did at Jerusalem: and many of
+the saints did I shut up in prisons, having received authority
+from the chief priests; and when they were killed, I gave my vote
+against them. <sup>11</sup>And in every synagogue oftentimes
+punishing them, I compelled them to blaspheme; and being
+exceedingly maddened with rage against them, I persecuted them
+even to the cities that are without. <sup>12</sup>In which
+pursuits, even as I was going to Damascus with authority and a
+commission from the chief priests, <sup>13</sup>at midday, O
+king, I saw on the road a light from heaven, beyond the splendour
+of the sun, shining around myself and those who were travelling
+with me. <sup>14</sup>And as we were all fallen prostrate on the
+earth, I heard a voice speaking to me, and saying in the Hebrew
+tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is difficult for
+thee to kick against the goads. <sup>15</sup>Then I said, Who art
+thou, Lord? And he replied, I am Jesus whom thou art persecuting.
+<sup>16</sup>Notwithstanding, arise, and stand on thy feet: for
+to this end have I appeared to thee, to ordain thee both a
+minister and a witness of the things which thou hast seen, and of
+those which I will shew thee; <sup>17</sup>delivering thee both
+from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom now I send thee,
+<sup>18</sup>to open their eyes, to convert them from darkness to
+light, and from the dominion of Satan unto God, that they may
+receive remission of sins, and an inheritance with those who are
+sanctified by faith which is in me. <sup>19</sup>Whereupon, O
+king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:
+<sup>20</sup>but preached first to those at Damascus, and
+Jerusalem, and to all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles,
+that they should repent and turn to God, practicing works worthy
+of repentance.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Because of these things, the Jews
+seizing me in the temple, attempted to kill me on the spot.
+<sup>22</sup>Having however obtained help from God, unto this
+day, I stand witnessing both to small and great, saying nothing
+but what both the prophets and Moses said should come to pass:
+<sup>23</sup>that the Messiah should suffer, <i>and</i> that he
+being the first who should rise from the dead, should display
+light to the people, and to the Gentiles.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>As thus he was proceeding in his
+defence, Festus with a loud voice said, Paul, thou art raving;
+much reading hath driven thee to madness.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>But he said, I am not mad, most noble
+Festus; but utter words of truth and sobriety. <sup>26</sup>For
+the king is well acquainted with these things, before whom also I
+speak with the greatest freedom. For I am persuaded that none of
+these events have escaped his notice; for this thing was not done
+in a corner. <sup>27</sup>King Agrippa! believest thou the
+prophets? I know that thou believest.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>Then Agrippa said to Paul, Almost thou
+persuadest me to be a Christian. <sup>29</sup>And Paul replied,
+would to God, that not only thou, but also that all who are
+hearing me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I
+am, except these chains.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>So when he had thus spoken, the king
+arose, and the governor, and Bernice, and they who sat with him,
+<sup>31</sup>and retiring, conversed together, saying, This man
+hath done nothing worthy of death, or of chains.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>And Agrippa said to Festus, This man
+might have been discharged, if he had not appealed to Cæsar.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act27" id="act27">CHAP. XXVII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW as it was determined
+that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain
+other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan
+cohort. <sup>2</sup>And embarking in a ship of Adrymittium, ready
+to sail for the coast of Asia, we proceeded on our voyage,
+Aristarchus a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
+<sup>3</sup>And the next day we arrived at Sidon: and Julius
+treated Paul with the greatest humanity, and permitted him to go
+to his friends, to enjoy the benefit of their care.
+<sup>4</sup>And taking our departure from thence, we sailed under
+Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. <sup>5</sup>And
+traversing the sea opposite to Cilicia and Pamphylia, we arrived
+at Myra, a city of Lycia. <sup>6</sup>And the centurion finding
+there a ship of Alexandria bound for Italy, he put us on board of
+it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Then for many days making very slow
+way, and scarce reaching over against Knidos, the wind not
+favouring us, we coasted Crete, opposite Cape Salmone:
+<sup>8</sup>and weathering it with difficulty, we came to a
+certain place called, The fair havens; near to which is the city
+Lasea. <sup>9</sup>And much time being consumed, and sailing now
+becoming dangerous, because the fast was already past, Paul
+admonished them, <sup>10</sup>saying unto them, Sirs, I perceive
+that this voyage will be attended with much damage and loss, not
+only of the cargo and of the ship, but <i>danger</i> of our lives
+also. <sup>11</sup>But the centurion paid more attention to the
+master and to the pilot than to the things which were spoken by
+Paul. <sup>12</sup>And the harbour not being well situated for a
+winter station, the greater part advised to sail from thence, if
+they possibly could reach as far as Phenice to pass the winter, a
+harbour open to the south-west and north-west. <sup>13</sup>So
+when the south wind blew softly, supposing they had obtained
+their purpose, they weighed anchor, and kept near the coast of
+Crete. <sup>14</sup>But not long after a hurricane wind, called
+Euroclydon, drove us towards the island, <sup>15</sup>and the
+ship becoming ungovernable, and unable to bear up in the eye of
+the wind, we gave up the attempt, and let her drive.
+<sup>16</sup>And running under a little island called Clauda, it
+was with difficulty we were able to come at the boat:
+<sup>17</sup>which when they had hoisted out, they used all
+helps, carrying ropes round the ship’s bottom; and fearing lest
+they should run on the quick-sands, they lowered the mast, and so
+were driven. <sup>18</sup>And being exceedingly tossed with the
+storm, we the next day threw out the cargo. <sup>19</sup>And the
+third day with our own hands we threw overboard the tackling of
+the vessel. <sup>20</sup>So when neither sun nor stars had
+appeared for many days, and no small tempest beating on us, all
+hope of our being preserved was entirely taken from us.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Now after being a long while without
+food, then stood up Paul in the midst of them, and said, Ye
+ought, my friends, to have been persuaded by me, and not have
+sailed from Crete, and got this loss and damage. <sup>22</sup>Yet
+even now I exhort you to be of good courage: for there shall be
+no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. <sup>23</sup>For
+there stood by me this night an angel of God, whose I am, and
+whom I serve, <sup>24</sup>saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must
+stand before Cæsar: and behold! God hath graciously given thee
+all who are sailing with thee. <sup>25</sup>Wherefore, sirs,
+cheer up: for I believe God that it will be so, exactly as he
+hath spoken to me. <sup>26</sup>But we must be cast on a certain
+island.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>Now as the fourteenth night was
+passing, whilst we were driving about in the Adriatic sea, about
+midnight the sailors imagined that some land was near to them:
+<sup>28</sup>and sounding, had twenty fathoms; then passing on a
+little farther, and sounding again, they had fifteen fathoms.
+<sup>29</sup>And fearing lest they might run on some rocky coast,
+they cast out four anchors astern, and wished eagerly for the day
+to break.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>Now as the sailors were seeking to
+escape out of the ship, and had hoisted out the boat into the
+sea, under pretence as if they were going to carry out anchors
+a-head, <sup>31</sup>Paul said to the centurion and to the
+soldiers, Except these men abide in the ship, ye cannot be
+preserved. <sup>32</sup>Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of
+the boat, and let her fall off.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>And while they waited until the day
+should break, Paul exhorted them all to take some nourishment,
+saying, To day, expecting the fourteenth day, ye are continuing
+without food, taking nothing. <sup>34</sup>Wherefore I exhort you
+to take some food, for this is for your preservation: for a hair
+shall not fall from the head of any one of you. <sup>35</sup>And
+so saying, and taking a loaf, he gave thanks to God before them
+all, and breaking it, began to eat. <sup>36</sup>Then were they
+all cheered up, and they too took refreshment.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>37</sup>Now all the souls which were in the
+ship amounted to two hundred seventy-six: <sup>38</sup>and having
+made a hearty meal, they lightened the vessel, throwing the wheat
+into the sea. <sup>39</sup>And when the day broke, they knew not
+the land: but they observed a certain creek with a beach, into
+which they resolved, if they could, to run the vessel aground.
+<sup>40</sup>And weighing the anchors, they committed her to the
+sea, and loosing at the same time the chains of the rudders, and
+hoisting the foresail to the breeze, they made for the beach.
+<sup>41</sup>But falling on a shoal where two currents met, they
+ran the ship aground; and the forecastle stuck fast, and remained
+immoveable, but the stern was stove in by the violence of the
+waves. <sup>42</sup>Then the soldiers’ design was to have
+murdered the prisoners, lest any of them should swim ashore and
+escape. <sup>43</sup>But the centurion, desirous to preserve
+Paul, withheld them from their purpose, and commanded those who
+were able to swim to jump overboard first, and reach the land:
+<sup>44</sup>and that the rest should make the attempt, some on
+planks, and some on the floating materials of the ship: and in
+this manner so it was that they all safely reached the shore.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="act28" id="act28">CHAP. XXVIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND being safe landed, we
+then understood that the island was called Melita.
+<sup>2</sup>And the rude people treated us with singular
+humanity; for, lighting a fire, they received us all, because of
+the violent rain, and because of the cold. <sup>3</sup>But as
+Paul was gathering up a faggot of sticks, and laying them on the
+fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his
+hand.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Now when the rude people saw the
+venomous animal hanging from his hand, they said one to another,
+Surely this man is a murderer, whom though preserved from the
+sea, righteous vengeance suffereth not to live. <sup>5</sup>But
+he then shaking off the venomous animal into the fire, suffered
+no manner of inconvenience. <sup>6</sup>Now they expected that a
+violent inflammation would ensue, or that he would have fallen
+suddenly dead: but when, after waiting a considerable time, they
+saw no inconvenience arise to him, they changed their opinion,
+and said that he was a divinity.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Now in the vicinity of that place was
+the estate of the principal person on the island, named Publius,
+who received us into his house, and lodged us with great humanity
+three days. <sup>8</sup>And it so happened that the father of
+Publius was then confined to his bed with an attack of fever and
+dysentery: unto whom Paul went in, and after praying, laid his
+hands upon him, and healed him. <sup>9</sup>This then being the
+case, all the rest also who had diseases in the island came to
+him, and were healed. <sup>10</sup>Then they honoured us with
+many tokens of respect; and when we were about to sail, laid in
+for us every necessary store. <sup>11</sup>And after three months
+stay we sailed in a ship which had wintered in the island, from
+Alexandria, whose sign was Castor and Pollux: <sup>12</sup>and
+proceeding on our voyage to Syracuse, we tarried there three
+days: <sup>13</sup>from whence we came round, and arrived
+opposite to Rhegium; and after one day the south wind arising, we
+came in two more to Puteoli: <sup>14</sup>where finding brethren,
+we were solicited by them to tarry seven days; and so we went for
+Rome. <sup>15</sup>And the brethren from thence, when they heard
+of our motions, came out to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the
+Three Taverns: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and
+felt fresh courage.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>And when we were come to Rome, the
+centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard;
+but he permitted Paul to have an apartment by himself, with a
+soldier only who guarded him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Now it came to pass that after three
+days Paul called together the principal persons of the Jews. And
+when they were assembled, he said unto them, Men and brethren,
+though I have done nothing contrary to the people and the customs
+of our ancestors, yet have I been delivered up a prisoner into
+the hands of the Romans. <sup>18</sup>Who, after a full
+examination, would have discharged me, because there was not the
+least cause found in me for death. <sup>19</sup>But when the Jews
+opposed it, I was constrained to appeal unto Cæsar; not that I
+have any accusation to bring against my countrymen.
+<sup>20</sup>For this cause therefore have I invited you hither,
+to see and to converse with you; for on account of the hope of
+Israel am I bound with this chain.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Then they said to him, We have neither
+received letters concerning thee from Judea, nor hath any one of
+the brethren who is arrived reported or spoken any thing evil of
+thee. <sup>22</sup>But we think it highly proper to hear from
+thee what thy sentiments are; for indeed as to this sect, it is
+well known to us that everywhere it meets with opposition.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Then having fixed a day with him,
+still more of them came to him at his lodging, to whom bearing
+his testimony, he set forth the kingdom of God, and persuaded
+them of the things relating to Jesus, both out of the law of
+Moses and the prophets, from morning until evening:
+<sup>24</sup>and some were convinced by the things which were
+spoken, but others continued in their unbelief. <sup>25</sup>So
+being divided in sentiment among themselves, they broke up, Paul
+adding one word, That well had the Holy Ghost spoken by Isaiah
+the prophet unto our fathers, <sup>26</sup>saying, Go to this
+people, and say, “In hearing ye shall hear, and shall not
+understand; and seeing ye shall see, yet in nowise perceive.
+<sup>27</sup>For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and
+with their ears they are thick of hearing, and their eyes have
+they shut; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and
+hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and
+become converts, and I should heal them<sup><a href="#n47" id="f47" title="see footnote" name="f47">48</a></sup>.”
+<sup>28</sup>Be it known therefore unto you, that to the Gentiles
+is the salvation of God sent, and they will hear.
+<sup>29</sup>And when he had thus spoken, the Jews went away, and
+had much disputing among themselves.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>But Paul abode two whole years in his
+own hired apartment, and received all who came to him,
+<sup>31</sup>preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the
+things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all freedom of
+discourse, and without the least interruption.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:3em; margin-bottom:1.2em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="rom1" id="rom1">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE,</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO  THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.6em">ROMAN</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, a servant of Jesus
+Christ, a called apostle, set apart for the Gospel of God,
+<sup>2</sup>(which he had promised before by his prophets in the
+holy scriptures,) <sup>3</sup>concerning his Son Jesus Christ our
+Lord; made from the seed of David after the flesh,
+<sup>4</sup>definitively marked out as the Son of God by miracle,
+according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection of the
+dead: <sup>5</sup>through whom we have received grace and
+apostolic mission among all nations for his name, to bring them
+to the obedience of faith: <sup>6</sup>among whom are ye also the
+called of Jesus Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>To all that are at Rome, beloved of
+God, called saints, grace unto you, and peace from God our
+Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>First then I give thanks to my God,
+through Jesus Christ, for you all, because your faith is
+proclaimed through the whole world. <sup>9</sup>For God is my
+witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the Gospel of his Son,
+how incessantly I make mention of you, <sup>10</sup>always in my
+prayers entreating that haply now at last I may have a prosperous
+journey by the will of God, to come to you. <sup>11</sup>For I
+long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift,
+in order that you may be established; <sup>12</sup>and that so I
+may be comforted together with you, by the mutual faith both of
+you and of me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>But I would not that ye should be
+unacquainted, brethren, that oftentimes I have been purposing to
+come to you (and have been prevented until now), that I might
+have some fruit among you also, even as among the other Gentile
+nations. <sup>14</sup>Both to the Greeks and barbarians, both to
+the wise and the ignorant am I a debtor. <sup>15</sup>So, as far
+as is in my power, I am desirous to preach the Gospel to you that
+are at Rome also. <sup>16</sup>For I am not ashamed of the Gospel
+of Christ: for it is the power of God for salvation to every one
+who believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
+<sup>17</sup>For the righteousness of God by faith is therein
+revealed for belief; as it is written, “Now the just by faith
+shall live<sup><a href="#n48" id="f48" title="see footnote" name="f48">49</a></sup>.” <sup>18</sup>For the wrath of God is
+revealed from heaven against all impiety and unrighteousness of
+men, holding back the truth in unrighteousness.
+<sup>19</sup>Because that which is capable of being known
+relative to God, is evident among them; for God hath manifested
+it to them. <sup>20</sup>For from the creation of the world his
+invisible perfections, discoverable in the works that are made,
+are clearly seen, even his eternal power and deity; so that they
+are inexcusable: <sup>21</sup>because though they knew <i>there
+was</i> a God, they glorified him not as God, nor gave him
+thanks, but became triflers in their disputations, and their
+stupid heart was darkened. <sup>22</sup>Affecting to be sophists,
+they turned idiots, <sup>23</sup>and changed the glory of the
+incorruptible God into the likeness of an image of a corruptible
+man, and of birds, and of quadrupeds, and of reptiles.
+<sup>24</sup>Wherefore God abandoned them, through the lusts of
+their own hearts, unto impurity, to dishonour their own bodies by
+themselves: <sup>25</sup>who perverted the truth of God by
+falsehood, and worshipped and paid divine honours to the thing
+created instead of the Creator, who is blessed for evermore.
+Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>For this cause God gave them up to
+dishonourable passions. For even their women did change the
+natural use into that which was contrary to nature;
+<sup>27</sup>and likewise the men also, leaving the natural use
+of the woman, burned in their lewdness one towards another; men
+with men committing indecency, and receiving in themselves the
+recompence of their delusion, which was meet. <sup>28</sup>And
+since they thought not fit to hold the Deity in acknowledgment,
+God abandoned them to a reprobate mind, to practise deeds
+unbecoming; <sup>29</sup>replete with all injustice, whoredom,
+wickedness, covetousness, villany; full of envy, murder,
+contention, deceit, evil habits; whisperers,
+<sup>30</sup>backbiters, God-haters, contumelious, insolent,
+boasters, inventors of wicked practices, disobedient to parents,
+<sup>31</sup>unintelligent, unfaithful to engagements, unnatural,
+implacable, unmerciful: <sup>32</sup>who, though they know the
+righteous judgment of God, that they who live in such practices
+are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also find pleasure
+in the company of those who live in these practices.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom2" id="rom2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEREFORE thou art
+inexcusable, O man, even every one that judgeth: for in the very
+thing wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for
+thou that judgest art living in the practices of the same things.
+<sup>2</sup>But we know that the judgment of God is according to
+truth, against those who practise such things. <sup>3</sup>For
+thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest those who do such things,
+and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?
+<sup>4</sup>Or despisest thou the riches of his kindness and
+patience and long-suffering, ignorant that this goodness of God
+is leading thee to repentance? <sup>5</sup>But after thy obdurate
+and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath at the day
+of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God,
+<sup>6</sup>who will recompense to every man according to his
+works; <sup>7</sup>to those who, in the patient practice of good
+works, seek glory and honour and immortality—eternal life.
+<sup>8</sup>But to those who are of a contentious spirit, and do
+not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation, and
+wrath; <sup>9</sup>tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man
+that doeth wickedness, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek.
+<sup>10</sup>But glory and honour and peace be to every man who
+doeth that which is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek:
+<sup>11</sup>for there is no acceptance of persons with God.
+<sup>12</sup>For as many as have sinned without the law, shall
+perish also without the law: and as many as have sinned under the
+law shall be judged by the law; <sup>13</sup>for the hearers of
+the law are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law
+shall be counted righteous; <sup>14</sup>(for when the Gentiles,
+who have not the law naturally, do the things of the law, these,
+though not having the law, are a law unto themselves:
+<sup>15</sup>which exhibit the practice of the law written on
+their hearts, their conscience also bearing its testimony, and
+their mutual reasonings at intervals bringing accusations or
+forming excuses;) <sup>16</sup>in the day when God shall judge
+the hidden things of men, according to my gospel by Jesus
+Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Lo! thou art named a Jew, and restest
+on the law, and boastest in God, <sup>18</sup>and knowest the
+will of God, and bringest to the test the things that are
+different, being instructed out of the law; <sup>19</sup>and hast
+confidence that thou thyself art a leader of the blind, a light
+of those who are in darkness, <sup>20</sup>an instructor of the
+uninformed, a teacher of babes, holding the form of knowledge and
+of truth in the law. <sup>21</sup>Thou therefore who teachest
+another, dost thou not teach thyself? thou that proclaimest aloud
+that a man should not steal, dost thou steal? <sup>22</sup>thou
+that sayest, Do not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery?
+thou that holdest idols in abomination, dost thou commit
+sacrilege? <sup>23</sup>thou who gloriest in the law,
+dishonourest thou God by the transgression of the law?
+<sup>24</sup>for the name of God is blasphemed through you among
+the heathen, as it is written<sup><a href="#n49" id="f49" title="see footnote" name="f49">50</a></sup>. <sup>25</sup>For
+circumcision indeed is advantageous, if thou practise the law:
+but if thou art a transgressor of the law, thy circumcision
+becomes uncircumcision, <sup>26</sup>If then the uncircumcision
+observe the righteous judgments of the law, shall not his
+uncircumcision be accounted for circumcision? <sup>27</sup>And
+the uncircumcision by nature which fulfilleth the law shall
+condemn thee, who through the letter and circumcision art a
+transgressor of the law. <sup>28</sup>For not he who is outwardly
+such, is the Jew; neither is that which is outward in the flesh,
+circumcision. <sup>29</sup>But he is a Jew who is such inwardly;
+and circumcision is of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose
+praise is not from men, but from God.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom3" id="rom3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>HAT then is the
+superiority of the Jew? or what is the advantage of circumcision?
+<sup>2</sup>Much in every view: the principal one indeed is, that
+the oracles of God were entrusted to them. <sup>3</sup>For what
+if some were unbelievers? shall their unbelief render the
+faithfulness of God ineffectual? <sup>4</sup>God forbid: but let
+God be true, though every man were a liar; as it is written,
+“That thou mayest be acknowledged just in thy sayings, and
+overcome when thou art judged<sup><a href="#n50" id="f50" title="see footnote" name="f50">51</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>But if our unrighteousness commend the
+righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is not God unrighteous
+in inflicting wrath? (I speak humanly).</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>God forbid: for how then shall God
+judge the world? <sup>7</sup>For if the truth of God by my lying
+hath more abundantly contributed to his glory; why am I
+notwithstanding judged as a sinner? <sup>8</sup>And why not
+admit, (as we are falsely reported of; and as some affirm we
+say,) That we should do evil things, that good may come? whose
+condemnation is just. <sup>9</sup>What then? have we
+pre-eminence? Not at all: for we have before proved that both the
+Jews and Greeks are all under sin; <sup>10</sup>as it is written,
+“There is not a just person, no not one: <sup>11</sup>there is
+none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
+<sup>12</sup>All are turned aside together, they are become
+worthless; there is none that doeth good, there is not even one.
+<sup>13</sup>Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their
+tongues they have spoken craftily; the poison of asps is under
+their lips: <sup>14</sup>whose mouth is full of cursing and
+bitterness: <sup>15</sup>their feet are swift to shed blood:
+<sup>16</sup>destruction and misery are in their ways.
+<sup>17</sup>And they have not known the way of peace:
+<sup>18</sup>there is not the fear of God before their
+eyes<sup><a href="#n51" id="f51" title="see footnote" name="f51">52</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Now we know that whatsoever things the
+law saith, it speaks to those who are under the law: that every
+mouth might be sealed up, and all the world become criminal
+before God. <sup>20</sup>Wherefore by the works of the law shall
+no flesh be justified before God: for by the law is the knowledge
+of sin. <sup>21</sup>But now distinct from the law the
+righteousness of God is manifest, receiving testimony from the
+law and the prophets; <sup>22</sup>the righteousness of God
+indeed by faith in Jesus Christ unto all and upon all that
+believe: for there is no difference: <sup>23</sup>for all have
+sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
+<sup>24</sup>justified freely by his grace through the redemption
+which is in Christ Jesus: <sup>25</sup>whom God hath proposed as
+the propitiatory sacrifice through faith in his blood, in
+demonstration of his justice for the remission of past sins,
+through the patience of God; <sup>26</sup>for a demonstration of
+his justice at this present time: that he might be just, though
+justifying him who is of the faith of Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>Where then is boasting? It is
+excluded. By what law? of works? No: but by the law of faith.
+<sup>28</sup>We conclude therefore that by faith a man is
+justified, without works of law. <sup>29</sup>Is he the God of
+the Jews only, and is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, verily,
+of the Gentiles also: <sup>30</sup>since it is one God who will
+justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through
+faith.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Do we then abolish the law through
+faith? God forbid: but on the contrary, we give the law
+stability.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom4" id="rom4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>HAT then shall we say
+that Abraham our father hath obtained by the flesh?
+<sup>2</sup>For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath cause
+for glorying; though not before God. <sup>3</sup>For what doth
+the scripture say? Abraham truly believed God, and it was imputed
+to him for righteousness<sup><a href="#n52" id="f52" title="see footnote" name="f52">53</a></sup>. <sup>4</sup>Now to him
+that worketh, the reward is not brought to account as a favour,
+but as a debt. <sup>5</sup>But to him who doth not work, but
+believeth in him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is
+reckoned in account for righteousness. <sup>6</sup>As David also
+describeth the blessedness of that man, to whom God imputeth
+righteousness without works, <sup>7</sup>“Blessed are they whose
+unrighteousnesses are forgiven, and whose sins are covered up.
+<sup>8</sup>Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will in nowise
+impute sin<sup><a href="#n53" id="f53" title="see footnote" name="f53">54</a></sup>.” <sup>9</sup>This blessedness then, <i>is
+it</i> for the circumcision, or for the uncircumcision also? for
+we say that faith was imputed to Abraham for righteousness.
+<sup>10</sup>How then was it imputed to him? when circumcised, or
+while uncircumcised? Not when circumcised, but whilst
+uncircumcised. <sup>11</sup>And he received the sign of
+circumcision, as a seal of the righteousness of the faith which
+he had when uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all
+those who believe, though uncircumcised; that to them also the
+righteousness might be imputed: <sup>12</sup>and the father of
+circumcision, not to those who are of the circumcision merely,
+but who also tread in the steps of the faith of our father
+Abraham, which he exercised while uncircumcised. <sup>13</sup>For
+not by the law <i>came</i> the promise to Abraham and his seed,
+that he should be heir of the world, but by the righteousness of
+faith. <sup>14</sup>For if they who are of the law are heirs,
+faith becomes vain, and the promise is useless: <sup>15</sup>for
+the law causeth wrath: for where there is no law, neither is
+there transgression.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Therefore it is by faith, that it
+might be of grace; in order that the promise might be secured to
+all the seed; not only to that which is of the law, but to that
+which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
+<sup>17</sup>(as it is written “that I have constituted thee
+father of many nations<sup><a href="#n54" id="f54" title="see footnote" name="f54">55</a></sup>,”) before God, in whom he
+trusted, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth things that are not
+as if existing. <sup>18</sup>Who contrary to hope, in hope
+believed, that he should be the father of many nations, according
+to what was said, “So shall thy seed be<sup><a href="#n55" id="f55" title="see footnote" name="f55">56</a></sup>.”
+<sup>19</sup>And not being weak in faith, he regarded not his own
+body now deadened, being about an hundred years old, nor the
+deadness of Sarah’s womb: <sup>20</sup>for he disputed not
+against the promise of God with unbelief; but was mighty in
+faith, giving glory to God; <sup>21</sup>and enjoyed the fullest
+assurance, that what he had promised, he was able also to
+perform. <sup>22</sup>And therefore it was imputed to him for
+righteousness. <sup>23</sup>Now it was not written for his sake
+only, that it was imputed to him; <sup>24</sup>but also for our
+sakes, to whom it will be imputed, if we believe in him who
+raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; <sup>25</sup>who was
+delivered up for our offences, and was raised again for our
+justification.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom5" id="rom5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>EING justified therefore
+by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
+<sup>2</sup>by whom also we have had an introduction through
+faith into this grace in which we have stood fast, and are
+rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>And not only so, but we glory also in
+tribulations: knowing that tribulation produceth patience;
+<sup>4</sup>and patience, proof; and proof, hope; <sup>5</sup>and
+hope doth not make us ashamed; because the love of God is poured
+out into our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given to us.
+<sup>6</sup>For even then when we were without strength, Christ
+died in due time for the ungodly. <sup>7</sup>For scarcely for a
+righteous person will any one die: though for a good man perhaps
+some one might even dare to die. <sup>8</sup>But God commendeth
+his own love towards us, that, though we were yet sinners, Christ
+died in our stead. <sup>9</sup>Therefore much more, being
+justified already by his blood, shall we be saved by him from
+wrath. <sup>10</sup>For if, being enemies, we have been
+reconciled to God by the death of his son, much more, having been
+reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And not so only, but we exult in God
+through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom already we have
+received reconciliation. <sup>12</sup>Therefore, as by one man
+sin entered into the world, and by sin death; even so death
+passed into all men through him, in whom all have sinned.
+<sup>13</sup>For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is
+not imputed if there be no law. <sup>14</sup>But death reigned
+from Adam unto Moses, even over those who have not sinned after
+the similitude of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of him
+that was to come.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>But not as the transgression, so also
+<i>is</i> the gift. For if by the transgression of one the many
+became dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace,
+which is in that one man, Christ Jesus, hath abounded unto many.
+<sup>16</sup>And the gift <i>is</i> not as for one who sinned:
+for the judgment indeed <i>came</i> by one to condemnation, but
+the free gift <i>leads</i> to justification from many offences.
+<sup>17</sup>For if by the offence of one, death reigned by that
+one; much more they who receive the abundance of grace, and of
+the gift of righteousness, shall reign in life by one, Christ
+Jesus. <sup>18</sup>Well then, as by the offence of one,
+<i>judgment issued</i> against all men unto condemnation; so also
+by the righteousness of one, <i>the gift came</i> to all men for
+justification unto life. <sup>19</sup>For as by the disobedience
+of one man the many were constituted sinners; so also by the
+obedience of one shall the many be constituted righteous.
+<sup>20</sup>But the law was introduced, that the offence might
+be more abundant. But where sin had abounded, there hath grace
+abounded more exceedingly: <sup>21</sup>that as sin had reigned
+by death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto
+life eternal by Jesus Christ our Lord.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom6" id="rom6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>HAT then shall we say?
+Shall we abide in sin, that grace may abound? <sup>2</sup>God
+forbid. We who are dead to sin, how shall we still live therein?
+<sup>3</sup>Do ye not know, that as many as have been baptised
+into Christ Jesus have been baptised into his death?
+<sup>4</sup>We have been buried therefore with him by baptism
+into death: that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory
+of the Father, so also we should walk in newness of life.
+<sup>5</sup>For if we have been planted with him in the likeness
+of his death, so shall we be also of his resurrection:
+<sup>6</sup>knowing this, that our old man hath been crucified
+with him, that the body of sin might be abolished, that we should
+no longer be slaves to sin. <sup>7</sup>For he that is dead is
+discharged from sin. <sup>8</sup>But if we have been dead with
+Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:
+<sup>9</sup>knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth
+no more; death over him hath no more dominion. <sup>10</sup>For
+in that he died, for sin he died once: but in that he liveth, he
+liveth to God. <sup>11</sup>So also do ye account yourselves dead
+indeed to sin, but living unto God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
+<sup>12</sup>Let not therefore sin reign in your mortal body,
+that you should obey it in the passions thereof.
+<sup>13</sup>Neither present your members as weapons of
+unrighteousness for sin: but present yourselves to God, as alive
+from the dead, and your members as weapons of righteousness for
+God. <sup>14</sup>For sin shall not hold dominion over you: for
+ye are not under the law, but under grace. <sup>15</sup>What
+then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under
+grace? God forbid.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Do ye not know, that to whomsoever ye
+present yourselves servants to obey, ye are his servants to whom
+ye obey; if of sin unto death, or of obedience, unto
+righteousness? <sup>17</sup>But thanks be to God, that though ye
+were the servants of sin, ye have obeyed from the heart the model
+of doctrine into which ye were delivered.
+<sup>18</sup>Emancipated then from sin, ye became servants to
+righteousness. <sup>19</sup>I speak humanly, because of the
+infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have presented your members
+servants to impurity and iniquity for iniquity; so now present
+your members servants to righteousness for holiness.
+<sup>20</sup>For when ye were the slaves of sin, ye were free
+from righteousness. <sup>21</sup>What fruit therefore had ye then
+in those things at which ye are now confounded? for the end of
+those things is death. <sup>22</sup>But now being set at liberty
+from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto
+holiness, and at the end life eternal. <sup>23</sup>For the wages
+of sin is death; but the gift of God is life eternal in Jesus
+Christ our Lord.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom7" id="rom7">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>RE you unacquainted,
+brethren, (for I am speaking to those who know the law,) that the
+law exercises dominion over a person for as long time as he
+liveth? <sup>2</sup>For the woman who is subject to a husband, is
+bound by the law to that husband during his life; but if the
+husband be dead, she is discharged from that husband.
+<sup>3</sup>She shall therefore certainly be counted an
+adulteress, if, her husband being alive, she be for another man:
+but if her husband is dead, she is free from the law; so that she
+shall be no adulteress, though married to another husband.
+<sup>4</sup>Wherefore, my brethren, ye also have become dead to
+the law through the body of Christ; that ye might be for another,
+who was raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit for
+God. <sup>5</sup>For when we were in the flesh, the sinful
+passions excited by the law, wrought powerfully in our members,
+to bring forth fruit unto death. <sup>6</sup>But now we have been
+discharged from the law, that being dead by which we were held
+fast; that we should serve in renovation of spirit, and not in
+the antiquity of the letter. <sup>7</sup>What then shall we say?
+Is the law sin? God forbid. Yea, I had not known sin, but by the
+law: for I had not even known concupiscence, unless the law had
+said, Thou shalt not covet. <sup>8</sup>But sin, seizing the
+opportunity by the law, wrought in me all concupiscence. For
+without the law sin is dead. <sup>9</sup>For though I lived
+without the law formerly; yet when the commandment came, sin
+revived, but I died. <sup>10</sup>And the commandment, which
+<i>was</i> for life, the same was found by me for death.
+<sup>11</sup>For sin, seizing the occasion by the commandment,
+deceived me, and thereby slew me. <sup>12</sup>So then the law
+indeed is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Did then that which is good become
+fatal to me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin by
+that which was good <i>in itself</i>, was the cause of death to
+me; that sin through the commandment might become transcendantly
+sinful. <sup>14</sup>For we know that the law is spiritual; but I
+am fleshly, sold under sin. <sup>15</sup>For that which I am
+doing I approve not: for not the thing which I wish, that do I
+practise; but the very thing I hate, that I do. <sup>16</sup>But
+if what I would not, that I do, I concur with the law that it is
+excellent. <sup>17</sup>Now then no more I do this, but sin
+dwelling in me. <sup>18</sup>For I know that there dwelleth not
+in me (that is, in my flesh) any good thing: for to will is
+present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find
+not. <sup>19</sup>For I do not the good which I wish: but the
+evil which I would not, that I do. <sup>20</sup>If then I do that
+which I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that
+dwelleth in me. <sup>21</sup>I find then a law, that, when I wish
+to do good, evil is presented to me. <sup>22</sup>For I am
+delighted with the law of God, as respecting the inward man:
+<sup>23</sup>but I see another law in my members, militating
+against the law in my mind, and making me captive to the law of
+sin which is in my members. <sup>24</sup>O wretched man, I! who
+shall pluck me from the body of this death? <sup>25</sup>I give
+thanks to God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Well then, I myself
+with my mind am servant to the law of God; but in my flesh to the
+law of sin.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom8" id="rom8">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HERE is therefore now no
+condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after
+the flesh, but after the Spirit. <sup>2</sup>For the law of the
+Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath liberated me from the law of
+sin and of death. <sup>3</sup>For that which was impossible by
+the law, inasmuch as it was impotent through the flesh, God
+having sent his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for
+sin, condemned sin in that flesh: <sup>4</sup>that the
+righteousness of the law might be fulfilled by us, who walk not
+after the flesh, but after the Spirit. <sup>5</sup>For they who
+are after the flesh, mind the things of the flesh; but they who
+are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. <sup>6</sup>For
+to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is
+life and peace. <sup>7</sup>Because the propensity of the flesh
+is inimical against God: for it is not in subjection to the law
+of God, neither indeed can it be. <sup>8</sup>They then who are
+in the flesh, cannot please God. <sup>9</sup>But ye are not in
+the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God
+dwelleth in you. But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he
+is not his. <sup>10</sup>But if Christ be in you, the body indeed
+is dead on account of sin; but the Spirit is alive through
+righteousness. <sup>11</sup>But if the Spirit of him who hath
+raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he who raised Christ
+from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his
+indwelling Spirit in you. <sup>12</sup>Truly then we are debtors,
+not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. <sup>13</sup>For if ye
+live after the flesh, ye are ready to die: but if by the Spirit
+ye mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. <sup>14</sup>For
+as many as are guided by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of
+God. <sup>15</sup>For ye have not received a spirit of bondage
+again unto fear; but ye have received a Spirit of adoption, by
+which we cry, Abba, Father. <sup>16</sup>The same spirit beareth
+witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.
+<sup>17</sup>But if children, then heirs; heirs indeed of God,
+and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be we suffer with him, that we
+may also together with him be glorified. <sup>18</sup>For I
+reckon that the sufferings of the present moment are not worthy
+to be placed against the future glory that shall be revealed to
+us. <sup>19</sup>For the eager expectation of the creation is
+waiting for the revelation of the children of God.
+<sup>20</sup>For the creation was made subject to vanity, not
+voluntarily, but by him who made it subject, <sup>21</sup>in hope
+that the same creation shall be emancipated from the bondage of
+corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
+<sup>22</sup>For we know that the whole creation groaneth
+together and travaileth in birth to this moment. <sup>23</sup>And
+not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the
+Spirit, even we ourselves groan in ourselves, expecting the
+adoption, the redemption of our body. <sup>24</sup>For by hope we
+have been saved: now hope seen is not hope; for that which any
+man seeth how doth he yet hope for? <sup>25</sup>But if we hope
+for what we see not, we with patience expect it. <sup>26</sup>In
+like manner also the Spirit affords assistance to our
+infirmities: for even this, what we should pray for as we ought,
+we know not: but the same Spirit more abundantly maketh
+intercession for us with groanings unutterable. <sup>27</sup>Now
+he that trieth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit,
+for he maketh intercession for the saints according to God’s
+will. <sup>28</sup>But we know that to those who love God all
+things work together for good, even to those who are called
+according to his purpose. <sup>29</sup>For whom he foreknew, he
+predestinated also to a conformity with the image of his Son,
+that he might be the first-begotten among many brethren.
+<sup>30</sup>But whom he predestinated, those also he called: and
+whom he called, those also he justified: but whom he justified,
+those also he glorified.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>What then shall we say to these
+things? If God be for us, who <i>shall be</i> against us?
+<sup>32</sup>He who even spared not his own Son, but freely
+delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also, together with
+him, freely give us all things? <sup>33</sup>Who shall put in an
+accusation against the elect of God? God? He is their justifier.
+<sup>34</sup>Who is he that condemneth? Christ? He died, yea,
+rather, also is risen again, who is even at the right hand of
+God, who also maketh intercession for us. <sup>35</sup>Who shall
+separate us from the love of Christ? shall distress of
+circumstances, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril,
+or the sword? <sup>36</sup>As it is written, “That for thy sake
+we have been put to death the whole day long; we have been
+reckoned indeed as sheep for slaughter<sup><a href="#n56" id="f56" title="see footnote" name="f56">57</a></sup>.”
+<sup>37</sup>But in all these things we are more than conquerors
+through him that loved us. <sup>38</sup>For I am assured that
+neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor
+powers, nor things present, nor those to come, <sup>39</sup>nor
+exaltation, nor deepest depression, nor any other creature, shall
+be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ
+Jesus our Lord.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom9" id="rom9">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span> SPEAK the truth in
+Christ, I lie not, (my conscience also bearing witness to me in
+the Holy Ghost,) <sup>2</sup>that great is my sorrow and
+unceasing the anguish in my heart. <sup>3</sup>For could I myself
+wish that an anathema should be from Christ upon my brethren, my
+kinsmen according to the flesh? <sup>4</sup>who are Israelites;
+whose is the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the
+gift of the law, and the sacred service, and the promises;
+<sup>5</sup>of whom are the fathers, and from whom as respecting
+the flesh Christ sprung, who is over all, the blessed God for
+evermore. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Now it is not supposable that the word
+of God hath failed. For these are not all Israel, who are of
+Israel: <sup>7</sup>nor, because they are the seed of Abraham,
+are they all children: but, in Isaac shall thy seed be called.
+<sup>8</sup>That is, not the children of the flesh, these are the
+children of God: but the children of the promise are accounted
+for the seed. <sup>9</sup>For the word of promise is this, At
+that time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.
+<sup>10</sup>And not only so; but when Rebecca also had
+conception by one, even Isaac our father; <sup>11</sup>(though
+the children were not yet born, nor had done any thing good or
+evil, that according to the election of God the purpose might
+abide, not from works, but from him who called;) <sup>12</sup>it
+was said unto her, “That the elder shall be servant to the
+younger<sup><a href="#n57" id="f57" title="see footnote" name="f57">58</a></sup>.” <sup>13</sup>As it is written, “Jacob have I
+loved, but Esau have I hated<sup><a href="#n58" id="f58" title="see footnote" name="f58">59</a></sup>.” <sup>14</sup>What shall
+we say therefore? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
+<sup>15</sup>For he saith to Moses<sup><a href="#n59" id="f59"
+title="see footnote" name="f59">60</a></sup>, “I will have mercy
+on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I
+will have compassion.” <sup>16</sup>Well then, it is not of him
+that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God who sheweth
+mercy.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>For the scripture saith<sup><a href="#n60" id="f60" title="see footnote" name="f60">61</a></sup> to
+Pharaoh, “That for this very end have I raised thee up, that I
+might display in thee my power, and that my name may be
+proclaimed in all the earth.” <sup>18</sup>Well then, he hath
+mercy on whom he will, but whom he will he hardeneth.
+<sup>19</sup>Wilt thou then say to me, Why yet doth he blame us?
+Who hath resisted his will? <sup>20</sup>Nay but, O man, who art
+thou that disputest against God? Shall the thing fashioned say to
+him that fashioned it, Why hast thou made me thus?
+<sup>21</sup>Hath not the potter power over the clay, from the
+same mass to make one vessel for an honourable use, and another
+for a dishonourable? <sup>22</sup>But what if God, willing to
+display his wrath, and to make known what is possible with him,
+hath borne with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted
+for perdition: <sup>23</sup>and that he might make known the
+riches of his glory upon the vessels of mercy which he had before
+prepared for glory: <sup>24</sup>even us, whom he hath called,
+not only out of the Jews, but out of the Gentiles?
+<sup>25</sup>As also he saith in Hosea<sup><a href="#n61" id="f61" title="see footnote" name="f61">62</a></sup>, “I will call
+her which was not my people, my people; and her which was not
+beloved, beloved. <sup>26</sup>And it shall be in the place where
+it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be
+called the sons of the living God.” <sup>27</sup>But
+Isaiah<sup><a href="#n62" id="f62" title="see footnote" name="f62">63</a></sup> crieth concerning Israel, “Though the number
+of the sons of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall
+be saved: <sup>28</sup>for he will finish the account, and cut it
+short in righteousness: because a concise account will the Lord
+make on the earth.” <sup>29</sup>Even as Isaiah had said
+before<sup><a href="#n63" id="f63" title="see footnote" name="f63">64</a></sup>, “Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left unto us
+a seed, we should have become as Sodom, and been made like unto
+Gomorrha.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>What then shall we say? That the
+Gentiles, who pursued not after righteousness, have attained unto
+righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith.
+<sup>31</sup>But Israel, pursuing after the law of righteousness,
+hath not come up to the law of righteousness. <sup>32</sup>And
+why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as by the works of
+the law. For they stumbled against that stone of stumbling;
+<sup>33</sup>as it is written, “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of
+stumbling, and a rock of offence: and every one that believeth in
+him shall not be confounded<sup><a href="#n64" id="f64" title="see footnote" name="f64">65</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom10" id="rom10">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>RETHREN, the kind wish of
+my heart indeed, and the prayer which I offer to God for Israel,
+is for their salvation. <sup>2</sup>For I am a witness for them,
+that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
+<sup>3</sup>For being ignorant of the righteousness which is of
+God, and seeking to establish a righteousness of their own, they
+have not submitted to the righteousness of God. <sup>4</sup>For
+Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that
+believeth. <sup>5</sup>For Moses describeth the righteousness
+which is by the law, “That the man who doeth these things shall
+live by them<sup><a href="#n65" id="f65" title="see footnote"
+name="f65">66</a></sup>.” <sup>6</sup>But the righteousness that
+is by faith speaketh thus<sup><a href="#n66" id="f66" title="see footnote" name="f66">67</a></sup>, “Say not in thy heart,
+Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down:)
+<sup>7</sup>or, Who shall descend into the abyss?” (that is, to
+bring Christ up again from the dead.) <sup>8</sup>But what saith
+it? “The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart:” that
+is, the word of faith which we preach; <sup>9</sup>That if thou
+shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in
+thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
+<sup>10</sup>For with the heart faith is exercised unto
+righteousness; and with the mouth is confession made unto
+salvation. <sup>11</sup>For the scripture saith<sup><a href="#n67" id="f67" title="see footnote" name="f67">68</a></sup>,
+“Every one who believeth in him shall not be confounded.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>For there is no difference between
+either Jew or Greek: for the same Lord of all is rich to all that
+call upon him. <sup>13</sup>“For every one shall be saved,
+whosoever calleth on the name of the Lord<sup><a href="#n68" id="f68" title="see footnote" name="f68">69</a></sup>.”
+<sup>14</sup>How then shall they call upon him in whom they have
+not believed? and how shall they believe on him of whom they have
+not heard? but how shall they hear without a preacher?
+<sup>15</sup>and how shall they preach unless they are sent? as
+it is written<sup><a href="#n69" id="f69" title="see footnote"
+name="f69">70</a></sup>, “How beautiful are the feet of those who
+preach the gospel of peace, of those who preach the glad tidings
+of good things!” <sup>16</sup>But they have not all obeyed the
+gospel. For Isaiah saith, “Lord, who hath believed our
+report<sup><a href="#n70" id="f70" title="see footnote" name="f70">71</a></sup>?” <sup>17</sup>Faith then cometh by report,
+but the report by the word of God. <sup>18</sup>But I say, Have
+they not heard? Yea verily, “the sound of their voice is gone
+forth into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the
+world<sup><a href="#n71" id="f71" title="see footnote" name="f71">72</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>But I say, Did not Israel know? Moses
+first saith, “I will excite your jealousy by what is no nation,
+and by an ignorant people will I provoke you to
+wrath<sup><a href="#n72" id="f72" title="see footnote" name="f72">73</a></sup>.” <sup>20</sup>But Isaiah is very bold, and
+saith<sup><a href="#n73" id="f73" title="see footnote" name="f73">74</a></sup>, “I have been found by those who sought me
+not; I have become manifest to those who inquired not after me.”
+<sup>21</sup>But unto Israel he saith, “All the day long have I
+stretched out my hands unto a people disobedient and
+contradicting.”</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom11" id="rom11">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span> SAY then, Hath God
+rejected his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of
+the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. <sup>2</sup>God
+hath not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Know ye not what
+the scripture saith of Elias<sup><a href="#n74" id="f74" title="see footnote" name="f74">75</a></sup>? how he maketh
+intercession with God against Israel, saying, <sup>3</sup>“Lord,
+they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and
+I only am left, and they seek my life.” <sup>4</sup>But what
+saith the oracle of God to him? “I have left to myself seven
+thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” <sup>5</sup>So
+then at this present time also there is a remnant according to
+the election of grace. <sup>6</sup>But if by grace, it is no more
+by works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if by works, it
+is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>What then is the result? Israel hath
+not obtained that which it seeketh; but the election hath
+obtained it, and the rest were blinded, <sup>8</sup>as it is
+written<sup><a href="#n75" id="f75" title="see footnote" name="f75">76</a></sup>, “God hath given them the spirit of slumber,
+eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not
+hear; unto this present day.” <sup>9</sup>And David
+saith<sup><a href="#n76" id="f76" title="see footnote" name="f76">77</a></sup>, “Let their table be for a snare, and for a
+trap, and for a stumbling-block, and for a recompence unto them:
+<sup>10</sup>let their eyes be blinded, that they may not see,
+and bow down their back continually.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>I say then, Have they stumbled so as
+to fall? God forbid: but by their stumbling salvation is come to
+the Gentiles, to provoke them to jealousy. <sup>12</sup>For if
+their stumbling is the riches of the world, and their diminution
+the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?
+<sup>13</sup>For I address myself to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I
+am indeed the apostle of the Gentiles, I exalt my ministry:
+<sup>14</sup>if by any means I might provoke to jealousy my
+flesh, and save some of them. <sup>15</sup>For if the rejection
+of them is the reconciliation of the world, what shall their
+recovery be, but life from the dead? <sup>16</sup>Now if the
+first fruits be holy, so is the mass: and if the root be holy, so
+are the branches. <sup>17</sup>But if some of the branches have
+been broken off, and thou though a wild olive hast been grafted
+in among them, and become a partaker of the root and fatness of
+the olive tree; <sup>18</sup>boast not against the branches. But
+if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Wilt thou say then, The branches were
+broken off, that I might be grafted in? <sup>20</sup>Admitted; by
+unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not
+high minded, but fear: <sup>21</sup>for if God spared not the
+native branches, tremble lest he spare not thee.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Behold therefore the kindness and
+severity of God: to those indeed who fell, severity; but unto
+thee, kindness, if thou continuest in that kindness: otherwise
+thou also shalt be cut off. <sup>23</sup>But they also, if they
+continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to
+graft them in again. <sup>24</sup>For if thou hast been cut out
+of the naturally wild olive, and contrary to nature hast been
+grafted into the good olive: how much more shall these, which are
+native branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
+<sup>25</sup>For I would not that you should be ignorant,
+brethren, of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own
+conceits; that blindness in part is come on Israel, until the
+fulness of the Gentiles be come in. <sup>26</sup>And so all
+Israel shall be saved: as it is written, “The Deliverer shall go
+forth out of Sion, and shalt turn away ungodliness from Jacob;
+<sup>27</sup>and this is my covenant with them, When I shall take
+away their sins<sup><a href="#n77" id="f77" title="see footnote" name="f77">78</a></sup>.” <sup>28</sup>As concerning the gospel
+indeed, they are now enemies for your sakes: as concerning the
+election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sake.
+<sup>29</sup>For unchangeable are the gifts and the calling of
+God. <sup>30</sup>For as ye also in times past did not believe in
+God, but now have obtained mercy through their unbelief:
+<sup>31</sup>so also these now have not believed in your mercy,
+that they also might obtain mercy. <sup>32</sup>For God hath shut
+up all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
+<sup>33</sup>O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and
+knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and how
+incomprehensible his ways! <sup>34</sup>For who hath known the
+mind of the Lord, or who hath been admitted his counsellor?
+<sup>35</sup>Or who hath first given unto him, and it shall be
+repaid him again? <sup>36</sup>Because by him, and through him,
+and for him, are all things, to whom be glory for ever and ever.
+Amen.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom12" id="rom12">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span> BESEECH you, therefore,
+brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living
+sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable
+service. <sup>2</sup>And be not conformed to this world, but be
+transformed by the renovation of your mind, that you may prove by
+experience what is the will of God, that is good, acceptable, and
+perfect. <sup>3</sup>For, I say, by the grace which is given unto
+me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above
+what he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has divided
+to every one the measure of faith. <sup>4</sup>For as we have in
+one body many members, but the members, though many, have not the
+same function, <sup>5</sup>so we, being many, are one body in
+Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each other.
+<sup>6</sup>Having then different gifts according to the grace
+which is given unto us, if it be prophecy, speak according to the
+analogy of faith; <sup>7</sup>or if the deacon’s office, be
+active in the service; or he that teacheth, in teaching;
+<sup>8</sup>or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he that
+distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth,
+with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with
+cheerfulness. <sup>9</sup>Let love be undissembled. Abhor that
+which is evil; cleave to that which is good. <sup>10</sup>In
+brotherly affection be tenderly attached to each other; in honour
+preferring one another: <sup>11</sup>not slothful in business;
+fervent in spirit; serving the Lord: <sup>12</sup>rejoicing in
+hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer:
+<sup>13</sup>communicating to the wants of the saints; prompt to
+hospitality. <sup>14</sup>Bless them who persecute you; bless,
+and curse not. <sup>15</sup>Rejoice with those that rejoice, and
+weep with those that weep. <sup>16</sup>Be of the same mind among
+each other. Affect not high things, but be condescending to the
+lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. <sup>17</sup>Render to
+no man evil for evil. Be provident of things laudable in the
+sight of all men. <sup>18</sup>If possible, as far as you can, be
+at peace with all men. <sup>19</sup>Avenge not yourselves,
+beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, “Vengeance
+belongeth to me; I will recompence, saith the Lord<sup><a href="#n78" id="f78" title="see footnote" name="f78">79</a></sup>.”
+<sup>20</sup>If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if
+he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals
+of fire on his head. <sup>21</sup>Be not overcome of evil, but
+overcome evil with good.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom13" id="rom13">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">L</span>ET every soul be subject
+to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the
+existing powers are appointed by God. <sup>2</sup>Wherefore he
+that sets himself against authority, resists the ordinance of
+God: and they who resist shall receive to themselves
+condemnation. <sup>3</sup>For rulers are not a terror to good
+works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do
+that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from it:
+<sup>4</sup>for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But
+if thou doest that which is evil, tremble! for he beareth not the
+sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to
+inflict wrath on him that practises what is evil.
+<sup>5</sup>Wherefore there is a necessity for being in
+subjection, not only for fear of wrath, but also for conscience
+sake. <sup>6</sup>For on this account pay ye taxes also: for they
+are God’s ministers, continually employed on this very service.
+<sup>7</sup>Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom
+tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour
+to whom honour. <sup>8</sup>Owe no man any thing, but to love one
+another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
+<sup>9</sup>For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt
+do no murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false
+witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other
+commandment, it is comprised in this word, even in this, Thou
+shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. <sup>10</sup>Love doeth no
+ill to a neighbour; the fulfilment therefore of the law is love.
+<sup>11</sup>And thus do, knowing the time; for the hour is come
+that we should awake from sleep, for now our salvation is nearer
+than when we believed. <sup>12</sup>The night is far advanced,
+the day approaches: let us therefore put off the works of
+darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. <sup>13</sup>Let
+us walk becomingly as in the face of day, not in revels and
+drunkenness, not in impurities and wantonness, not in strife and
+envy. <sup>14</sup>But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make
+not provision for the flesh, to gratify its passions.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom14" id="rom14">CHAP. XIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">H</span>IM that is weak in faith
+take by the hand, and enter not into niceties of disputes.
+<sup>2</sup>One man indeed thinketh he may eat all meats;
+another, who is weak, eateth vegetables. <sup>3</sup>Let not him
+that eateth despise him that eateth not, and let not him that
+eateth not judge him that eateth; for God hath accepted him.
+<sup>4</sup>Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? To
+his own master he standeth or falleth; but he shall be
+established: for God is able to establish him. <sup>5</sup>One
+man judgeth one day different from another day: another judgeth
+every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own
+mind. <sup>6</sup>He that observeth a day, to the Lord he
+observeth it; and he that observeth not a day, to the Lord he
+doth not observe it. He that eateth, to the Lord he eateth, for
+he giveth thanks to God; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he
+eateth not, and giveth thanks to God. <sup>7</sup>For no one of
+us liveth to himself, and no one dieth to himself.
+<sup>8</sup>For whether we live, to the Lord we live, and whether
+we die, to the Lord we die; whether therefore we live, or whether
+we die, we are the Lord’s. <sup>9</sup>For to this end Christ
+both died, and rose again, and revived, that he might be the Lord
+both of the dead and of the living. <sup>10</sup>But thou, why
+judgest thou thy brother? And thou, why dost thou disparage thy
+brother? for we must all appear before the judgment-seat of
+Christ. <sup>11</sup>For it is written, “As I live, saith the
+Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall make
+confession to God<sup><a href="#n79" id="f79" title="see footnote" name="f79">80</a></sup>.” <sup>12</sup>Assuredly
+then every one of us shall give an account of himself to God.
+<sup>13</sup>Let us therefore no more judge one another; but
+judge this rather, that no one put a stumbling-block or offence
+before his brother. <sup>14</sup>I know, and am convinced by the
+Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him
+who thinketh any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
+<sup>15</sup>But if by meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest
+no more according to love. Do not by thy meat destroy him for
+whom Christ died. <sup>16</sup>Let not therefore food, which is
+good for you, give occasion of reproach. <sup>17</sup>For the
+kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and
+peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. <sup>18</sup>For he who in
+these things is the servant of Christ, is acceptable to God, and
+approved of men. <sup>19</sup>Well then, let us earnestly pursue
+the things that conduce to peace, and the things which are for
+mutual edification. <sup>20</sup>For the sake of meat destroy not
+the work of God. All things indeed are clean; but it is an evil
+thing for a man to eat, giving offence. <sup>21</sup>It is
+laudable not to eat flesh, or to drink wine, nor to do any thing
+whereby thy brother is stumbled, or scandalized, or weakened.
+<sup>22</sup>Hast thou faith, exercise it before God within
+thyself. Blessed is the man who condemneth not himself in that
+which he alloweth. <sup>23</sup>But he that maketh a difference
+between meats, if he eat is condemned, because he doth it not by
+faith: for every thing which is not of faith, is sin.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom15" id="rom15">CHAP. XV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>E then that are strong,
+ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to
+gratify ourselves. <sup>2</sup>Let every one of us gratify his
+neighbour in that which is good for his edification.
+<sup>3</sup>For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is
+written, “The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen
+upon me<sup><a href="#n80" id="f80" title="see footnote" name="f80">81</a></sup>.” <sup>4</sup>For whatsoever things were
+written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that by
+patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have
+hope. <sup>5</sup>Now the God of patience and consolation give
+you to be like-minded among each other, according to Christ
+Jesus: <sup>6</sup>that in one mind, with one mouth, ye may
+glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
+<sup>7</sup>Therefore help one another, as Christ also hath
+helped us, for the glory of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Now I say that Jesus Christ was the
+minister of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the
+promises made unto the fathers: <sup>9</sup>and that the Gentiles
+might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written<sup><a href="#n81" id="f81" title="see footnote" name="f81">82</a></sup>,
+“For this cause will I confess unto thee among the Gentiles, and
+sing unto thy name.” <sup>10</sup>And again he saith<sup><a href="#n82" id="f82" title="see footnote" name="f82">83</a></sup>,
+“Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.” <sup>11</sup>And
+again<sup><a href="#n83" id="f83" title="see footnote" name="f83">84</a></sup>, “Praise the Lord, all ye nations, and laud
+him, all ye people.” <sup>12</sup>And again Isaiah saith, “There
+shall be a root of Jesse, and he that ariseth to reign over the
+Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust<sup><a href="#n84" id="f84" title="see footnote" name="f84">85</a></sup>.”
+<sup>13</sup>Now the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace
+in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of the Holy
+Ghost.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And I myself also am persuaded of you,
+my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with
+all knowledge, and able to admonish one another. <sup>15</sup>But
+I have written to you, my brethren, in part, with greater
+freedom, as refreshing your memory through the grace which is
+given to me of God; <sup>16</sup>that I should be the minister of
+Jesus Christ unto the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God;
+that the oblation of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified
+by the Holy Ghost.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>I have therefore cause to glory in
+Christ Jesus with regard to the things of God. <sup>18</sup>For I
+will not dare to say any thing of those things which Christ hath
+not wrought by my ministry, to engage the obedience of the
+Gentiles, by word and deed, <sup>19</sup>by the power of signs
+and miracles, by the might of the Spirit of God; so that from
+Jerusalem, and in a circle quite round unto Illyricum, I have
+fully spread the gospel of Christ. <sup>20</sup>But I have in
+such manner endeavoured to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s
+name had been heard, lest I should build upon another man’s
+foundation: <sup>21</sup>but as it is written<sup><a href="#n85"
+id="f85" title="see footnote" name="f85">86</a></sup>, “To whom
+the tidings concerning him have not reached, they shall see, and
+they who have not heard, shall understand.”
+<sup>22</sup>Wherefore also I have found many things to hinder me
+from coming to you; <sup>23</sup>but now having no longer cause
+to detain me in these regions, and having an earnest desire to
+come unto you for many years past, <sup>24</sup>whenever I
+proceed on my journey into Spain, I will come unto you: for I
+hope on my journey to see you, and by you to be forwarded
+thither, after I shall have first, in a measure, fully enjoyed
+your society. <sup>25</sup>But I am now going to Jerusalem, to
+carry alms to the saints. <sup>26</sup>For Macedonia and Achaia
+have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of
+the saints that are at Jerusalem. <sup>27</sup>They have been so
+pleased indeed, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles
+have been admitted to a participation in their spiritual things,
+they ought also to minister to them in carnal things.
+<sup>28</sup>When therefore I have completed this work, and
+sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain.
+<sup>29</sup>But I know that, when I come to you, I shall come
+with the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
+<sup>30</sup>Now I exhort you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus
+Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you wrestle earnestly
+with me in prayers for me unto God; <sup>31</sup>that I may be
+delivered from those who do not believe in Judea; and that my
+service which regards Jerusalem may be kindly accepted by the
+saints; <sup>32</sup>that I may come unto you with joy by the
+will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>33</sup>Now the God of peace be with you all!
+Amen.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rom16" id="rom16">CHAP. XVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span> NOW commend unto you
+Phœbe our sister, who is a deaconess of the church which is at
+Cenchrea: <sup>2</sup>that ye receive her in the Lord, as
+becometh saints, and that you assist her in every matter wherein
+she may have need of you: for she hath also been a succourer of
+many, and of me myself.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Salute Priscilla and Aquila my
+fellow-labourers in Christ Jesus: <sup>4</sup>(who for my life
+have laid down their own neck: to whom not only I give thanks,
+but also all the churches of the Gentiles:) <sup>5</sup>and the
+church which is in their house.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Salute Epinetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits
+of Achaia unto Christ. <sup>6</sup>Salute Mary, who laboured in
+many things to serve us. <sup>7</sup>Salute Andronicus and Junia,
+my kinsmen, and fellow-prisoners, who are eminent among the
+apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <sup>8</sup>Salute
+Amplias my beloved in the Lord. <sup>9</sup>Salute Urban, our
+fellow-labourer in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
+<sup>10</sup>Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute those
+who are of the family of Aristobulus. <sup>11</sup>Salute
+Herodion my kinsman. Salute those which belong to the family of
+Narcissus, who are in the Lord. <sup>12</sup>Salute Tryphena and
+Tryphosa, who have laboured hard in the Lord. Salute Persis the
+beloved, who laboured much in the Lord. <sup>13</sup>Salute Rufus
+elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine. <sup>14</sup>Salute
+Asyncritus, Phlegon, Dermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren
+which are with them. <sup>15</sup>Salute Philologus, and Julia,
+Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with
+them. <sup>16</sup>Salute one another with the holy kiss. The
+churches of Christ salute you. <sup>17</sup>Now I beseech you,
+brethren, keep a sharp eye over those who cause divisions and
+offences contrary to the doctrine ye have learned, and turn away
+from them. <sup>18</sup>For such are not servants to our Lord
+Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by smooth speeches and
+flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the guileless.
+<sup>19</sup>For your obedience is gone forth in report to all
+men. I rejoice therefore on your account: but I wish you to be
+wise indeed unto good, but harmless respecting evil.
+<sup>20</sup>Now the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your
+feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
+Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>There salute you Timothy, my
+fellow-labourer, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my
+kinsmen. <sup>22</sup>I Tertius, who have written this epistle,
+salute you in the Lord. <sup>23</sup>Gaius mine host, and of the
+whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city
+saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
+with you all. <i>Amen</i>.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Now to him that is able to stablish
+you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ,
+agreeable to the revelation of the mystery; which was concealed
+from all former ages, <sup>26</sup>but is now made manifest, and
+by the prophetical scriptures, according to the commandment of
+the eternal God, notified to all the Gentiles to bring them to
+the obedience of faith: <sup>27</sup>to the only wise God,
+through Jesus Christ, be glory for ever and ever. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">Written to the Romans, and sent by Phœbe, a
+deaconess of the church in Cenchrea.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="font-size:125%"><a name="co11" id="co11"><span class="t3 ls1">THE FIRST EPISTLE</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt2">PAUL THE APOSTLE</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span class="ls4">CORINTHIAN</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, a called apostle of
+Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes a brother,
+<sup>2</sup>to the church of God which is at Corinth, sanctified
+in Christ Jesus, to the called saints, with all those who invoke
+the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both their’s
+and our’s: <sup>3</sup>grace be unto you, and peace, from God our
+Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. <sup>4</sup>I give thanks to
+my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which hath
+been given you in Christ Jesus; <sup>5</sup>that in every thing
+ye have been enriched by him, in all utterance, and all
+knowledge; <sup>6</sup>thus the testimony of Jesus hath been
+confirmed among you: <sup>7</sup>so that ye have not been
+deficient in any gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord
+Jesus Christ: <sup>8</sup>who shall confirm you to the end
+blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
+<sup>9</sup>Faithful is God, by whom ye have been called into
+communion with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>Now I conjure you, brethren, by the
+name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing,
+and that there be no schisms among you; but that ye be perfectly
+united together in the same mind and the same sentiment.
+<sup>11</sup>For I have been informed concerning you, my
+brethren, by those of the family of Chloe, that there are
+contentions among you. <sup>12</sup>Now this I observe, that one
+and another of you saith, I am indeed of Paul; but I of Apollos;
+but I of Cephas; but I am of Christ. <sup>13</sup>Is Christ
+divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptised into the
+name of Paul?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>I thank God that I baptised none of
+you, except Crispus and Gaius; <sup>15</sup>that no man might
+say, I baptised into my own name. <sup>16</sup>And I also
+baptised the household of Stephanus: besides these, I know not if
+I baptised any other person. <sup>17</sup>For Christ sent me not
+to baptise, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of
+discourse, lest the cross of Christ should be slighted.
+<sup>18</sup>For the discourse, <i>the subject of which is</i>
+the cross, is indeed to those who perish, folly; but to us who
+are saved it is the power of God. <sup>19</sup>For it is written,
+“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the understanding of
+the intelligent will I make useless<sup><a href="#n86" id="f86"
+title="see footnote" name="f86">87</a></sup>.” <sup>20</sup>Where
+is the sophist? where is the scribe? where is the inquisitive
+searcher after this world’s wisdom? hath not God turned into
+folly the wisdom of this world? <sup>21</sup>for since in the
+wisdom of God the world by its wisdom knew not God, it pleased
+God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
+<sup>22</sup>For the Jews demand a miracle, and the Greeks seek
+wisdom: <sup>23</sup>but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews
+indeed an offence, and to the Greeks folly; <sup>24</sup>but to
+those who are called, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ the power of
+God, and the wisdom of God. <sup>25</sup>For this foolishness of
+God is wiser than men; and this weakness of God is stronger than
+men. <sup>26</sup>For ye see your calling, brethren, that not
+many fleshly wise, not many men in power, not many men of high
+birth, are called: <sup>27</sup>but the foolish things of this
+world hath God elected, that he might confound the wise; and the
+feeble things of the world hath God elected, that he might
+confound the mighty; <sup>28</sup>and the ignoble things of the
+world, and the despicable, hath God elected, and the things that
+are not, to bring to nought the things which are,
+<sup>29</sup>that no flesh should glory in his presence.
+<sup>30</sup>But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who hath been
+made to us of God wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification,
+and redemption: <sup>31</sup>that, as it is written, “He that
+glorieth, let him glory in the Lord<sup><a href="#n87" id="f87"
+title="see footnote" name="f87">88</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co12" id="co12">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I, when I came to you,
+brethren, came not with superior excellence of discourse or
+wisdom, preaching unto you the gospel of God. <sup>2</sup>For I
+determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ and
+him crucified. <sup>3</sup>And in weakness, and in fear, and in
+much timidity, was I among you. <sup>4</sup>And my conversation
+and my preaching was not with persuasive words of human wisdom,
+but with demonstration of the Spirit, and of power:
+<sup>5</sup>that your faith might not stand on the wisdom of men,
+but on the power of God. <sup>6</sup>But we speak wisdom among
+the perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers
+of this world, who are destroying themselves: <sup>7</sup>but we
+speak the wisdom of God, which had been hid in mystery, which God
+predestined before the worlds were, for our glory:
+<sup>8</sup>which none of the rulers of this world have known:
+for if they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord
+of glory. <sup>9</sup>But, as it is written<sup><a href="#n88"
+id="f88" title="see footnote" name="f88">89</a></sup>, “The
+things which eye hath not seen, and ear hath not heard, and that
+have not entered into the heart of man, these hath God prepared
+for those who love him.” <sup>10</sup>But to us hath God revealed
+them by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth out all things, even
+the depths of God. <sup>11</sup>For who among men knoweth the
+things of man, save the spirit of man which is in him? so also
+the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Now we have not received the spirit of
+the world, but the spirit which is from God; that we might know
+the things that are freely given to us of God. <sup>13</sup>Which
+things also we speak, not in discourses framed by human wisdom,
+but taught by the Spirit of God; comparing spiritual things with
+spiritual.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>But the natural man receiveth not the
+things of the Spirit of God: for they are folly to him: and he
+cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
+<sup>15</sup>But the spiritual man discerneth indeed all things,
+though himself is discernible by no man. <sup>16</sup>For who
+hath known the mind of the Lord? who will instruct him? But we
+have the mind of Christ.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co13" id="co13">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I, brethren, have been
+unable to speak to you as unto spiritual men, but as to carnal,
+even as to babes in Christ. <sup>2</sup>And I have given you milk
+to drink, and not meat: for hitherto ye have not been capable of
+it, yea, even to the present moment ye are not capable of it.
+<sup>3</sup>For ye are still carnal: for since there are among
+you envy, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk
+as <i>other</i> men? <sup>4</sup>For when one saith, I am indeed
+of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
+<sup>5</sup>Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but the
+ministers through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each
+<i>of us</i>? <sup>6</sup>I have planted, Apollos watered; but
+God gave the increase. <sup>7</sup>So then neither is he that
+planteth any thing, nor he that watereth; but God who giveth the
+increase. <sup>8</sup>Now he that planteth and he that watereth
+are one: but every one shall receive his own reward according to
+his own labour. <sup>9</sup>For we are God’s fellowlabourers: ye
+are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>According to the grace of God given
+unto me, as a skilful architect, I have laid the foundation, and
+another buildeth thereon. But let every one take heed how he
+buildeth upon it. <sup>11</sup>For other foundation can no man
+lay than that is laid, which is Jesus the Messiah.
+<sup>12</sup>But if any man build upon this foundation gold,
+silver, precious stones, timbers, hay, stubble;
+<sup>13</sup>every man’s work shall be made manifest: for that
+day shall declare it, for it shall be laid open by fire; and the
+fire shall prove every man’s work of what sort it is.
+<sup>14</sup>If any man’s work which he hath built abide <i>the
+trial</i>, he shall receive a reward. <sup>15</sup>If any man’s
+work be burnt up, he shall suffer loss: but himself shall be
+saved; yet so as through the fire.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Know ye not that ye are the temple of
+God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? <sup>17</sup>If
+any man prophane the temple of God, him will God destroy; for the
+temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Let no man deceive himself. If any man
+among you thinketh himself a wise man in this world, let him
+become a fool, that he may be wise. <sup>19</sup>For the wisdom
+of this world is folly in the sight of God. For it is written,
+“He entangleth the wise in their own craftiness<sup><a href="#n89" id="f89" title="see footnote" name="f89">90</a></sup>.”
+<sup>20</sup>And again<sup><a href="#n90" id="f90" title="see footnote" name="f90">91</a></sup>, “The Lord knoweth the
+reasonings of the wise, that they are futile.”
+<sup>21</sup>Wherefore let no man glory in men. For all things
+are your’s; <sup>22</sup>whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or
+the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to
+come; all things are your’s; <sup>23</sup>and ye are Christ’s;
+and Christ is God’s.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co14" id="co14">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">L</span>ET a man so account of
+us, as the under servants of Christ, and stewards of the
+mysteries of God. <sup>2</sup>Moreover it is expected of
+stewards, that a man be found faithful. <sup>3</sup>But it is my
+least consideration that I should be judged by you, or by human
+opinion: yea I decide not respecting myself. <sup>4</sup>For
+though I am not conscious to myself of any unfaithfulness, yet am
+I not thereby justified; but he that judgeth me is the Lord.
+<sup>5</sup>Wherefore judge nothing before the time until the
+Lord come, who also will bring to light the hidden things of
+darkness, and will manifest the counsels of men’s hearts; and
+then shall praise be given to each from God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>But these things, brethren, I have
+figuratively applied to myself, and Apollos for your sake; that
+in us ye might learn not to be attached, beyond what is written,
+lest one being for one <i>minister</i>, ye be puffed up <i>with
+prejudice</i> against another. <sup>7</sup>For who distinguisheth
+thee? and what hast thou which thou hast not received? But if
+thou also hast received it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst
+not received it?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Now ye are full, now ye have grown
+rich, ye have reigned without us: and I wish indeed that you may
+reign, that we also might reign together with you.
+<sup>9</sup>For I think that God hath exposed us his apostles the
+last as devoted unto death. For we have been made a spectacle to
+the world, and to angels, and to men. <sup>10</sup>We are counted
+fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak,
+but ye are mighty; ye are honourable persons, but we despised.
+<sup>11</sup>For even to this present hour we undergo hunger and
+thirst and nakedness, and are buffeted about, and have no settled
+abode; <sup>12</sup>and work hard, labouring with our own hands:
+being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
+<sup>13</sup>being injuriously spoken of, we entreat; we are made
+as the ordures of the world, as the sweepings of all things unto
+this day.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>I write not these things to shame you,
+but as my beloved children I admonish you. <sup>15</sup>For
+though ye may have ten thousand teachers in Christ, yet not many
+fathers: for in Christ Jesus through the Gospel I have begotten
+you. <sup>16</sup>Now I conjure you, be followers of me.
+<sup>17</sup>For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, who is
+my son beloved and faithful in Christ, who will remind you of my
+ways which are in Christ Jesus, as I teach every where in every
+church.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Now some are puffed up, as though I
+would not really come to you. <sup>19</sup>But I will come
+shortly unto you, if the Lord please, and will know, not the
+prating of them that are puffed up, but the power.
+<sup>20</sup>For the kingdom of God is not in talk, but in power.
+<sup>21</sup>What is your wish? That I should come unto you with
+a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co15" id="co15">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span>T is generally reported
+that there is whoredom among you, and such whoredom as is not
+even named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father’s
+wife. <sup>2</sup>And ye are puffed up, though ought ye not
+rather to be grieved? that he who hath done this deed might be
+plucked from the midst of you. <sup>3</sup>For I indeed, as
+absent in body, but present in spirit, have already, as present,
+passed judgment on him who hath so done this thing;
+<sup>4</sup>in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ye being
+assembled together and my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus
+Christ, <sup>5</sup>to deliver such a one over to Satan for the
+destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day
+of the Lord Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Your glorying is not good: know ye not
+that a little leaven leaveneth the whole mass? <sup>7</sup>Purge
+out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new mass, as ye
+are unleavened.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">For our passover hath been sacrificed for us, even
+Christ. <sup>8</sup>Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old
+leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with
+the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>I have written unto you in an epistle
+that you should not associate with fornicators. <sup>10</sup>Yet
+not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or the
+covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters: for then must ye indeed
+go out of the world. <sup>11</sup>But now I have written unto you
+not to associate with him, if any man, professing to be a
+brother, be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a
+railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner, with such a one not
+even to eat. <sup>12</sup>For what call have I to judge those who
+are without? Do not ye judge those who are within <i>the
+church</i>? <sup>13</sup>But those who are without God judgeth.
+Put then away that wicked man from among yourselves.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co16" id="co16">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">D</span>ARE any of you, having a
+matter of controversy with another, sue for judgment before the
+unjust, and not before the saints? <sup>2</sup>Know ye not that
+the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be
+judged by you, are ye unworthy to be judges in the smallest
+matters? <sup>3</sup>Know ye not that we shall judge angels, much
+more things pertaining to this life?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>If then ye have disputes about the
+things of this life, do you seat those on the bench who are least
+esteemed in the church? <sup>5</sup>I speak to you to shame you.
+Is it so, that there is not among you a wise man? Not so much as
+one who is able to judge between one brother and another?
+<sup>6</sup>But brother goes to law with brother, and this before
+the unbelievers. <sup>7</sup>Now verily therefore there is
+altogether a fault among you, because ye have law-suits one with
+another. Why do ye not rather submit to the wrong? Why do ye not
+rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? <sup>8</sup>But ye do
+wrong and defraud, and that the brethren.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Know ye not that the unrighteous shall
+not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived; neither
+fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor
+sodomites, <sup>10</sup>nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor
+drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the
+kingdom of God. <sup>11</sup>Yet such were some of you: but ye
+have been washed, but ye have been sanctified, but ye have been
+justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the spirit of our
+God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>All things are lawful for me, but all
+things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me, but I
+will not put myself under the power of any. <sup>13</sup>Meats
+are for the belly, and the belly for meats; but God will destroy
+both it and them. Now the body is not for whoredom, but for the
+Lord, and the Lord for the body. <sup>14</sup>And God hath both
+raised up the Lord, and will raise us up by his own power.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Know ye not that your bodies are the
+members of Christ? Taking then the members of Christ, shall I
+make them members of an harlot? God forbid.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Do you not know that he that is joined
+to an harlot is one body with her? For they two, saith he, shall
+be “one flesh<sup><a href="#n91" id="f91" title="see footnote" name="f91">92</a></sup>.” <sup>17</sup>But he that is joined to
+the Lord is one spirit.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Flee whoredom. Every other sin which a
+man may commit is without the body; but he who committeth
+whoredom sinneth against his own body. <sup>19</sup>Do ye not
+know that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in
+you, which ye have from God, and ye are not your own?
+<sup>20</sup>For ye have been bought with a price: glorify then
+God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co17" id="co17">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW with regard to those
+things concerning which ye have written unto me, it were good for
+a man not to touch a woman. <sup>2</sup>But because of the
+whoredoms, let every man have his own wife, and every wife her
+own husband.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Let the husband render to the wife due
+benevolence, and in like manner also the wife to the husband.
+<sup>4</sup>The wife hath not power over her own body, but the
+husband: in like manner also the husband has not power over his
+own body, but the wife. <sup>5</sup>Defraud not one another,
+except it may be by consent occasionally, that ye may have more
+leisure for fasting and prayer; and come together again, lest
+Satan tempt you through your incontinence. <sup>6</sup>But in
+this I speak my opinion only, not authoritatively.
+<sup>7</sup>For I would that all men were even as myself: but
+every man hath his peculiar gift from God, one of this sort, and
+another of that. <sup>8</sup>I say then to the unmarried and the
+widows, that it is becoming them if they abide as I am.
+<sup>9</sup>But if they have not the gift of continence, let them
+marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. <sup>10</sup>But
+to the married not I command, but the Lord, That the wife be not
+separated from the husband: <sup>11</sup>and even if she should
+be separated, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her
+husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>But to the others I speak, not the
+Lord, If any brother hath a wife unbelieving, yet she chuseth to
+dwell with him, let him not put her away. <sup>13</sup>And the
+wife which hath a husband not a believer, and he chuses to dwell
+with her, let her not put him away. <sup>14</sup>For the husband
+that believeth not is sanctified by the wife, and the wife who
+believeth not is sanctified by the husband: else indeed your
+children were unclean, but now are they holy. <sup>15</sup>But if
+the unbelieving person depart, let him depart. A brother or a
+sister is not under bondage in these cases, but God hath called
+us unto peace.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>For how knowest thou, O wife, but thou
+shalt save thy husband? and how knowest thou, O husband, but thou
+shalt save thy wife? <sup>17</sup>Nevertheless as God has
+bestowed the gift on every man as the Lord hath called every man,
+so let him walk, and so I give command in all the churches.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Is any man called being circumcised?
+let him not affect uncircumcision. Is any man called in
+uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
+<sup>19</sup>Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is
+nothing, but the observance of the commandments of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Let every one abide in the calling in
+which he is called. <sup>21</sup>Art thou called being a slave?
+let it give thee no concern; but if thou canst also obtain thy
+freedom, rather make use of it. <sup>22</sup>For he that is
+called in the Lord, being a slave, is the Lord’s freed man: in
+like manner also, he that is called, being a free man, is the
+servant of Christ. <sup>23</sup>Have you been redeemed with a
+price? become not the slaves of men. <sup>24</sup>Let every one,
+brethren, in the vocation wherein he is called, therein abide
+with God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Now concerning virgins, I have no
+commandment of the Lord; but I offer my opinion, as having
+obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful. <sup>26</sup>I think
+then that this is becoming, considering our present straits, that
+it is proper for a man to be thus. <sup>27</sup>Art thou bound to
+a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek
+not a wife. <sup>28</sup>But if thou shouldst marry, thou hast
+not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned; though
+such will have tribulation in the flesh; but I spare you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>Now this I say, brethren, that the
+time is short. The conclusion is, that even they who have wives,
+should be as though they had not; <sup>30</sup>and they who weep
+as though they wept not; and they who rejoice as though they
+rejoiced not; and they that purchase as though they possessed
+not; <sup>31</sup>and they who use this world, as not abusing it:
+for the fashion of this world passeth away. <sup>32</sup>But I
+would have you to be free from anxiety. He who is unmarried is
+anxious for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord:
+<sup>33</sup>but he who is married is anxious about the things of
+the world, how he shall please his wife. <sup>34</sup>A wife and
+a virgin hath different pursuits: the unmarried woman is anxious
+about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body
+and spirit; but the married woman is anxious about the things of
+the world, how she shall please her husband. <sup>35</sup>Now I
+say this for your own advantage, and not that I should lay a
+snare in your way, but as what is seemly, and that you may wait
+on the Lord without distraction. <sup>36</sup>But if a person
+supposes it would be unseemly for a virgin of his if she should
+pass the flower of her age <i>in celibacy</i>, and that duty
+directs it should be so, let him do as he is inclined, he doth
+not sin: let such marry. <sup>37</sup>But he that is stedfast in
+his heart, not having any necessity, but retaineth power over his
+own inclination, and hath determined this in his heart that he
+will preserve his own virgin state, doeth well.
+<sup>38</sup>Wherefore though he who giveth in marriage doeth
+well, yet he who avoids a matrimonial connection, doeth
+better.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>The wife is bound by the law as long
+as her husband liveth: but if her husband be dead, she is free to
+be married to whomsoever she will, but only in the Lord.
+<sup>40</sup>But she is more blessed if she abide as she is, in
+my opinion: and I think I have the spirit of God.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co18" id="co18">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW concerning the things
+sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge.
+Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth. <sup>2</sup>But if any
+man conceit that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as
+he ought to know. <sup>3</sup>But if any man love God, the same
+is known of him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Now concerning eating things sacrificed
+unto idols: we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and
+that there is no other God but one. <sup>5</sup>For though there
+are gods so called, whether celestial or terrestrial, (as <i>of
+this sort</i> there are gods many, and lords many;)
+<sup>6</sup>but to us there is one God, the Father; of whom are
+all things, and we for him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom
+are all things, and we by him. <sup>7</sup>Howbeit there is not
+in all men this knowledge; but some having conscientious respect
+for the idol to this moment, eat the meat as sacrificed to the
+idol; and their conscience being weak, is defiled.
+<sup>8</sup>But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither if we
+eat are we the better, or if we eat not are we the worse.
+<sup>9</sup>But take heed that this power of yours become not an
+occasion of stumbling to the weak. <sup>10</sup>For if any man
+see thee that hast knowledge, sitting in an idol’s temple, shall
+not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat what
+is sacrificed to idols? <sup>11</sup>And the weak brother will be
+destroyed by thy knowledge, for whom Christ died.
+<sup>12</sup>But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound
+their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
+<sup>13</sup>Wherefore if meat give occasion of offence to my
+brother, I will in no wise eat meat for ever, that I give no
+cause of offence to my brother.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co19" id="co19">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>M I not an apostle? am I
+not a free man? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye
+my work in the Lord? <sup>2</sup>If I am not an apostle unto
+others, doubtless I am to you: for ye are the seal of my
+apostolic mission in the Lord. <sup>3</sup>My apology to those
+who interrogate me is this, <sup>4</sup>Have we not power to eat
+and drink? <sup>5</sup>Have we not power to carry about with us a
+sister wife, as do also the other apostles, even the brethren of
+the Lord, and Cephas? <sup>6</sup>or I alone and Barnabas, have
+we not power to forbear labour? <sup>7</sup>Who goeth at any time
+to war at his own expences? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth
+not of the fruit of it? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of
+the milk of the flock? <sup>8</sup>Speak I these things
+<i>rationally</i> as a man, or doth not the law speak the same
+things? <sup>9</sup>for in the law of Moses it is written, “Thou
+shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox which treadeth out the
+corn<sup><a href="#n92" id="f92" title="see footnote" name="f92">93</a></sup>.” Doth God take care for oxen? <sup>10</sup>or
+saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes doubtless it
+was written; because he who ploweth ought to plow in hope, and he
+who soweth in hope should be partaker of his hope.
+<sup>11</sup>If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a
+great thing if we should reap your corporal things?
+<sup>12</sup>if others partake of this power over you, ought not
+we much more? But we have not used this power, and we suffer all
+things, that we might not put any obstruction in the way of the
+gospel of Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Know ye not that they who are employed
+about the holy things, are fed from the temple? and they who
+serve at the altar, partake with the altar? <sup>14</sup>So also
+the Lord hath commanded to those who preach the gospel, that they
+should live by the gospel. <sup>15</sup>But I have used nothing
+of these things, nor have I written indeed these things, that it
+should be so done respecting me; for it would become me to die
+rather than that any man should make my glorying void.
+<sup>16</sup>For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to
+glory of: for necessity is laid upon me, yea verily woe is to me
+if I preach not the gospel. <sup>17</sup>For if I do this
+willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I am entrusted
+with the dispensation <i>of it</i>. <sup>18</sup>What then is my
+reward? That when I preach the gospel, I may put the gospel of
+Christ to no expence, that I abuse not my power in the
+gospel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>For though I be free from all men, I
+have made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more.
+<sup>20</sup>And I became to the Jews as a Jew, that I might gain
+the Jews; to those under the law, as under the law, that I might
+gain those who are under the law; <sup>21</sup>to those who are
+without law, as without law (not as being without law to God, but
+under the law to Christ), that I might gain those who were
+without law. <sup>22</sup>I became to the weak as weak, that I
+might gain the weak; I became all things to all men, that by
+every means I might save some. <sup>23</sup>And this I do for the
+gospel’s sake, that I may be a partaker of it with you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Know ye not that they who run on the
+course, all run indeed, yet but one obtaineth the prize? So run,
+that ye may obtain. <sup>25</sup>And every one who contendeth
+<i>in the games</i> is temperate in all things: they indeed
+therefore do it that they may receive a corruptible crown, but we
+an incorruptible. <sup>26</sup>I therefore so run not as
+uncertainly; so do I exercise with my fists, not as striking the
+air: <sup>27</sup>but I beat down my body, and bring it into
+subjection, that I may not by any means, after having preached to
+others, myself become reprobate.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co110" id="co110">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>UT I would not that you
+should be ignorant, brethren, that our fathers were all under the
+cloud, and all passed through the sea; <sup>2</sup>and were all
+baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; <sup>3</sup>and
+did all eat the same spiritual meat; <sup>4</sup>and did all
+drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual
+rock which followed them; but that rock was Christ.
+<sup>5</sup>Nevertheless with the most of them God was not well
+pleased, for they were destroyed in the wilderness.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Now these things were examples for us,
+that we might not be coveters of evil things, as they also
+coveted. <sup>7</sup>Neither be ye idolaters as some of them; as
+it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up
+to sport themselves<sup><a href="#n93" id="f93" title="see footnote" name="f93">94</a></sup>.” <sup>8</sup>Neither let
+us commit whoredom, as some of them also committed, and in one
+day fell twenty-three thousand<sup><a href="#n94" id="f94" title="see footnote" name="f94">95</a></sup>. <sup>9</sup>Neither let
+us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted<sup><a href="#n95"
+id="f95" title="see footnote" name="f95">96</a></sup>, and were
+destroyed by serpents. <sup>10</sup>Neither murmur ye, as some of
+them also murmured, and perished by the destroyer<sup><a href="#n96" id="f96" title="see footnote" name="f96">97</a></sup>.
+<sup>11</sup>Now all these things happened unto them as examples,
+but they are written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the
+ages are come. <sup>12</sup>Wherefore let him that thinketh he
+standeth, take heed lest he fall.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>No temptation hath overtaken you, but
+what is common to men. And God is faithful, who will not suffer
+you to be tempted beyond what ye are able to bear; but will with
+the temptation make also a way to escape, that ye may be able to
+bear up under it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Wherefore, my beloved, flee from
+idolatry. <sup>15</sup>I speak as unto wise men: judge ye what I
+say. <sup>16</sup>The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not
+the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break,
+is it not the communion of the body of Christ? <sup>17</sup>For
+we, though many, are one loaf, one body; for we all partake of
+that one loaf.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Behold Israel after the flesh. Are not
+they who eat of the sacrifices partakers with the altar?
+<sup>19</sup>What do I say then? that an idol is any thing, or
+that which is sacrificed to an idol is any thing?
+<sup>20</sup>But that what the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice
+to dæmons, and not to God: and I would not have you in communion
+with dæmons. <sup>21</sup>Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord and
+the cup of dæmons: ye cannot be partakers of the table of the
+Lord, and the table of dæmons. <sup>22</sup>Do we provoke the
+Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>All things are lawful for me, but all
+things are not profitable; all things are lawful for me, but all
+things edify not. <sup>24</sup>Let no man seek his own
+gratification, but every one another’s good.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Every thing which is sold in the
+shambles eat, asking no question for conscience sake;
+<sup>26</sup>“for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness
+thereof<sup><a href="#n97" id="f97" title="see footnote" name="f97">98</a></sup>.” <sup>27</sup>And if any one of those, who do
+not believe, invite you, and ye incline to go, eat every thing
+set before you, asking no question for conscience sake.
+<sup>28</sup>But if any person say unto you, This is an idol’s
+sacrifice, eat not of it, for his sake who pointed it out, and
+for conscience sake. For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness
+thereof. <sup>29</sup>Conscience indeed I say, not merely thine
+own, but that of the other person.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>For why is my liberty abridged by
+another’s conscience? If I truly with thanksgiving am a partaker,
+why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or
+whatsoever ye do, do all things to the glory of God.
+<sup>32</sup>Give no occasion of stumbling either to the Jews or
+the Gentiles, or the church of God: <sup>33</sup>even as I please
+all men, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, that
+they may be saved.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co111" id="co111">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>E ye imitators of me, as
+I am of Christ. <sup>2</sup>Now I praise you, brethren, that ye
+remember me in all things, and hold fast the injunctions as I
+delivered them unto you. <sup>3</sup>But I desire you to take
+notice that the head of every man is Christ; but the head of the
+woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.
+<sup>4</sup>Every man praying or prophesying, holding <i>a
+veil</i> over his head, dishonoureth his head; <sup>5</sup>but
+every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled,
+dishonoureth her head; for it is one and the same thing, as if
+she were shaven. <sup>6</sup>For if the woman be not veiled, let
+her hair be clipped: but if it would be scandalous for a woman to
+appear clipped or shaved, let her be veiled. <sup>7</sup>For a
+man indeed ought not to veil his head, being the image and the
+glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man.
+<sup>8</sup>For the man is not from the woman, but the woman from
+the man. <sup>9</sup>Also the man was not created for the woman,
+but the woman for the man. <sup>10</sup>Therefore ought the woman
+to retain upon her head <i>this badge of authority</i>, because
+of the angels <i>of the churches</i>. <sup>11</sup>Nevertheless
+neither is the man without the woman, nor the woman without the
+man in the Lord. <sup>12</sup>For as the woman was taken out of
+the man, so also is the man by the woman: but all things are of
+God. <sup>13</sup>Judge among yourselves, is it decent for a
+woman to be praying to God without a covering? <sup>14</sup>Does
+not even nature itself teach you, that if a man wear long flowing
+hair it is a dishonour to him? <sup>15</sup>But if a woman let
+her hair flow, it is an ornament to her; for the hair was given
+her for a covering, <sup>16</sup>But if any man mean to be
+contentious about it, we have no such custom, nor the churches of
+God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>But in the matter I am going to
+denounce, I do not commend you, that ye meet together not for the
+better, but for the worse. <sup>18</sup>For in the first place,
+when ye assemble in the church, I hear that there are divisions
+among you; and I partly believe it. <sup>19</sup>For there must
+be heresies among you, that they who are the tried ones, may be
+made manifest among you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>When therefore ye assemble in the same
+place, it is not to eat the Lord’s supper. <sup>21</sup>For one
+in the eating it taketh before another his own supper: and one is
+hungry, and another drinks to excess. <sup>22</sup>What! have ye
+not houses to eat in and to drink? or despise ye the church of
+God, and make those ashamed who have none? What shall I say unto
+you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
+<sup>23</sup>For I received of the Lord what also I delivered to
+you, That the Lord Jesus, in the night in which he was betrayed,
+took a loaf: <sup>24</sup>and when he had blessed it, he brake
+it, and said, Take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for
+you: do this in remembrance of me. <sup>25</sup>In like manner
+also he took the cup, after they had supped, saying, This cup is
+the new testament in my blood: this do, as often as ye drink it,
+in remembrance of me. <sup>26</sup>For as often as ye eat this
+bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew forth the death of the Lord
+till he come. <sup>27</sup>Wherefore, whosoever eateth of this
+bread, or drinketh the cup of the Lord unworthily, he is guilty
+of the body and blood of the Lord. <sup>28</sup>But let a man
+examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread, and drink of
+the cup. <sup>29</sup>For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily,
+eateth and drinketh condemnation to himself, not distinguishing
+the Lord’s body. <sup>30</sup>For this cause many are diseased
+and infirm among you, and some asleep <i>in death</i>.
+<sup>31</sup>For if we thoroughly judged ourselves, we should not
+be judged of the Lord. <sup>32</sup>But being judged, we are
+corrected by the Lord, that we might not be condemned with the
+world. <sup>33</sup>Wherefore, when ye meet together to eat the
+Lord’s supper, wait for one another. <sup>34</sup>And if any man
+be hungry, let him eat at home; that ye meet not together for
+condemnation. And the other matters I will regulate when I
+come.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co112" id="co112">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW concerning spiritual
+gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. <sup>2</sup>Ye
+know that ye were Gentiles, drawn away after the idols that are
+dumb, even as ye have been led. <sup>3</sup>Wherefore I advertise
+you, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God, call Jesus
+anathema: and no man can say, Lord Jesus, but by the Holy Ghost.
+<sup>4</sup>But there are diversities of gifts, though the same
+Spirit. <sup>5</sup>And there are diversities of services, but
+the same Lord. <sup>6</sup>And there are diversities of mighty
+operations, but it is the same God who worketh all in all.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Now to every one is given the
+manifestation of the Spirit for usefulness. <sup>8</sup>For to
+one man by the Spirit is given wise discourse; but to another
+speech <i>communicative</i> of knowledge by the same Spirit;
+<sup>9</sup>to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the
+gifts of healing <i>diseases</i> by the same Spirit;
+<sup>10</sup>to another miraculous powers; to another prophecy;
+to another discernments of spirits; to another different kinds of
+tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
+<sup>11</sup>but all these things worketh that one and the same
+Spirit, distributing peculiar gifts to every one even as he
+wills. <sup>12</sup>For as the body is one, and hath many
+members, but all the members of that one body, though many, are
+one body: so also is Christ. <sup>13</sup>For by one Spirit we
+all have been baptised into one body, whether Jews or Greeks,
+whether slaves or free men; and we have all been made to drink
+into one Spirit. <sup>14</sup>For the body is not one member, but
+many. <sup>15</sup>If the foot should say, Because I am not the
+hand, I am not of the body; is it, on this account, not of the
+body? <sup>16</sup>And if the ear should say, Because I am not
+the eye, I am not of the body; is it not therefore of the body?
+<sup>17</sup>If the whole body were eye, where were the hearing?
+If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
+<sup>18</sup>But now hath God placed the members, every one of
+them in the body, as he hath chosen. <sup>19</sup>But if the
+whole were one member, where were the body? <sup>20</sup>But now
+the members indeed are many, but the body one. <sup>21</sup>Nor
+can the eye say to the hand, I have no need of thee: or again the
+head to the feet, I have no need of you. <sup>22</sup>Yea, much
+more the members of the body, which appear to be more feeble, are
+necessary: <sup>23</sup>and those parts which we esteem as the
+more dishonourable of the body, on them we bestow more abundant
+honour, and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
+<sup>24</sup>For our comely parts have no need: but God hath
+tempered together the body, giving more abundant honour to that
+part which lacked: <sup>25</sup>that there might be no schism in
+the body; but that the members should have the same care one for
+another. <sup>26</sup>And if one member suffer, all the members
+suffer with it; and if one member be exalted, all the members
+rejoice with it. <sup>27</sup>Now ye are the body of Christ, and
+members in particular. <sup>28</sup>And these also hath God
+placed in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly
+teachers, next miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers,
+directors, different kinds of tongues. <sup>29</sup>Are all
+apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of
+miracles? <sup>30</sup>have all gifts of healings? do all speak
+with tongues? do all interpret? <sup>31</sup>But zealously seek
+the gifts that are the best: and yet I shew unto you a more
+transcendently excellent way.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co113" id="co113">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HOUGH I speak with the
+tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become as
+sounding brass, and tinkling cymbal. <sup>2</sup>And though I
+have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries, and all manner
+of science; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove
+mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. <sup>3</sup>And if I
+deal out all my goods in alms, and deliver up my body that I
+should be burned, but have not love, I am nothing advantaged by
+it. <sup>4</sup>Love is long-suffering, is kind; love envieth
+not; love is no vain boaster, is not inflated <i>with pride</i>,
+<sup>5</sup>doth not act unseemly, seeketh not her own advantage,
+is not passionate, thinketh no evil; <sup>6</sup>rejoiceth not in
+unrighteousness, but rejoiceth in the truth; <sup>7</sup>beareth
+all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all
+things. <sup>8</sup>Love never faileth: but if there be prophetic
+gifts, they shall be no more; if tongues, they shall cease; if
+science, it shall vanish away. <sup>9</sup>For we know partially,
+and prophesy partially. <sup>10</sup>But when that which is
+perfect cometh, then that which is in part shall be done away.
+<sup>11</sup>When I was a child, I spake as a child, I thought as
+a child, I reasoned as a child: but when I grew a man, I put away
+childish things. <sup>12</sup>For now we see by reflected light,
+indistinctly; but then face to face: now I know partially; but
+then shall I know even as I am known. <sup>13</sup>But now
+abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greater of these
+is love.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co114" id="co114">CHAP. XIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OLLOW earnestly after
+love, and zealously seek spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may
+prophesy. <sup>2</sup>For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue,
+speaketh not to men, but to God: for no man understandeth him;
+although in spirit he speaketh mysterious truths. <sup>3</sup>But
+he that prophesieth, addresseth men for edification, and
+exhortation, and consolation. <sup>4</sup>He that speaketh in an
+unknown tongue, edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth,
+edifieth the church. <sup>5</sup>Now I could wish that you all
+spake with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: for
+greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh with
+tongues, except he interpret also, that the church may receive
+edification. <sup>6</sup>Now I, brethren, if I should come unto
+you, speaking in unknown languages, what should I profit you,
+unless I should speak to you <i>intelligibly</i> by revelation,
+or by science, or by prophecy, or by doctrine? <sup>7</sup>In
+like manner things inanimate, giving sound, whether the pipe, or
+the harp, unless they express a distinction in their tones, how
+shall it be known what is piped, or what is harped?
+<sup>8</sup>For if the trumpet also give an uncertain sound, who
+will prepare himself for the battle? <sup>9</sup>So also ye,
+unless with the tongue you speak an intelligible discourse, how
+shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will speak to the air.
+<sup>10</sup>For though there are so many different kinds of
+languages in the world, yet is not one of them without its
+meaning. <sup>11</sup>If therefore I know not the force of the
+expression, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he
+that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me. <sup>12</sup>So also
+ye, if ye zealously affect spiritual gifts, seek that ye may
+abound in them for the edification of the church.
+<sup>13</sup>Therefore let him who speaketh in an unknown tongue,
+pray that he may interpret also. <sup>14</sup>For if I pray in an
+unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my mind produces no fruit.
+<sup>15</sup>What then is my object? I will pray with the spirit,
+and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing psalms
+with the spirit, and I will sing psalms with the understanding
+also. <sup>16</sup>Else, though thou bless God in spirit, how
+shall he who filleth the place of an illiterate man, say Amen
+after thy thanksgiving, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest?
+<sup>17</sup>For thou indeed givest thanks to God well, but
+another man is not edified by it. <sup>18</sup>I thank my God,
+that I speak with different tongues more than you all:
+<sup>19</sup>but in the church I had rather speak five words with
+my understanding, that I may instruct others also, than ten
+thousand words in an unknown tongue.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Brethren, be not children in your
+minds: though in naughtiness be ye children, but in your minds be
+men complete. <sup>21</sup>In the law it is written, “That with
+other tongues, and with other lips, will I speak to this people:
+and even thus will they not attend to me, saith the
+Lord<sup><a href="#n98" id="f98" title="see footnote" name="f98">99</a></sup>.” <sup>22</sup>Wherefore tongues are for a
+sign, not to those that believe, but to those who do not believe:
+but the gift of prophecy is not for those who are infidels, but
+for believers. <sup>23</sup>If then the whole church assemble
+together in the same place, and all speak different tongues, and
+there come in illiterate persons, or infidels, will they not say
+ye are mad? <sup>24</sup>But if all prophesy, and any infidel or
+illiterate person come in, he receives conviction from all, he is
+judged of all: <sup>25</sup>and thus the secrets of his heart are
+made manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship
+God, declaring that God verily is among you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>How comes it then, brethren, that when
+ye assemble together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a
+doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an
+interpretation? Let all things be done to edification.
+<sup>27</sup>If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by
+two, or at most by three, and one after another; and let one
+interpret. <sup>28</sup>But if there be not an interpreter, let
+him be silent in the church; but let him speak to himself and to
+God. <sup>29</sup>Let the prophets two or three speak, and let
+the others judge. <sup>30</sup>But if any thing should be
+revealed to one sitting by, let the first be silent.
+<sup>31</sup>For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may
+learn, and all be comforted. <sup>32</sup>And the spirits of the
+prophets are subject to the prophets. <sup>33</sup>For God is not
+the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all the churches of
+his saints.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>34</sup>Let your women be silent in the
+churches: for it is not permitted to them to speak: but to be in
+subjection, as also the law saith<sup><a href="#n99" id="f99"
+title="see footnote" name="f99">100</a></sup>. <sup>35</sup>But
+if they will learn any thing, let them ask their own husbands at
+home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
+<sup>36</sup>Went the word of God from you? or came it unto you
+only? <sup>37</sup>If any man thinketh that he is a prophet, or
+spiritually gifted, let him acknowledge that the things which I
+write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. <sup>38</sup>But
+if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
+<sup>39</sup>Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to
+prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. <sup>40</sup>Let
+all things be done with propriety, and orderly.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co115" id="co115">CHAP. XV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW I make known unto you,
+brethren, the gospel which I have preached unto you, and which ye
+have received, in which also ye have stood fast; <sup>2</sup>by
+which also ye are saved; if ye cleave to that word I have
+preached to you, except haply ye have believed in vain.
+<sup>3</sup>For I delivered to you among the first things that
+which I also had received, that Christ died for our sins,
+according to the scriptures; <sup>4</sup>and that he was buried,
+and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
+<sup>5</sup>and that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
+<sup>6</sup>afterwards he appeared before five hundred brethren
+at once; of whom the greater number remain alive unto this hour,
+but some also are gone to rest. <sup>7</sup>Afterwards he was
+seen of James; then of all the apostles. <sup>8</sup>And last of
+all he was seen also by me, who am but as an abortion.
+<sup>9</sup>For I am the least of the apostles, who am not meet
+to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
+<sup>10</sup>But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his
+grace which was given to me was not in vain; but I laboured more
+abundantly than they all; yet not I, but the grace of God which
+was with me. <sup>11</sup>Therefore whether I or they, so we
+preach, and so ye believed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>But if Christ be preached that he rose
+from the dead, how say some among you, that there is no
+resurrection of the dead? <sup>13</sup>But if there is no
+resurrection of the dead, neither is Christ risen:
+<sup>14</sup>and if Christ be not risen, vain indeed is our
+preaching, and vain also your faith. <sup>15</sup>Yea, and we
+also are found false witnesses for God; because we have testified
+on the behalf of God, that he raised up Christ: whom he raised
+not up, if indeed the dead are not raised. <sup>16</sup>For if
+the dead are not raised, neither is Christ risen:
+<sup>17</sup>and if Christ be not risen, your faith is vain; ye
+are yet in your sins. <sup>18</sup>Then also they who have fallen
+asleep in Christ have perished. <sup>19</sup>If in this life only
+we have hope in Christ, we are more miserable than all other
+men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>But now is Christ risen from the dead,
+and become the first-fruit of those who have fallen asleep.
+<sup>21</sup>For since by man came death, by man came also the
+resurrection of the dead. <sup>22</sup>For as in Adam all are
+dead, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. <sup>23</sup>But
+every one in his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; afterwards
+those that are Christ’s at his appearing. <sup>24</sup>Then
+cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, and
+the Father; when he shall have destroyed every dominion and every
+authority and power. <sup>25</sup>For he must reign, until he
+hath put all enemies under his feet. <sup>26</sup>The last enemy
+shall be destroyed, death. <sup>27</sup>For he hath put all
+things under his feet. But when he saith, that all things are put
+under him, it is evident that there is an exception of him, who
+subjected all things to him. <sup>28</sup>But when he shall have
+put all things under him, then also the Son himself shall be
+subjected to him who put all things under him, that God may be
+all in all. <sup>29</sup>Else what will they do who are baptised?
+for the dead, if wholly dead they rise no more. Why are they then
+baptised for the dead? <sup>30</sup>and why do we also expose
+ourselves to danger every hour? <sup>31</sup>I solemnly declare
+by all the joy over you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I
+die daily. <sup>32</sup>If after the manner of men I have fought
+with wild beasts at Ephesus, of what advantage would it be to me,
+if the dead did not rise again? shall we eat and drink; because
+to-morrow we die? <sup>33</sup>Be not deceived: evil
+conversations corrupt good manners. <sup>34</sup>Awake as the
+righteous, and sin not; for some have an ignorance of God: I
+speak this to your shame.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>But will any man say, How are the dead
+raised up? and with what body do they come? <sup>36</sup>Thou
+fool! what thou sowest is not quickened except it die:
+<sup>37</sup>and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not the body
+which shall be afterwards, but the bare grain, perhaps of wheat,
+or of some of the other seeds: <sup>38</sup>but God giveth it a
+body as he pleaseth, and to each of the seeds its peculiar
+body.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>39</sup>All flesh is not the same flesh: but
+there is one kind of flesh of men, and another flesh of cattle,
+and another of fishes, and another of birds. <sup>40</sup>Also
+there are celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory
+of the celestial is one, and that of the terrestrial another.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>41</sup>There is one glory of the sun; and
+another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for
+star differeth from star in glory. <sup>42</sup>So also is the
+resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised
+in incorruption: <sup>43</sup>it is sown in dishonour; it is
+raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
+<sup>44</sup>it is sown an animal body; it is raised a spiritual
+body. There is an animal body, and there is a spiritual body.
+<sup>45</sup>And so it is written, There was a first man Adam a
+living soul; a last Adam a quickening spirit. <sup>46</sup>But
+that which is spiritual was not first, but that which is animal;
+and afterward that which is spiritual. <sup>47</sup>The first man
+was of the earth, earthly; the second man was the Lord from
+heaven. <sup>48</sup>As is the earthly, so are they also that are
+earthly: and as is the heavenly, such also are they that are
+heavenly. <sup>49</sup>And as we have borne the image of the
+earthly, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>50</sup>But this I say, brethren, that flesh
+and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God: neither doth
+corruption inherit incorruption. <sup>51</sup>Behold, I shew you
+a mystery; we shall not indeed all sleep, but we shall all be
+changed, <sup>52</sup>in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at
+the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall
+be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
+<sup>53</sup>For that which is corruptible must put on
+incorruption, and that which is mortal must put on immortality.
+<sup>54</sup>So when that which is corruptible shall have put on
+incorruption, and that which is mortal shall have put on
+immortality, then shall come to pass the saying which is written,
+Death is swallowed up in victory. <sup>55</sup>O death, where is
+thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? <sup>56</sup>The sting
+of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
+<sup>57</sup>But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory
+through our Lord Jesus Christ. <sup>58</sup>Wherefore, my beloved
+brethren, be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work
+of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the
+Lord.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co116" id="co116">CHAP. XVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW concerning the
+collection which is for the saints, as I have given an order to
+the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. <sup>2</sup>On the first
+day of the week let every one of you set apart with himself,
+treasuring it up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I
+come there may be then no gatherings. <sup>3</sup>But when I
+come, whosoever you shall approve by letters, those will I send
+to carry your charity to Jerusalem. <sup>4</sup>But if it be of
+importance that I should go also, they shall go with me.
+<sup>5</sup>Now I will come unto you when I have passed through
+Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia); <sup>6</sup>and
+perhaps I shall abide with you, yea and winter with you, that you
+may send me forward whithersoever I go. <sup>7</sup>For I will
+not see you now in passing, but I hope to remain some
+considerable time with you if the Lord permit. <sup>8</sup>But I
+shall abide at Ephesus until the Pentecost: <sup>9</sup>for there
+is opened to me a great door, and effectual, and there are many
+adversaries.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>But if Timothy come, see that he may
+be among you without fear: for he worketh the Lord’s work, as I
+also do. <sup>11</sup>Let no man therefore treat him with
+disrespect; but forward him on his way in peace, that he may come
+to me; for I expect him with the brethren.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>As concerning brother Apollos, I
+besought him much that he would come to you with the brethren;
+but it was not at all his wish to come at this time: but he will
+come when he can find a good opportunity.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be
+manful, be strong. <sup>14</sup>Let all your concerns be
+transacted in love.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Now I exhort you, brethren, (ye know
+the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia,
+and they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints:)
+<sup>16</sup>wherefore submit yourselves to such, and to every
+one that worketh with us and laboureth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>I rejoice in the arrival of Stephanas,
+and Fortunatus, and Achaicus; because what was lacking from you,
+they have supplied. <sup>18</sup>For they have refreshed my
+spirit and yours; respect therefore such men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>The churches of Asia salute you.
+Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church
+which is in their house. <sup>20</sup>All the brethren salute
+you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>The salutation of Paul with mine own
+hand. <sup>22</sup>If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let
+him be Anathema, Maranatha.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
+with you. <sup>24</sup>My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.
+Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">The first epistle to the Corinthians was written
+from Philippi by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and
+Timothy.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="font-size:125%"><a name="co21" id="co21"><span class="t3 ls1">THE SECOND EPISTLE</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt2">PAUL THE APOSTLE</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span class="ls4">CORINTHIAN</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL an apostle of Jesus
+Christ by the will of God, and Timothy a brother, to the church
+of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all
+Achaia: <sup>2</sup>grace unto you, and peace from God our
+Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Blessed be the God and Father of our
+Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and God of all
+consolation; <sup>4</sup>who comforteth us in all our
+tribulation, that we might be able to comfort those who are in
+all tribulation, by the consolation with which we ourselves are
+comforted of God. <sup>5</sup>Because as the sufferings of Christ
+abound in us, so through Christ aboundeth also our consolation.
+<sup>6</sup>But whether we be afflicted, it is for your
+consolation and salvation, which is effectually wrought by
+patient endurance of the same sufferings which we also suffer; or
+if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
+<sup>7</sup>And our hope of you is sure, knowing that as ye are
+partakers of the sufferings, so also of the consolation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>For we would not have you ignorant,
+brethren, of the tribulation which came to us in Asia, that above
+measure we have been burdened beyond our strength, so that we
+despaired even of life: <sup>9</sup>for we ourselves, in
+ourselves have received the sentence of death, that we should
+have no confidence in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead.
+<sup>10</sup>Who from so imminent a prospect of death hath
+delivered us, and still delivers: in whom we trust also that he
+will yet deliver us: <sup>11</sup>ye also labouring together for
+us in prayer, that from many persons thanks may be given on our
+behalf for the gifts bestowed on us by many.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>For our glorying is this, the
+testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly
+sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we
+have conducted ourselves in the world, and peculiarly towards
+you. <sup>13</sup>For we write no other things to you than those
+which you know and acknowledge; and I trust also ye will
+acknowledge them even to the end. <sup>14</sup>As also ye have
+acknowledged us in part, that we are your glory, as also ye are
+ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>And in this confidence I was intending
+to come unto you a second time, that ye might receive a second
+blessing; <sup>16</sup>and through you to pass into Macedonia,
+and again from Macedonia return unto you, and by you to be
+forwarded on my journey towards Judea. <sup>17</sup>Such then
+being my intention, did I indeed change it with levity? or the
+things which I purpose, do I purpose after the flesh, that with
+me there should be yea, yea, and nay, nay? <sup>18</sup>But as
+sure as God is true, our word to you was not yea and nay.
+<sup>19</sup>For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached
+among you by us—by me and Silvanus and Timotheus—was not yea and
+nay, but there was yea in him; <sup>20</sup>for all the promises
+of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by
+us.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Now he that confirmeth us with you in
+Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; <sup>22</sup>who also hath
+put his seal upon us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in
+our hearts.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>But I appeal to God as a witness unto
+my soul, that to spare you I have not yet come to Corinth:
+<sup>24</sup>not that we have dominion over your faith, but are
+fellow-helpers of your joy; for by faith ye stand.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co22" id="co22">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>UT I prescribed to myself
+this rule, not to come again to you with sorrow. <sup>2</sup>For
+if I make you sorry, who is he that maketh me glad, but he that
+is made sorrowful by me? <sup>3</sup>And I have written unto you
+for this very purpose, that I might not, when I come to you, have
+sorrow from those in whom I ought to rejoice, having confidence
+in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. <sup>4</sup>For
+out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with
+many tears, not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know
+the love which I have more abundantly towards you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Now if any person hath given cause for
+grief, he hath not grieved me <i>merely</i>, but partly all of
+you; that I may add no farther burden. <sup>6</sup>Sufficient for
+such person is that chastisement which hath been inflicted by the
+majority of you. <sup>7</sup>Wherefore, on the contrary, ye
+rather ought to forgive and comfort him, lest such a one be
+swallowed up with excess of sorrow. <sup>8</sup>Wherefore I
+exhort you to confirm your love towards him. <sup>9</sup>For to
+this end also have I written, that I may know by this proof of
+you if ye are obedient in all things. <sup>10</sup>But to
+whomsoever ye forgive any thing, so do I; and if I forgive any
+thing, to whom I forgive, for your sakes I do it, in the person
+of Jesus Christ, <sup>11</sup>that no advantage be gained over us
+by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his devices.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>But when I came to Troas to preach the
+Gospel of Christ, though a door was opened unto me by the Lord,
+<sup>13</sup>I had no test in my spirit on my not finding there
+Titus my brother: so taking my leave of them I went forth unto
+Macedonia. <sup>14</sup>But thanks be to God, who causeth us
+always to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of
+his knowledge by us in every place. <sup>15</sup>For we are a
+sweet odour of Christ to God in those who are saved, and in those
+who perish. <sup>16</sup>To the one we are the odour of death
+unto death, to the other the odour of life unto life: and who is
+sufficient for these things? <sup>17</sup>For we are not as the
+many, adulterating the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as
+of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co23" id="co23">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">D</span>O we begin again to
+commend ourselves? or need we, as some, commendatory letters to
+you, or commendatory letters from you? <sup>2</sup>Ye are our
+letter written in our hearts, acknowledged and read of all men:
+<sup>3</sup>because ye are manifestly seen to be the letter of
+Christ, of which we have been the secretaries, written not with
+ink, but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tables of stone,
+but on the fleshly tables of the heart. <sup>4</sup>And such
+confidence have we through Christ towards God: <sup>5</sup>not
+that we are sufficient of ourselves to account any thing of
+ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God. <sup>6</sup>Who hath
+made us also able ministers of the new testament, not of the
+letter but of the spirit; for the letter killeth, but the spirit
+giveth life.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>For if the ministry of death in letters
+graven on stone, was attended with glory, so that the children of
+Israel could not keep their eyes fixed upon the countenance of
+Moses, because of the glory of his countenance, though
+<i>soon</i> evanescent; <sup>8</sup>how much more will not the
+ministry of the Spirit be attended with glory? <sup>9</sup>For if
+the ministry of condemnation is glory, much more doth the
+ministry of righteousness excel in glory. <sup>10</sup>For that
+which was glorious hath no glory, comparatively, because of the
+glory which excelleth. <sup>11</sup>For if that which was
+abolished came in a glorious manner, much more is that which
+remaineth glorious.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Having therefore such a hope, we use
+much freedom of speech. <sup>13</sup>And <i>act</i> not as Moses
+who spread a veil over his face, in order that the children of
+Israel might not look stedfastly to the end of that which should
+be abolished. <sup>14</sup>But their understandings were
+darkened: for unto this day the same veil in their reading the
+old testament abideth unremoved; which veil is taken away by
+Christ. <sup>15</sup>For unto this day, when Moses is read, the
+veil is spread over their hearts. <sup>16</sup>Nevertheless, when
+Israel shall turn unto the Lord, the veil shall be taken
+away.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where
+the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. <sup>18</sup>And we
+all with face unveiled, beholding the glory of the Lord
+<i>reflected</i> as in a mirror, according to the same image,
+receive a transformation from glory into glory, as by the Lord,
+the Spirit.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co24" id="co24">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEREFORE having this
+ministry, as we have obtained mercy, we faint not;
+<sup>2</sup>but have renounced all shameful secret practices, not
+conducting ourselves with artifice, nor deceitfully disguising
+the word of God, but by clear manifestation of the truth,
+commending ourselves to every man’s conscience as in the presence
+of God. <sup>3</sup>And if now our gospel be hid, it is hid from
+those who are lost: <sup>4</sup>among whom the god of this world
+hath blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the light of the
+gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should
+not dart its bright beams upon them. <sup>5</sup>For we preach
+not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your
+servants for Jesus’ sake. <sup>6</sup>For the God who commanded
+the light to shine out of darkness, he hath shined into our
+hearts, to give illumination of the knowledge of the glory of God
+in the face of Jesus Christ. <sup>7</sup>But we have this
+treasure in earthen vessels, that the transcendent excellence of
+the power might be of God, and not of us.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>We are afflicted on every side, yet not
+reduced to extremities; under difficulties, yet not in despair;
+<sup>9</sup>persecuted, yet not abandoned; cast down, but not
+destroyed; <sup>10</sup>always bearing about in the body the
+death pangs of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be
+manifested in our body. <sup>11</sup>For we who are yet alive are
+continually delivered up to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life
+also of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
+<sup>12</sup>Wherefore death indeed is working in us, but life in
+you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Having then the same spirit of faith,
+according as it is written, I believed, and therefore I have
+spoken<sup><a href="#n100" id="f100" title="see footnote" name="f100">101</a></sup>, we also believe, and therefore speak;
+<sup>14</sup>knowing that he who raised up our Lord Jesus Christ,
+will raise up us also through Jesus, and present us together with
+you. <sup>15</sup>For all things are for your sakes, that the
+abundant grace, through the thanksgiving of more persons, may
+more abound to the glory of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Therefore we never faint; for though
+our outward man decay, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
+<sup>17</sup>For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a
+transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;
+<sup>18</sup>whilst we direct our aim not to the things which are
+seen, but to the things which are not seen: for the things which
+are seen are temporary, but the things that are not seen are
+eternal.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co25" id="co25">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OR we know that if our
+earthly house of this tabernacle should be taken down, we have a
+building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the
+heavens. <sup>2</sup>For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to
+be clothed with our mansion which is from heaven;
+<sup>3</sup>that so invested, we may not be found naked.
+<sup>4</sup>For we which are in this tabernacle, groan, being
+burdened; wherein we desire not to be unclothed, but clothed
+upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up of life.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>But he that hath wrought us for this
+very thing is God, who also hath given us the earnest of the
+spirit. <sup>6</sup>Therefore we have always confidence, and know
+that whilst we are indwelling in the body, we are absent from the
+Lord: <sup>7</sup>(for we walk by faith, not by sight.)
+<sup>8</sup>We are confident indeed, and with pleasure expect to
+go out from the body, and to dwell within with the Lord:
+<sup>9</sup>wherefore also our ambition is, that whether dwelling
+in the body, or out of the body, we may be acceptable to him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>For we must all appear before the
+judgment-seat of Christ, that each may receive the things done in
+the body according to what he hath done, whether it be good, or
+whether it be evil. <sup>11</sup>Knowing therefore the terror of
+the Lord, we persuade men; but we have been made manifest to God,
+and I hope also have been made manifest in your consciences.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>For we commend not ourselves again
+unto you, but give you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that
+ye may have an answer for those who glory in countenance, and not
+in heart. <sup>13</sup>For if we are transported out of
+ourselves, it is for God; or if we are sober-minded, it is for
+your sake. <sup>14</sup>For the love of Christ constraineth us,
+because we judge thus, that if one died for all, then were all
+dead: <sup>15</sup>and he died for all, that they who live should
+not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him that died for
+them, and rose again.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Wherefore from the present moment know
+we no man after the flesh: yea though we have also known Christ
+after the flesh, yet so henceforth know we him no more.
+<sup>17</sup>Wherefore if any person be in Christ, he is a new
+creation: the old things are passed away; behold, all things are
+become new. <sup>18</sup>But all things are of God, who hath
+reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us
+the ministry of reconciliation; <sup>19</sup>namely, that God was
+in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing to
+them their offences: and hath committed to us the word of
+reconciliation. <sup>20</sup>Therefore we are ambassadors for
+Christ, as though God exhorted you by us; we entreat you for
+Christ’s sake, be ye reconciled to God. <sup>21</sup>For he hath
+made him, who knew no sin, to be a sin offering for us, that we
+might become the righteousness of God in him.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co26" id="co26">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>E then as labourers with
+him, exhort you also that ye receive not the grace of God in
+vain: <sup>2</sup>for he saith, “In an acceptable time have I
+heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I succoured thee
+<sup><a href="#n101" id="f101" title="see footnote" name="f101">102</a></sup>.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold,
+now is the day of salvation. <sup>3</sup>Giving no offence in any
+thing, that the ministry be not blamed: <sup>4</sup>but in every
+thing approving ourselves as ministers of God, in much patience,
+in afflictions, in necessities, in straits, <sup>5</sup>in
+stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings,
+in fastings, <sup>6</sup>in purity, in knowledge, in
+long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love
+unfeigned, <sup>7</sup>by the word of truth, by the power of God,
+with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left,
+<sup>8</sup>through honour and dishonour, through evil report and
+good report: as deceivers, yet true men; <sup>9</sup>as unknown,
+though well known; as dying, and lo! we live; as chastened, yet
+not given over to death; <sup>10</sup>as sorrowful, yet always
+rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and
+yet possessing all things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Our mouth is opened unto you, O
+Corinthians! our heart is enlarged. <sup>12</sup>Ye are not
+straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
+<sup>13</sup>Let us have a like return; I speak as unto children;
+be ye also enlarged.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Be not unequally yoked with infidels;
+for what participation hath righteousness with unrighteousness?
+and what fellowship <i>is there</i> between light and darkness?
+<sup>15</sup>and what concord of Christ with Belial? or what
+share hath he that believeth with an infidel? <sup>16</sup>or
+what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the
+temple of the living God; as God hath said, “I will inhabit in
+them, and walk about in them; and I will be their God, and they
+shall be for me a people<sup><a href="#n102" id="f102" title="see footnote" name="f102">103</a></sup>.”
+<sup>17</sup>“Wherefore go forth from the midst of them, and be
+ye separated, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean; and I
+will receive you<sup><a href="#n103" id="f103" title="see footnote" name="f103">104</a></sup>, <sup>18</sup>and I will
+be as a father unto you, and ye shall be to me for sons and
+daughters, saith the Lord Almighty<sup><a href="#n104" id="f104" title="see footnote" name="f104">105</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co27" id="co27">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">H</span>AVING therefore these
+promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement
+of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
+<sup>2</sup>Give us a favourable reception: we have injured no
+man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
+<sup>3</sup>I speak not for your condemnation, for I have already
+said, that ye are in our hearts to die and live together.
+<sup>4</sup>Great is my freedom of speech to you, great is my
+glorying over you: I am filled with consolation, I overflow with
+joy in all our tribulation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>For when we were come into Macedonia,
+our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side;
+without were fightings; within were fears. <sup>6</sup>But God
+that comforteth the lowly comforted us by the coming of Titus:
+<sup>7</sup>and not by his coming only, but also by the
+consolation wherewith he had been comforted among you, declaring
+to us your fervent desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so
+that I rejoiced the more.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>For if I grieved you by a letter, I do
+not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that this letter
+made you sorry, though but for a season. <sup>9</sup>Now I
+rejoice, not that ye have been made sorrowful, but that ye have
+sorrowed unto repentance; for ye have been made sorry in a godly
+manner, that ye might receive damage from us in nothing.
+<sup>10</sup>For sorrow of a godly sort worketh repentance unto
+salvation never to be repented of, but worldly sorrow worketh
+death. <sup>11</sup>For behold this very thing, that ye were made
+sorry after a godly manner, how great diligence did it produce in
+you! yea, what apologizing! yea, what indignation! yea, what
+fear! yea, what earnest desire! yea, what zeal! yea, what
+vengeance! In every step ye have approved yourselves as pure in
+this affair.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>And indeed though I wrote unto you, I
+did it not <i>merely</i> for his cause that had done the wrong,
+nor for his cause who had suffered the injury, but that our
+diligent attention for you might be more abundantly manifested to
+you in the presence of God. <sup>13</sup>Therefore we were
+comforted in your consolation; and exceeding abundantly the more
+rejoiced we in the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed
+by you all. <sup>14</sup>For if I have boasted of you to him in
+any thing, I am not ashamed; but as we have spoken all things to
+you in truth, so our boasting of you to Titus hath been found
+truth. <sup>15</sup>And his bowels more abundantly yearn over
+you, when he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear
+and trembling ye received him. <sup>16</sup>I rejoice therefore
+that in every thing I have confidence in you.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co28" id="co28">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW we inform you,
+brethren, of the grace of God which hath been bestowed on the
+churches of Macedonia; <sup>2</sup>that in a great trial of
+affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty,
+hath more abounded to the riches of their liberality.
+<sup>3</sup>For unto their power, I bear them witness, and above
+their power, they were voluntarily ready <i>to give</i>:
+<sup>4</sup>with much entreaty praying us that we would receive
+the gift, and <i>undertake</i> the communication of the
+contribution for the saints. <sup>5</sup>And not <i>merely</i> as
+we hoped, but gave themselves first to the Lord, and to us
+according to the will of God. <sup>6</sup>So that we exhorted
+Titus, that as he had been active before, so also he would
+perfect in you this grace also. <sup>7</sup>So as ye abound in
+every thing, in faith, and elocution, and knowledge, and in all
+diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this
+grace also.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>I speak not by commandment, but because
+of the forwardness of others, and to prove the genuineness of
+your love. <sup>9</sup>For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus
+Christ, that for your sake he became poor though he was rich,
+that ye by his poverty should be made rich. <sup>10</sup>And in
+this I give my opinion: for this is expedient for you, who have
+before begun not only to do, but also to be willing a year ago.
+<sup>11</sup>Now then accomplish also the doing it, that as there
+was a readiness to will, so there may be also to perform out of
+that which ye have. <sup>12</sup>For if there is first a ready
+mind, a man is acceptable according to what he hath, and not
+according to what he hath not. <sup>13</sup>For I mean not that
+there should be ease for others and a burden on you;
+<sup>14</sup>but that according to equality, your abundance on
+the present occasion should afford a supply for their deficiency,
+that their abundance also may supply your deficiency, that there
+may be equality. <sup>15</sup>According as it is written, “He
+that <i>gathered</i> much had no more than others, and he who
+<i>gathered</i> little, had no less<sup><a href="#n105" id="f105"
+title="see footnote" name="f105">106</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>But thanks be to God, who put the same
+solicitude for you into the heart of Titus. <sup>17</sup>For he
+received in deed the exhortation, but being more diligent, of his
+own ready mind he went unto you. <sup>18</sup>We have sent with
+him also a brother, whose praise in the gospel is <i>spread</i>
+through all the churches; <sup>19</sup>and not only so, but who
+was chosen by the churches as my fellow-traveller with this
+charity, ministered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and
+<i>to shew</i> your ready mind. <sup>20</sup>Avoiding this, that
+no man should lay any blame to us in this abundance which is
+administered by us: <sup>21</sup>providing what is fair, not only
+before the Lord, but also before men. <sup>22</sup>And we have
+sent with him our brother, whom we have often experienced in many
+things to be a man of diligence, but now much more diligent,
+through the great confidence which I have in you. <sup>23</sup>If
+<i>any inquire</i> concerning Titus, he is my companion and
+fellow-labourer to you; or our brethren <i>be inquired of</i>,
+they are the messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
+<sup>24</sup>Therefore shew unto them, and in the presence of the
+churches, a proof of your love, and of our <i>just</i> boasting
+in you.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co29" id="co29">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW concerning the
+contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write
+unto you. <sup>2</sup>For I know your readiness of mind, for
+which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia had made
+preparation a year ago; and your zeal hath stirred up very many.
+<sup>3</sup>But I have sent the brethren, that our glorying in
+you might not be vain in this matter; that as I have said, ye may
+be prepared. <sup>4</sup>Lest haply if the Macedonians come with
+me, and find you unprepared, we (not to say, you) may be
+confounded in this confidence of boasting. I <sup>5</sup>have
+thought it necessary therefore to exhort the brethren, that they
+would go before unto you, and prepare before your promised
+bounty, that it may be ready as a matter of bounty, and not as
+<i>extorted</i> of covetousness.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>But this I add, He that soweth
+sparingly, shall reap also sparingly, and he that soweth
+bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. <sup>7</sup>Let every
+man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or
+of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. <sup>8</sup>And
+God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that in every
+case having always all sufficiency, ye may abound unto every good
+work: <sup>9</sup>as it is written, “He hath scattered abroad, he
+hath given to the poor, his righteousness abideth for
+ever<sup><a href="#n106" id="f106" title="see footnote" name="f106">107</a></sup>.” <sup>10</sup>Now he that supplieth seed to
+the sower, shall also supply bread for food, and multiply your
+seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
+<sup>11</sup>being in every thing enriched unto all liberality,
+which <i>causeth</i> by us thanksgiving to God. <sup>12</sup>For
+the ministration of this <i>charitable</i> service not only
+abundantly supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but also
+overflows with many thanksgivings to God; <sup>13</sup>(while by
+the evidence of this ministration they glorify God for your
+professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your
+liberality towards them, and towards all men;) <sup>14</sup>and
+with their prayers for you, greatly longing after you, on account
+of the transcendent grace of God in you. <sup>15</sup>Thanks be
+to God for his inexpressible gift.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co210" id="co210">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW I Paul myself exhort
+you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who, when present,
+am indeed lowly among you, but being absent, am bold towards you.
+<sup>2</sup>But I pray, that when I am present I may not be bold
+with the confidence with which I purpose to act resolutely
+against some who think of us, as if we walked after the flesh.
+<sup>3</sup>For though we walk in the flesh, we war not after the
+flesh: <sup>4</sup>for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
+but mighty through God for the casting down the strong holds
+<i>of corruption</i>; <sup>5</sup>laying low proud reasonings,
+and every high thing which exalteth itself against the knowledge
+of God, and making every thought captive to the obedience of
+Christ: <sup>6</sup>and holding ourselves ready to avenge every
+act of disobedience, when your obedience is fully proved.
+<sup>7</sup>Regard ye the things that are personal? If any man is
+confident in himself that he is Christ’s, let him reflect again
+in himself, that as he is Christ’s, so are we Christ’s.
+<sup>8</sup>Yea, and if I should boast somewhat more highly of
+our authority, which the Lord hath given us for your edification,
+and not for your destruction, I shall not be ashamed;
+<sup>9</sup>that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by
+letters. <sup>10</sup>For his letters indeed, say they, are
+weighty and forcible, but his bodily presence is feeble, and his
+speech contemptible. <sup>11</sup>Let such a man be assured of
+this, that such as we are by word in our letters when absent,
+such also will we be in deed when we are present.
+<sup>12</sup>For we will not presume to put ourselves on the
+level, or compare ourselves with some who vaunt themselves; but
+they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves
+with themselves, have no understanding. <sup>13</sup>But we will
+not glory in things beyond our measure, but according to the
+measure of the rule which God hath marked out for us—a measure
+that hath reached even unto you. <sup>14</sup>For we stretch not
+our pretensions beyond bounds, as though we reached not unto you;
+for we have advanced even unto you in the gospel of Christ:
+<sup>15</sup>not boasting ourselves unmeasurably in other men’s
+labours; but having hope that when your faith is increased, we
+shall be enlarged by you according to our rule for more abundant
+usefulness, <sup>16</sup>to preach the gospel in the regions
+beyond you, and not to arrogate glory in another man’s line for
+things already prepared. <sup>17</sup>But he that glorieth, let
+him glory in the Lord. <sup>18</sup>For not he who commendeth
+himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commendeth.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co211" id="co211">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span> WISH ye would bear with
+me a little in my foolishness, yea indeed bear with me.
+<sup>2</sup>For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy; for I
+have espoused you to one husband, to present you a chaste virgin
+to Christ. <sup>3</sup>But I fear lest as the serpent beguiled
+Eve by his craftiness, so your minds should be corrupted from the
+simplicity which belongs to Christ. <sup>4</sup>For if he indeed
+that cometh preach another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or
+ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another
+gospel, which ye have not embraced, ye might well bear with him.
+<sup>5</sup>For I reckon myself to be nothing inferior to the
+very chief of the apostles. <sup>6</sup>For though I may be rude
+in speech, yet not in knowledge; but on every occasion we have
+been made manifest in all things among you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Am I chargeable with a fault (humbling
+myself that you might be exalted), that I preached to you the
+gospel of God freely? <sup>8</sup>I plundered other churches,
+receiving a provision from them, in order to minister to you.
+<sup>9</sup>And when I was with you, and in want, I was
+burdensome to no man; for my want the brethren who came from
+Macedonia supplied; and on every occasion I have kept myself from
+being burdensome, and will keep myself. <sup>10</sup>I protest,
+by the truth of Christ in me, that from this boasting no man
+shall seal up my lips in the regions of Achaia.
+<sup>11</sup>Wherefore? Because I love you not? God knoweth.
+<sup>12</sup>But what I do, I will do also, that I may cut off
+occasion from those who desire occasion, that wherein they boast,
+they may be found even as we. <sup>13</sup>For such are fake
+apostles, deceitful labourers, transforming themselves into
+apostles of Christ. <sup>14</sup>And no marvel! For Satan himself
+is transformed into an angel of light. <sup>15</sup>It is no
+wonder therefore if his ministers also be transformed as
+ministers of righteousness; whose end will be according to their
+works. <sup>16</sup>I repeat it again, Let no man suppose that I
+am a fool; but if otherwise, then as a fool receive me, that I
+too may boast myself a little. <sup>17</sup>What I speak, I speak
+not after the Lord, but as it were in folly in this confidence of
+boasting. <sup>18</sup>Seeing many boast themselves after the
+flesh, I will boast also. <sup>19</sup>For ye bear with fools
+easily when you are wise yourselves. <sup>20</sup>For ye bear if
+a man enslave you, if a man eat you up, if a man receive from
+you, if a man is insolent, if a man smite you on the face.
+<sup>21</sup>I speak with reference to the reproach <i>cast on
+me</i>, as though we were feeble; but wherein any man is bold (I
+speak in foolishness), I am bold also. <sup>22</sup>Are they
+Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed
+of Abraham? so am I. <sup>23</sup>Are they the ministers of
+Christ? (I speak foolishly) I am above <i>them</i>: in labours
+more abundantly, in stripes exceedingly more, in prisons more
+frequently, in the most immediate danger of death often.
+<sup>24</sup>Of the Jews five times I have received forty stripes
+save one. <sup>25</sup>Thrice I have been scourged with rods,
+once I have been stoned, thrice I have suffered shipwreck, a
+whole night and day I have passed in the deep; <sup>26</sup>in
+journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in
+perils from my own countrymen, in perils from the heathen, in
+perils in the city, in perils in the desert, in perils on the
+sea, in perils among false brethren; <sup>27</sup>in labour and
+travail, in watchings often, in fastings frequently, in hunger
+and thirst, in cold and nakedness; <sup>28</sup>and beside all
+these things from without, that accumulated burden which cometh
+on me daily, the care of all the churches. <sup>29</sup>Who is
+feeble, and am I not feeble? Who is offended, and am I not on
+fire? <sup>30</sup>If I must glory, I will glory in the things
+which respect my infirmities. <sup>31</sup>The God and Father of
+our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed for evermore, knoweth that
+I lie not. <sup>32</sup>In Damascus the governor under Aretas the
+king guarded the city of the Damascenes, intending to seize me;
+<sup>33</sup>and through a window in a basket I was let down by
+the wall, and escaped out of his hands.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co212" id="co212">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span>T is not expedient
+doubtless for me to boast. I will yet come to visions and
+revelations of the Lord. <sup>2</sup>I knew a man in Christ above
+fourteen years ago, (whether in the body I know not, or whether
+out of the body I know not: God knoweth;) such a one was caught
+up unto the third heavens. <sup>3</sup>And I knew such a man,
+(whether in the body or out of the body I know not: God knoweth,)
+<sup>4</sup>that he was caught up into paradise, and heard
+ineffable words, which it is not permitted to man to speak.
+<sup>5</sup>Of such a one will I boast; but in myself will I not
+boast, save in my infirmities. <sup>6</sup>For though I should be
+disposed to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I shall speak
+truth: but I desist, lest any man think of me above what he seeth
+me to be, or what he heareth of me. <sup>7</sup>And that I might
+not be lifted up above measure by the transcendent greatness of
+the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, the
+angel Satan, to buffet me, that I might not be lifted up above
+measure. <sup>8</sup>For this thrice I besought the Lord, that he
+might depart from me. <sup>9</sup>And he said unto me, My grace
+is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in
+weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my
+infirmities, that the power of Christ may fix its residence in
+me. <sup>10</sup>Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in
+reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for
+Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then am I strong.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Have I become a fool in boasting? ye
+have compelled me; for I ought to have been commended of you: for
+in nothing have I been inferior to the very chief apostles,
+though I be nothing. <sup>12</sup>The signs indeed of an apostle
+have been wrought among you in all patience, in miracles, and
+wonders, and mighty deeds. <sup>13</sup>For what is there wherein
+ye have been inferior to the other churches, except that I have
+not been burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrong.
+<sup>14</sup>Lo! I hold myself ready the third time to come unto
+you, and I will not burden you; for I seek not yours but you: for
+the children ought not to lay up treasure for their parents, but
+the parents for the children. <sup>15</sup>And I will most
+cheerfully spend and be spent for your souls, though the more
+abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>But admit it, I was not burdensome to
+you: but being crafty, I caught you with guile. <sup>17</sup>Did
+I make a gain of you by any one individual whom I sent unto you?
+<sup>18</sup>I entreated Titus <i>to go to you</i>, and with him
+I sent a brother. Did Titus make any advantage of you? walked we
+not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Think ye that we are again making an
+apology to you? In the sight of God speak we in Christ: but all
+things, beloved, for your edification. <sup>20</sup>For I am
+afraid that when I come I shall not find you such as I wish, and
+that I shall be found of you such as ye would not: lest haply
+there be contentions, jealousies, animosities, quarrels,
+backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: <sup>21</sup>and
+lest when I come to you again, my God should bow me down, and I
+should lament over many who have sinned before, and have not
+repented of the impurities, and whoredom, and lasciviousness
+which they have committed.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="co213" id="co213">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HIS third time I am
+coming to you: by the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every
+charge be established. <sup>2</sup>I have told you before, and I
+repeat it, as when I was present the second time, and now absent,
+I write to those who have sinned already, and to all the rest,
+that if I come again, I will not spare you: <sup>3</sup>since ye
+demand a proof that Christ speaketh in me, who to you-ward is not
+weak, but is mighty in you. <sup>4</sup>For though he was
+crucified in weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God: for we
+also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of
+God <i>displayed</i> towards you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Examine yourselves, whether ye are in
+the faith; prove your ownselves: know ye not your ownselves, that
+Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobate? <sup>6</sup>But I
+hope that ye shall know that we are not reprobate.
+<sup>7</sup>Now I pray unto God that ye do no evil, not that we
+should appear approved, but that you may do that which is
+laudable, though we should be as reprobates. <sup>8</sup>For we
+can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
+<sup>9</sup>For we rejoice when we are weak, but ye are strong:
+and this also we pray for, even your perfect establishment.
+<sup>10</sup>For this cause, though absent, I have written these
+things, that when I am present I may not use severity, according
+to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and
+not for destruction.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Finally, brethren, rejoice: be
+perfectly united together, be comforted, be of one mind, live in
+peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
+<sup>12</sup>Salute one another with a holy kiss.
+<sup>13</sup>All the saints salute you. <sup>14</sup>The grace of
+the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of
+the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">The second epistle to the Corinthians was written
+from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Luke.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:1.2em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="gal1" id="gal1">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE,</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO  THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.3em">GALATIAN</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL the apostle (not
+<i>sent</i> from men, nor by man, but by Jesus Christ, and our
+Father who raised him from the dead), <sup>2</sup>and all the
+brethren with me, to the churches of Galatia: <sup>3</sup>grace
+unto you, and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus
+Christ; <sup>4</sup>who gave himself for our sins, that he might
+pluck us out of this present wicked world, according to the will
+of God and our Father: <sup>5</sup>to whom be glory for ever and
+ever. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>I marvel that ye are so quickly
+departed from him that called you, by the grace of Christ into
+another gospel <sup>7</sup>which is not another; but there are
+certain persons who trouble you, and desire to pervert the gospel
+of Christ. <sup>8</sup>But though even we, or an angel from
+heaven, preach unto you another gospel, different from that which
+we have preached to you, let him be an anathema. <sup>9</sup>As
+we have before spoken, and I now repeat it again, If any man
+preach a gospel different from that ye have received, let him be
+anathema. <sup>10</sup>For do I now use persuasions from men, or
+from God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I
+should not be the servant of Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>But I give you to understand,
+brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not a
+merely human ministry. <sup>12</sup>For I neither received it
+from man, nor was taught, but by immediate revelation from Jesus
+Christ. <sup>13</sup>For ye have heard of my former manner of
+life, when I professed Judaism, that in the most outrageous
+manner I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:
+<sup>14</sup>and signalized myself in Judaism above many of those
+of my own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly a
+zealot for the traditions of my fathers. <sup>15</sup>But when it
+pleased God, who selected me from my mother’s womb, and called me
+by his grace, <sup>16</sup>to reveal his Son in me, that I might
+preach the glad tidings of him to the nations, immediately I
+conferred not with flesh and blood, <sup>17</sup>nor went up to
+Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went away
+into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
+<sup>18</sup>Afterwards at the expiration of three years I went
+up unto Jerusalem to pay a visit to Peter, and I abode with him
+fifteen days. <sup>19</sup>But I saw no other of the apostles
+except James, the Lord’s brother. <sup>20</sup>Now respecting the
+things which I write unto you, behold, in the presence of God, I
+lie not. <sup>21</sup>Afterwards I went into the regions of Syria
+and Cilicia; <sup>22</sup>and I was personally unknown to the
+churches of Judea, which are in Christ: <sup>23</sup>only they
+had heard, that he who persecuted us in time past, now preaches
+the faith which he once laid waste. <sup>24</sup>And they
+glorified God on my behalf.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="gal2" id="gal2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OURTEEN years afterwards
+I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also
+along with us. <sup>2</sup>And I went up then by revelation, and
+laid before them that gospel which I preach among the Heathen,
+but in private conference with those who were of the first
+importance, that haply I might not run, nor had run in vain.
+<sup>3</sup>And even Titus, who was with me, though a Greek, was
+not compelled to be circumcised: <sup>4</sup>but this I did
+because of false brethren artfully introduced, who came to pry
+into our liberty which we hold in Christ Jesus, that they might
+bring us into bondage: <sup>5</sup>to whom not even for an hour
+have we yielded subjection, that the truth of the gospel might
+abide with you. <sup>6</sup>But from those who appeared men of
+the greatest importance, (what sort of men soever they were it
+maketh no difference to me: God accepteth not a man’s person;)
+for these important personages in conference added nothing to me;
+<sup>7</sup>but contrariwise when they saw that I was entrusted
+with the gospel to the uncircumcision, as Peter was to the
+circumcision: <sup>8</sup>(for he that wrought powerfully by
+Peter in his apostolic mission to the circumcision, wrought
+mightily also by me among the Gentiles.) <sup>9</sup>And when
+they knew the grace which was bestowed on me, James and Cephas
+and John, who appeared to be the pillars <i>of the church</i>,
+gave unto me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we
+should go unto the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision:
+<sup>10</sup>only desiring that we would remember the poor—the
+very thing which I have also been diligent to perform.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>But when Peter came to Antioch I
+withstood him to his face, because he was blameable.
+<sup>12</sup>For before certain persons came from James, he did
+eat with the Gentiles, but when they were come, he withdrew, and
+separated himself, fearing those of the circumcision.
+<sup>13</sup>And the other Jews were guilty of the same
+dissimulation with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away by
+their hypocrisy. <sup>14</sup>But when I saw that they walked not
+directly according to the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter
+before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest as the Gentiles,
+and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to
+judaize? <sup>15</sup>We who are Jews by descent, and not sinners
+sprung from Gentiles, <sup>16</sup>knowing that a man is not
+justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus
+Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be
+justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law;
+because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
+<sup>17</sup>For if seeking to be justified by Christ, we also
+ourselves should be found sinners, is Christ then a minister of
+sin? God forbid. <sup>18</sup>For if I build up again the very
+same things which I have pulled down, I stamp myself a
+transgressor.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>For I through the law am dead to the
+law, that I should live unto God. <sup>20</sup>I am crucified
+with Christ, yet I live; though no more I, but Christ liveth in
+me: and my present life in the flesh, is a life by faith in the
+Son of God, who hath loved me, and delivered up himself for me.
+<sup>21</sup>I do not set at nought the grace of God; for if
+righteousness came by the law, truly Christ hath died in
+vain.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="gal3" id="gal3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">O</span> INFATUATED Galatians,
+who hath bewitched you that ye should not obey the truth? To whom
+Jesus Christ has been described, as before your eyes, crucified
+among you. <sup>2</sup>This only would I learn of you, Received
+ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or from hearing of the
+faith? <sup>3</sup>Are ye so senseless? having begun in the
+Spirit, are ye now made perfect in the flesh? <sup>4</sup>have ye
+suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>He therefore who ministereth to you a
+supply of the Spirit, and powerfully worketh miracles among you,
+doth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of the
+faith? <sup>6</sup>as Abraham believed in God, and it was imputed
+to him for righteousness. <sup>7</sup>Know then that they who are
+of faith, these are the children of Abraham. <sup>8</sup>And the
+scripture foreseeing that by faith God would justify the
+Gentiles, preached the gospel before unto Abraham, saying, that
+“In thee shall all the nations be blessed<sup><a href="#n107" id="f107" title="see footnote" name="f107">108</a></sup>.”
+<sup>9</sup>Wherefore they who are of faith are blessed with
+believing Abraham.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>For as many as are of the works of the
+law, are under a curse: for it is written, “Cursed is every one
+who continueth not in all the things written in the book of the
+law to do them<sup><a href="#n108" id="f108" title="see footnote" name="f108">109</a></sup>.” <sup>11</sup>But that by the law no
+man is justified before God is evident: because “The just by
+faith shall live<sup><a href="#n109" id="f109" title="see footnote" name="f109">110</a></sup>.” <sup>12</sup>Now the
+law is not by faith: but “The man that doeth these things shall
+live by them<sup><a href="#n110" id="f110" title="see footnote"
+name="f110">111</a></sup>.” <sup>13</sup>Christ hath redeemed us
+from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is
+written, “Cursed is every one who is hanged on a
+tree<sup><a href="#n111" id="f111" title="see footnote" name="f111">112</a></sup>:” <sup>14</sup>that unto the Gentiles the
+benediction pronounced on Abraham might come by Jesus Christ,
+that we might receive the promise of the Spirit by faith.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Brethren, I speak humanly; to use a
+similitude, a man’s testament, if it be passed in legal form, no
+man can vacate, or add thereunto. <sup>16</sup>But to Abraham
+were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, To
+seeds, as unto many persons; but as to an individual, and to thy
+seed, which is Christ. <sup>17</sup>Now this I say, the covenant
+confirmed of God to Christ, the law, which was given three
+hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, so as to vacate
+the promise. <sup>18</sup>For if the inheritance is of the law,
+it is no more by promise; but to Abraham God gave it freely by
+promise.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>To what end then was the law given? It
+was given on account of transgressions, until that seed should
+come to whom the promise was made, being delivered through the
+ministry of angels into the hand of a mediator. <sup>20</sup>But
+the mediator of the one <i>seed</i> he is not, though God is
+one.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Is the law then contrary to the
+promises of God? God forbid. For if there had been a law given
+which was capable of procuring life, verily righteousness would
+have been by the law. <sup>22</sup>But the scripture hath shut up
+all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ
+might be given to those who believe.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>But before the faith came, we were in
+ward under the law, shut up together for the faith that should be
+revealed. <sup>24</sup>Wherefore the law was our conductor, as of
+children, to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
+<sup>25</sup>But when faith was come, we were no longer under a
+pædagogue. <sup>26</sup>For ye are all the sons of God through
+faith in Christ Jesus. <sup>27</sup>For as many of you as have
+been baptised into Christ, have been invested with Christ.
+<sup>28</sup>There is no more Jew or Gentile, there is no more
+slave or freeman, there is no more male or female: but ye are all
+one in Christ Jesus. <sup>29</sup>But if ye are Christ’s, then
+are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="gal4" id="gal4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW I affirm, that as long
+as the heir is an infant, he differeth nothing from a servant,
+though he be master of all; <sup>2</sup>but is under tutors and
+trustees until the time fixed by his father. <sup>3</sup>So we
+also, when we were infants, were in bondage under the first
+elementary principles of the world: <sup>4</sup>but when the
+fulness of time was come, God sent forth his Son born of a woman,
+born under the law, <sup>5</sup>that he might redeem those who
+were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
+<sup>6</sup>But because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the
+Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father!
+<sup>7</sup>Therefore thou art no more a slave, but a son, and if
+a son, an heir also of God through Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>But at that time when ye knew not God,
+ye served those who by nature are not gods. <sup>9</sup>But now
+after having known God, or rather being known of God, how turn ye
+back again to those weak and beggarly elements, to which again a
+second time ye desire to be in bondage? <sup>10</sup>Ye observe
+days, and months, and times, and years. <sup>11</sup>I am afraid
+for you, lest haply I have bestowed on you labour in vain.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Be as I am, for I also am as ye are,
+brethren—this is my request to you: ye have not injured me in the
+least. <sup>13</sup>Ye know that with infirmity of flesh I
+preached to you the gospel at the first. <sup>14</sup>And my
+temptation, which was in my flesh, ye despised not, nor rejected
+with disgust; but as an angel of God ye received me, even as
+Christ Jesus himself. <sup>15</sup>What then was your
+blessedness, for I bear witness to you that, if it were possible,
+ye would have plucked out your eyes, and given them to me.
+<sup>16</sup>Am I therefore become your enemy because I tell you
+the truth?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>They affect zeal for you, not
+honourably; but they wish to exclude us, that you may be
+zealously attached to them. <sup>18</sup>It is good indeed to be
+zealously affected in a good cause always, and not only when I am
+present with you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>My little children of whom I travail
+in birth again, until Christ be formed in you, <sup>20</sup>I
+wish I could be with you now, and change my address; for I am in
+doubt about you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Tell me, ye that desire to be under
+the law, do ye not hear the law? <sup>22</sup>For it is
+written<sup><a href="#n112" id="f112" title="see footnote" name="f112">113</a></sup> that Abraham had two sons, the one by a
+bondwoman, and the other by a free. <sup>23</sup>Now the son of
+the bond-maid was born after the flesh, but that by the free
+woman was by promise. <sup>24</sup>Which things are allegorical;
+for these are the two covenants, the one from mount Sinai,
+gendering unto bondage, which is represented by Agar.
+<sup>25</sup>For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and
+corresponds with Jerusalem that now is, and is in bondage with
+her children. <sup>26</sup>But the Jerusalem above is free, which
+is the mother of us all. <sup>27</sup>For it is written,
+“Rejoice, thou barren who bearest not, cry out and shout for joy,
+thou that travailest not, for more are the children of her that
+was desolate, than of her which had an husband<sup><a href="#n113" id="f113" title="see footnote" name="f113">114</a></sup>.” <sup>28</sup>So we, brethren, as Isaac,
+are the children of the promise. <sup>29</sup>But as then he that
+was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the
+Spirit, even so is it now. <sup>30</sup>But what saith the
+scripture? “Cast out the bond-woman and her son for the son of
+the bond-maid shall in no wise inherit with the son of the free
+woman<sup><a href="#n114" id="f114" title="see footnote" name="f114">115</a></sup>.” <sup>31</sup>So then, brethren, we are not
+the children of the bondwoman, but of the free.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="gal5" id="gal5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">S</span>TAND fast therefore in
+the liberty with which Christ has made you free, and be not again
+held under a yoke of bondage. <sup>2</sup>Behold, I Paul declare
+to you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ will be of no advantage
+to you. <sup>3</sup>And again, I testify to every man who is
+circumcised, that he is under an obligation to keep the whole
+law. <sup>4</sup>Ye have vacated all expectations from Christ, as
+many of you as are justified by the law; ye are fallen from
+grace. <sup>5</sup>For we in spirit by faith expect the hope of
+righteousness. <sup>6</sup>For in Christ Jesus neither
+circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith
+exerting its energy by love. <sup>7</sup>Ye were running well:
+who hath hindered you that ye should not obey the truth?
+<sup>8</sup>This persuasion cometh not from him who called you.
+<sup>9</sup>A little leaven leaveneth the whole mass.
+<sup>10</sup>I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye
+will be no otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear
+condign punishment whosoever he be.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>But I, brethren, if I yet preach
+circumcision, why am I still persecuted? then indeed the offence
+of the cross is at an end. <sup>12</sup>I wish that they who
+trouble you were cut off from you. <sup>13</sup>For ye have been
+called unto liberty, brethren; only use not that liberty as a
+pretext for carnality, but in love be subject one to another.
+<sup>14</sup>For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, even in
+this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. <sup>15</sup>But
+if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not
+consumed by one another.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>But I say, Walk in the Spirit, and ye
+will not fulfil the lust of the flesh. <sup>17</sup>For the flesh
+hath appetites contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit contrary to
+the flesh, and these act in opposition the one to the other: so
+that ye do not the things which ye would. <sup>18</sup>But if ye
+are under the conduct of the Spirit, ye are not under the
+law.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Now the works of the flesh are
+evident, which are these: adultery, whoredom, impurity,
+lasciviousness, <sup>20</sup>idolatry, magical charms, enmities,
+strifes, jealousies, animosities, quarrels, divisions, heresies,
+<sup>21</sup>envyings, murders, drunkenness, revels, and the like
+of these, concerning which I tell you now, as I have told you
+already, that they who live in such practices shall not inherit
+the kingdom of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
+joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity,
+<sup>23</sup>meekness, temperance; against such there is no law.
+<sup>24</sup>But they who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh
+with its passions and irregular appetites. <sup>25</sup>If we
+live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
+<sup>26</sup>Let us not be vain-glorious, irritating one another,
+envying one another.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="gal6" id="gal6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>RETHREN, if a man also be
+surprised into any act of offence, ye that are spiritual, replace
+such a one in the spirit of meekness; keeping an attentive eye on
+thyself, lest thou also be tempted. <sup>2</sup>Bear ye one
+another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
+<sup>3</sup>For if any man conceits that he is something when he
+is nothing, he deceiveth himself. <sup>4</sup>But let every man
+bring his own work to the test, and then shall he have glorying
+in himself alone, and not <i>by comparison</i> with another.
+<sup>5</sup>For every man shall bear his own burden.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Let him who is a learner of the word
+communicate to his instructor in all good things. <sup>7</sup>Be
+not deceived; God is not to be trifled with: for whatsoever a man
+soweth, that shall he also reap. <sup>8</sup>For he that soweth
+unto his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption, and he that
+soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
+<sup>9</sup>Let us not then be weary of well-doing; for in due
+time we shall reap, if we faint not. <sup>10</sup>Well then,
+whilst we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, but
+especially unto those who are of the household of faith.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Ye see in how many words I have
+written unto you with my own hand. <sup>12</sup>As many as wish
+to make a fair appearance in the flesh, they compel you to be
+circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the
+cross of Christ. <sup>13</sup>For even they who are themselves
+circumcised do not keep the law, but desire you to be
+circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. <sup>14</sup>But
+God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord
+Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto
+the world, <sup>15</sup>For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
+availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
+<sup>16</sup>And as many as shall walk after this rule, peace be
+upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Henceforth let no man trouble me; for
+I bear the marks of our Lord Jesus Christ in my body.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
+with your spirit, brethren. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">To the Galatians, written from Rome.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:1.2em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="eph1" id="eph1">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE,</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO  THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.2em">EPHESIAN</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, an apostle of Jesus
+Christ, by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus,
+and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: <sup>2</sup>grace be unto
+you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus
+Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Blessed be the God and Father of our
+Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual
+blessing in heavenly things in Christ; <sup>4</sup>as he hath
+elected us in him before the foundation of the world, that we
+should be holy and blameless before him in love:
+<sup>5</sup>having predestinated us for his adopted children by
+Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his
+will, <sup>6</sup>to the praise of the glory of his grace,
+whereby he hath made us acceptable in that beloved one;
+<sup>7</sup>in whom we have redemption through his blood, even
+the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
+<sup>8</sup>wherein he hath abounded towards us with all wisdom
+and intelligence, <sup>9</sup>having made known to us the mystery
+of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in
+himself; <sup>10</sup>at the dispensation of the fulness of the
+appointed times to gather together under one head all things in
+Christ, whether they be things in heaven or things in earth, in
+him: <sup>11</sup>in whom also we have obtained our inheritance,
+predestinated according to the purpose of him who effectually
+worketh all things according to the counsel of his own will:
+<sup>12</sup>that we should be to the praise of his glory, who
+first had hope in Christ. <sup>13</sup>In whom ye also
+<i>trusted</i> after ye had heard the word of truth, the gospel
+of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been
+sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, <sup>14</sup>which is the
+earnest of our inheritance, until the final redemption, acquired
+by him, come, to the praise of his glory.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>For this cause I also, since I heard
+of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love ye have to all
+saints, <sup>16</sup>have not ceased offering up my praises for
+you, making mention of you in my prayers, <sup>17</sup>that the
+God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you
+the spirit of wisdom and revelation by the knowledge of him;
+<sup>18</sup>the eyes of your understanding being enlightened,
+that you may know what is the hope to which he hath called you,
+and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance for the
+saints, <sup>19</sup>and what the transcendent greatness of his
+power in us, who believe, according to the energy of his mighty
+strength <sup>20</sup>which he displayed in Christ when he raised
+him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the
+heavenly regions, <sup>21</sup>far above all principality, and
+authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named,
+not only in this world, but also in that which is to come;
+<sup>22</sup>and hath put all things under his feet, and hath
+appointed him head over all to the church, <sup>23</sup>which is
+his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="eph2" id="eph2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND you hath he quickened,
+who were dead in trespasses and sins, <sup>2</sup>wherein in
+times past ye walked after the fashion of this world, after the
+prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now worketh with
+energy in the children of disobedience: <sup>3</sup>among whom
+also we all have had our conversation in time past, in the lusts
+of the flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the
+mind, and were by nature children of wrath, as well as the rest.
+<sup>4</sup>But God, being rich in mercy, through the great love
+with which he hath loved us, <sup>5</sup>though we were dead in
+sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are
+saved,) <sup>6</sup>and hath raised us up together with him, and
+made us sit down together in the heavenly regions in Christ
+Jesus. <sup>7</sup>That he might shew forth in the ages to come
+the transcendent riches of his grace, in the kindness shewed to
+us in Christ Jesus. <sup>8</sup>For by grace ye are saved through
+faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
+<sup>9</sup>not by works, lest any man should boast;
+<sup>10</sup>for we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus
+unto good works, for which God hath before prepared us, that we
+should walk therein.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Wherefore remember that ye in time
+past were Gentiles in the flesh, who are called uncircumcision by
+that called circumcision made by hands in the flesh;
+<sup>12</sup>that ye were at that time without Christ, alienated
+from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants
+of promise, having no hope, and atheists in the world:
+<sup>13</sup>but now in Christ Jesus, ye who formerly were far
+off, are become nigh by the blood of Christ. <sup>14</sup>For he
+is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the
+middle wall of separation, <sup>15</sup>destroying the enmity in
+his flesh, even the law of precepts, in ordinances, that he might
+from the two create in himself one new man, making peace,
+<sup>16</sup>and might reconcile them both in one body to God by
+the cross, having slain the enmity thereby; <sup>17</sup>and
+coming, hath preached peace to you who were afar off, and to
+those who were nigh: <sup>18</sup>for through him we both have
+access by one Spirit unto the Father. <sup>19</sup>So then ye are
+no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the
+saints, and of the household of God; <sup>20</sup>built up on the
+foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being
+the chief corner stone; <sup>21</sup>in whom the whole building
+exactly cemented together groweth into a holy temple in the Lord:
+<sup>22</sup>by whom also ye have been built up together for an
+habitation of God through the Spirit.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="eph3" id="eph3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OR this cause <i>am</i> I
+Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
+<sup>2</sup>if so be, that ye have heard of the dispensation of
+the grace of God which was given to me for you: <sup>3</sup>that
+by revelation he made known unto me the mystery, as I wrote unto
+you before briefly; <sup>4</sup>wherein when ye read, ye may be
+able to perceive my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,
+<sup>5</sup>which in other generations was not made known to the
+children of men, as it hath been now revealed to his holy
+apostles and prophets by the Spirit; <sup>6</sup>that the
+Gentiles should be co-heirs, and of the same body, and sharers
+with them of his promise in Christ by the Gospel: <sup>7</sup>of
+which I am made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of
+God, which was given unto me by the effectual working of his
+power. <sup>8</sup>To me, who am less than the least of all
+saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the
+Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; <sup>9</sup>and to
+make all men see what the communication of that mystery means,
+which was hid from the beginning in God, who created all things
+by Jesus Christ: <sup>10</sup>that now to the principalities and
+powers in the heavenly regions, the manifold wisdom of God might
+be made known by the church, <sup>11</sup>according to the
+purpose from everlasting, which he formed in Christ Jesus our
+Lord: <sup>12</sup>in whom we have boldness and access with
+confidence to God by the faith of him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Wherefore 1 beseech you, that ye faint
+not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
+<sup>14</sup>For this end I bow my knees to the Father of our
+Lord Jesus Christ, <sup>15</sup>of whom the whole family in
+heaven and earth is named; <sup>16</sup>that he would give you
+according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with
+might by his spirit in the inner man; <sup>17</sup>that Christ
+may dwell by faith in your hearts; that rooted and grounded in
+love, <sup>18</sup>ye may be strengthened to comprehend with all
+saints, what is the breadth and length, and height and depth;
+<sup>19</sup>and to know the love of Christ, transcendently
+surpassing knowledge, that ye may be filled with all the fulness
+of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Now to him that is able to do above
+all things, exceeding abundantly, beyond what we ask or think,
+according to the power which effectually worketh in us;
+<sup>21</sup>to him be glory in the church, in Christ Jesus, unto
+all generations for ever and ever. Amen.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="eph4" id="eph4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span> THEN, the prisoner of
+the Lord, beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation with
+which ye are called, <sup>2</sup>with all humility and meekness,
+with long suffering, forbearing one another in love;
+<sup>3</sup>careful to preserve unity of spirit, in the bond of
+peace. <sup>4</sup>There is one body, and one spirit, even as ye
+have been called to one hope of your calling; <sup>5</sup>one
+Lord, one faith, one baptism, <sup>6</sup>one God, and father of
+all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>But to every one of us hath the grace
+been given, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
+<sup>8</sup>Wherefore the Scripture saith, “When he ascended up
+on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto
+men<sup><a href="#n115" id="f115" title="see footnote" name="f115">116</a></sup>.” <sup>9</sup>Now this, that he ascended,
+what does it imply? but that he also first descended into the
+more internal parts of the earth? <sup>10</sup>He that descended
+is the same also, who ascended above all the heavens, that he
+might fill all things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And he himself appointed, some indeed
+apostles, and some prophets; and others preachers of the Gospel;
+and others pastors and teachers; <sup>12</sup>for the perfecting
+the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edification of
+the body of Christ: <sup>13</sup>until we all attain in the unity
+of the faith, and the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a state
+of complete manhood, unto the measure of the stature of the
+fulness of Christ: <sup>14</sup>that we should be no longer
+infants, floating on the waves, and carried about with every wind
+of novel doctrine, by the juggling of men, by their craftiness
+after the delusive wiles of error; <sup>15</sup>but, speaking the
+truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the
+head, even Christ: <sup>16</sup>From whom the whole body nicely
+joined together, and firmly connected by every joint of exact
+proportion, according to the energy exerted in the measure of
+every several part, causeth the increase of the body unto the
+edification of itself in love.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>This then I urge and testify in the
+Lord, that ye walk no more as the other Gentiles walk in the
+vanity of their mind, <sup>18</sup>darkened in understanding;
+alienated from the life of God through the ignorance which is in
+them; through the blindness of their hearts: <sup>19</sup>who
+insensible to remorse, have delivered themselves over in
+lasciviousness, to the practice of all impurity, with insatiable
+avidity. <sup>20</sup>But ye have not so learned Christ;
+<sup>21</sup>if indeed ye have heard him, and have been taught by
+him, as the truth is in Jesus: <sup>22</sup>that ye put off
+respecting your former conversation the old man, which is corrupt
+according to the deceitful passions; <sup>23</sup>but be renewed
+in the spirit of your minds; <sup>24</sup>and put on the new man,
+which is created godlike, in righteousness and true holiness.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Wherefore putting away lying, speak
+truth, every one with his neighbour: for we are members one of
+another.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>Are ye provoked; and do you not sin?
+let not the sun go down upon your wrath: <sup>27</sup>nor give
+place to the devil.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>Let him that stole steal no more; but
+rather labour hard, working with his hands that which is good,
+that he may have something to give to him that is in want.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>Let no loose discourse proceed out of
+your mouth, but whatever is good for useful edification, that it
+may communicate grace to the hearers. <sup>30</sup>And grieve not
+the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye have been sealed unto the day
+of redemption. <sup>31</sup>Let all bitterness, and wrath, and
+anger, and clamour, and scandal, be removed from you, with all
+malice: <sup>32</sup>but be ye kind one to another, full of
+sensibility, forgiving mutually, even as God in Christ hath
+forgiven you.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="eph5" id="eph5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>E ye therefore imitators
+of God, as beloved children; <sup>2</sup>and walk in love as
+Christ also hath loved us, and given himself for us, an oblation
+and sacrifice to God, for an odour of a sweet smell.
+<sup>3</sup>But fornication and all impurity, or insatiable
+desire, let it not be mentioned among you, as becometh saints;
+<sup>4</sup>or obscenity, or foolish talk, or loose witticisms;
+things which become not <i>a Christian</i>, but rather
+thanksgiving. <sup>5</sup>For this ye know, that no whoremonger,
+or impure person, or avaricious, who is an idolater, hath an
+inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. <sup>6</sup>Let
+no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things,
+the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.
+<sup>7</sup>Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
+<sup>8</sup>For ye were formerly darkness, but now are ye light
+in the Lord: walk as children of light; <sup>9</sup>(for the
+fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and
+truth;) <sup>10</sup>proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
+<sup>11</sup>And have no society with the unfruitful works of
+darkness, but rather rebuke them. <sup>12</sup>For it is
+scandalous but to mention the things done of them in secret.
+<sup>13</sup>But all things which are rebukeable are made
+manifest by the light; for it is the light, by which every thing
+is made manifest. <sup>14</sup>Wherefore he saith, “Awake thou
+that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give
+thee light<sup><a href="#n116" id="f116" title="see footnote"
+name="f116">117</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Take heed, then, that ye walk
+circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, <sup>16</sup>redeeming
+the time, because the days are evil. <sup>17</sup>Therefore be
+not unwise, but intelligent concerning what is the will of the
+Lord. <sup>18</sup>And be not drunk with wine, in which there is
+sottishness, but be filled with the Spirit; <sup>19</sup>speaking
+one to another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual canticles,
+singing and making melody in the heart to the Lord;
+<sup>20</sup>giving thanks always for all things in the name of
+our Lord Jesus Christ, to God even the Father; <sup>21</sup>being
+subject one to another in the fear of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Wives, be in subjection to your own
+husbands, as to the Lord. <sup>23</sup>For the husband is the
+head of the wife, as also Christ is the head of the church; and
+is himself the saviour of the body. <sup>24</sup>As then the
+church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their
+own husbands in every thing.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Husbands, love your own wives, as
+Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
+<sup>26</sup>that he might sanctify it, purifying it in the laver
+of water by the word, <sup>27</sup>that he might present it to
+himself a glorious church, not having blemish, nor wrinkle, nor
+any such things; but that it may be holy and unblameable.
+<sup>28</sup>So ought husbands to love their own wives as their
+own bodies. He that loveth his own wife loveth himself.
+<sup>29</sup>For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth
+and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: <sup>30</sup>for
+we are the members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
+<sup>31</sup>For this reason shall a man forsake his father and
+mother, and shall cleave unto his wife, and the two shall be as
+one flesh. <sup>32</sup>This mystery is great: but I am speaking
+with regard to Christ, and with regard to the church.
+<sup>33</sup>Nevertheless let every one of you individually see
+that each love his own wife even as himself; but the wife that
+she stand in awe of the husband.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="eph6" id="eph6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">C</span>HILDREN, obey your
+parents in the Lord: for this is right. <sup>2</sup>“Honour thy
+father and mother; (which is the first commandment with a
+promise;) <sup>3</sup>that it may be well with thee, and that
+thou mayest be long-lived upon earth<sup><a href="#n117" id="f117" title="see footnote" name="f117">118</a></sup>.”
+<sup>4</sup>And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but
+educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Servants, be obedient to your masters
+after the flesh, with fear and trembling, in simplicity of your
+heart as unto Christ; <sup>6</sup>not with eye-service, as
+men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God
+from the soul; <sup>7</sup>with good will doing service as to the
+Lord, and not unto men: <sup>8</sup>knowing that whatsoever good
+a man doeth, the same shall he receive from the Lord, whether he
+be a bondman, or whether he be free.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And ye masters, do the same things to
+them, avoiding menacing language: knowing that you also
+yourselves have a master in heaven; and there is no respect of
+persons with him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>Finally, brethren, be strong in the
+Lord, and in the power of his might. <sup>11</sup>Be clothed in
+the panoply of God, that we may be able to stand against the
+wiles of the devil. <sup>12</sup>For our conflict is not merely
+against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and against
+powers, and against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and
+against wicked spirits in the aerial regions.
+<sup>13</sup>Therefore take the whole armour of God, that ye may
+be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all things
+to stand. <sup>14</sup>Stand therefore, girded about your loins
+with truth, and putting on the breastplate of righteousness;
+<sup>15</sup>and underneath your feet shod with the preparation
+of the gospel of peace; <sup>16</sup>and over all lifting up the
+shield of faith, with which ye shall be able to quench all the
+fiery darts of the wicked one. <sup>17</sup>And take the helmet
+of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of
+God: <sup>18</sup>praying at every opportunity with all prayer
+and supplication in Spirit, and watching for this very purpose
+with perseverance and intercession for all the saints;
+<sup>19</sup>and for me that there may be given unto me utterance
+to open my mouth with boldness, to make known the mystery of the
+gospel, <sup>20</sup>for which I am an ambassador in bonds; that
+therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>But that ye also may know the things
+which concern me, and what I am doing, Tychicus will inform you
+of the whole, a beloved brother, and faithful in the Lord:
+<sup>22</sup>whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose,
+that ye may know our affairs, and that he might comfort your
+hearts.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Peace be to the brethren, and love
+with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+<sup>24</sup>Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus
+Christ in sincerity.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">Written to the Ephesians from Rome by Tychicus.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:1.2em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="phi1" id="phi1">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE,</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO  THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.2em">PHILIPPIAN</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL and Timothy,
+servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which
+are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <sup>2</sup>grace
+be unto you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
+Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>I give thanks to my God on every
+remembrance of you, <sup>4</sup>always in every prayer of mine
+for you all, making request with joy, <sup>5</sup>for your
+fellowship in the gospel from the first day even until now;
+<sup>6</sup>being confident of this very thing, that he who hath
+wrought in you the good work will perfect it until the day of
+Jesus Christ: <sup>7</sup>as it is right for me to think this of
+you all, because I bear you on my heart, both in my bonds and in
+my defence and the confirmation of the gospel, as being all of
+you sharers in my grace. <sup>8</sup>For God is my witness, how
+earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
+<sup>9</sup>And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more
+and more in knowledge and all understanding; <sup>10</sup>that ye
+may prove the things that are excellent, in order that ye may be
+sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ;
+<sup>11</sup>filled with fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus
+Christ are to the glory and praise of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Now I wish you, brethren, to know,
+that the things which have befallen me have rather conduced to
+the progress of the gospel; <sup>13</sup>so that my bonds are
+manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all other
+places; <sup>14</sup>and very many of our brethren in the Lord,
+assuming confidence from my chains, are more abundantly bold,
+fearlessly to preach the word. <sup>15</sup>Some indeed do it in
+a spirit of envy and strife; but some also preach Christ with
+cordial good-will: <sup>16</sup>the one indeed preach Christ out
+of contention, not with purity of intention, thinking to add
+affliction to my bonds: <sup>17</sup>but the others of love,
+knowing that I am exposed for the defence of the gospel.
+<sup>18</sup>What then? if Christ is preached in whatever manner
+it be, whether in pretext or reality, even in this do I rejoice,
+yea, and will rejoice. <sup>19</sup>For I know that this shall
+issue in my salvation through your prayers, and the supply of the
+Spirit of Jesus Christ, <sup>20</sup>according to my firm
+expectation and hope, that I shall be confounded by no event, but
+that with all boldness, as always hitherto, Christ shall now also
+be magnified in my body, whether by my life or death.
+<sup>21</sup>For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
+<sup>22</sup>But if it be his will, that I should live in the
+flesh, this is the fruit of my travail: and what to chuse I know
+not. <sup>23</sup>For I am in a strait between the two, having an
+earnest longing to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, for this
+is far, far better: <sup>24</sup>but to abide in the flesh may be
+more necessary for you. <sup>25</sup>And being so persuaded, I
+know that I shall stay and continue with you all for your
+progress and joy of faith; <sup>26</sup>that your glorying may
+abound in Christ Jesus for me by my coming again unto you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>Only conduct yourselves worthily as
+becometh the gospel of Christ; that whether I come and see you,
+or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast
+in one spirit, with one soul wrestling together in the faith of
+the gospel; <sup>28</sup>and not dismayed on any occasion by your
+adversaries; which is indeed the proof of perdition to them, but
+of salvation to you, and that from God. <sup>29</sup>For this
+favour on the part of Christ is granted you, not only that ye
+should believe on him, but also that ye should suffer for his
+sake; <sup>30</sup>experiencing the same conflict which ye have
+seen in me, and now hear to be in me.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="phi2" id="phi2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span>F there be then any
+consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any communion
+of spirit, if any bowels and compassions, <sup>2</sup>fulfil ye
+my joy, that ye may be united in sentiment, having the same love,
+of one soul, of one mind. <sup>3</sup>Let nothing be done
+contentiously or vain-gloriously; but in humility reckoning
+others superior to yourselves. <sup>4</sup>Let not each aim at
+their own particular interests, but every man at those of
+others.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Let the same sentiment of mind be in
+you, which was also in Christ Jesus: <sup>6</sup>who being in the
+form of God counted it no usurpation to claim equality with God:
+<sup>7</sup>but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant,
+made after the similitude of mortal men; <sup>8</sup>and found in
+fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death,
+even to the death of the cross. <sup>9</sup>Wherefore God also
+hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which
+is above every name: <sup>10</sup>that to the name of Jesus every
+knee should bow, of beings celestial and terrestrial, and
+infernal; <sup>11</sup>and every tongue should confess that the
+Lord Jesus <i>is</i> Messiah, to the glory of God the Father.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have
+always been obedient, not only during my presence with you, but
+now much more in my absence, with fear and trembling work out
+your own salvation. <sup>13</sup>For it is God who worketh
+effectually in you both to will and to perform of his good
+pleasure.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Do all things without murmurings or
+disputes: <sup>15</sup>that ye may be blameless and harmless, the
+children of God, inoffensive, in the midst of an untoward and
+perverse generation, among whom ye shine as luminaries in the
+world; <sup>16</sup>holding up the word of life, that I may glory
+in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured
+in vain. <sup>17</sup>Yea, and should I become the victim, in the
+sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you
+all. <sup>18</sup>In like manner do ye also joy and rejoice with
+me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send
+Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be refreshed in spirit,
+when I know your affairs. <sup>20</sup>For I have no one like
+minded with him, who will genuinely care for your affairs.
+<sup>21</sup>For all seek their own interests, not those of
+Christ Jesus. <sup>22</sup>But ye have known the trial of him,
+that, as a son with a father, he hath served with me in the
+gospel. <sup>23</sup>Him therefore I hope to send immediately as
+soon as I see clearly what will become of me. <sup>24</sup>But I
+have confidence in the Lord that I myself shall come shortly.
+<sup>25</sup>But I have thought it necessary to send unto you
+Epaphroditus, my brother, and fellow-labourer, and
+fellow-soldier, but your messenger, and the minister who supplied
+my want. <sup>26</sup>For indeed he greatly longed after you all,
+and was very sorry that ye had heard that he had been sick.
+<sup>27</sup>For sick indeed he was, nigh unto death: but God had
+mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might
+not have sorrow upon sorrow. <sup>28</sup>I have sent him
+therefore the more diligently, that seeing him once more ye may
+rejoice, and I be less sorrowful. <sup>29</sup>Receive him
+therefore in the Lord with all joy, and honourably treat those
+that are such: <sup>30</sup>for in the work of Christ he was nigh
+unto death indifferent about life, that he might afford me that
+service which it was not in your power to render me.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="phi3" id="phi3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">M</span>OREOVER, brethren,
+rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me
+indeed is not irksome, but is safe for you. <sup>2</sup>Beware of
+dogs, beware of the malicious labourers, beware of the concision.
+<sup>3</sup>For we are the circumcision, who serve God in spirit,
+and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh.
+<sup>4</sup>Though I too might have confidence in the flesh; if
+any other man thinks that he may have confidence in the flesh, I
+may claim more: <sup>5</sup>circumcised the eighth day, of the
+race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews;
+<sup>6</sup>respecting the law, a Pharisee; with regard to zeal,
+persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is by
+the law, blameless. <sup>7</sup>But what things were gain to me,
+these have I counted loss for Christ. <sup>8</sup>Yea doubtless,
+and I count all things but loss for the transcendently excellent
+knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whom I have suffered the
+loss of all things, and count them but as offals of ordure, that
+I may gain Christ, <sup>9</sup>and be found in him, not having
+mine own righteousness, which is by the law, but that which is
+through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by
+faith: <sup>10</sup>that I may know him, and the virtue of his
+resurrection, and communion with his sufferings, being conformed
+to his death; <sup>11</sup>if haply I may attain unto the
+resurrection of the dead. <sup>12</sup>Not that I have already
+attained, or am now perfect: but I pursue, that I may overtake
+that for which also by his apprehension of me I am destined by
+Christ Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Brethren, I count not myself to have
+overtaken it; but this one object I pursue, forgetting the things
+which are behind, and reaching out to those which are before,
+<sup>14</sup>I press towards the mark for the prize of the divine
+calling from on high in Christ Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Let as many of us therefore as are
+perfect, be thus minded: and if ye entertain any other sentiment,
+God also will unveil this unto you. <sup>16</sup>Nevertheless, so
+far as we have advanced, be it our care to walk by the same rule,
+to mind the same thing.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Be ye imitators, brethren, of me, and
+eye attentively those who walk so as ye have us for an example.
+<sup>18</sup>For many walk, whom I have often mentioned to you,
+and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the
+cross of Christ: <sup>19</sup>whose end is perdition, whose God
+is their belly, and their glory in their shame, whose minds are
+occupied with earthly things. <sup>20</sup>But our conversation
+is in heaven as its citizens, from whence also we are expecting
+the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, <sup>21</sup>who shall
+transform our body of humiliation, that it may be conformed to
+his body of glory, according to the effectual working of him who
+is able to subdue even all things to himself.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="phi4" id="phi4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>HEREFORE, my brethren,
+beloved, and very dear to me, my joy and crown, so stand fast in
+the Lord, O beloved.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>2</sup>I beseech Euodias, and I beseech
+Syntiche to be of one mind in the Lord. <sup>3</sup>And I beseech
+thee also, my genuine associate, assist those women who laboured
+with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and my other
+fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Rejoice in the Lord always; again I
+say, Rejoice.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Let your moderation be known unto all
+men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">The Lord is at hand. <sup>6</sup>Be not anxious
+about any thing, but in every case by prayer and supplication,
+with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known unto God.
+<sup>7</sup>And the peace of God which surpasseth all
+comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ
+Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Finally, brethren, whatsoever things
+are true, whatsoever things are serious, whatsoever things are
+just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable,
+whatsoever things are laudable, if there be any virtue, or any
+thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these things.
+<sup>9</sup>Whatsoever things also ye have learned, and received,
+and heard, and seen in me, these practise, and the God of peace
+shall be with you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>Now I rejoiced greatly in the Lord,
+that now once more your thoughtful attention about me hath again
+sprung up, to which also your mind had been disposed, but ye had
+not found the opportunity. <sup>11</sup>Not that I mention this
+with a view to my indigence: for I have learned in whatever
+circumstances I am, to be content. <sup>12</sup>I know how to be
+abased, and I know how to abound; in every state and in all
+situations I am instructed either to be full or famishing, either
+to enjoy abundance, or to suffer want: <sup>13</sup>I am enabled
+for all things by Christ who strengtheneth me.
+<sup>14</sup>Nevertheless ye have done nobly in your
+communications to me during my affliction.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>But know also, Philippians, that at my
+first preaching the gospel, when I went from Macedonia, no church
+communicated to me in the way of giving and receiving but ye
+alone. <sup>16</sup>For in Thessalonica also ye sent me once, yea
+twice, a supply for my want. <sup>17</sup>Not that I am anxious
+for a gift; but I am anxious to see fruit abounding on your
+account. <sup>18</sup>But I have now all things, and abound: I am
+full, having received from Epaphroditus your bounty, an odour of
+sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
+<sup>19</sup>But my God will fully supply all your want,
+according to his riches in glory, by Christ Jesus.
+<sup>20</sup>Now to God, even our Father, be glory for ever and
+ever. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Salute every saint in Christ Jesus.
+The brethren that are with me salute you. <sup>22</sup>All the
+saints salute you, specially those who are of Cæsar’s
+household.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
+with you all. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">Unto the Philippians, written from Rome by
+Epaphroditus.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:3em; margin-bottom:1.2em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="col1" id="col1">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE,</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO  THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.2em">COLOSSIAN</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, an apostle of Jesus
+Christ by the will of God, and Timothy a brother, <sup>2</sup>to
+the saints at Colosse, and to the faithful brethren in Christ:
+grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord
+Jesus Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>We give thanks to the God and Father of
+our Lord Jesus Christ, always praying for you, <sup>4</sup>having
+heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and the love ye show to all
+the saints; <sup>5</sup>because of the hope laid up for you in
+the heavens, which ye have heard before in the word of truth, the
+gospel, <sup>6</sup>which is come unto you, as it is also unto
+all the world; and beareth fruit, as also among you, from the day
+that ye heard and knew the grace of God in truth;
+<sup>7</sup>even as ye have learned from Epaphras our beloved
+fellow-labourer, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you;
+<sup>8</sup>who also declared to us your love in the Spirit.
+<sup>9</sup>For this cause we also from the day we heard it have
+not ceased praying for you, and beseeching God that ye may be
+filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and
+spiritual understanding; <sup>10</sup>that ye may walk worthy of
+the Lord, well pleasing him in all things, in every good work
+fruitful, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
+<sup>11</sup>strengthened with all might, according to his
+glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joy;
+<sup>12</sup>giving thanks to God, even the Father, who hath made
+us meet for a portion in the inheritance of the saints in light;
+<sup>13</sup>who hath plucked us out from the dominion of
+darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of his
+love: <sup>14</sup>in whom we have redemption through his blood,
+and forgiveness of sins. <sup>15</sup>Who is the image of the
+invisible God, the prime author of all creation: <sup>16</sup>for
+by him were all things created, celestial and terrestrial,
+visible or invisible, whether thrones, or dominations, or
+principalities, or powers, all were created by him, and for him:
+<sup>17</sup>and he is before all, and by him all things subsist.
+<sup>18</sup>And he is the head of the body, the church; he is
+the beginning, the first begotten from the dead, that he might be
+in all things pre-eminent. <sup>19</sup>For it hath pleased the
+Father that in him all fulness should dwell; <sup>20</sup>and by
+him to reconcile all things to himself, making peace by the blood
+of his cross: by him, I say, whether they be things on earth, or
+things in the heavens. <sup>21</sup>And you who in time past were
+all aliens, and enemies in mind by wicked works, hath he now
+reconciled, <sup>22</sup>by the body of his flesh, through death,
+to present you holy, and blameless, and irreprehensible in his
+presence: <sup>23</sup>if ye abide in faith grounded and firm,
+and never moved aside from the hope of the gospel, which ye have
+heard, and which hath been preached to the whole creation which
+is under heaven, of which I Paul am a minister.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Now I rejoice in my sufferings for
+you, and fill up in my flesh the measure of afflictions for
+Christ which remains to be endured for his body, which is the
+church, <sup>25</sup>of which I am a minister, according to the
+dispensation of God, which was given me for you to fulfil the
+ministry of the word of God—<sup>26</sup>the mystery which was
+hid from ages and from generations, but is now unveiled to his
+saints; <sup>27</sup>to whom God would make known what is the
+riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is
+Christ in you, the hope of glory: <sup>28</sup>whom we preach,
+warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we
+may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus; <sup>29</sup>for
+which also I am labouring, conflicting in the energy of his
+might, which worketh in me powerfully.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="col2" id="col2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OR I wish you to know how
+great a struggle I sustain for you, and those at Laodicea, and as
+many as have not seen my face in the flesh; <sup>2</sup>that
+their hearts may be comforted, firmly united together in love,
+and unto all riches of full assurance of understanding, in the
+knowledge of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of
+Christ; <sup>3</sup>in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom
+and knowledge.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Now this I say, lest any man pervert
+you with specious discourse. <sup>5</sup>For though I am absent
+from you in person, yet I am present with you in spirit,
+rejoicing and beholding your regular order, and the stedfastness
+of your faith in Christ. <sup>6</sup>As therefore ye have
+received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him: <sup>7</sup>rooted
+and built up on him, and confirmed in the faith, as ye have been
+taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. <sup>8</sup>Beware
+that no man make a prey of you by means of philosophy and vain
+delusion, after the tradition of men, after the principles of the
+world, and not after Christ: <sup>9</sup>for in him dwelleth all
+the fulness of the Godhead bodily; <sup>10</sup>and ye are
+complete in him, who is the head of all principality and power:
+<sup>11</sup>in whom also ye have been circumcised with the
+circumcision not made with hands, by the putting off the body of
+the sins of the flesh, through the circumcision of Christ:
+<sup>12</sup>buried with him in baptism, in which also ye have
+been raised up together with him by faith, the energy of God, who
+raised him from the dead.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And you, who were dead in sins and in
+the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened with him,
+freely forgiving you all trespasses; <sup>14</sup>and hath
+blotted out the handwriting in ordinances that was against us,
+which was the obstacle to us, and took it from the midst, nailing
+it to the cross; <sup>15</sup>spoiling principalities and powers,
+he exposed them to view openly, triumphing over them on it.
+<sup>16</sup>Let no man therefore judge you concerning what you
+eat, or what you drink, or the observance of a feast, or new
+moon, or the sabbaths; <sup>17</sup>which are <i>merely</i>
+shadows of things to come: but the body is Christ’s.
+<sup>18</sup>Let no man juggle you out of your prize, voluntary
+in <i>his</i> humility and the worship of angels, intruding into
+things which he never saw, vainly puffed up by his carnal
+imagination; <sup>19</sup>and not firmly attached to the head,
+from which the whole body, by joints and ligaments, harmoniously
+adjusted and closely compacted, increaseth with increase from
+God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>If then ye have been dead with Christ
+from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the
+world, are ye dogmatically taught, <sup>21</sup>eat not, nor
+talk, nor touch, <sup>22</sup>(all which things tend to
+corruption by abuse) according to the injunctions and doctrines
+of men? <sup>23</sup>Which things indeed hold forth an appearance
+of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and bodily
+mortification, <i>though</i> not of any value, <i>but</i> a
+gratification to the flesh.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="col3" id="col3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span>F ye then be risen with
+Christ, seek the things which are above, where Christ is seated
+at the right hand of God. <sup>2</sup>Fix your minds on things
+above, not on things on the earth. <sup>3</sup>For ye are dead,
+and your life is hid with Christ in God. <sup>4</sup>When Christ
+shall appear, who is our life, then shall you also with him be
+manifested in glory. <sup>5</sup>Mortify therefore your members
+which are on the earth, fornication, impurity, the vile passion,
+evil concupiscence, and insatiable desire, which is idolatry:
+<sup>6</sup>for which things the wrath of God cometh upon the
+children of disobedience; <sup>7</sup>in which ye also walked
+formerly when ye lived among them: <sup>8</sup>but now ye have
+put away all these things, anger, asperity, malice, scandal,
+obscenity, out of your mouth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Lie not one to another, seeing ye have
+put off the old man with his practices; <sup>10</sup>and have put
+on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge, after the image of
+him that created him. <sup>11</sup>Where there is no difference
+whether a man be Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised,
+barbarian or Scythian, slave or freeman: but Christ is all and in
+all.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Put on therefore, as the elect of God,
+holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humility,
+meekness, long-suffering; <sup>13</sup>forbearing one another,
+and freely forgiving one another, if any man hath a complaint
+against another: even as Christ hath freely forgiven you, so also
+do ye. <sup>14</sup>But above all these things put on love, which
+is the bond of perfection. <sup>15</sup>And let the peace of God
+set up its throne in your hearts, whereunto also ye have been
+called in one body; and be ye thankful.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Let the word of Christ dwell in you
+richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing yourselves in
+psalms, and hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing with grace in
+your heart unto the Lord. <sup>17</sup>And everything that ye do
+in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving
+thanks to God and the Father by him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Wives be subject to your own husbands,
+as is fit in the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Husbands, love your wives, and use no
+asperity against them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Children, be obedient to your parents
+in all things; for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Parents, irritate not your children,
+lest their spirit be broken.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Servants, obey in all things your
+masters after the flesh, not with eye-service as men-pleasers,
+but, in simplicity of heart, fearing God. <sup>23</sup>And in
+every thing that ye do, labour from the soul, as for the Lord,
+and not man; <sup>24</sup>knowing that from the Lord ye shall
+receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye are servants to the
+Lord Christ. <sup>25</sup>But he that is guilty of injustice
+shall receive punishment for the wrong he hath done: and there is
+no respect of persons.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="col4" id="col4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">M</span>ASTERS, afford to your
+servants that which is just, and an equivalent, knowing that ye
+also have a Master in the heavens.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>2</sup>Persevere in prayer, watching therein
+with thanksgiving; <sup>3</sup>praying also at the same time for
+us, that God may open to us a door for the word, that I may speak
+the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains:
+<sup>4</sup>that I may make it evident, as I ought to speak.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Walk wisely with regard to those
+without, redeeming the time. <sup>6</sup>Let your discourse be
+always gracious, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye
+ought to reply to every man.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>All my affairs will Tychicus make known
+unto you, a beloved brother, and faithful minister, and
+fellow-servant in the Lord: <sup>8</sup>whom I have sent unto you
+for this very purpose, that he might know your affairs, and
+comfort your hearts; <sup>9</sup>with Onesimus, that faithful and
+beloved brother, who is one of you: they will make known unto you
+all things that have passed here.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>There salute you Aristarchus my
+fellow-prisoner, and Mark nephew to Barnabas, concerning whom ye
+have received injunctions; if he come unto you, receive him,
+<sup>11</sup>and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the
+circumcision. These only are my fellow-labourers for the kingdom
+of God, who have been a comfort to me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Epaphras, one of you, saluteth you, a
+servant of Christ, always wrestling for you in prayers, that ye
+may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
+<sup>13</sup>For I bear him witness that he hath great zeal for
+you, and for those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Luke, the beloved physician, saluteth
+you, and Demas.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Salute the brethren that are in
+Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is at his house.
+<sup>16</sup>And when this epistle hath been read among you,
+cause that it also be read in the church of the Laodiceans, and
+that ye also read that from Laodicea. <sup>17</sup>And say to
+Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received
+from the Lord, that thou fulfil it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>The salutation of Paul with mine own
+hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">Written to the Colossians from Rome by Tychicus and
+Onesimus.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:0.8em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:125%">
+<a name="th11" id="th11"><span class="t3 ls1">THE FIRST
+EPISTLE</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt2">PAUL THE APOSTLE,</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.2em">THESSALONIAN</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, and Silvanus, and
+Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father,
+and in the Lord Jesus Christ: grace unto you, and peace from God
+our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. <sup>2</sup>We give thanks
+to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
+<sup>3</sup>without ceasing calling to mind your work of faith,
+and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus
+Christ, before our God and Father; <sup>4</sup>knowing, brethren,
+beloved of God, your election. <sup>5</sup>For our gospel came
+not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost,
+and in great fulness of assurance; as ye know what manner of men
+we have been among you for your sakes. <sup>6</sup>And ye became
+imitators of us, and of the Lord, receiving the word in much
+affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost; <sup>7</sup>so that ye
+became models for all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
+<sup>8</sup>For from you sounded forth the word of the Lord, not
+only into Macedonia and Achaia, but into every region also your
+fidelity towards God is gone out, so that we have no need to say
+any thing. <sup>9</sup>For they publish concerning you what
+manner of entrance we had unto you, and how ye turned unto God
+from idols, to serve the living and true God, <sup>10</sup>and to
+wait for his Son from the heavens, whom he raised from the dead,
+even Jesus, who delivereth us from the wrath to come.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="th12" id="th12">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OR ye yourselves,
+brethren, know our entrance in to you, that it was not in vain.
+<sup>2</sup>But though we had suffered before, and were
+infamously treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our
+God to preach unto you the gospel of God amidst a great conflict.
+<sup>3</sup>And our exhortation originated not from delusion, or
+impurity, or from guile; <sup>4</sup>but as we have been approved
+of God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as
+pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts. <sup>5</sup>For
+neither at any time used we insinuating language, as ye know, nor
+a pretext for covetousness; God is witness: <sup>6</sup>not
+seeking glory from men, neither from you, nor from others, though
+we might have been burdensome, as apostles of Christ.
+<sup>7</sup>But we were gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse
+cherisheth her own infants. <sup>8</sup>So, tenderly affected
+towards you, we could with pleasure have imparted to you not the
+gospel of God only, but our own lives also, because ye were
+beloved by us. <sup>9</sup>For ye remember, brethren, our labour
+and toil: for night and day working hard, that we might be no
+burden to any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
+<sup>10</sup>Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily, and
+justly, and faultlessly we conducted ourselves among you that
+believe: <sup>11</sup>as ye know how <i>we treated</i> every one
+of you, as a father doth his children, exhorting you, and
+admonishing, and conjuring you, <sup>12</sup>that ye should walk
+worthy of God, as calling you into his kingdom and glory.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>For this cause do we also give thanks
+to God unceasingly, because when ye received the word reported by
+us from God, ye received it not as the word of man, but, as it is
+in truth, the word of God, which worketh also effectually in you
+that believe. <sup>14</sup>For ye, brethren, became imitators of
+the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ Jesus: for ye
+suffered the same things also yourselves from your own
+countrymen, as they too have of the Jews; <sup>15</sup>who both
+murdered the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have
+persecuted us, and please not God, and are in opposition to all
+mankind; <sup>16</sup>forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles,
+that they might be saved, to fill up the measure of their
+iniquities always: but wrath is coming upon them to the
+extremity.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>But we, brethren, bereaved of you for
+a short moment, in person, not in heart, have more abundantly
+longed to see your face with great desire. <sup>18</sup>Therefore
+we wished to have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but
+Satan prevented us. <sup>19</sup>For what is our hope, or joy, or
+crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord
+Jesus Christ at his coming? <sup>20</sup>For ye are our glory and
+joy.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="th13" id="th13">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>HEREFORE when we could no
+longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone:
+<sup>2</sup>and sent Timothy our brother, and a minister of God,
+and our fellow-labourer in the gospel of Christ, that he might
+stablish you, and comfort you concerning your faith:
+<sup>3</sup>that no man might be shaken by these tribulations;
+for ye yourselves know that thereunto we are appointed.
+<sup>4</sup>For when we were with you, we told you before that we
+were about to suffer tribulation; as also it came to pass, and ye
+know. <sup>5</sup>For this cause also, when I could no longer
+forbear, I sent to know your fidelity, lest by any means the
+tempter had tempted you, and our labour should be in vain.
+<sup>6</sup>But now when Timothy returned to us from you, and
+brought us the glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye
+retain a kind remembrance of us always, earnestly desirous to see
+us, as we are also to see you: <sup>7</sup>for this cause we have
+felt consolation, brethren, in you under all our tribulation and
+distress, because of your fidelity. <sup>8</sup>For now we live,
+if ye stand fast in the Lord. <sup>9</sup>For what sufficient
+thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which
+we rejoice on your account before our God, <sup>10</sup>night and
+day most fervently praying that we may see your face, and amply
+supply the deficiencies of your faith?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Now God himself, and our Father, and
+the Lord Jesus Christ direct our way unto you. <sup>12</sup>And
+the Lord cause you to abound and overflow with love one to
+another, and towards all men, as we also do to you:
+<sup>13</sup>to the end that your hearts may be established
+blameless in holiness before God and our Father, at the coming of
+our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="th14" id="th14">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>INALLY, brethren, we
+beseech you therefore, and conjure you by the Lord Jesus, that as
+ye have received of us how ye ought to walk, and please God, so
+ye would abound more and more. <sup>2</sup>For ye know what
+commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. <sup>3</sup>For this
+is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should
+abstain from whoredom; <sup>4</sup>that every one of you may know
+how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honour,
+<sup>5</sup>not in the vile passion of lewdness, as the Gentiles
+which know not God; <sup>6</sup>that no man transgress against,
+or act dishonestly to his brother in this matter because the Lord
+is the avenger of all such things, as we have told you before,
+and testified. <sup>7</sup>For God hath not called us unto
+impurity, but unto holiness. <sup>8</sup>Therefore he that
+despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto
+us his Holy Spirit.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Now concerning brotherly love, I have
+no need to write unto you: for ye yourselves are divinely taught
+to love one another. <sup>10</sup>And indeed ye practise it
+towards all the brethren that are throughout Macedonia: but we
+conjure you, brethren, to abound more and more; <sup>11</sup>and
+that you make it your study to live peaceably, and to do your own
+business, and to work with your own hands, even as we have
+enjoined you; <sup>12</sup>that ye walk becomingly towards those
+without, and need no assistance from any person.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Now I would not have you ignorant,
+brethren, concerning those who are fallen asleep, that ye be not
+afflicted, as the rest <i>of mankind</i> who have no hope.
+<sup>14</sup>For if we believe that Jesus died, and rose again,
+so also those that have fallen asleep for Jesus shall God bring
+with him. <sup>15</sup>For this I say unto you by the word of the
+Lord, that we who are alive, who are left unto the coming of the
+Lord, shall not prevent those who are fallen asleep.
+<sup>16</sup>For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with
+a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of
+God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first: <sup>17</sup>then
+we who are alive, who remain, shall be caught up together with
+them into the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall
+we be ever with the Lord. <sup>18</sup>Wherefore comfort one
+another with these words.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="th15" id="th15">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW concerning the times
+and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I should write to
+you: <sup>2</sup>for yourselves know precisely that the day of
+the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. <sup>3</sup>For when
+they say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction rusheth upon
+them, as travail on a woman with child, and they shall in no wise
+escape. <sup>4</sup>But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that
+the day should overtake you as a thief. <sup>5</sup>Ye are all
+the children of light, and the children of day: we are not the
+children of night, nor of darkness. <sup>6</sup>Let us not then
+sleep as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
+<sup>7</sup>For they who sleep, sleep in the night, and they who
+are drunken, are drunken in the night; <sup>8</sup>but let us who
+are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and
+love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. <sup>9</sup>For God
+hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through
+our Lord Jesus Christ, <sup>10</sup>who died for us, that whether
+we sleep, or whether we wake, we may live together with him.
+<sup>11</sup>Wherefore comfort one another, and edify one
+another, as also ye do.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Now we entreat you, brethren, to know
+those who labour among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and
+admonish you; <sup>13</sup>and to account of them very highly in
+love for their work’s sake. And live in peace among
+yourselves.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Now we conjure you, brethren, admonish
+the unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the infirm, be
+patient with all men. <sup>15</sup>See that no man return evil
+for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both
+towards one another, and towards all men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Rejoice evermore. <sup>17</sup>Pray
+without ceasing. <sup>18</sup>In every thing give thanks: for
+this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-wards.
+<sup>19</sup>Quench not the Spirit. <sup>20</sup>Despise not
+prophesyings. <sup>21</sup>Prove all things; hold fast that which
+is good. <sup>22</sup>Abstain from all appearance of evil.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Now the God of peace himself sanctify
+you wholly; and may your whole spirit, and soul, and body be
+preserved faultless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
+<sup>24</sup>Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do
+it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Brethren, pray for us.
+<sup>26</sup>Salute all the brethren with an holy kiss.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>27</sup>I conjure you by the Lord, that this
+epistle be read to all the holy brethren.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
+with you. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written
+from Athens.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:0.8em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:125%">
+<a name="th21" id="th21"><span class="t3 ls1">THE SECOND
+EPISTLE</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt2">PAUL THE APOSTLE,</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.2em">THESSALONIAN</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, and Silvanus, and
+Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and
+in the Lord Jesus Christ: <sup>2</sup>grace unto you and peace,
+from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
+<sup>3</sup>We are bound to give thanks to God always for you,
+brethren, as it is fit, because your faith groweth exceedingly,
+and the love of every one of you all towards each other
+aboundeth: <sup>4</sup>so that we ourselves make our boast of you
+among the churches of God, for your patience and fidelity under
+all your persecutions and afflictions which ye endure:
+<sup>5</sup>which is a manifest proof of the righteous judgment
+of God, that ye should be counted worthy of the kingdom of God,
+for which ye also suffer: <sup>6</sup>seeing it is a righteous
+thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble
+you; <sup>7</sup>and to you who are troubled, rest with us, at
+the revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven with his
+mighty angels, <sup>8</sup>in a flame of fire, taking vengeance
+of them that know not God, and obey not the gospel of our Lord
+Jesus Christ: <sup>9</sup>who shall receive punishment, even
+eternal perdition, from the presence of the Lord, and from the
+glory of his power: <sup>10</sup>when he shall come to be
+glorified in his saints, and to be admired by all those who
+believe; because our testimony was believed among you in that
+day. <sup>11</sup>Wherefore also we pray continually for you,
+that our God would count you worthy of the calling, and fulfil
+all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with
+power: <sup>12</sup>that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be
+glorified by you, and you by him, according to the grace of our
+God and Lord, Jesus Christ.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="th22" id="th22">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW we entreat you,
+brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and
+our gathering together unto him: <sup>2</sup>that ye be not
+hastily agitated with apprehension, nor troubled, neither by
+spirit, nor by discourse, nor by letter, as coming from us, as
+though the day of the Lord was instantly approaching.
+<sup>3</sup>Let no man deceive you in any way: because that
+cannot be till the apostasy come first, and the man of sin
+appear, the son of perdition, <sup>4</sup>who opposeth himself
+against, and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or is
+the object of adoration; so that he in the temple of God sitteth
+as God, exhibiting himself in public that he is God.
+<sup>5</sup>Do ye not remember that when I was yet with you, I
+told you these things? <sup>6</sup>And now ye know what
+withholdeth, that he may be revealed in his own time.
+<sup>7</sup>For the mystery of iniquity is already powerfully
+working; only he that withholdeth hitherto, will do so till he is
+removed. <sup>8</sup>And then that lawless person will appear,
+whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and
+shall destroy with the brightness of his coming;
+<sup>9</sup>whose appearing is known by fanatical energy,
+displayed in all power, and signs, and lying miracles,
+<sup>10</sup>and in every unrighteous delusion among those who
+perish: in consequence of which things they received not the love
+of the truth, that they might be saved. <sup>11</sup>And for this
+cause God shall send unto them the energy of delusion, that they
+should believe a lie: <sup>12</sup>that they all might be damned
+who have not believed the truth, but have taken pleasure in
+unrighteousness. <sup>13</sup>But we are bound to give thanks
+always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God
+hath elected you from the beginning unto salvation, by
+sanctification of the Spirit, and faith in the truth:
+<sup>14</sup>whereunto also he called you by our gospel, in order
+to your acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
+<sup>15</sup>Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and firmly hold the
+injunctions delivered to you, as ye have been taught, whether by
+our discourse, or by letter.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and
+our God, and Father, who hath loved us, and given us everlasting
+consolation, and good hope through grace, <sup>17</sup>comfort
+your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="th23" id="th23">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>INALLY, brethren, pray
+for us, that the word of the Lord may run, and be glorified, even
+as among you; <sup>2</sup>and that we may be delivered from
+unreasonable and wicked men: for there is not faith in all.
+<sup>3</sup>But the Lord is faithful, who will stablish you, and
+keep you from the wicked one. <sup>4</sup>But we have confidence
+in the Lord towards you, that the things which we have enjoined
+you, ye both do, and will do. <sup>5</sup>And the Lord direct
+your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of
+Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>Now we command you, brethren, in the
+name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw yourselves from every
+brother who walketh disorderly, and not according to the
+injunction which he hath received from us. <sup>7</sup>For ye
+yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; for we behaved not
+ourselves disorderly among you, <sup>8</sup>neither did we eat
+bread with any man unpaid for, but with labour and toil worked
+night and day, that we might be burdensome to none of you:
+<sup>9</sup>not that we have not such power, but that we might be
+ourselves an example for you to imitate. <sup>10</sup>For when we
+were with you, this we enjoined you, that if a man would not
+work, neither should he eat. <sup>11</sup>For we hear that there
+are some among you who walk disorderly, doing no work, but being
+busy-bodies. <sup>12</sup>Now such we command, and conjure, by
+our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they labour, and eat
+their own bread.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>But ye, brethren, be not weary of well
+doing. <sup>14</sup>And if any man obey not our word by letter,
+mark that man, and maintain no society with him, that he may be
+ashamed. <sup>15</sup>Yet regard him not as an enemy, but
+admonish him as a brother. <sup>16</sup>And the Lord of peace
+himself give you peace, by every means, in every situation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">The Lord be with you all.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>The salutation of Paul with my own
+hand, which is my sign in every letter: so I write.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
+with you all. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">The second epistle was written to the Thessalonians
+from Athens.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:1.0em; margin-bottom:0.1em; font-size:125%"><a name="ti11" id="ti11"><span class="t3 ls1">THE FIRST
+EPISTLE</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt2">THE APOSTLE PAUL</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.6em">TIMOTH</span>Y.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, an apostle of Jesus
+Christ, by the order of God, our Saviour, and Lord, Jesus Christ,
+who is our hope; <sup>2</sup>to Timothy, my genuine son in faith:
+grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our
+Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>As I exhorted thee to abide at Ephesus
+when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest enjoin certain
+persons to introduce no different doctrine, <sup>4</sup>nor to
+attend to fables and endless genealogies, which give occasion to
+disputes rather than godly edification, which is by faith; <i>so
+do</i>. <sup>5</sup>For the end of the commandment is love out of
+a clean heart, and good conscience, and faith unfeigned:
+<sup>6</sup>from which some, having swerved, have turned aside to
+vain babbling; <sup>7</sup>affecting to be doctors of the law,
+though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they
+affirm. <sup>8</sup>But we know that the law is good if a man use
+it according to its institution; <sup>9</sup>knowing this, that
+the law is not made for the just man, but for the lawless and
+disorderly, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and
+profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for
+men-slayers, <sup>10</sup>for whoremongers, for sodomites, for
+stealers of men, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be
+any other thing which is contrary to sound doctrine,
+<sup>11</sup>according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God,
+with which I have been put in trust. <sup>12</sup>And I render
+thanks to him who hath strengthened me, even to Christ Jesus our
+Lord, that he hath counted me faithful, putting me into the
+ministry; <sup>13</sup>who was before a blasphemer, and a
+persecutor, and insolently violent, But I was admitted to mercy,
+for I did it ignorantly in unbelief; <sup>14</sup>but the grace
+of our Lord hath exceedingly abounded with faith and love, which
+is in Christ Jesus. <sup>15</sup>It is a faithful saying, and
+worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world
+to save sinners, of whom I am the chief. <sup>16</sup>But for
+this end obtained I mercy, that in me, the chief, Jesus Christ
+might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to those who
+should after believe in him unto eternal life. <sup>17</sup>Now
+to the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be
+honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>This commandment, son Timothy, I give
+thee, according to the prophecies which were before delivered
+concerning thee, that by them thou mightest war a good warfare;
+<sup>19</sup>holding faith and a good conscience, which some
+having renounced, as touching the faith, have been shipwrecked:
+<sup>20</sup>of whom are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have
+delivered over unto Satan, that they may be corrected, so as to
+blaspheme no more.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="ti12" id="ti12">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span> EXHORT therefore, first
+of all, that there be offered supplications, prayers,
+intercessions, thanksgivings for the whole race of mankind:
+<sup>2</sup>for kings, and all that are in a state of eminence,
+that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and
+seriousness. <sup>3</sup>For this is becoming, and acceptable
+before God our Saviour; <sup>4</sup>who wills all men to be
+saved, and come to the acknowledgment of truth. <sup>5</sup>For
+there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man
+Christ Jesus; <sup>6</sup>who gave himself a ransom for all, the
+testimony to be born in his appointed times; <sup>7</sup>of which
+I am ordained a preacher and apostle, (I speak the truth in
+Christ, I lie not,) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and
+truth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>I will then that men pray in every
+place, lifting up holy hands without wrath or doubting:
+<sup>9</sup>in like manner also that the women dress themselves
+in decent apparel, with modesty and sobriety; not with plaited
+tresses, or gold, or pearls, or very costly clothing,
+<sup>10</sup>but as becometh women professing godliness, with
+good works.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Let the woman learn in silence with
+all subjection: <sup>12</sup>for I permit not a woman to teach in
+public, or to assume authority over the man, but to abide in
+silence. <sup>13</sup>For Adam was first formed, Eve afterwards.
+<sup>14</sup>And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being
+deceived, by transgression fell. <sup>15</sup>But she shall be
+saved through childbearing, if they abide in faith, and love, and
+holiness with sobriety.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="ti13" id="ti13">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span>T is a true saying, If a
+man seeks the office of a bishop, he desireth a laudable
+employment. <sup>2</sup>A bishop then must be irreprehensible,
+the husband of one wife, temperate, sagacious, respectable,
+hospitable, well qualified for teaching; <sup>3</sup>not addicted
+to wine, not using hard words or blows, not greedy of base gain;
+but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;
+<sup>4</sup>presiding over his own family with propriety, having
+his children under subjection with all gravity of behaviour:
+<sup>5</sup>for if a man knoweth not how to order his own family,
+how shall he take proper care of the church of God?
+<sup>6</sup>Not a new convert, lest he be puffed up, and fall
+into the devil’s crime. <sup>7</sup>He must also have a fair
+character from those who are without, that he may not fall into
+reproach, and into the snare of the devil.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>The deacons also in like manner must be
+grave, not doubletongued, not addicting themselves to much wine,
+not greedy of filthy lucre; <sup>9</sup>holding the mystery of
+the faith with a pure conscience. <sup>10</sup>And let these also
+be first proved, and if found blameless, then let them enter on
+the deacon’s office.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Their wives in like manner must be
+grave women, not addicted to scandal, sober, faithful in all
+things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Let the deacons be the husbands of one
+wife, ordering well their children and their own families.
+<sup>13</sup>For they who discharge the office of a deacon with
+propriety, acquire to themselves a respectable station <i>in the
+church</i>, and great boldness in the faith which is in Jesus
+Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>These things I write to thee, hoping
+to come unto thee shortly: <sup>15</sup>but should I be delayed,
+that thou mayest know how it behoveth thee to conduct thyself in
+the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the
+pillar and the pedestal of truth. <sup>16</sup>And confessedly
+great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the
+flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen of angels, preached among
+the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into
+glory.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="ti14" id="ti14">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW the Spirit speaketh
+expresly, that in the latter days some will apostatise from the
+faith, giving heed to spirits of delusion, and doctrines of
+devils; <sup>2</sup>men who teach lies with hypocrisy; and have
+their own consciences cauterised; <sup>3</sup>prohibiting
+marriage, and enjoining abstinence from particular meats, which
+God created to be received with thanksgiving by the faithful, and
+those who acknowledge the truth. <sup>4</sup>For every creature
+of God is good, and none to be rejected, if used with
+thanksgiving: <sup>5</sup>for it is sanctified by the word of God
+and prayer. <sup>6</sup>If thou suggest these truths to the
+brethren, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ,
+nourished up in the words of faith and sound doctrine, whereunto
+thou hast attained. <sup>7</sup>But profane and antiquated fables
+reject, but exercise thyself unto godliness. <sup>8</sup>For
+bodily exercise is of little advantage, but godliness is
+profitable for all things, having the promise of the life which
+now is, and of that which is to come. <sup>9</sup>This is a
+faithful saying, and deserving all acceptance. <sup>10</sup>For
+therefore do we labour and are exposed to abuse, because we have
+hoped in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men,
+especially of the faithful. <sup>11</sup>Announce and teach these
+things. <sup>12</sup>Let no man despise thy youth; but be a
+pattern of the faithful, in discourse; in conduct, in love, in
+spirit, in faith, in purity. <sup>13</sup>Till I come, apply to
+reading, to exhortation, to teaching. <sup>14</sup>Neglect not
+the gift which is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with
+imposition of the hands of the presbytery. <sup>15</sup>Let these
+things be thy care; be wholly devoted to them; that thy progress
+may be evident to all men. <sup>16</sup>Take heed unto thyself,
+and to thy doctrine; abide in them: for so doing thou shalt both
+save thyself, and those who hear thee.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="ti15" id="ti15">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">R</span>EBUKE not harshly an aged
+man, but admonish him as a father; the younger men as brethren;
+<sup>2</sup>the aged women as mothers; the younger as sisters,
+with all purity. <sup>3</sup>Honour the widows, that are widows
+indeed. <sup>4</sup>But if any widow has children or
+grandchildren, let them learn as their first duty to shew their
+piety towards their own family, and make a grateful return to
+their progenitors: for this is becoming and acceptable before
+God. <sup>5</sup>But she who is a widow indeed, and abandoned to
+solitude, hopeth in God, and continueth in supplications and
+prayers night and day. <sup>6</sup>But she who lives voluptuously
+is dead, though she liveth. <sup>7</sup>And these things
+inculcate, that they may be blameless. <sup>8</sup>But if any man
+provide not for his own relations, and especially for those more
+immediately of his own family, he hath denied the faith, and is
+worse than an infidel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Let no widow be put on the list under
+sixty years of age, who hath been the wife of one husband,
+<sup>10</sup>bringing attestation of her good works; that she
+hath well educated her children, that she hath been hospitable to
+strangers, that she hath washed the saints feet, that she hath
+assisted the afflicted, that she hath followed diligently every
+good work. <sup>11</sup>But the younger widows reject: for when
+they give themselves to wantonness contrary to Christ, they will
+marry; <sup>12</sup>incurring censure, for having violated their
+former engagement. <sup>13</sup>And at the same time also they
+learn to be idle, visiting about in the houses; and not merely
+idle, but talkative and inquisitive, speaking things they ought
+not. <sup>14</sup>I would therefore have the younger widows to
+marry, bear children, govern their house, give no occasion to the
+adversary to bring a reproach on them. <sup>15</sup>For some are
+already turned aside after Satan. <sup>16</sup>But if any man or
+woman who believes hath widows their relations, let him provide
+for them, and let not the church be burdened; that there may be a
+sufficiency for the real widows.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Let the elders who preside properly be
+counted worthy of double honour, especially those who are
+laborious in preaching and teaching. <sup>18</sup>For the
+Scripture saith, “Thou shalt not muzzle the ox while he treadeth
+out the corn<sup><a href="#n118" id="f118" title="see footnote"
+name="f118">119</a></sup>.” And again, “The labourer is worthy of
+his hire.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Against a presbyter receive not an
+accusation, except it be from two or three witnesses.
+<sup>20</sup>Those who sin rebuke before all, that the rest also
+may tremble.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>I adjure thee before God, and the Lord
+Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these
+things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>Lay hands hastily on no man, nor share
+another’s sins: keep thyself pure; <sup>23</sup>confine thyself
+no longer to water-drinking; but use a little wine for thy
+stomach’s sake, and thy frequent indispositions.
+<sup>24</sup>Some men’s sins are glaringly manifest, going before
+to judgment; and after others also they follow <i>to
+detection</i>. <sup>25</sup>In like manner also the good works
+<i>of some</i> are previously manifest; and it is not possible
+that what they have besides should be concealed.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="ti16" id="ti16">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">L</span>ET as many slaves as are
+under the yoke account their own masters worthy of all honour,
+that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed.
+<sup>2</sup>But they who have believing masters, let them not
+think less of them, because they are brethren; but serve them the
+rather, because they are faithful and beloved, who have equally
+partaken of the benefit. These things teach and enjoin.
+<sup>3</sup>If any man teach another doctrine, and attend not to
+the sound words, which are those of Jesus Christ our Lord, and to
+the doctrine which is according to godliness; <sup>4</sup>he is
+conceited, knowing nothing, but delirious with disputes and
+quarrels about words, from whence come wrath, contentions, evil
+speakings, wrong suspicions, <sup>5</sup>perverse wranglings of
+men corrupt in mind, and destitute of truth, who think to make
+gain of godliness; depart from such men. <sup>6</sup>But
+godliness with contentment is great gain. <sup>7</sup>For that we
+brought nothing into the world is evident, neither can we carry
+any thing out of it. <sup>8</sup>Having then food and raiment,
+let us be therewith content. <sup>9</sup>For they who will be
+rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and
+hurtful passions, which sink men in the abyss of destruction and
+perdition. <sup>10</sup>For the love of money is the root of all
+evils, which some coveting, have wandered away from the faith,
+and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>But thou, O man of God, flee from
+these things; but pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love,
+patience, meekness. <sup>12</sup>Strain every nerve in the noble
+conflict of faith, lay fast hold on eternal life, unto which also
+thou hast been called, and hast confessed the good confession
+before many witnesses.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>I conjure thee in the presence of God,
+who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who witnessed
+that noble confession before Pontius Pilate; <sup>14</sup>that
+thou observe this injunction spotless, irreproachable, unto the
+appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: <sup>15</sup>which in his own
+appointed times he will shew forth, who is the blessed and only
+Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; <sup>16</sup>who
+alone possesseth immortality, inhabiting light inaccessible, whom
+no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and glory
+eternal. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Charge the rich in this world not to
+be lifted up with pride, nor to trust on the stability of wealth,
+but on the living God, who giveth us richly all things for our
+enjoyment; <sup>18</sup>to do good, to be rich in generous
+actions, to take pleasure in liberality, ready to distribute;
+<sup>19</sup>laying up treasure for themselves a noble foundation
+against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal
+life.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>O Timothy, guard the sacred deposit,
+avoiding profane trifling talk, and antitheses of misnamed
+science: <sup>21</sup>which some affecting have erred concerning
+the faith.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Grace be with thee.—Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">The first epistle was written from Laodicea, which
+is the metropolis of Phrygia Pacatiana.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:133%">
+<a name="ti21" id="ti21">THE SECOND EPISTLE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt2">PAUL THE APOSTLE</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.6em">TIMOTH</span>Y.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, an apostle of Jesus
+Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of the life
+which is in Christ Jesus, <sup>2</sup>to Timothy, my beloved son:
+grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our
+Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>I thank God, whom I serve from my
+forefathers with a pure conscience, that I keep up a constant
+remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
+<sup>4</sup>earnestly desiring to see thee, remembering thy
+tears, that I might be filled with joy; <sup>5</sup>recalling to
+my memory the unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt
+first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am
+persuaded that <i>it is</i> in thee also. <sup>6</sup>For which
+cause I remind thee that thou fan into a flame the divine gift,
+which is in thee by the imposition of my hands. <sup>7</sup>For
+God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of courage, and of
+love, and of sobriety.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Be not thou therefore ashamed of the
+testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer
+affliction with me in the gospel, supported by the power of God;
+<sup>9</sup>who hath saved us, and called us with an holy
+calling, not according to our works, but according to his own
+purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before time
+had a beginning; <sup>10</sup>but is now made manifest by the
+appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death,
+and brought to light life and immortality by the gospel:
+<sup>11</sup>whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle,
+and a teacher of the Gentiles. <sup>12</sup>For which cause also
+I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I
+have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to
+guard my deposit unto the great day.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Model thy teaching according to the
+pattern of the sound discourses, which thou hast heard from me,
+in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. <sup>14</sup>The
+glorious deposit committed to thy trust, guard by the Holy Ghost
+who dwelleth in us.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Knowest thou this, that all those of
+Asia have deserted me? among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
+<sup>16</sup>The Lord grant mercy unto the household of
+Onesiphorus because he frequently was a refreshment to my soul,
+and was not ashamed of my chain: <sup>17</sup>but, when he was at
+Rome, he sought me out diligently, and found me. <sup>18</sup>The
+Lord grant that he may find mercy with the Lord in the great day;
+and how liberally he ministered to me at Ephesus, thou knowest
+better than any other person.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="ti22" id="ti22">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HOU therefore, my son, be
+mighty in the grace which is in Jesus Christ. <sup>2</sup>And the
+things which thou hast heard of me before many witnesses, these
+commit to faithful men, who shall be qualified to teach others
+also. <sup>3</sup>Thou therefore endure hardships, as a brave
+soldier of Jesus Christ. <sup>4</sup>No man who enters the army
+involves himself with secular affairs; that he may please the
+person who hath enlisted him. <sup>5</sup>And if a man contend in
+the public games, he is not crowned victor, unless he contend
+according to the laws. <sup>6</sup>The husbandman who toils is
+the first who ought to partake of the fruits.
+<sup>7</sup>Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee
+understanding in all things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed
+of David was raised from the dead, according to my gospel:
+<sup>9</sup>for which I suffer affliction, even unto chains as a
+malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
+<sup>10</sup>Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the
+elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Jesus
+Christ with eternal glory.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>It is a faithful saying: for if we be
+dead with him, we shall also live with him: <sup>12</sup>if we
+suffer with him, we shall also reign with him: if we renounce
+him, he also will renounce us: <sup>13</sup>if we are
+unbelieving, he abideth faithful; he cannot contradict himself.
+<sup>14</sup>Put them in mind of these things, adjuring them
+before the Lord not to quarrel about words of no use, but tending
+to the perversion of the audience.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Be diligent to present thyself before
+God approved, a workman that need not blush, rightly dividing the
+word of truth. <sup>16</sup>But profane vain bablings avoid: for
+they will proceed to greater lengths of impiety. <sup>17</sup>And
+their discourse will eat like as a gangrene; of whom are Hymeneus
+and Philetus; <sup>18</sup>who with respect to the truth have
+erred, saying that the resurrection hath been already; and
+pervert the faith of some. <sup>19</sup>Nevertheless the stable
+foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, the Lord
+knoweth those who belong to him. And, let every man who mentions
+the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>But in a great house there are not
+only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and pottery;
+and some for an honourable use, and others for baser service.
+<sup>21</sup>If therefore a man preserve himself pure from these
+things, he shall be a vessel for honour, sanctified and highly
+useful to the master, ready for every good work.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>But flee youthful passions, and pursue
+righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call upon the
+Lord out of a pure heart. <sup>23</sup>But foolish and
+uninstructive disputes avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels.
+<sup>24</sup>And a servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel; but
+to be gentle to all men, apt to teach, forbearing,
+<sup>25</sup>with meekness correcting those who are opposers, if
+at last God may give unto them repentance so as to submit to the
+conviction of the truth; <sup>26</sup>and that they may escape
+out of the snare of the devil, who have been captured by him for
+his will.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="ti23" id="ti23">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>UT this know, that in the
+last days distressing times will come. <sup>2</sup>For men will
+be self-lovers, money-lovers, boasters, vainglorious,
+blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
+<sup>3</sup>unnatural, implacable, slanderers, intemperate,
+inhuman, averse to goodness, <sup>4</sup>treacherous, wilful,
+puffed up <i>with pride</i>, lovers of pleasure more than lovers
+of God; <sup>5</sup>holding the form of godliness, but denying
+the power of it: from these men turn with aversion.
+<sup>6</sup>For such are they who insinuate themselves into
+houses, and captivate weak women laden with accumulated sins, and
+actuated by a variety of passions, <sup>7</sup>always learning,
+yet never able to attain unto the knowledge of truth.
+<sup>8</sup>But in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed
+Moses, so do these also set themselves in opposition to the
+truth; men corrupt in mind, reprobate respecting the faith.
+<sup>9</sup>But they shall not proceed to the uttermost; for
+their infatuation shall be evident to all men, as theirs also
+was.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>But thou hast fully known my doctrine,
+conduct, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love, patience,
+<sup>11</sup>the persecutions, the sufferings, which beset me at
+Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, yet
+out of them all the Lord delivered me. <sup>12</sup>And all
+indeed who will live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
+<sup>13</sup>But wicked men and impostors will proceed from bad
+to worse, deceiving and deceived. <sup>14</sup>But abide thou in
+the things which thou hast learned and believed, knowing of whom
+thou hast learned them; <sup>15</sup>and that from a child thou
+hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise
+unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.
+<sup>16</sup>All scripture is given by the inspiration of God,
+and advantageous for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
+instruction in righteousness <sup>17</sup>that the man of God may
+be properly furnished, fully qualified for every good work.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="ti24" id="ti24">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">I</span> ADJURE thee therefore
+before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living
+and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; <sup>2</sup>preach
+the word, be urgent, in season, out of season; reprove, enjoin,
+exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. <sup>3</sup>For the
+time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but
+after their own inclinations will set up a herd of teachers for
+themselves, having the itch of hearing; <sup>4</sup>and will turn
+away their ears from the truth, and listen unto fables.
+<sup>5</sup>But watch thou in all things, endure hardship, do the
+work of an evangelist, fully discharge thy ministry.
+<sup>6</sup>For I am now ready to be sacrificed, and the time of
+my dissolution approaches. <sup>7</sup>I have struggled hard in
+the honourable contest, I have finished the race, I have kept the
+faith: <sup>8</sup>henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of
+righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me
+at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved
+his appearing.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Hasten to come to me shortly:
+<sup>10</sup>for Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this
+present world, and is gone unto Thessalonica; Crescens to
+Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia. <sup>11</sup>Luke alone is with me.
+Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is very useful to me
+in the ministry. <sup>12</sup>But Tychicus I have sent to
+Ephesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>The cloke which I left behind me at
+Troas with Carpus, when thou comest bring, and the books,
+especially the parchments.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Alexander the brazier did me many ill
+offices: the Lord repay him according to his works:
+<sup>15</sup>against whom be thou also on thy guard, for he hath
+greatly resisted our words.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>At my first apology no man stood by
+me, but all forsook me: (may it not be imputed to them!)
+<sup>17</sup>but the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that
+by me the preaching might be fully discharged, and that all the
+Gentiles might hear; and I was snatched out of the lion’s mouth.
+<sup>18</sup>And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work,
+and preserve me for his celestial kingdom: to whom be glory for
+ever and ever. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Salute Priscilla and Aquila, and the
+house of Onesiphorus. <sup>20</sup>Erastus hath abode at Corinth:
+but Trophimus I left behind me at Miletum sick.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>Hasten to come before winter. Eubulus
+greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the
+brethren.</p>
+
+<p class="pns"><sup>22</sup>The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy
+spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">The second epistle to Timothy, appointed the first
+bishop of the Ephesian church, was written from Rome, when the
+second time Paul stood before the Cæsar Nero.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:2.5em; margin-bottom:1.8em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="tit1" id="tit1">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.8em">TITU</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, a servant of God,
+and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of the
+elect of God, and the knowledge of truth which leads to
+godliness; <sup>2</sup>in hope of life eternal, which God, who
+cannot lie, hath promised before time had a being;
+<sup>3</sup>but hath manifested in his own appointed season his
+word by the preaching, with which I have been entrusted,
+according to the command of our Saviour God; <sup>4</sup>to
+Titus, my genuine son after the common faith, be grace, mercy,
+peace, from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ our
+Saviour.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>For this purpose I left thee behind me
+at Crete, that thou mightest direct the regulations which
+remained to be executed, and that thou shouldest appoint
+presbyters in every city, as I charged thee to do: <sup>6</sup>if
+there be a man blameless, the husband of one wife, having
+children who believe, not under an accusation or debauchery, or
+disorderly conduct. <sup>7</sup>For a bishop ought to be
+irreproachable, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not
+irritable, not addicted to wine, not quarrelsome, not greedy of
+filthy lucre; <sup>8</sup>but the stranger’s host, the good man’s
+friend, grave, just, holy, temperate; <sup>9</sup>firmly attached
+to the faithful word, according to the doctrine delivered, that
+he may be able to exhort with sound instruction and to confute
+the opposers. <sup>10</sup>For there are many disorderly persons
+vainly talkative, and under a spirit of delusion, especially some
+of the circumcised; <sup>11</sup>whose mouths ought to be
+muzzled, who pervert whole families, teaching things which they
+ought not, for the sake of base gain. <sup>12</sup>One of them, a
+poet of their own nation, hath said, The Cretans are always
+liars, wicked beasts, slothful gluttons. <sup>13</sup>This
+testimony is true. For which cause rebuke them with severity,
+that they may be sound in the faith; <sup>14</sup>not attending
+to Jewish fables, and injunctions of men, who have turned away
+from the truth. <sup>15</sup>All things indeed are clean to the
+clean: but to the defiled and to the unbelievers there is nothing
+clean; but their very mind and conscience are defiled.
+<sup>16</sup>They profess to know God; but in works deny him,
+being abominable and disobedient, and unto every good work
+reprobate.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="tit2" id="tit2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>UT speak thou the things
+which become sound doctrine: <sup>2</sup>that the elder men be
+sober, grave, discreet, sound in faith, in love, in patience.
+<sup>3</sup>That the elder women also be sacredly becoming in
+their behaviour, not slanderers, not enslaved by much wine,
+teachers of propriety; <sup>4</sup>that they instruct the young
+women to be discreet, to love their husbands, to love their
+children, <sup>5</sup>to be sober, domestic, good, obedient to
+their own husbands, that the word of God be not ill reported of.
+<sup>6</sup>The younger men in like manner exhort to be sober
+minded. <sup>7</sup>In all things approving thyself as a pattern
+of good works: in thy teaching, shewing integrity, gravity,
+incorruptibility, <sup>8</sup>sound discourse, incapable of
+confutation; that he who is in opposition may be confounded,
+having nothing faulty to say of you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Let servants be subject to their own
+masters, in all things to be agreeable to them; not
+contradicting; <sup>10</sup>not embezzling their property, but
+demonstrating all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine
+of God our Saviour in all things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>For the grace of God which leads to
+salvation hath appeared unto all men, <sup>12</sup>instructing
+us, that denying ungodliness and worldly affections, we should
+live soberly and righteously, and godly in the present day;
+<sup>13</sup>expecting the blessed hope, and glorious appearing
+of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; <sup>14</sup>who gave
+himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and
+purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
+<sup>15</sup>These things speak and enjoin, and reprove with all
+authority. Let no man despise thee.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="tit3" id="tit3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">R</span>EMIND them to be subject
+to princes and those invested with authority, to obey
+magistrates, to be ready for every good work, <sup>2</sup>to
+slander no man, to be inoffensive, gentle, shewing all meekness
+to all men. <sup>3</sup>For we ourselves also in time past were
+thoughtless, disobedient, erroneous, enslaved by various passions
+and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one
+another. <sup>4</sup>But even then the kindness and love of God
+our Saviour to man shone forth, <sup>5</sup>not for works of
+righteousness which we had done, but according to his mercy he
+saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and by renovation of the
+Holy Spirit; <sup>6</sup>which he poured out upon us richly
+through Jesus Christ our Saviour; <sup>7</sup>that justified by
+his grace, we might become heirs in hope of eternal life.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Faithful is the saying, and of these
+things I wish thee firmly to testify, that they who have believed
+in God be careful to be pre-eminent in good works. These are
+becoming and advantageous to men. <sup>9</sup>But foolish
+disquisitions, and genealogies, and disputes, and contentions
+about the law avoid; for they are unprofitable and vain.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>An heretical person after a first and
+second admonition reject; <sup>11</sup>knowing that such a one is
+perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>When I shall send Artemas unto thee,
+or Tychicus, hasten to come to me unto Nicopolis: for there I
+have determined to pass the winter.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Send forward diligently Zenas the
+lawyer and Apollos, that nothing may be wanting for them.
+<sup>14</sup>And let those who belong to us learn also to be
+pre-eminent in good works for all necessary calls, that they be
+not without fruits.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>All that are with me salute thee.
+Salute those who love us with fidelity.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Grace be with you all. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">This epistle was written to Titus appointed by
+suffrage first bishop of the church of Crete, from Nicopolis in
+Macedonia.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:2.5em; margin-bottom:1.8em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="phm" id="phm">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE,</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">TO</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.25em">PHILEMO</span>N.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>AUL, a prisoner of
+Christ Jesus, and Timothy a brother, to Philemon the beloved, and
+our fellow-labourer, <sup>2</sup>and to Apphia the beloved, and
+to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church at thy house:
+<sup>3</sup>grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and
+the Lord Jesus Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>I thank my God always, making mention
+of thee in my prayers, <sup>5</sup>hearing of thy love and faith
+which thou hast towards the Lord Jesus, and unto all the saints;
+<sup>6</sup>that there may be an operative communication of thy
+faith made known by every good thing, which is in you towards
+Jesus Christ. <sup>7</sup>For we have great joy and consolation
+in thy love, because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed
+by thee, brother. <sup>8</sup>Wherefore, though I have in Christ
+great liberty to enjoin thee what is becoming, <sup>9</sup>I
+rather for love’s sake entreat, being such as Paul the aged, and
+now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ. <sup>10</sup>I entreat thee
+for my son, whom I have begotten during my bonds, Onesimus:
+<sup>11</sup>who in time past hath been an unprofitable servant
+to thee, but now very profitable to thee and to me:
+<sup>12</sup>whom I have sent back; thou therefore receive him,
+even as my own bowels: <sup>13</sup>whom I wished to detain about
+myself, that in thy stead he might have waited upon me during my
+bonds for the gospel: <sup>14</sup>but without thy consent would
+I do nothing; that this good deed of thine might not be as of
+necessity, but from thy own choice. <sup>15</sup>For to this end
+perhaps was he separated from thee for a season, that thou
+mightest receive him for ever; <sup>16</sup>no longer as a slave,
+but above a slave, as a brother beloved, especially by me, but
+how much more by thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
+<sup>17</sup>If therefore thou holdest me a sharer with thee,
+receive him as myself. <sup>18</sup>If he hath injured thee or
+oweth thee ought, put that to my account; <sup>19</sup>I Paul
+have given it under my own hand, I will repay it, not to say to
+thee, that thou owest even thine own self unto me.
+<sup>20</sup>Yea, brother, I wish to have joy in thee in the
+Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. <sup>21</sup>Having
+confidence in thy obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing
+that thou wilt do more than I say. <sup>22</sup>But at the same
+time prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your
+prayers I shall be given unto you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>There salute thee Epaphras, my
+fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus; <sup>24</sup>Mark, Aristarchus,
+Demas, Luke, my fellow-labourers.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
+with thy spirit. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">Written to Philemon from Rome, by Onesimus one of
+his household.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:0.8em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:125%">
+<a name="heb1" id="heb1">THE EPISTLE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">TO THE</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.3em">HEBREW</span>S.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">G</span>OD, who spake to the
+fathers of old at various times, and in different manners by the
+prophets, <sup>2</sup>in these last days hath spoken to us by a
+Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he
+made the worlds; <sup>3</sup>who being the splendour of his
+glory, and the very impress of his substance, and upholding all
+things with his powerful word, by himself having effected the
+cleansing of our sins, he sat down at the right hand of Majesty
+on high; <sup>4</sup>made as much superior to the angels, as he
+hath inherited a more distinguished name than they.
+<sup>5</sup>For to which of the angels ever said he, “My Son art
+thou, I have to-day begotten thee<sup><a href="#n119" id="f119"
+title="see footnote" name="f119">120</a></sup>?” And again, “I
+will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son<sup><a href="#n120" id="f120" title="see footnote" name="f120">121</a></sup>?” <sup>6</sup>And again, when he introduces
+the first-begotten into the world, he saith, “Let all the angels
+of God also worship him<sup><a href="#n121" id="f121" title="see footnote" name="f121">122</a></sup>.” <sup>7</sup>And
+concerning the angels indeed he thus speaks: “Who maketh his
+angels spirits, and his ministering servants a flame of
+fire<sup><a href="#n122" id="f122" title="see footnote" name="f122">123</a></sup>.” <sup>8</sup>But to the Son, “Thy throne, O
+God, is unto eternity; a sceptre of rectitude is the sceptre of
+thy kingdom. <sup>9</sup>Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated
+iniquity; therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil
+of exultation above those who partake with thee<sup><a href="#n123" id="f123" title="see footnote" name="f123">124</a></sup>.” <sup>10</sup>“And thou from the beginning,
+O Lord, hast founded the earth, and the heavens are the works of
+thine hands. <sup>11</sup>They will be destroyed, but thou
+remainest; and they all will grow old as a garment,
+<sup>12</sup>and as a cloak thou wilt wrap them up, and they will
+undergo a change: but thou art the same, and thy years will never
+end<sup><a href="#n124" id="f124" title="see footnote" name="f124">125</a></sup>.” <sup>13</sup>Unto which indeed of the
+angels said he ever, “Sit at my right hand until I put thine
+enemies for a footstool of thy feet<sup><a href="#n125" id="f125"
+title="see footnote" name="f125">126</a></sup>?” <sup>14</sup>Are
+they not all ministerial spirits, sent to perform service on
+account of those who are about to inherit salvation?</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb2" id="heb2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OR this reason we ought
+to attend more diligently to the things which have been heard,
+lest by any means we let them flow by us. <sup>2</sup>For if the
+discourse spoken by angels was confirmed, and every transgression
+and disobedience received a just punishment as its due,
+<sup>3</sup>how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation,
+which, commencing at the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was
+confirmed unto us by those who had heard him; <sup>4</sup>God
+superadding his testimony with them, by signs, and wonders, and
+various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his
+own will?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>For he hath not subjected the future
+world, of which we are speaking, to the angels. <sup>6</sup>But
+one in a certain passage testifieth, saying, “What is man, that
+thou rememberest him, or a son of man, that thou regardest him?”
+<sup>7</sup>“Thou hast made him for a little while lower than
+angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, and hast
+placed him over the works of thy hands: <sup>8</sup>thou hast
+subjected all things under his feet<sup><a href="#n126" id="f126"
+title="see footnote" name="f126">127</a></sup>.” Now in
+subjecting all things to him, he left nothing unsubjected to him;
+but at present we see not yet all things subjected to him.
+<sup>9</sup>But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than
+angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour,
+that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every
+one.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>For it became him, for whom are all
+things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto
+glory, to perfect the Author of their salvation by sufferings.
+<sup>11</sup>For both he that sanctifies, and they who are
+sanctified, are all of one. For which cause he is not ashamed to
+call them brethren, <sup>12</sup>saying, “I will declare thy name
+to my brethren, in the midst of the church I will sing hymns to
+thee<sup><a href="#n127" id="f127" title="see footnote" name="f127">128</a></sup>.” <sup>13</sup>And again, “I will place my
+confidence in him<sup><a href="#n128" id="f128" title="see footnote" name="f128">129</a></sup>.” And again, “Behold!
+Here am I, and the children which God hath given me<sup><a href="#n129" id="f129" title="see footnote" name="f129">130</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Seeing therefore that the children
+have partaken of flesh and blood, he also himself, in exact
+resemblance, partook of the same, that by death he might destroy
+him who held the power of death, that is, the devil;
+<sup>15</sup>and deliver those, even as many as through their
+whole life were subjects of bondage to the fear of death.
+<sup>16</sup>For he verily took not on him the angelic nature,
+but assumed that of the seed of Abraham. <sup>17</sup>Wherefore
+he ought in all things to be made like to his brethren, in order
+to become a merciful and faithful high-priest in those things
+which relate to God, to make a propitiation for the sins of the
+people: <sup>18</sup>for inasmuch as he hath himself suffered,
+having been tempted, he is able to succour those who are
+tempted.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb3" id="heb3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>HEREFORE, holy brethren,
+partakers of the heavenly calling, contemplate the apostle and
+high-priest whom ye confess, Jesus Christ; <sup>2</sup>who was
+faithful to him who appointed him, as Moses also was in all his
+house. <sup>3</sup>For this personage hath been counted worthy of
+higher glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who built it, hath
+greater honour than the house. <sup>4</sup>For every house is
+built by some person; but he who is the architect of all things
+is God. <sup>5</sup>And Moses indeed was faithful in all that
+house of his as a servant, to bear testimony of the things which
+should be after spoken; <sup>6</sup>but Christ as a son over his
+own house: whose house are we, if we hold firmly the confidence
+and glorying of hope stedfast unto the end.
+<sup>7</sup>Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost saith<sup><a href="#n130" id="f130" title="see footnote" name="f130">131</a></sup>,
+To day if ye will hear his voice, <sup>8</sup>harden not your
+hearts, as in that bitter provocation, at the day of the
+temptation in the wilderness; <sup>9</sup>when your fathers
+tempted me, proved me, and saw my works during forty years.
+<sup>10</sup>Wherefore I was provoked against that generation,
+and said, They are always deluded in heart, and they have not
+known my ways: <sup>11</sup>so I swore in my wrath that they
+shall not enter into my rest. <sup>12</sup>Take heed, brethren,
+that there be not in any one of you a wicked heart of infidelity,
+<i>evident</i> in departure from the living God: <sup>13</sup>but
+exhort one another daily, whilst to-day remains, that no one of
+you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <sup>14</sup>For we
+are partakers with Christ, if we hold the beginning of our
+confidence firm unto the end; <sup>15</sup>while it is said,
+To-day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts as in
+the provocation. <sup>16</sup>For some, though they had heard,
+provoked him; yet not all who came out of Egypt by Moses.
+<sup>17</sup>But against whom was he incensed forty years? Was it
+not against those who had sinned, whose corpses fell in the
+wilderness? <sup>18</sup>And to whom did he swear that they
+should not enter into his rest, but to those who did not believe?
+<sup>19</sup>So we see that they could not enter in because of
+unbelief.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb4" id="heb4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">L</span>ET us fear then lest,
+though a promise be left of entering into his rest, any one of
+you should appear to fail of obtaining it. <sup>2</sup>For we are
+hearing the same gospel preached as they did; but the word heard
+did not profit them, not being incorporated by faith with those
+who heard it. <sup>3</sup>For we who have believed, have entered
+into the rest, even as he said, “So, I sware in my wrath, that
+they shall not enter into my rest;” and that notwithstanding the
+works were done from the foundation of the world. <sup>4</sup>For
+he said in a certain passage concerning the seventh day to this
+purport, “And God rested on the seventh day from all his
+works<sup><a href="#n131" id="f131" title="see footnote" name="f131">132</a></sup>.” <sup>5</sup>And in this passage again,
+“They shall not enter into my rest.” <sup>6</sup>Forasmuch
+therefore as it remaineth for some to enter into it, and they who
+first had the gospel preached to them entered not in because of
+unbelief; <sup>7</sup>again he limiteth a certain day, saying by
+David, To-day, after so long a time; as it is said, “To-day if ye
+will hear his voice harden not your hearts.” <sup>8</sup>For if
+Joshua had given them the rest, he would not afterwards have
+spoken of another day. <sup>9</sup>A sabbatical rest then still
+remaineth for the people of God. <sup>10</sup>For he that is
+entered into his rest, he also hath rested from his works, as God
+did from his own. <sup>11</sup>Let us then earnestly endeavour to
+enter into that rest, lest any person fall after the same example
+of unbelief. <sup>12</sup>For the word of God is quickening, and
+energetic, and sharper than every two-edged sword, and piercing
+through and through, so as to divide both soul and spirit, both
+joints and spinal marrow, and critically judges the thoughts and
+intents of the heart. <sup>13</sup>Even creation is not invisible
+before him, but all things are naked, and fully displayed before
+his eyes, to whom we must give our account.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Having then a great high-priest passed
+through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the
+confession. <sup>15</sup>For we have not an high-priest incapable
+of a fellow-feeling with our infirmities, but one tempted in all
+points, in exact resemblance with ourselves, sin excepted.
+<sup>16</sup>Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne
+of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for
+seasonable help.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb5" id="heb5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OR, every high-priest
+taken from among men, is constituted on behalf of men for those
+services which relate to God, that he should offer both gifts and
+sacrifices for sins: <sup>2</sup>being able to feel tenderly for
+the ignorant and erroneous; forasmuch as he is himself
+encompassed with infirmity. <sup>3</sup>And on this account he
+ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifice
+for sins. <sup>4</sup>And no man assumes to himself this honour,
+but he who is called of God, even as Aaron was. <sup>5</sup>So
+Christ also did not himself assume the glory to become
+high-priest, but <span class="sc">he</span> <i>gave it</i> who
+spake to him, “Thou art my Son; I have this day begotten thee.”
+<sup>6</sup>As he saith also in another passage, “Thou art priest
+forever after the order of Melchisedec<sup><a href="#n132" id="f132" title="see footnote" name="f132">133</a></sup>;”
+<sup>7</sup>who in the days of his flesh, with strong crying and
+tears, having offered up prayers and supplications to him who was
+able to save him from death, and being heard for his reverential
+awe, <sup>8</sup>though he was a son, he learned obedience from
+the things which he suffered: <sup>9</sup>and complete himself,
+he became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey him;
+<sup>10</sup>publicly proclaimed of God high-priest after the
+order of Melchisedec.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Concerning whom we have much to
+discourse, and of difficult interpretation to explain, seeing ye
+are dull of hearing. <sup>12</sup>For though ye ought for the
+time to be teachers of others, ye have again need that some one
+teach you the leading principles of the oracles of God; and are
+become as those who need milk, and not solid food.
+<sup>13</sup>For every one who useth milk is inexperienced in the
+word of righteousness: for he is an infant. <sup>14</sup>But
+solid nourishment is proper for grown men, even as many as by
+habit have their organs of perception exercised for the
+discernment both of good and evil.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb6" id="heb6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>HEREFORE, desisting from
+initiatory discourse respecting Christ, let us advance towards
+perfection; not again laying a foundation of repentance from dead
+works, and faith in God, <sup>2</sup>of the doctrine of
+ablutions, and of imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of
+the dead, and of eternal judgment. <sup>3</sup>And so we will do,
+if God permit. <sup>4</sup>For it is not possible to renew again
+unto repentance those who have been once illuminated, and have
+tasted the celestial gift, and have been made partakers of the
+Holy Ghost, <sup>5</sup>and have tasted the good word of God, and
+the powers of the world to come, <sup>6</sup>and yet have fallen
+away: for they crucify again to themselves the Son of God, and
+expose him to public infamy. <sup>7</sup>For the earth which
+imbibes the rain which often falls upon it, and bringeth forth
+herbage suitable for those by whom it is cultured, receiveth a
+blessing from God; <sup>8</sup>but if it produceth thorns and
+thistles, it is abandoned, and near the curse <i>of
+barrenness</i>, whose end will be for burning.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>But, beloved, we are persuaded
+concerning you that things are better, and connected with
+salvation, though we thus speak. <sup>10</sup>For God is not
+unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have
+demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the
+saints, and still ministering. <sup>11</sup>But we earnestly
+desire that every one of you do manifest the same diligence, in
+order to obtain the full assurance of hope unto the end:
+<sup>12</sup>that ye be not slothful, but imitators of those who,
+by faith and long suffering, are inheriting the promises.
+<sup>13</sup>For God when he gave the promise to Abraham
+forasmuch as he had nothing greater to swear by, sware by
+himself, <sup>14</sup>saying, “Verily, blessing, I will bless
+thee, and multiplying, I will multiply thee<sup><a href="#n133"
+id="f133" title="see footnote" name="f133">134</a></sup>.”
+<sup>15</sup>And so after long patient waiting he obtained the
+promise. <sup>16</sup>For men indeed swear by something greater
+than themselves; and an oath for confirmation is with them
+conclusive in all disputes. <sup>17</sup>And thus God, designing
+more abundantly to demonstrate to the heirs of promise the
+immutability of his will, pledged himself by oath,
+<sup>18</sup>that by two immutable things, in which it was
+impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who
+have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us;
+<sup>19</sup>which, as an anchor for our soul, we hold both sure
+and stedfast, and entering into the sanctuary within the vail,
+<sup>20</sup>into which the forerunner for us is entered, even
+Jesus, made after the order of Melchisedec an high-priest for
+ever.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb7" id="heb7">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>OR this Melchisedec, king
+of Salem, a priest of God most high, who met Abraham returning
+from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; <sup>2</sup>to
+whom also Abraham gave a tenth share of all the spoil: being, as
+the interpretation of his name imports, first, King of
+righteousness, and then also King of Salem, that is, King of
+peace: <sup>3</sup>without father, without mother, without
+genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but
+in exact resemblance with the Son of God, abideth a priest for
+ever. <sup>4</sup>Now observe how great is this
+<i>Melchisedec</i>, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave the
+tenth of the spoils. <sup>5</sup>For they indeed of the sons of
+Levi, who are admitted to priesthood, have an order to receive
+tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their
+brethren, though also sprung from the loins of Abraham.
+<sup>6</sup>But he who derived not his genealogy from them,
+received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him who had the
+promises; <sup>7</sup>but without all dispute the inferior
+receives benediction from the superior. <sup>8</sup>And here
+indeed dying men receive the tithes, but there he hath a
+testimony borne to him that he liveth. <sup>9</sup>And, if I may
+so say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, paid
+tithes. <sup>10</sup>For he was as yet in the loins of his father
+when Melchisedec met him. <sup>11</sup>If therefore there was
+perfection by the Levitical priesthood (for under that the people
+had the law given to them), what farther need was there that
+another priest should arise after the order of Melchisedec, and
+not be called after the order of Aaron? <sup>12</sup>For the
+priesthood being transferred, there is of necessity an abrogation
+of the law also. <sup>13</sup>For he to whom these things are
+spoken belonged to another tribe, in which no man approached the
+altar. <sup>14</sup>For it is evident that our Lord sprang from
+Judah; to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning the
+priesthood; <sup>15</sup>and it is yet more abundantly evident,
+that there should arise another priest after the likeness of
+Melchisedec, <sup>16</sup>who was not made such by the law of a
+carnal commandment, but by the power of a life indissoluble.
+<sup>17</sup>For the testimony is, Thou art a priest for ever
+after the order of Melchisedec. <sup>18</sup>For there is indeed
+an abrogation of the preceding command, because of its weakness
+and inutility. <sup>19</sup>For the law led to no perfection, but
+was an introduction to a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto
+God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Moreover, forasmuch as he was not
+<i>made priest</i> without an oath, <sup>21</sup>(for they indeed
+were made priests without an oath; but he with an oath, by him
+who said unto him, “The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent,
+Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:”)
+<sup>22</sup>by so much is Jesus become the surety of a better
+testament.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>And they indeed are many who were made
+priests, because by death they were prevented from abiding <i>in
+their office</i>: <sup>24</sup>but this person, because he
+abideth for ever, hath a priesthood that passeth not over to
+another. <sup>25</sup>Wherefore also he is able to save to the
+uttermost those who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth
+to make intercession for them. <sup>26</sup>For such an
+high-priest was suitable to us, holy, inoffensive, spotless,
+separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens:
+<sup>27</sup>who hath not daily need, as the high-priests, first,
+to offer sacrifice for their own sins, afterwards, for those of
+the people: for this he did once for all, when he offered up
+himself. <sup>28</sup>For the law constitutes men high-priests,
+though they have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is
+since the law, constitutes the Son, unto eternity completely
+perfect.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb8" id="heb8">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW the summary of the
+things spoken is this: we have such an high-priest, who hath
+taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of Majesty in the
+heavens; <sup>2</sup>a minister of the holies, and of the true
+tabernacle which the Lord hath pitched, and not man.
+<sup>3</sup>For every high-priest is appointed to offer both
+gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is necessary that this person
+also have somewhat to offer. <sup>4</sup>For if he were on earth,
+he would not be a priest, there being priests who offer gifts
+according to the law; <sup>5</sup>who perform the service after
+the figure and shadow of things in the heavens, as Moses was
+divinely instructed, when he was about to finish the tabernacle.
+“For see,” saith God, “that thou make all things according to the
+model shewed thee on the mount<sup><a href="#n134" id="f134" title="see footnote" name="f134">135</a></sup>.” <sup>6</sup>But
+now hath Christ obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as
+he is the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been
+established on better promises.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>For if that first covenant had been
+faultless, there would have been no place sought for a second.
+<sup>8</sup>For finding fault with them, he saith, “Behold, the
+days are coming, saith the Lord; and I will accomplish for the
+house of Israel and for the house of Judah a new covenant:
+<sup>9</sup>not according to that covenant which I made with
+their fathers, in the day when I laid hold upon their hand to
+lead them up out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not
+in my covenant, and I took no longer care of them, saith the
+Lord. <sup>10</sup>For this is the covenant which I will make
+with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; giving
+my laws to their understanding, even on their hearts will I
+inscribe them: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to
+me a people. <sup>11</sup>And they shall no more teach every man
+his neighbour, and every one his brother, saying, Know the Lord:
+for all shall know me from the mean man of them unto the great
+among them. <sup>12</sup>For I will be placable to their
+unrighteousnesses and their sins, and their iniquities I will
+never more remember<sup><a href="#n135" id="f135" title="see footnote" name="f135">136</a></sup>.” <sup>13</sup>In
+calling it a new covenant, he hath made the first antiquated. Now
+what is antiquated and grown aged, is near evanescence.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb9" id="heb9">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEN also the first
+tabernacle had indeed regulations for the divine service, and a
+sanctuary furnished. <sup>2</sup>For the tabernacle was prepared;
+the first part, in which was both the candlestick, and the table,
+and the shew-bread, which is called <span class="sc">the
+holy</span>. <sup>3</sup>But behind the second vail was the
+tabernacle, called <span class="sc">the holy of holies:</span>
+<sup>4</sup>having the golden censer, and the coffer of the
+covenant, overlaid with gold within and without, in which were
+the golden urn containing the manna, and Aaron’s rod which had
+budded, and the stone tables of the covenant; <sup>5</sup>and
+above, over it the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the
+propitiatory. <sup>6</sup>Now when these things were thus
+disposed, the priests entered continually into the first
+tabernacle indeed, performing the divine services:
+<sup>7</sup>but into the second once in every year entered the
+high-priest alone, not without blood, which he offered for his
+own inadvertencies, and for those of the people: <sup>8</sup>the
+Holy Ghost thus signifying, that the way into <span class="sc">the holies</span> was not yet made manifest, whilst the
+first tabernacle held its station; <sup>9</sup>which figurative
+representation <i>continues</i> unto the present time, according
+to which both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot,
+with respect to conscience, make him perfect who performs the
+services, <sup>10</sup>as they consist only of meats, and drinks,
+and different ablutions, and corporal services, until the
+appointed time of perfect reformation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>But Christ becoming the high-priest of
+future good things, through a better and more perfect tabernacle,
+not made with hands, that is, not of this creation;
+<sup>12</sup>nor by the blood of goats and of calves, but by his
+own blood, he entered once for all into <span class="sc">the
+holies</span>, having obtained eternal redemption.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>For if the blood of bulls, and of
+goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the defiled
+sanctifieth to corporal purification, <sup>14</sup>how much more
+shall the blood of Christ, who, by the eternal Spirit, offered up
+himself in sacrifice without blemish to God, cleanse our
+conscience from dead works, that we may perform divine service to
+the living God?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>And for this cause he is the mediator
+of the new testament, that, death being suffered for the
+redemption of transgressions committed against the first
+testament, they who are called might receive the promise of an
+eternal inheritance. <sup>16</sup>For where a testament is, of
+necessity the death of the testator is implied. <sup>17</sup>For
+a testament is valid when men are dead; for else it is of no
+efficacy whilst the testator is alive. <sup>18</sup>Wherefore
+also that first testament was not consecrated without blood.
+<sup>19</sup>For when every command according to the law had been
+spoken by Moses to all the people, taking the blood of calves and
+of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, he sprinkled
+both the book itself and all the people, <sup>20</sup>saying,
+This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto
+you. <sup>21</sup>And the tabernacle also, and all the vessels
+employed in the divine service, he in like manner sprinkled with
+blood. <sup>22</sup>And almost all things are purified by blood
+according to the law, and without effusion of blood there is no
+remission of sin. <sup>23</sup>There was a necessity therefore
+that the representations of the things in heaven should be
+purified by these; but the celestial things themselves with
+better sacrifices than these. <sup>24</sup>For Christ is not
+entered into <span class="sc">the holies</span> made with hands,
+the antitypes of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear
+before the presence of God for us: <sup>25</sup>and not that he
+should often offer up himself in sacrifice, as the high-priest
+enters every year into <span class="sc">the holies</span> with
+blood not his own, <sup>26</sup>(for in that case he must have
+suffered often since the foundation of the world:) but now once
+for all at the consummation of the ages hath he been manifested
+for the abolishing sin by the sacrifice of himself.
+<sup>27</sup>And forasmuch as it is appointed to men once to die,
+but after this the judgment, <sup>28</sup>so Christ having been
+once offered in sacrifice to bear the sins of men, will appear
+the second time without sin, to those who expect him, for their
+salvation.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb10" id="heb10">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW the law, having a
+shadow of the good things which were to come, not the very
+substance of the things, cannot possibly, by the same sacrifices
+which they offer year by year continually, make those perfect who
+approach <i>God</i>; <sup>2</sup>else they would have
+discontinued to make the offering, because they who performed the
+service being once made clean, would have had no more sense of
+sins on their conscience. <sup>3</sup>But in these
+<i>sacrifices</i> there is a commemoration of sins every year.
+<sup>4</sup>For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and
+goats should take away sin. <sup>5</sup>Wherefore, coming into
+the world, he saith, “Sacrifice and oblation thou hast not
+chosen, but thou hast exactly fashioned a body for me:
+<sup>6</sup>thou hast had no delight in whole burnt-offerings and
+sacrifices for sin: <sup>7</sup>then I said, Here am I; (in the
+volume of the book it is written of me) I come to do thy will, O
+God<sup><a href="#n136" id="f136" title="see footnote" name="f136">137</a></sup>.” <sup>8</sup>Having said before that
+sacrifice, and oblation, and whole burnt-offerings and
+sin-offerings thou hast not chosen, nor takest pleasure in,
+(which are offered according to the law,) <sup>9</sup>he then
+added, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He abolishes the first
+that he may establish the second. <sup>10</sup>By the which will
+we are sanctified through the oblation of the body of Jesus
+Christ, once for all.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And every priest standeth indeed daily
+performing the divine service, and frequently offering the same
+sacrifices, which cannot possibly take away sins:
+<sup>12</sup>but this person, having offered one sacrifice for
+sins, for ever hath seated himself at the right hand of God;
+<sup>13</sup>henceforth waiting till his enemies be put as a
+footstool for his feet. <sup>14</sup>For by one oblation he hath
+made those perfect for ever who are sanctified.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Now the Holy Ghost also beareth this
+testimony to us: for after declaring before, <sup>16</sup>“This
+is the testament which I will appoint to them after those days,
+saith the Lord; giving my laws to their hearts, even on their
+minds will I inscribe them;” <sup>17</sup><i>he adds,</i> “and
+their sins and their iniquities I will in no wise remember any
+more.” <sup>18</sup>Now where there is remission of these, no
+more offering for sin <i>is needed</i>.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Having therefore, brethren, entire
+liberty of entrance into <span class="sc">the holies</span> by
+the blood of Jesus—<sup>20</sup>a way, which he hath consecrated
+for us, newly opened, and giving life, through the vail, that is,
+his flesh; <sup>21</sup>and having a great priest over the house
+of God, <sup>22</sup>let us come to him with a true heart, in
+full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil
+conscience, and the body washed with pure water: <sup>23</sup>let
+us hold fast the profession of hope unwavering, (for he who
+promises is faithful.) <sup>24</sup>and let us attentively
+observe one another, to excite an ardour of love and of good
+works: <sup>25</sup>not deserting the assembling of ourselves
+together, as is the custom with some, but exhorting to it; and so
+much the more, as ye see the day approaching.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>For if we sin wilfully after we have
+received the knowledge of the truth, no more sacrifice for sins
+remaineth; <sup>27</sup>but a certain terrible expectation of
+judgment, and a burning indignation, ready to devour these
+enemies.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>Any man who treated the law of Moses
+with neglect, was put to death, without mercy, on the deposition
+of two or three witnesses: <sup>29</sup>by how much, think ye,
+shall he be counted worthy of more condign punishment who hath
+trampled on the Son of God, and regarded the blood of his
+testament, by which he was sanctified, as an unclean thing, and
+hath treated the gracious Spirit contumeliously? <sup>30</sup>For
+we know him who declares, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith
+the Lord<sup><a href="#n137" id="f137" title="see footnote" name="f137">138</a></sup>.” And again, “The Lord will judge his
+people.” <sup>31</sup>It is a fearful thing to fall into the
+hands of the living God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>But remember the past days in which,
+after ye had been illuminated, ye endured a great conflict of
+sufferings; <sup>33</sup>partly while publicly exposed to
+revilings and tribulations, partly as being in communion with
+those who were treated in this manner. <sup>34</sup>For ye have
+been fellow-sufferers with my bonds, and received with joy the
+plundering of your properties, knowing in yourselves that you
+have in the heavens a better substance, and permanent.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>35</sup>Recede not therefore from your
+boldness of profession, which brings a great recompence of
+reward. <sup>36</sup>For ye have need of patience, that after ye
+have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
+<sup>37</sup>For yet a little, very little while, and he that is
+coming will come, and will not delay. <sup>38</sup>“The just man
+then will live by faith<sup><a href="#n138" id="f138" title="see footnote" name="f138">139</a></sup>;” and if he draw back,
+my soul shall have no delight in him. <sup>39</sup>But we are not
+of those who turn back unto perdition; but of those who believe
+to the salvation of the soul.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb11" id="heb11">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">N</span>OW faith is the realizing
+confidence of the things hoped for, and the demonstration of
+things unseen: <sup>2</sup>for thereby the ancients obtained a
+testimony of approbation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>By faith we understand that the worlds
+were exactly formed by the word of God, so that the visible
+objects were not made out of things which now appear.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>By faith Abel offered unto God a
+sacrifice of more excellence than Cain, by which he received a
+testimony that he was a righteous man, God bearing witness upon
+his gifts: and by this, though dead, he still speaketh.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>By faith Enoch was translated, so as
+not to see death; and was not found, because God had translated
+him: for before his translation he was recorded to have been
+acceptable to God. <sup>6</sup>But without faith it is impossible
+to be acceptable; for he must believe, who cometh unto God, that
+he exists, and is a rewarder of those who diligently seek
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>By faith Noah, being divinely warned
+respecting things not yet seen, filled with reverential awe,
+prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he
+condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which
+is by faith.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>By faith Abraham, called to go forth
+unto a place which he should in future obtain as an heritage,
+obeyed; and he went forth, not knowing whither he was going.
+<sup>9</sup>By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as a
+foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the
+co-heirs of the same promise. <sup>10</sup>For he expected a city
+having foundations, of which God is the planner and
+architect.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>By faith also that very Sarah, who was
+barren, received ability for the conception of seed, and past the
+usual time of life brought forth a child, because she accounted
+that he who promised it, would be true to his promise.
+<sup>12</sup>Wherefore even from one person, and he become dead
+in respect to these matters, there sprang a race, as the stars of
+heaven for multitude, and as the sand, which is on the shore of
+the sea, innumerable. <sup>13</sup>All these died in faith, not
+having received the promises, but beholding them at a great
+distance, though believing and embracing them, and confessing
+that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.
+<sup>14</sup>Now they who speak thus, shew evidently that they
+are in earnest search of their native country. <sup>15</sup>And
+if indeed they had fixed their minds on that from whence they had
+gone forth, they might have had opportunity to go back to it
+again. <sup>16</sup>But now their longing desires are after a
+better country, that is, the heavenly one: wherefore God is not
+ashamed of them to be called their God: for he hath prepared a
+city for them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>By faith Abraham, when tried, offered
+up Isaac; and he who had received the promise, presented in
+sacrifice his only begotten son, <sup>18</sup>unto whom it had
+been said, “That by Isaac shall there be a seed bearing thy
+name<sup><a href="#n139" id="f139" title="see footnote" name="f139">140</a></sup>:” <sup>19</sup>reasoning that God was able
+to raise him up again, even from the dead; from whence also
+figuratively he had received him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau
+with regard to future things.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>By faith, dying Jacob blessed each of
+the sons of Joseph, and bowed down in adoration upon the top of
+his staff.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>By faith Joseph, approaching his end,
+made mention of the children of Israel’s departure thence; and
+gave a charge respecting his bones.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>By faith Moses, after he was born, was
+hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child
+singularly beautiful; and they were not intimidated by the
+command of the king.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>By faith Moses, when he became a grown
+man, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;
+<sup>25</sup>choosing rather to suffer afflictions with the
+people of God, than to have a temporary fruition of sin;
+<sup>26</sup>esteeming the reproach of Christ riches greater than
+the treasures of Egypt: for he looked earnestly to the recompence
+of reward. <sup>27</sup>By faith he forsook Egypt, not
+intimidated by the wrath of the king: for he boldly persisted, as
+seeing the invisible <i>Jehovah</i>. <sup>28</sup>By faith he
+kept the passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the
+destroyer of the first-born might not touch them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>29</sup>By faith they passed through the Red
+sea, as on dry ground; which the Egyptians attempting to do were
+swallowed up.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>30</sup>By faith the walls of Jericho fell,
+after being circled round seven days.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>31</sup>By faith Rahab the harlot perished not
+with those who were infidels, having received the spies in
+peace.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>32</sup>And what more shall I say: for the
+time would fail me if I should make a narration concerning
+Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and Jephtha, and David, and
+Samuel, and the prophets: <sup>33</sup>who by faith vanquished
+kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the
+mouths of lions, <sup>34</sup>extinguished the force of fire,
+escaped the edge of the sword, they were made strong out of
+weakness, became mighty in battle, routed the armies of aliens.
+<sup>35</sup>Women received by a resurrection their dead: but
+others were tortured, not accepting a release; that they might
+obtain a better resurrection: <sup>36</sup>and others had trials
+of mockeries and whippings, yea and farther of chains and
+imprisonment: <sup>37</sup>they were stoned, they were sawn
+asunder, they experienced the severest trials, they were slain by
+the edge of the sword: they went about wrapped in skins of sheep
+and goats, destitute of all things, pressed down with
+afflictions, suffering all kind of misery; <sup>38</sup>of whom
+the world was not worthy: they wandered up and down in deserts,
+and in mountains, and in dens, and caverns of the earth.
+<sup>39</sup>And these all though having obtained a testimony by
+faith, received not the promise: <sup>40</sup>God having provided
+for us something better, that without us they should not attain
+to perfection.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb12" id="heb12">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HEREFORE also seeing we
+have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside
+every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let us run with
+patience the race lying before us, <sup>2</sup>earnestly looking
+up to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the
+joy set before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath
+sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
+<sup>3</sup>Consider then attentively him that endured from
+sinners such opposition against himself, that ye be not wearied
+out, fainting in your souls. <sup>4</sup>As yet ye have not
+resisted unto blood, struggling against sin. <sup>5</sup>And have
+you forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you, as
+children, “My son, count not lightly of the Lord’s childlike
+correction, nor faint when under his rebuke: <sup>6</sup>for whom
+the Lord loveth he correcteth, and scourgeth every son whom he
+receiveth<sup><a href="#n140" id="f140" title="see footnote" name="f140">141</a></sup>.” <sup>7</sup>If ye patiently endure
+correction, God carries himself towards you as his children: for
+who is the son whom the father doth not correct? <sup>8</sup>If
+then ye are without correction, of which all are partakers, then
+are ye bastards, and not children.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>If then we have had the fathers of our
+flesh for correctors, and reverenced them; shall we not much more
+be under subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?
+<sup>10</sup>For they indeed for a few days as seemed proper to
+themselves corrected us; but he for our own advantage, that we
+might be partakers of his holiness. <sup>11</sup>Now all
+correction at the moment seemeth not to be cause for joy, but for
+sorrow; but after a while it produceth peaceable fruit of
+righteousness to those who have thereby been disciplined.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Wherefore stretch out again the hands
+that hang down, and the paralytic knees; <sup>13</sup>and make
+strait paths for your feet, that what is halting may not be
+turned out of the way; but that it may rather be healed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Earnestly seek peace with all men, and
+holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
+<sup>15</sup>carefully observing lest any of you fail of
+attaining the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing
+up trouble you, and by it many be defiled; <sup>16</sup>lest
+there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one
+morsel of bread parted with his birthrights. <sup>17</sup>For ye
+know, that when afterwards he wished to inherit the blessing, he
+was rejected: for he found no place for a change of <i>his
+father’s</i> mind, though he sought it earnestly with tears.
+<sup>18</sup>For ye have not approached the mountain that could
+only be groped for, and that burned with fire, and the thick
+cloud, and the darkness, and the tempest, <sup>19</sup>and the
+sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which they who heard,
+earnestly begged that the discourse might not be directed to
+them: <sup>20</sup>for they could not bear the charge given, and
+“If but a beast touch the mountain he shall be stoned, or shot
+through with a dart<sup><a href="#n141" id="f141" title="see footnote" name="f141">142</a></sup>:” <sup>21</sup>and so
+terrible was the appearance, that Moses said, I am exceedingly
+afraid and trembling: <sup>22</sup>but ye are come unto mount
+Sion, and to the city of the living God, to the heavenly
+Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, <sup>23</sup>and to the
+general assembly and church of the first-born registered in the
+heavens, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of just
+men perfected, <sup>24</sup>and to Jesus the mediator of the new
+testament, and to the blood of sprinkling, which speaketh better
+things than that of Abel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>25</sup>Beware that ye reject not him that
+speaketh: for if they escaped not, who rejected him, that upon
+earth spake by divine influence, much more shall not we escape,
+if we turn away from him who speaks from heaven:
+<sup>26</sup>whose voice then shook the earth, but now he hath
+promised, saying, “Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but
+also the heaven<sup><a href="#n142" id="f142" title="see footnote" name="f142">143</a></sup>.” <sup>27</sup>Now this
+word yet once more manifests the removal of the things shaken, as
+of things formed, that the things not shaken may endure.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>28</sup>Wherefore receiving a kingdom that
+cannot be shaken, may we hold fast the grace, by which we can
+offer to God acceptably divine service, with reverence and pious
+awe: <sup>29</sup>for our God is a devouring fire.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="heb13" id="heb13">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">L</span>ET brotherly love
+continue. <sup>2</sup>Forget not to exercise hospitality: for
+thereby some have entertained angels unawares.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Remember those who are in chains, as in
+chains with them; and those who are suffering afflictions, as
+being yourselves also in the body.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Marriage is honourable for all persons,
+and the marriage bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers
+God will judge.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Let the tenor of your life be divested
+of the love of money; content with your present possessions: for
+he hath said, “I will in no wise leave thee, neither will I in
+any case forsake thee<sup><a href="#n143" id="f143" title="see footnote" name="f143">144</a></sup>.” <sup>6</sup>So that we
+may with confidence say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not
+fear what man shall do unto me.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Remember your presidents, who have
+spoken to you the word of God: the ultimate issue of whose
+conduct attentively observing, be imitators of their
+fidelity.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Jesus Christ <i>is</i> the same
+yesterday, to-day, and for ever. <sup>9</sup>Be not tossed about
+by various and strange doctrines: for it is good to have the
+heart firmly established by grace, not by meats, in which
+observances they who have walked have found no manner of
+advantage. <sup>10</sup>We have an altar, of which they have no
+right to eat, who perform the service in the tabernacle.
+<sup>11</sup>For the bodies of those beasts are burnt without the
+camp, whose blood for a sin offering is brought into the holy of
+holies by the high-priest. <sup>12</sup>Wherefore Jesus also,
+that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered
+without the gate.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Therefore let us go forth to him
+without the camp, bearing his reproach. <sup>14</sup>For we have
+not here an abiding city, but we earnestly seek that which is to
+come. <sup>15</sup>By him therefore let us offer a sacrifice of
+praise perpetually to God, that is the fruit of our lips
+confessing his name. <sup>16</sup>But of beneficence, and liberal
+distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts
+with delight.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Obey your presidents, and be subject
+to them: for they are vigilant for your souls, as being to render
+an account, that they may do it with joy, and not groaning: for
+that would be disadvantageous for you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Pray for us: for we have confidence
+that we maintain a good conscience, in all things desirous to
+conduct ourselves with propriety.—<sup>19</sup>But I entreat you
+the rather to do this, that I may the more speedily be restored
+to you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Now the God of peace, who brought
+again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great pastor of the
+sheep, by the blood of the everlasting testament,
+<sup>21</sup>make you fit for every good work to do his will,
+producing in you that which is acceptable in his sight, through
+Jesus Christ; to whom be glory unto the everlasting ages.
+Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>But I entreat you, brethren, suffer
+the word of exhortation; for I have written to you in few
+words.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>23</sup>Know that our brother Timothy is set
+at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Salute all your presiding ministers,
+and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.</p>
+
+<p class="pns"><sup>25</sup>Grace be with you all.—Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="p1">Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:1.5em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:125%">
+<a name="jam1" id="jam1">THE EPISTLE GENERAL</a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.03em">JAMES THE
+APOSTL</span>E.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">J</span>AMES, a servant of God
+and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are
+dispersed, greeting.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>2</sup>My brethren, count it all joy when ye
+fall into various trials; <sup>3</sup>knowing that the proof of
+your faith produceth patience. <sup>4</sup>But let patience have
+its work perfected, that ye may be perfect and complete,
+deficient in nothing. <sup>5</sup>But if any man of you be
+deficient in wisdom, let him ask it of God, who giveth to all men
+liberally, and upbraideth not and it shall be given him.
+<sup>6</sup>But let him ask in faith, harbouring no doubt: for he
+who is doubtful is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind,
+and in constant agitation. <sup>7</sup>For let not that man think
+that he shall receive any thing from the Lord. <sup>8</sup>A
+double-minded man is unsteady in all his ways.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Let the brother low in station rejoice
+in his elevation: <sup>10</sup>but the rich, in his abasement:
+for as the flower of grass he shall pass away. <sup>11</sup>For
+the sun arose with fervour, and burnt up the grass, and the
+flower of it fell off, and the beauty of its appearance was lost:
+just so the rich man in his course of life shall wither away.
+<sup>12</sup>Blessed is the man who patiently supports
+temptation: for when he is proved, he shall receive the crown of
+life, which the Lord hath promised to those who love him.
+<sup>13</sup>Let no man under temptation say, I am tempted of
+God: for God is incapable of temptation from evils, and he
+tempteth no man: <sup>14</sup>but every person is tempted, when
+by his own peculiar passion he is born away, and ensnared.
+<sup>15</sup>Then passion impregnated, bringeth forth sin, and
+sin reaching its consummation, bringeth forth death.
+<sup>16</sup>Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>Every good gift, and every perfect
+gift, is from above, descending from the father of illuminations,
+with whom there is no variableness, nor shadow of change.
+<sup>18</sup>Of his own choice he produced us by the word of
+truth, that we might be a sort of first fruit of his
+creatures.—<sup>19</sup>Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every
+man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
+<sup>20</sup>For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness
+of God. <sup>21</sup>Wherefore laying aside all vicious
+pollution, and the abundance of iniquity, receive with meekness
+the ingrafted word, which hath power to save your souls.
+<sup>22</sup>But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,
+deceiving yourselves by false reasoning. <sup>23</sup>For if any
+man be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like a man
+that looks at his natural face in a glass; <sup>24</sup>for he
+beheld himself, and went away, and immediately forgot what sort
+of person he was. <sup>25</sup>But he that looketh into the
+perfect law of liberty, and perseveres, this man not being a
+forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, he shall be blessed in
+his practice.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>If any man thinks he is a religious
+character among you, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth
+his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. <sup>27</sup>Pure
+religion and undefiled with God even the Father is this, To pay
+diligent attention to the orphans and widows in their affliction,
+and to preserve himself spotless from the world.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="jam2" id="jam2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">M</span>Y brethren, hold not the
+faith of our glorious Lord Jesus shewing a respect for persons.
+<sup>2</sup>For if there come into your congregation a man with a
+gold ring, and in splendid apparel, and there come in also a poor
+man in a sordid garb; <sup>3</sup>and ye fix your eyes upon him
+who bears the splendid robe, and say to him, Sit thou here in an
+honourable place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there,
+or sit here under my footstool: <sup>4</sup>are you not thus
+partial among yourselves, and form your decision from bad
+reasonings? <sup>5</sup>Hear me, my beloved brethren. Hath not
+God elected the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and heirs
+of the kingdom which God hath promised to those who love him;
+<sup>6</sup>but ye have put contempt on the poor man? Do not the
+rich men tyrannize over you? and they drag you to the tribunals.
+<sup>7</sup>Do they not blaspheme that honourable name by which
+ye are called? <sup>8</sup>If indeed ye fulfil the royal law
+according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as
+thyself, ye do well: <sup>9</sup>but if ye have respect of
+persons, ye commit sin, and are convicted by the law as
+transgressors. <sup>10</sup>For whosoever shall keep the whole
+law, but offendeth in a single particular, he is chargeable with
+the breach of all. <sup>11</sup>For he that said, Thou shalt not
+commit adultery, said also, Thou shalt not commit murder. Now if
+thou dost not commit adultery, yet dost commit murder, thou art a
+transgressor of the law.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>So speak, and so act, as those who
+shall be judged by the law of liberty. <sup>13</sup>For judgment
+without mercy shall be on him who shewed no mercy, and mercy
+glorieth against judgment.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>What is the advantage, my brethren, if
+a man profess to have faith, but hath not works; can faith save
+him? <sup>15</sup>Now if a brother or sister be naked, and
+destitute of daily food, <sup>16</sup>and should one of you say
+to them, Go in peace, be warm, be replenished with food: yet if
+ye give them not the necessaries for their body; what doth it
+avail? <sup>17</sup>So also faith, if it hath not works, is dead
+itself.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Perhaps a man will say, Thou hast
+faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith by thy works, and I
+will shew thee by my works my faith. <sup>19</sup>Thou believest
+that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe
+and tremble. <sup>20</sup>But wilt thou know, O vain man, that
+faith without works is dead? <sup>21</sup>Was not our father
+Abraham justified by works, when he offered up Isaac his son upon
+the altar? <sup>22</sup>Thou seest that faith wrought with his
+works, and by works was faith consummated. <sup>23</sup>And the
+scripture was fulfilled, which saith, “Abraham believed God, and
+it was imputed to him for righteousness<sup><a href="#n144" id="f144" title="see footnote" name="f144">145</a></sup>;” and he
+was called “the friend of God<sup><a href="#n145" id="f145"
+title="see footnote" name="f145">146</a></sup>.”
+<sup>24</sup>Observe therefore that by works a man is justified,
+and not by faith merely. <sup>25</sup>But was not Rahab the
+harlot in like manner justified by works, when she entertained
+the messengers, and sent them away by a different road?
+<sup>26</sup>For as the body without breath is dead, so faith
+without works is dead also.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="jam3" id="jam3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">M</span>Y brethren, be not many
+teachers, knowing that we shall receive a severer judgment.
+<sup>2</sup>For in many things we all offend. If any man offend
+not in word, he is a perfect man, and capable of reining in the
+whole body. <sup>3</sup>Behold, we put bits into the horses’
+mouths, that they may obey us, and we turn about their whole
+body. <sup>4</sup>Behold also the ships, though so great, and
+driven by tempestuous winds, are turned about by the smallest
+rudder, whithersoever the inclination of the pilot pleaseth.
+<sup>5</sup>So also the tongue is a little member, and proudly
+vaunts. Behold how great a pile of wood, a little fire kindleth!
+<sup>6</sup>And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: in
+such manner is the tongue placed among our members, that it
+defileth all the body, and setteth on fire the circle of nature;
+and is set on fire of hell. <sup>7</sup>For every species of wild
+beasts, and also of birds, of reptiles, and even of fishes, is
+tamed, and hath also been tamed by human ingenuity:
+<sup>8</sup>but the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil,
+full of deadly poison. <sup>9</sup>With it we bless God even the
+Father; and with the same we curse men, though after the
+likeness of God. <sup>10</sup>Out of the same mouth goeth forth
+blessing and cursing. These things, my brethren, ought not to be
+thus. <sup>11</sup>Doth a fountain from the same aperture spout
+forth sweet water and bitter? <sup>12</sup>Can a fig-tree, my
+brethren, produce olives; or a vine figs? so also can no fountain
+send forth salt water and sweet.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Who is a wise man and intelligent
+among you, let him shew in a becoming conduct his works with the
+meekness of wisdom. <sup>14</sup>But if ye have bitter envy and
+contention in your heart, boast not, and lie not against the
+truth. <sup>15</sup>This is not the wisdom which cometh from
+above, but is earthly, sensual, diabolical. <sup>16</sup>For
+where envy and contention dwell, there is tumult and every vile
+deed. <sup>17</sup>But the wisdom from above is first pure, then
+peaceable, meek, easily persuadable, full of mercy and good
+fruits, impartial, and void of dissimulation. <sup>18</sup>But
+the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for those who are
+peacemakers.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="jam4" id="jam4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">F</span>ROM whence come wars and
+conflicts among you? spring they not from hence, even from your
+passions, which war in your members? <sup>2</sup>Ye eagerly
+covet, yet have not: ye murder, and are envious, yet cannot
+obtain <i>your object</i>; ye wage war, but have not, because ye
+pray not. <sup>3</sup>Ye ask, and receive nothing, because ye ask
+vilely, in order to consume it on your sensual appetites.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Ye adulterers and adultresses, know ye
+not that friendship with the world is enmity against God?
+whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is set down an
+enemy to God. <sup>5</sup>Think ye that the scripture saith
+without meaning, The spirit which dwelleth in you strongly urges
+to envy? <sup>6</sup>But he giveth mightier grace. Wherefore he
+saith, “God sets himself against the proud, but giveth grace to
+the lowly<sup><a href="#n146" id="f146" title="see footnote"
+name="f146">147</a></sup>.”</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Be in subjection then to God. Resist
+the devil, and he will fly from you. <sup>8</sup>Draw nigh to
+God, and he will draw nigh to you. Make clean your hands, ye
+sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded. <sup>9</sup>Be
+bitterly afflicted and lament, and let your tears run down; let
+your laughter be converted into mourning, and your joy into
+dejection. <sup>10</sup>Be humbled in the presence of God, so he
+will exalt you.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Traduce not one another, brethren. He
+that traduceth his brother, and judgeth his brother, traduceth
+the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest the law, thou
+art not a doer of the law, but as judge. <sup>12</sup>There is
+one lawgiver, who can save or destroy: who art thou that judgest
+another man?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Come now, ye that talk, To-day or
+to-morrow we will go to such a town, and do business there during
+one year, and traffic, and make great profits:
+<sup>14</sup>though ye know nothing of what shall be to-morrow.
+For what is your life? It is but a vapour which appeareth for a
+little while, and then vanishes away. <sup>15</sup>Instead of
+your saying, If the Lord pleases, and we are alive, then we will
+do this or that thing. <sup>16</sup>But now ye glory in your
+proud boastings: all such glorying is wicked.
+<sup>17</sup>Therefore if a man knoweth how to act properly, and
+doth not, he is criminal.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="jam5" id="jam5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">C</span>OME now, ye rich men, let
+your tears run down, howling over your miseries which are coming
+upon you. <sup>2</sup>Your wealth is corrupted, and your robes
+are moth-eaten. <sup>3</sup>Your gold and silver is cankered with
+rust; and the rust upon them is a testimony against you, and
+shall eat into your flesh as fire. Ye have heaped up treasures in
+the last days. <sup>4</sup>Behold, the wages of the workmen who
+have mowed down your fields, which is kept back by you from them,
+crieth out: and the loud moans of the reapers are entered into
+the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Ye have gormandized upon the earth, and
+lived in every luxury: ye have pampered your hearts, as in a day
+of feasting on the victim slain. <sup>6</sup>Ye have falsely
+condemned, ye have murdered the just man; nor doth he resist you.
+<sup>7</sup>Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of
+the Lord. See, the husbandman waits for the precious fruit of the
+earth, in patient expectation for it, till it receives the former
+and the latter rain. <sup>8</sup>Be ye also patient; stablish
+your hearts; for the coming of the Lord is at hand.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Grudge not one against another,
+brethren, lest be ye condemned: lo! the judge standeth at the
+gates. <sup>10</sup>My brethren, take a pattern for suffering
+affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken to
+you in the name of the Lord.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Behold, we esteem those blessed who
+patiently endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have
+seen the end of the Lord; for the Lord is full of bowels of
+mercy, and tenderly compassionate.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>But above all things, my brethren,
+swear not, neither by heaven, nor by earth, nor by any other
+oath: but let your yea be yea, and your no, no; that ye fall not
+under condemnation.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Is any man among you under
+afflictions? let him pray. Is any man happy in mind? let him sing
+psalms. <sup>14</sup>Is any man sick among you? let him send for
+the presbyters of the church; and let them pray over him,
+anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: <sup>15</sup>and
+the prayer of faith shall recover the sick man, and the Lord will
+raise him up; and if he hath committed sins, they shall be
+forgiven him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>Confess your offences one to another,
+and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The energetic
+prayer of a righteous man is mightily prevalent.
+<sup>17</sup>Elias was a man of like feelings with us, and he
+prayed fervently that it should not rain; and there fell no rain
+on the earth during three years and six months. <sup>18</sup>And
+he prayed again, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth shot up
+its fruit.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>Brethren, if any man among you should
+have erred from the truth, and one convert him; <sup>20</sup>let
+him know, that he that converteth a sinner from the error of his
+way will save a soul from death, and will cover a multitude of
+sins.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:2.8em; margin-bottom:1.5em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="pe11" id="pe11">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.1em">PETER THE
+APOSTL</span>E.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">P</span>ETER, an apostle of
+Jesus Christ, to the sojourners, dispersed through Pontus,
+Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, <sup>2</sup>elect
+according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by
+sanctification of the Spirit, that they might be brought to the
+obedience, and sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ: grace
+unto you and peace be multiplied.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Blessed be the God and Father of our
+Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his abundant mercy hath
+begotten us again unto an animating hope through the resurrection
+of Jesus Christ from the dead, <sup>4</sup>for an inheritance
+incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in the
+heavens for you, <sup>5</sup>who are guarded by the omnipotence
+of God, through faith to obtain the salvation which is ready to
+appear at the last time. <sup>6</sup>Wherein ye exult, though yet
+for a little space, (if it must be so,) ye are in sorrow through
+various trials: <sup>7</sup>that the test of your faith (much
+more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature,
+though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and
+glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ: <sup>8</sup>whom though
+ye have not seen, ye love; on whom, though ye have not as yet
+gazed, yet believing, ye exult with joy unutterable and glorious:
+<sup>9</sup>receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of
+your souls. <sup>10</sup>Concerning which salvation the prophets
+eagerly sought and diligently inquired, who prophesied of the
+grace which is come to you: <sup>11</sup>investigating to what
+time and to what conjuncture the Spirit of Christ in them
+pointed, when predicting the sufferings coming upon Christ, and
+the glories subsequent thereto. <sup>12</sup>To whom it was
+revealed, that not for themselves, but for us were their
+ministrations employed in the things which are now declared unto
+you by those who have preached the gospel unto you by the Holy
+Ghost sent down from heaven; on which things the angels bending
+forwards eagerly desire to gaze.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Wherefore girding up the loins of your
+mind, vigilant, wait with assured hope for the grace, which shall
+be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
+<sup>14</sup>as obedient children, not conformed to the former
+passions of the days of your ignorance: <sup>15</sup>but as he
+who hath called you is holy, be ye holy also in all your conduct:
+<sup>16</sup>because it is written, “Be ye holy; for I am
+holy<sup><a href="#n147" id="f147" title="see footnote" name="f147">148</a></sup>.” <sup>17</sup>And if ye invoke him as
+Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every
+man’s work, conduct yourselves during the time of your sojourning
+with <i>jealous</i> fear: <sup>18</sup>knowing that ye have not
+been redeemed out of your vain manner of life, derived
+traditionally from your fathers, by the corruptible things,
+silver and gold, <sup>19</sup>but by the precious blood of
+Christ, as the unblemished and spotless lamb: <sup>20</sup>who
+was indeed predestined before the foundation of the world, but
+manifested in these last times for us, <sup>21</sup>who by him
+believe in God, that raised him from the dead, and gave him
+glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
+<sup>22</sup>Having purified your souls by obedience to the truth
+through the Spirit unto fraternal affection undissembled, love
+each other intensely out of a pure heart: <sup>23</sup>born
+again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the
+quickening word of God, and which abideth for ever.
+<sup>24</sup>“For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of
+man, as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower
+of it falleth off<sup><a href="#n148" id="f148" title="see footnote" name="f148">149</a></sup>:” <sup>25</sup>but the
+word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word which by
+the gospel is preached unto you.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="pe12" id="pe12">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">W</span>HEREFORE putting far away
+wickedness of every kind, and all deceit, and hypocrisies, and
+envyings, and all backbitings, <sup>2</sup>as new-born babes
+desire earnestly the unadulterated milk of the word, that ye may
+grow thereby: <sup>3</sup>if so be ye have tasted that the Lord
+is gracious. <sup>4</sup>Whom approaching, as the living stone,
+rejected indeed of men, but elect of God, and honourable,
+<sup>5</sup>ye also, as living stones, are built up, a spiritual
+house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, well
+pleasing to God through Jesus Christ. <sup>6</sup>Wherefore also
+it is contained in the scripture, “Behold, I lay in Sion a
+cornerstone, elect, precious, and the believer on him shall never
+be confounded<sup><a href="#n149" id="f149" title="see footnote"
+name="f149">150</a></sup>.” <sup>7</sup>By you therefore who
+believe is he honoured: but respecting the disobedient, “the
+stone which the builders rejected, this very stone is become the
+head of the corner, <sup>8</sup>and a stone of stumbling, and
+rock of offence<sup><a href="#n150" id="f150" title="see footnote" name="f150">151</a></sup>,” to those who stumble
+at the word, disobedient; whereunto also they were appointed.
+<sup>9</sup>But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy
+nation, a people acquired by purchase; that ye should publish
+abroad the excellencies of him, who hath called you out of
+darkness into his marvellous light: <sup>10</sup>who in time past
+were not a people, but are now the people of God; who had not
+obtained mercy, but are now the objects of mercy.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Beloved, I exhort you, as strangers
+and sojourners, Abstain from carnal lusts, which war against the
+soul; <sup>12</sup>having your conduct ornamental among the
+Gentiles: that, whereas they malign you as wicked doers, they
+may, being eye-witnesses of your good works, glorify God in the
+day when he visits them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Be subject therefore to every human
+constitution for the Lord’s sake; whether to a king as the
+supreme magistrate; <sup>14</sup>or to governors, as sent by him
+for the punishment of wicked doers, but the praise of those who
+do well. <sup>15</sup>For such is the will of God, that by well
+doing ye hold under restraint the ignorance of foolish men:
+<sup>16</sup>as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for wicked
+practices; but as being servants of God. <sup>17</sup>Honour all
+men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>Servants, be in subjection to your
+masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but even
+to the froward. <sup>19</sup>For this is gracious conduct, if for
+conscience towards God, any man undergo sorrows, suffering
+wrongfully. <sup>20</sup>For what glory would there be, if
+committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but
+if, when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this
+is graciously accepted of God. <sup>21</sup>For hereunto have ye
+been called, because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving
+you a pattern, that ye should follow his steps; <sup>22</sup>who
+did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
+<sup>23</sup>who, when reviled, reviled not again; when he
+suffered, he used no menaces; but referred himself to him who
+judgeth righteously: <sup>24</sup>who himself bore our sins in
+his own body on the tree, that we, being dead unto sins, might
+live unto righteousness; “by whose stripes, <i>even</i> his, ye
+were healed<sup><a href="#n151" id="f151" title="see footnote"
+name="f151">152</a></sup>.” <sup>25</sup>For ye were as sheep
+wandering astray; but are now returned unto the pastor and bishop
+of your souls.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="pe13" id="pe13">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">L</span>IKEWISE, ye wives, be in
+subjection to your own husbands; that, even if some obey not the
+word, by their wives’ conduct without the word, they may be won
+over; <sup>2</sup>being eye-witnesses of your chaste behaviour
+with timidity. <sup>3</sup>Whose adorning let it not be that
+exterior one of braided locks, and golden trimmings, and dresses
+put on with nicety; <sup>4</sup>but let it be the hidden man of
+the heart, with that incorruptible ornament of a gentle and quiet
+spirit, which is in the sight of God highly valuable.
+<sup>5</sup>For so in times of old the holy women also, who hoped
+in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own
+husbands; <sup>6</sup>as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord:
+whose children ye are, if ye do well, and are not affrighted with
+any terror.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Ye husbands, in like manner dwell with
+them discreetly, putting respect on the dear woman as being the
+weaker vessel, and as co-heirs of the grace of life, so that your
+prayers may meet no interruption.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Finally, be all like-minded,
+sympathizing, loving fraternally, compassionate, friendly
+hearted, <sup>9</sup>not returning evil for evil, or railing for
+railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing; knowing
+that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the
+<i>divine</i> benediction. <sup>10</sup>“For he that would love
+life, and see good days, let him restrain his tongue from evil,
+and his lips from speaking guile. <sup>11</sup>Let him depart
+from every wicked thing, and do good; let him seek peace, and
+pursue it<sup><a href="#n152" id="f152" title="see footnote"
+name="f152">153</a></sup>.” <sup>12</sup>For the eyes of the Lord
+are upon the just, and his ears open to their prayers: but the
+face of the Lord is against those who practise wicked things.
+<sup>13</sup>And who will do you harm if ye be imitators of him
+that is good? <sup>14</sup>But if ye should even suffer for
+righteousness, blessed are ye: be not afraid of their terror,
+neither be troubled, <sup>15</sup>but sanctify the Lord God in
+your hearts: and be always ready with your reply to every man who
+demands a reason respecting the hope which is in you with
+meekness and fear: <sup>16</sup>keeping a good conscience; that
+whereas they malign you, as evil doers, they may be confounded
+who take pleasure in ridiculing your good conduct in Christ.
+<sup>17</sup>For it is better (if it be God’s will) to suffer as
+well doers than as evil doers. <sup>18</sup>For Christ also
+suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might
+bring us to God, put to death indeed in the flesh, but raised to
+life by the Spirit: <sup>19</sup>by which also he went and
+preached to those spirits imprisoned; <sup>20</sup>who in time of
+old were disobedient, when the long suffering of God in the days
+of Noe waited, while the ark was preparing, in which a few, that
+is, eight persons, were preserved through the water.
+<sup>21</sup>The antitype to which baptism now saveth us (not the
+mere removal of filth from the flesh, but the engagement of a
+good conscience to God), by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
+<sup>22</sup>who is at the right hand of God, gone into heaven,
+angels and dominations and powers being put in subjection under
+him.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="pe14" id="pe14">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">C</span>HRIST then having
+suffered for us in the flesh, be ye also in mind armed for the
+same conflict: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased
+from sinning; <sup>2</sup>that he might not spend the remaining
+space of life in the flesh after human passions, but the divine
+will. <sup>3</sup>For the time past of life is enough for us to
+have wrought the will of the heathen, when we walked in all
+impurities, lewd appetites, excess of wine, revels,
+drinking-bouts, and abominable idolatries; <sup>4</sup>wherein
+they think it a strange thing, that you are not running with them
+into the same gulph of profligacy, spreading every scandalous
+report of you: <sup>5</sup>who shall give an account to him, who
+holds himself ready to judge the living and the dead.
+<sup>6</sup>For to this end was the gospel preached to those that
+are dead, that they might be judged indeed in the flesh according
+to the will of men, but live in spirit according to the will of
+God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>But the end of all things is near: be
+ye therefore sober-minded, and vigilant in prayers.
+<sup>8</sup>But above all things have fervent love towards each
+other: for love will conceal a multitude of faults.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>Exercise hospitality one towards
+another without grudgings. <sup>10</sup>Let every one, according
+as he hath received a gift, minister it to others, as good
+stewards of the manifold grace of God. <sup>11</sup>If any man
+speak, let it be agreeably to the oracles of God; if any man act
+as a deacon, let it be from the strength which God supplieth:
+that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to
+whom be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery
+trial among you which is to bring you to the test, as though
+something strange happened to you; <sup>13</sup>but as ye share
+in the sufferings of Christ rejoice, that at the revelation of
+his glory also ye may hail him with exultations. <sup>14</sup>If
+ye suffer reproach for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for
+the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: by them indeed
+he is blasphemed, but by you he is glorified. <sup>15</sup>Let no
+one of you then suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an
+evil-doer, or a meddler in other persons’ business.
+<sup>16</sup>But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be
+ashamed; but let him give glory to God on this very account.
+<sup>17</sup>For now is the time when judgment is commencing at
+the house of God; and if it begin with us, what will be the end
+of those who obey not the gospel of God? <sup>18</sup>And if the
+righteous man is hardly saved, where shall the ungodly and the
+sinner appear? <sup>19</sup>Wherefore let those who suffer
+according to the will of God commit their souls to him in
+well-doing as to the faithful Creator.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="pe15" id="pe15">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HE presbyters among you I
+exhort, who am a co-presbyter and a witness of the sufferings of
+Christ, and a partaker of the glory which shall be revealed:
+<sup>2</sup>feed the flock of God which is among you, exercising
+your pastoral office not of necessity, but of choice, not for
+base gain, but with alacrity of mind; <sup>3</sup>not as
+domineering over your allotted congregations, but as being
+examples of the flock. <sup>4</sup>And when the arch Shepherd
+shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that will never
+fade away.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>In like manner, ye who are younger
+persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be
+subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with
+humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he
+giveth grace to the lowly. <sup>6</sup>Humble yourselves
+therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you
+in due season: <sup>7</sup>casting all your anxiety upon him; for
+he careth for you. <sup>8</sup>Be sober, be vigilant; for your
+adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking
+whom he may devour: <sup>9</sup>against whom stand fast, firm in
+the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are fully
+endured by the brotherhood which is in the world.
+<sup>10</sup>But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his
+eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little
+while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
+<sup>11</sup>To him be glory and might for ever and ever.
+Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I
+think, I have written to you a few words, exhorting, and
+testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye are
+standing fast. <sup>13</sup>She who is co-elect at Babylon,
+saluteth you, and my son Mark.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Salute one another with a kiss of
+love. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:1.8em; margin-bottom:1.5em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="pe21" id="pe21">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">SECOND GENERAL EPISTLE</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.1em">THE APOSTLE
+PETE</span>R.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">S</span>IMON Peter, the servant
+and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained with us
+the same precious faith by the righteousness of our God and
+Saviour Jesus Christ: <sup>2</sup>grace unto you and peace be
+multiplied through the knowledge of God, even Jesus our Lord,
+<sup>3</sup>as his divine power hath freely given us all things
+tending to life and godliness, through the acknowledgment of him
+who hath called us to glory and fortitude: <sup>4</sup>whereby
+superlatively great and precious promises are freely given to us:
+that by these ye might become partakers of a divine nature,
+having fled far away from the corruption that is in the world
+through inordinate concupiscence.—<sup>5</sup>And for this very
+purpose employing the greatest diligence, lead up in the train of
+your faith courage; and with courage intelligence;
+<sup>6</sup>and with intelligence moderation; and with moderation
+patience; and with patience piety; <sup>7</sup>and with piety
+fraternal affection; and with fraternal affection love.
+<sup>8</sup>For if these things are in your possession, and
+abounding, they will render you neither inactive nor unfruitful
+in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. <sup>9</sup>But he
+that hath no possession of these things, is blind, dim-sighted,
+sinking into oblivion of his purification from the sins of his
+former days. <sup>10</sup>Wherefore the rather, brethren, give
+diligence to make sure your calling and election: for by doing
+these things, ye shall never at any time stumble:
+<sup>11</sup>but an entrance will thus be richly afforded you
+into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
+Christ.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Wherefore I will not be negligent
+continually to remind you of these things, though ye know them,
+and are established in the present truth. <sup>13</sup>Indeed, I
+think it right, as long as I am in this frail tabernacle, to
+rouse up your attention by reminding you: <sup>14</sup>knowing
+that the deposition of this frail tabernacle of mine is hastily
+approaching, as our Lord Jesus Christ hath made evident to me.
+<sup>15</sup>I will endeavour then that even after my decease, ye
+may always have wherewith to preserve the remembrance of these
+things. <sup>16</sup>For we have not followed artfully devised
+fables, when we made known to you the power and advent of our
+Lord Jesus Christ, but were eye-witnesses of his majesty.
+<sup>17</sup>For he received from God the Father honour and
+glory, when such a voice was sent forth to him from the
+transcendently magnificent glory, This is my beloved son, in whom
+I am well pleased. <sup>18</sup>And this voice we heard coming
+out of heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain.
+<sup>19</sup>And we hold the prophetic word more confirmed, to
+which ye do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a dark
+passage, until the day dawn, and the morning-star arise upon your
+hearts. <sup>20</sup>Knowing this in the first place, that all
+scriptural prophecy is not from any man’s own suggestions.
+<sup>21</sup>For prophecy in old time came not by the will of
+man: but the holy men of God spake under the impulse of the Holy
+Ghost.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="pe22" id="pe22">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>UT there were false
+prophets among the people, as there will be false teachers also
+among you, who wickedly introduce damnable heresies, and deny the
+sovereign Lord who bought them, bringing on themselves swift
+destruction. <sup>2</sup>And many will go out of the way after
+their fatal errors; by means of whom the way of truth will be
+injuriously reviled. <sup>3</sup>And with plausible speeches will
+they avariciously make gain of you whose condemnation from of old
+lingereth not, and their perdition doth not slumber.
+<sup>4</sup>For if God spared not the angels when they sinned,
+but casting them bound in chains of darkness into hell, delivered
+them to be kept fast until the judgment; <sup>5</sup>and spared
+not the old world, but guarded safely Noah the eighth person, the
+preacher of righteousness, when he brought a deluge on the world
+of the ungodly: <sup>6</sup>and reducing the cities of Sodom and
+Gomorrah to ashes, condemned them to final destruction, making
+them an example for all who in future should live ungodly;
+<sup>7</sup>but righteous Lot, afflicted grievously with the
+infamously impure conduct of those lawless men, he plucked out:
+<sup>8</sup>for by seeing and hearing, that righteous man whilst
+sojourning among them, suffered torment day by day in his
+righteous soul from their lawless doings; <sup>9</sup>the Lord
+knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, but to
+reserve the wicked unto the day of judgment to be punished:
+<sup>10</sup>especially such as walk after the flesh in the eager
+pursuit of defilement, and despise government. Daring,
+self-sufficient, they tremble not at dignities, railing against
+them. <sup>11</sup>Whereas the angels, though so much greater in
+might and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them
+before the Lord. <sup>12</sup>But these men, as the naturally
+irrational brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speaking
+evil of the things of which they are ignorant, will perish by
+their own corruption; <sup>13</sup>receiving the recompence of
+iniquity, counting daily luxury their pleasure; spots and
+blemishes, when they feast together with you; riotously indulging
+in their own delusions: <sup>14</sup>having eyes full of
+adultery, and insatiable of sin; ensnaring souls of no stability;
+having a heart practised in all the wiles of covetousness;
+children for a curse: <sup>15</sup>who forsaking the strait road
+are gone out of the way, following the path of Balaam the son of
+Bosor who loved the wages of iniquity. <sup>16</sup>But received
+a reproof for his peculiar transgression: the dumb ass
+articulating with a human voice restrained the perverseness of
+the prophet.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>These are fountains without water,
+clouds driven by a hurricane; for whom the blackness of darkness
+for ever is reserved. <sup>18</sup>Uttering pompous discourses of
+inanity, ensnaring by the lusts of the flesh, by lascivious
+impurities, those who had truly escaped from such as live in a
+course of delusion. <sup>19</sup>Preaching liberty to them, while
+they themselves are the slaves of corruption: for by whatever a
+man is overcome, by that also he is enslaved. <sup>20</sup>For if
+having escaped from the defilements of the world by the knowledge
+of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again enveloped by
+them and overcome, their last deeds are worse than the first.
+<sup>21</sup>For it had been better for them never to have been
+acquainted with the way of righteousness, than, after knowing it,
+to have turned aside from the holy commandment delivered unto
+them. <sup>22</sup>But the true proverb is verified in them, The
+dog hath returned to his own vomit; and the sow which was washed
+to its wallowing in the mire.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="pe23" id="pe23">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>HIS second epistle,
+beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I rouse up your
+sincere mind by awakening your recollection <sup>2</sup>to
+remember the words, that have been spoken aforetime by the holy
+prophets, and the injunction of us the apostles of the Lord and
+Saviour: <sup>3</sup>knowing this principally, that in the last
+of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own
+lewd passions, <sup>4</sup>and saying, Where is the promise of
+his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things
+continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation.
+<sup>5</sup>For this they chuse to keep out of sight, that by the
+word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth rising
+out of the water and subsisting amidst the water;
+<sup>6</sup>whence the world then existing, being deluged by
+water, was destroyed; <sup>7</sup>but the present heavens and
+earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the
+day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>But let not this particular be
+concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a
+thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. <sup>9</sup>The
+Lord doth not delay the promise (as some count it delay); but is
+longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish, but
+that all should have space for repentance. <sup>10</sup>But the
+day of the Lord will come as a thief by night; in which the
+heavens shall pass away with a rushing noise, and the first
+principles of matter in flames dissolve, and the earth and all
+the works upon it be burnt up. <sup>11</sup>Seeing then that all
+these things must be dissolved, what manner of persons ought we
+to be in a course of holy conduct and acts of piety,
+<sup>12</sup>expecting and hastening towards the coming of God’s
+day, at which the heavens on fire shall be dissolved, and the
+elements in flames be melted as wax? <sup>13</sup>But we expect
+according to his promise new heavens and a new earth in which
+dwelleth righteousness. <sup>14</sup>Wherefore, beloved, seeing
+ye are expecting these things, be diligent to be found of him in
+peace, spotless and blameless. <sup>15</sup>And account the long
+suffering of our Lord conducive to salvation; as our beloved
+brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, hath
+written unto you; <sup>16</sup>as also in all his epistles,
+speaking in them of these things, of which some are difficult to
+be understood, which the uninstructed and the unstable torture,
+as indeed they do the rest of the scriptures unto their own
+destruction. <sup>17</sup>Ye therefore, beloved, knowing this
+before, be on your guard, that ye be not carried away with the
+delusion of these lawless men, and fall from your own
+stedfastness. <sup>18</sup>But grow in grace, and in the
+knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory
+now and unto the day of eternity. Amen.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:2.8em; margin-bottom:1.5em; font-size:67%">
+<a name="jo11" id="jo11">THE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt3">FIRST GENERAL EPISTLE</p>
+
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt4"><span style="letter-spacing:0.03em">THE APOSTLE
+JOH</span>N.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">T</span>HAT which was from the
+beginning, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have gazed
+upon, and our hands have handled of the word of life;
+<sup>2</sup>(for the life was manifested, and we have beheld it,
+and bear testimony, and declare unto you that life eternal, which
+was with the Father, and was manifested to us;) <sup>3</sup>that
+which we have seen and heard, declare we to you, that ye also may
+have communion with us: and indeed our communion is with the
+Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. <sup>4</sup>And these
+things write we unto you, that your joy may be complete.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And this is the promise which we have
+heard from him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and that
+darkness in him there is none. <sup>6</sup>If we say that we have
+communion with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and practise
+not the truth: <sup>7</sup>but if we walk in the light, as he is
+himself in the light, we have communion with each other, and the
+blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
+<sup>8</sup>If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves,
+and the truth is not in us. <sup>9</sup>If we confess our sins,
+faithful is he and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to
+cleanse us from all unrighteousness. <sup>10</sup>If we say that
+we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in
+us.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="jo12" id="jo12">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">M</span>Y dear children, these
+things I write to you, that ye should not sin. And if any of us
+sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
+righteous: <sup>2</sup>and he himself is the propitiatory victim
+for our sins: and indeed not for ours only, but for the whole
+world. <sup>3</sup>And hereby we know that we know him, if we
+keep his commandments. <sup>4</sup>He that saith, I know him, and
+keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and in him the truth is
+not. <sup>5</sup>But whosoever keepeth his word, verily in him is
+the love of God perfected: by this we know that we are in him.
+<sup>6</sup>He who saith that he abideth in him, ought as he
+walked, even so himself to walk.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Brethren, I write not a new commandment
+unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning:
+the old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the
+beginning.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Again, a new commandment I write unto
+you, which is a true thing in him, and in you, because the
+darkness is past, and the true light is now shining.
+<sup>9</sup>He who saith, that he is in the light, yet hateth his
+brother, is in darkness even until now. <sup>10</sup>He that
+loveth his brother is in the light, and occasion of stumbling in
+him there is none. <sup>11</sup>But he that hateth his brother is
+in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he
+is departing, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>I write unto you, little children,
+because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
+<sup>13</sup>I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him
+that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because
+ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little
+children, because ye have known the Father. <sup>14</sup>I have
+written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him, who is from
+the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are
+strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome
+the wicked one.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Love not the world, neither the things
+which are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of
+the Father is not in him. <sup>16</sup>For every thing which is
+in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes,
+and the pomp of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
+<sup>17</sup>And the world is passing away, and the lust thereof,
+but he who doeth the will of God abideth for ever.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>My dear children, it is the last hour;
+and as ye have heard that antichrist is coming, even now there
+are many antichrists: by which we know it is the last hour.
+<sup>19</sup>They went out from us, but they were not of us; for
+if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but
+they departed, that they might be made manifest that they are not
+all of us: <sup>20</sup>though ye have an unction from the Holy
+One, and know all things. <sup>21</sup>I have not written to you
+because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that
+no lie is of the truth. <sup>22</sup>Who is the liar, but he that
+denieth that Jesus is the Messiah? This man is the antichrist,
+who denieth the Father and the Son. <sup>23</sup>Every one that
+denieth the Son, neither doth he hold the Father; but he that
+acknowledgeth the Son, holdeth the Father also. <sup>24</sup>Let
+that abide in you therefore which ye have heard from the
+beginning. If that abide in you which ye heard from the
+beginning, ye also shall abide in the Son and in the Father.
+<sup>25</sup>And this is the promise which he hath promised to
+us, even life eternal.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>26</sup>These things have I written unto you
+concerning those who are leading you astray. <sup>27</sup>But the
+unction which ye have received from him abideth in you; and ye
+need not that any person should instruct you. But as the same
+unction teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is
+no lie; and as it hath taught you, abide in him. <sup>28</sup>And
+now, my dear children, abide in him; that when he shall appear,
+we may have confidence, and not be put to shame by him at his
+coming. <sup>29</sup>If ye know that he is righteous, know that
+every one who practises righteousness is born of him.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="jo13" id="jo13">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>EHOLD, what manner of
+love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called
+children of God! therefore the world knoweth us not, because it
+knew him not. <sup>2</sup>Beloved, now are we the children of
+God, and it is not yet evident what we shall be: but we know that
+when he shall appear, we shall be like him; because we shall see
+him as he is. <sup>3</sup>And every one who hath this hope in him
+purifieth himself, even as he is pure.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>Every one who committeth sin,
+committeth also a transgression of the law: for sin is the
+transgression of the law. <sup>5</sup>And ye know that he was
+manifested, that he might take away our sins; and in him there is
+no sin. <sup>6</sup>Every one who abideth in him, doth not sin;
+every one who sinneth hath not seen him, nor known him.
+<sup>7</sup>My dear children, let no man deceive you: he who
+doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:
+<sup>8</sup>he that practises sin is of the devil; for from the
+beginning the devil sinneth. For this purpose the Son of God was
+manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
+<sup>9</sup>Every one who is born of God, doth not practise sin,
+because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is
+born of God. <sup>10</sup>By this the children of God are
+manifestly seen, and the children of the devil. Every one that
+doth not practise righteousness, is not of God, and he that
+loveth not his brother.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>For this is the commandment which ye
+have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
+<sup>12</sup>Not as Cain, who was of the wicked one, and slew his
+brother: and wherefore did he slay him? Because his own works
+were wicked, and those of his brother righteous.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>Marvel not, my brethren, if the world
+hate you. <sup>14</sup>We know that we are passed out of <i>a
+state of</i> death into life, because we love the brethren: he
+that loveth not his brother abideth in death. <sup>15</sup>Every
+one who hateth his brother is a murderer; and ye know that no
+murderer hath life eternal abiding in him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>By this we have known the love <i>of
+Christ</i>, because for us he laid down his own life: and we
+ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. <sup>17</sup>But
+whosoever hath worldly abundance, and seeth his brother under
+necessity, and shutteth his bowels of compassion against him, how
+dwelleth the love of God in him? <sup>18</sup>My dear children,
+let us not love in word and in tongue, but in deed and in truth;
+<sup>19</sup>and hereby we know that we are of the truth, and in
+his presence have this persuasion in our hearts. <sup>20</sup>For
+should our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and
+knoweth all things. <sup>21</sup>Beloved, if our heart condemn us
+not, we have confidence towards God. <sup>22</sup>And whatsoever
+we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments,
+and do the things which are pleasing in his sight.
+<sup>23</sup>And this is his commandment, that we should believe
+in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he
+gave us commandment. <sup>24</sup>And he that keepeth his
+commandments abideth in him, and he in him; and by this we know
+that he abideth in us, from the Spirit which he hath given
+us.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="jo14" id="jo14">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">B</span>ELOVED, believe not every
+pretender to inspiration, but bring these spirits to the trial
+whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone
+forth into the world. <sup>2</sup>By this ye know the Spirit of
+God: every spirit who confesseth that Jesus the Messiah is come
+in the flesh, is from God. <sup>3</sup>And every spirit who
+confesseth not that Jesus the Messiah is come into the world, is
+not from God: and this is that spirit of antichrist which ye have
+heard that it is coming, and now is already in the world.
+<sup>4</sup>Ye are of God, my dear children, and have overcome
+them; because he that is in you is greater than he that is in the
+world. <sup>5</sup>They are of the world, therefore speak they as
+of the world, and the world heareth them. <sup>6</sup>We are of
+God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God
+heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth and the
+spirit of delusion.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Beloved, let us love one another;
+because love is from God, and every one who loveth is born of
+God, and knoweth God. <sup>8</sup>He that loveth not, never knew
+God; for God is love. <sup>9</sup>By this was the love of God
+manifested to us, that God sent his only begotten Son into the
+world, that we might have life by him. <sup>10</sup>Herein is
+love, not that we have loved God, but that he hath loved us, and
+sent his Son to be the propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.
+<sup>11</sup>Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love
+one another.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>No man hath seen God at any time. If
+we love one another, God abideth in us, and his love is perfected
+in us. <sup>13</sup>By this we know that we abide in him, and he
+in us, because he hath given us of his own Spirit.
+<sup>14</sup>And we have seen and bear testimony, that the Father
+sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is
+the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God.
+<sup>16</sup>And we have known and believed the love which God
+hath towards us. God is love; and he that abideth in love,
+abideth in God, and God in him. <sup>17</sup>By this is his love
+towards us perfected, that we might have confidence at the day of
+judgment; because as he is, so are we in this world.
+<sup>18</sup>Fear is not in this love; but the perfect love
+casteth out fear: for fear hath anguish. He that is afraid is not
+made perfect in love.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>We love him, because he first loved
+us. <sup>20</sup>If any person say, I love God, yet hateth his
+brother, he is a liar; for he who loveth not his brother whom he
+hath seen, how can he love the God whom he hath not seen?
+<sup>21</sup>So this commandment have we from him, that he who
+loveth God love also his brother.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="jo15" id="jo15">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">E</span>VERY one who believeth
+that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God; and every one who
+loveth him that begat, loveth him also who is begotten by him.
+<sup>2</sup>Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when
+we love God, and keep his commandments. <sup>3</sup>For this is
+the love of God, that we should keep his commandments: and his
+commandments are not burdensome. <sup>4</sup>Because every one
+that is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory
+which overcometh the world, <span class="sc">our faith</span>.
+<sup>5</sup>Who is he that overcometh the world, except he that
+believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>This is he who came by water and blood,
+Jesus the Messiah; not by the water only, but by the water and
+the blood: and the Spirit is the witnessing person, because the
+Spirit is the truth. <sup>7</sup>For they are three who bear
+witness in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and
+these, even the three, are one. <sup>8</sup>And there are three
+which bear witness upon earth, the spirit, and the water, and the
+blood, and the three are for the same one object.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>If we receive the testimony of man, the
+testimony of God is stronger: for this is the testimony of God
+which he testified concerning his Son. <sup>10</sup>He that
+believeth on the Son of God, hath the testimony in himself; he
+that believeth not God, hath made him a liar, because he hath not
+believed on the testimony which God testified of his Son.
+<sup>11</sup>And this is the testimony, that God hath given life
+eternal to us; and this life is in his Son. <sup>12</sup>He that
+hath the Son, hath this life; and he that hath not the Son of
+God, hath not this life. <sup>13</sup>These things have I written
+to you who believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may
+know that ye have life eternal, and that ye may believe on the
+name of the Son of God. <sup>14</sup>And this is the confidence
+that we have towards him, that whatsoever we ask according to his
+will, he heareth us. <sup>15</sup>And if we know that he heareth
+us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we receive the petitions,
+which we have requested, from him.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>If any person see his brother
+committing a sin not unto death, he shall request, and God will
+grant him life for those that sin not unto death. There is a sin
+unto death: I say not that he should request for that.
+<sup>17</sup>All unrighteousness is sin; and there is sin not
+unto death.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>We know that every one who is born of
+God sinneth not; but he that is born of God preserveth himself,
+and the wicked one toucheth him not. <sup>19</sup>We know that we
+are of God, and the whole world is under the power of that wicked
+one. <sup>20</sup>But we know that the Son of God hath come, and
+hath given to us understanding, that we might know the true God;
+and we are in him that is true, in his Son Jesus the Messiah. HE
+is the true God, and the life eternal.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>My dear children, guard yourselves
+against idols. Amen.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:0.7em; margin-bottom:0.5em; font-size:133%"><a name="jo2" id="jo2">THE SECOND EPISTLE GENERAL</a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt4">THE APOSTLE JOHN.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">T</span>HE presbyter to the
+elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I
+only, but also all who have known the truth: <sup>2</sup>because
+of the truth which abideth in us, and shall be with us for ever:
+<sup>3</sup>grace, mercy, peace be with you from God the Father,
+and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth
+and love.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>I rejoiced greatly that I found thy
+children walking in truth, as we have received commandment from
+the Father. <sup>5</sup>And now I beseech thee, lady, not as
+writing to thee a new commandment, but that which we have had
+from the beginning, that we should love one another.
+<sup>6</sup>And this is love, that we should walk after his
+commandments. This is the commandment, as ye have heard from the
+beginning, That ye should walk in it. <sup>7</sup>For many
+deceivers are gone out into the world, who do not confess Jesus
+the Messiah as come in the flesh. Such a one is a deceiver and an
+antichrist.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>Take heed to yourselves that we lose
+not the things which we have wrought, but receive a full reward.
+<sup>9</sup>Every one that transgresseth and abideth not in the
+doctrine of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the doctrine
+of Christ, this man holdeth both the Father and the Son.
+<sup>10</sup>If any person come unto you, and bring not this
+doctrine, receive him not into the house, nor say to him,
+Welcome. <sup>11</sup>He that biddeth him welcome, takes part in
+his wicked works.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Having many things to write unto you,
+I would not do it with paper and ink; but I hope to come unto
+you, and speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be complete.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>The children of thy elect sister
+salute thee. Amen.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:0.7em; margin-bottom:0.5em; font-size:133%"><a name="jo3" id="jo3">THE THIRD GENERAL EPISTLE</a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt4">THE APOSTLE JOHN.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">T</span>HE presbyter to the
+beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. <sup>2</sup>Beloved,
+above all things I pray that thou mayest prosper, and be in sound
+health of body, even as thy soul prospereth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>I rejoiced greatly when the brethren
+came, and bore witness to thy truth, even as thou walkest in the
+truth. <sup>4</sup>I have no greater joy than these tidings, that
+I hear my own children are walking in the truth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>Beloved, thou doest faithfully
+whatsoever services thou performest for the brethren, and for
+strangers; <sup>6</sup>who have borne testimony to thy love
+before the church; to whom thou wilt perform a good act of
+service in forwarding them on their journey, in a manner worthy
+of God. <sup>7</sup>For on account of his name they went forth,
+receiving nothing from the heathen. <sup>8</sup>We therefore
+ought to assist such men, that we may become fellow-labourers in
+the truth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>I wrote unto the church: but
+Diotrephes, who affects pre-eminence over them, receiveth us not.
+<sup>10</sup>Therefore if I come I will remember his works which
+he doth, with wicked words prating against us; and not content
+with these things, neither doth he himself receive the brethren,
+and those who are willing he hindereth, and casteth them out of
+the church. <sup>11</sup>Beloved, be not an imitator of what is
+evil, but of that which is good. He that doeth good is of God,
+but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>Demetrius hath a good testimony from
+all men, and from the truth itself: and we also bear our
+testimony, and ye know that our testimony is true.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>I had many things to write; but I
+would not write to thee with ink and pen: <sup>14</sup>but I hope
+shortly to see thee, and we shall speak mouth to mouth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn">Peace be to thee. The friends salute thee. Salute
+the friends by name.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:0.7em; margin-bottom:0.5em; font-size:133%"><a name="jud" id="jud">THE EPISTLE GENERAL</a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt4">THE APOSTLE JUDE.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">J</span>UDE a servant of Jesus
+Christ, and brother of James, to those who are sanctified in God
+the Father, and preserved by Jesus Christ, the called:
+<sup>2</sup>mercy unto you, and peace and love be multiplied.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>Beloved, when I gave all diligence to
+write unto you concerning the common salvation, I held it
+necessary to write unto you, exhorting you to contend earnestly
+for the faith once delivered unto the saints. <sup>4</sup>For
+certain men have craftily introduced themselves, who were from of
+old proscribed for this condemnation, ungodly men, changing the
+grace of God into impurity, and denying our only sovereign God
+and Lord, Jesus Christ. <sup>5</sup>But I would remind you,
+though ye once knew this, that the Lord, though he delivered the
+people out of the land of Egypt, afterwards destroyed those who
+believed not. <sup>6</sup>And the angels who preserved not their
+own primitive state, but deserted their proper abode, hath he
+reserved in everlasting chains under darkness, unto the judgment
+of the great day. <sup>7</sup>As Sodom and Gomorrha and the
+surrounding cities, in like manner with them abandoned to
+whoredom, and going after other flesh, are set forth an example,
+suffering the judicial punishment of eternal fire.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>In like manner also do these men, even
+when they dream, defile indeed the flesh, despise sovereignty,
+and revile dignities. <sup>9</sup>Though Michael the archangel,
+when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of
+Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but said, The
+Lord rebuke thee. <sup>10</sup>But these men speak evil even of
+the things of which they have no knowledge: but such things as
+they know naturally, as the brute beasts, in these they corrupt
+themselves.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>Wo unto them! for they have walked in
+the way of Cain, and have eagerly run in Balaam’s erroneous path
+of hire, and have perished in opposition, like Corah.
+<sup>12</sup>These are in your feasts of love, as sunken rocks;
+though joining in your banquet, they feed themselves fearlessly;
+clouds without water carried about by the winds; trees untimely
+withering, fruitless, twice dead, rooted up; <sup>13</sup>raging
+billows of the sea foaming out their own infamies; stars
+wandering from their courses, for whom the blackness of darkness
+for ever is reserved.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam,
+prophesied also of these men, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh
+with myriads of his saints, <sup>15</sup>to execute judgment
+against all men, and to convict all the ungodly of all their
+deeds of ungodliness which they have impiously committed, and of
+all the bitter words which impious offenders have spoken against
+him. <sup>16</sup>These men are murmurers, complainers at their
+lot in life, walking after their own corrupt passions; and their
+mouth utters hyperbolically pompous expressions, pretending high
+personal admiration, in order to make their advantage.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>But ye, beloved, remember the words
+which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus
+Christ, <sup>18</sup>how they told you that in the last time
+there will be scoffers, walking after their own ungodly passions.
+<sup>19</sup>These are the men who separate themselves, sensual,
+destitute of the Spirit.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>But ye, beloved, building yourselves
+up on your most holy faith, praying by the Holy Ghost,
+<sup>21</sup>preserve yourselves in the love of God, waiting for
+the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
+<sup>22</sup>And of some have compassion, distinguishing their
+case; <sup>23</sup>and others save with trembling, snatching them
+out of the fire; though hating even the garment spotted by the
+flesh.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>24</sup>Now to him who is able to guard you
+from stumbling, and to present you blameless before the presence
+of his glory with exultation, <sup>25</sup>to the only wise God
+our Saviour, be glory and majesty, might and dominion, both now
+and unto all eternity. Amen.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="margin-top:0.3em; margin-bottom:0; font-size:177%">
+<a name="rev1" id="rev1"><span class="ls1">THE
+REVELATION</span></a></h1>
+<p class="pt1">OF</p>
+
+<p class="pt3">JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h2>CHAP. I.</h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dcc">T</span>HE revelation of Jesus
+Christ, which God gave to him, to shew to his servants the things
+which must shortly come to pass; and sending by his angel, he
+shewed them to his servant John: <sup>2</sup>who was a witness
+for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ, and
+for the things which he saw. <sup>3</sup>Blessed is he that
+readeth, and they who hear the words of this prophecy, and
+observe the things which are written therein: for the time is at
+hand.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>John to the seven churches which are in
+Asia: Grace be with you, and peace from him, who is, and who was,
+and who is coming; and from the seven spirits which are before
+the throne of God, <sup>5</sup>and from Jesus Christ, the
+faithful witness, and first-born from the dead, and the prince of
+the kings of the earth: to him who loved us, and washed us from
+our sins by his blood, <sup>6</sup>and made us kings and priests
+to his God and Father; to him be glory and might for ever and
+ever. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Behold! he is coming with clouds, and
+every eye shall see him, and they also who pierced him; and all
+the tribes of the earth shall lament bitterly, smiting their
+bosoms, because of him: even so! Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and
+the end, saith the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is
+coming—the Almighty.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>I John, your brother and companion also
+with you in the tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of
+Jesus Christ, was in the island which is called Patmos, for the
+word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
+<sup>10</sup>I was <i>rapt</i> in spirit on the Lord’s day, and
+heard behind me a great voice as of a trumpet,
+<sup>11</sup>saying, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and
+the last; and what thou seest write in a book, and send to the
+churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to
+Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia,
+and to Laodicea. <sup>12</sup>And I turned to see what voice
+spake to me. And when I turned round I saw seven lamps of gold;
+<sup>13</sup>and in the midst of the seven lamps one like unto a
+son of man, clothed to the very feet, and girded about the
+breasts with a golden zone; <sup>14</sup>his head and flowing
+locks white as a white fleece of wool, even as the snow; and his
+eyes as a flame of fire; <sup>15</sup>and his feet resembled
+molten brass, as though they glowed in the furnace; and his voice
+was as the roar of many waters. <sup>16</sup>And he held in his
+right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp
+two-edged sword; and his countenance was as when the sun shineth
+in his meridian lustre. <sup>17</sup>And when I beheld him, I
+fell at his feet as dead: and he laid his right hand upon me,
+saying to me, Fear not; I am the first and the last,
+<sup>18</sup>and I am the living one, though I was dead and lo! I
+am alive for evermore, Amen; and I hold the keys of hell and of
+death. <sup>19</sup>Write the things which thou seest, and the
+things which are, and the things which shall be in future after
+these, <sup>20</sup>the mystery of the seven stars which thou
+seest in my right hand, and the seven golden lamps. The seven
+stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lamps
+which thou seest are the seven churches.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev2" id="rev2">CHAP. II.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">T</span>O the angel of the
+Ephesian church write; These things saith he who grasps the seven
+stars in his right hand, who walketh round in the midst of the
+seven golden lamps; <sup>2</sup>I know thy works, and thy
+travail, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear the
+wicked; and hast tried those who give themselves out as apostles,
+yet are not, and hast found them liars; <sup>3</sup>and hast
+borne, and hast exercised patience, and for my name sake hast
+endured great toil, and hast not fainted. <sup>4</sup>Yet have I
+a charge against thee, that thou art gone back from thy first
+love. <sup>5</sup>Remember then from whence thou hast fallen, and
+repent, and practise thy first works; but if not, I am coming to
+thee quickly, and I will remove thy lamp out of its place, except
+thou repent. <sup>6</sup>But this thou holdest, that thou
+abhorrest the deeds of the Nicolatans, which I also abhor.
+<sup>7</sup>He that hath ears, let him hear what the Spirit saith
+to the churches, To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the
+tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>And to the angel of the church of the
+Smyrnians write, These things saith the first and the last, who
+was dead, and is alive: <sup>9</sup>I know thy works, and thy
+tribulation, and thy poverty (though thou art rich), and the
+calumnies of those who say they are Jews, yet are not, but are
+Satan’s synagogue. <sup>10</sup>Fear nothing from the things
+which thou shalt suffer: lo! the devil will cast some of you into
+prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have a ten day’s
+tribulation: be thou faithful until death, and I will give thee a
+crown of life. <sup>11</sup>He that hath an ear, let him hear
+what the Spirit saith unto the churches. He that overcometh shall
+receive no injury from the second death.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>And to the angel of the church at
+Pergamos write, These things saith he who holdeth the sharp
+two-edged sword; <sup>13</sup>I know thy works and where thou
+hast thy abode, even where Satan’s throne <i>is erected</i>: and
+thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in
+those days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was put to
+death among you, where Satan dwelleth. <sup>14</sup>Yet I have a
+few things against thee, that thou hast there some who hold the
+doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to lay a stumbling-block
+before the children of Israel, to eat of idol sacrifices, and to
+commit whoredom. <sup>15</sup>Thou hast also some who hold the
+doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which I abhor. <sup>16</sup>Repent!
+but if not, I am coming to thee quickly, and will war against
+them with the sword of my mouth. <sup>17</sup>He that hath an
+ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches, To him
+that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and I
+will give him a white pebble, and upon the pebble a new name
+inscribed, which no man knoweth except the person who receiveth
+it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>And to the angel of the church which
+is at Thyatira write, These things saith the Son of God, who hath
+his eyes as a flame of fire, and his feet like the molten brass;
+<sup>19</sup>I know thy deeds, and thy love, and thy charity to
+the poor, and thy faith, and thy patience, and thy works, and
+that the last are more abundant than the first. <sup>20</sup>Yet
+I have a few things against thee, because thou hast suffered that
+woman Jezabel, calling herself a prophetess, to teach, and to
+lead my servants into error, to commit whoredom, and eat the idol
+sacrifices. <sup>21</sup>And I gave her a space that she should
+repent of her whoredom, and she hath not repented.
+<sup>22</sup>Behold, I am about to cast her on a bed, and those
+who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they
+repent of their deeds. <sup>23</sup>And I will slay her children
+by death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who
+searcheth the reins and the hearts: and I will give to you, even
+to every one, according to your works. <sup>24</sup>But to you I
+say, and to the rest that are at Thyatira, as many as do not hold
+this doctrine, and who have not known the depths of Satan, as
+they speak, I will lay upon them no other burden.
+<sup>25</sup>Nevertheless that which you have, hold fast till I
+come. <sup>26</sup>And he who overcometh, and perseveres in my
+works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the
+nations; <sup>27</sup>he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as a
+potter’s vessels they shall be broken in pieces, even as I have
+received authority from my Father: <sup>28</sup>and I will give
+him the star of the morning. <sup>29</sup>He that hath an ear,
+let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev3" id="rev3">CHAP. III.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND to the angel of the
+church in Sardis write, These things saith he that hath the seven
+spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, and that
+thou hast a name, as though thou wert alive, yet art dead.
+<sup>2</sup>Be vigilant and strengthen the things which remain,
+which are ready to die; for I have not found thy works complete
+before God. <sup>3</sup>Remember therefore how thou hast received
+and heard, and observe, and repent. If then thou art not found
+watching, I will come upon thee as a thief, and thou shalt in no
+wise know at what hour I will come upon thee. <sup>4</sup>Thou
+hast a few names even in Sardis, which have not defiled their
+garments; and they shall walk with me in white robes, for they
+are worthy. <sup>5</sup>He that overcometh, this man shall be
+clothed in white robes; and I will in no wise blot his name out
+of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my
+Father, and before his angels. <sup>6</sup>He that hath an ear,
+let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>And to the angel of the church in
+Philadelphia write, These things saith the Holy One, he that is
+true, who hath the key of David, who openeth, and none shutteth,
+and shutteth, and no man openeth. <sup>8</sup>I know thy works:
+behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut
+it; because thou hast but little strength, yet hast thou kept my
+word, and hast not denied my name. <sup>9</sup>Behold, I give
+thee out of Satan’s synagogue those who say they are Jews, yet
+they are not, but do lie. Lo! I will make them that they shall
+come and prostrate themselves at thy feet, and they shall know
+that I have loved thee. <sup>10</sup>Because thou hast keep the
+word of my patience, I also will preserve thee from the hour of
+temptation, which is coming upon the whole habitable globe to try
+the dwellers upon earth. <sup>11</sup>Behold, I come quickly:
+hold fast that thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
+<sup>12</sup>He that overcometh, I will make him a pillar in the
+temple of my God, and he shall never more go out from thence: and
+I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the
+city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of
+heaven from my God, and my own new name. <sup>13</sup>He that
+hath an ear to hear, let him ear what the Spirit saith unto the
+churches.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And to the angel of the church of the
+Laodiceans write, These things saith the Amen, the faithful and
+true witness, the origin of the creation of God; <sup>15</sup>I
+know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot:
+<sup>16</sup>I wish thou wert cold or hot. So because thou art
+lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit thee out of my
+mouth: <sup>17</sup>because thou sayest, I am rich, and wallow in
+wealth, and have no want unsupplied; yet thou knowest not that
+thou art wretched, and pitiable, and poor, and blind, and naked.
+<sup>18</sup>I advise thee to buy of me gold purified by the
+fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white robes, that thou mayest
+be completely clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may
+not appear; and anoint thine eyes with a collyrium, that thou
+mayest see. <sup>19</sup>As many as I love, I rebuke and correct:
+be zealous then, and repent. <sup>20</sup>Lo! I stand at the
+door, and knock: if any person hear my voice, and open the door,
+I will come in to him, and I will sup with him, and he with me.
+<sup>21</sup>He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit on my
+throne, as I also have overcome, and have sat down with my Father
+on his throne. <sup>22</sup>He that hath an ear, let him hear
+what the Spirit saith unto the churches.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev4" id="rev4">CHAP. IV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>FTER these things I
+beheld, and, lo! a door was opened in heaven, and a voice, the
+first which I heard, as of a trumpet, speaking to me, said, Come
+up hither, and I will shew thee what things will be after these.
+<sup>2</sup>And immediately I was <i>rapt</i> in spirit: and, lo!
+a throne was placed in heaven, and upon the throne a person
+sitting. <sup>3</sup>And he that sat was in appearance like a
+stone of jasper and sardine: and a rainbow encircled the throne,
+like in hue to an emerald. <sup>4</sup>And around the throne were
+twenty-four thrones; and upon these thrones I saw twenty-four
+presbyters seated, clothed in white robes; and they had on their
+heads golden crowns. <sup>5</sup>And out of the throne issued
+forth lightnings, and thunder, and loud voices; and seven lamps
+of fire burned before the throne, which are the seven spirits of
+God. <sup>6</sup>And before the throne was a sea of glass like
+crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and within the circle of
+the throne, were four living beings full of eyes before and
+behind. <sup>7</sup>And the first living being was like a lion,
+and the second living being was like a calf, and the third living
+being had a face as a man, and the fourth living being was like
+an eagle with wings expanded. <sup>8</sup>And the four living
+beings had each for himself six wings encircling him, and within
+they were full of eyes; and they never cease day and night,
+saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and who is,
+and who is coming. <sup>9</sup>And when these living beings give
+glory, and honour, and thanksgiving to him that sitteth on the
+throne, to him who liveth for ever and ever, <sup>10</sup>the
+four and twenty presbyters prostrate themselves before him who is
+Seated on the throne, and worship him who liveth for ever and
+ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
+<sup>11</sup>Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and
+honour, and power; for thou hast created all things, and by thy
+will they exist, and were created.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev5" id="rev5">CHAP. V.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I saw on the right
+hand of him who was seated on the throne a <i>volume of a</i>
+book written within, and on the back sealed with seven seals.
+<sup>2</sup>And I saw mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice,
+Who is worthy to open the book, and to break the seals thereon?
+<sup>3</sup>And no man was able in heaven, nor upon earth, nor
+under the earth, to open the book, nor to look into it.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>And I wept much because no man was
+found worthy either to open or read the book, or even to look
+upon it. <sup>5</sup>And one of the presbyters said unto me, Weep
+not: behold the lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the root of
+David, hath prevailed, to open the book, and to break the seven
+seals upon it. <sup>6</sup>And I beheld, and lo! in the midst of
+the throne, and of the four living beings, and in the midst of
+the presbyters, stood a lamb as just slaughtered, having seven
+horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God that are
+sent forth into all the world: <sup>7</sup>and he came and took
+the book out of the right hand of him that was seated upon the
+throne. <sup>8</sup>And when he had taken the book, the four
+living beings and the four and twenty presbyters prostrated
+themselves before the lamb, having each harps, and vases of gold,
+full of perfumes smoaking, which are the prayers of the saints.
+<sup>9</sup>And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to
+take the book, and to open the seals thereon; because thou hast
+been slaughtered, and hast redeemed us for God by thy blood, out
+of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
+<sup>10</sup>and hast made us for our God kings and priests, and
+we shall reign upon the earth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And I looked, and heard the voice of
+many angels around the throne, and the living beings, and the
+presbyters, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands
+of thousands, <sup>12</sup>crying with a loud voice, Worthy is
+the slaughtered lamb to receive power, and riches, and wisdom,
+and might, and honour, and glory, and blessing. <sup>13</sup>And
+every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under
+the earth, and those who are on the sea, and all things which are
+therein, heard I, saying, To him who is seated on the throne, and
+to the lamb, be blessing, and honour, and glory, and might for
+ever and ever. <sup>14</sup>And the four living beings said,
+Amen. And the four and twenty presbyters prostrated themselves,
+and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev6" id="rev6">CHAP. VI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I saw when the lamb
+opened one of the seals, and I heard one of the four living
+beings, saying, as with a voice of thunder, Come, and see.
+<sup>2</sup>And I looked, and lo! a white horse; and he who sat
+on it held a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he went forth
+conquering and to conquer.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>And when he opened the second seal, I
+heard the second living being say, Come and see. <sup>4</sup>And
+there went out another horse flame-coloured; and to him who sat
+thereon there was power given to take peace from the earth, and
+that men should kill each other; and there was given to him a
+great sword.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And when he opened the third seal, I
+heard the third living being say, Come and see. And I saw, and
+lo! a black horse; and he that sat upon it had a pair of scales
+in his hand. <sup>6</sup>And I heard a voice from amidst the four
+living beings saying, A chœnix<sup><a href="#n153" id="f153"
+title="see footnote" name="f153">154</a></sup> of wheat for a
+denarius<sup><a href="#n154" id="f154" title="see footnote" name="f154">155</a></sup>, and three chœnixs of barley for a denarius;
+yet to the oil and the wine do no injury.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>And when he opened the fourth seal, I
+heard the voice of the fourth living being saying, Come and see.
+<sup>8</sup>And I looked, and lo! a pale coloured horse, and one
+sat on it, whose name was Death, and the grave followed after
+him: and power was given to them to kill the fourth part of the
+earth with the sword, and with famine, and with death, and with
+the wild beasts of the earth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And when he opened the fifth seal I saw
+underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slain for
+the word of God, and for the testimony which they maintained.
+<sup>10</sup>And they cried with a loud voice, How long will it
+be, O sovereign, the holy one and the true, ere thou judge and
+avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?
+<sup>11</sup>And to each of them were given white robes, and it
+was told them that they should wait yet a little longer space,
+until the number of their fellow-servants and their brethren, who
+should be slain as well as they, should be completed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>And I saw when he opened the sixth
+seal, and lo! there was a great earthquake, and the sun became
+black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
+<sup>13</sup>and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as the
+fig-tree sheddeth her early ripe figs when shaken by a mighty
+wind: <sup>14</sup>and the heaven was removed away as a volume
+rolled up and every mountain and island were removed out of their
+places: <sup>15</sup>and the kings of the earth, and the
+grandees, and the rich, and the military commanders, and the men
+in power, and every slave, and every free man, hid themselves in
+the caves, and in the rocks of the mountains; <sup>16</sup>and
+said to the mountains and to the rocks, Fall on us, and hide us
+from the face of him who sitteth on the throne, and from the
+wrath of the Lamb: <sup>17</sup>for the great day of his wrath is
+come, and who is able to stand?</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev7" id="rev7">CHAP. VII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND after these things I
+saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, to
+hold back the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not
+blow on the earth, neither on the sea, nor on any tree.
+<sup>2</sup>And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of
+the sun, having the seal of the living God; and he cried with a
+loud voice to the four angels to whom power was given for them to
+hurt the earth and the sea, <sup>3</sup>saying, Hurt not the
+earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we have sealed the
+servants of our God in their foreheads. <sup>4</sup>And I heard
+the number of those who were sealed; one hundred and forty and
+four thousand were sealed out of every tribe of the children of
+Israel. <sup>5</sup>Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve
+thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of
+the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. <sup>6</sup>Of the
+tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of
+Nephtalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasseh
+were sealed twelve thousand. <sup>7</sup>Of the tribe of Simeon
+were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed
+twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve
+thousand. <sup>8</sup>Of the tribe of Zebulon were sealed twelve
+thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of
+the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>After these things I looked, and beheld
+a great multitude, which no man could number, out of every
+nation, and tribe, and people, and tongue, standing before the
+throne, and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm
+branches in their hands <sup>10</sup>and crying with a loud
+voice, saying, Salvation to our God that sitteth on the throne,
+and to the Lamb. <sup>11</sup>And all the angels stood in a
+circle about the throne, and the presbyters and the four living
+beings, and fell on their faces before the throne, and worshipped
+God, <sup>12</sup>saying, Amen: blessing, and glory, and wisdom,
+and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might be to our God
+for ever and ever. Amen.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And one of the presbyters addressed
+me, saying, Who are these persons who are clothed in white robes?
+and from whence came they? <sup>14</sup>And I said to him, Sir,
+thou knowest. And he said to me, These are persons who are come
+out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made
+their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.
+<sup>15</sup>Therefore are they before the throne of God, and
+serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the
+throne shall dwell among them. <sup>16</sup>They shall hunger no
+more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun scorch them,
+nor any burning heat. <sup>17</sup>Because the Lamb who is in the
+midst of the throne will feed them, as a shepherd, and lead them
+unto living fountains of waters; and God shall wipe away every
+tear from their eyes.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev8" id="rev8">CHAP. VIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND when he opened the
+seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about half an hour.
+<sup>2</sup>And I saw the seven angels which stood before God,
+and there were given to them seven trumpets. <sup>3</sup>And
+another angel came, and stood by the altar, holding a golden
+censer; and there were given to him many perfumes, to offer with
+the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was
+before the throne. <sup>4</sup>And the smoke of the perfumes went
+up with the prayers of the saints, out of the angel’s hand before
+God. <sup>5</sup>And the angel took the censer, and filled it
+from the fire of the altar, and cast it upon the earth: and there
+were voices, and thunders, and lightnings, and an earthquake.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>And the seven angels holding the seven
+trumpets prepared themselves to sound.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>And the first angel blew the trumpet,
+and there were hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were
+cast on the earth; and a third part of the trees was burnt up,
+and all green grass was burnt up.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>And the second angel sounded, and there
+was cast into the sea as it were a vast mountain burning with
+fire: and the third part of the sea became blood; <sup>9</sup>and
+a third part of the creatures having life, which are in the sea,
+died; and a third part of the ships was destroyed.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>And the third angel blew the trumpet,
+and there fell from heaven a great star, burning as a torch, and
+it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains
+of water; <sup>11</sup>and the name of the star is called
+Wormwood: and the third part of the waters was turned into
+wormwood, and multitudes of men died of the waters, because they
+were made bitter.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>And the fourth angel sounded, and a
+third part of the sun was smitten, and a third part of the moon,
+and a third part of the stars; so that a third part of them was
+darkened, and the day had no light during a third part of it, and
+the night likewise.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And I saw and heard one angel flying
+in the mid-heavens, saying with a loud voice, Wo, wo, wo, to the
+dwellers upon earth, because of the remaining blasts of the
+trumpet of the three angels, which are ready to sound.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev9" id="rev9">CHAP. IX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND the fifth angel
+sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven to the earth; and to
+him was given the key of the pit of the abyss <i>of hell</i>.
+<sup>2</sup>And he opened the pit of the abyss; and a smoke
+ascended out of the pit like the smoke of a vast furnace; and the
+sun and the air were darkened by the smoke of the pit.
+<sup>3</sup>And out of the smoke came forth locusts upon the
+earth; and power was given to them, such power as the scorpions
+of the earth possess. <sup>4</sup>And it was told them, Hurt not
+the grass of the earth, nor any herb, nor any tree, but only
+those men who have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
+<sup>5</sup>And it was given them in charge that they should not
+kill these men outright, but that they should be tormented five
+months: and their torment is as the torment of a scorpion when he
+striketh a man. <sup>6</sup>And in those days shall men seek
+death, and shall not find it; and shall earnestly desire to die,
+and death shall fly from them. <sup>7</sup>And the figures of the
+locusts were like horses equipped for war; and upon their heads
+there were as crowns, like gold, and their faces were as the
+faces of men. <sup>8</sup>And they had hair as the hair of women,
+and their teeth were like the teeth of lions. <sup>9</sup>And
+they had breastplates, as breastplates of iron: and the sound of
+their wings was as the rumbling of chariots of many horses
+rushing to battle. <sup>10</sup>And they had tails like
+scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and they had
+power to hurt men five months. <sup>11</sup>And they had over
+them a king, the angel of the abyss <i>of hell</i>, whose name in
+Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek he is called Appollyon.
+<sup>12</sup>One woe is past; and, behold, there are coming yet
+two woes after these.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And the sixth angel sounded, and I
+heard a great voice from the four horns of the altar of gold
+which is before God, <sup>14</sup>saying to the sixth angel who
+held the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound at the
+great river Euphrates. <sup>15</sup>And the four angels were
+loosed, who were ready at the hour, and day, and month, and year,
+to kill the third part of mankind. <sup>16</sup>And the number of
+the armies of cavalry was two myriads of myriads and I heard the
+number of them. <sup>17</sup>And in this manner saw I the horses
+in the vision, and those who were mounted upon them, having
+breastplates of the colour of fire, and jacinth, and sulphur; and
+the horses’ heads were as the heads of lions; and out of their
+mouths proceeded fire and smoke and brimstone. <sup>18</sup>By
+these three were slain the third part of mankind, by the fire,
+and by the smoke, and by the sulphur, which proceeded out of
+their mouths. <sup>19</sup>For their powers are in their mouth,
+and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents, having
+heads, and with them they do hurt. <sup>20</sup>And the residue
+of mankind, who were not slain by these plagues, repented not of
+the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons,
+and idols of gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of wood, and
+of stone: which can neither see nor hear, nor walk:
+<sup>21</sup>and they repented not of their murders, nor of their
+magical arts, nor of their whoredom, nor of their thefts.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev10" id="rev10">CHAP. X.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I saw another mighty
+angel descending from heaven, clothed with a cloud; and a rainbow
+on his head, and his countenance as the sun, and his feet as
+pillars of fire: <sup>2</sup>and he held in his hand a little
+book open; and he placed his right foot on the sea, and his left
+on the land, <sup>3</sup>and cried with a loud voice, as a lion
+roareth: and when he had cried, the seven thunders uttered their
+voices. <sup>4</sup>And when the seven thunders had uttered their
+voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven
+saying to me, Seal up the things, which the seven thunders have
+spoken, and write them not down.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And the angel which I saw standing upon
+the sea and upon the land lifted up his hand towards heaven,
+<sup>6</sup>and he swore by him that liveth for ever and ever,
+who created the heaven and the things which are therein, and the
+earth and the things which are in it, and the sea, and the things
+which are therein, that time shall be no longer: <sup>7</sup>but
+that in the days of the blast of the seventh angel, when he shall
+sound, then shall the mystery of God be completed, as he spake by
+his own servants the prophets.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>And the voice which I heard out of
+heaven again spoke to me, and said, Go take the little book which
+is open in the hand of the angel that standeth upon the sea and
+upon the land. <sup>9</sup>And I went up to the angel, saying
+unto him, Give me that little book. And he saith to me, Take it,
+and eat it up; and it will make thy belly bitter, though in thy
+mouth it will be sweet as honey. <sup>10</sup>And I took the
+little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in
+my mouth as honey sweet; yet when I had eaten it, my belly was
+made bitter. <sup>11</sup>And he said to me, Thou must prophesy
+again before many people, and nations, and tongues, and
+monarchs.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev11" id="rev11">CHAP. XI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND there was given me a
+cane like a measuring staff; and the angel stood by, saying,
+Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those
+who worship therein. <sup>2</sup>But the exterior court of the
+temple leave out, and measure it not; because it is given to the
+Gentiles: and they shall trample under foot the holy city
+forty-two months. <sup>3</sup>And I will give charge to my two
+witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and
+sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. <sup>4</sup>These are the two
+olive trees, and the two lamps which stand before the face of the
+God of the earth. <sup>5</sup>And if any person attempts to hurt
+them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their
+enemies: and if any person attempts to injure them, he must thus
+be slain. <sup>6</sup>These have power to shut up the heaven,
+that no rain water the earth during the days of their prophecy:
+and they have power over the waters to turn them into blood, and
+to smite the earth with every plague, as often as they will.
+<sup>7</sup>And when they shall have finished their testimony,
+the beast which ascendeth out of hell shall make war with them,
+and shall overcome them, and put them to death. <sup>8</sup>And
+their corpses shall be exposed in the streets of the great city,
+which is called spiritually Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord
+was crucified. <sup>9</sup>And they of the people and tribes and
+tongues and nations will look upon their corpses three days and
+half, and they will not permit their corpses to be laid in
+sepulchres. <sup>10</sup>And the dwellers upon earth will rejoice
+over them, and be very glad, and will send gifts to each other;
+because these two prophets were a torment to those who dwell on
+the earth. <sup>11</sup>And after three days and half, the spirit
+of life from God entered into them, and they stood up on their
+feet; and great terror fell on those who beheld them.
+<sup>12</sup>And they heard a great voice out of heaven, saying
+unto them, Ascend up hither. And they ascended into heaven in a
+cloud: and their enemies beheld them. <sup>13</sup>And in the
+same hour there was a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the
+city fell, and there were slain in the earthquake seven thousand
+men of note: and the rest were affrighted, and gave glory to the
+God of heaven. <sup>14</sup>The second woe is past; behold the
+third woe is coming quickly.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>And the seventh angel sounded; and
+there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of the
+world are become our Lord’s, and his Messiah’s, and he shall
+reign for ever and ever. <sup>16</sup>And the four and twenty
+presbyters, who were seated before God upon their thrones, fell
+upon their faces, and worshipped God, <sup>17</sup>saying, We
+give thanks to thee, Lord the Almighty God, who is and who was,
+and who is coming, because thou hast assumed thy great power, and
+hast set up the throne of thy kingdom. <sup>18</sup>Though the
+nations were incensed, yet thy wrath came, and the time of the
+dead to be judged, and to give the reward to thy servants the
+prophets, and to the saints, and to all who fear thy name, to the
+small and to the great; and to destroy those who have destroyed
+the earth.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>And the temple of God was opened in
+the heaven, and there appeared the ark of his covenant in his
+temple: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunders, and
+earthquake, and a great hail.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev12" id="rev12">CHAP. XII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND there appeared a great
+sign in the heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon
+under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
+<sup>2</sup>and being with child, she cried out in travailing
+pain, and in anguish to be delivered.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>And there appeared another sign in the
+heaven; and lo! a great fiery dragon, having seven heads and ten
+horns, and upon his heads seven crowns. <sup>4</sup>And his tail
+drew a third part of the stars of heaven, and cast them on the
+earth: and the dragon placed himself before the woman who was
+ready to be delivered, that when she should bring forth, he might
+devour her babe. <sup>5</sup>And she brought forth a male child,
+who should rule the nations with an iron sceptre: and her infant
+was caught up to God, and his throne. <sup>6</sup>And the woman
+fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God,
+that she might there be fed during a thousand two hundred and
+sixty days.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>7</sup>Then was there war in the heaven:
+Michael and his angels warred against the dragon; and the dragon
+warred and his angels, <sup>8</sup>and they could not prevail;
+neither was there any more place found for them in the heaven.
+<sup>9</sup>And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent,
+who is called the Devil, and Satan, who deceiveth the whole
+world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast
+out with him. <sup>10</sup>And I heard a great voice saying in
+the heaven, Now is come the salvation, and the power, and the
+kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ; because the
+accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our
+God day and night. <sup>11</sup>And they have vanquished him by
+the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and
+they loved not their lives unto death. <sup>12</sup>Therefore be
+exceeding glad ye heavens, and ye who dwell in them. Wo to the
+inhabitants of the earth and the sea! for the devil is come down
+unto you, having great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short
+time.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And when the dragon saw that he was
+cast out into the earth, he persecuted the woman which had
+brought forth the male child. <sup>14</sup>And there were given
+to the woman two wings of a great eagle, that she should fly into
+the wilderness, unto her place, where she is supported there for
+a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
+<sup>15</sup>And the serpent cast out after the woman, from his
+mouth water, as a river, that he might sweep her away with the
+flood. <sup>16</sup>And the earth helped the woman, and the earth
+opened her mouth, and swallowed up the river which the dragon
+cast out of his mouth. <sup>17</sup>And the dragon was incensed
+against the woman, and went forth to make war against the remnant
+of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and hold the
+testimony of Jesus Christ.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev13" id="rev13">CHAP. XIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I stood upon the sand
+of the sea, and I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having
+seven heads and ten horns, and upon the horns ten diadems, and
+upon the heads a title of blasphemy. <sup>2</sup>And the beast
+which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the
+feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the
+dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.
+<sup>3</sup>And I saw one of his heads as if wounded unto death;
+and his deadly wound was healed: and all the earth wondered after
+the beast. <sup>4</sup>And they worshipped the dragon who had
+given authority to the beast: and they worshipped the beast,
+saying, Who is like to the beast? who is able to wage war with
+him? <sup>5</sup>And there was given to him a mouth speaking
+great things and blasphemies; and there was given to him
+authority to make war forty-two months.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>And he opened his mouth in blasphemy
+against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and those
+who dwell in heaven. <sup>7</sup>And it was given to him to make
+war with the saints, and to overcome them: and authority was
+given to him over every tribe, and tongue, and nation.
+<sup>8</sup>And all the inhabitants who dwell upon the earth
+shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of
+life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
+<sup>9</sup>He that hath an ear, let him hear. <sup>10</sup>If
+any person leads <i>others</i> into captivity, he shall be led
+into captivity; if any person kills with the sword, he must be
+slain by the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the
+saints.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And I saw another beast rising up out
+of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb, though he spake
+as the dragon. <sup>12</sup>And he exerciseth all the authority
+of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth, and those
+who inhabit therein, to worship the first beast whose deadly
+wound was healed. <sup>13</sup>And he performeth great signs, so
+that he even causeth fire to come down from heaven to the earth,
+in the sight of men, <sup>14</sup>and deceiveth the inhabitants
+of the earth by the signs, which he is enabled to perform before
+the beast, saying to the dwellers upon the earth, that they
+should make an image for the beast who had the stroke of the
+sword, and survived. <sup>15</sup>And he is enabled to impart
+life to the image of the beast that even the image of the beast
+should speak, and cause as many as will not worship the image of
+the beast to be put to death. <sup>16</sup>And he causeth all the
+small and the great, the rich and the poor, the freemen and the
+slaves, to receive a brand upon their right hand, and upon their
+foreheads: <sup>17</sup>and that no man may buy or sell, but he
+that hath the mark impressed, or the name of the beast, or the
+number of his name. <sup>18</sup>Here is wisdom. Let him that
+hath understanding calculate the number of the beast: for it is
+the number of a man; and his number is six hundred sixty-six.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev14" id="rev14">CHAP. XIV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I saw, and lo, a lamb
+stood upon the mount Zion, and with him an hundred forty-four
+thousand, having the name of his Father inscribed on their
+foreheads. <sup>2</sup>And I heard a voice from heaven, as the
+sound of many waters, and as the roar of loud thunder; and I
+heard the sound of harpers harping on their harps:
+<sup>3</sup>and they sang as it were a new song before the
+throne, and before the four living beings, and the presbyters:
+and no person could learn that song, but the hundred forty-four
+thousand, who were redeemed from the earth. <sup>4</sup>These are
+they who have not defiled themselves with women; for they are
+virgins: these are they who follow the Lamb whithersoever he
+goeth: these have been redeemed among men, as first-fruits to
+God, and to the Lamb. <sup>5</sup>And in their mouth no guile is
+found; for they are blameless before the throne of God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>And I saw another angel flying in the
+midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach the glad
+tidings to the inhabitants of the earth, to every nation, and
+tribe, and tongue, and people, <sup>7</sup>saying with a loud
+voice, Fear God, and give him glory; for the hour of his judgment
+is come; and worship him that made the heaven and the earth, and
+the sea, and the fountains of waters.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>And another angel followed, saying,
+Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because all
+nations have been made to drink of the wine of the wrath of her
+whoredom.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And a third angel followed them, saying
+with a loud voice, If any person worship the beast, and his
+image, and receive the brand upon his forehead, and upon his
+right hand, <sup>10</sup>he also shall drink of the wine of the
+fury of God, which is mixed undiluted with water in the cup of
+his wrath; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in
+the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
+<sup>11</sup>and the smoke of their torment ascendeth for ever
+and ever: and they have no respite day nor night, who worship the
+beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the brand of his
+name. <sup>12</sup>Here is the patience of the saints: here are
+they who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
+<sup>13</sup>And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, Write,
+Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforward: yea,
+saith the Spirit, that they may have rest from their labours; but
+their works follow after them.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>14</sup>And I saw, and, lo! a white cloud, and
+upon the cloud sat one like to a son of man, having on his head a
+golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. <sup>15</sup>And
+anther angel came forth out of the temple, crying with a loud
+voice to him that sat upon the cloud, Put in thy sickle, and
+reap: for the hour is come for thee to reap; because the harvest
+of the earth is fully ripe. <sup>16</sup>And he who sat on the
+cloud thrust in his sickle upon the earth, and the earth was
+reaped.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>And another angel came forth out of
+the temple which is in heaven, having also himself a sharp
+sickle. <sup>18</sup>And another angel came forth from the altar,
+having authority over fire; and he cried with a loud voice to him
+who held the sharp sickle, saying, Put in thy sharp sickle, and
+gather the bunches of the vine of the earth; for her clusters are
+ripe. <sup>19</sup>And the angel thrust in his sickle upon the
+earth, and gathered the grapes of the vine of the earth, and cast
+them into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
+<sup>20</sup>And the wine-press was trodden without the city, and
+blood issued from the wine-press, as high as the horses’ bridles,
+for the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev15" id="rev15">CHAP. XV.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I saw another sign in
+the heaven, great and wonderful, seven angels having the seven
+last plagues because by them is the wrath of God completely
+executed. <sup>2</sup>And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled
+with fire; and those who had obtained the victory over the beast,
+and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his
+name standing upon the sea of glass, holding the harps of God.
+<sup>3</sup>And they sung the sacred ode of Moses the servant of
+the Lord, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous
+are thy works, O Lord God Almighty; righteous and true are thy
+ways, O King of saints. <sup>4</sup>Who should not fear thee, O
+Lord, and glorify thy name? because thou only art holy: for all
+nations shall come and worship before thee, because thy righteous
+judgments are made evident. <sup>5</sup>And after these things I
+beheld, and, lo! the temple of the tabernacle of witness in
+heaven was opened: <sup>6</sup>and the seven angels having the
+seven plagues came forth out of the temple, clothed in linen
+white and shining, and girded about the breasts with golden
+girdles. <sup>7</sup>And one of the four living beings gave unto
+the seven angels seven golden vases full of the wrath of God, who
+liveth for ever and ever. <sup>8</sup>And the temple was filled
+with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no
+person was able to enter into the temple, until the seven plagues
+of the seven angels were completely executed.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev16" id="rev16">CHAP. XVI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I heard a loud voice
+out of the temple, saying to the seven angels, Go and pour out
+the vases of the wrath of God upon the earth. <sup>2</sup>And the
+first angel went, and poured out his vase upon the earth; and
+there came an ulcer malignant and painful upon the men that had
+the brand of the beast, and upon those who worshipped his
+image.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>And the second angel poured his vase
+upon the sea and it became blood as of a dead man: and every
+living creature died in the sea.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>And the third angel poured out his vase
+upon the rivers and upon the fountains of waters; and they became
+blood. <sup>5</sup>And I heard the angel of the waters saying,
+Righteous art thou, O Lord, who art, and who wast, even the holy
+one, because thou hast judged these things. <sup>6</sup>For they
+have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given
+them blood to drink; for they are worthy. <sup>7</sup>And I heard
+another angel from the altar saying, Yea, Lord God Almighty, true
+and just are thy judgments.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>And the fourth angel poured out his
+vase upon the sun; and there was given to it a charge to burn men
+with fire. <sup>9</sup>And the men were scorched with a fierce
+heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who had power over
+these plagues: and they repented not, to give him glory.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>And the fifth angel poured out his
+vase upon the throne of the beast; and his kingdom was full of
+darkness, and they gnawed their own tongues from anguish,
+<sup>11</sup>and they blasphemed the God of heaven, in the midst
+of their anguish, and of their ulcers, and repented not of their
+works.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>12</sup>And the sixth angel poured out his
+vase upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was
+dried up, that the way of the kings who come from the rising of
+the sun might be prepared.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>13</sup>And I saw coming out of the mouth of
+the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the
+mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs.
+<sup>14</sup>For they are the spirits of demons doing wonders,
+which go forth unto the kings of the earth, and of the whole
+habitable globe, to gather them together unto the battle of that
+great day of God Almighty. <sup>15</sup>Behold, I come as a
+thief. Blessed is he who watcheth, and keepeth his garments, that
+he walk not about naked, and men see his shame. <sup>16</sup>And
+he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew,
+Armageddon.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>And the seventh angel poured out his
+vase into the air; and a loud voice come out from the temple of
+heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. <sup>18</sup>And
+there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a
+great earthquake, such as was not from the day that men were upon
+the earth, an earthquake of such a kind, and so great.
+<sup>19</sup>And the great city was cleft into three parts, and
+the cities of the nations fell: and Babylon the great came in
+remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of
+the fury of his wrath. <sup>20</sup>And every island fled, and
+the mountains were no more found. <sup>21</sup>And a great storm
+of hail, each about a talent weight, fell from heaven upon men:
+and men blasphemed God for the plague of hail: for great was the
+plague of it, exceedingly great.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev17" id="rev17">CHAP. XVII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND one of the seven
+angels who had the seven vases, came to me, and talked with me,
+saying to me, Come hither, I will shew thee the judgment of the
+great harlot, who sitteth upon many waters: <sup>2</sup>with whom
+the kings of the earth have committed whoredom, and all the
+inhabitants of the world have intoxicated themselves with the
+wine of her whoredom. <sup>3</sup>And he bore me away in spirit
+into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet
+beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads, and ten
+horns. <sup>4</sup>And the woman was clothed in purple and
+scarlet, and all over decked with gold, precious stones, and
+pearls, holding a golden cup in her hand, full of abominations
+and of the impurity of her whoredom. <sup>5</sup>And upon her
+forehead was there a name written, M<span class="sc">ystery,
+Babylon the great, the mother of harlots, and of the abominations
+of the earth</span>. <sup>6</sup>And I saw the woman drunk with
+the blood of saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus:
+and when I saw her, I wondered with great amazement.
+<sup>7</sup>And the angel said unto me, Wherefore dost thou
+wonder? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the
+beast which carrieth her, which hath seven heads and ten horns.
+<sup>8</sup>The beast which thou seest was, and is not; and shall
+come up out of the abyss <i>of hell</i>, and shall go into
+perdition: and the dwellers upon earth will wonder, (whose names
+are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the
+world,) when they shall see the beast which was, and is not,
+though he is. <sup>9</sup>Here is the mind that hath wisdom. The
+seven heads are seven mountains, where the woman is seated even
+upon them. <sup>10</sup>And these are seven kings: five have
+fallen, and the one exists, the other is not yet come; and when
+he cometh, he must abide but a little while. <sup>11</sup>And the
+beast which was, and is not, though he is himself the eighth, yet
+is of the seven, and shall go away into perdition.
+<sup>12</sup>And the ten horns which thou sawest, are ten kings,
+who have not yet received their kingdoms; but will receive
+authority as kings for one hour with the beast. <sup>13</sup>They
+hold one sentiment, and will give their own power and authority
+to the beast. <sup>14</sup>They shall make war against the Lamb,
+and the Lamb shall overcome them: because he is Lord of lords,
+and King of kings and they that are with him, are called, and
+elect, and faithful. <sup>15</sup>And he saith to me, The waters
+which thou sawest, on which the whore sat, are people, and
+multitudes, and nations, and tongues. <sup>16</sup>And the ten
+horns which thou sawest upon the beast, they shall hate the
+whore, and make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh,
+and shall burn her up with fire. <sup>17</sup>For God hath put it
+into their hearts to do his will, to perform one purpose, even to
+give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are
+fulfilled. <sup>18</sup>And the woman which thou sawest is the
+great city, which holds dominion over the kings of the earth.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev18" id="rev18">CHAP. XVIII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND after these things I
+saw an angel descending from heaven, having great authority; and
+the earth was enlightened by his glory. <sup>2</sup>And he cried
+mightily with a great voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen,
+is fallen, and is become the habitation of demons, and the hold
+of every impure spirit, and the cage of every unclean and hateful
+bird. <sup>3</sup>Because all nations have drunk of the wine of
+the rage of her whoredom, and the kings of the earth have
+committed whoredom with her, and the merchants of the earth have
+been enriched by the excess of her profligate luxury.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>4</sup>And I heard another voice from heaven,
+saying, Come forth out of her, my people, that ye have no share
+in her sins, and that so ye may not receive of her plagues.
+<sup>5</sup>For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath
+remembered her iniquities. <sup>6</sup>Render to her as she also
+hath done to you, and repay her double according to her works; in
+the cup which she hath mingled mingle for her double.
+<sup>7</sup>As much as she hath glorified herself, and rioted in
+luxury, so much torment and sorrow give her: because she hath
+said in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see
+no sorrow. <sup>8</sup>Therefore in one hour shall all her
+plagues come, death, and mourning, and famine: and she shall be
+consumed with fire; because mighty is the Lord God, who judgeth
+her.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And the kings of the earth who have
+committed whoredom with her, and shared in her luxuries, shall
+bewail her, and lament bitterly over her, when they see the smoke
+of her burning, <sup>10</sup>standing afar off through terror of
+her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that
+strong city! how in one hour is thy judgment come upon thee!</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And the merchants of the earth wept
+and wailed over her: because no man buyeth their merchandise any
+more: <sup>12</sup>the merchandise of gold and of silver, and of
+precious stones, and of pearl, and of fine linen, and of purple,
+and of silk, and of scarlet, and every sweet scented wood, and
+every ivory vessel, and every vessel of most precious wood, and
+of gold, and of iron, and of marble, <sup>13</sup>and cinnamon,
+and perfumes, and myrrh, and libanum, and wine, and oil, and fine
+flour, and wheat, and cattle, and sheep, and of horses, and of
+chariots, and of bodies, and the souls of men. <sup>14</sup>And
+the delicate autumnal fruit of thy soul’s earnest longing is gone
+from thee, and all things that are dainty and that are splendid
+are departed from thee, and never shalt thou find them any
+more.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>15</sup>The merchants of these things who
+enriched themselves by her, shall stand afar off through terror
+of her torment, weeping and wailing, <sup>16</sup>and saying,
+Alas, alas, the great city, which was clothed in fine linen, and
+purple, and scarlet, and overlaid with gold, and precious stones,
+and pearls! how in one hour is so great wealth laid waste!</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>And every pilot, and all the crew in
+the ships, and the mariners, and as many as exercise their
+labours on the sea, stood afar off, <sup>18</sup>and cried when
+they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What is like that
+great city! <sup>19</sup>And they cast dust upon their heads, and
+cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city,
+by which all who occupied ships on the sea were enriched from her
+opulence! how in one hour is she made desolate!</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye
+the holy apostles and prophets, for God hath adjudged her to
+punishment, for the judgment inflicted on you by her.
+<sup>21</sup>And a mighty angel took up a stone as a great
+milstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, So with rapidity
+shall the great city Babylon be hurled into the deep, and never
+shall be found more. <sup>22</sup>And the sound of harpers, and
+musicians, and flute players, and trumpeters, shall never be
+heard in thee more; and no artificer of whatever trade shall be
+found in thee any more; and the sound of a milstone shall be
+heard in thee no more; <sup>23</sup>and never shall the light of
+a lamp shine in thee any more; and the voice of the bridegroom
+and of the bride shall be heard in thee no more: because thy
+merchants were the grandees of the earth; because all nations
+were deluded by thy magical incantation. <sup>24</sup>And in her
+was found the blood of prophets, and holy men, and of all who
+have been slaughtered upon the earth.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev19" id="rev19">CHAP. XIX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND after these things I
+heard a loud sound as of a vast multitude in heaven, saying,
+Hallelujah: Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power be to the
+Lord our God: <sup>2</sup>because true and righteous are his
+judgments; for he hath judged the great harlot, that corrupted
+the earth with her whoredom, and hath avenged the blood of his
+servants shed by her hand. <sup>3</sup>And the second time they
+said, Hallelujah. And her smoke ascended up for ever and ever.
+<sup>4</sup>And the four and twenty presbyters fell prostrate,
+and the four living beings, and they worshipped God who was
+seated on the throne, saying, Amen; Hallelujah.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>5</sup>And there came a voice out of the
+throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye servants of his, and all
+that fear him, both the small and the great. <sup>6</sup>And I
+heard as it were the voice of a vast multitude, and as the noise
+of many waters, and as the roar of mighty thunderings, saying,
+Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. <sup>7</sup>Let
+us rejoice and exult, and give him glory: because the marriage of
+the Lamb is come, and his bride hath made herself ready.
+<sup>8</sup>And it was granted her to be clothed in fine linen,
+clean and splendid: for the fine linen is <i>the emblem of</i>
+the righteousness of the saints. <sup>9</sup>And he said to me,
+Write, Blessed are they that are invited to the marriage supper
+of the Lamb. And he said to me, These are the true sayings of
+God.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>10</sup>And I fell down before his feet to
+worship him: and he said unto me, See thou dost not so: I am thy
+fellow-servant, and of thy brethren who hold the testimony of
+Jesus: worship God: for the spirit of prophecy is the testimony
+of Jesus.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And I saw heaven opened, and lo a
+white horse; and he that sat upon it, is called Faithful and
+True, and with righteousness doth he judge and make war.
+<sup>12</sup>And his eyes were as a flame of fire, and upon his
+head were many diadems; and he hath a name inscribed which no man
+knoweth but himself. <sup>13</sup>And he was clothed in a garment
+dipt in blood, and his name is styled <span class="sc">the word
+of God</span>. <sup>14</sup>And the hosts which are in heaven
+followed him on white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and
+clean. <sup>15</sup>And out of his mouth proceeded a sharp sword,
+that therewith he may smite the heathen and he will rule them
+with an iron sceptre: and he will tread the wine-press of the
+fury and of the wrath of God Almighty. <sup>16</sup>And he hath
+upon his vesture and upon his thigh this name written,
+<span class="sc">king of kings, and lord of lords</span>.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>17</sup>And I saw an angel standing in the
+sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls
+which fly in the midst of heaven, Come hither and flock together
+unto the supper of the great God: <sup>18</sup>that ye may eat
+the carcasses of kings, and the carcasses of military commanders,
+and the carcasses of mighty men, and the carcasses of horses, and
+of those who ride upon them, and the carcasses of all, freemen
+and slaves, both small and great.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>19</sup>And I saw the beast, and the kings of
+the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war with
+him that was sitting upon the horse, and with his army.
+<sup>20</sup>And the beast was seized upon, and with him the
+false prophet who performed the wonders before him, by which he
+deceived those who received the brand of the beast, and those who
+worshipped his image. They were both hurled alive into the lake
+of fire which burneth with brimstone. <sup>21</sup>And all the
+rest were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse,
+which issued from his mouth: and all the fowls were gorged with
+their carcasses.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev20" id="rev20">CHAP. XX.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I saw an angel
+descending from heaven, having the key of the abyss <i>of
+hell</i>, and a great chain in his hand: <sup>2</sup>and he
+seized on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and
+Satan, and bound him a thousand years, <sup>3</sup>and cast him
+into the abyss, and shut him up, and put a seal upon it, that he
+might deceive the nations no more until the thousand years are
+completed: and after that he must be loosed a short time.
+<sup>4</sup>And I saw thrones, and persons were seated upon them,
+and authority to judge was given to them: and I saw the souls of
+those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for
+the word of God, and who had not worshipped the beast, nor his
+image, and had not received the brand in their foreheads, and
+upon their right hand; and they lived and reigned with Christ a
+thousand years. <sup>5</sup>But the rest of the dead lived not
+again until the thousand years are completed. This is the first
+resurrection. <sup>6</sup>Blessed and holy is he that hath part
+in the first resurrection; over these the second death hath no
+dominion: but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and
+they shall reign with him a thousand years. <sup>7</sup>And when
+the thousand years shall be completed, Satan shall be loosed out
+of his prison; <sup>8</sup>and he shall go forth to deceive the
+nations that are in the four corners of the earth, Gog, and
+Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as the
+sand of the sea. <sup>9</sup>And they went up on the breadth of
+the earth, and encircled the camp of the saints, and the beloved
+city: and there came down fire from God out of heaven, and
+devoured them up. <sup>10</sup>And the devil who deceived them
+was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and
+the false prophet are, and they shall be tormented day and night
+for ever and ever.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>11</sup>And I saw a great white throne, and
+one sat upon it, from whose presence fled the earth and the
+heaven, and no place was found for them. <sup>12</sup>And I saw
+the dead, small and great, standing before God, and the books
+were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of
+life: and the dead were judged out of the things written in the
+books according to their works. <sup>13</sup>And the sea gave up
+the dead that were in it, and death and the grave gave up the
+dead that were in them; and every one was judged according to his
+works. <sup>14</sup>And death and the grave were cast into the
+lake of fire: this is the second death. <sup>15</sup>And if any
+one was not found inscribed on the book of life, he was cast into
+the lake of fire.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev21" id="rev21">CHAP. XXI.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND I saw a new heaven and
+a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth were passed
+away; and there was no more sea. <sup>2</sup>And I John saw the
+holy city, the new Jerusalem, descending from God out of heaven,
+prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. <sup>3</sup>And I
+heard a loud voice from heaven saying, Behold the tabernacle of
+God is with men, and he shall pitch his tent with them, and they
+shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, their
+own God. <sup>4</sup>And God shall wipe away every tear from
+their eyes, and death shall be no more; nor shall mourning, nor
+crying, nor toil be any more: because the former things are
+passed away. <sup>5</sup>And he that sat upon the throne said,
+Lo! I make all things new: and he said unto me, Write that these
+sayings are true and faithful. <sup>6</sup>And he said to me, It
+is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end;
+I will give to him that is athirst of the fountain of the water
+of life freely. <sup>7</sup>He that overcometh shall inherit all
+things, and I will be to him a God, and he shall be to me a son.
+<sup>8</sup>But to those who shrink back through fear, and to the
+infidels, and to the abominable, and to murderers, and to
+whoremongers, and to those who use magical incantations, and to
+idolaters, and to all liars, is their portion <i>appointed</i> in
+the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the
+second death.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>9</sup>And there came to me one of the seven
+angels who held the seven vases full of the seven last plagues,
+and he talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the
+bride, the Lamb’s wife. <sup>10</sup>And he bore me away in
+spirit unto a great and exceeding high mountain, and shewed me
+the great city, the holy Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven
+from God, <sup>11</sup>having the glory of God: and her
+brilliance was like the most precious gem, as a jasper stone,
+transparent as crystal; <sup>12</sup>and she had a great wall and
+lofty, having twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and
+names inscribed on them, which are those of the twelve tribes of
+the children of Israel. <sup>13</sup>From the east three gates;
+from the north three gates; from the south three gates; from the
+west three gates. <sup>14</sup>And the wall of the city had
+twelve foundations, and on them the names of the twelve apostles
+of the Lamb. <sup>15</sup>And he that talked with me held a
+golden cane to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the
+wall thereof. <sup>16</sup>And the city is a quadrangle, and the
+breadth of it is just as much as the length of it; and he
+measured the city with the cane, twelve thousand furlongs: the
+breadth, and the length, and the height of it, are exactly
+proportioned. <sup>17</sup>He measured also the wall of it a
+hundred and forty-four cubits, according to the measure of a man,
+for such is that of an angel.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>18</sup>The structure of the wall of it was
+jasper, and the city pure gold, like clear glass.
+<sup>19</sup>And the foundations of the walls of the city were
+adorned with every precious stone: the first foundation a jasper;
+the second a sapphire; the third a chalcedony; the fourth an
+emerald; <sup>20</sup>the fifth a sardonyx; the sixth a sardius;
+the seventh a chrysolite; the eighth a beryl; the ninth a topaz;
+the tenth a chrysoprasus; the eleventh a jacinth; the twelfth an
+amethyst. <sup>21</sup>And the twelve gates were twelve several
+pearls; every one of the gates was of one pearl; and the street
+of the city was pure gold, as transparent glass.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>22</sup>And I saw no temple therein; for the
+Lord God Almighty is the temple thereof, even the Lamb.
+<sup>23</sup>And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the
+moon to shine upon it: for the glory of God illuminates it, and
+the Lamb is the lamp thereof. <sup>24</sup>And the nations of
+those that are saved shall walk about in the light thereof; and
+the kings of the earth shall bring their glory and their honour
+into it; <sup>25</sup>and her gates shall be never shut by day
+(for there is no night there); <sup>26</sup>and they shall bring
+the glory and the honour of the nations into it. <sup>27</sup>And
+there shall no more enter into it any thing unclean, or that
+practises abomination and lying; but only those who are written
+in the book of life of the Lamb.</p>
+
+<h2><a name="rev22" id="rev22">CHAP. XXII.</a></h2>
+
+<p class="pnn"><span class="dc">A</span>ND he shewed me a clear
+river of water of life, bright as crystal, proceeding out of the
+throne of God and of the Lamb. <sup>2</sup>In the midst of the
+street of it, even on this side, and on that of the river, grew
+the tree of life, producing twelve crops of fruit, and ripening
+its fruit in succession every month; and the leaves of the tree
+are for the healing of the nations.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>3</sup>And no accursed thing is there any
+more; and the throne of God and of the Lamb are in it, and his
+servants will pay divine worship to him. <sup>4</sup>And they
+shall see his face; and his name shall be on their foreheads.
+<sup>5</sup>And there shall be no night there, and they have no
+need of a lamp, or the light of the sun; because the Lord God
+illumines them: and they shall reign for ever and ever.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>6</sup>And he said to me, These words are
+faithful and true. And the Lord God of the holy prophets hath
+sent his angel to shew to his servants the things which must
+shortly come to pass. <sup>7</sup>Behold, I come quickly! blessed
+is he that observeth the words of the prophecy of this book.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>8</sup>And I John saw and heard these things.
+And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the
+feet of the angel who shewed me these things. <sup>9</sup>And he
+said to me, See thou do it not; for I am a fellow-servant of
+thine, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who observe
+the words of this book: worship God. <sup>10</sup>And he said to
+me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the
+time is at hand. <sup>11</sup>He that is unjust, let him be
+unjust still; and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still; and
+he that is righteous, let him be righteous still; and he that is
+holy, let him be holy still. <sup>12</sup>And behold, I come
+quickly: and my reward is with me, to give to every man as his
+work shall be. <sup>13</sup>I am the Alpha and the Omega, the
+beginning and the end, the first and the last.
+<sup>14</sup>Blessed are they who keep his commandments, that
+they may have authority to approach unto the tree of life, and
+that they may enter in by the gates into the city.
+<sup>15</sup>But without are dogs, and sorcerers, and
+whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and every one who
+loveth and maketh a lie.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>16</sup>I Jesus have sent my angel to testify
+unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the
+offspring of David, the bright and morning star. <sup>17</sup>And
+the spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say,
+Come. And let him who is athirst come: and whosoever is desirous,
+let him take of the water of life freely. <sup>18</sup>For I
+testify to every one who heareth the words of the prophecy of
+this book, If any man add to these things, God will lay upon him
+the plagues that are written in this book: <sup>19</sup>and if
+any take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God
+will take away his part from the book of life, and from the holy
+city, and from the things which are written in this book.</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>20</sup>He that testifieth these things saith,
+Verily, I come quickly. Amen. Yea come, Lord Jesus!</p>
+
+<p class="pn"><sup>21</sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
+with you all. Amen</p>
+
+<p style="text-align:center;margin-top:7em;margin-bottom:1.5em">
+THE END.</p>
+
+<hr />
+
+<h1 style="text-align:center;font-size:117%;margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:1em">
+<a name="Footnotes" id="Footnotes">FOOTNOTES</a></h1>
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f0" id="n0" name="n0">1</a></sup>
+Isa. vii. 14</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f1" id="n1" name="n1">2</a></sup>
+Micah, v. 2</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f2" id="n2" name="n2">3</a></sup>
+Hos. ii. 1</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f3" id="n3" name="n3">4</a></sup>
+Jer. xxxi. 15</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f4" id="n4" name="n4">5</a></sup>
+Isa. xl. 3</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f5" id="n5" name="n5">6</a></sup>
+Deut. viii. 3</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f6" id="n6" name="n6">7</a></sup>
+Psal. xci. 11, 12</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f7" id="n7" name="n7">8</a></sup>
+Deut. vi. 16</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f8" id="n8" name="n8">9</a></sup>
+Deut. vi. 13</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f9" id="n9" name="n9">10</a></sup>
+Isa. ix. 1, 2</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f10" id="n10" name="n10">11</a></sup> Mal. iii. 1. Isa. xl. 3.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f11" id="n11" name="n11">12</a></sup> Isa. xxix. 13.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f12" id="n12" name="n12">13</a></sup> Exod. xx. 52.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f13" id="n13" name="n13">14</a></sup> Levit. xx. 9.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f14" id="n14" name="n14">15</a></sup> Equal to sixty shekels, above seven of our
+pounds.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f15" id="n15" name="n15">16</a></sup> Isaiah, lvi. 7.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f16" id="n16" name="n16">17</a></sup> Psalm cxviii. 22.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f17" id="n17" name="n17">18</a></sup> Deut. xxv. 5.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f18" id="n18" name="n18">19</a></sup> Exod. iii. 6.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f19" id="n19" name="n19">20</a></sup> Psalm cx. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f20" id="n20" name="n20">21</a></sup> Isa. liii. 12.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f21" id="n21" name="n21">22</a></sup> Their day commenced at sun-set.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f22" id="n22" name="n22">23</a></sup> Psalm lxix. 25.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f23" id="n23" name="n23">24</a></sup> Psalm cix. 8.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f24" id="n24" name="n24">25</a></sup> Joel, ii. 28, 32.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f25" id="n25" name="n25">26</a></sup> Psalm xvi. 8-11.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f26" id="n26" name="n26">27</a></sup> Psalm cx. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f27" id="n27" name="n27">28</a></sup> Deut. xviii. 18, 19.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f28" id="n28" name="n28">29</a></sup> Gen. xii. 3.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f29" id="n29" name="n29">30</a></sup> Psalm cxviii. 22.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f30" id="n30" name="n30">31</a></sup> Psalm ii. 1, 2.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f31" id="n31" name="n31">32</a></sup> Gen. xi. 31.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f32" id="n32" name="n32">33</a></sup> Gen. xv. 13, 14.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f33" id="n33" name="n33">34</a></sup> Exod. iii. 6.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f34" id="n34" name="n34">35</a></sup> Exod. iii. 5-10.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f35" id="n35" name="n35">36</a></sup> Deut. xviii. 15.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f36" id="n36" name="n36">37</a></sup> Amos, v. 25-27.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f37" id="n37" name="n37">38</a></sup> Isaiah, lxvi. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f38" id="n38" name="n38">39</a></sup> Isaiah, liii. 7, 8.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f39" id="n39" name="n39">40</a></sup> Sam. xiii. 14.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f40" id="n40" name="n40">41</a></sup> Psalm ii. 7.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f41" id="n41" name="n41">42</a></sup> Isa. lv. 3.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f42" id="n42" name="n42">43</a></sup> Psalm xvi. 10.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f43" id="n43" name="n43">44</a></sup> Isa. xxix, 34.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f44" id="n44" name="n44">45</a></sup> Isa. xlix. 6.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f45" id="n45" name="n45">46</a></sup> Amos, ix. 11, 12.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f46" id="n46" name="n46">47</a></sup> Exod. xxii. 28.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f47" id="n47" name="n47">48</a></sup> Isaiah, vi, 9. 10.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f48" id="n48" name="n48">49</a></sup> Habb. ii. 4.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f49" id="n49" name="n49">50</a></sup> Isaiah, lii. 5.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f50" id="n50" name="n50">51</a></sup> Psalm, li. 4.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f51" id="n51" name="n51">52</a></sup> Psa. xiv. 1-3. Psa. v. 9.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f52" id="n52" name="n52">53</a></sup> Gen. xv. 6.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f53" id="n53" name="n53">54</a></sup> Psa. xxxii. 1, 2.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f54" id="n54" name="n54">55</a></sup> Gen. xvii. 5.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f55" id="n55" name="n55">56</a></sup> Gen. xv. 5.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f56" id="n56" name="n56">57</a></sup> Psalm, xliv. 22.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f57" id="n57" name="n57">58</a></sup> Gen. xxv. 23.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f58" id="n58" name="n58">59</a></sup> Mal. i. 2, 3.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f59" id="n59" name="n59">60</a></sup> Exod. xxxiii. 19.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f60" id="n60" name="n60">61</a></sup> Exod. ix. 16.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f61" id="n61" name="n61">62</a></sup> Hos. i. 10.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f62" id="n62" name="n62">63</a></sup> Isa. x. 22, 23.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f63" id="n63" name="n63">64</a></sup> Isa. i. 9.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f64" id="n64" name="n64">65</a></sup> Isa. viii. 14.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f65" id="n65" name="n65">66</a></sup> Lev. xviii. 5.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f66" id="n66" name="n66">67</a></sup> Deut. xxx. 12-14.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f67" id="n67" name="n67">68</a></sup> Isa. xxviii. 16.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f68" id="n68" name="n68">69</a></sup> Joel, ii. 32.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f69" id="n69" name="n69">70</a></sup> Isa. lii. 7, 8.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f70" id="n70" name="n70">71</a></sup> Isa. liii. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f71" id="n71" name="n71">72</a></sup> Psa. xix. 4.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f72" id="n72" name="n72">73</a></sup> Deut. xxxii. 21.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f73" id="n73" name="n73">74</a></sup> Isa. lxv. 1, 2.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f74" id="n74" name="n74">75</a></sup> 1 Kings, xix. 14.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f75" id="n75" name="n75">76</a></sup> Isa. xxix. 10.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f76" id="n76" name="n76">77</a></sup> Psa. lxix. 22.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f77" id="n77" name="n77">78</a></sup> Isa. lix. 20.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f78" id="n78" name="n78">79</a></sup> Deut. xxxii. 35.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f79" id="n79" name="n79">80</a></sup> Isaiah, xlv. 23.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f80" id="n80" name="n80">81</a></sup> Psa. lxix. 9</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f81" id="n81" name="n81">82</a></sup> Psa. xviii. 49.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f82" id="n82" name="n82">83</a></sup> Deut. xxxii, 43.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f83" id="n83" name="n83">84</a></sup> Psa. cxvii. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f84" id="n84" name="n84">85</a></sup> Isaiah, xi. 10.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f85" id="n85" name="n85">86</a></sup> Isaiah, lii. 15.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f86" id="n86" name="n86">87</a></sup> Isa. xxix. 14.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f87" id="n87" name="n87">88</a></sup> Jerem. ix. 24.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f88" id="n88" name="n88">89</a></sup> Isa. lxiv. 4.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f89" id="n89" name="n89">90</a></sup> Job. v. 13.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f90" id="n90" name="n90">91</a></sup> Ps. xciv. 11.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f91" id="n91" name="n91">92</a></sup> Gen. ii. 24.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f92" id="n92" name="n92">93</a></sup> Deut. xxv. 4.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f93" id="n93" name="n93">94</a></sup> Exod. xxxii. 6-19.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f94" id="n94" name="n94">95</a></sup> Num. xxv. 1-9.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f95" id="n95" name="n95">96</a></sup> Num. xxi. 16.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f96" id="n96" name="n96">97</a></sup> Num. xiv 37.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f97" id="n97" name="n97">98</a></sup> Psalm xxiv. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f98" id="n98" name="n98">99</a></sup> Isa. xxviii. 11.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f99" id="n99" name="n99">100</a></sup> Gen. iii. 16.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f100" id="n100" name="n100">101</a></sup> Psalm cxvi. 10.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f101" id="n101" name="n101">102</a></sup> Isaiah, xlix. 8.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f102" id="n102" name="n102">103</a></sup> Lev. xxvi. 12.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f103" id="n103" name="n103">104</a></sup> Isai. lii. 11.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f104" id="n104" name="n104">105</a></sup> Jerem. xxxi. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f105" id="n105" name="n105">106</a></sup> Exod. xvi. 18.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f106" id="n106" name="n106">107</a></sup> Psalm cxii. 9.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f107" id="n107" name="n107">108</a></sup> Gen. xii. 3.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f108" id="n108" name="n108">109</a></sup> Deu. xxvii. 26.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f109" id="n109" name="n109">110</a></sup> Habb. ii.4.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f110" id="n110" name="n110">111</a></sup> Lev. xviii. 5.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f111" id="n111" name="n111">112</a></sup> Deut. xxi. 23.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f112" id="n112" name="n112">113</a></sup> Gen. xvi. 15.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f113" id="n113" name="n113">114</a></sup> Isa. liv. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f114" id="n114" name="n114">115</a></sup> Gen. xxi. 10.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f115" id="n115" name="n115">116</a></sup> Psa. lxviii. 18.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f116" id="n116" name="n116">117</a></sup> Isaiah, lx. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f117" id="n117" name="n117">118</a></sup> Exod. xx. 12.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f118" id="n118" name="n118">119</a></sup> Deut. xxvi. 14.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f119" id="n119" name="n119">120</a></sup> Psa. ii. 7.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f120" id="n120" name="n120">121</a></sup> 2 Sam. vii. 14.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f121" id="n121" name="n121">122</a></sup> Psa. xcvii. 7.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f122" id="n122" name="n122">123</a></sup> Psa. civ. 4.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f123" id="n123" name="n123">124</a></sup> Psa. xlv. 6, 7.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f124" id="n124" name="n124">125</a></sup> Psa. cii. 26.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f125" id="n125" name="n125">126</a></sup> Psalm cx. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f126" id="n126" name="n126">127</a></sup> Psalm viii. 4.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f127" id="n127" name="n127">128</a></sup> Psalm xxii. 22.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f128" id="n128" name="n128">129</a></sup> Psalm xviii. 2.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f129" id="n129" name="n129">130</a></sup> Isai. viii. 18.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f130" id="n130" name="n130">131</a></sup> Psalm xcv. 7.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f131" id="n131" name="n131">132</a></sup> Gen. ii. 2.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f132" id="n132" name="n132">133</a></sup> Psalm cx. 4.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f133" id="n133" name="n133">134</a></sup> Gen. xxii. 16.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f134" id="n134" name="n134">135</a></sup> Exod. xxv. 40.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f135" id="n135" name="n135">136</a></sup> Jerem. xxxi. 31-34.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f136" id="n136" name="n136">137</a></sup> Psalm xl. 7.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f137" id="n137" name="n137">138</a></sup> Deut. xxxii. 35, 36</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f138" id="n138" name="n138">139</a></sup> Habb. ii. 3.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f139" id="n139" name="n139">140</a></sup> Gen. xxi. 12.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f140" id="n140" name="n140">141</a></sup> Prov. iii. 11, 12.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f141" id="n141" name="n141">142</a></sup> Exod. xix. 12, 13.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f142" id="n142" name="n142">143</a></sup> Haggai, ii. 6.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f143" id="n143" name="n143">144</a></sup> Joshua, i. 5.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f144" id="n144" name="n144">145</a></sup> Gen. xv. 6.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f145" id="n145" name="n145">146</a></sup> Isa. xli. 8.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f146" id="n146" name="n146">147</a></sup> Prov. iii. 34.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f147" id="n147" name="n147">148</a></sup> Levit. xi. 44.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f148" id="n148" name="n148">149</a></sup> Isaiah, xl. 6.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f149" id="n149" name="n149">150</a></sup> Isa. xxviii. 16.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f150" id="n150" name="n150">151</a></sup> Psa. cxviii. 22.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f151" id="n151" name="n151">152</a></sup> Isa. liii. 4. 6.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f152" id="n152" name="n152">153</a></sup> Psalm xxxiv. 12, 13.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f153" id="n153" name="n153">154</a></sup> About ten ounces.</p>
+
+<p class="p0"><sup><a href="#f154" id="n154" name="n154">155</a></sup> About ten ounces.</p>
+
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+*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK TRANSLATION OF NEW TESTAMENT ***
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+
+
+
+Produced by Keith G Richardson
+
+
+
+
+A TRANSLATION
+
+OF THE
+
+NEW TESTAMENT
+
+FROM THE
+
+ORIGINAL GREEK.
+
+HUMBLY ATTEMPTED
+
+WITH A VIEW TO ASSIST
+
+THE UNLEARNED
+
+WITH CLEARER AND MORE EXPLICIT VIEWS OF THE
+
+_MIND OF THE SPIRIT_
+
+IN THE
+
+SCRIPTURES OF TRUTH.
+
+BY T. HAWEIS, L.L. B.
+
+RECTOR OF ALL-SAINTS, ALDWINCKLE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE; AND CHAPLAIN TO THE
+LATE COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON.
+
+London:
+
+PRINTED FOR T. CHAPMAN,
+
+NO. 151, FLEET-STREET.
+
+1795.
+
+
+
+PREFACE.
+
+APPEARING before the Public as a translator of the Oracles of God, it
+would ill become me to deprecate the severity of criticism, when I most
+cordially desire the intelligent and learned of my brethren to point
+out my mistakes for correction, and, in love and in the spirit of
+meekness, to smite me friendly. Should, however, the shafts of
+malignity, and the weapons not of our warfare, be employed against this
+humble, yet well-meant, attempt to make the Scriptures better
+understood, I shall endeavour to pluck the honey-comb from the lion's
+carcase, and be thankful for real information, in whatever mode it may
+be communicated.
+
+Respecting highly, as I do, the translation of our Reformers, whose
+language has dignity, and whose soundness in the faith I hope, living
+and dying, to maintain, it must be acknowledged--that there are in our
+present version, obscurities which may be avoided--words become in the
+lapse of ages obsolete--expressions feeble and inexact--for which
+others more accurate and energetic may be substituted--and in some
+passages the sense embarrassed, and probably mistaken. To make
+therefore the Scriptures as intelligible as I can to men of common
+capacity, who are destitute of the knowledge of the Original, and
+sometimes perhaps to suggest a sense not unworthy the adoption of the
+judicious scholar, I have endeavoured to render every passage with the
+most literal exactness--to use the most forcible and clear expressions
+corresponding with the Original--not to omit a particle--preserving the
+participles--and following, as much as the genius of our tongue will
+permit, the exact order of the Greek words, persuaded that, thus
+placed, the sense often receives clearness and energy.
+
+To transfuse the spirit of the Original into a Translation must be
+admitted to be very difficult in any language, peculiarly so where the
+matters treated of are so weighty, and the words so significant, and
+where holy men of God are speaking as they were moved by the Holy
+Ghost, without whose continual light and teaching I humbly conceive no
+man ever did or can understand and receive the things which are of the
+Spirit of God, so as to know them as he ought to know.
+
+As the words of the Spirit contain one precise meaning, and to
+communicate his mind is the intention of Revelation, it must be our
+endeavour not to leave them equivocal, but to fix a clear and
+determinate idea to each, in exact conformity to the Original, that the
+true sense may be understood, which can be but one.
+
+That I have endeavoured to obtain this knowledge it is no presumption
+to affirm. During forty years and upwards this blessed book of God hath
+been continually in my hands--never a day hath passed in which it hath
+not been matter of my meditation; I may venture to say I have read it
+over more than an hundred times, and many of the passages much oftener.
+I have consulted the works of the most godly and ingenious of the dead,
+and often conversed with some of the ablest and most experienced
+ministers of Christ among the living. I have at two different times of
+my life translated and transcribed the whole of the New Testament, and
+considered every word, and phrase, and passage, with attention: indeed
+the leading object and employment of my whole life hath been to
+discover and communicate to mankind the truth as it is in Jesus; and
+every day have I bowed my knees to the Divine Interpreter, who giveth
+wisdom and understanding to the simple, that he would lighten my
+darkness, and shine into my heart, to give the light of the knowledge
+of the glory of God, as it is manifested in the face of Jesus Christ.
+
+I recommend to my readers to tread in the same path, looking up to the
+Fountain of wisdom and knowledge. I am not ashamed to own my
+conviction, that an unlearned person thus seriously attentive to the
+Scriptures, and crying to God for the spirit of wisdom and revelation
+in the knowledge of Him, will be led into all saving truth; and gain
+greater and clearer discoveries of the mind of the Spirit in the
+Scriptures than any mere natural man, however ingenious and learned. A
+word, a phrase, an allusion, may indeed exercise critical acumen, and
+afford a display for erudition; but the scope and tendency of the
+Sacred Oracles, the doctrines therein revealed, the principles
+inculcated, and the practice enjoined, never were, and never will be
+truly known, but by those who are taught of God.
+
+As the division of the Scripture into verses interrupts the subject,
+and often embarrasses the sense, I have preferred paragraphs, placing
+the verses of the old Version in the margin, for the sake of reference
+and comparison; and though I have admitted the same division of
+chapters, in a few instances they might be more judiciously arranged:
+Matt. ii. 1. belongs to the former chapter, as also Acts, viii. 1.
+Coloss. iv. 1.
+
+I have only now to commend this labour of love to the divine
+benediction. The Translation itself, and the necessary attentive
+consideration of every passage, hath not, I trust, been without
+instruction to myself, and some sweet savour of the truth: so far I
+have already my reward. It will be highly enhanced if God my Saviour
+deigns to make this service acceptable and profitable to his people,
+and the means of communicating clearer and more explicit views of his
+revealed will to the poor and unlearned of the flock. To them I have
+long dedicated my life and my labours, believing that of such is the
+kingdom of heaven.
+
+Every attempt to make the Scriptures more read, and better understood,
+must be acknowledged laudable. Should the present effort fail to answer
+this end, it may yet provoke men of more wisdom and spiritual gifts, to
+produce a translation more exact, and suited to general edification.
+Then I shall be content to be forgotten.
+
+
+
+THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THE book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of
+Abraham.
+
+(2)Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judas
+and his brethren, (3)and Judas begat Phares, and Zara of Thamar, and
+Phares begat Esrom, and Esrom begat Aram; (4)and Aram begat Amminadab,
+and Amminadab begat Naasson, and Naasson begat Salmon, (5)and Salmon
+begat Boaz of Rachab, and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth, and Obed begat
+Jesse, (6)and Jesse begat David the king, and David the king begat
+Solomon of her _that had been the wife_ of Urias, (7)and Solomon begat
+Roboam, and Roboam begat Abia, and Abia begat Asa, (8)and Asa begat
+Josaphat, and Josaphat begat Joram, and Joram begat Ozias, (9)and Ozias
+begat Joatham, and Joatham begat Ahaz, and Ahaz begat Hezekias, (10)and
+Hezekias begat Manasses, and Manasses begat Amon, and Amon begat
+Josias, (11)and Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time
+they were carried away to Babylon, (12)and after they were brought to
+Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel, and Salathiel begat Zorobabel,
+(13)and Zorobabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim
+begat Azor, (14)and Azor begat Sadoc, and Sadoc begat Achim, and Achim
+begat Eliud, (15)and Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan,
+and Matthan begat Jacob, (16)and Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of
+Mary, of whom is born Jesus, who is called Christ. (17)So all the
+generations from Abraham to David _are_ fourteen generations, and from
+David to the carrying away into Babylon fourteen generations, and from
+the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ fourteen generations.
+
+(18)Now the generation of Jesus Christ was attended with these
+circumstances: His mother Mary being betrothed to Joseph, before they
+cohabited together, she was found with child from the Holy Spirit.
+(19)Then Joseph her husband being a just man, and not willing to expose
+her publicly, designed to put her away privately. (20)And as he was
+revolving the matter in his mind, behold, an angel of the Lord in a
+dream appeared unto him, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take
+Mary for thy wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy
+Spirit. (21)And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his
+name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins. (22)Now the
+whole of this was done, that what was spoken of the Lord, by the
+prophet, might be fulfilled, saying[1], (23)"A virgin shall be with
+child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name
+Immanuel," which is being interpreted, God with us.
+
+(24)Then Joseph when arisen from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord
+commanded him, and took his wife; (25)and he knew her not, until she
+had brought forth her son, the first begotten, and he called his name
+Jesus.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+NOW when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the
+king, lo! Magians from the East came to Jerusalem, (2)saying, Where is
+he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the
+East, and are come to pay him homage.
+
+(3)Now when Herod the king heard this, he was much agitated, and all
+Jerusalem with him. (4)And assembling all the chief priests and scribes
+of the people, he enquired of them, where the Messiah should be born.
+
+(5)Then they answered him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written
+by the prophet[2], (6)"And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, art in no
+respect the least amongst the princes of Judah, for from thee shall go
+forth the Ruler, who shall conduct my people Israel."
+
+(7)Thereupon Herod secretly calling to him the Magians, enquired very
+particularly of them the time of the star's appearing, (8)and sending
+them to Bethlehem said, Go, and procure the most exact information
+respecting this child; and when you have found him, bring me
+intelligence, that I may come, and pay him homage also.
+
+(9)So having heard the king, they went on; and lo, the star, which they
+had seen in the East, had gone before them, till it came and stood over
+the place where the infant was. (10)And when they saw the star, they
+were exceedingly transported with joy. (11)And coming into the house,
+they found the infant with Mary his mother, and falling prostrate, they
+paid their homage to him. And opening their treasures, they made their
+offerings to him, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. (12)And having
+received warning in a dream not to go back to Herod, they departed into
+their own country by another road.
+
+(13)Now when they were gone, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto
+Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the infant and his mother by
+night, and flee into Egypt, and stay there, till I speak to thee, for
+Herod will search for the infant to destroy it. (14)So rising up, he
+took the babe and his mother by night, and retired into Egypt, (15)and
+was there till the death of Herod; that what was spoken of the Lord by
+the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying[3], "Out of Egypt have I called
+my son."
+
+(16)Then Herod, perceiving that he was treated delusively by the
+Magians, was greatly exasperated, and he sent and slew all the male
+infants, that were in Bethlehem, and in all its territories, from their
+entering their second year and all under it, according to the time,
+which he had accurately enquired from the Magians. (17)Then was
+fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying[4], (18)"A
+cry was heard at Ramah, lamentation, and wailing, and bitter moaning,
+Rachel weeping for her children, and will not be comforted, because
+they are no more."
+
+(19)Now when Herod was dead, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in
+a dream to Joseph in Egypt, (20)saying, Arise, and take the little boy
+and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they who sought the
+life of the infant are dead. (21)So he arose, and took the child and
+his mother, and came unto the land of Israel. (22)But hearing that
+Archelaus reigned in Judea in the stead of Herod his father, he was
+afraid to go thither. And being divinely warned in a dream, he retired
+into the country of Galilee, (23)and came and dwelt in a city called
+Nazareth: that what was said by the prophets might be fulfilled, that
+he shall be called a Nazarean.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+THEN in those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the desert
+country of Judea, (2)and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is
+nigh. (3)For this is the person spoken of by Isaiah the prophet,
+saying[5], "The voice of one crying aloud in the wilderness, Prepare
+the way of the Lord, make his paths strait." (4)Now this John had his
+garment made of camel's hair, and a girdle of leather about his loins,
+and his food was locusts and wild honey.
+
+(5)Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the regions
+about Jordan, (6)and were baptized by him in Jordan, on making
+confession of their sins. (7)But when he saw many of the Pharisees and
+of the Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, O ye broods of
+vipers! who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? (8)Produce
+then worthy fruits of repentance: (9)and think not to say in
+yourselves, We have Abraham for our father: for I say unto you, that
+God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
+(10)And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: every tree
+therefore which produceth not good fruit, is hewing down, and casting
+into the fire. (11)I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but
+he that is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not
+worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with
+fire: (12)whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly
+cleanse his threshing floor, and will collect the wheat into his
+granary; but the chaff will he burn up with fire unquenchable.
+
+(13)Then came Jesus from Galilee unto Jordan to John, that he might be
+baptized by him. (14)But John earnestly withheld him, saying, I have
+need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? (15)But Jesus
+answering said unto him, Permit it to be so now, for thus it becometh
+us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he permitted him. (16)And Jesus,
+after his baptism, came straight from the water: and lo! the heavens
+were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as it were
+a dove, and coming upon him: (17)and lo! a voice from the heavens,
+saying, This is my Son, the beloved, in whom is my delight.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+THEN was Jesus led away by the spirit into the wilderness, to be
+tempted by the devil. (2)And when he had fasted forty days and forty
+nights, afterwards he became hungry. (3)And the tempter coming to him
+said, If thou art the Son of God, command that these stones be made
+loaves. (4)But he answering said, It is written[6], "Man shall not live
+by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of
+God."
+
+(5)Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and placed him on a
+wing of the temple, (6)and saith to him, If thou be the Son of God,
+cast thyself down: for it is written[7], "that he shall give his angels
+a charge concerning thee: and in their hands shall they hold thee up,
+lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone." (7)Jesus said
+unto him, It is written again[8], "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy
+God."
+
+(8)Again the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and
+sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory; (9)and
+saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall
+prostrate and worship me. (10)Then saith Jesus unto him, Avaunt Satan!
+for it is written[9], "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and to him
+only thou pay divine adoration." (11)Then the devil leaveth him, and
+lo! angels came and ministered unto him.
+
+(12)But when Jesus heard that John was cast into prison, he retired
+into Galilee; (13)and leaving Nazareth, he came and resided at
+Capernaum, a maritime city, on the confines of Zebulun and Nephthali:
+(14)that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled,
+saying[10], (15)"The land of Zabulun, and the land of Naphthali, the
+road to the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; (16)the people
+who sat in darkness saw a great light; and on those who sat in the
+region and shadow of death, even on them hath the light arisen."
+
+(17)From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the
+kingdom of heaven is approaching.
+
+(18)And as Jesus was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two
+brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a
+net into the sea, for they were fishermen. (19)And he saith to them,
+Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (20)Then immediately
+quitting their nets they followed him.
+
+(21)And going on from thence, he saw two other brothers, James son of
+Zebedee, and John his brother, in a boat with Zebedee their father,
+mending their nets; and he called them. (22)Then they instantly
+quitting the ship and their father, followed him.
+
+(23)And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and
+preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and
+every malady among the people. (24)And there went out a report of him
+into all Syria: and they brought unto him all who had illness, the
+afflicted with various diseases and painful complaints, and the
+demoniacs, and lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them. (25)And
+great multitudes followed him from Galilee, and Decapolis, and
+Jerusalem, and Judea, and from beyond Jordan.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+THEN seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and seating
+himself, his disciples came to him: (2)and opening his mouth, he taught
+them, saying,
+
+(3)Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their's is the kingdom of
+heaven. (4)Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
+(5)Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (6)Blessed
+are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be
+fed to the full. (7)Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain
+mercy. (8)Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
+(9)Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children
+of God. (10)Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake:
+for their's is the kingdom in heaven. (11)Blessed are ye, when they
+shall revile and persecute you, and lying, speak every thing evil
+against you for my sake. (12)Rejoice and exult; for plenteous is your
+reward in the heavens: for just so they persecuted the prophets who
+went before you.
+
+(13)Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt become insipid, with
+what can it be salted? it is of no farther use for any purpose, but to
+be cast out, and trodden under foot of men.
+
+(14)Ye are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid that is
+situated on an eminence. (15)Neither do men burn a lamp, and set it
+under a bushel, but on its stand; and it sheds light on all that are in
+the house. (16)Just so let your light shine before men, that they may
+see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.
+
+(17)Think not that I am come to destroy the law and the prophets: I
+came not to destroy, but to fulfil. (18)For I tell you assuredly, that
+till heaven and earth pass away, not one iota, or the smallest stroke
+of a letter, shall pass from the law, until all things shall be
+accomplished. (19)Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of
+these commandments, and teach men so, he shall be accounted the least
+in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall practise, and teach them,
+he shall be reckoned great in the kingdom of heaven. (20)For I say unto
+you, That except your righteousness abounds more than that of the
+scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of
+heaven.
+
+(21)Ye have heard that it was said to the men of antient times, "Thou
+shalt do no murder;" and whosoever shall commit murder, shall be liable
+to the judgment: (22)but I say unto you, That every man who is angry
+with his brother without cause, shall be liable to the judgment: and
+whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be liable to the
+sanhedrim: but whosever shall say, Thou fool, shall be liable to be
+cast into hell fire. (23)If therefore thou bring thy gift to the altar,
+and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
+(24)leave there thy gift before the altar, and go: first be reconciled
+to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. (25)Be disposed to
+agree with thy prosecutor speedily, whilst thou art in the way with him
+_to the bar_; lest the prosecutor deliver thee up to the judge, and the
+judge commit thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
+(26)Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt in no wise come out from thence,
+till thou hast paid the last farthing.
+
+(27)Ye have heard that it was said to those of old, "Thou shalt not
+commit adultery:" (28)but I say unto you, That every one who looketh
+upon a woman to lust after her, hath already committed adultery with
+her in his heart. (29)If then thine eye, the right, leads thee to
+offend, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is highly for thy
+advantage, that one of thy members be destroyed, and not that thy whole
+body should be cast into hell. (30)And if thy right hand leads thee to
+offend, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is highly thy
+interest that one of thy members should be destroyed, and not that thy
+whole body should be cast into hell.
+
+(31)It hath been said indeed, That whosoever will put away his wife,
+let him give her a bill of divorce: (32)But I say unto you, Whosoever
+shall put away his wife, except on account of whoredom, causeth her to
+commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is put away,
+committeth adultery.
+
+(33)Again ye have heard that it was said to those of old, "Thou shalt
+not perjure thyself, but shalt perform to the Lord thine oaths:"
+(34)But I say to thee, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven; for it
+is the throne of God: (35)nor by the earth; for it is the footstool of
+his feet: nor by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King:
+(36)neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one
+hair white or black. (37)But let your discourse be, Yea, yea; No, no:
+for all addition to these is from the wicked one.
+
+(38)Ye have heard that it was said, "Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth:"
+(39)but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever
+shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
+(40)And if a man will prosecute thee, and take thy coat, let him have
+thy cloak also. (41)And whosoever shall press thee for one mile, go
+with him two. (42)Give to him that asketh thee; and from him who wants
+to borrow of thee, turn not away.
+
+(43)Ye have heard that it hath been said, "Thou shalt love thy
+neighbour, and hate thine enemy." (44)But I say unto you, Love your
+enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and
+pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you; (45)that ye
+may be the children of your Father who is in heaven: for he causeth his
+sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and tendeth rain on the just
+and on the unjust. (46)For if ye love those who love you, what reward
+have you? do not even the publicans the same thing? (47)And if ye
+embrace your brethren only, what do ye extraordinary? do not even the
+publicans so? (48)Be ye therefore perfect, as your Father who is in
+heaven is perfect.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+TAKE heed that ye do not your alms before men, in order to catch their
+eye: for otherwise ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
+(2)Therefore when thou givest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as
+the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may
+have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They receive their reward.
+(3)But when thou givest alms, let not thy right hand know what thy left
+is doing: (4)that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth
+in secret, will himself reward thee openly.
+
+(5)And when thou prayest, be not as the hypocrites: for they love
+standing in the synagogues and at the corners of the streets, to pray,
+that they may make a shew to men. Verily I say unto you, That they have
+their reward. (6)But when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and shut
+thy door, to pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father who
+seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. (7)And when thou art at
+prayer, use not vain repetitions, like the heathen: for they imagine
+that they shall be heard for their much speaking. (8)Be not ye
+therefore like them: for your Father knoweth of what things ye have
+need, before you ask him. (9)Thus then pray ye: Our Father, which art
+in heaven, hallowed be thy name. (10)Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done
+in earth, as it is in heaven. (11)Give us this day our daily bread.
+(12)And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (13)And lead
+us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil: for thine is the
+kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen! (14)For
+if ye forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father will also
+forgive you: (15)but if ye forgive not to men their offences, neither
+will your Father forgive your offences.
+
+(16)And when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, affecting a gloomy
+look: for they disfigure their visages, that they may make a shew of
+fasting to men. Verily I say unto you, That they have their reward.
+(17)But when thou keepest a fast, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
+(18)that thou mayest not make a shew of fasting to men, but to thy
+Father who is in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall
+reward thee openly.
+
+(19)Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where the rust and
+canker spoil, and where thieves dig through and steal: (20)but lay up
+for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither rust nor canker
+spoil, and where thieves do not dig through and steal; (21)for where
+your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
+
+(22)The lamp of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be
+transparent, thy whole body shall be enlightened. (23)But if thine eye
+be vitiated, thy whole body will be darkened. If therefore the light
+which is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
+
+(24)No man can serve two masters: for he will either hate the one, and
+love the other; or he will adhere to the one, and disregard the other.
+Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (25)For this cause I tell you, Be not
+anxious about your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor
+for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life of more value than
+meat, and the body than raiment? (26)Look on the birds of the air: for
+they neither sow, nor reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly
+Father feedeth them. Are you not of more value than they? (27)But which
+of you, by his cares, can add one cubit to his stature? (28)And why are
+ye anxious about clothing? Contemplate the lilies of the field, how
+they grow; they toil not, nor spin: (29)yet I tell you, Not even
+Solomon in all his glory was arrayed as one of these. (30)If God then
+so clothe a vegetable of the field, which to-day is, _in beauty_, and
+tomorrow is cast into the furnace, shall he not much more clothe you, O
+ye of little faith? (31)Wherefore be under no anxiety, saying, What
+shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be
+clothed? (32)(for after all these things the heathen seek:) and your
+heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of them all. (33)But seek ye,
+in the first place, the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all
+these things shall be given you over. (34)Be not therefore anxious
+about to-morrow: for tomorrow will provide for its own wants.
+Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+JUDGE not, that ye be not judged. (2)For with the same judgment ye
+judge others, shall ye be judged: and with the measure ye mete, shall
+it be measured to you again. (3)And why spiest thou out the mote which
+is in thy brother's eye, yet payest no attention to the beam which is
+in thine own eye? (4)Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Suffer me to
+take the mote off from thine eye: and behold there is a beam in thine
+own eye? (5)Thou hypocrite, take first the beam out of thine own eye
+and then shalt thou see clearly to take off the mote from thy brother's
+eye.
+
+(6)Give not that which is holy to dogs, nor cast pearls before swine;
+lest they tread them under foot, and turning round tear you.
+
+(7)Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and
+it shall be opened unto you: (8)for every one that asketh receiveth;
+and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be
+opened. (9)What man is there of you, of whom if his son ask a loaf,
+will he give him a stone? (10)or if he ask a fish, will he give him a
+serpent? (11)If ye then, evil as ye are, know how to bestow good gifts
+on your children; how much more will your Father who is in heaven,
+bestow good things on those who ask him? (12)All things therefore
+whatsoever ye would be willing that men should do to you, just so do ye
+to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
+
+(13)Enter in through the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and
+spacious the road, which leadeth to perdition, and they are many who
+enter that way: (14)because strait is the gate, and narrow the road,
+which leadeth to life, and they are but a few who find it.
+
+(15)Take heed then of false prophets, who come to you in the garb of
+sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. (16)By their fruits ye
+shall know them. Do men gather a bunch of grapes from thorns, or figs
+from thistles? (17)So every good tree beareth good fruits; but every
+bad tree in kind, produceth bad fruits. (18)A good tree cannot produce
+bad fruits, neither can a tree bad in kind produce good fruits.
+(19)Every tree that beareth not good fruit, is cut down, and cast into
+the fire. (20)Well then! by their fruits ye shall know them. (21)Not
+every one who saith to me, Lord, Lord! shall enter into the kingdom of
+heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
+(22)Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not
+prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have we not cast out devils?
+and in thy name done many miracles? (23)And then will I profess unto
+them, that I never knew you: depart from me, ye workers of iniquity.
+
+(24)Every man therefore who is hearing from me these words, and puts
+them in practice, I will compare him to the intelligent man, who
+erected his house upon a rock: (25)and the rain descended, and the
+rivers rushed, and the winds blew, and they beat against that house,
+and it fell not; for it was founded on a rock. (26)And every man who is
+hearing these sayings of mine, and doth not practise them, he will
+resemble the foolish man, who built his house upon the sand: (27)and
+the rain descended, and the rivers rushed, and the winds blew, and set
+against that house, and it fell; and the fall of it was great.
+
+(28)And it was so, that when Jesus had concluded all these sayings, the
+multitudes were exceedingly struck with his teaching: (29)for he taught
+them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+NOW when he descended from the mount, great multitudes followed him.
+(2)And lo! a leper came and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt,
+thou canst make me clean. (3)And stretching out his hand, Jesus touched
+him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And instantly the leprosy was
+cleansed. (4)And Jesus said to him, See thou tell no man; but go, shew
+thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a
+testimony unto them.
+
+(5)Then as Jesus was entering into Capernaum, there met him a
+centurion, intreating him, (6)and saying, My servant is lying in the
+house paralytic, terribly tormented with pain. (7)And Jesus said unto
+him, I will come and heal him. (8)And the centurion said, I am not a
+fit person, that thou shouldest come under my roof: but only speak a
+word, and my servant be cured. (9)For I also am a man under authority,
+having under my command soldiers and I say to this soldier, Go, and he
+goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this,
+and he doeth it. (10)And Jesus hearing him, marvelled, and said to
+those who were following, Verily I say unto you, not even in Israel
+have I found so great faith. (11)And I say unto you, That many shall
+come from the east and from the west, and shall sit down with Abraham,
+and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. (12)But the children of
+the kingdom shall be cast into the outer darkness: there shall be
+wailing and gnashing of teeth. (13)And Jesus said to the centurion, Go;
+and as thou hast believed, be it to thee. And his servant was cured at
+that very hour.
+
+(14)And when Jesus was come into the house of Peter, he saw his
+mother-in-law laid on a bed, and in a fever. (15)And he touched her
+hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and waited upon them.
+
+(16)And when evening was come, they brought him many possessed by
+devils: and he cast out the spirits by a word, and all who had
+illnesses he cured: (17)that it might be fulfilled what was spoken by
+the prophet, "Himself he took our infirmities, and bore our diseases."
+
+(18)Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave orders to
+pass to the other side. (19)And a certain scribe came, and said unto
+him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (20)And Jesus
+said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have
+nests; but the Son of man hath not where he can lay his head. (21)And
+another of his disciples said unto him, Permit me first to go and bury
+my father. (22)And Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead
+bury their own dead.
+
+(23)And going on board a vessel, his disciples followed him. (24)And,
+behold, there was a great tempest in the sea, so that the vessel was
+hid by the waves; but he was asleep. (25)And his disciples coming,
+awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing! (26)And he said
+unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then arising, he
+issued his mandate to the winds, and to the sea; and there was a great
+calm. (27)And the men marvelled, saying, What a wondrous man is this,
+that even the winds and the sea obey him! (28)And when he came to the
+other side, into the region of the Girgasenes, there met him two
+demoniacs, coming from the sepulchres; exceeding fierce, so that no
+person was able to pass by that road. (29)And lo! they cried out,
+saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou
+come hither before the time to torment us? (30)And at a considerable
+distance, there was a great herd of swine feeding. (31)Then the devils
+besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, permit us to go into the
+herd of swine. (32)And he said to them, Go. Then they going forth out
+_of him_, entered into the herd of swine: and lo! the whole herd of the
+swine rushed down a precipice into the sea, and perished in the waters.
+(33)But they who fed them fled, and going away into the city, reported
+all things, and what had happened to the demoniacs. (34)And, behold,
+all the city came out to meet him: and when they saw him, they besought
+him to depart from their territories.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AND going on board the vessel, he passed over, and came to his own
+city. (2)And lo! they brought him a paralytic stretched on a bed: and
+Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Be of good cheer, son;
+thy sins are forgiven thee. (3)And lo! some of the scribes said within
+themselves, This man blasphemeth. (4)And Jesus, seeing their thoughts,
+said, wherefore do ye imagine evil things in your hearts? (5)For which
+is the easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise,
+and walk? (6)But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority
+upon earth to forgive sins, (then he saith to the paralytic,) Arise,
+take up thy bed, and go into thy house. (7)And he arose, and went to
+his house. (8)But when the multitude saw it, they were astonished, and
+glorified God, who had given such power unto men.
+
+(9)And Jesus passing from thence, saw a man sitting at the custom
+house, called Matthew: and saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and
+followed him. (10)And it came to pass, as he sat in his house, many
+tax-gatherers and sinners came, and sat down at table with Jesus and
+his disciples. (11)And the Pharisees observing it, said to his
+disciples, How is this, that your Master eateth with publicans and
+sinners? (12)But Jesus hearing it, said unto them, They who are in the
+vigour of health have no need of the physician, but they who have
+illness. (13)Go then, and learn what is said, "I require mercy and not
+sacrifice:" for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to
+repentance.
+
+(14)Then came unto him disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the
+Pharisees keep many fasts, but thy disciples fast not? (15)And Jesus
+said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber weep, whilst the
+bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom
+shall be taken away from them, and then will they fast. (16)But no man
+ingrafts a patch of undressed cloth into an old garment, for the piece
+supplied taketh from the garment, and the rent becomes worse. (17)Nor
+do they put new wine into old bottles: but if they do, the bottles
+burst, and the wine is spilt, and the bottles are destroyed: but they
+put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
+
+(18)As he was speaking these things to them, behold, there came a
+ruler, and prostrated himself before him, saying, My daughter hath just
+now died: but come and lay thine hand upon her, and she shall live.
+(19)And Jesus arose, and followed him, and his disciples also. (20)And,
+behold, a woman, who had an haemorrage twelve years, came behind, and
+touched the fringe of his garment: (21)for she said within herself, If
+I only touch his garment, I shall be cured. (22)Then Jesus, turning
+about and beholding her, said, Be encouraged, daughter; thy faith hath
+saved thee. And the woman was cured from that hour. (23)And when Jesus
+was come into the ruler's house, and saw the flute-players, and a
+multitude confusedly lamenting, (24)he saith to them, Retire; for the
+little girl is not dead, but sleeping. And they derided him. (25)So
+when the multitude was put out, he went in, and took her by the hand,
+and the little girl arose. (26)And the fame of it went forth into all
+that country.
+
+(27)And as Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying
+out, and saying, Have mercy on us, son of David! (28)So when he came
+into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus said to them,
+Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yes, Lord.
+(29)Then he touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it
+unto you. (30)And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged
+them, saying, Take care that no person know it. (31)But they going
+forth, blazoned his fame through all that country.
+
+(32)And when they were coming out, behold, they brought unto him a man,
+dumb, a demoniac. (33)And when the devil was cast out, the dumb man
+spoke: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, Never at any time was the
+like to this seen in Israel. (34)But the Pharisees said, By the prince
+of the devils doth he cast the devils out.
+
+(35)And Jesus took a circuit through all the cities and villages,
+teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom,
+and healing all manner of disease, and every malady among the people.
+(36)And beholding the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for
+them, because they were fainting, and lying here and there, as sheep
+that had no shepherd. (37)Then said he to his disciples, The harvest
+indeed is abundant, but the labourers are few; (38)entreat therefore
+the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth workmen for his
+harvest.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+AND having called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them authority
+over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease, and
+every malady. (2)Now these are the names of the twelve apostles; The
+first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James son of
+Zebedee, and John his brother; (3)Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and
+Matthew the tax-gatherer; James son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose
+surname is Thaddeus; (4)Simon the Cananite, and Judas Iscariot, who
+also betrayed him.
+
+(5)These twelve did Jesus send forth, commanding them, saying, Go not
+into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter
+not: (6)but go rather to the sheep that are lost of the house of
+Israel. (7)And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is
+approaching. (8)Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast
+out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. (9)Provide neither
+gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, (10)nor a scrip for the
+journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor stick: for the workman is
+worthy of his food. (11)And into whatsoever city or village ye enter,
+enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye depart. (12)And
+when ye come into a family, salute it: (13)and if the family shall be
+deserving, your peace shall come upon it: and if it be not deserving,
+your peace shall return to you. (14)And whosoever shall not receive
+you, nor attend to your discourses, go out of that house, or city, and
+shake off the dust of your feet. (15)Verily I say unto you, It shall be
+more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of
+judgment than for that city.
+
+(16)Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
+therefore prudent as serpents, and harmless as doves. (17)But be on
+your guard against men: for they will deliver you up to the sanhedrim,
+and scourge you in their synagogues. (18)And ye shall be brought before
+rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the
+heathen. (19)But when they shall deliver you up, be under no anxiety
+what ye shall say; for it shall be given you in that very hour what ye
+should speak: (20)for it is not you who are speaking, but the Spirit of
+your Father which is speaking in you. (21)Then brother shall surrender
+brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up
+against parents, and cause them to be put to death. (22)And ye shall be
+hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end,
+that man shall be saved.
+
+(23)But when they shall persecute you in one city, flee unto another:
+for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not complete your circuit through
+the cities of Israel before the Son of man comes. (24)The disciple is
+not superior to his teacher, nor the servant above his master. (25)It
+is sufficient if the disciple be as his teacher, and the servant as his
+master. If they have called the master of the family Beelzebub, how
+much more his domestics? (26)However, fear them not: for there is
+nothing concealed, which shall not be discovered; nor hid, which shall
+not be known. (27)What I say unto you in the dark, publish in the
+light: and what ye hear whispered into the ear, proclaim upon the
+roofs.
+
+(28)And be not afraid of those who kill the body, and cannot kill the
+soul: but fear him rather who is able to destroy both soul and body in
+hell. (29)Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them
+shall not fall to the ground without your Father. (30)But even the
+hairs of your head are all numbered. (31)Fear not, therefore, ye are of
+more value than many sparrows.
+
+(32)Every one therefore who shall make confession of me before men, of
+him will I also make confession before my Father who is in heaven.
+(33)But whosoever shall disown me before men, him will I also disown
+before my Father who is in heaven.
+
+(34)Think not that I am come to bring peace to the earth: I came not to
+bring peace, but a sword. (35)For I came 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. (36)And the enemies of a man
+shall be those of his own house. (37)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. (38)And he that taketh not up his
+cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
+
+(39)He that preserveth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his
+life for my sake shall preserve it. (40)He that receiveth you receiveth
+me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. (41)He that
+receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward
+of a prophet; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a
+righteous man, shall receive the reward of a righteous man. (42)And
+whosoever shall give to one of these little ones, if but a cup of cold
+water to drink, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he
+shall in no wise lose his reward.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+AND it came to pass, when Jesus had finished his injunctions to his
+twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their
+cities.
+
+(2)Then John, having heard in prison the works of Christ, sent two of
+his disciples, (3)and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or should
+we expect another? (4)And Jesus answering said unto them, Go, and tell
+John what things ye hear and see. (5)The blind receive sight, and the
+lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are
+raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. (6)And blessed
+is he whosoever shall not be offended at me.
+
+(7)And when they were gone, Jesus began to speak to the multitudes
+concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed
+shaken with the wind? (8)But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in
+delicate garments? Lo! they who wear delicate garments are in the
+houses of kings. (9)Yet what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell
+you, and abundantly more than a prophet. (10)For this is he of whom it
+is written, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall
+prepare thy way before thee." (11)Verily I say unto you, There hath not
+arisen, from those born of women, a greater than John the Baptist: yet
+he that is the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. (12)But
+from the days of John the Baptist unto the present, the kingdom of
+heaven is assaulted by violence, and the invaders forcibly seize upon
+it. (13)For all the prophets and the law until John, foretold _this_.
+(14)And if ye will receive it, this is Elias who was to come. (15)He
+that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
+
+(16)But to whom shall I resemble this generation? it is like little
+boys sitting in the places of concourse, and calling to their
+companions, (17)and saying, We have piped to you, and ye have not
+danced; we have sung mournful ditties to you, and ye have not beat your
+breasts. (18)For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say,
+He hath a devil: (19)the Son of man is come eating and drinking, and
+they say, Behold, what a man! a glutton and a wine-bibber, a friend of
+publicans and sinners: though wisdom hath been justified by her
+children.
+
+(20)Then began he to upbraid the cities in which the chief of his
+miracles had been wrought, because they repented not: (21)Wo unto thee,
+Chorazin! wo unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the miracles which had been
+wrought in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, long since would they
+have repented in sack-cloth and ashes. (22)Wherefore I say unto you, It
+shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than
+for you. (23)And thou, Capernaum, who hast been exalted unto heaven,
+shalt be cast down to hell: for if the miracles which have been wrought
+in thee had been done in Sodom, it had remained unto this day.
+(24)Wherefore I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the
+land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for thee.
+
+(25)At that time Jesus spake and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of
+heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and the
+intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes: (26)yes, Father! since
+such is thy good pleasure. (27)All things are delivered up to me by my
+Father: and no person knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth
+any person the Father but the Son, and he to whom the Son is pleased to
+reveal him.
+
+(28)Come to me, all who labour hard, and sustain heavy burdens, and I
+will give you relief. (29)Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I
+am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest to your souls.
+(30)For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+AT that time Jesus walked through corn-fields on a sabbath-day; and his
+disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.
+(2)But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, Behold, thy
+disciples do a thing that it is not lawful to do on the sabbath. (3)And
+he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was hungry,
+and they who were with him? (4)how they went into the house of God, and
+did eat the loaves of shew-bread, of which it was not lawful for him or
+those who were with him to eat, but for the priests alone? (5)Or have
+ye not read in the law, that on the sabbaths the priests in the temple
+profane the sabbath, and are not culpable? (6)Now I tell you, That one
+greater than the temple is here. (7)But if ye had known what that
+meant, I desire mercy and not sacrifice; ye would not have condemned
+the innocent. (8)For the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
+
+(9)And going on from thence, he came into their synagogue; (10)and,
+behold a man was there who had a withered hand. And they asked him,
+saying, Is it lawful to heal on sabbath days? that they might accuse
+him. (11)Then he said to them; What man of you is there who hath one
+sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath, doth he not lay hold
+on him, and lift him out? (12)Of how much more value then is a man than
+a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath days.
+(13)Then saith he to the man, Stretch out thy hand; and he stretched it
+out, and it was restored, sound as the other.
+
+(14)Then the Pharisees went out, and held a consultation against him,
+how they might make away with him. (15)But Jesus knew it, and retired
+from thence, and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all,
+(16)and charged them that they should not make him known. (17)That what
+was spoken by Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,
+(18)"Behold, my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my
+soul delighteth: I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall proclaim
+judgment for the heathen. (19)He shall not contend, nor be clamorous;
+neither shall any man in the streets hear his voice. (20)A bruised reed
+shall he not break down, and smoking flax shall he not quench, until he
+break forth in judgment for victory. (21)And in his name shall the
+Gentiles hope."
+
+(22)Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb; and he cured
+him, so as to enable the blind and dumb both to speak and see. (23)And
+all the multitudes were lost in amazement, and they said, Is not this
+the son of David? (24)But the Pharisees hearing them, said, This fellow
+casteth not out devils, but by Beelzebub, the prince of the devils.
+(25)But Jesus knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom
+divided against itself will be desolated; and every city, or family,
+divided against itself cannot subsist: (26)so if Satan cast out Satan;
+he is divided against himself; how then can his kingdom subsist?
+(27)And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast
+them out? therefore shall they be your judges. (28)But if I by the
+Spirit of God cast out the devils, then truly the kingdom of God is
+come unto you. (29)Else how can one enter into a strong man's house and
+plunder his goods, except he first bind the strong man, and then will
+he plunder his goods? (30)He that is not with me, is against me; and he
+that associates not with me, scattereth abroad. (31)Therefore I say
+unto you, All sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men; but the
+blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven to men. (32)And
+whosoever may speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven
+him: but whosoever shall speak against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be
+forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in the world to come.
+(33)Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree
+corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by the fruit.
+(34)Ye broods of vipers, how can ye speak good things, yourselves being
+wicked? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. (35)A
+good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good
+things: and a wicked man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth
+forth evil things. (36)But I tell you, That every idle word which men
+speak, for it shall they give an account in the day of judgment.
+(37)For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou
+shalt be condemned.
+
+(38)Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees addressed him, saying,
+Master, we desire to see a sign from thee. (39)But he answered and said
+unto them, A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh a sign; and no
+sign shall be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet: (40)for as
+Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights; so
+shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three
+nights. (41)The men of Nineveh shall rise up in judgment against this
+generation, and condemn it: for they repented on the preaching of
+Jonah; and behold, a greater than Jonah is here. (42)The queen of the
+South shall rise up in judgment against the men of this generation, and
+condemn it: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom
+of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
+
+(43)When the unclean spirit is indeed gone out of a man, he traverses
+through places destitute of water, in search of rest, but cannot find
+it. (44)Then he saith, I will return to my mansion, whence I came; and
+on his arrival, he findeth it unoccupied, swept, and furnished.
+(45)Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more
+wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last
+state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with
+this wicked generation.
+
+(46)And while he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother
+and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak to him. (47)And a
+person said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand
+without, desiring to speak to thee. (48)But he answered and said to him
+that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? (49)And
+stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, Behold my
+mother and my brethren. (50)For whosoever shall do the will of my
+Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and
+mother.
+
+CHAP. XIII.  THEN the same day Jesus going out from the house, sat
+down near the sea. (2)And vast multitudes were gathered together unto
+him, insomuch that he entered into a vessel to be seated; and all the
+multitude stood on the beach. (3)And he spake unto them many things in
+parables, saying, Behold, a sower went out to sow: (4)and as he was
+sowing, some seeds fell indeed by the road-side; and the birds came and
+ate them up: (5)and other seed fell on a rocky soil, where it had not
+much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of
+earth: (6)and when the sun arose, it was scorched up; and because it
+had no root, it withered away. (7)And other seeds fell among the
+thorns; and the thorns sprang up and choked them: (8)but others fell on
+good ground, and produced fruit, some an hundred, some sixty, and some
+thirty. (9)He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. (10)And when his
+disciples came, they said to him, Why speakest thou to them in
+parables? (11)And he answered and said unto them, Because to you it is
+given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is
+not given. (12)For whosoever hath, more shall be given to him, and he
+shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, even that he hath shall
+be taken from him. (13)Therefore I speak to them in parables: that
+seeing, they may not see; and hearing, they may not hear nor
+understand. (14)And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which
+saith, With the hearing ye shall hear, and not understand; and seeing
+ye shall see, and in no wise perceive: (15)for the heart of this people
+is waxed gross, and with their ears they have heard heavily, and their
+eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with the eves,
+and hear with the ears, and understand with the heart, and be
+converted, and I should heal them. (16)But blessed are your eyes; for
+ye see: and your ears; for ye hear. (17)For verily I tell you, That
+many prophets and righteous men have greatly desired to see the things
+which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things which ye
+hear, and have not heard them. (18)Hear ye therefore the parable of the
+sower.
+
+(19)When any person heareth the word of the kingdom, and doth not
+understand it, the wicked one cometh, and snatcheth away what was sown
+on his heart: such is he who is the sown by the road-side. (20)But the
+sown on the rocky soil, is he who having heard the word, and instantly
+with joy receiving it, (21)hath not really root in himself, but is
+merely temporary: and when tribulation or persecution ariseth for the
+word's sake, immediately he is stumbled. (22)But the sown among the
+thorns, is he who heareth the word, and the anxiety about this world
+and the deceitfulness of riches, choketh the word, and it becometh
+unfruitful. (23)But the sown upon the good ground, is he who heareth
+the word, and understandeth it; who truly beareth fruit, and produceth,
+one an hundred fold, and another sixty, and another thirty.
+
+(24)Another parable proposed he to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven
+is like unto a man who sowed good seed in his field: (25)and while the
+men were asleep, his enemy came and sowed zizane among the wheat, and
+departed. (26)But when the blade was shot up, and produced fruit, then
+appeared also the zizane. (27)The servants of the proprietor came, and
+said to him, Master, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence
+then hath it the zizane? (28)He saith unto them, Some man, an enemy,
+hath done this. Then the servants said to him, Wilt thou that we go and
+weed them out? (29)he replied, No; lest perhaps in weeding out the
+zizane, we root up the wheat with them. (30)Let them both grow together
+till the harvest: and at the harvest-time I will say to the reapers,
+Gather out first the zizane, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but
+gather the wheat into my barn.
+
+(31)Another parable he proposed to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven
+is like a grain of mustard, which a man took and sowed in his field:
+(32)which indeed is among the smallest of all seeds; but when it is
+grown, it is among the greatest of herbs, and becomes a tree, so that
+the birds of the air come and make their nests in the branches of it.
+
+(33)Another parable spake he to them: The kingdom of heaven is like
+leaven, which a woman took and covered up in three measures of flour,
+until the whole was leavened. (34)All these things spake Jesus in
+parables to the multitudes; and without a parable he spake not to them:
+(35)that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
+I will open my mouth in parables, I will bring forth things hid from
+the foundation of the world.
+
+(36)Then Jesus dismissing the multitudes, went into a house; and his
+disciples came unto him, saying, Explain to us the parable of the
+zizane of the field. (37)And he replying said to them, He that sowed
+the good seed, is the Son of man; (38)the field is the world: and the
+good seed are those who are the children of the kingdom; but the zizane
+are the children of the wicked one; (39)the enemy who sowed them is the
+devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the
+angels. (40)As therefore the zizane are gathered, and burned in the
+fire; just so shall it be at the end of this world. (41)The Son of man
+shall send out his angels, and shall gather together out of his kingdom
+all things offensive, and those who practise iniquity; (42)and will
+cast them into a furnace of fire; there shall be wailing and gnashing
+of teeth. (43)Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the
+kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
+
+(44)Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field:
+which when a man findeth, he hideth, and for joy thereof, goeth away
+and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
+
+(45)Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchantman in search of
+beautiful pearls: (46)who, having discovered one of vast price, went
+away and sold all that he possessed, and bought it.
+
+(47)Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea,
+and colleting fish of every kind: (48)which, when it was full, they
+drew to the beach, and sitting down, selected the good into baskets,
+but cast those of a bad kind away. (49)Just so shall it be at the end
+of this world: the angels shall go forth, and shall separate the wicked
+from amidst the just, (50)and shall cast them into a furnace of fire:
+there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (51)Jesus saith unto
+them, Have ye understood all these things? (52)They say unto him, Yes,
+Lord. Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe instructed unto
+the kingdom of heaven, is like unto a man, the master of a family, who
+bringeth out of his storehouse things new and old.
+
+(53)And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished there parables, he
+departed thence. (54)And coming into his own country, taught them in
+their synagogues, so that they were exceedingly struck, and said,
+Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these miracles? (55)Is not this
+the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? his brethren,
+James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? (56)and his sisters, are they
+not all among us? whence then hath he all these things? (57)And they
+were offended at him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not
+disrespected, except in his own country, and in his own family. (58)And
+he did not there many miracles because of their unbelief.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+AT that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report of Jesus, (2)and said
+unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead,
+and therefore miracles are wrought by him. (3)For Herod having seized
+John, had bound him, and put him in prison, for the sake of Herodias,
+the wife of Philip his brother. (4)For John said unto him, It is
+unlawful for thee to have her. (5)And though he wished to kill him, he
+was afraid of the multitude, for they held him as a prophet. (6)But
+when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in the
+circle, and pleased Herod: (7)so that with an oath he promised to give
+her whatever she should ask. (8)And she, being previously urged on by
+her mother, said, Give me here, in a spacious dish, the head of John
+the Baptist. (9)And the king was grieved: but for his oath's sake, and
+on account of those who were with him, he commanded it to be given her.
+(10)And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. (11)And his head was
+brought on a large dish, and was given to the young lady: and she
+brought it to her mother. (12)And his disciples came and took the body,
+and buried it, and they came and told Jesus. (13)And when Jesus heard
+it, he withdrew from thence in a vessel into a desert place apart: and
+when the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the
+cities.
+
+(14)And when Jesus was come forth, he saw a great multitude, and was
+moved with compassion towards them, and healed their sick. (15)But when
+evening was come, his disciples came unto him, saying, The place is
+desert, and the day is far advanced; send the multitude away, that they
+may go into the villages, and buy themselves provisions. (16)But Jesus
+said unto them, They need not depart: give ye them to eat. (17)And they
+said unto him, We have nothing here except five loaves and two fishes.
+(18)Then he said, Bring them hither to me. (19)And he commanded the
+multitude to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the
+two fishes, looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave
+the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
+(20)And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up the
+superabundance of the fragments, twelve baskets full. (21)And they who
+had eaten, were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
+(22)And immediately Jesus compelled his disciples to go on board the
+vessel, and pass before him to the other side, while he dismissed the
+people.
+
+(23)And when he had sent away the multitude, he went up into a mountain
+apart to pray: and when evening came, he was there alone. (24)But the
+vessel was already in the midst of the sea, tossed with the waves: for
+the wind was contrary. (25)Then at the fourth watch of the night came
+Jesus unto them, walking on the sea. (26)And when the disciples saw him
+walking on the sea, they were greatly agitated, saying, It is his
+apparition. And they cried out with terror. (27)And immediately Jesus
+spake to them, saying, Be of good courage: it is I; be not terrified.
+(28)Then Peter answering, said, Lord, if it be thou, command me to come
+unto thee upon the waters. (29)And he said, Come. And descending from
+the vessel, Peter walked upon the waters to come to Jesus. (30)But
+seeing the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink in the
+deep, he cried out, saying, Lord save me. (31)Then immediately Jesus
+stretching out his hand, laid hold on him, and said to him, O thou of
+little faith, wherefore dost thou doubt? (32)And when they came aboard
+the vessel, the wind ceased. (33)And they who were in the vessel, came
+and worshipped him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God.
+
+(34)And passing over, they came to the land of Gennesareth. (35)And
+when the men of that place knew him, they sent into all that
+neighbourhood, and brought to him all that had illnesses: (36)and they
+besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment: and
+as many as touched it were cured.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+THEN came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees from Jerusalem, saying, (2)Why
+do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash
+not their hands when they eat bread? (3)And he answering said to them,
+And why do you transgress the command of God, by your tradition? (4)For
+God commanded, saying "Honour thy father and thy mother:" and, He that
+curseth father or mother, let him surely die. (5)But ye say, If any man
+declare to his father or mother, This is a _devoted_ gift, which else
+might have been employed by me for thy advantage; (6)then he shall not
+with it honour his father and mother: so have ye vacated the command of
+God by your tradition. (7)Ye hypocrites, well hath Isaiah prophesied
+concerning you, saying, (8)This people draweth nigh to me with their
+mouths, and honoureth me with the lips, but their heart is far distant
+from me. (9)But in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines the
+commandments of men. (10)And he called to him the multitude, and said
+unto them, Hear, and understand: (11)not that which goeth into the
+mouth defileth a man; but what cometh out of the mouth, that defileth
+the man.
+
+(12)Then his disciples approaching, said to him, Knowest thou how
+offended the Pharisees were at hearing that speech? (13)Then he
+answered and said, Every plant which my heavenly Father hath not
+planted shall be rooted up. (14)Leave them to themselves: they are
+blind leaders of the blind. But if the blind lead the blind, they will
+both fall into the pit. (15)Then Peter answering said unto him, Explain
+to us this parable. (16)And Jesus said, Are ye also to this time
+destitute of intelligence? (17)Do ye not observe, that every thing
+which entereth into the mouth passeth into the belly, and is ejected
+into the vault? (18)But the things which go forth out of the mouth,
+come out of the heart, and they are the things which defile a man:
+(19)for out of the heart proceed wicked reasonings, murders,
+adulteries, whoredoms, thefts, false testimonies, blasphemies:
+(20)these are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashed
+hands doth not defile a man.
+
+(21)And going forth thence, Jesus retired into the coasts of Tyre and
+Sidon. (22)And lo! a woman of Canaan coming out of these coasts, cried
+aloud, saying to him, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David: my daughter
+is a grievous demoniac. (23)But he replied not a word to her. Then his
+disciples came and intreated him, saying, Send her away; for she is
+crying aloud after us. (24)But he said in reply, I am not sent, save
+only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (25)Then she came, and
+worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me! (26)But he answering said, It is
+not proper to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.
+(27)And she said, True, Lord: yet even the dogs eat of the crumbs which
+fall from their master's table. (28)Then Jesus answering said unto her,
+O woman, great is thy faith! be it unto thee even as thou desirest. And
+her daughter was cured from that hour.
+
+(29)And departing thence, Jesus went to the sea-side of Galilee; and
+ascending a mountain, he sat down there. (30)And great multitudes came
+to him, bringing with them the lame, blind, dumb, cripples, and many
+others, and cast them down at the feet of Jesus; and he cured them all:
+(31)insomuch that the multitude marvelled when they saw the dumb
+speaking, the cripples sound, the lame walking, and the blind restored
+to sight: and they glorified the God of Israel.
+
+(32)Then Jesus calling his disciples, said, I have compassion on the
+multitude, for they have now continued with me three days, and have not
+any thing to eat: and send them away fasting I will not, lest they
+faint on the road. (33)And his disciples said unto him, Whence can we
+in the wilderness have loaves enough to satisfy the cravings of so
+great a multitude? (34)And Jesus said unto them, How many loaves have
+ye? And they said, Seven, and a few small fishes. (35)And he commanded
+the multitude to sit down on the ground. (36)And taking the seven
+loaves and the fishes, he gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his
+disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. (37)And they did all
+eat, and were filled: and took up a superabundance of fragments seven
+baskets full. (38)And they that had eaten were four thousand men,
+besides women and children. (39)And dismissing the multitudes he went
+on board a vessel, and came into the coasts of Magdala.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+AND the Pharisees and the Sadducees came to him, and, to make trial of
+him, desired him to shew them a sign from heaven. (2)And he answering,
+said unto them, When evening comes, ye say, Fair weather, for the sky
+is red. (3)And in the morning, It will be tempestuous to-day, for the
+sky is gloomy and fiery red. Ye hypocrites, do ye know how to discern
+the appearance of the sky, and are ye unable to discern the signs of
+the times? (4)A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh a sign; and no
+sign shall be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah. And he
+left them, and departed.
+
+(5)And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had
+forgotten to take bread. (6)Then Jesus said to them, Beware and abstain
+from the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. (7)So they
+reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have not taken
+bread. (8)But when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why are ye
+reasoning among yourselves, O ye of little faith, because ye have not
+taken bread? (9)Do you not consider, nor remember the five loaves among
+the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? (10)Nor the seven
+loaves among the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
+(11)How is it that ye do not understand, that I spake not to you of
+bread, to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
+(12)Then understood they, that he spake about abstaining not from the
+leaven in the bread, but from the doctrine of the Pharisees and the
+Sadducees.
+
+(13)Then Jesus coming into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, questioned
+his disciples, saying, Who do men say that I am? The Son of Man?
+(14)But they replied, Some, that thou art John the Baptist; but others,
+Elias; and others again, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. (15)He saith
+unto them, But who do ye say that I am? (16)Then Simon Peter answering
+said, Thou art the Messiah, the Son of the living God. (17)And Jesus
+replying, said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona; for flesh and
+blood hath not revealed this to thee, but my Father, who is in heaven.
+(18)And I tell thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I
+build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
+(19)And I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and
+whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and
+whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
+(20)Then he commanded his disciples, that they should tell no man that
+he was Jesus the Messiah.
+
+(21)From that time Jesus began to shew his disciples, that he must go
+to Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders, and of the
+chief-priests, and of the scribes, and be put to death, and the third
+day rise again. (22)And Peter taking him aside, began to chide him,
+saying, Mercy on thee, Lord! this shall never be thy case. (23)Then
+turning from him, he said unto Peter, Get thee behind me Satan! thou
+art an offence to me: for thou dost not relish the things of God, but
+those of men.
+
+(24)Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me,
+let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. (25)For
+whosoever is desirous to preserve his life, shall lose it; but
+whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall find it. (26)For what
+would a man be advantaged, though he could gain the whole world, if he
+should suffer the loss of his soul? or what will a man give as the
+ransom for his soul? (27)For the Son of man shall hereafter come in the
+glory of his Father, with his angels, and then shall he recompense
+every man according to his practice. (28)Verily I say unto you, There
+are some of those standing here, who shall in no wise taste of death,
+until they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+THEN six days after, Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John his
+brother, and bringeth them into an exceeding high mountain apart.
+(2)And he was transformed before them; and his face shone as the sun,
+and his garments were white as the light. (3)And behold, there appeared
+to them, Moses and Elias talking with him. (4)Then Peter addressing
+him, said to Jesus, Lord, It is well that we are here; if it please
+thee, we will make here three tents; one for thee, and one for Moses,
+and one for Elias. (5)And while he was yet speaking, behold, a luminous
+cloud overshadowed them; and lo! a voice out of the cloud, saying, This
+is my beloved Son, in whom is my delight; hear him! (6)And the
+disciples hearing it, fell on their face, and were exceedingly
+affrighted. (7)And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, be not
+affrighted. (8)Then lifting up their eyes, they saw no person, but
+Jesus only. (9)And when they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus
+commanded them, saying, Tell no man the vision, until the Son of man is
+risen from the dead. (10)And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then
+do the scribes affirm, that Elias must come first? (11)Then Jesus
+answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will reform
+all things. (12)But I say unto you, That Elias is already come, and
+they knew him not, but have done by him whatsoever they chose: even so
+also must the Son of man suffer by them. (13)Then understood the
+disciples that he spake to them of John the Baptist.
+
+(14)And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a man,
+kneeling down to him, and saying, (15)Lord, have compassion on my son,
+for he is a lunatic, and suffers grievously; for oftentimes he falleth
+into the fire, and often into the water. (16)And I brought him to thy
+disciples, and they have not been able to cure him. (17)Then Jesus
+answering, said, O generation, faithless, and perverse! how long shall
+I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him hither to me.
+(18)And Jesus rebuked him, and the devil came out of him; and the child
+was cured from that hour. (19)Then the disciples of Jesus coming
+privately, said, Why could not we cast it out? (20)Then said Jesus unto
+them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have
+faith as a grain of mustard, ye shall say to this mountain, Remove from
+hence, thither, and it will remove; and nothing will be impossible for
+you. (21)But this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
+
+(22)And as they were returning into Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The
+Son of man must be delivered into the hands of men: (23)and they shall
+kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. And they were grieved
+exceedingly.
+
+(24)And when they came to Capernaum, they who receive the tax of two
+drachmas came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
+(25)He saith, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus prevented
+him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the
+earth receive customs and tax? from their own children, or from aliens?
+(26)Peter saith to him, From aliens. Jesus saith unto him, In that case
+then the children are free. (27)But that we give them no offence, go
+unto the sea, and cast in a hook, and take the first fish which cometh
+up; and on opening his mouth, thou wilt find a stater, that take and
+give them for me and thee.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the
+greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (2)And Jesus calling a little boy,
+set him in the midst of them, (3)and said, Verily I say unto you,
+Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise
+enter into the kingdom of heaven. (4)Whosoever therefore shall humble
+himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of
+heaven. (5)And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my
+name, receiveth me. (6)And whosoever shall cause one of these little
+ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a
+millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of
+the sea.
+
+(7)Wo to the world because of offences! for there is a necessity that
+offences come: nevertheless, wo to that man by whom the offence cometh!
+(8)If then thy hand, or thy foot, lead thee to offend, cut them off,
+and cast them from thee: for it were better for thee to enter into
+life, halting or maimed, than having two hands or two feet to be cast
+into the fire, which is eternal. (9)And if thine eye lead thee to
+offend, pluck it out and cast it from thee, for it were better for thee
+to enter into life with one eye only, than having two eyes to be cast
+into hell-fire.
+
+(10)See that ye despise not one of these little ones, for I say unto
+you, That their angels in heaven continually behold the face of my
+Father who is in heaven. (11)For the Son of man is come to save that
+which was lost.
+
+(12)What think you? If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them
+stray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine in the mountains, and go
+and seek that which had strayed? (13)And if he happen to find it,
+verily I say unto you, that he rejoiceth over it more than over the
+ninety and nine which never went astray. (14)Even so it is not the will
+of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones perish.
+
+(15)Now if thy brother sin against thee, go and reprove him between
+thyself and him alone; if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
+(16)But if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more, that
+by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be confirmed.
+(17)But if he disregard them, inform the church: and if he disregard
+the church, let him be to thee as a heathen, or a publican. (18)Verily
+I say unto you, Whatsoever things ye shall bind on earth, shall be
+bound in heaven: and whatsoever things ye shall loose on earth shall be
+loosed in heaven. (19)Again I say unto you, That if two of you are
+concurring upon earth, respecting any matter, which ye shall ask, it
+shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. (20)For where two
+or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of
+them.
+
+(21)Then Peter coming to him, said, Lord, how often shall my brother
+sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? (22)Jesus saith to
+him, I tell thee not until seven times, but unto seventy times seven.
+
+(23)Therefore is the kingdom of heaven like unto a certain king who
+purposed to settle his account with his servants. (24)And when he began
+to make up the account, there was brought to him one debtor, ten
+thousand talents in arrear: (25)but not having wherewithal to pay, his
+lord ordered him to be sold, and his wife and his children, and all
+things whatsoever he possessed, and payment to be made. (26)Then that
+servant falling prostrate, paid him the most profound homage, saying,
+Lord, have forbearance with me, and I will pay thee all. (27)Then his
+lord, moved with compassion towards that servant, discharged him, and
+forgave him the debt. (28)But that servant going out, found one of his
+fellow-servants, who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing, throttled
+him, saying, Pay me what thou owest. (29)Then his fellow-servant fell
+at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have forbearance with me, and I
+will pay thee all. (30)And he would not: but went and cast him into
+prison, till he should pay what he owed. (31)Then his fellow-servants,
+when they saw what was done, were exceedingly sorry, and came to their
+lord, and gave him an explicit account of all things that had passed.
+(32)Then his lord, calling him before him, said to him, Thou vile
+slave! all that debt I forgave thee, because thou besoughtest me:
+(33)and oughtest thou not to have had compassion on thy fellow-servant,
+even as I had pity on thee? (34)And his lord, incensed, delivered him
+up to the torturers, till he should pay all that he owed him. (35)Even
+so also will my heavenly Father do to you, except ye forgive every one
+of you his brother, from your hearts, their trespasses.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+AND it came to pass when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed
+from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan. (2)And
+great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. (3)And the
+Pharisees came to him, tempting him, and saying, Is it lawful for a man
+to put away his wife for every cause? (4)But he replying, said unto
+them, Have ye not read, that he who created them from the beginning,
+created them male and female? (5)And he said, for this reason shall a
+man forsake father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they
+two shall be one flesh. (6)Wherefore they are no longer two, but one
+flesh. What therefore God hath yoked together, let no man separate.
+(7)They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give her a bill of
+divorce, and to put her away? (8)He saith unto them, It was on account
+of the hardness of your hearts that Moses gave you permission to put
+away your wives: but from the beginning it was not thus. (9)And I tell
+you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, except for whoredom, and
+shall marry another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth the
+divorced woman, committeth adultery. (10)His disciples said unto him,
+If the case of a man with his wife be thus, it is not expedient to
+marry. (11)Then he said to them, All men are not capable of receiving
+this saying, but they to whom it is given. (12)For there are eunuchs,
+who were so from their mothers' womb; and there are eunuchs, who have
+been made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs, who have made
+themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven. He that is capable of
+receiving, let him receive it.
+
+(13)Then were brought to him little children, that he should lay his
+hands upon them, and pray _for them_: but the disciples rebuked them.
+(14)Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from
+coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (15)And when he had
+laid his hands upon them, he departed thence.
+
+(16)And lo! a person coming to him, said, Good Master, what good thing
+shall I do, in order to attain eternal life? (17)Then he said to him,
+Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, even God: but if
+thou art desirous of entering into life, keep the commandments. (18)He
+saith unto him, Which? Then said Jesus, these, Thou shalt do no murder,
+Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not
+bear false witness, (19)Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Thou
+shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (20)The young man saith to him,
+All these things have I observed from my youth: in what am I still
+deficient? (21)Jesus said to him, If thou art desirous to be perfect,
+go, sell all thy substance, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have
+treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. (22)Now when the young man
+heard this speech, he went away sorrowful: for he had great
+possessions.
+
+(23)Then Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That very
+difficultly shall a rich man enter into the kingdom of heaven. (24)And
+again I repeat it to you, It is easier for a camel to pass through the
+eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
+(25)But when his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed,
+saying, Who then can be saved? (26)And Jesus looking upon them, said
+unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are
+possible.
+
+(27)Then Peter addressing him, said unto him, Lo! we have left all and
+followed thee; what, I pray thee, shall we receive? (28)Then said Jesus
+unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye who have followed me in the
+regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory,
+ye also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of
+Israel. (29)And every one who hath left family, or brethren, or
+sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my
+name sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit life
+eternal. (30)But many, now first, will be the last; and last, who will
+be the first.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+FOR the kingdom of heaven is like a man, the master of a family, who
+went out at break of day, to hire labourers into his vineyard. (2)And
+when he had agreed with the labourers at a denarius a day, he sent them
+into the vineyard. (3)And going out about the third hour, he saw others
+standing in the market place unemployed. (4)And he said to them, Go ye
+also into the vineyard, and whatever is equitable, I will give it you.
+So they went. (5)Again going out, about the sixth and ninth hour, he
+did after the same manner. (6)But about the eleventh hour, going out,
+he found others standing unemployed, and saith unto them, Why stand ye
+here all the day idle? (7)They say unto him, Because no man hath hired
+us. He saith to them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatever is
+equitable, ye shall receive. (8)Now when the evening came, the master
+of the vineyard said to his overseer, Call the labourers, and give them
+their wages, beginning from the last to the first. (9)And when they
+came, who began about the eleventh hour, they received each a denarius.
+(10)But when the first came, they expected that they should receive
+more; and they also received every man a denarius. (11)But when they
+received it, they murmured against the master of the family:
+(12)saying, These last have wrought only a single hour, and thou hast
+put them on an equality with us, who have borne the burden and heat of
+the day. (13)But he answering, said to one of them, Friend, I do thee
+no injustice; did I not agree with thee for a denarius? (14)Take then
+thine own, and begone: I chuse to give to this last even as to thee.
+(15)Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? Is thine eye
+evil, because I am good? (16)Thus shall the last be first, and the
+first last; for many are called, but the elect are few.
+
+(17)And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took his twelve disciples aside on
+the road, and said to them; (18)Lo! we are going up to Jerusalem, and
+the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests and scribes, and
+they shall condemn him to death, (19)and shall deliver him to the
+Gentiles, to insult, and to scourge, and to crucify: and the third day
+he shall rise again.
+
+(20)Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children, with her sons,
+paying him obeisance, and petitioning a favour of him. (21)Then he said
+to her, What is thy wish? She saith unto him, Tell me that these my two
+sons shall sit, the one at thy right hand, and the other at thy left,
+in thy kingdom. (22)Then Jesus answering said, Ye know not what ye ask.
+Can ye drink of the cup that I am going to drink, and be baptised with
+the baptism with which I am baptised? They say unto him, We are able.
+(23)And he saith unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and with
+the baptism with which I am baptised, shall ye be baptised; but to sit
+on my right hand, and on my left, it is not in my power to bestow, but
+on those, for whom it was prepared by my Father.
+
+(24)And the twelve, on hearing this, were filled with indignation
+against the two brethren. (25)But Jesus, calling them to him, said, Ye
+know that the princes of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their
+great men exercise authority among them. (26)But thus shall it not be
+with you. But whosoever will be a great man among you, let him be your
+servant; (27)and whosoever will be first, let him be your slave.
+(28)Even as the Son of man came not to be waited upon, but to serve,
+and to give his life a ransom for many.
+
+(29)And as they were going out of Jericho, a great multitude followed
+him. (30)And, behold, two blind men sat by the road side, who hearing
+that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord,
+son of David! (31)And the multitude checked them, that they should be
+silent; but they cried out the more, Have mercy on us, Lord, son of
+David. (32)And Jesus standing called them, and said, What desire ye,
+that I should do for you? (33)They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes
+may be opened. (34)Then Jesus, moved with compassion, touched their
+eyes; and immediately their eyes recovered sight, and they followed
+him.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AND when they drew nigh to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage to the
+mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, (2)saying to them, Go
+into the village, which is opposite you, and immediately you will find
+an ass tied, and a foal with her; loose and bring them to me. (3)And if
+any man say aught to you, ye shall tell them, That the Lord hath need
+of them, and immediately he will send them. (4)Now this was entirely
+done, that what was spoken by the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,
+(5)"Tell the daughter of Sion, Lo! thy King cometh to thee, meek, and
+sitting on an ass, even on a foal the ass's colt." (6)Then the
+disciples going, and doing as Jesus had commanded them, (7)brought the
+ass and her foal, and they spread over them their garments, and seated
+him upon them. (8)And a vast multitude spread their garments on the
+road, and others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them on
+the road: (9)and the multitudes who went before, and who followed
+after, cried, saying, Hosanna, to the son of David; blessed is he who
+cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
+
+(10)And when he was entered into Jerusalem, the whole city was in
+commotion, saying, Who is this? (11)Then the multitudes said, This is
+Jesus, the prophet, who is from Nazareth of Galilee.
+
+(12)And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all those
+who sold and bought in the temple, and overturned the tables of the
+money-changers, and the seats of those who sold doves (13)and said unto
+them, It is written, "My house shall be called a house of prayer," but
+ye have made it a den of robbers.
+
+(14)Then the blind and the lame came unto him, into the temple, and he
+cured them. (15)But when the chief priests and scribes saw the
+marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the
+temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with
+indignation; (16)and said to him, Hearest thou what these say? Jesus
+replied to them, Yes; but have ye never read, "That out of the mouths
+of infants and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?" (17)And turning
+his back upon them, he went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged
+there.
+
+(18)Now in the morning, when returning into the city, he was hungry:
+(19)and seeing a fig-tree at the road side, he went up to it, and found
+nothing on it but leaves only: and saith unto it, Let no fruit spring
+from thee henceforth for ever: and immediately the fig-tree withered
+entirely away. (20)And when his disciples saw it, they marvelled,
+saying, How suddenly is the fig-tree withered away! (21)But Jesus
+addressing them, said, Verily I tell you, if ye have faith, and
+entertain no doubt, not only shall ye do what is done to the fig-tree,
+but if ye should even say to this mountain, Be lifted up, and be cast
+into the sea, it be done. (22)And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in
+prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
+
+(23)And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the
+elders of the people came to him, as he was teaching, demanding, By
+what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this
+authority? (24)Then Jesus answering, said to them, I also will ask you
+one question, which if ye answer me, then will I tell you by what
+authority I do these things. (25)The baptism of John whence was it?
+from heaven, or from men? Hereupon they reasoned among themselves,
+saying, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye
+not believe him? (26)But if we say, From men, we are afraid of the
+populace, for they all hold John as a prophet. (27)So they answered
+Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. Then said he also to them, Neither
+tell I you by what authority I do these things.
+
+(28)But what think ye? A man had two sons; and coming to the first he
+said, Son, go work to-day in my vineyard. (29)But he answering said, I
+will not: yet repenting afterwards, he went. (30)And coming to the
+other, he spake after the same manner, and he replying, said, I go,
+sir; yet went not. (31)Which of the two did the will of his father?
+They say to him, The first. Jesus saith to them, Verily I say unto you,
+That tax-gatherers and harlots shall go before you into the kingdom of
+God. (32)For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye
+believed him not: but the tax-gatherers and harlots believed on him.
+But ye, when ye saw it, repented not afterwards, that ye should believe
+on him.
+
+(33)Hear another parable: There was a certain man, the master of a
+family, who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged in
+it a wine-press, and built a tower, and hired it out to husbandmen, and
+went into a distant country. (34)But when the season for fruits drew
+near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen to receive his fruits.
+(35)And the husbandmen took his servants, one they beat, and another
+they killed, and a third they stoned. (36)Again he sent other servants
+more than the first, and they treated them in the same manner. (37)Then
+at last he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
+(38)But the husbandmen, when they saw the son, said among themselves,
+This is the heir, come let us kill him, and let us seize on the
+inheritance. (39)And they took him, and cast him out of the vineyard,
+and slew him. (40)When therefore the master of the vineyard cometh,
+what will he do with these husbandmen? (41)They say unto him, He will
+dreadfully destroy those wicked wretches, and will let out his vineyard
+to other husbandmen, who will render him the fruits in their seasons.
+(42)Jesus saith unto them, Have ye not read in the Scriptures, "The
+stone, which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the
+corner; this is done by the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes."
+(43)Therefore I tell you, That the kingdom of God shall be taken away
+from you, and given to a nation, producing the fruits thereof. (44)And
+whosoever shall fall on this stone, shall be broken in pieces, but on
+whomsoever it shall fall, it shall grind him to powder. (45)And when
+the chief priests and Pharisees heard his parables, they knew that he
+was speaking concerning them. (46)And they sought to apprehend him; but
+were afraid of the people, for they held him as a prophet.
+
+CHAP. XXII.
+
+AND Jesus continuing his discourse, spake again to them in parables,
+saying, (2)The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, who made a
+marriage-feast for his son: (3)and sent his servants to call those who
+were invited to the entertainment: and they would not come. (4)Again he
+sent other servants, saying, Tell those who have been invited, Behold,
+I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and the fatlings are killed, and all
+things are ready; come unto the marriage-feast. (5)But they gave
+themselves no concern about it, and went their several ways, one to his
+own farm, and another to his traffick: (6)And the rest seizing his
+servants, insulted and slew them. (7)Then the king, when he heard it,
+was incensed: and sending out his armies, destroyed these murderers,
+and burnt down their city. (8)Then he said to his servants, The wedding
+entertainment indeed is ready, but those who were invited were not
+worthy: (9)go therefore into the thoroughfares of the roads, and as
+many as ye find, invite to the banquet. (10)So these servants going out
+into the roads, collected all, as many as they found, both bad and
+good; and the wedding feast was fully furnished with guests. (11)Then
+the king coming in to look around on the guests, saw there a man who
+had not put on the wedding garment: (12)and he saith to him, Friend,
+how came thou in here, not having the garment provided for the marriage
+feast? And he was speechless. (13)Then said the king to the servants,
+Bind his feet and hands, and take him away, and cast him into the
+darkness, which is without; there shall be weeping and gnashing of
+teeth. (14)For many are called, but few elect.
+
+(15)Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel together how they might
+lay a snare to entrap him in his discourse. (16)And they sent to him
+their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou
+art true, and teachest the way of God with veracity; and carest for no
+man, for thou regardest not the person of men: (17)tell us therefore,
+What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar, or not?
+(18)But Jesus knew their wicked design, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye
+hypocrites? (19)Shew me the money for the tribute; and they brought him
+a denarius. (20)And he saith unto them, Whose figure is this and
+inscription? (21)They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he to them,
+Render therefore to Caesar, the things which are Caesar's; and to God,
+the things which are God's. (22)And when they heard him, they
+marvelled, and leaving him, went away.
+
+(23)On the same day the Sadducees came to him, who say, that there is
+no resurrection, and they put a question to him, (24)saying, Master,
+Moses said, "If a man die having no children, his brother in right of
+affinity shall marry his wife, and raise up seed for his brother."
+(25)Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first marrying,
+died, and had no offspring, and left his wife to his brother;
+(26)likewise the second also; then the third; so on to the seven.
+(27)Last of all the woman died also. (28)In the resurrection therefore,
+whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her. (29)Jesus
+then answering, said unto them, Ye are in an error, from not knowing
+the Scriptures, and the power of God. (30)For at the resurrection, they
+neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God
+in heaven. (31)But with respect to the resurrection of the dead, have
+ye not read what was spoken to you of God, saying, (32)"I am the God of
+Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?" God is not the
+God of the dead, but of the living. (33)And when the multitude heard
+it, they were amazingly struck with his doctrine.
+
+(34)But the Pharisees hearing that he had stopped the Sadducees'
+mouths, they assembled together: (35)and one of them, a teacher of the
+law, put a question to him, to make trial of him, and said, (36)Master,
+which is the great commandment in the law? (37)Then Jesus said to him,
+"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy
+soul, and with all thy mind." (38)This is the first and great
+commandment. (39)And the second is like to it, "Thou shalt love thy
+neighbour as thyself." (40)On these two commandments, the whole law and
+the prophets depend.
+
+(41)The Pharisees being then assembled, Jesus put a question to them,
+(42)saying, What think ye of the Messiah, whose son is he? They say
+unto him, David's. (43)He saith unto them, How then doth David by the
+Spirit call him Lord? saying, (44)"The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit at
+my right hand, till I put thine enemies as a footstool for thy feet."
+(45)If then David calleth him Lord, how is he his son? (46)And no man
+could answer him a word, neither durst any man, from that day,
+interrogate him any more.
+
+CHAP. XXIII.
+
+THEN Jesus spake to the multitudes and to his disciples, (2)saying, The
+scribes and Pharisees are seated on the chair of Moses; (3)all things
+therefore which they prescribe for you to observe, observe and
+practise; but do not according to their works, for they say, yet do not
+practise. (4)For they bind burdens grievous, and difficultly borne, and
+lay them on men's shoulders; but they will not move them with a finger
+of their own. (5)And all their works they do to be seen of men: they
+make their phylacteries broad, and deepen the fringes of their
+garments, (6)and love the principal couch at suppers, and the chief
+seats in the synagogues, (7)and salutations in the places of public
+concourse, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. (8)But be not ye
+called Rabbi, for one is your leader, the Messiah; and ye all are
+brethren. (9)And call no man your father upon earth; for one is your
+father, who is in heaven. (10)And be not called leaders; for one is
+your leader, the Messiah. (11)But he who is greatest among you shall be
+your servant. (12)For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and
+whosoever abaseth himself shall be exalted.
+
+(13)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut up
+the kingdom of heaven from men; for ye yourselves enter not in, and
+those who were coming in, ye suffer not to enter. (14)Wo unto you,
+scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and
+for a pretence make long prayers: wherefore ye shall receive greater
+condemnation. (15)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for
+ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he is gained,
+ye make him doubly more the child of hell than yourselves. (16)Wo unto
+you ye blind guides! who say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it
+is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, it is
+binding. (17)Ye fools and blind! for which is the greater, the gold, or
+the temple which consecrates the gold? (18)And again, Whosoever shall
+swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the
+gift that is upon it, it is binding. (19)Ye fools and blind! which is
+the greater, the gift, or the altar which consecrates the gift?
+(20)Whosoever therefore sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by
+all things that are upon it. (21)And whosoever sweareth by the temple,
+sweareth by it, and by him also who dwelleth in it. (22)So he that
+sweareth by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him who is
+seated upon it.
+
+(23)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithes
+of mint, and anise, and cummin, and have neglected the weightier
+precepts of the law, judgment, and mercy, and fidelity: these thing
+ought ye to have done, and not to leave the others undone. (24)Ye blind
+guides! who strain out a gnat, but gulp down a camel. (25)Wo unto you,
+scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye cleanse the outside of the
+cup, and of the dish, but within they are full of rapacity and
+intemperance. (26)Thou blind Pharisee! cleanse first the inside of the
+cup and dish, that their outside may become clean also. (27)Wo unto
+you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye resemble tombs
+whitewashed, which outwardly indeed appear specious, but within are
+full of dead men's bones, and all manner of impurity. (28)And just so,
+ye without indeed appear to men righteous, but within ye are full of
+hypocrisy and iniquity. (29)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
+hypocrites! for ye build the tombs of the prophets, and adorn the
+sepulchres of the just, (30)and say, If we had been in the days of our
+fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the
+prophets. (31)Wherefore ye bear a testimony to yourselves, that ye are
+the children of those who killed the prophets. (32)Fill ye up then the
+measure of your fathers. (33)Ye serpents, ye broods of vipers! how can
+ye escape from the damnation of hell? (34)Therefore, behold, I am
+sending to you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; and some of them ye
+shall kill, and crucify; and some of them ye shall scourge in your
+synagogues, and persecute from city to city: (35)that upon you may come
+all the righteous blood which hath been poured out upon the earth, from
+the blood of the righteous Abel, to the blood of Zachariah, son of
+Barachiah, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. (36)Verily I
+say unto you, All these things shall come on this generation.
+
+(37)O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest
+those who were sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy
+children to me, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye
+would not? (38)Behold, your habitation is left unto you desolate.
+(39)For I tell you, Ye shall henceforth no more see me, until ye say,
+Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
+
+CHAP. XXIV.
+
+AND Jesus departing was going his way from the temple: and his
+disciples came to him, to point out to his observation the buildings of
+the temple. (2)But Jesus said unto them, Do you not see all these
+things? I tell you of a certainty, There shall not be left here one
+stone upon another, which shall not be utterly thrown down.
+
+(3)Then as he was sitting upon the mount of Olives, his disciples came
+to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall there things be? and what
+is the sign of thy coming, and of the consummation of the age? (4)And
+Jesus answering said unto them, Beware that no man deceive you. (5)For
+many will come in my name, saying, I am the Messiah; and shall deceive
+multitudes. (6)And ye shall hear of wars, and rumours of wars: see that
+ye be not terrified: for these things must first be, but the end is not
+yet. (7)For nation shall be roused up against nation, and kingdom
+against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and
+earthquakes, in diverse places. (8)Now all these things are the
+beginning of the travailing pangs. (9)Then shall they deliver you up to
+affliction, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations
+for my name's sake. (10)And then shall many be offended, and shall
+betray one another, and hate one another. (11)And many false prophets
+shall arise, and shall deceive many. (12)And because iniquity shall
+abound, the love of many will grow cool. (13)But he that endureth to
+the end, that man will be saved. (14)And this gospel of the kingdom
+shall be preached through the whole world for a testimony to all the
+nations: and then shall come the final close. (15)When therefore ye see
+the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, erected
+in the holy place, (let him that readeth, mark this,) (16)then let such
+as are in Judea flee into the mountains. (17)Let not him who is upon
+the roof go down to take any thing out of his house. (18)And he that is
+in the field, let him not turn back to take his garment. (19)But wo to
+those who are with child, and have an infant at their breasts in those
+days! (20)And pray that your flight be not in winter, nor on the
+sabbath. (21)For then the tribulation will be great, such as never was
+from the beginning of the world, and never more shall be. (22)And
+except those days were shortened, there would be no flesh saved: but
+for the elect's sake these days shall be shortened. (23)Then if any man
+say unto you, Lo! here is the Messiah, or there; believe it not:
+(24)for false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and give out
+great signs and wonders; so as to deceive, if it were possible, even
+the elect. (25)Behold, I have forewarned you. (26)Therefore if they say
+to you, He is in the wilderness; go not out: lo! he is in the secret
+closets; believe it not. (27)For as the lightning cometh out from the
+east, and flashes to the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of
+man. (28)For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be
+gathered together. (29)Then, immediately after the tribulation of those
+days, shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
+and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens
+shall be shaken. (30)And then shall the sign of the Son of man appear
+in the heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth lament
+bitterly, and they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of
+heaven with power and great glory. (31)And he shall send forth his
+angels with a trumpet, and a great shout, and they shall gather
+together his elect from the four winds, from the extremities of the
+heavens to the extremities of the same.
+
+(32)Learn then a parable from the fig-tree; when its branch is now
+tender, and the leaves shoot forth, ye know that summer is nigh:
+(33)just so ye, when ye behold these things, know that it is near, even
+at the gates. (34)Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass
+away until all these things shall be done. (35)Heaven and earth shall
+pass away, but my words shall in no wise pass away. (36)But of that day
+and hour no man knoweth, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father
+alone. (37)But as the days of Noah were, so also shall the coming of
+the Son of man be. (38)For as they were in the days preceding the
+deluge, eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the
+day that Noah entered into the ark, (39)and they knew it not till the
+deluge came, and swept them all away; such also shall the coming of the
+Son of man be. (40)Then two shall be in the field; the one shall be
+taken, and the other dismissed. (41)Two women grinding at the mill; the
+one taken, the other dismissed. (42)Watch therefore: for ye know not at
+what hour your Master cometh. (43)And this observe, that if the master
+of the family had known in which watch of the night the thief would
+have come, he would have watched, and not have suffered him to break
+into his house. (44)Therefore be ye also prepared: for in an hour that
+ye think not, the Son of man cometh.
+
+(45)Who then is the faithful and provident servant, whom his Lord hath
+appointed over his household, to give them meat in the proper time?
+(46)Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find
+thus occupied. (47)Verily I say unto you, that he will place him over
+all his substance. (48)But if that wicked servant say in his heart, My
+master will be a long while ere he comes; (49)and shall begin to beat
+his fellow-servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; (50)the
+master of that servant will come in a day that he doth not expect him,
+and at an hour which he knoweth not. (51)And will cut him asunder, and
+give him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and
+gnashing of teeth.
+
+CHAP. XXV.
+
+THEN shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking
+their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom. (2)But five of them
+were provident, and five foolish. (3)Those who were taking their lamps,
+took no oil with them: (4)but the provident took oil in their vessels
+with their lamps. (5)But as the bridegroom stayed long, they all
+slumbered and slept. (6)Then at midnight the cry came, Behold, the
+bridegroom is coming; go forth to meet him. (7)Then all these virgins
+arose, and set about trimming their lamps. (8)And the foolish said to
+the provident, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. (9)But
+the provident replied, saying, No; lest there be not a sufficiency for
+us and you: but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.
+(10)But while they were gone away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they
+who were prepared went in with him to the marriage-feast: and the door
+was shut. (11)Then came afterwards the other virgins, saying, Lord,
+Lord, open unto us. (12)But he answering said, Verily, I know you not.
+(13)Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour in which the
+Son of man cometh.
+
+(14)For the case is like that of a man, who travelling abroad, called
+his own servants, and delivered to them his goods. (15)And to one he
+gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each
+according to his several capacity; and immediately went abroad. (16)He
+then who had received the five talents, went and traded with them, and
+acquired five other talents. (17)In the same manner also he that had
+the two, gained also himself two others. (18)But he that had received
+the one talent, went and digged a hole in the ground, and hid the
+silver of his master. (19)Then after a long absence the master of these
+servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them. (20)And he who had
+received the five talents, coming to him, brought five other talents,
+saying, Sir, thou deliveredst to me five talents: I have gained to them
+five other talents. (21)His master said to him, Well done, good and
+faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will
+place thee over many: enter into the joy of thy master. (22)Then came
+also he that had received the two talents: and said, Sir, thou
+deliveredst to me two talents: lo! I have gained to them two other
+talents. (23)His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful
+servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee
+over many: enter thou into thy master's joy. (24)Then came also he that
+had received the one talent, and said, Sir, knowing thee, that thou art
+a severe man, reaping where thou hast not sowed, and gathering from
+whence thou hast not scattered: (25)and being afraid, I went and hid
+thy talent in the ground: see here, thou hast thine own. (26)Then his
+master answering said to him, Thou wicked and idle slave, thou knewest
+that I reap whence I had not sown, and gather where I had not
+scattered: (27)thou oughtest then to have placed my money with the
+bankers, so when I came I should have received my own with interest.
+(28)Take therefore from him the talent, and give it to him that hath
+the ten talents. (29)For to every one that hath shall be given, and he
+shall abound: but from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be
+taken away from him. (30)And cast the unprofitable servant into the
+outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
+
+(31)But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy
+angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory: (32)and
+before him shall all the nations be gathered together; and he shall
+separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from
+the goats: (33)and he shall place the sheep at his right hand, but the
+goats at the left. (34)Then shall the King say to those on his
+right-hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared
+for you from the foundation of the world; (35)for I was hungry, and ye
+gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me to drink: I was a
+stranger, and ye received me hospitably: (36)naked, and ye clothed me:
+I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye came to me.
+(37)Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee
+hungry, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? (38)When indeed
+saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
+(39)When indeed saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
+(40)And the king answering shall say to them, Verily I tell you, for as
+much as ye have done it to one of these my brethren, the very least of
+them, ye have done it unto me.
+
+(41)Then shall he say also to those on the left hand, Depart from me,
+ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his
+angels: (42)for I was hungry, and ye gave me nothing to eat: I was
+thirsty, and ye gave me nothing to drink: (43)I was a stranger, and ye
+took me not in: naked, and ye did not clothe me: sick, and in prison,
+and ye took no care of me. (44)Then shall they also answer him, saying,
+Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or
+sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? (45)Then shall he
+reply to them, saying, For as much as ye have not done it to one of the
+least of these, neither have ye done it to me. (46)And these shall go
+away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
+
+CHAP. XXVI.
+
+AND it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he
+said to his disciples, (2)Ye know that after two days is the passover,
+and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. (3)Then were the chief
+priests and scribes, and the elders of the people gathered together in
+the palace of the high-priest, called Caiaphas. (4)And they consulted
+together, how they might seize Jesus by guile, and put him to death.
+(5)But they said, Not on the feast-day, lest there be a tumult among
+the people.
+
+(6)Now when Jesus was at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
+(7)there came to him a woman having an alabaster-box of very precious
+aromatic ointment, and poured it upon his head as he sat at table.
+(8)But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, For
+what end is this waste? (9)For this ointment might have been sold for a
+considerable sum, and given to the poor. (10)Then Jesus knowing it,
+said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath performed a good
+act upon me: (11)for the poor ye have always with you, but me ye have
+not always: (12)for in pouring this odoriferous ointment on my body,
+she hath done it for my burial. (13)Verily I say unto you, Wherever
+this Gospel is preached through the whole world, what she hath done
+shall be also spoken of for a memorial of her.
+
+(14)Then went one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, to the chief
+priests, (15)and said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him
+unto you? Then they placed before him thirty pieces of silver. (16)And
+from that time he sought an opportunity to deliver him up to them.
+
+(17)Then on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples came to
+Jesus, saying to him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat
+the passover? (18)And he said, Go into the city, unto such a man, and
+say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand: I will keep the
+passover with my disciples at thy house. (19)And his disciples did as
+Jesus commanded them; and they made ready the passover. (20)And when
+the evening was come, he sat down at table with the twelve. (21)And as
+they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall
+betray me. (22)And exceedingly grieved, they began to say to him every
+one of them, Lord, am I the person? (23)But he answering said, He that
+dippeth his hand with me into the dish, that man shall betray me.
+(24)The Son of man indeed is departing, as it is written of him: but wo
+to that man, by whom the Son of man is betrayed! well had it been for
+that man if he had never had a being. (25)Then Judas, who betrayed him,
+addressing him said, Master, is it I? He saith to him, Thou hast named
+the person.
+
+(26)Then as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessing, brake,
+and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
+(27)And taking the cup, and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying,
+Drink ye all of this: (28)for this is my blood, that _blood_ of the new
+testament, which is shed for many, for the remission of sins. (29)And I
+tell you, That I will no more henceforth drink of this produce of the
+vine, until that day when I drink it with you, new, in the kingdom of
+my Father. (30)And when they had sung an hymn, they went out to the
+mount of Olives.
+
+(31)Then saith Jesus unto them, Ye all will be offended at me this
+night: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of
+the flock shall be scattered abroad." (32)But after I am risen, I will
+go before you into Galilee. (33)Then Peter, taking up the word, said to
+him, Though all should be offended at thee, yet will I never be
+offended. (34)Jesus saith to him, I tell thee of a certainty, that this
+night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. (35)Peter said
+to him, Though I should die with thee, never will I deny thee. In like
+manner also said all the disciples. (36)Then cometh Jesus with them to
+a place called Gethsemane, and saith to his disciples, Sit ye here,
+while I go and pray yonder. (37)And taking Peter and the two sons of
+Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be overwhelmed with
+dejection. (38)Then saith he to them. My soul is exceeding sorrowful
+even to death: abide here, and watch with me. (39)And going a little
+farther, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be
+possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but
+as thou wilt. (40)And he cometh to the disciples, and findeth them
+sleeping, and he saith to Peter, Is it so, that ye have not strength to
+watch with me one hour? (41)Watch and pray, that ye enter not into
+temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak. (42)Again
+the second time he went away, and prayed, saying, O my Father, If it be
+not possible, that this cup pass from me, but that I should drink it,
+thy will be done. (43)And coming, he found them asleep again, for their
+eyes were weighed down. (44)And leaving them, he went away again, and
+prayed the third time, repeating the same sentence. (45)Then cometh he
+to his disciples, and saith unto them, Do ye still sleep on, and repose
+yourselves? lo! the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed
+into the hands of sinners. (46)Arise, let us go: lo! he that betrayeth
+me approaches.
+
+(47)And while he was yet speaking, behold, Judas one of the twelve
+came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the
+chief priests and elders of the people. (48)Now he that betrayed him
+had given them a signal, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he:
+seize him. (49)And immediately approaching to Jesus, he said, Hail,
+master; and kissed him. (50)Then spake Jesus to him, Friend, for what
+purpose art thou here? Then approaching they laid hands on Jesus, and
+seized him.
+
+(51)And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretching out his
+hand, drew his sword, and striking at a servant of the high-priest, cut
+off his ear. (52)Then saith Jesus unto him, Return thy sword into its
+sheath: for all who take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
+(53)Thinkest thou, that I cannot now entreat my Father, and he will
+give me more than twelve legions of angels? (54)But how then would the
+scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
+
+(55)In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as
+against a robber, with swords and staves to apprehend me? I sat daily
+with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid not hold upon me. (56)But
+all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets should be
+fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
+
+(57)Then they who had apprehended Jesus, brought him to Caiaphas the
+high-priest, where the scribes and elders were assembled. (58)But Peter
+followed him at a great distance unto the palace of the high-priest,
+and entering in, sat down with the servants, to see the issue. (59)Now
+the chief priests and elders and the whole sanhedrim, sought false
+witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death; (60)and found
+none: and though many false witnesses came, they found it not
+_sufficient_. But at the last two false witnesses stepping forth,
+(61)said, This fellow said, I am able to pull down the temple of God,
+and to build it up in three days. (62)And the high-priest rising up,
+said to him, Answerest thou nothing? what do these men witness against
+thee? (63)But Jesus was silent. And the high-priest addressing him,
+said, I adjure thee, by the living God, that thou tell us, if thou art
+the Messiah, the Son of God. (64)Jesus saith to him, Thou hast spoken
+_the fact_. Moreover I tell you, hereafter ye shall see the Son of man
+sitting at the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
+(65)Then the high-priest rent his garments, saying, he hath blasphemed:
+what farther need have we of witnesses? lo! now ye have heard his
+blasphemy: (66)what think ye? They answered and said, He is deserving
+of death. (67)Then they spit in his face, and buffeted him about; and
+some slapt his face with their hands, (68)saying, Prophesy to us, you
+Messiah, who it is that struck thee!
+
+(69)Now Peter sat without in the hall: and there came to him a single
+maid-servant, saying, Thou also wert with Jesus of Galilee. (70)But he
+denied it before them all, asserting, I know not what thou art saying.
+(71)Then as he was going out at the gate, another maid-servant saw him,
+and saith to those who were there, This fellow also was with Jesus of
+Nazareth. (72)Then again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.
+(73)But after a little while they who stood by, came up and said to
+Peter, Assuredly thou also art one of them: for even thy speech maketh
+thee manifest. (74)Then began he to utter the bitterest curses, and to
+swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. (75)And Peter
+remembered the word of Jesus, who had said unto him, Before the cock
+shall crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And going out, he wept bitterly.
+
+CHAP. XXVII.
+
+NOW when the morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the
+people took counsel against Jesus how they might put him to death.
+(2)And having bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to
+Pontius Pilate the governor. (3)Then Judas who betrayed him, seeing
+that he was condemned, repenting, carried back the thirty silver pieces
+to the chief priests and the elders, (4)saying, I have sinned, in
+betraying innocent blood. But they said, What is that to us? see thou
+to that. (5)And throwing down the silver pieces in the temple, he
+departed; and going out, hanged himself. (6)Then the chief priests
+taking up the silver pieces, said, It is not lawful to put them to the
+treasure destined for sacred uses, because it is the price of blood.
+(7)So taking counsel, they bought with them a potter's field, as a
+burial-place for strangers. (8)Therefore is that field called, The
+field of blood unto this day. (9)Then was fulfilled what was spoken by
+Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty silver pieces,
+the price of him who had been estimated at that rate, whom they of the
+children of Israel did value: (10)and gave them for the potter's field,
+as the Lord had ordered me.
+
+(11)Then was Jesus placed before the governor, and the governor
+interrogated him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? Then Jesus
+replied to him, Thou sayest _true_. (12)And when he was accused of the
+chief priests and elders, he made no reply. (13)Then saith Pilate to
+him, Hearest thou not how many things they testify against thee?
+(14)And he made him no reply, no not to a single word: so that the
+governor marvelled exceedingly. (15)Now at the feast, the governor had
+been accustomed to release one prisoner to the people, whomsoever they
+chose. (16)And they had at that time a notorious prisoner, called
+Barabbas. (17)Being therefore gathered around him, Pilate said to them,
+Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus called
+Messiah? (18)For he knew that out of envy they had delivered him up.
+
+(19)Then, as he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent a message to
+him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous person; for I
+have suffered much to-day in a dream on his account. (20)But the chief
+priests and elders persuaded the populace that they should ask for
+Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. (21)The governor repeating the question,
+said to them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? They
+said Barabbas. (22)Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do with
+Jesus, who is called the Messiah? They all say to him, Let him be
+crucified. (23)The governor replied, But what evil hath he done? They
+cried out with greater vehemence, saying, Let him be crucified.
+(24)When Pilate saw that it was of no use to contend, but that rather a
+tumult was rising, he took water, and washed his hands before the
+people, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man: ye
+must answer for it. (25)Then all the people answering said, His blood
+be on us, and on our children.
+
+(26)Then he released unto them Barabbas: but having scourged Jesus, he
+delivered him up to be crucified. (27)Thereupon the soldiers of the
+governor taking Jesus away to the Praetorium, gathered around him the
+whole band: (28)and stripping him, put about him a scarlet cloak.
+(29)And platting a crown of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a
+cane in his right hand: and bowing the knee before him, mocked him,
+saying, Hail, king of the Jews! (30)And spitting upon him, they took
+the cane, and struck him upon his head. (31)And when they had insulted
+him, they took off from him the cloak, and put his own garments on him,
+and led him away to crucify him. (32)And as they were going out, they
+found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; him they compelled to carry his
+cross.
+
+(33)And when they were come to a place called Golgotha (which is called
+the place of a skull), (34)they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with
+gall: and having tasted it, he refused to drink. (35)Then having
+crucified him, they parted his garments, casting the lot: that it might
+be fulfilled, what was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments
+among them, and for my vesture they threw the lot. (36)And sitting
+down, they guarded him there. (37)And they placed over his head his
+accusation in writing, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. (38)Then
+were crucified with him two robbers, one on his right hand, and the
+other on his left.
+
+(39)And they who were passing by reviled him, shaking their heads,
+(40)and saying, Thou that canst pull down the temple, and build it in
+three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, descend from the
+cross. (41)And with similar language also did the chief priests,
+insulting him, with the scribes and elders, and Pharisees, (42)say, He
+saved others, himself he is unable to save. If he be the King of
+Israel, let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe him.
+(43)He trusted in God; let him now deliver him, if he will have him:
+for he said, I am the Son of God. (44)And in the same manner also, did
+the robbers who were crucified with him, revile him.
+
+(45)Now from the fifth hour darkness fell upon all the land, unto the
+ninth hour. (46)But about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with an
+exceeding loud cry, saying, Eli! Eli! lama, sabacthani? that is, My
+God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me? (47)Then some of those who
+stood there, hearing him, said, This man is calling out for Elias.
+(48)And immediately one of them, running, and taking a sponge, and
+filling it with vinegar, and fastening it to a pole, put it to him to
+drink. (49)The others said, Let him alone, let us see whether Elias
+will come to save him.
+
+(50)Then Jesus crying again with a loud voice gave up the ghost.
+(51)And, lo! the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the upper
+part to the bottom; and the earth was shaken; and the rocks were rent;
+(52)and the sepulchres were opened; and many bodies of saints, who
+slept, arose; (53)and coming out of the sepulchres after his
+resurrection, entered into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
+
+(54)Then the centurion, and they who were with him, guarding Jesus,
+when they saw the earthquake, and the things which were done, were
+exceedingly terrified, saying, Assuredly this was the Son of God.
+
+(55)Now there were many women on the spot, looking on at a distance,
+who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: (56)among
+whom was Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the
+mother of Zebedee's children.
+
+(57)But when the evening was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea,
+whose name was Joseph, who himself also was a disciple of Jesus: (58)he
+going in to Pilate, begged for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered
+the body to be given him. (59)And Joseph receiving the body, wrapped it
+in clean linen; (60)and laid it in his own new sepulchre, which he had
+hewn out in a rock: and rolling a vast stone against the door of the
+sepulchre, departed. (61)And Mary Magdalen, and the other Mary, were
+there sitting opposite the sepulchre.
+
+(62)Now on the morrow, which is the day after the preparation, the
+chief priests and Pharisees came in a body to Pilate, (63)saying, Sir,
+we have reflected, that this deceiver, when yet alive, said, After
+three days I will rise again. (64)Command therefore that the sepulchre
+be made perfectly secure until the third day, lest his disciples coming
+by night, steal him, and say to the people, He is risen from the dead,
+so the last delusion would be worse than the first. (65)Then said
+Pilate unto them, Ye have a guard, go and make it as secure as ye think
+fit. (66)So they went and made the sepulchre secure, putting a seal
+upon the stone, after placing the guard.
+
+CHAP. XXVIII.
+
+NOW after the eve of the sabbath, as the light was dawning, towards the
+first day of the week, Mary Magdalen had come, and the other Mary, to
+view the sepulchre. (2)And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an
+angel of the Lord descending from heaven, came and rolled back the
+stone from the door, and sat upon it. (3)His aspect was as lightning,
+and his raiment white as snow. (4)And for fear of him the guards shook,
+and became as dead men. (5)Then the angel addressing them, said to the
+women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus who was
+crucified. (6)He is not here: he is risen, as he said. Come hither,
+behold the place where the Lord lay. (7)And go quickly, tell his
+disciples that he is risen from the dead: and, lo! he goeth before you
+into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. (8)And they
+went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear, and great joy; and ran
+to carry the tidings to his disciples. (9)And as they were going to
+tell the disciples, then behold Jesus met them saying, Hail! And they
+came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. (10)Then saith Jesus
+to them, Be not affrighted: go, tell my disciples that they go into
+Galilee, there shall they see me.
+
+(11)And as they were going, some of the guards who were come into the
+city, had told the chief priests all things which had happened. (12)And
+being assembled with the elders, and having held a council, they gave a
+large sum of money to the soldiers, (13)saying, Report, that his
+disciples coming by night stole him away, while you were asleep.
+(14)And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and
+preserve you harmless. (15)So they took the money, and did as they were
+instructed. And this account is circulated among the Jews to this day.
+
+(16)Then the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain, where
+Jesus had ordered them. (17)And when they saw him, they worshipped him.
+Still some doubted. (18)Then Jesus approaching, spake to them, saying,
+All power is given me in heaven and upon earth. (19)Go therefore, make
+disciples among all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father,
+and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (20)teaching them to observe all
+things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo! I am with you at all
+times even to the end of the world. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; (2)as it
+is written in the prophets[11]; "Behold, I send my messenger before thy
+face, he shall prepare thy way before thee. (3)The voice of one crying
+in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths strait."
+(4)John was baptising in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of
+repentance for the remission of sins. (5)And all the country of Judea
+went out to him, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptised by him in
+the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
+
+(6)Now John was clothed with a camel's hair garment, and a girdle of
+leather about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
+(7)And he preached, saying, One mightier than I is coming after me, the
+string of whose shoes I am not worthy, stooping down, to unloose. (8)I
+indeed baptise you with water; but he shall baptise you with the Holy
+Ghost.
+
+(9)And it came to pass in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth in
+Galilee, and was baptised of John in Jordan. (10)And immediately on
+going up from the water, he saw the heavens divided by a chasm, and the
+Spirit as a dove descending upon him: (11)and a voice came from heaven,
+Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. (12)And immediately
+the Spirit impelled him to go into the wilderness. (13)And he was in
+the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and was with the wild
+beasts; and the angels ministred unto him.
+
+(14)But after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching
+the gospel of the kingdom of God: (15)and saying, The time is
+fulfilled, and the kingdom of God draweth nigh: repent, and believe the
+gospel.
+
+(16)And as he walked near the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew
+his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
+(17)And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will appoint you to be
+fishers of men: (18)and immediately leaving their nets, they followed
+him. (19)And going from thence a little farther, he saw James the son
+of Zebedee, and John his brother, and others in the vessel mending the
+nets. (20)And immediately he called them: and leaving their father
+Zebedee in the vessel with the hirelings, they went after him.
+
+(21)And they entered into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath
+going into the synagogue, he taught. (22)And they were struck with
+astonishment at his doctrine; for he taught them as one having
+authority, and not as the scribes. (23)And there was in their synagogue
+a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, (24)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.
+(25)And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Be silent, and come out of him.
+(26)And the unclean spirit threw him into convulsions, and crying with
+a loud voice, came out of him. (27)And they were all in astonishment,
+so that they questioned one another, saying, What is this? what is this
+new doctrine? that with authority he commands even the unclean spirits,
+and they obey him? (28)And there went out a report of him immediately
+into all the region of Galilee round about.
+
+(29)Then straitway going out of the synagogue, they came into the house
+of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. (30)But Simon's wife's mother
+lay in a fever, and immediately they informed him of her. (31)And he
+came and raised her up, and the fever left her immediately, and she
+waited upon them.
+
+(32)But when the evening was come, after the sun was set, they brought
+unto him all that had illnesses, and the demoniacs. (33)And the whole
+city was gathered together about the door; (34)and he healed many who
+were grievously afflicted with a variety of diseases; and he cast out
+many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak for they knew him.
+
+(35)And very early (the night being far advanced towards morning)
+rising up, he went forth, and retired into a desert place, and there
+prayed. (36)And Simon, and those who were with him, eagerly pursued
+him; (37)and when they had found him, they say unto him, All men are
+inquiring after thee. (38)And he said unto them, Let us go into the
+neighbouring towns, that I may preach there also; for unto this purpose
+came I forth. (39)And he was preaching in their synagogues, through all
+Galilee, and casting out devils.
+
+(40)And there came to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to
+him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
+(41)Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretching out his hand, touched
+him, and said to him, I will; be thou cleansed. (42)And as he spake,
+the leprosy instantly departed from him, and he was cleansed. (43)And
+giving him a strict charge, he immediately sent him away; (44)and said
+to him, Take care, that thou speak not a word to any man: but go, shew
+thyself to the priest, and offer for thy purification, what Moses
+commanded, for a testimony unto them. (45)But he going out, began to
+proclaim it much, and to publish abroad an account of it, so that he
+could no more openly come into the city; but was without in desert
+places; and they came to him from all parts of the country.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+AND again he entered into Capernaum after some days: and it was heard,
+that he was in the house; (2)and immediately many collected round him,
+so that there was no room, not even at the door; and he spake the word
+to them. (3)And they come to him, carrying a paralytic, borne of four:
+(4)and not being able to come nigh him because of the crowd, they
+stripped off the roofing of the house where he was; and having broken a
+way through, they let down with ropes the couch, on which the paralytic
+lay. (5)Then Jesus beholding their faith, saith to the paralytic, Son,
+thy sins are forgiven thee. (6)Now there were certain of the scribes
+sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, (7)Why doth this man thus
+speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but the one God? (8)And
+instantly Jesus knowing by his spirit, that they reasoned thus among
+each other, said to them, Why reason ye about these things in your
+hearts? (9)Which is the easier thing, to say to a paralytic, Thy sins
+are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and take up thy couch, and walk
+away? (10)But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority upon
+earth to forgive sins, he saith to the paralytic, (11)I say unto thee,
+Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thy house. (12)And he arose
+instantly, and taking up his couch, went out before them all; so that
+they were all astonished, and glorified God, saying, We never before
+saw any thing like this.
+
+(13)And he went forth again to the sea side; and all the people came
+unto him; and he taught them. (14)And passing by, he saw Levi the son
+of Alpheus sitting at the custom-house, and he saith to him, Follow me.
+And he arose and followed him (15)And it came to pass, as he sat at
+table in his house, many publicans also, and sinners, sat down with
+Jesus and his disciples; for they were numerous, and they followed him.
+(16)And the scribes and the Pharisees seeing him eat with publicans and
+sinners, said to his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh
+with publicans and sinners? (17)And when Jesus heard it, he said unto
+them, They who are in strong health have no need of a physician, but
+they who have illness: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to
+repentance.
+
+(18)And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees kept fasts; and they
+came and said to him, Wherefore do the disciples of John, and of the
+Pharisees, fast? but thy disciples keep no fast. (19)And Jesus said to
+them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom
+is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they
+cannot fast. (20)But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be
+taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. (21)And
+no man seweth on a patch of cloth undressed upon an old garment: but if
+otherwise, the new piece supplied taketh away from the old, and the
+rent is made worse. (22)And no man putteth new wine into old bottles;
+but if otherwise, the new wine will burst the bottles, and the wine
+will be spilt, and the bottles destroyed: but new wine must be put into
+new bottles.
+
+(23)And he was walking through the cornfields on the sabbath; and his
+disciples as they went on the road plucked the ears of corn. (24)And
+the Pharisees said to him, See, why are they doing on the sabbath, what
+is not lawful? (25)And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David
+did, when he was under necessity, and was hungry, himself and they who
+were with him? (26)How he entered into the house of God to Abiathar the
+high-priest; and did eat the shewbread, which it was not lawful for any
+to eat except the priests, and he gave also to those who were with him?
+(27)And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, not man for
+the sabbath. (28)Wherefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+AND he entered again into the synagogue; and a man was there who had a
+withered hand. (2)And they watched him if he would cure him on the
+sabbath; that they might accuse him. (3)And he saith to the man who had
+the withered hand, Rise up in the midst. (4)And he saith to them, Is it
+lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do evil, to preserve life,
+or to kill? but they were silent. (5)Then looking round about on them
+with indignation, exceedingly grieved for the hardness of their hearts,
+he saith to the man, Stretch out thine hand; and he stretched it out:
+and his hand was restored sound as the other. (6)And the Pharisees
+instantly going out, held a council with the Herodians against him, how
+they might destroy him.
+
+(7)And Jesus retired with his disciples to the sea side; and a great
+multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea, (8)and from
+Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from the farther side of Jordan; and
+they around Tyre and Sidon, a vast multitude, when they heard what
+wonders he did, came unto him. (9)And he spoke to his disciples that a
+little boat should be ready for him, because of the crowd, lest they
+should press upon him: (10)for he healed many; insomuch, that they
+thronged in upon him, that they might touch him, as many as had
+afflictive diseases. (11)And the unclean spirits, when they beheld him,
+fell down before him, and cried out saying, Thou art the Son of God.
+(12)And he repeatedly charged them, that they should not make him
+known.
+
+(13)And he went up into a mountain, and called to him those whom he
+chose; and they came to him. (14)And he appointed twelve to be with
+him, and to send them out to preach: (15)and to have authority to cure
+diseases, and to cast out devils: (16)and Simon he surnamed Peter;
+(17)and James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and
+surnamed them Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder: (18)and Andrew and
+Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of
+Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite, (19)and Judas Iscariot,
+who also betrayed him: and they came into an house.
+
+(20)And the multitude came together again, so that they were not able
+even to eat bread. (21)And when his relations heard it, they went out
+to restrain him, for they said, He is transported beyond all bounds.
+
+(22)And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem, said, He hath
+Beelzebub, and by this prince of the devils doth he cast out devils.
+(23)So calling them to him, he spake to them in parables, How can Satan
+cast out Satan? (24)Even if a kingdom be divided against itself, that
+kingdom cannot stand: (25)and if a family be divided against itself,
+that family cannot be established. (26)So if Satan rise up against
+himself, and is divided, he cannot subsist, but cometh to an end.
+(27)No man entering into his house, can plunder a strong man's goods,
+unless he first bind the strong man, then indeed he spoileth his house.
+(28)Verily I say unto you, That all sins shall be forgiven to the sons
+of men, and the blasphemies, whatsoever they may blaspheme: (29)but
+whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, hath no forgiveness
+to eternity, but is adjudged to everlasting damnation. (30)Because they
+said, he hath an unclean spirit.
+
+(31)Then came his brethren and his mother, and standing without sent
+unto him, calling aloud for him. (32)And the multitude sat around him,
+and they said to him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without are
+asking for thee. (33)And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother or
+my brethren? (34)And looking about on those who were sitting in a
+circle round him, he saith, Behold my mother and my brethren! (35)For
+whosoever shall do the will of God, that person is my brother, and my
+sister, and mother.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+AND again he began to teach by the sea side: and a vast multitude was
+assembled about him, so that he went into a vessel to sit down on the
+sea, and all the multitude was on the land close by the sea. (2)And he
+taught them in parables many things, and said unto them in the course
+of his teaching, (3)Hear me! Behold, a sower went out to sow; (4)and it
+came to pass as he sowed, some fell by the road side, and the birds of
+the air came and ate it up. (5)And some fell on a rocky soil, where it
+had not much mold, and immediately it sprung up, because it had no
+depth of earth: (6)and when the sun arose it was scorched up; and
+because it had not root, it withered away. (7)And some fell among
+thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it, and it produced
+no fruit. (8)And some fell on good ground, and produced fruit, growing
+up, and increasing, and yielded one part thirty fold, and another
+sixty, and another an hundred. (9)And he said unto them, He that hath
+ears to hear, let him hear. (10)But when they were alone, those who
+were about him with the twelve, asked him the meaning of the parable.
+(11)And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the
+kingdom of God; but to those who are without, all things are in
+parables: (12)That seeing they may see, yet not perceive; and hearing
+may hear, yet not understand; lest at any time they should be
+converted, and their sins be forgiven them. (13)And he saith to them,
+Know ye not this parable? and how will ye know all parables? (14)The
+sower soweth the word. (15)Now these are they by the road side; where
+the word is sown; and when they have heard, immediately Satan cometh,
+and taketh away the word sown on their hearts: (16)and these in like
+manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil; who when they have
+heard the word, instantly with joy receive it; (17)and have no root in
+themselves, but are temporary _professors_: afterwards, when
+tribulation cometh or persecution for the word's sake, immediately they
+are offended. (18)And those are the sown among the thorns; such as are
+hearers of the word; (19)but the anxious cares of this world, and the
+seducing nature of wealth, and inordinate desires after other things
+entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. (20)And these
+are they who are sown on the good ground, such as hear the word, and
+receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirty fold, and some sixty,
+and some an hundred.
+
+(21)And he said unto them, Is a lamp brought out to be put under a
+bushel, or under a bed, and not to be placed on a stand? (22)For there
+is nothing hid, but that it should be brought to light, nor is any
+thing concealed, but that it should come into open day. (23)If any man
+hath ears to hear, let him hear. (24)And he said unto them, Take heed
+what ye hear: with the measure ye mete, shall it be measured back to
+you; and something over shall be given to you that hear. (25)For to him
+that hath, there shall more be given to him; but he that hath not, even
+that which he hath shall be taken away from him.
+
+(26)And he said, The kingdom of heaven is of that kind, as if a man
+should cast seed into his field; (27)and sleep and rise, night and day,
+and the sown corn should sprout, and grow into length, he knoweth not
+how: (28)for the earth, naturally prolific, beareth fruit; first the
+blade, then the ear, then the full corn in the ear. (29)But when the
+grain is ready, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because harvest
+is come.
+
+(30)And he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God, and under
+what parabolic figure shall I represent it? (31)It is like a grain of
+mustard, which when it is sown in the earth, is among the least of all
+the seeds which are upon the earth: (32)but when it is sown, it groweth
+up and becomes greater than all herbaceous plants, and produceth vast
+branches; so that the birds of the air may roost under the shadow of
+it. (33)And with many such like parables spake he to them the word.
+(34)And without a parable spake he not unto them; but in private he
+explained them all to his disciples.
+
+(35)And the same day he saith unto them, as the evening shut in, Let us
+pass over to the other side. (36)And sending the multitude away, they
+took him just as he was in the vessel; and there were also some other
+little vessels with him. (37)And a great hurricane arose, and the waves
+broke into the vessel, so that it was now full of water: (38)and he was
+in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awoke him, and say unto
+him, Master, is it no concern to thee that we are perishing? (39)And
+rising, he with authority charged the wind, and said to the sea,
+Silence! be still! And the wind subsided, and there was a great calm.
+(40)And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? How is it that ye have
+not confidence? (41)And they were filled with the most reverential awe,
+and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind
+and the sea obey him?
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+AND they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the
+Gadarenes. (2)And as he was going out of the vessel, immediately there
+met him a man with an unclean spirit, (3)coming out of the tombs; who
+had his abode among the tombs; and no man could secure him, not even
+with chains; (4)for he had been often bound with fetters and chains,
+and the chains were burst asunder by him, and the fetters broken in
+pieces, and no man was able to master him: (5)and continually night and
+day he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, screaming, and cutting
+himself with stones. (6)But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and
+worshipped him, (7)and crying with a loud voice, said, What have I to
+do with thee, Jesus thou Son of God most high? I adjure thee by God,
+that thou dost not send me to torment. (8)(For he had said unto him,
+Come out, unclean spirit, from the man.) (9)And he interrogated him,
+What is thy name? and he replied, saying, Legion is my name; for we are
+many. (10)And he entreated him much that he would not send them out of
+the country. (11)And a great herd of swine was there feeding on the
+mountain: (12)and all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the
+swine, that we may enter into them. (13)And immediately Jesus permitted
+them. And the unclean spirits going forth, entered into the swine; and
+the herd rushed violently down a precipice into the sea (they were
+about two thousand), and were suffocated in the sea. (14)Then the
+swineherds fled, and carried the tidings into the city and into the
+country. And they went out to see what was done. (15)And they came to
+Jesus, and saw the demoniac that had the legion, seated and clothed,
+and in his sound mind: and they were afraid. (16)And they who saw the
+transaction, told them how it had been with the demoniac, and
+concerning the swine. (17)And they began to entreat him to depart out
+of their coasts.
+
+(18)And when he embarked on board the vessel, the demoniac besought
+him, that he might go with him. (19)But Jesus did not permit him, but
+said to him, Go to thine house, and to thy friends, and tell them how
+great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on
+thee. (20)And he went out, and began to publish in Decapolis, what
+great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled.
+
+(21)And when Jesus had passed over again in the vessel to the other
+side, a vast multitude came together unto him; and he was by the sea
+side. (22)And, behold, there cometh to him one of the rulers of the
+synagogue, named Jairus; and seeing him, fell at his feet, (23)and
+entreated him importunately, saying, My little daughter is at the last
+gasp; wilt thou come, and lay thy hands upon her, that she may recover,
+and she shall live. (24)And he went with him: and there followed him a
+great crowd, and they thronged him. (25)And a certain woman, having a
+flux of blood twelve years, (26)and had suffered much from many
+physicians; and had expended all she had, and was nothing better, but
+rather growing worse and worse; (27)when she heard of Jesus, came in
+the crowd behind him, and touched his garment: (28)for she said, If I
+but touch his clothes, I shall recover. (29)And instantly the fountain
+of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was cured
+of her afflictive disease. (30)And Jesus immediately perceiving in
+himself that miraculous power had gone forth from him, turning about in
+the crowd, said, Who touched my garments? (31)And his disciples said to
+him, Thou seest the crowd thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched
+me? (32)And he looked round to see her who had done this. (33)Then the
+woman, fearful and trembling, knowing what had been done in her, came
+and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. (34)And he said
+unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace, and be
+whole from thy distressing disease.
+
+(35)And while he was yet speaking, they came from the ruler of the
+synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; why dost thou trouble
+the master any further? (36)But Jesus, instantly hearing the account
+given, said to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.
+(37)And he permitted no person to follow him, but Peter, and James, and
+John a brother of James. (38)And he cometh to the house of the ruler of
+the synagogue, and seeth the confusion, as they were greatly lamenting
+and making loud moanings. (39)And entering in he saith, Why make ye
+this uproar, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. (40)And
+they derided him; but he thrusting them all out, took the father and
+the mother of the maiden, and those who were with him, and went in
+where the damsel was laid out. (41)And taking the hand of the damsel,
+he saith unto her, Talitha cumi! which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I
+say unto thee, arise! (42)And immediately the damsel arose and walked
+about, for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with vast
+astonishment. (43)And he very strongly charged them that no person
+should know it; and ordered something to be given her to eat.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+AND he went out thence, and came into his native country; and his
+disciples followed him. (2)And when the sabbath came, he began to teach
+in the synagogue: and many when they heard him were amazed, saying,
+Whence hath this man these things? and what is the wisdom given to him,
+that even such miracles are done by his hands? (3)Is not this the
+carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, and Judah
+and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended
+at him. (4)Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without honour,
+save in his native place, and among his relations, and in his own
+family. (5)And he could not do there any miracle, except that laying
+his hands on a few sick persons he cured them. (6)And he marvelled at
+their infidelity.
+
+And he went about the villages around, teaching. (7)And called the
+twelve, and began to send them two and two, and gave them authority
+over unclean spirits. (8)And he commanded them, that they should take
+nothing for the journey, except a staff only; neither scrip, nor bread,
+nor even brass money in their purse: (9)wearing sandals, and not to be
+clothed with two coats. (10)And he said unto them, Wheresoever ye enter
+into a family, there abide until ye depart thence. (11)And as many as
+shall not receive you, neither hearken to you, when ye go from thence,
+shake off the dust from beneath your feet, for a testimony against
+them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and
+Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city. (12)And going
+forth, they preached, that men should repent. (13)And they cast out
+many devils, and anointed with oil many sick persons, and cured them.
+
+(14)And king Herod heard it (for his name was celebrated), and he said,
+This is John the Baptist, he is risen from the dead, and therefore
+miracles are wrought by him. (15)Others said, That it is Elias; and
+others said, He is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. (16)But when
+Herod heard it, he said, This is John whom I beheaded; he is risen from
+the dead. (17)For Herod himself had sent and seized upon John, and
+bound him in prison, for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife;
+because he had married her. (18)For John said to Herod, It is not
+lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. (19)Therefore Herodias bore
+him a rooted resentment, and would have slain him; yet could not:
+(20)for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man;
+and paid great attention to him and when he heard him, did many things,
+and heard him with delight. (21)And a favourable day being come for her
+purpose, when Herod on his birth-day made a supper for his nobles, and
+military commanders, and the principal personages of Galilee; (22)and
+the daughter of this Herodias coming in, and dancing, and delighting
+Herod, and his company, the king said to the damsel, Ask me whatsoever
+thou wilt, and I will give it thee. (23)And he swore unto her, That
+whatsoever thou shalt ask, I will give thee, even to the half of my
+kingdom. (24)Then she went out and said to her mother, What shall I
+ask? and she said, The head of John the Baptist. (25)And she came in
+immediately with eagerness to the king, and asked, saying, I desire
+that thou wilt give me on the spot, in a charger, the head of John the
+Baptist. (26)And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet on account of his
+oath, and those who sat with him, he would not refuse her. (27)And the
+king immediately sending a centinel, commanded his head to be brought
+thither: and he went, and beheaded him in the prison, (28)and brought
+his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave
+it to her mother. (29)And when his disciples heard it, they came and
+took up his corpse, and laid it in a sepulchre.
+
+(30)And the disciples came together unto Jesus, and told him all
+things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. (31)And he
+said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and
+repose a little while: for there were multitudes coming and going, so
+that they had not even time to eat. (32)And they went into a desert
+place in a vessel privately. (33)And the multitudes observed them going
+off, and many knew him, and ran thither on foot out of all the cities,
+and got before them, and came together unto him. (34)And Jesus, when he
+landed, saw a vast multitude, and was moved with companion towards
+them, for they were as sheep having no shepherd: and he began to teach
+them many things. (35)And when great part of the day was already gone,
+his disciples coming to him said, This is a desert place, and much of
+the day is already gone: (36)send them away, that they may go into the
+country places and villages around, and buy themselves bread; for they
+have nothing to eat. (37)But he answering said unto them, Give ye them
+to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy the value of two
+hundred denarii, in loaves, and give them to eat? (38)But he said to
+them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they
+said, Five, and two fishes. (39)And he commanded them to seat them all
+by companies on the green grass: (40)and they lay along row against
+row, a hundred deep, and fifty wide. (41)And taking the five loaves and
+the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the
+loaves, and gave them to the disciples, that they should set them
+before them, and the two fishes he divided among them all. (42)And they
+did all eat, and were filled: (43)and they took up twelve baskets full
+of the fragments, and of the fishes. (44)And they who did eat of the
+loaves, were about five thousand men.
+
+(45)And immediately he compelled his disciples to go on board the
+vessel, and to go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he
+sent the multitude away. (46)And having bid them farewell, he went into
+a mountain to pray. (47)And when the evening was come, the vessel was
+in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land. (48)And he saw
+them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them:
+and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon
+the sea, and seemed intending to pass by them. (49)But when they saw
+him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and
+screamed out: (50)for they all saw him, and were greatly agitated: and
+straitway he spoke to them, and said, Take courage, it is I, be not
+terrified. (51)And he went up to them into the vessel, and the wind
+ceased and they were beyond all imagination amazed in themselves, and
+lost in wonder. (52)For they reflected not upon the loaves, for their
+heart was hardened.
+
+(53)And when they had passed over, they came to the land of
+Gennesareth, and went on shore. (54)And when they came out of the
+vessel, immediately perceiving him, (55)running through all parts of
+that country, they began to carry about on couches those who were
+afflicted with diseases, wherever they heard that he was. (56)And
+wherever they entered into villages or cities, or country places, they
+laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch,
+if but the fringe on his garment; and as many as touched it, were
+cured.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+AND the Pharisees, and some of the scribes, who came from Jerusalem,
+collected together around him. (2)And seeing some of his disciples
+eating bread with hands unclean, that is, unwashed, they found fault.
+(3)For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands to
+the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. (4)And coming
+from the market, unless they have washed, they never eat. And there are
+many other things which they have by tradition received to observe, as
+the washings of cups, and pots, and vessels of brass, and couches.
+(5)Then the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, Why do not thy
+disciples walk conformable to the tradition of the elders, but eat
+bread with unwashed hands? (6)Then he answering said to them, Well did
+Isaiah prophesy concerning you hypocrites, as it is written[12], "This
+people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
+(7)Now vainly do they worship me, while teaching doctrines the
+commandments of men." (8)For leaving the command of God, ye adhere to
+the tradition of men, the washings of pots and cups; and many other
+such like things ye practise. (9)And he said to them, Strangely do ye
+make void the command of God, that ye may observe your tradition.
+(10)For Moses said[13], "Honour thy father and thy mother:" and "he
+that curseth father or mother, let him assuredly be put to death[14]."
+(11)But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban
+(that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee
+from me; (12)then ye permit him no more to do any thing for his father,
+or his mother; (13)abrogating the word of God by the tradition, which
+ye have transmitted down; and many such like things ye do.
+
+(14)And he called to him all the multitude, and said unto them, hear me
+all of you, and understand. (15)There is nothing from without a man,
+that entering into him, can make him unclean: but the things which come
+out from him, these are the things which make a man unclean. (16)If any
+man hath ears to hear, let him hear. (17)And when he was come into the
+house from the multitude, his disciples asked him concerning the
+parable. (18)And he saith to them, Are ye also so defective of
+intelligence? Do you not consider, that every thing from without that
+entereth into a man, cannot make him unclean? (19)because it entereth
+not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out into the vault,
+carrying off all the impurities of the food. (20)But, said he, what
+cometh out of a man, that makes a man unclean. (21)For from within out
+of the heart of men proceed wicked reasonings, adulteries, whoredoms,
+murders, (22)thefts, inordinate cravings, mischievous actions, knavery,
+lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, folly: (23)all these wicked
+things come from within, and render a person unclean.
+
+(24)And rising, he departed thence into the confines of Tyre and Sidon;
+and entering into a house, desired that no man should know it: yet he
+could not be hid. (25)For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an
+unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet. (26)The woman was a Greek, a
+Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that the devil might be
+cast out of her daughter. (27)And Jesus said unto her, Let the children
+first be fed, for it is not proper to take the children's bread, and
+throw it to the dogs. (28)But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord,
+yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. (29)And he
+said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy
+daughter. (30)And going to her house, she found the devil gone out, and
+her daughter laid on a couch.
+
+(31)And again departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came to
+the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.
+(32)And they bring him a deaf man, who could scarcely articulate; and
+they entreat him to put his hand upon him. (33)And he took him aside
+out of the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and spitting, he
+touched his tongue; (34)and looking up to heaven, he heaved a deep
+sigh, and saith unto him, Ephphatha! that is, Be opened. (35)And
+instantly his ears were opened, and the tie of his tongue loosed, and
+he spake distinctly. (36)And he charged them that they should tell no
+man: but the more he charged, the more abundantly they published it
+abroad. (37)And they were astonished beyond all imagination, saying, He
+hath done all things admirably; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and
+the dumb to speak.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+IN those days the multitude being exceedingly great, and having nothing
+to eat, Jesus calling his disciples to him, said unto them, (2)I have
+compassion on the multitude, for they have stayed with me already three
+days, and have nothing to eat: (3)and if I send them away fasting to
+their houses, they will faint on the road; for many of them came from a
+great distance. (4)His disciples answered him, Whence can a man here in
+the desert satisfy these with bread? (5)And he asked them, How many
+loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. (6)And he commanded the multitude
+to recline in order on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, having
+given thanks he brake them, and gave to his disciples, that they should
+set before the people; and they distributed them to the multitude.
+(7)And they had a few small fishes; and blessing, he commanded to set
+these also before them. (8)And they did eat and were filled and they
+took up what remained of the fragments, seven baskets. (9)And the
+persons who had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
+(10)And immediately going into the vessel with his disciples, he came
+into the coasts of Dalmanutha.
+
+(11)Then the Pharisees came out, and began to question him, seeking of
+him a sign from heaven, tempting him. (12)And fetching a deep sigh from
+his very soul, he saith, Why seeketh this generation a sign? verily I
+tell you, no sign shall be given to this generation. (13)And leaving
+them, going again on board the vessel, he departed to the other side.
+
+(14)And they had forgotten to take bread, and had not with them in the
+vessel but a single loaf. (15)And he earnestly charged them, saying,
+Beware, take heed of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of
+Herod. (16)And they talked the matter over among themselves, saying,
+This is because we have no loaves of bread. (17)And Jesus knowing it
+said unto them, Why reason ye together, because ye have no loaves? Do
+ye not yet consider, nor understand? Have ye your heart yet hardened?
+(18)Having eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do
+ye not remember? (19)When I broke the five loaves among the five
+thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto
+him, Twelve. (20)And when the seven loaves among the four thousand, how
+many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They said, Seven. (21)And he
+said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?
+
+(22)And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring him a blind man, and
+entreat him that he would touch him. (23)And he took the blind man by
+the hand, and led him without the city; and spitting on his eyes, he
+laid his hands upon him, and asked him if he saw aught. (24)And looking
+up, he said, I see men walking, as trees. (25)Then again he put his
+hands upon his eyes, and made him look up again: and he was entirely
+restored, and saw all men distinctly. (26)And he sent him away unto his
+own house, saying, Neither enter thou into the city, nor speak to any
+in the city.
+
+(27)And Jesus and his disciples went out into the towns of Caesarea
+Philippi: and on the road he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who
+do men say that I am? (28)And they answered, John the Baptist: others
+say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. (29)And he said unto them,
+But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering, said unto him, Thou
+art the Messiah. (30)And he strictly enjoined them, that they should
+tell no man of this.
+
+(31)And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many
+things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes,
+and be slain, and after three days rise again. (32)And he spake this
+saying openly. And Peter taking him aside, began to remonstrate with
+him. (33)But he turned himself around, and seeing his disciples, he
+rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou dost not
+relish the things which are of God, but those that are of men.
+
+(34)Then calling to him the multitude, with his disciples, he said to
+them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up
+his cross, and follow me. (35)For whosoever would preserve his life
+shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the
+Gospel, he shall preserve it. (36)For what would it profit a man,
+though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss
+of his own soul? (37)Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
+(38)For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, before this
+adulterous and sinful generation; of him will the Son of man also be
+ashamed, when he shall come in the glory of his Father, with the holy
+angels.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AND he said unto them, I tell you of a certainty, that there are some
+standing here who shall not taste of death, until they see the kingdom
+of God come with power.
+
+(2)And six days after Jesus taketh with him Peter and James and John,
+only, and carrieth them up with him into an exceeding high mountain in
+great privacy; and was transfigured before them. (3)His garments became
+glistering, exceeding white, like snow; such as no fuller upon earth
+can whiten. (4)And there appeared to him Elias with Moses: and they
+were conversing with Jesus. (5)Then Peter addressing him, said unto
+him, Master, it is desirable for us to be here: and let us erect three
+tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. (6)For he
+knew not what he should say: for they were very much affrighted. (7)And
+there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of
+the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. (8)And instantly
+looking round, they saw no man any longer with them, but Jesus only.
+(9)And as they were coming down from the mountain, he strictly charged
+them, that they should tell no man what they had seen, till after the
+Son of man should have arisen from the dead. (10)And they caught at
+that word, considering among themselves what this rising from the dead
+could mean.
+
+(11)And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes, that Elias must
+come first? (12)Then he answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh
+first, and will reform all things; and how speaks the scripture of the
+Son of man? That he must suffer many things, and be treated with
+contempt. (13)But I say unto you, that Elias is come, and they have
+done to him whatsoever they chose, as it is written of him.
+
+(14)And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great crowd around
+them, and the scribes disputing with them. (15)And immediately all the
+multitude, when they beheld him, were struck with amazement, and coming
+to him, saluted him. (16)And he asked the scribes, What are ye
+disputing about among yourselves? (17)And one of the people addressing
+him, said, Master, I have brought my son to thee, who hath a dumb
+spirit; (18)and wherever he seizeth him, he throws him into strong
+convulsions: and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and pines
+away. And I spoke to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and
+they were unable. (19)Then addressing him, he said, O faithless
+generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with
+you? bring him to me. (20)And they brought him unto him. And seeing
+him, instantly the spirit threw him into convulsions; and falling to
+the ground, he rolled about, foaming at the mouth. (21)And he asked his
+father, For how long a time hath this been the case with him? And he
+replied, From his infancy. (22)And often it hath cast him into the
+fire, and into water, to destroy him: but if thou art able, have
+compassion upon us, and help us. (23)Then said Jesus unto him, This _is
+the point_: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that
+believeth. (24)And immediately the father of the child said with tears,
+I believe, Lord! help my unbelief! (25)Then Jesus, seeing that the
+multitude were running up to him, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to
+him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and
+enter into him no more. (26)And screaming, and convulsing him
+violently, it came out: and the child lay as if dead; insomuch that
+many said, He is dead. (27)But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him
+up; and he arose. (28)And when he was come into the house, the
+disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast it out? (29)And he
+said to them, this kind can be driven out by nothing but prayer and
+fasting.
+
+(30)And going from thence, they passed through Galilee: and he would
+not have any person know it. (31)For he taught his disciples, and said
+unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they
+shall kill him: and after being killed, the third day he shall rise
+again. (32)But they understood not the meaning of that declaration, and
+were afraid to ask him.
+
+(33)And he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he asked
+them, What was the subject of your dispute among yourselves on the
+road? (34)But they held their peace. For they had been disputing with
+each other on the road, which was the greatest. (35)And when he was
+seated, he called the twelve, and saith to them, If any man desires to
+be the first, let him be last of all, and servant of all. (36)And
+taking a little boy, he set him in the midst of them: and taking him in
+his arms, he said unto them, (37)Whosoever shall receive one of such
+little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me,
+receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me.
+
+(38)Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy
+name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him,
+because he did not follow us. (39)Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for
+there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be
+able presently after to speak evil of me. (40)For he that is not
+against us, is for us. (41)For whosoever shall give you even a cup of
+water to drink in my name, because ye belong to the Messiah, verily I
+say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. (42)And whosoever
+shall give occasion of offence to one of these little ones who believe
+in me, it were desirable for him rather that a milestone were hanged
+about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea. (43)And if thy hand
+cause thee to offend, cut it off: it were better for thee to enter into
+life maimed, than having both hands to go into hell, into the fire that
+never will be quenched: (44)where their worm dieth not, and the fire is
+not quenched. (45)And if thy foot cause thee to offend, cut it off: it
+is better for thee to enter into life halting, than having both feet to
+be cast into hell, into the fire which never can be quenched: (46)where
+the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. (47)And if thine eye
+cause thee to offend, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into
+the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into
+the fire of hell: (48)where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not
+quenched. (49)For every one shall be salted with fire, and every victim
+shall be sprinkled with salt. (50)Salt is good: but if the salt become
+insipid, with what will you season it? have salt in yourselves, and
+live in peace with each other.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+AND arising, he went from thence into the coasts of Judea, through the
+country on the other side of the Jordan; and again the multitudes came
+together unto him; and as his custom was, he again taught them. (2)And
+the Pharisees coming to him, put a question to him, Is it lawful for a
+husband to put away his wife? tempting him. (3)He answered and said
+unto them, What did Moses command you? (4)They said, Moses permitted to
+write a bill of divorce, and to put her away. (5)Then Jesus answering
+said unto them, For the hardness of your hearts he wrote you that
+ordinance. (6)But from the beginning of the creation, God made them
+male and female; (7)and said, For this cause shall a man forsake father
+and mother, and shall adhere to his wife; (8)and they two shall be one
+flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh. (9)What therefore
+God hath yoked together, let no man separate. (10)And in the house the
+disciples again asked him of this matter. (11)And he said unto them,
+Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth
+adultery against her: (12)and if a wife put away her husband, and
+marrieth another, she committeth adultery.
+
+(13)And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch
+them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them. (14)But when
+Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little
+children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom
+of heaven. (15)Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the
+kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it.
+(16)And he took them in his arms, and laying his hand upon them, gave
+them his benediction.
+
+(17)And as he went out to the road, a person ran to him, and kneeling
+down, asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit
+eternal life? (18)Then said Jesus unto him, Why callest thou me good?
+there is none good but one, even God. (19)Thou knowest the
+commandments, Do not commit adultery; Do not murder; Do not steal; Do
+not bear false witness; Honour thy father and mother. (20)Then he
+replying, said, Master, all these things have I observed from my youth.
+(21)Then Jesus looking upon him, loved him, and said to him, In one
+thing thou art defective: go, sell all that thou hast, and give to the
+poor; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up thy
+cross, and follow me. (22)And groaning over this speech, he went away
+sorrowful: for he had many estates. (23)And Jesus looking round, said
+to his disciples, How difficultly shall they who have riches enter into
+the kingdom of God! (24)Then his disciples were astonished at these
+words. But Jesus again addressing them, said unto them, Children, how
+difficult is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom
+of God! (25)It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a
+needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (26)And
+they were exceedingly amazed, saying among themselves, Who then can be
+saved? (27)And Jesus looking upon them, said, With men it is
+impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
+
+(28)And Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed
+thee. (29)Then Jesus in reply said, Verily I say unto you, there is no
+man who hath left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother,
+or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake and the Gospel's, (30)who
+shall not receive an hundred-fold more now, at this very time, houses,
+and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with
+persecution, and in the world to come life everlasting. (31)But many
+first, will be last; and the last, first.
+
+(32)And they were on the road going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was
+advancing before them: and they were astonished; and followed him full
+of fear. And again taking the twelve aside, he began to tell them what
+things were about to befall him: (33)For, lo! said he, we are going up
+to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests,
+and to the scribes; and they will condemn him to death, and will
+deliver him to the Gentiles: (34)and they will insult him, and scourge
+him, and spit upon him, and kill him: and the third day he shall rise
+again.
+
+(35)And James and John the sons of Zebedee came to him, saying, Master,
+we desire that thou shouldst do for us whatsoever we request. (36)He
+said unto them, What will ye that I should do for you? (37)They say
+unto him, Grant us to sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on
+thy left, in thy glory. (38)Then Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what
+ye ask: can ye drink of the cup which I drink? and be baptised with the
+baptism with which I am baptised? (39)And they said unto him, We are
+able. Then said Jesus unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup of
+which I drink; and be baptised with the baptism with which I am
+baptised: (40)but to sit on my right-hand, and on my left, is not mine
+to give; but to those for whom it is prepared. (41)And when the ten
+heard it, they began to be indignant against James and John. (42)But
+Jesus called them, and said to them, Ye know that they who appear to
+rule over the Gentiles, lord it over them; and their great men exercise
+dominion over them. (43)But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever
+will be great among you let him be your servant: (44)and whosoever will
+be first, let him be the servant of all. (45)For the Son of man came
+not to be waited upon, but to be a servant, and to give his life a
+ransom for many.
+
+(46)And they came to Jericho. And as he was going out of Jericho with
+his disciples, and a great multitude, Bartimeus, the blind, the son of
+Timeus, sat by the road-side begging: (47)and hearing that Jesus of
+Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, and say, O Son of David,
+Jesus, have mercy on me! (48)And many chid him, that he should be
+silent: but he cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on
+me! (49)And Jesus stood still, and ordered him to be called: and they
+call the blind man, saying to him, Cheer up, arise; he calleth thee.
+(50)Then casting off his cloak, he arose, and came to Jesus. (51)And
+Jesus addressing him, said, What dost thou wish that I should do for
+thee? And the blind man said to him, Rabboni, that I may receive my
+sight! (52)Then said Jesus unto him, Go thy way: thy faith hath saved
+thee. And immediately he received sight, and followed Jesus in the
+road.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+AND when he drew nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, to the
+mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, (2)and saith unto them,
+Go into the village opposite to you: and immediately as you enter it,
+you will find a foal tied, on which no man yet hath rode; loose him,
+and bring him hither. (3)And if any man say to you, Why do ye this?
+say, That the Lord hath need of it; and immediately he will send it
+hither. (4)And they went, and found the foal tied to a gate without,
+where two ways met; and they untie him. (5)Then some of those who stood
+by, said unto them, What are ye about, untying the colt? (6)Then they
+said unto them, as Jesus commanded them: and they permitted them to do
+it. (7)And they brought the colt to Jesus, and put on him their
+garments; and he rode upon it. (8)And multitudes spread their garments
+on the road: and others cut off boughs from the trees, and strewed them
+on the road. (9)And they who went before, and who followed after,
+cried, saying, Hosanna: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the
+Lord. (10)Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that is coming in
+the name of the Lord: hosanna in the highest. (11)And Jesus entered
+into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and looking round about upon all
+things, it being now even-tide, he departed to Bethany with the twelve.
+(12)And on the morrow, as they were coming out of Bethany, he was
+hungry: (13)and seeing a fig-tree at a distance, full of leaves, he
+went to it, expecting probably that he might find some fruit upon it:
+and when he came to it, he found none, only leaves: for it was not a
+_good_ season for figs. (14)And Jesus spake and said to it, Let no man
+eat fruit from thee henceforth for ever. And his disciples heard him.
+
+(15)And they came to Jerusalem and Jesus entered into the temple, and
+began to cast out those who sold and bought in the temple, and
+overturned the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of those who
+sold doves; (16)and would not suffer that any person should carry a
+vessel through the temple. (17)And he taught them, saying, Is it not
+written, that "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all
+nations?" but ye have made it a den of thieves. (18)And the scribes and
+chief priests heard him, and sought how they might destroy him: for
+they were afraid of him, because all the people were exceedingly struck
+with his teaching, (19)And when the evening came, he went away out of
+the city.
+
+(20)And in the morning, as they were passing by, they saw the fig-tree
+withered from the roots. (21)And Peter reminding him said, Rabbi,
+behold, the fig-tree which thou cursedst is withered away. (22)And
+Jesus answering said to them, Have faith in God. (23)For verily I say
+to you, That whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou lifted up,
+and be thou cast into the sea; and shall harbour no doubt in his heart,
+but believe that what he saith shall come to pass; whatsoever he may
+speak shall be done for him. (24)Therefore I say unto you, That all
+things whatever ye ask in prayer, believe that ye shall receive them,
+and they shall be given you. (25)And when ye stand praying, forgive, if
+ye have a matter against any man: that your Father also who is in
+heaven may forgive you your trespasses. (26)But if ye forgive not,
+neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
+
+(27)And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the
+temple, the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, come to
+him, (28)and say to him, By what authority doest thou these things? and
+who gave thee this authority, that thou shouldest do these things?
+(29)Then Jesus answering said unto them, I also will ask you one
+question; and answer me; and I will tell you by what authority I do
+these things. (30)The baptism of John, was it of heaven, or of men?
+answer me. (31)And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply,
+From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? (32)but if
+we say of men--they feared the people: for all men held John to be in
+truth a prophet. (33)And they answering said to Jesus, We do not know.
+And Jesus in reply said to them, Neither do I tell you by what
+authority I do these things.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+AND he began to speak to them in parables. A man planted a vineyard,
+and set a hedge around it, and digged a wine-press, and built a tower,
+and let it out to husbandmen, and went abroad. (2)And in the season he
+sent a servant to the husbandmen, that he might receive from the
+husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. (3)But they took him, and beat
+him, and sent him away empty. (4)And again he sent unto them another
+servant; and they cut the account short with him, by stoning him, and
+sent him away shamefully treated. (5)And again he sent another; and
+him, they slew; and many others, some of whom they beat, and others
+they killed. (6)Now he had yet one son, his beloved, and he sent him
+unto them last, saying, They will reverence my son. (7)But these
+husbandmen said to each other, This is the heir; come, let us kill him,
+and the inheritance will be our own. (8)And they took him, and killed
+him, and cast him out of the vineyard. (9)What then will the lord of
+the vineyard do? He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give
+his vineyard to others. (10)Have ye never read this scripture? "The
+stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the
+corner: (11)this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our
+eyes." (12)And they sought to seize him, and were afraid of the people:
+for they knew that he had spoken this parable against them: and leaving
+him, they departed.
+
+(13)And they sent unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the
+Herodians, that they might entrap him in discourse. (14)And they come
+and say to him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest not for
+any man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way
+of God in truth: Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar, or not?
+(15)shall we pay, or shall we not pay it? but he, perceiving their
+hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a denarius, that I
+may see it. (16)And they brought it. And he said unto them, Whose
+figure and inscription is this? they say unto him, Caesar's. (17)And
+Jesus addressing them, said, Render the things which are Caesar's, to
+Caesar; and what belongs to God, to God. And they marvelled at him.
+
+(18)And the Sadducees come to him, who say that there is no
+resurrection; and they put a question to him, saying, (19)Master, Moses
+left it in writing for us, that if a man's brother die, and leave a
+wife, and leave no children; that his brother should take his wife, and
+raise up seed for his brother. (20)Now there were seven brothers; and
+the first took a wife, and dying left no issue: (21)and the second took
+her, and died, and neither did he leave issue; and the third in like
+manner. (22)And the seven had her, and left no issue. Last of all died
+also the wife. (23)In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise,
+whose wife of them shall she be? for the seven had the very same wife.
+(24)And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, from
+not knowing the scriptures, and the power of God? (25)For when they
+rise from the dead, they will neither marry, nor be given in marriage;
+but they are as the angels which are in heaven. (26)But concerning the
+dead, that they do rise; have ye not read in the book of Moses, how God
+spake to him at the bush, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God
+of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? (27)He is not the God of the dead, but
+the God of the living. Ye are therefore vastly erroneous.
+
+(28)And one of the scribes coming, and hearing them questioning him,
+perceiving that he had answered them admirably, asked him, Which is the
+first commandment of all? (29)Then Jesus replied to him, The first of
+all the commandments is, Hear O Israel; the Lord thy God is one Lord:
+(30)and thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and with
+all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. This is
+the first commandment. (31)And the second, like it, is this; Thou shalt
+love thy neighbour as thyself: there is no greater commandment than
+these. (32)And the scribe said unto him, Admirably, Master! thou hast
+spoken the very truth: for there is one God; and there is no other
+besides him: (33)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 better than all burnt offerings, and
+sacrifices. (34)And Jesus perceiving that he had answered as a man of
+intelligence, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.
+And no man thenceforth presumed to question him.
+
+(35)And Jesus addressing them said, as he taught in the temple, How say
+the scribes that the Messiah is the Son of David? (36)for David himself
+saith by the Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou at my right
+hand, until I make thy enemies the foot-stool for thy feet. (37)David
+himself therefore calleth him Lord; and whence then is he his son? And
+a vast multitude heard him with delight.
+
+(38)And he spake to them in the course of his teaching, Beware of the
+scribes, who love to go about in trailing robes, and like salutations
+in the places of concourse, (39)and the principal seats in the
+synagogues, and the first couch at suppers: (40)who devour widows'
+houses, and in pretence make long prayers: such shall receive greater
+damnation.
+
+(41)And as Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, he saw a multitude
+casting money into the treasury: and many who were rich cast in many
+_pieces_. (42)And one poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which is a
+farthing. (43)And having called his disciples, he said unto them, I
+tell you truly, that this poor widow hath cast in more than all who
+have cast into the treasury: (44)for all they have cast in of their
+superfluities; but she from her indigence hath cast in all that she
+had, even her whole substance.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+AND as he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said unto
+him, Master, behold what vast stones, and what structures! (2)And Jesus
+answering said to him, Beholdest thou these magnificent structures?
+there shall not be left one stone upon another which shall not be
+thrown down. (3)And as he was sitting on the mount of Olives, opposite
+the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
+(4)Tell us, when shall these things be? and what is the sign when all
+these things shall come to pass? (5)Then Jesus answering them, began to
+say, Beware that no man deceive you: (6)for many will come in my name,
+saying, I am the Messiah; and shall deceive many. (7)But when ye hear
+of wars, and rumours of wars, be not troubled: for these things must
+be; but the end is not yet. (8)And nation shall rise up against nation,
+and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers
+places, and there shall be famines and commotions: these are the
+beginnings of sorrows. (9)But take ye heed to yourselves: for they
+shall deliver you up to their sanhedrims, and to the synagogues; ye
+shall be beaten with rods, and be set before kings and governors for my
+name's sake, for a testimony unto them. (10)And the Gospel must first
+be preached to all nations. (11)But when delivering you up, they shall
+bring you to the bar, be not previously anxious what ye shall say,
+neither premeditate: for it shall be given to you at that very hour,
+what ye shall speak: for it is not you, who are speaking, but the Holy
+Ghost. (12)And brother shall deliver up brother unto death, and the
+father the son: and children shall rise up against their parents, and
+cause them to be put to death. (13)And ye shall be hated of all men for
+my name's sake. But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be
+saved. (14)But when ye see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by
+the prophet Daniel, standing where it ought not (let him that readeth
+observe), then let those who are in Judea fly to the mountains: (15)and
+let not him who is on the roof go down into the house, nor enter into
+it, to carry away any thing out of the house: (16)and he that is in the
+field, let him not return back to take his garment. (17)But wo to those
+who are big with child, and who have infants at their breasts in those
+days! (18)And pray that your flight be not in winter. (19)For these
+days shall bring tribulation, such as the like hath never been from the
+beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, and never
+shall be more. (20)And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh
+would have been preserved: but for the sake of those elect, whom he
+hath elected, he hath shortened the days. (21)And then, if any man say
+to you, Lo, here is the Messiah! or, lo there! believe it not. (22)For
+many false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and shall propose
+signs and wonders to deceive, if it were possible, even the elect.
+(23)But be ye on your guard: lo! I have told you all things: (24)but in
+those days, after that distressing season, the sun shall be darkened,
+and the moon shall not emit her light; (25)and the stars of the heaven
+will be falling, and the powers that are in heaven will be shaken.
+(26)And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds of
+heaven with vast power and glory. (27)And then shall he send his
+angels, and shall gather to him his elect from the four winds, from the
+extremity of the earth to the utmost bound of heaven. (28)Now learn
+from the fig-tree, a parable; When her branch is now become tender, and
+putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh; (29)so also you,
+when ye see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at
+the doors. (30)Verily I say unto you, That this generation shall not
+pass away, until all these things are fulfilled. (31)Heaven and earth
+shall pass away; but my words shall never pass away.
+
+(32)But of that day and hour knoweth no man, nor the angels which are
+in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father. (33)Take ye heed, watch, and
+pray; for ye know not when the time is. (34)As a man going abroad, when
+he left his abode, and gave his servants authority, and to each his
+work, commanded also the porter to watch. (35)Watch ye therefore; for
+ye know not at what time the master of the house cometh, at evening, or
+midnight, or cock-crowing, or in the morning: (36)lest coming suddenly
+he find you asleep. (37)Now what I say to you, I say to all, Watch.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+NOW the passover and the feast of unleavened bread were but two days
+distant; and the chief priests, and the scribes, sought how they might
+seize him by craft, and kill him. (2)But they said, Not on the feast
+day, lest there be a commotion among the people. (3)And when he was at
+Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at table, a woman
+came, having an alabaster vase of ointment, of genuine spikenard, of
+vast value: and breaking the vase, she let it flow down upon his head.
+(4)And there were some who felt indignation within themselves, saying,
+Wherefore is this waste of the ointment made? (5)For it might have been
+sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor. And
+they bitterly murmured against her. (6)Then said Jesus, Let her alone;
+why give ye her uneasiness? she hath performed a laudable act towards
+me. (7)For the poor ye have always with you, and when ye will ye may do
+them good: but me ye have not always. (8)What was in her power she hath
+done; she has seized the opportunity to anoint my body beforehand for
+burial. (9)Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be
+preached through the whole world, there shall, what she hath done, be
+told for a memorial of her.
+
+(10)Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief
+priests, that he might betray him unto them. (11)When they heard it,
+they rejoiced, and promised to give him a sum in silver. And he watched
+how opportunely he might deliver him up.
+
+(12)And on the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the
+passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and
+prepare for thee to eat the passover? (13)And he sent two of his
+disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and a man will meet
+you carrying a pitcher of water, follow him. (14)And where he enters,
+say to the master of the family. That the teacher saith, Where is the
+dining-room, where I may eat the passover with my disciples? (15)And he
+will shew you a large upper room ready furnished: there make
+preparation for us. (16)And his disciples went out, and came into the
+city, and found as he had spoken to them; and they made ready the
+passover.
+
+(17)And when it was evening he came with the twelve. (18)And as they
+sat at table, and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I tell you, That one
+of you, who is eating with me, shall betray me. (19)And they began to
+be very sorry, and to say to him, one by one, Is it I? and another
+said, Is it I? (20)But he answering said to them, It is one of the
+twelve, who is dipping his hand with me into the dish. (21)The Son of
+man indeed goeth, as it is written of him; but wo to that man by whom
+the Son of man is betrayed! it had been desirable for that man if he
+had never been born.
+
+(22)And as they were eating, Jesus taking a loaf, when he had blessed,
+brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
+(23)And taking the cup, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them;
+and they all drank out of it. (24)And he said unto them, This is my
+blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. (25)Verily I say
+unto you, That I will henceforth no more drink of the produce of the
+vine, until that day when I shall drink it new in the kingdom of God.
+
+(26)And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of
+Olives. (27)And Jesus saith to them, All ye will be offended at me this
+night; for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep
+shall be dispersed:" (28)but after I am risen, I will go before you
+into Galilee. (29)Then said Peter unto him, Though all should be
+offended, yet will not I. (30)And Jesus saith to him, Verily I tell
+thee, That to-day, in the course of this very night, before the cock
+crow twice, thou shalt thrice deny me. (31)But he said with more
+vehement assertion, Though I should die with thee, yet would I in no
+wise deny thee. And they all spake also in the same manner.
+
+(32)And they come to a place called Gethsemane, and he saith to his
+disciples, Sit ye here whilst I shall pray. (33)And he taketh Peter,
+and James, and John, with him; and he began to be filled with horrible
+dread, and to be sunk under dejection of spirit: (34)and he saith to
+them, My soul is deeply afflicted even to death: abide here, and watch.
+(35)And he went a little farther forward, and fell on the earth, and
+prayed, that if it were possible the hour might pass from him. (36)And
+he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; remove this cup
+from me, nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt. (37)And he came
+and found them asleep: and saith unto Peter, Sleepest thou? hast thou
+not strength to watch with me a single hour? (38)Watch ye and pray,
+that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but
+the flesh is weak. (39)And again he went away, and prayed, speaking the
+same sentence. (40)And when he returned, he found them again sleeping;
+for their eyes were weighed down: and they knew not what to answer him.
+(41)Then the third time he cometh, and saith unto them, Sleep on now,
+and repose: it is enough, the hour is come; lo! the Son of man is
+betrayed into the hands of sinners; (42)arise, let us go; behold, the
+traitor approaches me. (43)And immediately, while he was yet speaking,
+Judas, one of the twelve, came up, and a great multitude with him, with
+swords and staves, from the chief priests, and scribes, and elders.
+(44)Now he that betrayed him, had given them a countersign, saying,
+Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, seize him, and lead him off
+safely. (45)And coming, he immediately drew up to him and said, Rabbi,
+Rabbi, and kissed him. (46)Then they laid their hands on him, and
+seized him. (47)And one particular person of those who stood by drew
+his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest, and cut off his
+ear. (48)And Jesus addressing them said, Are ye come out as against a
+robber, with swords and staves, to apprehend me? (49)Daily was I with
+you in the temple teaching, and ye laid no hold upon me: but _this is
+done_ that the scriptures might be fulfilled.
+
+(50)Then they all deserting him, fled. (51)And a certain youth followed
+him, having a linen cloth wrapped round his naked body; and the young
+men laid hold of him; (52)and leaving the linen cloth behind, he fled
+naked from them.
+
+(53)And they led Jesus unto the high-priest; and with him were
+assembled all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes.
+(54)And Peter followed him at a distance, until he came into the palace
+of the high-priest: and was seated with the servants, and warming
+himself at the fire.
+
+(55)Then the chief priests, and the whole sanhedrim, sought for witness
+against Jesus, that they might put him to death; yet found none.
+(56)For many bore false witness against him, and their attestations did
+not correspond. (57)And certain persons rising up, bore false witness
+against him, saying, (58)We have heard him affirm, I will destroy this
+temple made with hands, and after three days I will build another not
+made with hands. (59)But even then their testimony was not
+correspondent. (60)So the high-priest rising up in the midst
+interrogated Jesus, Answerest thou nothing? What is it that these
+witness against thee? (61)But he kept silence, and made them not a word
+of reply. Again the high-priest questioned him, and said to him, Art
+thou the Messiah, the Son of the blessed? (62)Then said Jesus, I am.
+And ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power, and
+coming with the clouds of heaven. (63)Then the high-priest rent his
+clothes, and said, What farther need have we of witnesses? (64)Ye have
+heard his blasphemy. What think ye? And they all adjudged him to be
+deserving of death. (65)And some began to spit upon him, and to cover
+his face, and to buffet him, and to say to him, Prophesy: and the
+servants slapped him on the face with their hands.
+
+(66)And as Peter was in the hall, at the lower end, there came to him
+one of the high-priest's maid-servants: (67)and seeing Peter warming
+himself, stedfastly looking at him, she said, Thou also wast with Jesus
+of Nazareth. (68)Then he denied it, saying, I do not so much as know
+him, nor understand what thou art saying. And he went out into the
+vestibule; and the cock crew. (69)And a maid-servant observing him
+again; began to say to those who stood by, This man is one of them.
+(70)Then he denied it again. And after a little while, they who stood
+by said to Peter, Of a certainty thou art one of them; for thou art a
+Galilean, and thy speech is correspondent. (71)Then began he to make
+the most dreadful imprecations, and to swear, I know not the man of
+whom ye speak. (72)And the second time the cock crew. And Peter
+remembered the word which Jesus spake unto him, That before the cock
+crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And casting his mantle over his
+face, he wept.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+AND immediately the chief priests having held a council in the morning,
+with the elders, and scribes, and the whole sanhedrim, after binding
+Jesus, led him away, and delivered him up to Pilate. (2)And Pilate
+asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? He answering said to him,
+Thou sayest true. (3)And the chief priests laid many accusations
+against him. (4)Then Pilate again interrogated him, saying, Answerest
+thou nothing? behold how many things they testify against thee. (5)But
+Jesus notwithstanding made not a word of reply; so that Pilate
+marvelled.
+
+(6)Now at the feast, he released one prisoner to them, whomsoever they
+petitioned for. (7)And there was one called Barabbas, bound with those
+who had made an insurrection with him, and had committed murder in the
+insurrection. (8)And the multitude, clamorous, began to petition him to
+do, as he had always done to them. (9)Then Pilate answered them,
+saying, Will ye that I release unto you the king of the Jews? (10)(For
+he knew that out of envy the chief priests had delivered him up.)
+(11)Then the chief priests stirred up the people, that he should rather
+release Barabbas unto them. (12)Then Pilate addressing them, said unto
+them again, What therefore do you wish that I should do with him whom
+ye call the king of the Jews? (13)And they cried out again, Crucify
+him. (14)Then Pilate said unto them, But what criminal act hath he
+done? And they cried the more vociferously, Crucify him. (15)So Pilate,
+willing to do what would be satisfactory to the people, released to
+them Barabbas, and delivered Jesus to be scourged, in order to be
+crucified.
+
+(16)Then the soldiers led him to the hall, which is the Praetorium, and
+called together the whole band. (17)And they invested him with a robe
+of purple, and platting a crown of thorns, put it about his head,
+(18)and began to pay their salutations to him, Hail, King of the Jews!
+(19)And they struck him on the head with a cane, and spat upon him, and
+bowing their knees payed him homage. (20)And when they had treated him
+with mockery, they took off the purple robe from him, and clothed him
+with his own garments, and led him out to crucify him. (21)And they
+compel one Simon, a Cyrenian, who was passing by, coming out of the
+field, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.
+
+(22)And they convey him to a place called Golgotha, which is being
+interpreted, The place of a skull. (23)And they gave him to drink wine
+medicated with myrrh: but he received it not. (24)And having crucified
+him, they divided his garments, casting the lot upon them, what each
+should take. (25)Now it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
+(26)And there was an inscription of his crime written over him, THE
+KING OF THE JEWS. (27)And with him they crucified two robbers, one on
+his right hand, and the other on his left. (28)And the scripture was
+fulfilled, which saith, "And he was reckoned among the transgressors."
+(29)And they who passed along, blasphemed him, shaking their heads, and
+saying, Aha! thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three
+days, (30)save thyself, and come down from the cross. (31)And in the
+same manner also, the chief priests mocking him, among each other, with
+the scribes, said, He saved others, himself he cannot save. (32)Thou
+Messiah, King of Israel, come now down from the cross, that we may see,
+and believe. Even those who were crucified with him railed on him.
+
+(33)Now when the sixth hour came, there was darkness over all the land
+until the ninth hour. (34)And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a
+loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabacthani? which is, being
+interpreted, My God, my God, for what cause hast thou abandoned me?
+(35)And some of those who stood by, hearing him, said, Behold, he
+crieth for Elias. (36)Then one ran, and filling a sponge with vinegar,
+fixed it round a cane, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone, let us
+see if Elias comes to take him down. (37)Then Jesus, uttering a loud
+cry, gave up the ghost.
+
+(38)And the vail of the temple was rent in two from the top to the
+bottom. (39)And the centurion, who stood opposite to him, observing,
+that with such a cry he gave up the ghost, said, Assuredly this was the
+Son of God.
+
+(40)Now there were also women looking on at a distance; among whom also
+was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the small, and the
+mother of Joses, and Salome. (41)These women followed him when he was
+in Galilee, and supplied his wants; and many other women who went up
+with him to Jerusalem.
+
+(42)And when the evening was now come (since it was the preparation,
+that is the day preceding the sabbath), (43)Joseph, who was from
+Arimathea, came, a respectable person, a counsellor, and who himself
+also was expecting the kingdom of God; taking courage, he went in to
+Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. (44)Then Pilate marvelled that he
+should be already dead: and calling for the centurion, he asked him, If
+he had been dead any time. (45)And when he knew it from the centurion,
+he gave the body to Joseph. (46)And having bought a wrapper of fine
+linen, and taken him down, he wrapped him in the linen cloth, and laid
+him in a sepulchre, which was hewn out of a rock; and rolled a stone to
+the door of the sepulchre. (47)Now Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother
+of Joses, saw where he was laid.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+AND when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of
+James, and Salome, purchased aromatics, that they might come, and
+anoint him. (2)And very early on the first day of the week, they come
+to the sepulchre, as the sun was rising. (3)And said among themselves,
+Who will roll away for us the stone from the door of the sepulchre?
+(4)And looking again, they saw that the stone was rolled away, for it
+was vastly large. (5)And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young
+man sitting at the right hand, clothed in a white robe; and they were
+greatly terrified. (6)But he saith unto them, Be not affrighted, ye
+seek Jesus the Nazarean, who was crucified; he is risen, he is not
+here: behold the place where they laid him. (7)But go, tell his
+disciples, and Peter, that he goeth before you into Galilee; there
+shall ye see him, as he told you. (8)And they going out hastily, fled
+from the sepulchre, for trembling and astonishment had seized them: and
+they said not a word to any person, for they were affrighted.
+
+(9)Now being arisen early, on the first day of the week, he appeared
+first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. (10)She
+going, told it to those who had been with him, as they were wailing and
+weeping. (11)And they, when they heard that he was alive, and had been
+seen by her, gave no credit to her.
+
+(12)Then after this, he was manifested under another form, to two of
+them as they were walking, and going into the country. (13)And they
+came back and told the news to the rest; neither did they believe them.
+(14)Afterwards he shewed himself to the eleven, as they were sitting at
+table, and upbraided them for their infidelity and hardness of heart,
+because they did not believe those who had seen him after he was risen.
+(15)And he said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel
+to every creature. (16)He that believeth and is baptised shall be
+saved; and he that believeth not shall be damned. (17)And these signs
+shall follow those that believe: in my name shall they cast out devils;
+they shall speak with new tongues; (18)they shall take up serpents; and
+if they drink any deadly potion, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay
+hands on the sick, and they shall recover health.
+
+(19)Then the Lord, after having thus spoken to them, was taken up into
+heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. (20)But they going forth
+preached every where, the Lord working mightily with them, and
+confirming the word, by attendant miracles.
+
+
+
+THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+SINCE many have attempted to compose a narrative of facts, confirmed to
+us by the fullest evidence: (2)exactly as they delivered them to us,
+who were eve witnesses from the first, and ministers of the word; (3)it
+seemed right to me also, having obtained accurate knowledge of all
+things from above, to write to thee in regular order, most excellent
+Theophilus, (4)to the intent that thou mayest clearly know the
+certainty of those matters, concerning which thou hast been instructed.
+
+(5)There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest
+named Zacharias, of the course of Abiah: and his wife of the daughters
+of Aaron, and her name Elisabeth. (6)And they were both righteous
+before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord
+blameless. (7)And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and
+both were far advanced in years. (8)And it came to pass, as he
+discharged his priestly office in the order of his periodical
+ministration before God, (9)according to the custom of the priesthood,
+it fell to his lot to burn the incense when he went into the temple of
+the Lord. (10)And all the multitude of people was praying without, at
+the time of the burning the incense. (11)And an angel of the Lord
+appeared to him standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
+(12)And Zacharias was agitated greatly at the sight, and fear fell upon
+him. (13)But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy
+prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and
+thou shalt call his name John. (14)And it shall give thee joy and
+exultation; and many shall rejoice at his birth: (15)for he shall be
+great in the sight of the Lord; and he shall never drink wine, nor any
+intoxicating liquor; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even
+from his mother's womb. (16)And many of the children of Israel shall he
+turn unto the Lord, their God. (17)And he shall go forth before him in
+the spirit and power of Elias, to convert the hearts of fathers with
+their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to
+prepare a people ready for the Lord.
+
+(18)And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I
+am old, and my wife far advanced in her age. (19)And the angel
+answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God;
+and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to proclaim these glad
+tidings to thee. (20)And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and unable to
+speak, until that day when these things shall come to pass, because
+thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled at their
+exact time.
+
+(21)And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and marvelled that he
+tarried so long in the temple. (22)And when he came out, he could not
+speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the
+temple: for he himself made signs to them, and continued deaf and dumb.
+(23)And it came to pass, when the days of his ministry were fulfilled,
+he went to his own house. (24)And after those days Elisabeth his wife
+conceived, and kept herself in retirement five months, saying, (25)Thus
+hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked upon me to
+take away my reproach among men.
+
+(26)Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a
+city of Galilee, the name of which was Nazareth, (27)to a virgin of the
+house of David, betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph; and the
+virgin's name was Mary. (28)And the angel coming in to her said, All
+hail! O thou highly favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art
+thou among women. (29)And when she saw him, she was greatly agitated at
+his address: and reasoned in herself what kind of salutation this could
+be. (30)And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast
+found favour with God. (31)And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy
+womb, and bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS. (32)He
+shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the
+Lord God will give him the throne of David his father; (33)and he shall
+reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall
+be no end. (34)And Mary said, How shall this be, seeing I know not man?
+(35)And the angel answering said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come
+upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee;
+wherefore also the Holy One that shall be born of thee, shall be called
+the Son of God. (36)And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath
+conceived in her old age: and this is the fifth month _of pregnancy_
+with her who was called barren. (37)For there is nothing impossible
+with God. (38)Then said Mary, Behold a servant of the Lord, be it to me
+according to thy declaration. And the angel departed from her.
+
+(39)Then Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the hill
+country, to a city of Judah, (40)and entered into the house of
+Zachariah, and saluted Elisabeth. (41)And it came to pass, when
+Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her
+womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: (42)and she
+exclaimed with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women,
+and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. (43)And whence is this favour
+shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? (44)For, lo! as
+the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in
+my womb. (45)And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be
+a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord.
+
+(46)And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, (47)and my spirit
+hath exulted in God my Saviour: (48)for he hath looked upon the lowly
+state of his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations
+pronounce me blessed. (49)For the Mighty One hath done great things for
+me; and holy is his name. (50)And his mercy is upon those who fear him,
+from generation to generation. (51)He hath displayed strength from his
+arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
+(52)He hath cast down potentates from the throne, and hath exalted the
+lowly. (53)He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he
+hath sent empty away. (54)He hath succoured Israel his servant, that he
+might be mindful of mercy for ever; (55)as he had spoken to our
+fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed. (56)And Mary abode with her about
+three months, and returned unto her home.
+
+(57)Now Elisabeth's time was up that she should be delivered; and she
+brought a son. (58)And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the
+Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her.
+(59)And it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the
+child; and they called him after the name of his father, Zacharias.
+(60)And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John.
+(61)And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is
+called by this name. (62)And they made signs to his father, what he
+would have him called. (63)And desiring a writing tablet, he wrote,
+saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised. (64)Instantly
+then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in
+praises to God. (65)And great awe fell on all those who dwelt around
+them: and in all the mountainous country of Judea, all these
+circumstances were the subject of conversation. (66)And all who heard
+them laid them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this
+be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.
+
+(67)And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and
+prophesied, saying, (68)Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he
+hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; (69)and hath raised
+up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: (70)as
+he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the
+beginning: (71)even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of
+all that hate us; (72)to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to
+remember his own holy covenant: (73)the oath which he sware to Abraham
+our father, (74)to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the
+hands of our enemies, should serve him, (75)in righteousness and
+holiness before him, all the days of our life. (76)And thou, child,
+shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before
+the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; (77)to give the knowledge of
+salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, (78)through
+the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the
+dawn of the morning from on high, (79)to illumine those who sat in
+darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way
+of peace. (80)And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was
+in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+NOW it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from
+Caesar Augustus, that the whole land should be registered. (2)(And this
+first enrolment was made by Cyrenius, _afterwards_ governor of Syria)
+(3)And all went to be registered, every one to his own city. (4)Then
+Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea,
+to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the
+house and family of David; (5)to be enregistered with Mary, the wife
+espoused to him, who was big with child. (6)And it came to pass, while
+they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.
+(7)And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and wrapped him in
+swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room
+for them in the inn.
+
+(8)And there were shepherds in that country abiding in the open air,
+and keeping guard over their flock by night. (9)And, behold, the angel
+of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around
+them; and they were exceedingly affrighted. (10)And the angel said unto
+them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy,
+which shall be for all the people. (11)Because this day there is born
+for you a Saviour, which is Messiah, the Lord, in the city of David.
+(12)And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the babe in
+swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger. (13)And suddenly there appeared
+with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and
+saying, (14)Glory in the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace!
+towards men complacence. (15)And it came to pass, as the angels went
+from them into heaven, the men, the shepherds, said also to each other,
+Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath happened,
+which the Lord hath made known to us. (16)And they came with haste, and
+found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe, lying in the manger: (17)and when
+they saw it, they made a public report of the declaration delivered to
+them respecting this child. (18)And all who heard it, marvelled at the
+things told them by the shepherds. (19)But Mary carefully preserved all
+these declarations, laying them together in her heart, in order to
+apprehend their meaning. (20)And the shepherds returned, glorifying and
+praising God for all the things which they had heard and seen, exactly
+as had been told them.
+
+(21)And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising the child, his
+name also was called JESUS, the name imposed by the angel before he was
+conceived in the womb.
+
+(22)And when the days of her purification were accomplished according
+to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to
+the Lord; (23)as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male
+child, that openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord; (24)and
+to offer a sacrifice, according to what is prescribed in the law of the
+Lord, A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
+
+(25)And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon;
+and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of
+Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. (26)And it had been divinely
+communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death,
+till he had seen the Lord's Messiah. (27)And he came by the spirit into
+the temple; just as the parents were bringing in the child Jesus, that
+they might do according to what was the custom of the law concerning
+him; (28)and he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
+(29)Now dismiss thy servant, Lord, according to thy word, in peace;
+(30)for my eyes have seen thy salvation, (31)which thou hast prepared
+before the face of all people. (32)A light to give revelation to the
+Gentiles, and glory to thy people Israel.
+
+(33)And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things spoken
+concerning him. (34)And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his
+mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall, and rising again
+of many in Israel; and for a marked object to be spoken against;
+(35)(so shall a dart pierce through thy own soul) that the reasonings
+of many hearts may be laid open,
+
+(36)And there was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the
+tribe of Asser: she was far advanced in old age, having lived but seven
+years with a husband, from her virgin state: (37)though she was now a
+widow, of about eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple,
+attending the divine service, with fastings and prayers night and day:
+(38)and at the very same moment coming up, she also in turn confessed
+the Lord, and spake of him to all who were expecting redemption in
+Jerusalem.
+
+(39)And when they had finished all things according to the law of the
+Lord, they returned into Galilee, into their own city Nazareth. (40)And
+the child grew, and became endued with great powers of spirit, filled
+with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
+
+(41)And his parents went annually to Jerusalem at the feast of the
+passover. (42)And when he was twelve years old, they went up to
+Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast. (43)And when they had
+concluded the days, as they were returning, the child Jesus remained at
+Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew it not: (44)but supposing him
+to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought him
+among their relations and acquaintances; (45)and not finding him, they
+returned to Jerusalem in search of him. (46)And it came to pass after
+three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the
+doctors, both hearing them and asking them questions. (47)And all who
+heard him, were in a transport of admiration, at his understanding and
+answers. (48)And when they saw him, they were struck with surprise; and
+his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou behaved to us in this
+manner? lo! thy father and I have been seeking thee in anguish of
+heart. (49)And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not
+know, that I must be occupied with my Father's affairs? (50)And they
+understood not the meaning of what he spake to them. (51)And he went
+down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them:
+though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart. (52)And
+Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+NOW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius
+Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and
+Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis,
+and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene: (2)when Annas and Caiaphas were
+high-priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the
+wilderness; (3)and he came into all the country on the confines of
+Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
+(4)as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah,
+saying, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way
+of the Lord, make his paths strait: (5)every valley shall be filled up,
+and every mountain and hill shall be levelled, and the crooked ways
+made strait, and the rough roads smooth: (6)and all flesh shall see the
+salvation of God." (7)He said, therefore, to the multitudes who came
+out to be baptised by him, Ye broods of vipers, who hath warned you to
+fly from the approaching wrath? (8)Produce then fruits worthy of
+repentance, and begin not to say in yourselves, We have a father, even
+Abraham; for I say unto you, That God is able out of these stones to
+raise up children to Abraham. (9)But now is the ax laid even to the
+root of the trees; every tree therefore that produceth not good fruit,
+is cut down and cast into the fire.
+
+(10)And the multitudes asked him, saying, What then shall we do?
+(11)And he answering said to them, He that hath two coats, let him give
+to him that hath none; and he that hath provisions, let him do in like
+manner. (12)Then came also the farmers of the taxes to be baptised, and
+they said unto him, Master, what shall we do? (13)He said unto them,
+Exact nothing more than is appointed for you. (14)And the military men
+also asked him, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Extort
+nothing by force; nor turn informers; and be content with your pay.
+
+(15)Now when the people were in expectation, and many reasoned in their
+hearts respecting John, whether he were the Messiah, (16)John addressed
+himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptise you with water; but one
+mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy
+to untie: he shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost and with fire;
+(17)whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse
+his threshing-floor, and collect the wheat into his granary; but the
+chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. (18)Thus in many and various
+discourses exhorting them, he preached the glad tidings of the gospel
+to the people.
+
+(19)Now Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him, on account of
+Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the other wicked
+actions which he had done, (20)added this also to all the rest, and
+shut up John in prison.
+
+(21)Now it came to pass, at the time when John was baptising all the
+people, that Jesus also was baptised, and as he prayed, the heaven was
+opened, (22)and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily form, like a dove,
+upon him, and a voice came from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved
+Son, in thee I am well pleased.
+
+(23)And Jesus himself was about thirty years of age when he began his
+ministry, being (as was supposed the son of Joseph) of Heli, (24)of
+Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph, (25)of Mattathias, of
+Amos, of Naum, of Esli, of Nagge, (26)of Maath, of Mattathias, of
+Semei, of Joseph, of Juda, (27)of Joanna, of Rhesa, of Zerubbabel, of
+Salathiel, of Neri, (28)of Melchi, of Addi, of Cosam, of Elmodam, of
+Er, (29)of Jose, of Eliezer, of Jorim, of Matthat, of Levi, (30)of
+Simeon, of Judah, of Joseph, of Jonan, of Eliakim, (31)of Melea, of
+Menan, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David, (32)of Jesse, of Obed, of
+Booz, of Salmon, of Naasson, (33)of Aminadab, of Aram, of Esrom, of
+Phares, of Judah, (34)of Jacob, of Isaac, of Abraham, of Terah, of
+Nachor, (35)of Saruch, of Ragau, of Phalec, of Heber, of Sala, (36)of
+Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech, (37)of Methusaleh, of
+Enoch, of Jared, of Maleleel, of Cainan, (38)of Enos, of Seth, of Adam,
+_the son_ of God.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+THEN Jesus full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by
+the spirit into the wilderness, (2)being tempted forty days by the
+devil; and did eat nothing during those days: and when they were ended,
+afterwards he was hungry. (3)And the devil said to him, If thou art the
+Son of God, command this stone that it become a loaf. (4)And Jesus
+answered him, saying, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread
+alone, but by every word of God."
+
+(5)And the devil taking him up into an exceeding high mountain,
+displayed before him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time:
+(6)and the devil said unto him, I will give thee all this authority,
+and the glory of these; for to me it is delivered, and to whomsoever I
+will, I give it. (7)If therefore thou wilt worship before me, all shall
+be thine. (8)And Jesus answering him, said, Get thee behind me, Satan,
+for it is written, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and to him
+alone shalt thou pay divine honour."
+
+(9)And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a wing of the
+temple, and said to him, If thou art the Son of God, cast thy self down
+from hence: (10)for it is written, "He shall give his angels a charge
+over thee, to guard thee safely; (11)and that in their hands they shall
+bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."
+(12)And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, "Thou shalt not
+tempt the Lord thy God." (13)And when the devil had closed all the
+temptation, he departed from him for a season.
+
+(14)And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a
+report went out into all the region round about concerning him. (15)And
+he taught in their synagogues, being universally admired. (16)And he
+came to Nazareth, where he was brought up; and he went, according to
+his usual custom, into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and rose up to
+read. (17)And there was given to him the book of the prophet Isaiah:
+and unrolling the volume, he found the passage where it is written,
+(18)"The spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the work whereunto he hath
+anointed me; he hath sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor; to
+heal the contrite in heart; to proclaim liberty to the captives; and
+restore sight to the blind; to send forth the bruised free from bonds;
+(19)to publish the acceptable year of the Lord." (20)And rolling up the
+volume, he gave it to the attendant officer, and sat down. And the eyes
+of all who were in the synagogue were attentively fixed on him. (21)And
+he began to say to them, To day this scripture is fulfilled in your
+ears. (22)And all concurred in their testimony to him, and marvelled at
+the gracious words which proceeded from his mouth. And they said, Is
+not this the son of Joseph? (23)And he said unto them, Ye will probably
+say to me this parable, Physician, heal thyself! the works which we
+have heard to have been performed by thee at Capernaum, do the like
+here in thy own country. (24)But he said, Verily, I say unto you, that
+no prophet is acceptable in his own country. (25)Now I tell you of a
+certainty, that there were many widows in the days of Elias, in Israel,
+when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, so that a
+grievous famine was upon all the land. (26)And unto none of them was
+Elias sent, but unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a widow woman.
+(27)And many lepers were in Israel in the days of the prophet Elisha,
+and no one of them was cleansed, but Naaman the Syrian. (28)And they
+were all filled with rage in the synagogue, when they heard these
+observations: (29)and rising up, dragged him out of the city, and led
+him to the brow of the hill, on which their city was built, in order to
+cast him down headlong: (30)but he passing through the midst of them,
+went away.
+
+(31)And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching
+them on the sabbath. (32)And they were struck with astonishment at his
+teaching; for his discourse was with authority. (33)And there was in
+the synagogue a man, who had a spirit of an unclean devil, and he
+roared out with a great cry, (34)saying, Let us alone; what have we to
+do with thee, Jesus the Nazarean? art thou come to destroy us? I know
+thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. (35)And Jesus rebuked him,
+saying, Stop thy mouth, and come out of him. And the devil throwing him
+down into the midst, came out of him, doing him no injury. (36)And
+amazement seized on all present, and they spake one to another, saying,
+What a word is this? for with authority and power he commandeth the
+unclean spirits, and they come out. (37)And the fame of him went forth
+into all the adjacent region.
+
+(38)Then rising up out of the synagogue, he came into the house of
+Simon: and Simon's mother-in-law was seized with a violent fever, and
+they besought him on her behalf. (39)And standing over her, he charged
+the fever _to depart_; and it left her: and immediately she arose, and
+waited upon them.
+
+(40)So when the sun was set, all who had any indisposed with various
+diseases, brought them to him; and laying his hands severally on each
+of them, he cured them. (41)And devils also went out of many, crying
+out, and saying, Thou art the Messiah the Son of God. And rebuking
+them, he suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was the
+Messiah.
+
+(42)And as the day was coming on, he went forth and departed into a
+desert place: and the multitude sought him out, and came to him, and
+would have detained him that he should not leave them. (43)But he said
+unto them, I must preach the glad tidings of the kingdom of heaven in
+other cities also: for on this service am I sent. (44)And he continued
+preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+AND it came to pass, as the multitude were thronging upon him, in order
+to hear the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of
+Gennesaret: (2)and he saw two vessels a-ground near the lake: but the
+fishermen were gone out of them, and washing their nets. (3)Then he
+went on board one of the vessels, which was Simon's, and desired him to
+put off a little from the land: and sitting down, he taught the
+multitudes out of the vessel. (4)And when he ceased speaking, he said
+to Simon, Go off into deep water, and shoot your nets for a draught.
+(5)And Simon answering, said unto him, Sir, we have been toiling all
+night, and have taken nothing: but at thy command I will shoot the net.
+(6)And having done so, they inclosed a prodigious multitude of fishes;
+and their net was broken. (7)And they made signals to their partners in
+the other vessels, that they should come to their assistance. And they
+came, and filled both the vessels, so that they were ready to founder.
+(8)Then Simon Peter seeing it, fell down on his knees before Jesus,
+saying, Go from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord! (9)For amazement had
+seized on him, and on all who were with him, at the draught of fishes
+which they had taken: (10)as also on James and John the sons of
+Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear
+not: henceforward thou shalt catch men. (11)And when they had brought
+their vessels on shore, they left all, and followed him.
+
+(12)And it came to pass as he was just at one of the cities, behold, a
+man full of leprosy! and seeing Jesus, he fell on his face, and
+besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
+(13)And he stretching out his hand touched him, saying, I will: be thou
+cleansed. And instantly the leprosy departed from him. (14)And he
+commanded him to tell no man: but go shew thyself to the priest, and
+offer for thy purification, as Moses enjoined, for a testimony unto
+them. (15)Now the discourse concerning him more and more spread through
+the country: and vast multitudes came together to hear him, and to be
+cured by him of their disorders. (16)But he himself was in the desert
+for retirement and prayer.
+
+(17)And on a certain day it happened that he was teaching, and there
+were sitting Pharisees, and doctors of the law, who had come from every
+town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord
+for healing them was exercised. (18)And behold, men carried on a couch
+a man who was a paralytic; and sought to bring him into the house, and
+to place him before him. (19)And not discovering by what means they
+could introduce him, because of the crowd, they went up to the roof,
+and through the tiling let him down with his little couch into the
+midst, before Jesus. (20)And seeing their faith, he saith to him, Man,
+thy sins are forgiven thee. (21)And the scribes and Pharisees began to
+reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive
+sins but God alone? (22)And Jesus knowing their reasoning, in reply
+said to them, Why do ye reason in your hearts? (23)for which is the
+easier? to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise and walk?
+(24)But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority upon earth
+to forgive sins, (he saith to the paralytic,) I say to thee, Arise, and
+take up thy couch, and go into thy house. (25)And instantly he rose up
+before them, took up that on which he had lain, and went away to his
+house, giving glory to God. (26)And an extacy of admiration seized upon
+them all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with awe,
+saying, We have seen wondrously strange things to-day.
+
+(27)And after these things he went out, and saw a farmer of the taxes,
+named Levi, sitting at the custom-house: and he said unto him, Follow
+me. (28)And leaving all behind, he rose, and followed him. (29)And Levi
+made him a great entertainment at his house and there was a great
+number of publicans and others, sitting at table with them. (30)And
+their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why
+do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? (31)And Jesus answering
+said unto them, They who are well, have no need of a physician: but
+they who have illness. (32)I came not to call righteous men, but
+sinners, to repentance.
+
+(33)Then said they unto him, Why do the disciples of John observe
+frequent fasts, and make prayers; but thine are eating and drinking?
+(34)And he said unto them, Can you make the children of the
+bridechamber fast, as long as the bridegroom is with them? (35)But the
+days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then
+shall they fast in those days. (36)Then he spake a parable unto them,
+No man putteth a patch of new cloth on an old garment; but if
+otherwise, both the new makes a rent, and the patch from the new is not
+of a piece with the old. (37)And no man putteth new wine into old
+bottles; for if he doth, the new wine will burst the bottles, and it
+will itself be spilled, and the bottles be destroyed. (38)But new wine
+should be put into new bottles; then both are preserved. (39)And no man
+drinking old wine, immediately desires new: for he saith, The old is
+better.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+AND it came to pass on the sabbath after the second day of the
+passover, that he was passing through the cornfields; and the disciples
+plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them out in their hands.
+(2)Then said some of the Pharisees unto them, Why do ye that which is
+not lawful on the sabbath-day? (3)And Jesus answering said to them;
+Have ye never read what David did, when he was hungry, and those who
+were with him? (4)how he entered into the house of God, and took the
+loaves of shew-bread, and did eat, and gave also to those who were with
+him; which it was not lawful for any to eat, but the priests alone?
+(5)And he said, The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath-day.
+
+(6)And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the
+synagogue and taught: and a man was there, and his right hand was
+shrunk. (7)Then the scribes and Pharisees watched him, if he would heal
+on the sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him.
+(8)Now he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered
+hand, Rise, and stand in the midst. And he arose, and stood up. (9)Then
+said Jesus unto them, I will ask you a question; Is it lawful to do
+good on the sabbath-day, or to do evil? to preserve life or to destroy
+it? (10)And looking round upon them all, he said to the man, Stretch
+out thine hand; and he did so: and his hand was restored sound as the
+other. (11)But they were filled with madness, and talked earnestly to
+each other what they could do to Jesus.
+
+(12)Now it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain
+to pray and continued all night in an oratory of God. (13)And when it
+was day, he called his disciples to him; and elected from them twelve,
+whom he named Apostles: (14)Simon, whom he also called Peter, and
+Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, (15)Matthew
+and Thomas, James son of Alpheus, and Simon called the Zealous,
+(16)Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also was the
+traitor. (17)And coming down with them, he stood on a level spot: and
+the crowd of his disciples, and a vast multitude of people from all
+Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to
+hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; (18)and they who were
+disturbed with unclean spirits: and they were cured. (19)And all the
+multitude strove to touch him, for there went virtue out of him, and
+healed them all.
+
+(20)And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are
+ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (21)Blessed are ye who hunger
+now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall
+laugh. (22)Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall
+separate you from them, and shall revile you, and shall cast out your
+name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. (23)Rejoice in that day, and
+leap for joy; for, lo! your reward is great in heaven: for after the
+same manner did your fathers to the prophets. (24)But wo unto you who
+are rich! for ye have received your consolation. (25)Wo unto you who
+are full! for ye shall hunger. Wo unto you who laugh now! for ye shall
+mourn and weep. (26)Wo unto you, when men shall speak well of you! for
+just so did their fathers of the false prophets. (27)But I say to you
+who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you; (28)bless
+those who curse you, and pray for those who wantonly insult you. (29)To
+him that smiteth thee on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him
+who would take from thee thy cloak, withhold not thy coat also. (30)And
+give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy
+goods, demand them not again. (31)And as ye would that men should do
+unto you, do ye also to them in like manner.
+
+(32)And if ye love them that love you, what thanks are due to you? for
+even sinners love those who love them. (33)And if ye do good to them
+who do good to you, what thanks have ye? do not even sinners the same
+thing? (34)And if ye lend to those, from whom ye hope to receive back
+again, what thanks are due to you? for sinners lend to sinners, that
+they may receive an equivalent. (35)But love your enemies, and do good
+and lend, hoping for nothing in return: and your reward shall be great,
+and ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the
+unthankful and to the wicked. (36)Be ye therefore compassionate, as
+also your Father is compassionate. (37)And judge not, that ye be not
+judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: (38)give, and there
+shall be given unto you; good measure pressed down, and shook, and
+running over, shall they give into your lap. For with what measure ye
+mete, it shall be measured back to you again.
+
+(39)And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind?
+will they not both fall into the pit? (40)The disciple is not above his
+teacher; but every one who is completely taught shall be as his master.
+
+(41)But why beholdest thou the mote which is in thy brother's eye, but
+observest not the beam which is in thine own eye? (42)Or how canst thou
+say to thy brother, Brother, permit me to take off the mote which is on
+thine eye, not seeing thyself the beam in thine own eye? Thou
+hypocrite! cast out the beam which is in thine eye, and then shalt thou
+see distinctly to take off the mote which is in thy brother's eye.
+(43)For there is no good tree which produceth fruit of a bad quality;
+neither doth a tree of a bad sort produce good fruit. (44)Every tree is
+known by its own peculiar fruit. For men do not gather figs from off
+thorns, nor do they gather from the bramble a bunch of grapes. (45)A
+good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, produceth what is
+good; and a wicked man, from the evil treasure in his heart, produceth
+that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth
+speaketh. (46)And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things
+which I say? (47)Every one who cometh to me, and heareth my words, and
+puts them in practice, I will shew you to whom he is like: (48)he is
+like to a man, building a house, who digged, and sunk deep, and laid
+the foundation on a rock; and when there was a flood, the river rushed
+violently against that house, and was not of force to shake it, for it
+was founded on a rock. (49)But he that heareth, and doth not practice,
+is like a man who built his house on the earth without a foundation;
+against which the river rushed violently, and immediately it fell; and
+the crash of the fall of that house was great.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+NOW after he had finished all these sayings in the ears of the people,
+he entered into Capernaum. (2)And the servant of a certain centurion,
+who was very valuable to him, being seized with an illness, was ready
+to die. (3)But when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of
+the Jews, entreating him that he would come and preserve the life of
+his servant. (4)And when they came to Jesus, they entreated him
+importunately, saying, He is a worthy man on whom thou wilt confer this
+favour: (5)for he loveth our nation, and hath himself built us a
+synagogue. (6)Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far
+from the house, the centurion dispatched towards him friends, saying to
+him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not deserving that thou
+shouldest enter beneath my roof. (7)Therefore neither did I think
+myself worthy to come unto thee, but speak in a word, and my servant
+will be cured. (8)For I also am a man under authority, and have under
+my command soldiers; and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to
+another, Come hither, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he
+doeth it. (9)Then Jesus, on hearing these things, respected him highly,
+and turning to the multitude which was following him, he said, I tell
+you, I have not found such faith, even in Israel. (10)And they who were
+sent, on their return to the house, found the servant who was sick in
+perfect health.
+
+(11)And it came to pass the next day, that he went into a city called
+Nain; and a considerable number of his disciples went with him, and a
+vast multitude. (12)And as he drew near the gate of the city, behold, a
+dead man was carrying out, an only son to his mother, and she a widow;
+and a great concourse of the city was with her. (13)And when Jesus saw
+her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said unto her, Weep not.
+(14)And approaching, he touched the bier: and the bearers stood still;
+and he said, Young man, I say to thee, Arise. (15)And the dead man sat
+up, and began to speak: and he delivered him to his mother. (16)And
+fear fell on all, and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet
+is risen up among us, and that God hath looked down with mercy on his
+people. (17)And this account respecting him went abroad through all
+Judea, and all the region adjacent.
+
+(18)And his disciples informed John of all these things. (19)And John
+calling two certain persons of his disciples, sent them to Jesus,
+saying, Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another? (20)Then
+the men came to him, saying, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee,
+saying, Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another? (21)And
+in that very hour he cured many of diseases and acute complaints, and
+evil spirits; and to many blind persons he gave sight. (22)And Jesus
+addressing them, said, Go, tell John what things ye have seen and
+heard: that the blind recover sight, the deaf hear, the dead are
+raised, the poor have the gospel preached unto them. (23)And blessed is
+he, whosoever shall not be offended at me.
+
+(24)Now when John's messengers were departed, he began to speak to the
+people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A
+reed shaken with the wind? (25)But what went ye out to see? A man
+clothed in delicate garments? Behold, they who indulge in soft raiment,
+and delicate food, are in king's palaces. (26)But what went ye out to
+see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. (27)For
+this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before
+thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. (28)For I tell you, of
+those born from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the
+Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than
+he. (29)And all the people when they heard it, and the publicans,
+glorified God, being baptised with the baptism of John. (30)But the
+Pharisees and teachers of the law rejected the counsel of God towards
+themselves, not being baptised by him.
+
+(31)And the Lord said, To what then shall I compare the men of this
+generation? and to what are they like? (32)They are like to children
+sitting in the markets, and calling to each other, and saying, We have
+played the flute to you, and ye have not danced; we have raised the cry
+of mourning, and ye have not wept. (33)For John the Baptist came
+neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
+(34)The Son of man is come eating and drinking, and ye say, A
+gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!
+(35)though wisdom hath been justified by her children.
+
+(36)Then one of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. And he went
+into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to table. (37)And, behold, a
+certain woman in the city, who was a notorious offender, when she knew
+that Jesus was sitting at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an
+alabaster vessel of odoriferous balm, (38)and standing at his feet
+behind him, began to water his feet with her tears, and to wipe them
+with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with
+the perfumed balm. (39)And when the Pharisee who had invited him saw
+it, he said within himself, If this man were a prophet, he would know
+who and what kind of a woman this is that toucheth him; for she is a
+notorious sinner. (40)And Jesus addressing himself to him said, Simon,
+I have somewhat to say to thee. And he said, Master, speak freely.
+
+(41)A certain creditor had two debtors, the one owed five hundred
+denarii, and the other fifty. (42)But having nothing to pay, he forgave
+them both. Tell me, which of these, then, will love him most? (43)And
+Simon answering said, I suppose, he to whom he forgave most. And he
+said unto him, Thou hast judged rightly. (44)So turning to the woman,
+he said to Simon, Thou seest this woman? I came into thine house, even
+water for my feet thou gavest not; but she hath washed my feet with her
+tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. (45)One kiss hast
+thou not given me, but she from the time she hath come in, hath not
+ceased tenderly to kiss my feet. (46)My head with oil thou hast not
+anointed; but she hath anointed my feet with odoriferous balm. (47)For
+which cause, I tell thee, her many sins are forgiven, for she hath
+loved much: but to whom a little is forgiven, he loveth little. (48)And
+he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven. (49)And they who sat at table
+with him began to say in themselves, Who is this, who even forgives
+sins? (50)But he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in
+peace.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+AND it came to pass afterwards, that he went through every city and
+village, preaching and publishing the glad tidings of the kingdom of
+God, and the twelve with him. (2)And certain women who had been cured
+of evil spirits and sicknesses, Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven
+devils had gone out. (3)And Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's
+lieutenant-governor, and Susanna, and many others, who ministred to his
+support out of their possessions.
+
+(4)Now when a vast multitude was collected, even those who came to him
+out of every city, he spake by a parable. (5)A sower went out to sow
+his seed; and as he sowed, some fell by the road side, and was trodden
+under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it up. (6)And other seed
+fell on a rock, and vegetating, withered because it had no moisture.
+(7)And other seed fell amidst thorns, and the thorns springing up with
+it, choked it. (8)And some fell on good ground, and shooting up,
+produced fruit an hundred fold. So saying, he cried, He that hath ears
+to hear, let him hear.
+
+(9)Then his disciples asked him, saying. What might this parable mean?
+(10)And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the
+kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables: that seeing they may not
+perceive, and hearing may not comprehend. (11)Now this is the parable:
+The seed is the word of God. (12)They by the road side, are such as
+hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh the word from their heart, that
+they should not be saved in believing. (13)And they on the rock, are
+such as when they have heard, with joy embrace the word; and these have
+not root, who for a time believe, and in a season of trial apostasize.
+(14)And that which fell among thorns, are they having heard, and going
+away, are choked by the cares, and wealth, and pleasures of life, and
+bring forth no perfect fruit. (15)But that on the good ground are they
+who having heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, and
+bring forth fruit with patience.
+
+(16)No man lighting a lamp hides it with a cover, or putteth it under a
+bed, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light.
+(17)For there is nothing hid which shall not be made manifest, nor
+concealed, which shall not be known and brought to light. (18)Take heed
+therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and
+whosoever hath not, even what he seemeth to have shall be taken away
+from.
+
+(19)Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come
+near him because of the crowd. (20)And it was told him, saying, Thy
+mother and thy brethren are standing without, desirous of seeing thee.
+(21)Then he answered and said to them, My mother and my brethren are
+they, who hear the word of God, and practise it.
+
+(22)And it came to pass on one of the days, that he went himself into a
+ship, and his disciples, and said unto them, Let us pass over to the
+farther side of the lake. And they set fail. (23)And while they were on
+the passage, he went to sleep: and a hurricane of wind rushed down on
+the lake; and they were filled with water, and imminent danger.
+(24)Then they came and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we are
+perishing. Then arising, he issued his command to the wind, and the
+billows of water, and they subsided, and there was a calm. (25)And he
+said to them, Where is your faith? And they feared and were astonished,
+saying one to another, Well! what a man is this! that he commands even
+the winds and the sea, and they obey him.
+
+(26)And they sailed over unto the region of the Gadarenes, which is
+opposite Galilee. (27)And as he landed, there met him a certain man
+from the city, who had devils for a long while, and kept no clothes on
+him, and never abode in a house, but in the tombs. (28)But when he saw
+Jesus, roaring out, he fell down before him, and said with a loud
+voice, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God Most High? I
+pray thee, torment me not. (29)For he had commanded the unclean spirit
+to come out of the man; for many times it had seized on him; and though
+under a guard, and bound with chains and fetters; yet bursting the
+bonds, he was driven by the devil into the desert places. (30)Then
+Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? and he said, Legion: for
+many devils were entered into him. (31)And he besought him that he
+would not order them to go into the abyss. (32)Now a herd of many swine
+was there feeding on the mountain; and they besought him that he would
+permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them. (33)Then the
+devils going out of the man, entered into the swine; and the herd
+rushed down a precipice into the lake, and was suffocated. (34)But when
+those who fed them saw what was done they fled, and went and told it in
+the city and in the country places. (35)And they came out to see what
+had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man sitting, from
+whom the devils were gone out, clothed, and in his sound mind, at the
+feet of Jesus; and they were afraid. (36)Then they also who had seen
+how the demoniac was recovered, told them. (37)And the whole multitude
+of the country around the Gadarenes, entreated him to depart from them;
+for they were seized with great terror: and he embarked on the vessel,
+and returned. (38)And the man out of whom the devils had gone, besought
+him to be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, (39)Return to thy
+house, and declare what things God hath done for thee. And he went
+away, and published through the whole city what things Jesus had done
+for him.
+
+(40)And it came to pass, when Jesus returned, the people welcomed him,
+for they were all waiting for him. (41)And, behold, there came a man
+whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and falling
+at the feet of Jesus, he entreated him to come to his house; (42)for he
+had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying: and as
+he was going, the multitude thronged him. (43)And a woman, who had a
+flux of blood, for twelve years, who had spent all her substance on
+physicians, and could not get a cure from any; (44)coming behind him,
+touched the fringe of his garment; and instantly the flux of her blood
+stopped. (45)And Jesus said, Who touched me? And when all denied,
+Peter, and those who were with him, said, Master, the multitudes throng
+and press thee, and sayest thou, Who hath touched me? (46)Then said
+Jesus, Some person hath touched me, for I know that miraculous power is
+gone out from me. (47)Then the woman seeing she was not hid, came
+trembling, and falling down before him, declared to him before all the
+people, for what cause she had touched him; and how she was cured
+instantaneously. (48)Then he said unto her, Be of good cheer, daughter,
+thy faith hath made thee well; go in peace.
+
+(49)And while he was yet speaking, a person came to the ruler of the
+synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead, give the master no
+further trouble. (50)Then Jesus hearing it, addressed him, saying, Fear
+not, only believe, and she shall be saved. (51)And entering into the
+house, he suffered no person to come in, but Peter, and James, and
+John, and the father and mother of the child. (52)Now all were weeping
+and lamenting her: and he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep.
+(53)And they derided him, for they knew that she was dead. (54)And he
+put them all without, and taking her by the hand, cried, saying, Maid,
+arise! (55)And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose; and he
+commanded to give her something to eat. (56)And her parents were struck
+with amazement. But he enjoined them to tell no man what was done.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+THEN calling his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority
+over all devils, and to cure diseases. (2)And he sent them to preach
+the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. (3)And he said to them, Take
+nothing for the journey, neither staffs, nor satchel, nor bread, nor
+money, nor have two coats each. (4)And into whatsoever house ye enter,
+there abide, and thence go out. (5)And whosoever shall not receive you,
+when ye go out of that city, shake off the dust from your feet, for a
+testimony against them. (6)And they went forth, and passed through the
+villages, preaching the gospel, and performing cures everywhere.
+
+(7)Then Herod the tetrarch heard of all things that were done by him;
+and he was in much distraction of mind, because it was said by some,
+that John was risen from the dead: (8)and of some that Elias had
+appeared; and of others, that one of the ancient prophets was risen
+again. (9)And Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, of whom I
+hear such things? And he sought to see him.
+
+(10)And when the apostles returned, they told him what they had done.
+And taking them, he withdrew privately into a desert place belonging to
+the city called Bethsaida. (11)But when the multitudes knew it, they
+followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the
+kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure. (12)Now the
+day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him, said, Dismiss the
+multitude, that going away into the villages and farms round about,
+they may lodge and find provision; for here we are in a desert place.
+(13)Then he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have
+no more than five loaves, and two fishes; unless we go somewhere and
+buy provisions for all this multitude: (14)for there were about five
+thousand men. Then said he to his disciples, Make them sit down by
+fifties each in companies. (15)And they did so: and they made them all
+sit down. (16)And taking the five loaves, and the two fishes, looking
+up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to
+set before the multitude. (17)And they did all eat, and were filled;
+and there were taken up of the fragments which were more than enough
+for them, twelve baskets.
+
+(18)And it came to pass, as he had been praying in retirement, his
+disciples were with him, and he asked them, Who do the multitudes say
+that I am? (19)And they answering said, John the Baptist; but some
+Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. (20)And
+he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering
+said, The Messiah of God. (21)And strictly charging them, he commanded,
+that they should tell no man this: (22)saying, The Son of man must
+suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests,
+and scribes, and be put to death, and on the third day rise again.
+
+(23)And he said unto them, If any man will come after me, let him deny
+himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (24)For whosoever
+would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his
+life for my sake, shall preserve it. (25)For what advantage hath a man
+in gaining all the would, if he destroy himself, or be punished with
+the loss of life? (26)For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my
+words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his
+own glory, and his father's, and of the holy angels. (27)And I tell you
+of a certainty, there are some of those who stand here, who shall not
+taste death, till they see the kingdom of God.
+
+(28)And it was about eight days after these discourses, that taking
+Peter, and John, and James, he went up into a mountain to pray. (29)And
+it came to pass, as he was at prayer, that the appearance of his
+countenance was altered, and his raiment white and refulgent. (30)And,
+lo! two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elias: (31)who
+appeared in glory, and mentioned his departure, which he was ready to
+accomplish at Jerusalem. (32)But Peter and they who were with him were
+weighed down with sleep: but when they awoke, they beheld his glory,
+and the two men who were standing with them. (33)And it came to pass,
+as they were departing from him, Peter said unto Jesus, it is well that
+we are here, and we will make three tents, one for thee, and one for
+Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said. (34)And as he was
+thus speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them: and they were afraid
+as they were entering into the cloud. (35)And a voice came out of the
+cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son; hear him. (36)And when the voice
+ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no
+man in those days a word of the things which they had seen.
+
+(37)And it came to pass, on the next day, when they came down from the
+mountain, a great multitude met him. (38)And, behold, a man from among
+the multitude cried out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, look upon
+my son; for he is my only begotten. (39)And, behold! a spirit taketh
+him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and
+bruising him, with difficulty retires from him. (40)And I besought thy
+disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not. (41)Then
+Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation! how long
+shall I be with you, how long shall I bear with you? bring hither thy
+son. (42)And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and
+violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and
+cured the child; and restored him to his father. (43)And they were all
+struck with amazement at the mighty power of God. And while they were
+all wondering at the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
+(44)Keep ye these sayings in your ears; for the Son of man shall be
+betrayed into the hands of men. (45)And they understood not that
+declaration, and it was hid from them, that they should not comprehend
+its meaning: and they were afraid to ask him concerning that saying.
+
+(46)Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the
+greatest. (47)But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a
+little boy, and set him by his side, (48)and said unto them, Whosoever
+shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever
+receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among
+you all, he shall be great.
+
+(49)Then John addressing him said, Master, we saw one casting out
+devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not with us.
+(50)And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against
+us, is for us.
+
+(51)And it came to pass, as the days hastened to their period when he
+should be received up _to glory_, that he resolutely set his face to go
+to Jerusalem; (52)and sent messengers before his face; and they
+advancing entered into a Samaritan village, to make preparation for
+him. (53)And they would not admit him, because his face was directed to
+Jerusalem. (54)And when the disciples James and John saw it, they said,
+Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and
+destroy them, just as Elias did? (55)And turning to them, he reproved
+them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of: (56)for the Son of
+man came not to destroy men's lives, but to preserve them. And he
+proceeded to another village.  (57)And it came to pass, as they were
+walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will follow
+thee whithersoever thou goest. (58)And Jesus Said to him, The foxes
+have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath
+not where to lay his head.
+
+(59)And he said to another, Follow me. And he said, Lord, permit me
+first to return home, and put my father in his grave. (60)And Jesus
+said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou,
+preach the kingdom of God.
+
+(61)Then said another, I will follow thee, Lord, but give me leave
+first to bid adieu to those at my house. (62)But Jesus said unto him,
+No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left
+behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+THEN after these things the Lord appointed other seventy persons also,
+and sent them, two and two before his face, into every city and place,
+whither he himself designed to go. (2)He said therefore unto them, The
+harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers few: pray ye therefore
+to the Lord of the harvest, that he would send out labourers into his
+harvest. (3)Go forth! behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of
+wolves. (4)Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor sandals: and stay to
+salute no man on the road. (5)And into whatever house ye enter, first
+say, Peace be to this house. (6)And if the Son of peace be there, your
+peace shall rest upon it; but if not, it shall return back to you
+again. (7)And in the same family abide, eating and drinking such as
+they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not about from
+house to house. (8)And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they welcome
+you, eat whatever is set before you: (9)and heal the sick that are
+therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
+(10)And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go out
+into the streets of it, and say, (11)Even the dust of your city, which
+sticks to us, we shake off against you: nevertheless this know, that
+the kingdom of God is come near to you. (12)Now I tell you, that it
+shall be more tolerable for Sodom in that day, than for that city.
+(13)Wo to thee Chorazin! wo to thee Bethsaida! for if the miracles
+which have been done in thee, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, long ago
+sitting in sackcloth and ashes, would they have repented. (14)But it
+shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for
+you. (15)And thou Capernaum, which hast been lifted up to heaven, shalt
+be cast down to hell. (16)He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that
+despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth Him
+that sent me.
+
+(17)Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils
+are subject to us through thy name. (18)And he said unto them, I beheld
+Satan falling as lightning from heaven. (19)Behold, I give you power to
+tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy;
+and nothing shalt in any wise hurt you. (20)Nevertheless, in this
+rejoice not, that the spirits are made subject to you; but rejoice
+rather, that your names are inscribed in the heavens.
+
+(21)In the same hour Jesus exulted in spirit, and said, I ascribe glory
+to thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these
+things from the wise and intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes:
+be it so, O Father! since such is thy good pleasure. (22)All things are
+given up to me by my Father: and no man knoweth who is the Son, but the
+Father; and who is the Father, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the
+Son is pleased to reveal him. (23)Then turning to the disciples, he
+said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things which ye see:
+(24)for I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see
+the things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things
+which ye hear, and have not heard them.
+
+(25)And, behold, a certain doctor of the law arose, to make trial of
+him, saying, Master, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life?
+(26)And he said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou?
+(27)And he answering said, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all
+thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might, and with all
+thy understanding, and thy neighbour as thyself." (28)And he said unto
+him, Thou hast answered rightly: this do, and thou shalt live. (29)Then
+he, desirous to make himself appear a righteous person, said unto
+Jesus, And who is my neighbour? (30)Then Jesus answering said, A
+certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among
+robbers, who, when they had both stripped him, and covered him with
+wounds, got off, leaving him half dead. (31)And it so fell out, that a
+certain priest went down that way, and seeing him, he kept the opposite
+side of the road. (32)And a Levite also, in the same way, being near
+the place, came, and seeing him, kept the opposite side of the road.
+(33)But a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him,
+was moved with compassion, (34)and coming up to him, bound up his
+wounds, after pouring on them oil and wine; then setting him on his own
+beast, he led him to an inn, and took particular care of him. (35)And
+on the morrow, as he was departing, he took out of his purse two
+denarii, and gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, Take great
+care of him; and whatever farther expence may be incurred, when I
+return, I will repay thee. (36)Which then of these three do you suppose
+to be the neighbour of him who fell into the robbers' hands? (37)And he
+said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and
+do thou exactly the same.
+
+(38)And it came to pass, as they were travelling, that he entered into
+a certain village; and a woman, named Martha, received him into her
+house. (39)And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting down also at
+the feet of Jesus, hearkened to his discourse. (40)But Martha was
+hurrying about to provide a large entertainment, and coming up to him,
+she said, Lord, is it no concern to thee, that my sister hath left me
+to make the whole provision by myself? bid her therefore to assist me.
+(41)But Jesus answering said to her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious
+and disturbing thyself about many things. (42)But of one thing there is
+need: and Mary hath made her election of that good portion, which shall
+not be taken away from her.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+AND it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, when he had
+done, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as
+John also taught his disciples. (2)And he said unto them, When ye pray
+say, Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name: thy kingdom
+come: thy will be done as in heaven so upon earth. (3)Give us our
+necessary food, day by day: (4)and forgive us our sins, for we also
+forgive every one who is indebted to us. And bring us not into
+temptation; but deliver us from the wicked one.
+
+(5)And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and he
+shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three
+loaves; (6)for a friend of mine is come to me off a journey, and I have
+nothing to set before him. (7)And he from within answering, shall say,
+Give me no farther trouble: my door is already locked, and my children
+are with me in bed; I am unable to rise and give thee. (8)I tell you,
+though even he would not rise and give him because he is his friend;
+yet because of his importunity, roused up, he will give him as many as
+he needeth. (9)And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
+seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
+(10)For every one who asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth;
+and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. (11)For what father of
+you, if his son ask a loaf, will he give him a stone? or if a fish,
+will he for a fish give him a serpent? (12)or if he ask also an egg,
+will he give him a scorpion? (13)If ye then, evil as ye are, know how
+to give good gifts to your children; how much more shall your Father,
+who is in heaven, give his Holy Spirit to those who ask him?
+
+(14)And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to
+pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb person spake, and the
+people marvelled. (15)But some of them said, He casteth out devils by
+Beelzebub the prince of the devils. (16)But others, tempting him,
+sought of him a sign from heaven. (17)But he, knowing their thoughts,
+said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a
+house against a house, falleth. (18)And if Satan also be divided
+against himself, how shall his kingdom be established? because ye say,
+that I cast out devils by Beelzebub. (19)But if I by Beelzebub cast out
+devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore they shall be
+your judges. (20)But if with the finger of God I cast out devils, then,
+verily the kingdom of God is come unto you. (21)When a strong man, in
+complete armour, guards his palace, his goods are in peace. (22)But
+when a stronger person than he coming, vanquisheth him, he takes away
+his suit of armour in which he confided, and distributes the spoils.
+(23)He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not
+with me, scattereth abroad.
+
+(24)When the unclean spirit goeth out of a man, he passes through
+places destitute of water, seeking repose; and not finding it, saith, I
+will go back to my habitation from whence I came out: (25)and coming,
+he findeth it swept and furnished. (26)Then goeth he, and taketh seven
+other spirits, more wicked than himself; and they entering in, take up
+their abode there: and the last state of that man is worse than the
+first.
+
+(27)And it came to pass as he was speaking these words, a certain woman
+from among the multitude lift up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed
+is the womb that bare thee, and the breasts which thou hast sucked.
+(28)But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God
+and observe it.
+
+(29)Then the multitudes thronging around him, he began to say, This is
+a wicked generation: it seeketh a sign, and no sign shall be given it,
+but the sign of Jonah the prophet. (30)For as Jonas was a sign to the
+Ninevites, so shall the Son of man also be to this generation. (31)The
+queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment against the men of
+this generation, and shall condemn them: for she came from the ends of
+the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and, behold, a greater than
+Solomon is here. (32)The men of Nineveh shall rise up in judgment
+against this generation, and shall condemn it, for they repented on the
+preaching of Jonah, and, behold, a greater than Jonah is here.
+
+(33)But no man lighting a lamp putteth it in a concealed place, or
+under a bushel, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see
+the light. (34)The lamp of the body is the eye: when therefore thine
+eye is clear, thy whole body will be luminous, but if it be vitiated,
+thy whole body will be darkened. (35)Let it be thy aim then, that the
+light which is in thee do not become darkness. (36)If then thy whole
+body be illuminated, not having any dark part, it will be wholly
+luminous, as a lamp by its brightness diffuseth light.
+
+(37)Now as he was speaking, a certain Pharisee invited him to dine with
+him; and going in with him, he sat down. (38)But the Pharisee seeing
+it, marvelled, that he had not washed before dinner. (39)Then said the
+Lord unto him, Now ye Pharisees make the outside of the cup and of the
+dish clean, but your inward parts are full of extortion and wickedness.
+(40)Ye senseless men! did not he who made that which is without, make
+also that which is within? (41)But give what is within them for alms;
+and, lo! all will be pure unto you. (42)But wo to you, Pharisees,
+because ye tithe mint, and rue, and every herb, and pass by judgment
+and the love of God. These ought ye to have done, and not to have
+omitted the other. (43)Wo unto you, Pharisees, for ye love the first
+seats in the synagogues, and salutations in the places of public
+concourse. (44)Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
+are as graves concealed, which men, while walking over them, see not.
+
+(45)Then one of the doctors of the law addressing him, said, Master,
+thus speaking, thou reproachest us also. (46)And he said, Wo also to
+you, teachers of the law! for ye load men with burdens hardly bearable,
+and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
+(47)Wo unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your
+fathers killed them. (48)Ye do indeed bear witness to, and with
+pleasure concur in your fathers' deeds; for they truly killed them, and
+ye build their sepulchres. (49)Therefore also the wisdom of God hath
+said, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they
+shall kill, and shall persecute: (50)that the blood of all the
+prophets, which hath been shed since the foundation of the world, may
+be required of this generation: (51)from the blood of Abel to the blood
+of Zachariah, who was slain between the altar and the temple: verily I
+tell you, It shall be required of this generation. (52)Wo unto you,
+teachers of the law! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge; ye
+yourselves enter not in, and those who were entering ye have hindered.
+
+(53)And as he was saying these things unto them, the scribes and
+Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to extort answers from him
+respecting many things; (54)laying snares for him, and seeking to catch
+hold of something from his mouth, that they might accuse him.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+MEANTIME myriads of people collecting, so that they trod on one
+another, he began to speak to his disciples, Take heed principally of
+the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. (2)For there is
+nothing concealed, that shall not be laid open; nor hid, which shall
+not be known. (3)Wherefore whatsoever things ye have spoken in
+darkness, they shall be reported in the light; and what ye have
+whispered into the ear in the closets, shall be proclaimed on the
+house-tops. (4)But I say to you my friends, Be not afraid of those who
+may kill the body, but after that, have nothing farther which they can
+do. (5)But I will point out to you, whom ye should fear: Fear him, who,
+after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto
+you, Fear him! (6)Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, yet not
+one of them is forgotten before God? (7)But even the hairs of your head
+are all numbered: fear not then, ye are of more value than many
+sparrows. (8)But I tell you, Every one who shall confess me before men,
+him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: (9)but
+he that disowns me before men, shall be disowned before the angels of
+God. (10)And every one who shall utter a word against the Son of man,
+it shall be forgiven him; but for him who hath blasphemed against the
+Holy Ghost, there shall be no forgiveness.
+
+(11)And when they shall bring you before the synagogues, and
+magistrates, and the ruling powers, be under no anxiety how or what
+defence ye shall make, or what ye shall say: (12)for the Holy Ghost
+will teach you at that very hour what ye ought to say.
+
+(13)Then spake one of the multitude to him, Master, order my brother to
+divide the inheritance with me. (14)But he said to him, Man, who made
+me a judge and a divider among you? (15)Then said he to them, Beware,
+and be on your guard against covetousness; for a man's life doth not
+depend on the abundance of his possessions. (16)And he spake a parable
+unto them, saying,
+
+The estate of a certain rich man bore plentifully: (17)and he thought
+within himself, saying, What shall I do? for I have not room where I
+may house my crops. (18)And he said, I will do this; I will take down
+my barns, and build them larger, and collect there all my crops, and my
+good things! (19)And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast a multitude
+of good things in store for many years, be at ease, eat, drink, and be
+merry! (20)But God said to him, Thou fool! this night shall they demand
+thy life from thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose
+shall they be? (21)Just such is every one who heapeth up treasure for
+self, and is not rich towards God.
+
+(22)Then said he to his disciples, For this reason I tell you, Be under
+no anxiety about your life, what ye shall eat, nor for your body, how
+ye shall be clothed. (23)The life is more than food, and the body than
+raiment. (24)Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they
+have neither storehouse nor barn; yet God feedeth them: how much are ye
+more excellent than the birds? (25)Which of you, with all his anxiety,
+can add one moment to his life? (26)If therefore ye are unable to do
+the least thing, why are ye anxious about the others? (27)Observe the
+lillies how they grow up, they toil not, nor spin; but I tell you, that
+Solomon in all his glory, was not arrayed like one of these. (28)If God
+then so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow
+is thrown into the furnace; how much more you, O ye of little faith?
+(29)So then be not ye inquisitive what ye shall eat, or what ye shall
+drink, nor be agitated with restless anxiety. (30)For after all these
+things are the nations of the world seeking; and your Father knoweth
+that ye have need of these things. (31)But seek ye the kingdom of God,
+and all these things shall be given you over.
+
+(32)Fear not, little flock! for your Father takes delight in giving you
+the kingdom. (33)Sell all your possessions, and give in charity; make
+yourselves purses that wax not old, a treasure never failing in the
+heavens, where no thief approaches, nor doth the moth destroy. (34)For
+where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
+
+(35)Let your loins be firmly girded round, and your lamps burning:
+(36)and ye like men, expecting their master, when he shall return from
+the marriage; that when he comes and knocks, they may instantly open
+the door for him. (37)Blessed are those servants, whom the Master, when
+he cometh, shall find watchful: verily I say unto you, that he will
+gird up himself, and make them sit down at table, and come and wait
+upon them. (38)And if he come in the second watch, or in the third
+watch, and find them so watchful, blessed are those servants. (39)Now
+this be assured of, that if the master of the family had known at what
+hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have
+suffered his house to be broken through. (40)Therefore be ye also
+ready, for at an hour that ye think not of, the Son of man cometh.
+
+(41)Then said Peter unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable to us,
+or also for all? (42)And the Lord said, Who indeed is a faithful
+steward, and prudent, whom the lord will place over his household, to
+give them their proportion of provision at the proper season?
+(43)Blessed is that servant, whom his lord, when he cometh, shall find
+so employed. (44)Verily I say unto you, that he will place him over all
+his property. (45)But if that servant say in his heart, My master will
+be a long while ere he comes; and shall begin to beat the men and
+maid-servants, and to eat and to drink, and to get drunk; (46)the
+master of that servant will come in a day when he doth not expect him,
+and at an hour which he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and
+give him his portion with the unfaithful. (47)And that servant, who
+knew his master's will, and made no preparation for him, nor did
+according to his pleasure, shall be beaten with many stripes. (48)But
+he that knew it not, yet did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten
+with few. For of every one to whom much is given, much shall be
+required from him: and to whom men commit much, they will of him demand
+abundantly more.
+
+(49)I am come to cast fire on the earth, and what is my wish? that it
+may be now kindled. (50)But I have a baptism to be baptised with; and
+how am I distressed in spirit till it is finished! (51)Think ye that I
+came to bring peace upon earth? No, I tell you; but rather division:
+(52)for henceforth five shall be in one house, divided, three against
+two, and two against three. (53)The father shall take part against the
+son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter,
+and the daughter against the mother; the step-mother against her
+daughter-in-law, and the son's wife against her mother-in-law.
+
+(54)Then said he to the multitudes, When ye see a cloud rising from the
+west, ye say immediately, There cometh a shower; and it is so. (55)And
+when the south wind gently blows, ye say, It will be sultry hot; and so
+it is. (56)Ye hypocrites! ye know how to discern by experience from the
+appearance of the earth and of the sky; but how is it that ye do not
+discern this particular time? (57)And why even of yourselves do ye not
+decide what is just? (58)For as thou art going with thy prosecutor to
+the magistrate, on the way endeavour to make up the matter with him;
+lest he drag thee before the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the
+officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. (59)I tell thee, thou
+mayest in no wise come out from thence, until thou hast paid the very
+last mite.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+NOW there were some present at that time who informed him of the
+Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. (2)And
+Jesus in reply said to them, Think ye that these Galileans were sinners
+above all the Galileans, because they suffered such things? (3)I tell
+you, No: for except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (4)Or
+those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them,
+think ye that they were debtors to divine justice above all the men who
+dwell at Jerusalem? (5)I tell you, No: but except ye repent, ye shall
+all likewise perish.
+
+(6)Then he spake this parable: A certain man had a fig-tree planted in
+his vineyard; and he came, expecting fruit on it, and found none.
+(7)Then said he to the vine-dresser, Lo! for three years have I come,
+expecting fruit on this fig-tree, and find none: cut it down; why doth
+it render the ground thus useless? (8)He answering said to him, Sir,
+let it e'en remain this year, until that I dig around it, and spread
+some manure: (9)perhaps it may then produce fruit: but if it does not,
+afterwards thou shalt cut it down.
+
+(10)And he was teaching in one of the synagogues, on the sabbath.
+(11)And, behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity
+eighteen years, and was bowed together, and unable to raise herself at
+all up. (12)But when Jesus saw her, he called out aloud, and said to
+her, Woman, thou art delivered from thine infirmity. (13)And he laid
+his hands upon her: and instantly she became erect, and glorified God.
+(14)Then the ruler of the synagogue, indignant, that on the sabbath
+Jesus had performed the cure, addressing himself to the multitude,
+said, There are six days in which work is to be done: on these
+therefore come and be cured, and not on the sabbath-day. (15)Then the
+Lord answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not every one of you
+on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead him to
+water? (16)And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom
+Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, to be loosed from this bond
+on the sabbath-day? (17)And when he had made this speech, all his
+opposers were covered with shame: and all the multitude rejoiced in all
+the glorious things which were done by him. (18)Then said he, To what
+is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I compare it? (19)It is
+like a grain of mustard, which a man took and put into his garden; and
+it grew, and became a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged on
+its branches.
+
+(20)And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? (21)It
+is like leaven, which a woman taking, covered up in three measures of
+meal, till the whole was leavened.
+
+(22)And he passed through the cities and villages, teaching, and making
+his way towards Jerusalem. (23)And a person said to him, Lord, are the
+saved few? And he said unto them, (24)Exert all your powers to enter
+through the strait gate: for many, I tell you, will seek to enter, but
+will not be able. (25)When the master of the family shall have arisen,
+and shut the door, and ye shall begin to stand without, and to knock at
+the door, saying, Master, master, open it for us! and he answering will
+tell you, I know you not whence ye are: (26)then shall ye begin to say,
+We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our
+streets. (27)And he will say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are;
+depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. (28)There shall be wailing
+and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob,
+and all the prophets, in the kingdom, and yourselves cast out. (29)And
+they shall come from the east, and west, and from north, and south, and
+shall sit down in the kingdom of God. (30)And, behold, there are last
+who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.
+
+(31)The same day came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Depart, and
+begone from hence: for Herod will kill thee. (32)And he said to them,
+Go tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and perform cures today
+and to-morrow, and on the third day I shall be perfected. (33)But I
+must go on to-day and to-morrow, and the day following: for it is
+impossible that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
+
+(34)O Jerusalem! Jerusalem! thou that killest the prophets, and stonest
+those who are sent unto thee; how often would I have collected thy
+children unto me, just as a hen gathereth her brood under her wings,
+and ye would not! (35)Behold, your house is left unto you desolate:
+verily I say unto you, That ye shall see me no more, till the day come
+when ye shall say, Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+AND it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the principal
+Pharisees, to eat bread on the sabbath, that they were watchfully
+observant of him. (2)And, behold, there was a certain man who had a
+dropsy, before him. (3)And Jesus addressing himself to the teachers of
+the law and the Pharisees, spake, saying, Is it lawful to perform cures
+on the sabbath? (4)And they said nothing. And he took him, and healed
+him, and sent him away; (5)and addressing them, said, Whose ass or ox
+is fallen into a pit, and doth he not immediately pull him out on the
+sabbath-day? (6)And they were unable to answer him in opposition to
+these things.
+
+(7)Then he spake to those who were invited, a parable, when he observed
+how they chose the principal seats; saying unto them, (8)When thou art
+invited of any person to a marriage entertainment, recline not on the
+principal couch; lest a more honourable personage than thyself be
+invited by him; (9)and he that invited thee and him, coming say to
+thee, Yield this person the place; and so thou shalt begin with shame
+to go down to the lowest place. (10)But when thou art invited, go and
+sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited thee comes, he
+may say to thee, Friend, go up higher; then shalt thou have respect in
+the presence of those who are seated with thee. (11)For every one who
+exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be
+exalted.
+
+(12)Then said he also to the person who had invited him, When thou
+makest a dinner or a supper, invite not thy friends, nor thy brethren,
+nor thy relations, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also invite thee
+again, and a recompence be made to thee. (13)But when thou makest an
+entertainment, invite the poor, the maimed, the halt, the blind:
+(14)and thou shalt be blessed; because they cannot recompense thee: for
+a recompence shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.
+
+(15)Then one of those who sat at table hearing these things, said to
+him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. (16)And
+he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and invited many:
+(17)and sent his servants at supper-time to say to the invited, Come;
+for all things are now ready. (18)And they all began with one voice to
+frame excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a field, and I must
+of necessity go and survey it: I pray thee hold me excused. (19)And
+another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and am going to make a
+trial of them: I pray thee accept my excuse. (20)And another said, I
+have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. (21)And that servant
+returning, informed his master of these things. Then the master of the
+family, being highly incensed, said to his servant, Go out instantly
+into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in hither the poor,
+and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. (22)And the servant said,
+Sir, it is done as thou orderedst, and yet there is room. (23)And the
+master said to the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and
+urge them to come in, that my house may be filled. (24)For I say unto
+you, That not one man of those who were invited shall taste of my
+supper.
+
+(25)And great multitudes followed him about: and he turned, and spoke
+to them, (26)If any man cometh after me, and hateth not father, and
+mother, and wife and children, and brothers, and sisters, yea, and his
+own life also, he cannot be my disciple. (27)And whosoever doth not
+bear his cross, and come after me, he cannot be my disciple. (28)For
+what man of you designing to erect a tower, doth not first sitting down
+calculate the expence, if he have sufficient to complete the work?
+(29)lest haply, after having laid the foundation, and being unable to
+finish it, all who look upon it begin to ridicule him, (30)saying, This
+man began to build, and was not able to finish. (31)Or what king, going
+forth to encounter another king in battle, doth not sit down first, and
+consult if he is able with ten thousand men to meet him who is coming
+against him with twenty thousand? (32)and if he be not, whilst he is
+still at a distance, he sendeth an embassy, and desires terms of peace.
+(33)So then, every one of you who will not part with all his
+possessions, cannot be my disciple.
+
+(34)Salt is good: but if the salt become insipid, by what shall it be
+seasoned? (35)It is neither fit for the land, nor for manure; but they
+cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+THEN drew nigh unto him all the tax-farmers and the sinners to hear
+him. (2)And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man
+entertains sinners, and eateth with them. (3)Then spake he unto them
+this parable, saying, (4)What man is there of you, possessing an
+hundred sheep, though he lose but one of them, will he not leave the
+ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until
+he find it? (5)and when he hath found it, he layeth it on his
+shoulders, rejoicing. (6)And coming home, he calleth together his
+friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Congratulate me; for I have
+found that sheep of mine which was lost. (7)I tell you, that just so
+will there be joy in heaven over one repentant sinner, more than over
+ninety-nine righteous persons, who hold not their need of repentance.
+(8)Or what woman having ten pieces of silver coin, if she lose one of
+them, doth she not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and make diligent
+search until she find it? (9)And having found it, she calleth her
+female friends and neighbours together, saying, Congratulate me; for I
+have found the silver piece I had lost. (10)Even so, I tell you, there
+is joy among the angels of God, over one repentant sinner.
+
+(11)Then he said, A certain man had two sons: (12)and the younger of
+them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of substance which
+falls to my share. And he divided with them his fortune. (13)And not
+many days after, the younger son, collecting his all, travelled into a
+far distant country, and there dissipated his substance in a life of
+debauchery. (14)But when he had spent all, there came a terrible famine
+in that region; and he began to know want. (15)And he went and
+connected himself with one of the citizens of that country; and he sent
+him into his fields to feed swine. (16)And he eagerly longed to fill
+his belly with the charob berries which the swine did eat: and no
+person gave him _a morsel_. (17)Then coming to himself, he said, How
+many hirelings of my father abound with loaves of bread, and I am
+pining away with famine! (18)I will arise and go to my father, and will
+say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
+(19)and I am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy
+hirelings. (20)And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet
+at a considerable distance, his father discovered him, and was moved
+with compassion, and running, fell on his neck, and kissed him again
+and again. (21)Then said the son unto him, Father, I have sinned
+against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy
+son. (22)But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe,
+and clothe him; and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet:
+(23)and bring hither the stall-fed steer, and kill it; and let us eat,
+and be joyous. (24)For this my son was dead, and is alive again; and
+was lost, and is found. And they began to be joyous. (25)Now his elder
+brother had been in the field: and when coming home he drew near the
+house, he heard a concert of music, and the chorus. (26)And calling one
+of the servants, he inquired what these things meant. (27)And he said,
+Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed for him the stall-fed
+steer, because he hath received him in health. (28)Then he was in great
+wrath, and would not enter the doors: therefore his father came out,
+and entreated him. (29)But he answering said to his father, Lo, these
+many years I am serving thee, and never have transgressed thy command:
+yet to me thou hast never once given a kid, that I might make merry
+with my friends: (30)but no sooner is this son of thine come, who hath
+devoured thy substance with whores, than thou hast killed for him the
+stall-fed steer. (31)And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me,
+and all my possessions are thine. (32)But it was right that we should
+rejoice, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive
+again; and was lost, and is found.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+THEN said he also to his disciples, There was a certain rich man, who
+had a steward; and he received an information against him, as having
+dissipated his treasures. (2)And calling him, he said to him, What is
+this report I hear of thee? give up the account of thy stewardship; for
+thou mayest be no longer in that office. (3)Then the steward said
+within himself, What shall I do? because my master is taking away the
+stewardship from me: to dig, I have not the strength; to beg, I am
+ashamed. (4)I know what I will do, that, when I am removed from the
+stewardship, they may entertain me at their houses. (5)So calling upon
+every one of his master's debtors, he said to the first, How much owest
+thou to my master? (6)And he said, A hundred baths of oil. And he said,
+Take thy account, and sit down directly, and write fifty. (7)Then said
+he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred core of
+wheat. And he saith to him, Take thy account, and write fourscore.
+(8)And the master praised the unjust steward, because he had acted
+providently: for the children of this world are more provident among
+their own generation of men, than the children of light. (9)And I say
+unto you, Make yourselves friends with the unrighteous mammon that when
+ye fail, they may receive you into the eternal mansions.
+
+(10)He that is faithful in the least thing, is faithful also in much:
+and he who is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much. (11)If
+therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will
+entrust you with the true? (12)and if ye have not been faithful in that
+which belongs to another, who will give up to you that which is your
+own? (13)No domestic can serve two masters: for either he will hate the
+one, and love the other; or he will cleave to the one, and neglect the
+other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
+
+(14)Then the Pharisees also, who were dear lovers of money, heard all
+these things, and they sneered at him. (15)And he said unto them, Ye
+are they who affect to be righteous persons before men; but God knoweth
+your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is an
+abomination in the sight of God. (16)The law and the prophets were
+until John: since that the kingdom of God is preached, and every man
+presseth into it. (17)But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass
+away, than for one tittle of the law to fail. (18)Every one who putteth
+away his wife and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and every one
+who marrieth a woman divorced from her husband, committeth adultery.
+
+(19)Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and
+fine linen, making splendid entertainments every day: (20)and there was
+a certain pauper, named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate covered with
+ulcers, (21)and importunately desiring to be fed with the crumbs which
+fell from the rich man's table: yea even the dogs came and licked his
+ulcers. (22)Now it came to pass that the poor man died, and was carried
+up by angels into the bosom of Abraham. Then the rich man also died,
+and was buried: (23)and in hell, lifting up his eyes, being in
+torments, he seeth Abraham at a vast distance, and Lazarus in his
+bosom. (24)And crying out, he said, Father Abraham, have compassion on
+me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water,
+and cool my tongue; for I am tormented with this flame. (25)But Abraham
+said, Son, remember that thou hast received thy good things during thy
+life, and Lazarus, in like manner, what was afflictive: but now he is
+comforted, and thou art tormented. (26)And besides all these
+considerations, between us and you there is a vast chasm fixed: so that
+they who might be willing to pass from hence to you, cannot; neither
+can they pass through to us, from thence. (27)And he said, I entreat
+thee then, father, that thou wouldest send him to my paternal mansion:
+(28)for I have five brothers: that he may testify to them, that they
+also come not into this place of torment. (29)Abraham saith to him,
+They have Moses and the prophets; let them hearken to them. (30)But he
+said, Ah no, father Abraham! but if one came to them from the dead,
+they will repent. (31)Then he said to him, If they hearken not to Moses
+and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from
+the dead.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+THEN he said to his disciples, It is impossible that offences should
+not come; but wo to him through whom they come! (2)It would be
+advantageous for him, if a milstone were hanged about his neck, and he
+were cast into the sea, rather than offend one of these little ones.
+(3)Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin against thee, reprove
+him; and if he repent, forgive him. (4)And if seven times in the day he
+sin against thee, and seven times in the day return to thee, saying, I
+repent; thou shalt forgive him.
+
+(5)And the disciples said unto the Lord, increase our faith. (6)And the
+Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard, ye might say to that
+sycamore-tree, Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea; and it would
+obey you.
+
+(7)But which of you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, when he
+cometh from the field, will say immediately, Come, sit down at table?
+(8)And will he not rather say, Prepare for me to sup, and gird thyself,
+and wait upon me, till I eat and drink; and after that, thou shalt eat
+and drink thyself? (9)Doth he hold it as a favour from that servant,
+that he did the things which were ordered him? I think not. (10)So also
+ye, when ye have done all things commanded you, say, We are
+unprofitable servants: for we have but done what was our duty to do.
+
+(11)And it came to pass, as he was going towards Jerusalem, he passed
+also through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. (12)And as he was
+entering a certain village, ten leprous men met him, who stood at a
+distance: (13)and they lift up their voice, saying, Jesus, Master, have
+mercy on us! (14)And looking towards them, he said, Go, shew yourselves
+to the priests. And it came to pass, that as they were on the road,
+they were made clean. (15)Then one of them, seeing that he was cured,
+returned, and with a loud voice gave glory to God, (16)and fell
+prostrate at his feet giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
+(17)Then Jesus spake and said, were there not ten cleansed? but where
+are the nine? (18)There are none found returning to give glory to God,
+but this alien. (19)And he said to him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith
+hath saved thee.
+
+(20)And being asked by one of the Pharisees, When cometh the kingdom of
+God? he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with
+observation: (21)neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for,
+behold, the kingdom of God is within you. (22)Then said he to the
+disciples, The days will come when ye shall eagerly desire to see one
+of the days of the Son of man, and shall not see it. (23)And they will
+say to you, Lo here! and lo there! go not after them, nor follow them.
+(24)For as the lightning flashing from one quarter under heaven,
+shineth to another quarter under heaven; so shall the Son of man also
+be at his day. (25)But he must first suffer many things, and be
+rejected by this generation. (26)And as it was in the days of Noah, so
+shall it also be in the days of the coming of the Son of man. (27)They
+did eat, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until
+the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the deluge came, and
+destroyed them all.
+
+(28)Even so, likewise, it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they
+drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; (29)but the
+day Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven,
+and destroyed them all. (30)Just so will it be in the day when the Son
+of man shall be revealed. (31)In that day, let not the man who is upon
+the roof, and his goods in the house, go down to carry them away: and
+he that is in the field, in like manner, let him not return for any
+things behind him. (32)Remember Lot's wife. (33)Whosoever seeketh to
+preserve his life shall lose it; and whosoever would lose it, shall
+preserve it. (34)I tell you, in that night two shall be in the same
+bed; the one shall be seized, and the other dismissed. Two women shall
+be grinding together: the one shall be seized, and the other dismissed.
+(35)Two shall be in the field; the one shall be seized, and the other
+dismissed. (36)TEXT OMITTED (37)And they answering, said to him, Where,
+Lord? And he said, Wherever the carcase is, there will the eagles be
+gathered together.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+THEN he spake also to them a parable, to shew that we ought to pray
+always, and not faint; (2)saying, There was a certain judge in a
+particular city, having no fear of God, nor respect for man: (3)and
+there was a certain widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Do
+me justice against my adversary. (4)And he would not for a long while:
+but after this he said, Though I fear not God, nor respect man; (5)yet
+because this woman is so troublesome to me, I will do her justice, lest
+by her perpetual coming she stun me with her importunity, (6)Then said
+the Lord, Hear what the unjust judge saith. (7)And shall not God
+execute vengeance for his own elect, who cry out to him day and night,
+though he bear long with them? (8)Yes, I tell you, that he will avenge
+them quickly. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, ah! shall he
+find faith on the earth?
+
+(9)Then he spake also this parable to certain persons, who had
+confidence in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised
+others: (10)Two men went up to the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee,
+the other a tax-farmer. (11)The Pharisee, standing by himself, made
+this prayer: God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of mankind,
+extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this tax-gatherer. (12)I keep a
+fast twice a week, I pay the tenth of all things I possess. (13)And the
+tax-gatherer standing at a distance, would not even so much as lift his
+eyes heaven-ward, but smote on his breast, saying, May God accept the
+atonement for me a sinner! (14)I say to you, Went this man down to his
+house justified, or the other? for every one who exalteth himself shall
+be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
+
+(15)Then they brought him infants also, that he should touch them: but
+the disciples, when they saw it, rebuked them. (16)But Jesus calling
+them to him, said, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder
+them not for of such is the kingdom of God. (17)Verily I say unto you,
+Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he
+shall not enter therein.
+
+(18)And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, by doing what
+shall I inherit eternal life? (19)Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou
+me good? there is none good, but one, even God.
+
+(20)Thou knowest the commandments, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou
+shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false
+witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. (21)Then he said, All these
+things have I observed from my youth. (22)Then Jesus hearing this, said
+to him, Yet one thing thou lackest: sell all whatsoever thou hast, and
+distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and
+come, follow me. (23)But he, on hearing these things, was exceeding
+sorrowful: for he was very rich. (24)Then Jesus, observing that he was
+very sorrowful, said, How difficultly shall they who have riches, enter
+into the kingdom of God! (25)It is easier for a camel to go through the
+eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
+(26)And those who heard it said, Who then can be saved? (27)And he
+said, The things impossible with men, are possible with God. (28)Then
+said Peter, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. (29)And he said
+unto them, Verily I say unto you, that there is no man who hath left
+family, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the sake of
+the kingdom of God, (30)who shall not receive back manifold more in
+this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
+
+(31)Then taking aside the twelve, he said to them, Lo, we are going up
+to Jerusalem, and all things written by the prophets concerning the Son
+of man will be fulfilled. (32)For he shall be delivered up to the
+Gentiles, and they shall insult him, and treat him with indignity, and
+spit upon him: (33)and after scourging, shall slay him: and the third
+day he shall rise again. (34)And they understood none of these things:
+and the saying was concealed from them, and they knew not the things
+which were spoken.
+
+(35)And it came to pass, as he drew nigh to Jerusalem, a certain blind
+man sat by the road-side begging: (36)and hearing the multitude passing
+by, he inquired what was the cause. (37)And they told him, that Jesus
+the Nazarean is going by. (38)And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of
+David, have mercy on me! (39)And they who were going before rebuked
+him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Son
+of David, have mercy on me! (40)Then Jesus stood still, and commanded
+him to be brought to him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
+(41)saying, What wist thou that I should do for thee? Then he said,
+Lord, that I may receive my sight. (42)And Jesus said unto him, Receive
+thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. (43)And instantly he received
+sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they
+saw it, gave praise to God.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+AND entering into Jericho, he passed through. (2)And there was a person
+whose name was Zaccheus, and he was a principal farmer of the taxes,
+and the man was rich. (3)And he was desirous to have a sight of Jesus,
+what sort of person he was; and he could not, because of the crowd, for
+he was short of stature. (4)So running before, he climbed up a
+sycamore-tree, in order to get a sight of him: for he was about to pass
+that way. (5)And when he was come to the spot, Jesus looking up, saw
+him, and said to him, Zaccheus, come down speedily; for to-day I must
+abide at thy house. (6)And he hastened to come down, and entertained
+him gladly. (7)And when they all saw it, they murmured, saying, That he
+is gone to lodge with a man, a notorious sinner. (8)Then Zaccheus
+standing up, said unto the Lord, Behold, the half of my goods, Lord, I
+give unto the poor; and if I have got any thing from any man, by laying
+false informations, I am ready to restore fourfold. (9)Then said Jesus
+unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, because that he also
+is a son of Abraham. (10)For the Son of man is come to seek and to save
+that which was lost.
+
+(11)And as they were hearkening to these things, he proceeded on, and
+spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and they supposed
+that immediately the kingdom of God would openly appear. (12)He said
+therefore, A certain man of noble family went into a distant region, to
+receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. (13)And calling his ten
+servants, he gave them ten manehs[15], and said unto them, Employ
+yourselves in traffic, till I come back. (14)But his citizens hated
+him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man
+to rule over us. (15)And it came to pass, at his return, after
+receiving the kingdom, that he ordered the servants to be called, to
+whom he had given the money, that he might know what every one had
+gained by his traffic. (16)Then came the first, and said, Sir, thy
+maneh has gained ten manehs. (17)And he said unto him, Well done, good
+servant: because thou hast been faithful in the least matter, hold thou
+dominion over ten cities. (18)And the second came, saying, Lord, thy
+maneh hath gained five manehs. (19)Then said he also to this man, Be
+thou also over five cities. (20)And another came, saying, Master, there
+is thy maneh, which I have kept wrapt up in a napkin: (21)for I was
+afraid of thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up where
+thou hadst laid nothing down, and reapest where thou didst not sow.
+(22)And he said to him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou
+wicked servant. Thou knewest that I am an austere man, taking up what I
+laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow; (23)why then gavest thou
+not my money to the bank, so when I came I might have required it with
+interest? (24)And he said to those who stood by, Take from him the
+maneh, and give it to him who hath the ten manehs. (25)(And they say
+unto him, Sir, he hath ten manehs.) (26)For I say unto you, That to
+every one who hath, shall more be given; but from him that hath not,
+even that which he hath shall be taken away from him. (27)But as for
+these enemies of mine, who would not that I should reign over them,
+bring them hither, and slay them before me.
+
+(28)And having thus spoken, he proceeded forward, going up to
+Jerusalem. (29)And it came to pass, as he drew near to Bethphage and
+Bethany, to the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his
+disciples, (30)saying, Go into the opposite village; in which, as ye
+are at the entrance, ye will find a foal tied, on which no man hath
+ever yet sat: loose, and bring him. (31)And if any man ask you, Why ye
+loose it? thus shall ye say to him, That the Lord hath need of him.
+(32)Then they who were sent, going, found it just as he had described
+to them. (33)And as they were untying the foal, the owners of it said
+to them, Why loose ye the foal? (34)And they said, The Lord hath need
+of him. (35)And they brought him to Jesus: and throwing their cloaks on
+the foal, they set Jesus thereon. (36)And as he went, they spread under
+him their garments on the road. (37)And when he was now approaching, at
+the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the
+disciples rejoicing began to praise God with a loud voice for all the
+miracles which they had seen; (38)saying, Blessed is the King, who
+cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the
+highest.
+
+(39)And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said unto him, Master,
+reprove thy disciples. (40)And he replying said to them. I tell you
+that, should these be silent, the very stones would cry out.
+
+(41)And as he drew near, beholding the city, he wept over it,
+(42)saying, Oh that thou hadst known, even in this thy day, the things
+that are for thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. (43)For
+the days will come upon thee, when thy enemies shall cast up a trench
+around thee, and encircle thee about, and straiten thee on every side,
+(44)and will dash thee on the ground, and thy children within thee; and
+will not leave in thee one stone upon another: because thou knewest not
+the season of thy visitation.
+
+(45)And entering into the temple, he began to cast out those who sold
+and bought in the temple; (46)saying unto them, It is written, My house
+is the house of prayer[16]: but ye have made it a den of robbers.
+
+(47)And he continued daily teaching in the temple. Then the chief
+priests and the scribes sought to destroy him, with the heads of the
+people, (48)but did not discover how they could do any thing: for all
+the people attentively hung on his lips.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+AND it came to pass, on one of those days, as he was teaching the
+people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and
+scribes with the elders came upon him, (2)and spake to him, saying,
+Tell us by what authority thou doest these things or who is he that
+giveth thee this authority? (3)Then he answering said to them, I also
+will ask you one question; and resolve me: (4)The baptism of John, was
+it from heaven, or of men? (5)And they reasoned among themselves,
+saying, If we reply, From heaven; he will say, Wherefore then did ye
+not believe him? (6)But if we say, Of men; all the people will stone
+us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet. (7)And they
+answered, We know not from whence. (8)And Jesus said to them, Neither
+tell I you by what authority I do these things.
+
+(9)Then he began to speak to the people this parable: A certain man
+planted a vineyard, and delivered it to husbandmen, and went abroad for
+a long while. (10)And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a
+servant, that they might give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the
+husbandmen beat, and sent him away empty. (11)And he again sent another
+servant: and him also they beat, and treating him with indignity, sent
+him away empty. (12)And he sent yet a third: and him they also wounded,
+and cast out. (13)Then said the master of the vineyard, What shall I
+do? I will send my beloved son: probably when they see him, they will
+shew him respect. (14)But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned
+among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that
+the inheritance may be our own. (15)So casting him out of the vineyard,
+they slew him. What then will the master of the vineyard do with these
+men? (16)He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give the
+vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said God forbid.
+(17)Then he looked on them, and said, What is this then which is
+written[17], The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become
+the head of the corner? (18)Every one who falleth upon this stone shall
+be broken to pieces; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him
+to powder. (19)And the chief priests and the scribes sought to lay
+hands on him at that time; and were afraid of the people: for they knew
+that he had spoken this parable against them.
+
+(20)And watching him, they sent men they had suborned, who pretended
+that they were righteous persons, in order to lay hold of some word of
+his, that they might deliver him to the power and authority of the
+governor. (21)And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou
+speakest and teachest rightly, and respectest no man's person, but
+teachest the way of God in truth: (22)Is it lawful for us to pay
+tribute to Caesar, or not? (23)Then he, aware of their crafty design,
+said unto them, Why tempt ye me? (24)Shew me a denarius. Whose image
+and inscription hath it? And they answering said, Caesar's. (25)Then
+said he to them, Pay therefore to Caesar the things which are Caesar's,
+and to God the things which are God's. (26)And they were unable to lay
+hold of a single expression of his before the people: and marvelling at
+his answer, they were silenced.
+
+(27)Then certain of the Sadducees, who contend that there is no
+resurrection, asked him, (28)saying, Master, Moses wrote for us[18], If
+a man's brother die, having a wife, and he die childless, that his
+brother should take the wife, and raise up seed for his brother.
+(29)Now there were seven brothers: and the first taking a wife, died
+childless. (30)And the second taking the wife, he also died childless.
+(31)Then the third took her; and also all the seven in like manner: and
+left no children, and died. (32)And last of all died also the woman.
+(33)In the resurrection therefore whose wife of them shall she be? for
+the seven had her to wife. (34)And Jesus in reply said to them, The
+children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: (35)but they
+who are counted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection of
+the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: (36)neither can
+they die any more: for they are like the angels; and are the children
+of God, being the children of the resurrection. (37)Now that the dead
+are raised, even Moses intimated at the bush[19], when he called the
+Lord, "the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob."
+(38)Now God is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live
+with him. (39)Then some of the scribes addressing him said, Master,
+admirably hast thou spoken! (40)And after that they durst not put
+another question to him.
+
+(41)Then he spake to them: How say they that the Messiah is the son of
+David? (42)Yet David himself, in the book of Psalms, saith, "The Lord
+said unto my Lord, Sit down at my right hand, (43)until I put thine
+enemies for a footstool of thy feet[20]." (44)David then calleth him
+Lord, and how then is he his son?
+
+(45)And whilst all the people were hearkening, he said to his
+disciples, (46)Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk about in
+trailing robes, and love salutations in the public places, and the
+principal seats in the synagogues, and the most honourable couch at
+suppers; (47)who devour the houses of widows, and for a pretext make
+long prayers: these shall receive a more abundant punishment.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AND as he looked up, he saw some casting their gifts into the treasury
+who were rich. (2)And he observed also a certain widow, miserably poor,
+put in there two mites. (3)And he said, Of a truth I tell you that this
+poor widow hath put in more than all they: (4)for all they have of
+their superfluity cast into the oblations for God: but she out of her
+indigence hath cast in all the substance which she possessed.
+
+(5)And some of them talking of the temple, how adorned it was with the
+beautiful stone-work and the dedicated offerings, he said, (6)As for
+these things which ye are gazing upon, the days will come, in which one
+stone will not be left upon another, that shall not be utterly thrown
+down. (7)And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these
+things be? and what is the sign, when these things are ready to come to
+pass? (8)Then he said, Take heed that ye be not deluded: for many will
+come in my name, saying, I am he; and the period approaches: go not
+therefore after them. (9)But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions,
+be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the
+conclusion is not immediately. (10)Then saith he unto them, Nation
+shall rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: (11)and
+great earthquakes shall be in different places, and famines, and
+pestilences; and in the heaven shall be frightful appearances, and
+mighty signs. (12)But before all these things, they will lay hands on
+you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and to
+prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.
+(13)And it shall afford you an opportunity to bear your testimony.
+(14)Therefore rest satisfied in your hearts, not to premeditate what
+apology to make: (15)for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all
+your adversaries shall be utterly unable to contradict or resist.
+(16)But ye shall be betrayed even by parents, and brethren, and
+relations, and friends; and some of you they shall put to death.
+(17)And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. (18)Though a
+hair of your head shall in nowise perish. (19)In your patience possess
+ye your souls. (20)But when ye see Jerusalem, encircled with armies,
+then know that the desolation of it approaches. (21)Then let those who
+are in Judea fly unto the mountains; and let those who are in the midst
+of her get far away: and they who are in the countries, let them not
+enter into her. (22)For these are the days of vengeance, when all
+things which are written shall be fulfilled. (23)But wo to those who
+are big with child, and have infants at their breasts, in those days!
+for there shall be great distress on the earth, and wrath upon this
+people. (24)And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be
+led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden under
+foot of the Gentiles, until the times appointed for the Gentiles shall
+come to their period. (25)And there shall be signs in the sun, and in
+the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations,
+with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (26)men terrified to
+death with fear, and expectation of the calamities coming on the earth:
+for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. (27)And then shall they see
+the Son of man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory. (28)And
+when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your
+heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
+
+(29)And he spake a parable unto them, Behold the fig-tree, and all the
+trees, (30)when they now put forth, as soon as ye see it ye know in
+yourselves that the summer is now near: (31)so ye also, when ye see
+these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is at hand.
+(32)Verily I say unto you, That this generation shall in nowise pass
+away, until all these things come to pass. (33)Heaven and earth shall
+pass away: but my words shall never pass away. (34)But take heed to
+yourselves, lest at any time your hearts should be overloaded with
+surfeiting and drunkenness, and the anxious cares of life, and that day
+should come upon you unawares. (35)For as a snare shall it come upon
+all that are settled on the face of the whole earth. (36)Watch
+therefore, praying at every proper opportunity, that ye may be
+accounted worthy to escape all these things which are ready to come to
+pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
+
+(37)And during the day he continued teaching in the temple; but at
+night he went out, and lodged in the mountain called the mount of
+Olives. (38)And all the people came to him early in the morning at the
+temple, to hear him.
+
+CHAP. XXII.
+
+AND the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was at
+hand. (2)And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might
+destroy him; for they were afraid of the people. (3)Then entered Satan
+into Judas called Iscariot, though he was of the number of the twelve.
+(4)And he went and conversed with the chief priests and the captains,
+by what means he could betray him unto them. (5)And they were glad, and
+agreed with him to give him a sum of money. (6)And he gave them his
+promise, and sought the favourable opportunity to betray him to them,
+in the absence of the multitude.
+
+(7)Then came the day of unleavened bread, on which the passover must be
+killed. (8)And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go, prepare for us the
+passover, that we may eat it. (9)And they said unto him, Where wilt
+thou that we prepare it? (10)And he said unto them, Lo! as you are at
+the entrance of the city, there will a man meet you, carrying a pitcher
+of water; follow him into the house whither he is going. (11)And say to
+the master of that family, The teacher saith to thee, Where is the
+dining-room, in which I can eat the passover with my disciples? (12)And
+he will shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
+(13)And they going away, found it just as he had told them: and they
+made ready the passover. (14)And when the hour was come, he sat down,
+and the twelve apostles with him. (15)And he said unto them, With
+earnest desire have I longed to eat this passover with you before I
+suffer: (16)for I tell you, that I will no more ever eat of it, until
+it shall be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. (17)And taking the cup,
+after having given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide among
+yourselves: (18)for I say unto you, that I shall no more drink of the
+fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God come. (19)And taking a
+loaf, he gave thanks, and brake, and gave it to them, saying, This is
+my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me. (20)And
+the cup in like manner, after supper, saying, This cup is the new
+testament in my blood, which is shed for you. (21)But lo! the hand of
+him that betrayeth me is with me at the table. (22)And the Son of man
+indeed goeth, as is decreed: but wo to that man by whom he is betrayed!
+(23)And they began to question among themselves, who it could possibly
+be of them who should do this thing.
+
+(24)Now it came to pass, that there was also a contention among them,
+even which of them should be accounted to be the greatest. (25)And he
+said to them, The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they who
+exercise authority over them are called benefactors. (26)But ye shall
+not act thus: but the superior among you, let him be as the junior; and
+he that presideth, as he that serveth. (27)For which is the greater, he
+that sitteth at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at
+table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth. (28)Ye are they
+who have continued with me during my trials. (29)And I appoint you, as
+my Father hath appointed me, a kingdom; (30)that ye may eat and drink
+at my table in my kingdom, and be seated on thrones, judging the twelve
+tribes of Israel.
+
+(31)And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, lo! Satan hath earnestly sought
+you, that he might sift you as wheat: (32)but I have prayed for thee,
+that thy faith may not fail: and when thou art returned, stablish thy
+brethren. (33)Then he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee,
+to prison, and to death! (34)And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock
+shall not crow this day, before thou shalt thrice deny having known me.
+
+(35)And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, or scrip, or
+sandals, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. (36)Then said he
+to them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him also take a scrip: and
+he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword. (37)For I
+tell you, that what hath already been written must be fulfilled in me,
+namely, "He was numbered with the transgressors[21]:" for the things
+also concerning me draw to their period. (38)Then they said, Lord,
+behold, here are two swords, and he said to them, It is enough.
+
+(39)And going out, he went, according to his custom, to the mount of
+Olives; and his disciples also followed him. (40)And when he came to
+the spot, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
+(41)And he withdrew from them about a stone's cast, and kneeling down,
+he prayed, (42)saying, Father, if thou wilt, remove this cup from me!
+nevertheless, not my will, but thine, be done. (43)And an angel from
+heaven appeared to him, strengthening him. (44)And being in an agony,
+he prayed with greater intenseness: and his sweat was as clots of blood
+falling on the ground. (45)And when he rose up from prayer, on coming
+to his disciples, he found them sleeping from sorrow. (46)And he said
+unto them, Why sleep ye? rise up, and pray, that ye enter not into
+temptation.
+
+(47)And while he was yet speaking, behold a multitude, and he who was
+called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and approached Jesus
+to kiss him. (48)Then said Jesus unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the
+Son of man with a kiss? (49)Then when they who were about him saw what
+was ready to happen, they said unto him, Lord, shall we strike with the
+sword? (50)And one of them struck at a servant of the high-priest, and
+cut off his right ear. (51)Then Jesus, addressing them, said, Permit me
+thus far: and touching his ear, he healed him. (52)Then said Jesus to
+the chief priests and captains of the temple, and to the elders who
+were come forth against him, Are ye come out as against a robber, with
+swords and staves? (53)When I was daily with you in the temple, ye
+stretched out no hands upon me: but this is your hour, and the power of
+darkness.
+
+(54)Then seizing upon him, they led him away, and brought him into the
+palace of the high-priest. But Peter followed at a distance. (55)And as
+they had lighted a fire in the middle of the hall, and had seated
+themselves in a company, Peter sat down in the midst of them. (56)But a
+certain maid-servant who sat at the fire, eyeing him, and looking at
+him stedfastly, said, This man was also with him. (57)But he denied
+him, saying, Woman, I know him not. (58)And after a little while
+another seeing him, said, Surely thou art one of them. Then said Peter,
+Man, I am not. (59)And at about an hour's distance, another person
+strongly asserted, saying, Of a certainty this fellow was also with
+him: for he too is a Galilean. (60)And Peter said, Man, I know not what
+thou sayest. And instantly, while he was yet speaking, the cock crew.
+(61)And the Lord, turning round, looked upon Peter. And Peter
+remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, That before
+the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. (62)And Peter going without,
+wept bitterly.
+
+(63)And the men who held Jesus insulted him, beating him with rods;
+(64)and blindfolding him, smote him on the face, and asked him, saying,
+Prophesy, who is he that struck thee? (65)And many other things,
+blaspheming, spake they against him.
+
+(66)And when the day broke, the elders of the people and the chief
+priests and scribes assembled, and brought him into their sanhedrim,
+saying, (67)If thou art the Messiah, tell us. And he said unto them, If
+I tell you, ye will not believe: (68)and if I shall ask you any
+question, ye will neither answer me, nor let me go free. (69)Hereafter
+shall the Son of man sit at the right hand of the power of God.
+(70)Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto
+them, Yourselves say that I am. (71)Then they said, What further need
+have we of witness? for we have heard it from his own mouth.
+
+CHAP. XXIII.
+
+AND the whole multitude of them rising up, led him to Pilate, (2)and
+began to accuse him, saying, We have found this fellow perverting the
+nation, and forbidding to pay tribute to Caesar; pretending that he
+himself is the King Messiah. (3)Then Pilate interrogated him, saying,
+Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said to him, Thou
+sayest so. (4)Then said Pilate unto the chief priests and the
+multitudes, I find nothing culpable in this man. (5)But they were
+urgent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching through all Judea,
+beginning from Galilee even to this place. (6)When Pilate heard of
+Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean? (7)And when he knew
+that he came out of Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was
+himself at Jerusalem in those days.
+
+(8)Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was vastly delighted: for he had been
+long desirous to see him, because he had heard many things of him; and
+he hoped to see some miracle wrought by him. (9)And he put a variety of
+questions to him; but he made him no reply. (10)And the chief priests
+and the scribes stood up vehemently accusing him. (11)Then Herod with
+his guards treated him with contempt, and in derision clothed him in a
+splendid robe, and sent him back to Pilate. (12)And Pilate and Herod
+the same day became friends together: for they had previously been at
+enmity with each other.
+
+(13)Then Pilate, convoking the chief priests and the rulers and the
+people, (14)said unto them, Ye have brought this man to me, as one who
+perverteth the people: and lo! on examining him before you, I have
+found nothing culpable in this man, respecting the charges ye bring
+against him: (15)nor Herod neither: for I referred you to him; and, lo,
+nothing is done to this man, as if he deserved death. (16)I will
+therefore, after scourging, discharge him. (17)(Now he held it
+necessary to release one to them at the feast.) (18)Then the whole
+multitude set up a cry, saying, Away with this fellow, and release unto
+us Barabbas! (19)(who for a certain sedition raised in the city, and
+for murder, had been cast into prison.) (20)Again therefore Pilate
+called out to them, desirous to see Jesus at liberty. (21)But they
+clamoured the more, saying, Crucify, crucify him. (22)Then the third
+time he said to them, What evil hath this man done? I have found
+nothing deserving death in him: I will therefore, after scourging,
+discharge him. (23)But they were instant with the most clamorous
+vociferations, soliciting that he might be crucified. And their
+clamours, and those of the chief priests, bore him down. (24)Then
+Pilate decreed that their petition should be granted.
+
+(25)Then released he to them him who for sedition and murder had been
+cast into prison; but he gave up Jesus to their will. (26)And as they
+led him out, laying hold on one Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming from
+the country, they laid on him the cross, to carry after Jesus. (27)And
+a great multitude of the people and of women followed him, who also
+beat their breasts and lamented him bitterly. (28)But Jesus turning to
+them, said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but for
+yourselves, and for your children. (29)For, behold, the days are
+coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs
+which have not borne, and the breasts which never suckled. (30)Then
+shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us! and to the hills,
+Cover us! (31)For if they do all these things with the green wood, what
+will be done with the dry?
+
+(32)Now there were two other persons, malefactors, led out with him to
+be executed. (33)And when they came to a place called Calvary, there
+they crucified him, and the malefactors, the one on the right hand, and
+the other on the left. (34)And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for
+they know not what they do. Then dividing his garments, they cast the
+lot.
+
+(35)And the people stood looking on. And the rulers also with them
+derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this
+fellow is the Messiah, the elect of God. (36)And the soldiers also
+insulted him, coming and offering him vinegar, (37)and saying, if thou
+art the King of the Jews, save thyself. (38)And there was an
+inscription written over him in Greek, Roman, and Hebrew characters,
+THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
+
+(39)Then one of the suspended malefactors blasphemed him, saying, If
+thou art the Messiah, save thyself and us. (40)But the other addressing
+him, rebuked him, saying, Hast thou no fear of God, when thou art under
+the same condemnation? (41)And we indeed justly, for we receive
+deserved punishment for the crimes we have committed: but this man hath
+done nothing amiss. (42)And he said to Jesus, Remember me, Lord, when
+thou comest in thy kingdom. (43)And Jesus said to him. Verily I say
+unto thee, To-day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
+
+(44)And it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all
+the land until the ninth hour. (45)And the sun was darkened, and the
+veil of the temple was rent in the midst. (46)And Jesus crying with a
+loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit: and having
+said this, he expired. (47)And the centurion observing what had come to
+pass, glorified God, saying, Verily this man was a righteous person.
+
+(48)And all the multitudes who had come together for this spectacle,
+when they saw the things which were done, beating their breasts,
+returned. (49)And all his acquaintance stood afar off, and the women
+which followed him from Galilee, beholding these things.
+
+(50)And lo! a man named Joseph, being a member of the council, a good
+man, and a just; (51)(who had not given his assent to their
+determination and deed;) being of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who
+himself also expected the coming of the kingdom of God. (52)He went in
+to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. (53)And taking it down from
+the cross, he wrapped it in linen cloth, and laid it in a sepulchre
+hewn out of a rock, where none had ever yet lain. (54)And that was the
+preparation-day, and the sabbath's twilight[22] was approaching.
+
+(55)Then the women also, his attendants, who had followed him out of
+Galilee, observed the sepulchre, and how his corpse was laid out.
+(56)And returning, they made preparation of aromatics and unguents; and
+they rested the sabbath-day, according to the commandment.
+
+CHAP. XXIV.
+
+NOW on the first day of the week, at the earliest dawn of day, they
+came to the sepulchre, bringing the aromatics which they had prepared,
+and certain others with them. (2)And they found the stone rolled away
+from the sepulchre. (3)And on entering, found not the body of the Lord
+Jesus. (4)And it came to pass, as they were in the greatest perplexity
+concerning this matter, then behold, two men stood by them in refulgent
+garments: (5)and when they were exceedingly terrified, and inclined
+their face to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living
+among the dead? (6)he is not here; he is risen: remember how he spoke
+to you, while he was yet in Galilee, (7)saying, That the Son of man
+must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified,
+and the third day rise again. (8)And they remembered his declarations,
+(9)and returning from the sepulchre, told all these things to the
+eleven, and to the rest. (10)Now there were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna,
+and Mary the mother of James, and the other women who were with them,
+that told these things to the apostles. (11)And their declarations
+seemed in their view as a mere fancy, and they gave them no credence.
+(12)Then Peter rising up, ran off to the sepulchre, and leaning forward
+saw the linen clothes laid separately, and went away wondering in
+himself what was become of him.
+
+(13)And behold, two of them were going the same day to a village,
+distant about sixty furlongs from Jerusalem, called Emmaus. (14)And
+they were conversing with each other, concerning all those things which
+had happened. (15)And it came to pass, as they were conversing
+together, and talking the matter over, even Jesus himself drew near,
+and walked on with them. (16)But their eyes were under a restraint,
+that they might not discover him. (17)And he said unto them, What are
+these discourses that ye interchange among you, as ye are walking, and
+bear such a face of dejection? (18)Then one of them, named Cleopas,
+answering said, Art thou the only sojourner at Jerusalem, who hath not
+known the singular events of those days? (19)And he said to them, Of
+what sort? and they said to him, Those which relate to Jesus the
+Nazarean, who was a man, a prophet, mighty in word and deed before God
+and all the people: (20)and how our chief priests and rulers delivered
+him up to a sentence of death, and crucified him. (21)But we had
+entertained hopes that this was the person who should have redeemed
+Israel: and ah! besides all these things, to-day concludes that third
+day since these things were done. (22)And indeed, certain women
+belonging to us exceedingly amazed us who were very early at the
+sepulchre; (23)and not finding his body, came, saying, that they had
+also seen a vision of angels, who told them that he was alive. (24)And
+some of those who were with us went to the sepulchre, and found every
+thing just as the women had said: but him they did not see. (25)And he
+said unto them, O ye void of understanding, and slow of heart to
+believe all that the prophets have spoken! (26)Ought not the Messiah to
+suffer these things, and to enter into his glory? (27)And beginning
+from Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them in all the
+scriptures, the things relating to himself. (28)And they drew nigh to
+the village, whither they were going: and he was proceeding on, as if
+going farther. (29)And they warmly pressed him, saying, Stay with us:
+for the evening draws on, and the day declines. And he went in to stay
+with them. (30)And it came to pass, when he was sitting down at table
+with them, taking up a loaf, he blessed it, and breaking, distributed
+it to them. (31)Then their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he
+became invisible to them. (32)And they said to each other, Did not our
+hearts burn within us, as he talked with us on the road, and as he
+distinctly opened to us the scriptures? (33)And rising up the same
+hour, they returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who
+were with them crowded together, (34)saying, The Lord is risen
+assuredly, and hath appeared to Simon. (35)Then these recounted what
+had passed on the road, and how he was known to them by the breaking of
+the bread.
+
+(36)While they were relating these things, Jesus himself stood in the
+midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you! (37)But
+terrified and affrighted, they thought they saw a spirit. (38)And he
+said to them, Why are ye under such agitation of mind? and why do
+reasonings arise in your hearts? (39)look upon my hands and my feet,
+that it is my very self: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not
+flesh and bones, as ye see me have. (40)And thus speaking, he exposed
+to them his hands and his feet. (41)But when they still could not
+credit it for joy, and marvelled, he said unto them, Have ye here any
+thing eatable? (42)Then they gave him a part of a broiled fish, and a
+piece of honey-comb. (43)And receiving it, he did eat in their
+presence. (44)And said unto them, These are the sayings which I spake
+unto you, when I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled,
+which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the
+Psalms, concerning me. (45)Then opened he thoroughly their
+understanding, that they should understand the scriptures, (46)and said
+to them, That thus it is written, and thus must the Messiah suffer, and
+rise again from the dead the third day (47)and that repentance and
+remission of sin should be preached in his name unto all nations,
+beginning from Jerusalem. (48)And ye are the witnesses of these things.
+(49)And, behold, I send unto you the promise of my Father: but sit ye
+down in the city of Jerusalem, until ye shall be endued with power from
+on high. (50)And he led them without _the city_ as far as Bethany, and
+lifting up his hands he blessed them. (51)And it came to pass, as he
+pronounced the benediction upon them, he was parted from them, and
+taken up into heaven. (52)And they, after paying him their adorations,
+returned to Jerusalem with vast joy: (53)and were continually in the
+temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word
+was God. (2)He was in the beginning with God. (3)All things were made
+by him; and without him was not one thing made that was made. (4)In him
+was life; and the life was the light of men. (5)And the light shineth
+in darkness; and the darkness did not comprehend it.
+
+(6)A man was sent from God, whose name was John. (7)He came for a
+witness, that he might bear testimony concerning the Light, that all
+men through him might believe. (8)He was not the Light, but sent that
+he should bear testimony concerning the Light. (9)He was that true
+Light, which illumines every man by his coming into the world. (10)He
+was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him
+not. (11)He came unto his peculiar people, and his peculiar people did
+not receive him. (12)But as many as did receive him, on them he
+bestowed authority to become children of God, even on those who believe
+on his name: (13)who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the
+flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (14)And the Word became
+incarnate, and tabernacled with us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory
+as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
+
+(15)John bore witness concerning him, and cried, saying, This is he of
+whom I said, He that is coming after me, is before me: because before
+me he was. (16)And from his plenitude we all have received, even grace
+corresponding with _his_ grace. (17)For the law was given by Moses, but
+the grace and the reality came by Jesus Christ. (18)No man hath seen
+God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the
+Father, he hath thoroughly described him.
+
+(19)And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent from
+Jerusalem priests and Levites, that they should question him, Who art
+thou? (20)And he confessed, and denied it not; but acknowledged, I am
+not the Messiah. (21)And they asked him, What then? art thou Elias? and
+he said, I am not. Art thou that prophet? and he answered, No. (22)Then
+said they to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to those who
+sent us: What description givest thou of thyself? (23)He said, I am a
+voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way for the
+Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah. (24)And they who were sent, were of
+the Pharisees. (25)And they questioned him, and said to him, Why then
+dost thou baptise, if thou be not the Messiah, nor Elias, nor that
+prophet? (26)John answered them, saying, I baptise with water: but in
+the midst of you hath stood a person, whom ye have not known; (27)it is
+he, though coming after me, who was before me, the thong of whole
+sandal I am not worthy to untie. (28)These things were done in
+Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptising.
+
+(29)The next day John seeth Jesus coming to him, and saith, Behold the
+Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world, (30)This is he of
+whom I spake, After me cometh a man who was before me: for before me he
+existed. (31)And I knew him not: though that he might be manifested to
+Israel, therefore am I come baptising with water. (32)And John bore
+witness, saying, I saw the Spirit descending as a dove from heaven, and
+it rested upon him. (33)And I did not know him: but he that sent me
+baptising with water, he said to me, Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the
+Spirit descending as a dove, and resting upon him, that is he who
+baptiseth with the Holy Ghost. (34)And I have seen it, and have borne
+testimony that this is the Son of God.
+
+(35)On the morrow John was again standing with two of his disciples;
+(36)and looking upon Jesus as he walked by, he saith, Behold the Lamb
+of God! (37)And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed
+Jesus. (38)Then Jesus turned about, and seeing them following, saith to
+them, What are ye seeking? They said unto him, Rabbi (which signifies,
+when translated, Master), where is thy abode? (39)He saith unto them,
+Come and see. They came and saw where he abode, and continued with him
+that day: and it was about the tenth hour.
+
+(40)One of the two, who had heard from John mention of Jesus, and had
+followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. (41)He first finds his
+own brother Simon, and saith to him, We have found the Messiah (which
+is, being translated, the Christ). (42)And he brought him to Jesus.
+Then Jesus looking on him, said, Thou art Simon the son of Jonas: thou
+shalt be called Cephas, which, interpreted _in Greek_, is Petros, a
+Rock.
+
+(43)The next day Jesus resolved to go into Galilee, and he findeth
+Philip, and saith to him, Follow me. (44)Now Philip was of Bethsaida,
+the city of Andrew and Peter. (45)Philip findeth Nathaniel, and saith
+to him, We have found him whom Moses in the law has described, and the
+prophets, Jesus the son of Joseph, who is of Nazareth. (46)And
+Nathaniel said to him, Can any thing good come out of Nazareth? Philip
+saith to him, Come and see. (47)Jesus saw Nathaniel coming to him, and
+saith of him, Behold an Israelite in reality, in whom there is no
+guile! (48)Nathaniel saith unto him, From whence canst thou know me?
+Jesus answered and said unto him, Before Philip called thee, when thou
+wast under the fig-tree, I saw thee. (49)Nathaniel answered and said to
+him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the king of Israel.
+(50)Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said to thee, I saw
+thee under the fig-tree, dost thou believe? thou shalt see greater
+things than these. (51)And he saith to him, Verily, verily, I tell you,
+From henceforth ye shall see heaven opened, and the angels of God
+ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+AND on the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the
+mother of Jesus was there: (2)So Jesus also, and his disciples, were
+invited to the marriage. (3)And the wine being exhausted, the mother of
+Jesus saith to him, They have no more wine. (4)Jesus saith unto her,
+What is that to me and thee, woman? my hour is not yet come. (5)His
+mother saith to the waiters, Whatsoever he orders you, do it. (6)Now
+there stood there six large stone jars, for the customary purifying
+ablution of the Jews, containing two or three baths each. (7)Jesus
+saith to them, Fill these jars with water. And they filled them to the
+brim. (8)And he said unto them, Draw out now, and carry to the
+president of the table. So they carried it. (9)And when the president
+of the table had tasted the water become wine, and knew not whence it
+came: (but the waiters knew, who drew the water;) the president of the
+table called the bridegroom, (10)and saith to him, Every man at first
+produces the good wine; and after men have drunk plentifully, then that
+which is worse: but thou hast kept back the good wine until now.
+(11)This beginning of miracles Jesus wrought in Cana of Galilee, and
+displayed his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
+
+(12)After this he went down to Capernaum, he and his mother, and his
+brethren, and his disciples: and he continued there not many days.
+(13)And the passover of the Jews was nigh, and Jesus went up to
+Jerusalem. (14)And he found in the temple those who sold oxen, and
+sheep, and doves, and the moneychangers seated: (15)and having made a
+whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and
+the oxen; and scattered the money of the exchangers, and overturned the
+tables; (16)and said to those who sold doves, Take these hence; make
+not my Father's house a house of merchandise. (17)Then the disciples
+remembered that it was written, "The zeal of thine house hath eaten me
+up." (18)The Jews then addressed him, and said to him, What miracle
+shewest thou, seeing thou actest thus? (19)Jesus answered and said to
+them, Pull down this temple, and in three days I will rear it up again.
+(20)Then said the Jews, This temple has been forty-six years in
+building, and canst thou rear it up in three days? (21)Now he had
+spoken with reference to the temple of his own body. (22)When therefore
+he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had spoken
+thus unto them; and they believed the scriptures, and the word which
+Jesus had spoken.
+
+(23)Now while he was at Jerusalem at the passover, during the feast,
+many believed on his name, when they beheld the miracles which he did.
+(24)But Jesus himself did not trust himself to them, because he knew
+them all, (25)and because he had no need that any man should testify
+respecting man; for he knew what was in man.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+NOW there was a man of the Pharisees, whose name was Nicodemus, a ruler
+of the Jews: (2)this man came to Jesus in the night, and said to him,
+Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do
+these miracles which thou dost, unless God be with him. (3)Jesus
+answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man
+be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (4)Nicodemus saith
+unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second
+time into his mother's womb, and be born? (5)Jesus replied, Verily,
+verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and the Spirit,
+he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (6)That which is born of the
+flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
+(7)Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (8)The wind
+bloweth where it will, and thou hearest the sound of it, but knowest
+not from whence it cometh, nor whither it goeth: just so is every one
+who is born of the Spirit. (9)Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How
+can these things be? (10)Jesus answered and said to him, Art thou a
+teacher of Israel, and knowest not these things? (11)Verily, verity, I
+tell thee, That what we know we speak, and what we have seen we affirm;
+and ye receive not our testimony. (12)If I have told you of earthly
+things, and ye believe not, how will you believe, if I tell you of
+heavenly things? (13)Though no man hath ascended into heaven, except he
+that descended from heaven, that Son of man the I am in heaven. (14)And
+as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, in like manner must
+the Son of man be lifted up: (15)that every one who believeth on him
+may not perish, but have life eternal. (16)For God so loved the world,
+that he gave his only begotten Son, that every one who believeth in him
+should not perish, but have life eternal. (17)For God sent not his Son
+into the world to condemn the world, but that the world by him might be
+saved. (18)He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that
+believeth not is already under condemnation, because he hath not
+believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. (19)Now this is
+the condemnation, that the light is come into the world, and men loved
+the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
+(20)For every one whose practices are foul hateth the light, and cometh
+not to the light, that his actions may not be brought to conviction.
+(21)But he who practices the truth, cometh to the light, that his
+actions may be evident, as being done for God.
+
+(22)After these things Jesus and his disciples went into the land of
+Judea; and there he abode with them, and baptised. (23)Now John also
+was baptising at Enon, near to Salem, for there were many streams of
+water there: and they came, and were baptised. (24)For as yet John was
+not cast into prison.
+
+(25)Then a dispute arose between the disciples of John and the Jews
+with regard to purification. (26)And they came to John, and said to
+him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou gavest
+testimony, lo! this man baptiseth, and all men come to him. (27)John
+answered and said, A man cannot assume any thing, except it be given
+him from heaven. (28)Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am
+not the Messiah, but that I am sent before him. (29)It is the
+bridegroom, who possesses the bride: and the friend of the bridegroom,
+standing by and hearing him, rejoiceth exceedingly at the bridegroom's
+voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled. (30)He must grow great, but
+I diminutive. (31)He that cometh from above is above all: he whose
+origin is from earth is of the earth, and speaketh of the earth: he who
+cometh from heaven is above all. (32)And what he hath seen and heard,
+that he testifieth; though no man receiveth his testimony. (33)He that
+receiveth his testimony hath avouched that God is true. (34)For he whom
+God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God hath not given the
+Spirit by measure unto him. (35)The Father loveth the Son, and hath
+given all things into his hand. (36)He that believeth on the Son hath
+life eternal: and he that believeth not on the Son shall not see life:
+but the wrath of God abideth upon him.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+AS soon then as the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus
+made and baptised more disciples than John (2)(though Jesus himself did
+not baptise, but his disciples), (3)he left Judea, and went again into
+Galilee. (4)Now he must necessarily pass through Samaria. (5)Then he
+cometh to a city of Samaria, called Sichar, near the spot of ground
+which Jacob gave to his son Joseph. (6)And Jacob's well was there.
+Therefore Jesus, weary with his journey, e'en sat himself down on the
+well: it was about the sixth hour. (7)A woman of Samaria comes to draw
+water: Jesus saith to her, Give me to drink. (8)(For his disciples were
+gone into the city to buy provisions.) (9)The Samaritan woman therefore
+saith to him, How canst thou, a Jew, ask of me, who am a Samaritan
+woman, to drink? for Jews avoid all intercourse with Samaritans.
+(10)Jesus answered and said to her, If thou hadst known the gift of
+God, and who he is that speaketh to thee, thou wouldest have requested
+him, and he would have given thee life-giving water. (11)The woman
+saith unto him, Thou hast no bucket, and the well is deep: whence then
+canst thou have this water that giveth life? (12)Art thou greater than
+our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank of it himself, and
+his children, and his cattle? (13)Jesus answered and said unto her,
+Every one who drinketh of this water shall thirst again: (14)but
+whosoever shall drink of the water which I shall give him, he shall no
+more thirst to eternity; but the water which I will give him, shall be
+in him a fountain of water springing up to life eternal. (15)The woman
+saith to him, Sir, give me this water, that I may no more thirst, nor
+come hither to draw. (16)Jesus saith to her, Go, call thy husband, and
+come hither. (17)The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus
+saith to her, Thou hast spoken right, that thou hast no husband:
+(18)for thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not
+thy husband: in this thou hast spoken true. (19)The woman saith to him,
+Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. (20)Our fathers worshipped in
+this mountain; and ye affirm, That the place where we ought to worship
+is at Jerusalem. (21)Jesus saith to her, Woman, believe me, that the
+hour approaches, when ye shall worship the Father neither in this
+mountain, nor at Jerusalem. (22)Ye worship ye know not what: we worship
+what we do know: for salvation cometh from the Jews. (23)But the hour
+is coming, yea, is now come, when the true worshippers shall worship
+the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such
+worshippers of him. (24)God is a Spirit: and they who worship him, must
+worship him in spirit and in truth. (25)The woman saith, I know that
+Messiah is coming (who is called Christ): when he cometh, he will
+inform us of all things. (26)Jesus saith unto her, I that am speaking
+to thee am he.
+
+(27)And upon this came his disciples, and wondered that he talked with
+the woman: yet no one said, What art thou seeking? or, Why art thou
+talking with her?
+
+(28)Then the woman left her pitcher, and went into the city, and said
+to the men, (29)Come with me; behold a man, who told me all things that
+I ever did: is not this the Messiah? (30)Then they went out of the
+city, and came unto him.
+
+(31)In the mean time his disciples invited him, saying, Rabbi, eat.
+(32)But he said to them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
+(33)Then said his disciples to each other, Hath any person brought him
+ought to eat? (34)Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of
+him that sent me, and to finish his work. (35)Do ye not say, That yet
+there are four months, and then the harvest cometh? behold, I tell you,
+lift up your eyes, and look upon the fields; for they are now white for
+harvest. (36)And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit
+unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may
+rejoice together. (37)For herein is the saying true, That one soweth
+and another reapeth. (38)I have sent you to reap that on which ye have
+bestowed no labour: others have laboured, and ye have entered into
+their labour.
+
+(39)Now many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, on the
+report of the woman, who said, That he told me all things I ever had
+done. (40)So on this the Samaritans came to him, and besought him to
+abide with them: and he tarried there two days. (41)And many more
+believed because of his own word; (42)and said to the woman, Now we
+believe, not merely on account of thy relation: for we ourselves have
+heard, and know that this is of a certainty the Saviour of the world,
+the Messiah.
+
+(43)Then after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee.
+(44)For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his
+own country. (45)When therefore he was come into Galilee, the Galileans
+welcomed him, having seen all the things which he did at the feast: for
+they also had gone to the feast. (46)Then came Jesus again to Cana of
+Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And there was a certain
+attendant on the king, whose son was sick at Capernaum. (47)This person
+having heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, went to
+him, that he might come down, and cure his son: for he was at the point
+of death. (48)Then said Jesus unto him, Unless ye see miracles and
+wonders, ye will not believe. (49)The courtier said to him, Sir, come
+down before my child is dead. (50)Jesus saith to him, Go home; thy son
+liveth. And the man believed the word which Jesus had spoken, and went
+home. (51)And as he was now going down home, his servants met him, and
+told him, saying, Thy son is recovered! (52)Then inquired he of them
+the hour at which he began to amend? and they told him, It was
+yesterday, at the seventh hour, when the fever left him. (53)Then the
+father knew that it was the very hour when Jesus said, Thy son liveth:
+and himself believed, and his whole family. (54)This is again a second
+miracle which Jesus did, when he came from Judea into Galilee.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+AFTER these things there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to
+Jerusalem. (2)Now there is at Jerusalem near the sheep-market a pool,
+called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porticos. (3)In these
+lay a vast multitude of infirm persons, blind, lame, withered, waiting
+the motion of the water. (4)For occasionally an angel descended into
+the pool, and put the water into commotion: he therefore who first
+stepped in after the commotion of the water became well, under whatever
+complaint he had laboured. (5)And there was a certain man there, who
+had a complaint of thirty years standing. (6)Jesus seeing him laid
+there, and knowing that he had been so for a long while, saith to him,
+Wilt thou be made sound? (7)The infirm man answered him, Sir, I have no
+man, when the water is disturbed, to cast me into the pool: but when I
+am coming, another goeth down before me. (8)Jesus saith to him, Arise,
+take up thy bed, and walk. (9)And instantly the man was made whole, and
+took up his bed, and walked away: and that day was the sabbath. (10)The
+Jews therefore said to him that was cured, It is the sabbath: it is not
+lawful for thee to carry thy bed. (11)He answered them, He that made me
+whole, the same person said to me, Take up thy bed, and walk. (12)Then
+they asked him, Who is the man that said to thee, Take up thy bed, and
+walk? (13)Now he that was cured knew not who he was: for Jesus had
+slipped away, a crowd being on the spot.
+
+(14)After these things Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto
+him, Take care; thou art made whole: sin no more, lest something worse
+befall thee. (15)The man went, and informed the Jews, that it was Jesus
+who had made him whole. (16)And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus,
+and sought to kill him, because he had done these things on the
+sabbath-day.
+
+(17)Then Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
+(18)Therefore sought they the more to kill him, because he had not only
+broken the sabbath, but called God his own Father, setting himself on
+an equality with God. (19)Jesus therefore answered and said unto them,
+Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing by himself,
+except what he hath seen the Father do: for whatsoever things he doeth,
+the same and in the same manner doth the Son. (20)For the Father loveth
+the Son, and sheweth him all things which he himself doeth: and greater
+works than these will he shew him, that ye may wonder. (21)For as the
+Father raiseth the dead, and quickeneth them; so also doth the Son
+quicken whom he pleases. (22)For the Father never judgeth any man, but
+hath committed all judgment to the Son: (23)in order that all may
+honour the Son, just as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not
+the Son, doth not honour the Father who sent him. (24)Verily, verily, I
+say unto you, That he that heareth my word, and believeth on him that
+sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment; but
+is passed from death into life. (25)Verily, verily, I say unto you, The
+hour is coming, yea, it is now, when the dead shall hear the voice of
+the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. (26)For as the Father
+hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son also to have life in
+himself; (27)and hath given him authority also to execute judgment,
+because he is the Son of man. (28)Marvel not at this: for the hour is
+coming, in which all who are in the graves shall hear his voice,
+(29)and they shall come forth; they who have done good actions to the
+resurrection of life; and they who have been guilty of foul practices,
+to the resurrection of damnation. (30)I am not able to perform any
+thing by myself: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; for I
+seek not my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me. (31)If I
+bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. (32)There is another
+who beareth witness of me, and I know that his witness is true which he
+witnesseth concerning me. (33)Ye sent to John, and he bore testimony to
+the truth. (34)But I receive not testimony from man: but I speak these
+things, that ye may believe. (35)He was a lamp glowing and luminous:
+and ye were pleased for a time to exult in his light. (36)But I have a
+testimony greater than that of John: for the works which the Father
+hath given me that I should fulfil them, these very works which I am
+doing, they bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. (37)And
+the Father who sent me, himself hath borne witness concerning me. Ye
+have neither at any time heard his voice, nor seen his form. (38)And ye
+have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe
+not. (39)Search the scriptures; for ye suppose in them ye have eternal
+life: and these are they which testify of me. (40)And ye will not come
+to me, that ye might have life. (41)I receive not glory from men.
+(42)But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. (43)I have
+come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another come in his
+own name, him ye will receive. (44)How can ye believe, who receiving
+honour one from another, seek not the honour which cometh from God
+alone? (45)Do not suppose that I shall accuse you to my Father: there
+is one who is accusing you, even Moses, on whom ye place your hope.
+(46)For if ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for of me did
+he write. (47)But if ye believe not his writings, how will ye believe
+my words?
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+AFTER these things Jesus went beyond the sea of Galilee, that is of
+Tiberias. (2)And a vast multitude followed him, because they saw the
+miracles which he performed on those who were diseased. (3)Then Jesus
+went up into a mountain, and there he sat down with his disciple.
+(4)And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. (5)Then Jesus
+lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a vast concourse of people was
+come to him, said to Philip, Whence shall we buy loaves, that these may
+eat? (6)And this he said to try him: for himself knew what he would do.
+(7)Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii spent in bread would not
+procure a sufficiency for them, that every one of them might have a
+morsel. (8)One of his disciples saith to him, (Andrew, Simon Peter's
+brother,) (9)There is a little lad here, who hath five barley-loaves,
+and two small fishes: but these, what are they among so many? (10)Then
+said Jesus, Make the men sit down. For there was plenty of grass on the
+spot. Therefore the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
+(11)And Jesus took the loaves; and giving thanks, gave to the
+disciples, and the disciples to those who were sat down; and in the
+same manner of the fishes, as much as they chose. (12)And when they had
+made a hearty meal, he saith to his disciples, Gather up the broken
+bits which are left, that not a morsel be wasted. (13)Then they
+collected them, and filled twelve baskets with fragments out of the
+five barley-loaves, which were more than enough for those who had
+eaten. (14)When therefore the men saw the miracle which Jesus had done,
+they said, This is of a certainty that prophet which is to come into
+the world. (15)Then Jesus, knowing their intention to come and to seize
+him by force, in order to make him king, retired again into the
+mountain by himself alone.
+
+(16)So when evening was now come, his disciples went down to the
+sea-side, (17)and embarking on a vessel were coming across the sea to
+Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. (18)And
+the sea was greatly agitated by a tempestuous wind that blew.
+(19)Having rowed therefore about five and twenty or thirty furlongs,
+they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and coming near the vessel, and they
+were affrighted. (20)But he saith to them, It is I; be not afraid.
+(21)Then they desired to take him into the vessel: and instantly the
+vessel was at the land whither they were going.
+
+(22)The next day the multitude who stayed on the other side of the sea,
+when they saw that there was no little vessel there, except the one
+into which his disciples went, and that Jesus went not with his
+disciples in the vessel, but that his disciples went away alone;
+(23)(but now little vessels had come from Tiberias near to the spot
+where they had eaten bread, after the Lord had given thanks:) (24)then
+when the multitude saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples,
+they also went into the vessels, and came to Capernaum, in search of
+Jesus. (25)And when they found him on the other side the sea, they said
+to him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? (26)Jesus replied to them and
+said, Ye seek me, not because ye have seen the miracles, but because ye
+did eat of the loaves, and were filled. (27)Labour not for the meat
+which is perishable, but for that meat which endureth unto life
+eternal, which the Son of man will give you: for him hath the Father
+sealed, even God. (28)Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that
+we may work the works of God? (29)Jesus answered and said unto them,
+This is the work of God, that ye should believe on him whom he hath
+sent. (30)Then said they to him, What miracle therefore dost thou, that
+we may see and believe thee? what dost thou work? (31)Our fathers did
+eat manna in the wilderness; as it is written, "He gave them bread from
+heaven to eat." (32)Then said Jesus unto them, Verily, verily, I tell
+you, It was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven; but my Father
+giveth you the real bread from heaven. (33)For he that cometh down from
+heaven, and giveth life to the world, is the bread of God. (34)Then
+said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. (35)Then said
+Jesus to them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never
+hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst more. (36)But I
+have told you, That though ye have seen me, yet ye have not believed.
+(37)Every individual which the Father giveth me will come to me; and
+him that cometh to me I will in nowise cast out. (38)For I came down
+from heaven, not with a view to do my own will, but the will of him
+that sent me. (39)Now this is the will of the Father who sent me, That
+every thing which he hath given me I should not be deprived of it, but
+raise it up at the last day. (40)And this is the will of him that sent
+me, That every one who seeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have
+life eternal: and I will raise him up at the last day.
+
+(41)Then the Jews murmured against him, because he said, I am the bread
+which came down from heaven. (42)And they said, Is not this Jesus, the
+son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how then saith this
+man, That I came down from heaven? (43)Jesus answered and said to them,
+Murmur not among yourselves. (44)No man can come to me, except the
+Father who hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last
+day. (45)It is written in the prophets, And "they shall all be taught
+of God." Every one therefore who heareth from the Father, and learneth,
+cometh to me. (46)Not that any man hath seen the Father, except he that
+is with God, he hath seen the Father. (47)Verily, verily, I say unto
+you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. (48)I am the bread
+of life. (49)Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and they are
+dead. (50)This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that any
+person may eat of it, and never die. (51)I am the bread that giveth
+life, which came down from heaven: if any person eat of this bread, he
+shall live to eternity; and the bread indeed which I shall give is my
+flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
+
+(52)Then the Jews contended with each other, saying, How can this man
+give us his flesh to eat? (53)Jesus therefore said to 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 yourselves. (54)He that eateth my
+flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath life eternal: and I will raise him
+up at the last day. (55)For my flesh truly is meat, and my blood truly
+is drink. (56)He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, abideth
+in me, and I in him. (57)As the life-giving Father hath sent me, and I
+live by the Father; so he that eateth me, the same shall live by me.
+(58)This is the bread which came down from heaven, not as the manna
+your fathers did eat, and died: he that eateth this bread shall live to
+eternity.
+
+(59)These things he spake in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
+(60)Many therefore of his disciples, who heard him, said, Difficult is
+this discourse, who is able to fathom it? (61)Then Jesus, conscious in
+himself that his disciples murmured concerning this discourse, said
+unto them, Doth this stumble you? (62)What then if ye see the Son of
+man ascending where he was formerly? (63)The Spirit is the life-giving
+power; the flesh contributeth nothing: the declarations which I make to
+you, they are spirit, and they are life. (64)But there are some of you
+who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who
+did not believe, and who the person was that should betray him. (65)And
+he said, Therefore have I informed you, That no man can come to me,
+except it be given him of my Father.
+
+(66)From that _discourse_ many of his disciples went away back, and no
+more followed him about. (67)Then said Jesus to the twelve, Will ye
+also go away? (68)Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, unto whom shall
+we go from thee? thou hast the words of eternal life. (69)And we have
+believed and known that thou art the Messiah, the Son of the living
+God. (70)Jesus answered them, Have I not chosen you twelve, and one of
+you is a devil? (71)Now he spake of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon:
+for this man was ready to betray him, though he was one of the twelve.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+AND Jesus after these things travelled about in Galilee: for he would
+not go about in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him. (2)And a
+feast of the Jews was nigh, the feast of tabernacles. (3)Then said his
+disciples to him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples
+also may see thy works which thou doest. (4)For no man doeth any thing
+in secret, yet seeketh himself to appear publicly: if thou doest these
+things, exhibit thyself to the world. (5)For even his own brethren did
+not believe on him. (6)Jesus therefore saith to them, My proper time is
+not yet come: but your time is always ready. (7)The world cannot hate
+you, but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its deeds are
+evil. (8)Go ye up to this feast: for I am not yet going up to this
+feast, because my fixed time is not yet arrived. (9)Thus speaking to
+them then, he continued in Galilee. (10)But as soon as his disciples
+were gone up, then went he also himself up to the feast: not in public,
+but as in concealment.
+
+(11)The Jews then sought for him at the feast, and said, Where is he?
+(12)And there was a great murmur concerning him among the multitude:
+some said, Surely he is a good man: others said, No; he only deceiveth
+the people. (13)Yet no person spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
+
+(14)But now at the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple,
+and taught. (15)And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man
+the scriptures, not being a scholar? (16)Jesus answered them and said,
+My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. (17)If any man will do
+his will, he shall know respecting the doctrine, whether it is of God,
+or whether I speak from myself. (18)He that speaketh from himself,
+seeks his own individual honour: but he that seeketh the glory of him
+that sent him, he is true, and iniquity in him there is none. (19)Hath
+not Moses given you the law, yet none of you practises the law? Why do
+ye seek to kill me? (20)The multitude answered and said, Thou hast a
+devil: who is seeking to kill thee? (21)Jesus answered and said unto
+them, I have performed one work, and ye all marvel. (22)Because Moses
+ordered you circumcision; (not that it comes from Moses, but from our
+ancestors;) so ye circumcise a man on the sabbath-day. (23)If a man
+receive circumcision on the sabbath-day, that the law of Moses should
+not be violated; are ye incensed against me, because I have made a man
+whole on the sabbath-day? (24)Judge not by appearance, but judge
+righteous judgment. (25)Then said some of the people of Jerusalem, is
+not this the man whom they are seeking to kill? (26)And, lo! he
+speaketh openly, and they say not a word to him. Do the rulers
+certainly know that this man is really the Messiah? (27)But we know
+this man whence he is: but when the Messiah cometh, no man knoweth
+whence he is. (28)Then spake Jesus aloud as he was teaching in the
+temple, and said, Ye both know me, and ye know from whence I am: and I
+came not of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.
+(29)But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.
+
+(30)Then they sought to apprehend him: but no man laid hands on him,
+because his hour was not yet come. (31)But many of the multitude
+believed on him, and said, When the Messiah cometh, will he do greater
+miracles than those which this man doth? (32)The Pharisees heard the
+people muttering these things respecting him; and the Pharisees and
+chief priests sent officers to apprehend him. (33)Then said Jesus unto
+them, A little while longer I am with you, and I am going to him that
+sent me. (34)Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am,
+ye cannot come. (35)Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will
+this man go, that we shall not find him? will he go to the dispersed
+among the Grecians, and teach the Greeks? (36)What is this saying which
+he hath spoken, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I
+am, ye cannot come?
+
+(37)Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood up and
+spake aloud, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.
+(38)He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from his belly
+shall rivers flow of living water. (39)(Now he spake this in reference
+to the Spirit, which they who believe on him should afterwards receive:
+for as yet the Holy Ghost was not given; because Jesus was not yet
+glorified.) (40)Many then of the multitude, when they heard this
+declaration, said, This man is certainly a prophet. (41)Others said, He
+is the Messiah. But others said, No: for cometh the Messiah out of
+Galilee? (42)Doth not the scripture say, That the Messiah cometh of the
+seed of David, and from the town of Bethlehem, whence David originally
+was? (43)There was a division therefore among the multitude on account
+of him. (44)Now some of them were desirous to apprehend him; but no one
+laid hands upon him. (45)Then came the officers to the chief priests
+and Pharisee; and they said to them, Why have ye not brought him?
+(46)The officers answered, Never did man before speak in such a manner
+as this man. (47)The Pharisees then replied to them, Are ye also
+deluded? (48)Hath any one of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on
+him? (49)But this rabble, which knoweth not the law, is accursed.
+(50)Nicodemus saith unto them, (the same person who came to him by
+night, being one of their body,) (51)Doth our law condemn a man,
+without first hearing his defence, and knowing what he hath done?
+(52)They answered and said to him, Art thou not from Galilee too?
+Search and see: for a prophet, out of Galilee, never was raised up.
+(53)So each went to his own home.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+THEN Jesus went to the mount of Olives. (2)But early in the morning he
+came again to the temple, and all the people came to him; and sitting
+down he taught them. (3)Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to him a
+woman caught in adultery; and placing her in the midst, (4)they say
+unto him, Master, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act.
+(5)Now Moses in the law commanded, that such women should be stoned:
+therefore what sayest thou? (6)But this they said, trying to entrap
+him, that they might have ground of accusation against him. But Jesus
+stooping down, with his finger wrote on the ground. (7)Now when they
+continued questioning him, raising himself up, he said to them, Let the
+person who is sinless among you, first cast a stone at her. (8)And
+again stooping down, he wrote on the ground. (9)But when they heard
+him, and felt the conviction of their conscience, they slunk away one
+by one, beginning from the elders to the last: so Jesus was left alone,
+with the woman standing in the midst. (10)Then Jesus raising himself
+up, and seeing no person but the woman, said unto her, Woman, where are
+these thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? (11)She said, No man,
+Lord. Then said Jesus unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin
+no more.
+
+(12)Then spake Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the
+world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have
+the light of life. (13)The Pharisees said to him, Thou bearest witness
+of thyself; thy witness is not true. (14)Jesus answered and said to
+them, Though I do bear witness of myself, my witness is true: for I
+know whence I came, and whither I am going; but ye know not whence I
+come, nor whither I am going. (15)Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no
+man. (16)But though I should judge, my judgment is true: for I am not
+alone, but I and the Father who sent me. (17)Now even in your law it is
+written, that the testimony of two men is true. (18)I am a witness for
+myself, and the Father who sent me beareth witness of me. (19)Then said
+they to him, Where is thy father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me,
+nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also.
+(20)These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the
+temple: and no person apprehended him; for his hour was not yet come.
+
+(21)Then spake Jesus again to them, I am going away, and ye shall seek
+me, and shall die in your sin: whither I am going ye cannot come.
+(22)The Jews said therefore, Will he kill himself? because he said,
+Whither I go, ye cannot come. (23)And he said to them, Ye are from
+those beneath; I am from those above: ye are of this world; I am not of
+this world. (24)I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your
+sins: for if ye believe not that I am, ye shall die in your sins.
+(25)They said, therefore to him, Who art thou? And Jesus said to them,
+Assuredly the same as I am telling you. (26)I have many things to speak
+and to decide concerning you: but he that sent me is true; and the
+things which I have heard from him I speak to the world. (27)They knew
+not that he spake to them of the Father.
+
+(28)Then said Jesus to them, When ye shall have lifted up on high the
+Son of man, then shall ye know that I am, and of myself have I done
+nothing; but as the Father hath instructed me, so I speak. (29)And he
+that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; because I
+always do the things acceptable to him. (30)As he spake these words,
+many believed on him.
+
+(31)Then said Jesus to those Jews who believed on him, If ye abide in
+my word, assuredly ye are my disciples; (32)and ye shall know the
+truth, and the truth shall make you free. (33)They answered him, We are
+Abraham's seed, and never were in bondage to any man: how sayest thou,
+That we shall be made free? (34)Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I
+say unto you, That every one who committeth sin is the slave of sin.
+(35)But the slave abideth not in the family for ever: but the son
+abideth for ever. (36)If the Son therefore make you free, ye will be
+truly free. (37)I know that ye are Abraham's seed; yet ye seek to kill
+me, because my word has no place in you. (38)I speak what I have seen
+with my Father: and ye do therefore what ye have seen with your father.
+(39)They answered and said unto him, Our Father is Abraham. Jesus saith
+unto them, If ye were the children of Abraham, ye would have done the
+works of Abraham. (40)But now ye seek to kill me, a man who hath told
+you the truth, which I have heard from God. Abraham did not so. (41)Ye
+do the works of your father. They said unto him, We are not born of
+whoredom; we have one Father, even God. (42)Then said Jesus unto them,
+If God was your Father, ye would have loved me: for I came out from
+God, and I am coming; neither indeed came I of myself, but he hath sent
+me. (43)Wherefore do ye not understand my speech? because ye cannot
+hear my word. (44)Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of
+your father ye will practise. He was a murderer from the beginning, and
+stood not fast in the truth, because truth was not in him. When he
+speaketh a lie, he speaketh what is peculiarly his own: for he is a
+liar, and the father of it. (45)But because I tell you the truth, ye
+believe me not. (46)Which of you can convict me of sin? Now if I speak
+the truth, why do ye not believe me? (47)He that is of God heareth the
+words of God: ye therefore do not hear him, because ye are not of God.
+
+(48)Then answered the Jews, and said to him, Do we not rightly affirm,
+that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? (49)Jesus answered, I have
+not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye dishonour me. (50)But I
+seek not my own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
+(51)Verily, verily, I say unto you, If any man observe my saying, he
+shall never see death to all eternity. (52)Then said the Jews to him,
+Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets;
+and thou sayest, If any man observe my word, he shall never taste of
+death to eternity. (53)Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who is
+dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
+
+(54)Jesus answered, If I assume glory to myself, my glory is nothing:
+it is the Father who glorifies me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
+(55)yet have ye not known him; but I know him: and if I should say,
+that I know him not, I should be like you, a liar: but I know him, and
+observe his word. (56)Your father Abraham exulted for joy that he
+should see this day of mine: and saw it, and rejoiced. (57)Then said
+the Jews unto him, Thou hast not yet reached the age of fifty, and hast
+thou seen Abraham? (58)Jesus said unto them, Before Abraham had a
+being, I Am. (59)Then took they up stones to hurl at him: but Jesus was
+hid, and went out of the temple, passing through the midst of them, and
+so went away.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AND as he passed along, he saw a man blind from his birth. (2)And his
+disciples inquired of him, saying, Rabbi, who was in fault, this man or
+his parents, that he was born blind? (3)Jesus answered, Neither hath
+this man been in fault, nor his parents; but it is in order to make
+manifest the works of God in him. (4)I must work the works of him that
+sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.
+(5)As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. (6)So
+speaking, he spat on the ground, and made mud with the spittle, and
+anointed with the mud the eyes of the blind man; (7)and said to him,
+Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which signifies, Sent.) Then he went
+and washed, and came seeing.
+
+(8)The neighbours therefore, and they who saw him formerly, that he was
+blind, said, Is not this the man who was sitting and begging? (9)Some
+said, That this is he: but others, That he is like him: he himself
+said, I am he. (10)When said they to him, How were thine eyes opened?
+(11)he answered and said, A man called Jesus made mud, and anointed my
+eyes, and said to me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: then I went,
+and washing received sight. (12)They said to him, Where is he? He
+replied, I know not.
+
+(13)They brought him to the Pharisees, who had before been blind.
+(14)(Now it was the sabbath-day when Jesus made the mud, and opened his
+eyes.) (15)The Pharisees therefore questioned him again, How he had
+received sight? And he told them, He put mud upon my eyes, and I
+washed, and do see. (16)Then said certain of the Pharisees, This man is
+not from God, because he observeth not the sabbath. Others said, How is
+it possible for a wicked man to do such miracles? And there was a
+division among them. (17)They say to the blind man again, What sayest
+thou of him? that he opened thine eyes? Then he replied, That he is a
+prophet.
+
+(18)Then the Jews did not believe that he had been blind, and received
+sight, until that they had called the parents of him who had received
+sight. (19)And they questioned them, saying, Is this your son, of whom
+ye say, that he was born blind? how then doth he now see? (20)His
+parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that
+he was born blind: (21)but how he now seeth, we know not; or who hath
+opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he himself will
+tell you about it. (22)So spake his parents, because they were afraid
+of the Jews: for the Jews had already come to a resolution, that if any
+person acknowledged him Messiah, he should be excluded the synagogue.
+(23)Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
+
+(24)The second time therefore they called the man who had been blind,
+and said unto him, Give the glory to God: we know that this man is a
+sinner. (25)Then answered he and said, Whether this man be a sinner, I
+know not: one thing I do know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
+(26)Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he
+thine eves? (27)He answered them, I have already told you, and ye did
+not hearken: why do ye wish to hear it again? will ye also become his
+disciples? (28)Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple,
+but we are the disciples of Moses. (29)We know that God spake to Moses:
+but we know nothing of this man, whence he is. (30)The man replied, and
+said to them, Now herein is something very surprising, that you know
+not whence he is, though he hath opened my eyes. (31)Now we know that
+God doth not hearken to sinners: but if any man be a devout worshipper,
+and doeth his will, him he heareth. (32)From the creation of the world
+hath it never been heard, that any man opened the eyes of one born
+blind. (33)If this man were not from God, he could not do any thing.
+(34)They answered and said unto him, Thou wast wholly born in sins, and
+dost thou teach us? And they cast him out. (35)Jesus heard that they
+had cast him out; and finding him, said to him, Believest thou in the
+Son of God? (36)The man answered and said, Who is he, Sir, that I might
+believe on him? (37)Then said Jesus him, Thou hast even seen him, and
+he that is now talking with thee is the very person. (38)Then he said,
+Lord, I believe: and worshipped him.
+
+(39)And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they
+who see not may see; and they who see become blind. (40)And some of the
+Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and said to him, Are we
+blind also? (41)Jesus said to them, If ye were blind, ye should not
+have had sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin is permanent.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+VERILY, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into
+the sheep-fold, but getteth in some other way, that person is a thief
+and a robber. (2)He that entereth by the door is the shepherd of the
+sheep. (3)To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and
+he calleth his own peculiar sheep by name, and leadeth them forth.
+(4)And when he bringeth out his own sheep, he goeth before them, and
+the sheep follow him: because they know his voice. (5)And a stranger
+will they not follow, but will fly from him: for they know not the
+voice of strangers. (6)This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they
+knew nothing of the things which he spake to them.
+
+(7)Therefore Jesus said unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto
+you, that I am the door of the sheep. (8)All, as many as have gone
+before me, are thieves and robbers: but the sheep hearkened not to
+them. (9)I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved;
+and shall go in and out, and find pasture. (10)The thief cometh not but
+to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they may have
+life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (11)I am the good
+shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep. (12)But
+the hireling, and he that is not the shepherd, whose own property the
+sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and
+fleeth; and the wolf seizes upon them, and disperseth the sheep.
+(13)Now the hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not
+for the sheep. (14)I am the good shepherd, and know my own _sheep_, and
+am known of my own. (15)As the Father knoweth me, so know I the Father:
+and I lay down my life for the sheep. (16)And other sheep I have, which
+are not of this fold: these also I must bring, and they shall hear my
+voice; and there shall be one fold, one shepherd. (17)Therefore doth
+the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it
+again. (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
+commandment I have received from my Father.
+
+(19)There was therefore a division again among the Jews, on account of
+these sayings. (20)Then many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad;
+why hearken to him? (21)Others said, These are not the discourses of a
+demoniac. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
+
+(22)Then was the feast of dedication at Jerusalem, and it was winter.
+(23)And Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon's portico. (24)Then
+the Jews came about him, and said to him, How long dost thou keep our
+soul in suspense? If thou art the Messiah, tell us plainly. (25)Jesus
+answered them; I told you, and ye believed not: the works which I do in
+the name of my Father, they bear witness of me. (26)But ye believe not,
+for ye are not of my sheep, as I told you. (27)My sheep hear my voice,
+and I know them, and they follow me: (28)and I give unto them
+everlasting life and they shall never perish to eternity, and no person
+shall pluck them out of my hand. (29)My Father, who gave them to me, is
+greater than all and no one shall pluck them out of my Father's hand.
+(30)I and my Father are one.
+
+(31)Then the Jews again brought stones, in order to stone him.
+(32)Jesus said unto them, Many good works have I shewed you from my
+Father; for which work of these are ye going to stone me? (33)The Jews
+answered him, For a good work we do not stone thee; but for blasphemy;
+and that thou, being merely a man, makest thyself God. (34)Jesus
+answered them, Is it not written in your law, "I said ye are gods?"
+(35)If he called those gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the
+scripture cannot be broken; (36)do ye say of him, whom the Father hath
+sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest because I said, I
+am the Son of God? (37)If I do not the works of my Father, believe me
+not. (38)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.
+(39)Then sought they again to apprehend him and he departed out of
+their reach, (40)and went again beyond Jordan, unto the place where
+John at first baptised; and there he abode. (41)And many came to him,
+and said, That John indeed performed no miracle: but all things
+whatsoever John spake of this man were true. (42)And many believed on
+him there.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+NOW there was a sick man, Lazarus, of Bethany, the village of Mary and
+her sister Martha. (2)(It was the Mary who had anointed the Lord with
+the balm, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was
+sick.) (3)The sisters therefore sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he
+whom thou lovest is sick. (4)When Jesus heard it, he said, This
+sickness is not for death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of
+God may be glorified thereby.
+
+(5)Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. (6)Then, though
+he heard he was ill, yet notwithstanding he abode in the same place
+where he was two days. (7)But after that he saith to his disciples, Let
+us go again into Judea. (8)The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews
+have just now sought to stone thee; and art thou going thither again?
+(9)Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man
+walk in the day, he doth not stumble, because he seeth the light of
+this world. (10)But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because
+there is no light with him. (11)These things said he: and after that he
+saith to them, Our friend Lazarus is asleep; but I go to waken him up.
+(12)Then said his disciples, Lord, if he is asleep, he will recover.
+(13)Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they apprehended that he
+spake of taking rest in sleep. (14)Then Jesus therefore told them
+plainly, Lazarus is dead. (15)And I rejoice on your account that I was
+not there, in order that ye may believe; but let us go to him. (16)Then
+said Thomas, (called Didymus, the twin,) to his fellow-disciples, Let
+us go too, that we may die with him.
+
+(17)Then Jesus, when he came; found that he had already lain in the
+tomb four days. (18)Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen
+furlongs off: (19)and many of the Jews had come with the women who were
+about Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
+(20)Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, met him: but
+Mary sat in the house. (21)And Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if thou
+hadst been here, my brother had not died. (22)But even now I know, that
+whatsoever things thou shalt ask of God, God will give thee. (23)Jesus
+saith to her, Thy brother shall rise again. (24)Martha saith to him, I
+know that he shall rise at the resurrection in the last day. (25)Jesus
+said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth
+in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: (26)and every one who is
+alive, and believeth in me, shall never die to eternity. Believest thou
+this? (27)She saith to him, Yes, Lord I believe that thou art the
+Messiah, the Son of God, who cometh into the world.
+
+(28)So when she had thus spoken, she went away, and called her sister
+Mary privately, saying, The Master is near at hand, and calleth for
+thee. (29)As soon as she heard it, she rose hastily, and came to him.
+
+(30)Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was on the spot
+where Martha had met him. (31)Then the Jews who were with her in the
+house, and comforting her, observing Mary, that she rose up hastily,
+and went out, followed her, saying, She is going to the tomb, to weep
+there.
+
+(32)When therefore Mary was come where Jesus was, beholding him, she
+fell at his feet, saying to him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my
+brother would not have died! (33)When Jesus then saw her weeping, and
+all the Jews who came with her lamenting, he groaned in spirit, and was
+himself greatly agitated: (34)and he said, Where have ye laid him? They
+say to him, Lord, come and see. (35)Jesus wept. (36)Then said the Jews,
+Behold, how he loved him! (37)But some of them said, Could not this
+man, who openeth the eyes of the blind, have caused that this person
+should not have died? (38)Then Jesus again groaning in himself, cometh
+to the sepulchre. It was an excavation, and a stone lay upon it.
+(39)Jesus saith, Remove the stone. The sister of the deceased, Martha,
+said to him, Lord, he is by this time putrid: for he hath been dead
+four days. (40)Jesus saith unto her, Did I not tell thee, that, if thou
+wouldest believe, thou shalt see the glory of God? (41)Then they
+removed the stone where the deceased was lying. And Jesus lifted his
+eyes upwards, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me!
+(42)And I knew that thou always dost hear me: but for the sake of the
+multitude standing by I spake, that they may believe that thou hast
+sent me. (43)And when he had thus spoken, with a loud voice he cried,
+Lazarus, come forth! (44)And the deceased came forth, his feet and his
+hands wrapped with the linen swathes; and his face bound round with a
+napkin. Jesus saith to them, Loose him, and let him go!
+
+(45)Then many of the Jews who came to Mary, and saw what Jesus had
+done, believed on him. (46)But some of them went to the Pharisees, and
+told them what things Jesus had done. (47)The chief priests and
+Pharisees therefore called the sanhedrim together, and said, What are
+we about? for this man is doing many miracles. (48)If we suffer him to
+go on thus, all men will believe on him: and the Romans will come, and
+take away both our place and nation. (49)Then one particular person of
+them, Caiaphas, being the high-priest of that year, said unto them, Ye
+know nothing, (50)nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one
+man should die for the people, and that the whole nation be not
+destroyed. (51)And this he spake not from himself: but being the
+high-priest of that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the
+nation; (52)and not for that nation only, but that he should collect
+into one body the children of God wherever dispersed. (53)Then from
+that day they consulted together how they might kill him.
+
+(54)Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but went
+thence into the country bordering on the desert, to a city called
+Ephraim, and there he abode with his disciples. (55)Now the passover of
+the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country
+before the passover, in order to purify themselves. (56)Then they
+sought for Jesus, and said one to another, as they stood in the temple,
+What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? (57)Now both the
+chief priests and the Pharisees had given commandment, that, if any
+person knew where he was, they should declare it, that they might
+apprehend him.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+JESUS then before the days of the passover came to Bethany, where the
+deceased Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. (2)Therefore
+they made him a supper there; and Martha waited: but Lazarus was one of
+those who sat at table with him. (3)Then Mary taking a pound of
+unadulterated balm of nard, very valuable, anointed the feet of Jesus,
+and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the
+odour of the ointment. (4)Then said one of his disciples, Judas
+Iscariot, the son of Simon, who was preparing to betray him,
+(5)Wherefore was not this aromatic ointment sold for three hundred
+denarii, and given to the poor? (6)Now he said this, not that he cared
+for the poor; but because he was a thief, and kept the purse, and
+carried the money put therein. (7)Then said Jesus, Let her alone: for
+the day of my burial hath she reserved this. (8)For the poor ye have
+always with you; but me ye have not always.
+
+(9)Then the whole multitude of the Jews knew that he was there: and
+they came not for the sake of Jesus only, but also that they might see
+Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. (10)Then the chief priests
+consulted how they might kill Lazarus also; (11)because on his account
+many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
+
+(12)On the morrow a great multitude who came to the feast, when they
+heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, (13)took branches of palm,
+and went out to meet him, and cried, Hosanna! blessed is the king of
+Israel, that cometh in the name of the Lord.
+
+(14)Then Jesus, having found a young ass, sat upon it; as it is
+written, (15)"Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh,
+sitting on the foal of an ass." (16)These things indeed knew not his
+disciples at first: but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered
+that these things were written of him, and that they had done these
+things unto him.
+
+(17)Then the multitude that was with him, when he called Lazarus out of
+the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bore their testimony.
+(18)Therefore also the multitude met him, because they had heard that
+he had done this miracle. (19)Then said the Pharisees among themselves,
+Do ye not perceive that ye gain no advantage? behold, the world is gone
+after him.
+
+(20)Now there were certain Greeks among those who went up to worship at
+the feast: (21)these then came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida, of
+Galilee, and they asked him, saying, Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
+(22)Philip comes and speaks to Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell
+Jesus. (23)Then Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the
+Son of man should be glorified. (24)Verily, verily, I say unto you,
+Except a grain of wheat falling on the earth undergo a deathlike
+change, it abideth single: but if it _thus_ die, it beareth abundant
+produce. (25)He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth
+his life in this world, shall preserve it to life eternal. (26)If a man
+will be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall
+my servant be: and if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
+(27)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. (28)Father,
+glorify thy name! Then came a voice from heaven, I have both glorified
+it, and will glorify it again. (29)The multitude that stood by, and
+heard it, said that it was thunder: others said, An angel hath spoken
+to him. (30)Jesus answered and said, This voice came not for my sake,
+but for your's. (31)Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the
+ruler of this world be ejected out _of it_. (32)And I, when I am lifted
+up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. (33)And this he said,
+signifying by what death he should die.
+
+(34)Then the multitude answered him, We have heard out of the law, that
+the Messiah abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, That the Son of man
+must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? (35)Then said Jesus unto
+them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the
+light, lest the darkness overtake you: he that walketh in darkness,
+knoweth not even whither he is going. (36)While ye have the light,
+believe in the light, that ye may be the children of the light. These
+things spake Jesus, and going away, concealed himself from them.
+
+(37)Now, though he had done so many miracles before them, they believed
+not on him: (38)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 revealed?" (39)For this reason they
+could not believe, because Isaiah had said again; (40)"He hath blinded
+their eyes, and hardened their hearts; lest they should see with their
+eyes, and understand with the heart, and be converted, and I should
+heal them." (41)These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and
+spake of him. (42)However, notwithstanding, many even of the rulers
+believed on him; but on account of the Pharisees they did not make open
+profession, lest they should be put out of the synagogues: (43)for they
+loved honour from men, more than honour from God.
+
+(44)Then Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not
+on me, but on him that sent me. (45)And he that seeth me, seeth him
+that sent me. (46)I am come a light into the world, that every one who
+believeth on me should not abide in darkness. (47)And if any man,
+hearing my words, believeth not, I judge him not: for I came not to
+judge the world, but to save the world. (48)He that sets me at nought,
+and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: even the word
+which I have spoken, the same shall judge him at the last day.
+(49)Because I have not spoken of myself; but the Farther who has sent
+me, he gave me commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
+(50)And I know that his commandment is life eternal: therefore the
+things which I speak to you, just as the Father spake to me, so speak
+I.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+NOW before the feast of the passover, Jesus, knowing that his hour was
+come, that he should go out of this world to the Father, having loved
+his peculiar people that are in the world, he loved them to the end.
+(2)And supper being served, (the devil having now injected into the
+heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, that he should betray him;)
+(3)Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands,
+and that he came out from God, and was going to God; (4)he rises from
+supper, and lays aside his garments, and taking a towel, he wound it
+about himself. (5)Then he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash
+the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was
+begirt. (6)Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and he saith to him, Lord,
+dost thou wash my feet? (7)Jesus answered and said to him, What I am
+doing thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. (8)Peter
+saith to him, Thou shalt never wash my feet: no, never. Jesus answered
+him, Except I wash thee, thou hast no part with me. (9)Simon Peter
+saith to him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
+(10)Jesus saith to him, He that is washed hath need only to wash his
+feet, for he is entirely clean: and ye are clean, but not all. (11)(For
+he knew who would betray him; therefore he said, Ye are not all clean.)
+(12)When therefore he had washed their feet, and taken his garments,
+and sat down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done unto
+you? (13)Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye speak truly; for such I
+am. (14)If therefore I have washed your feet, though the Lord and the
+Master; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. (15)For I have given
+you an example, that just as I have done to you, ye should do also.
+(16)Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his
+master; nor the messenger greater than him that sent him. (17)If ye
+know these things, blessed are ye if ye practise them. (18)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 lift up his heel against
+me. (19)Now I tell you previously, before this comes to pass, that,
+when it cometh to pass, ye may believe that I am. (20)Verily, verily, I
+say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I shall send, receiveth me;
+and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.
+
+(21)As Jesus was speaking these words, he was greatly agitated in
+spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that
+one of you shall betray me. (22)Then the disciples looked one at
+another, doubting of whom he spake. (23)Now there was one of the
+disciples reclining on the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
+(24)Therefore Simon Peter gave him a significant look, that he should
+inquire of Jesus, which of them it should be of whom he spake. (25)And
+he leaning on the breast of Jesus, said to him, Lord, which is it?
+(26)Jesus answered, It is he to whom I shall give this morsel of bread,
+when I have dipped it. And dipping the morsel of bread, he gave it unto
+Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. (27)And after the sop, then entered
+Satan into him. Jesus saith to him, What thou doest, do quickly.
+(28)Now none of those who sat at table knew wherefore he had spoken to
+him. (29)For some supposed, as Judas kept the purse, that Jesus was
+saying to him, Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give
+something to the poor. (30)Having then received the sop, he went out
+immediately: now it was night.
+
+(31)When therefore he was gone, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of man
+glorified, and God is glorified in him. (32)If God is glorified in him,
+God will also glorify him with himself, and immediately glorify him.
+(33)My dear children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek
+me: as I said to the Jews, Whither I am going, ye cannot come; so say I
+now to you. (34)A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one
+another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
+(35)By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have
+love one to another.
+
+(36)Simon Peter saith to him, Lord, Whither art thou going? Jesus
+answered him, Whither I am going, thou canst not follow me now; but
+thou shalt follow me hereafter. (37)Peter saith to him, Lord, why
+cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thee. (38)Jesus
+answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for me? Verily, verily, I
+tell thee, the cock will not crow, before thou shalt deny me thrice.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+LET not your hearts be troubled: trust in God, and trust in me. (2)In
+my Father's house are many mansions: and if not, I would have told you.
+I go to prepare a place for you. (3)And if I go and prepare you a
+place, I will come again, and receive you to myself; that where I am,
+there ye may be also. (4)And whither I am going ye know, and the way ye
+know.
+
+(5)Thomas saith to him, We know not whither thou art going; and how can
+we know the way? (6)Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth,
+and the life: no man cometh to the Father, but by me. (7)If ye had
+known me, ye would have known my Father: and from henceforth ye know
+him and have seen him.
+
+(8)Philip saith to him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
+(9)Jesus saith to him, Am I all this while with you, and hast thou not
+known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how
+sayest thou, Shew us the Father? (10)Dost thou not believe that I am in
+the Father, and that the Father is in me? the words which I speak unto
+you I speak not of myself: but the Father, who dwelleth in me, he
+performeth these works. (11)Believe me that I am in the Father, and the
+Father in me: and at least believe me on account of the works
+themselves. (12)Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on
+me, the works which I do shall he do also; yea, and greater than these
+shall he do; because I go to the Father. (13)And whatsoever ye shall
+ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the
+Son. (14)If ye ask any thing in my name, I will do it. (15)If ye love
+me, keep my commandments. (16)And I will ask the Father, and he shall
+give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
+(17)the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it
+seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; because he
+dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. (18)I will not leave you
+orphans: I am coming to you. (19)Yet a little while, and the world
+seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
+(20)In that day ye shall know that I am in the Father, and ye in me,
+and I in you. (21)He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he is
+the person who loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my
+Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
+
+(22)Then Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, Lord, how is it that thou
+wilt manifest thyself to us, and not unto the world? (23)Jesus answered
+and said to him, If any man love me, he will observe my word: and my
+Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our abode with
+him. (24)He that loveth me not, doth not observe my sayings: and the
+word which ye are hearing is not mine, but of him that sent me.
+(25)These things have I spoken to you, while I continue among you.
+(26)But the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my
+name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your
+remembrance, which I have spoken to you. (27)Peace I leave with you, my
+peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not
+your heart be agitated, nor shrink back through fear. (28)Ye have heard
+that I told you, I am going away, though I am coming again to you. If
+ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I am going to the
+Father: because my Father is greater than I. (29)And now I have
+informed you before it comes to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye
+may believe. (30)I shall not speak many things more with you: for the
+ruler of this world is coming, though in me he hath no part. (31)But
+that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father hath
+given me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+I AM the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. (2)Every branch in
+me that beareth no fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that
+beareth fruit, he pruneth it clean, that it may bring forth more fruit.
+(3)Ye are already clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
+(4)Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of
+itself, unless it abide in the vine: so neither can ye, except ye abide
+in me. (5)I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me,
+and I in him, this person beareth much fruit: because without me ye can
+do nothing. (6)If any man abide not in me, he is cast out as a branch,
+and withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and
+they are burned. (7)If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye
+shall ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done for you. (8)Herein
+is my Father glorified, that ye should bring forth much fruit; so shall
+ye be my disciples. (9)Just as the Father hath loved me, I also have
+loved you: abide in my love. (10)If ye keep my commandments, ye shall
+abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and as
+I abide in his love. (11)These things have I spoken unto you, that my
+joy may abide in you, and your joy may be full. (12)This is my
+commandment, That ye love one another, just as I have loved you.
+(13)Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life
+for his friends. (14)Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever things I
+command you. (15)I no more call you servants; for the servant knoweth
+not what his master is doing: but I have called you friends because I
+have made known to you all things which I have heard of my Father.
+(16)Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and appointed you
+that ye should go forth and bear fruit, and that your fruit should be
+permanent: that so whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he
+may give it you. (17)These things I command you, that ye love one
+another. (18)If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before
+you. (19)If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but
+because ye are not of the world, but I have elected you out of the
+world, for this very cause the world hateth you. (20)Remember the word
+which I spake unto you, The servant is not greater than his master. If
+they have persecuted me, they will persecute you also; if they have
+observed my words, they will observe your's also. (21)But all these
+things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not
+him that sent me. (22)Had I not come and spoken to them, they would not
+have had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin. (23)He that
+hateth me hateth my Father also. (24)If I had not done among them the
+works which no other ever did, they would not have had sin: but now
+they have both seen and hated both me and my Father. (25)But it is in
+order that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their law,
+"They hated me without a cause." (26)But when the Comforter is come,
+whom I will send unto you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who
+proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: (27)and ye too
+shall bear your testimony, because ye have been with me from the
+beginning.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+THESE things have I spoken, that ye might not be stumbled. (2)They will
+put you out of their synagogues: yea, the hour is coming, that every
+one who killeth you will think he offers God a sacred service. (3)And
+these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the
+Father, nor me. (4)But these things have I spoken to you, that when the
+hour is come, ye may remember the same for I had told you. But these
+things I told you not at the beginning, because I was with you. (5)But
+now I am going away to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me,
+Whither art thou going? (6)But because I have spoken these things to
+you, sorrow hath filled your heart. (7)Yet I tell you the truth; It is
+expedient for you that I go away: for if I went not away, the Comforter
+would not come to you; but if I go, I will send him unto you. (8)And
+when he cometh, he will convince the world of sin, of righteousness,
+and of judgment: (9)of sin first, because they believe not in me;
+(10)then of righteousness, because I am going to the Father, so ye see
+me no more; (11)and of judgment, because the ruler of this world hath
+sentence pronounced on him.
+
+(12)I have many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them just now.
+(13)But when he is come, the Spirit of truth, he will conduct you into
+all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever things he
+shall hear, he shall speak: and he will declare to you the things that
+shall come hereafter. (14)He shall glorify me: for he shall take of
+mine, and shall shew it unto you. (15)All things whatsoever the Father
+hath are mine: therefore I said, that he shall take of mine, and shall
+shew it unto you. (16)A little while longer, and ye shall not see me:
+and again a little while, and ye shall see me, because I am going to
+the Father.
+
+(17)Then said some of the disciples unto each other, What is this which
+he saith to us, A little while longer, and ye shall not see me: and
+again a little while, and ye shall see me: and this, because I am going
+to the Father? (18)They said therefore, What is this which he saith,
+This little while? we know not what he means.
+
+(19)Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto
+them, Are ye questioning among yourselves concerning this declaration,
+which I spake, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again a
+little while, and ye shall see me? (20)Verily, verily, I say unto you,
+That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye
+shall be very sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
+(21)A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is
+come: but when the little son is born, she no more remembers the
+anguish, for joy that a man is brought into the world. (22)And ye
+therefore have indeed at present sorrow: but I will see you again, and
+your heart shall be made glad, and your joy no man taketh from you.
+(23)And in that hour ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say
+unto you, That whatsoever things ye shall ask the Father in my name, he
+will give you. (24)Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name: ask, and
+ye shall receive, that your joy may be complete. (25)These things have
+I spoken to you in parables: but the hour is coming when I will no more
+speak to you in parables, but will plainly inform you respecting the
+Father. (26)In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I do not say to
+you, I will entreat the Father for you: (27)for the Father himself
+loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out
+from God. (28)I came out from the Father, and am come into the world:
+again, I am leaving the world, and going to the Father.
+
+(29)His disciples said unto him, Lo! now thou speakest plainly, and
+speakest in no-wise proverbial. (30)Now we know that thou knowest all
+things, and needest not that any person should ask thee: by this we
+believe that thou hast come forth from God. (31)Jesus answered them, Do
+ye now believe? (32)Behold, the hour is coming, yea, it is already
+come, that ye shall be dispersed, each after his own concerns, and
+shall leave me alone: though I am not alone, because the Father is with
+me. (33)These things have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In
+the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have
+overcome the world.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+THESE things spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said,
+Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son may glorify
+thee: (2)even as thou hast given him authority over all flesh, that
+with regard to all those whom thou hast given him, he should give to
+them eternal life: (3)and this is eternal life, that they should know
+thee the only true God, and him whom thou hast sent, Jesus, the
+Messiah. (4)I have glorified thee upon earth: I have completed the work
+which thou gavest me to perform. (5)And now, Father, do thou glorify me
+with thyself in the glory which I held with thee before the world was.
+(6)I have made known thy name to the persons whom thou gavest me out of
+the world: for thee they had a being, and to me thou hast given them;
+and thy word have they kept. (7)Now have they known, that all things
+whatsoever thou hast given me are from thee. (8)For the declarations
+which thou gavest to me I have delivered to them; and they have
+received them, and have known assuredly that I came out from thee, and
+they have believed that thou hast sent me. (9)I entreat for them: I
+make no request for the world; but for those thou hast given me; for
+they are thine. (10)And all mine are thine, and thine mine; and I have
+been glorified in them. (11)And now no longer am I in this world, but
+these are in the world, and I am coming to thee. Holy Father! preserve
+them for thy name's sake whom thou hast given me, that they may be one,
+as we are. (12)When I was with them in the world, I preserved them by
+thy name: those whom thou hast given me have I guarded, and not one of
+them is perished, except the son of perdition; that the scripture might
+be fulfilled. (13)But now I am coming to thee; and I am speaking these
+things in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in
+themselves. (14)I have given them thy word and the world hath hated
+them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
+(15)I entreat not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but
+that thou shouldest preserve them from the wicked one. (16)They are not
+of the world, just as I am not of the world. (17)Sanctify them by thy
+truth: thy word is truth. (18)As thou hast sent me into the world, even
+so have I sent them into the world. (19)And for them I devote myself,
+that they also might be sanctified by the truth. (20)And not for them
+do I make request only, but also for those who shall believe in me
+through their word; (21)that all may be one; as thou, Father, in me,
+and I in thee, that these also may be one in us: that the world may
+believe that thou hast sent me. (22)And I have given them the glory,
+which thou hast given me; that they may be one, even as we are one:
+(23)I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one; and
+that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as
+thou hast loved me. (24)Father, those whom thou hast given me, I will
+that where I am they may also be with me; that they may behold my
+glory, which thou gavest me: because thou hast loved me before the
+foundation of the world.
+
+(25)Righteous Father! though the world hath not known thee, yet I have
+known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. (26)And I have
+made known to them thy name, and will make it known: that the love
+wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+HAVING thus spoken, Jesus went out with his disciples beyond the brook
+Cedron, where was a garden, into which he went himself, and his
+disciples. (2)Now Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for
+frequently had Jesus consorted with his disciples there. (3)Then Judas
+having taken a band of soldiers, and the inferior officers of the chief
+priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and
+arms. (4)Jesus therefore, conscious of all things that were coming upon
+him, going forward, said to them, Whom are ye seeking? (5)They answered
+him, Jesus the Nazarean. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. Then stood
+also Judas, who betrayed him, with these men. (6)As he then spake to
+them, I am he, they retreated backward, and fell flat on the ground.
+(7)Again therefore he demanded of them, Whom seek ye? Then they said,
+Jesus the Nazarean. (8)Jesus answered, I told you that I am he: if
+therefore ye are seeking me, permit these to go away: (9)that the
+saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, That of those whom thou hast
+given me, I have not lost one of them.
+
+(10)Then Simon Peter having a sword, drew it, and struck a servant of
+the high-priest, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was
+Malchas. (11)Then said Jesus to Peter, Put up thy sword into the
+scabbard: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
+
+(12)The band therefore, and the chief captain, and the inferior
+officers of the Jews, seized on Jesus, and bound him, (13)and led him
+away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the
+high-priest of that year. (14)Now Caiaphas was the person who had given
+his advice to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should be
+destroyed instead of the people.
+
+(15)Now Simon Peter had followed Jesus, and another disciple: and that
+disciple was acquainted with the high-priest, and went in with Jesus
+into the palace of the high-priest. (16)But Peter stood without at the
+door. Then that other disciple, who was acquainted with the
+high-priest, went out, and spoke to the porteress, and introduced
+Peter. (17)Then said the damsel who kept the door to Peter, Art not
+thou also one of the disciples of this man? He saith, I am not. (18)Now
+the servants and inferior officers having made a fire, for it was cold,
+stood and warmed themselves: and there stood Peter with them, and
+warmed himself.  (19)The high-priest then questioned Jesus concerning
+his disciples, and respecting his doctrine. (20)Jesus answered him, I
+spake openly to the world; I always taught in the synagogue, and in the
+temple, whither the Jews resorted; and in secret have I spoken nothing.
+(21)Why dost thou question me? ask those who have heard me, what I have
+spoken to them: lo, they know what I said. (22)As he was thus speaking,
+one of the servants who stood by him gave Jesus a slap on the face,
+saying, Dost thou answer the high-priest in this fashion? (23)Jesus
+replied to him, If I have spoken in an improper manner, bear witness of
+the evil deed: but if properly, why strikest thou me? (24)Now Annas had
+sent him bound to Caiaphas the high-priest.
+
+(25)Meanwhile Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. Then said
+they to him, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He denied
+it, and said, I am not. (26)One of the servants of the high-priest,
+being a kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, said, Did I not see
+thee in the garden with him? (27)Then again Peter denied: and instantly
+the cock crew.
+
+(28)Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas to the praetorium: and it was
+early: and they themselves went not into the praetorium, that they
+should not be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. (29)Pilate
+then came out to them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this
+man? (30)They answered and said to him, If this fellow had not been a
+malefactor, we should not have delivered him up to thee. (31)Pilate
+then said to them, Take him yourselves, and according to your own law
+judge him. The Jews then said to him, It is not lawful for us to put
+any man to death: (32)that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled,
+which he spake, intimating by what manner of death he should die.
+
+(33)Pilate therefore entered again into the praetorium, and called
+Jesus, and said to him, Art thou the king of the Jews? (34)Jesus
+answered him, Dost thou speak this from thyself, or did others speak to
+thee concerning me? (35)Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thy own nation and
+the chief priests have delivered thee to me: what hast thou done?
+(36)Jesus replied, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom had
+been of this world, then would my servants have struggled hard, that I
+should not have been delivered up to the Jews: but now my kingdom is
+not from hence. (37)Then said Pilate unto him. Art thou not a king
+then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. For this end I was
+born, and for this I came into the world, that I should be a witness
+for the truth. Every one who is of the truth heareth my voice.
+(38)Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And having thus spoken, he
+went out again unto the Jews and saith to them, I find no fault in him.
+(39)But ye have a custom, that I should release to you one person at
+the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the
+Jews? (40)Then again they all clamoured, saying, Not this man, but
+Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+THEN Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. (2)And the soldiers
+having platted a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and they clothed
+him in a purple robe, (3)and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they
+gave him slaps on the face with their hands. (4)Then again went Pilate
+out, and said to them, Behold, I bring him out to you, that ye may know
+that I find in him no fault at all. (5)Then came Jesus out, bearing the
+thorny crown, and the purple robe. And he said to them, Behold the man!
+(6)When the chief priests therefore and the officers saw him, they
+cried vociferously, saying, Crucify him! crucify him! Pilate saith to
+them, Take him yourselves, and crucify him: for I have not found in him
+a fault. (7)The Jews replied to him, We have a law, and according to
+our law he ought to die, because he hath made himself the Son of God.
+(8)When Pilate then heard this saying, he was the more afraid: (9)and
+entered into the praetorium again, and saith to Jesus, From whence art
+thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. (10)Then saith Pilate to him, Dost
+thou not speak to me? dost thou not know that I have power to crucify
+thee, and that I have power to release thee? (11)Jesus answered, Thou
+wouldest have had no authority over me, unless it had been given thee
+from above: for this reason, he that hath delivered me up to thee hath
+the greater crime. (12)Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the
+Jews clamoured, saying, If thou release this fellow, thou art no friend
+of Caesar's: every one who professes himself a king, speaks in
+opposition to Caesar.
+
+(13)When Pilate therefore heard this speech, he brought Jesus out, and
+sat down on the judgment seat, in a place called the Stone Pavement,
+but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. (14)And it was the preparation of the
+passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith to the Jews, Behold
+your King! (15)But they cried vociferously, Away with him, away!
+crucify him! Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The
+chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
+
+(16)Then delivered he him therefore unto them, that he should be
+crucified. And they took Jesus and led him away. (17)And carrying his
+cross he went forth to a place called the Place of a Skull, which in
+the Hebrew is termed Golgotha: (18)where they crucified him, and two
+others with him, on this side and on that, and in the midst Jesus.
+(19)And Pilate also wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And this
+was the writing: JESUS THE NAZAREAN, THE KING OF THE JEWS, (20)This
+title then many of the Jews read: for the spot where Jesus was
+crucified was nigh unto the city: and it was written in Hebrew, in
+Greek, and in Latin. (21)The chief priests of the Jews then said to
+Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of
+the Jews. (22)Pilate answered, What I have written, I have written.
+
+(23)Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his
+garments, and made four parts, for each soldier a part; and his vest:
+now the vest was without a seam, woven from the upper parts throughout
+the whole. (24)They said therefore one to another, Let us not rend it,
+but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be
+fulfilled, which saith, "They parted my garments among them, and for my
+vest they cast lots." So the soldiers therefore did these things.
+
+(25)Now beside the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's
+sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. (26)When Jesus
+then beheld his mother, and the disciple whom he loved, standing by, he
+saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son! (27)Then saith he to the
+disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour the disciple took her
+unto his own home.
+
+(28)After this, Jesus, conscious that all things were now finished,
+that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. (29)Now there
+was placed a vessel full of vinegar: they then filling a spunge with
+the vinegar, and putting it on a stick of hyssop, carried it to his
+mouth. (30)When therefore Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, It
+is finished: and inclining his head, he surrendered up his spirit.
+
+(31)The Jews therefore, as it was the preparation, that the bodies
+might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, (for that sabbath-day was
+a great day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that
+they might be taken away. (32)Then came the soldiers, and brake the
+legs of the first, and of the other who was crucified with him. (33)But
+when they came to Jesus, as they saw that he was already dead, they
+brake not his legs: (34)but one of the soldiers with his lance pierced
+his side, and immediately there gushed out blood and water. (35)And he
+that saw it bore witness, and we know that his testimony is true: and
+he himself is conscious that he speaketh what is true, that ye might
+believe. (36)Now these things were done, that the scripture might be
+fulfilled, "A bone of him shall not be broken." (37)And again another
+scripture saith, "They shall look on him whom they have pierced."
+
+(38)And after these things Joseph of Arimathea, (being a disciple of
+Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews,) besought Pilate that he
+might take away the body of Jesus and Pilate permitted him. Then he
+came and took away the body of Jesus. (39)And Nicodemus, who had come
+to Jesus by night formerly, came also, bringing a mixture of myrrh and
+aloes, about a hundred weight.
+
+(40)Then they took the body, and bound it with swathes together with
+the aromatics, as the custom is with the Jews to bury. (41)And there
+was near the spot were he was crucified a garden and in the garden a
+new tomb, wherein no person had ever yet been laid. (42)Because of the
+preparation of the Jews therefore, they laid Jesus there; for the
+sepulchre was just by.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+AND on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen came very early, whilst
+yet some darkness remained, to the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken
+away from the sepulchre. (2)She therefore runneth, and cometh to Simon
+Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith to them,
+They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not
+where they have laid him. (3)Then Peter went out, and that other
+disciple, and came to the sepulchre. (4)And they two ran together: and
+the other disciple ran before more swiftly than Peter, and came first
+to the sepulchre. (5)And stooping forward, he sees the swathing clothes
+lying there; yet he did not go in. (6)Then cometh Simon Peter following
+him, and went into the sepulchre, and saw the swathing clothes lying,
+(7)and the napkin, which had been round his head, not laid with the
+linen swathes, but apart folded up in another place. (8)Then went in
+also the other disciple, who had come the first to the sepulchre, and
+saw, and believed. (9)Though not even yet had they known the scripture,
+that he should rise from the dead. (10)Then the disciples went back
+again to their companions. (11)But Mary stood at the sepulchre,
+without, weeping: as therefore she wept, she bent forward towards the
+sepulchre. (12)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.
+(13)And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith to them,
+Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have
+laid him. (14)And as she thus spoke, she turned about, and beheld Jesus
+standing by, and knew not that it was Jesus. (15)Then Jesus said to
+her, Woman, why art thou weeping? whom art thou seeking? She, supposing
+that it was the gardener, said to him, Sir, if thou hast carried him
+hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
+(16)Jesus saith to her, Mary! Starting round, she said to him, Rabboni!
+that is, Master! (17)Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I have not
+yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and tell them, I am
+ascending to my Father, and your Father; to my God, and your God.
+(18)Mary Magdalen cometh declaring to the disciples, that she had seen
+the Lord, and that he had spoken these things to her.
+
+(19)When the evening therefore was come, on the same first day of the
+week, and the doors being fastened where the disciples were assembled
+for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said unto
+them, Peace be to you. (20)And thus speaking, he shewed them his hands
+and his side. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord.
+(21)Jesus therefore spake to them again, Peace be unto you: as the
+Father hath sent me, even so send I you. (22)And so speaking, he
+breathed on them, and said, Receive the Holy Ghost: (23)whose soever
+sins ye forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins soever ye
+retain, they are retained.
+
+(24)Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called Didymus, the twin, was
+not with them when Jesus came. (25)Then the other disciples said to
+him, We have seen the Lord. But he said to them, Except I should 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 shall never believe it.
+(26)And eight days after, his disciples were again within, and Thomas
+with them: Jesus cometh, though the doors were fastened, and stood in
+the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. (27)Afterwards he spake to
+Thomas, Bring hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and take thy
+hand, and thrust into my side: and be not incredulous, but a believer.
+(28)And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God!
+(29)Jesus saith to him, Because thou hast seen me, Thomas, hast thou
+believed: blessed are they who though they have not seen me, yet have
+believed.
+
+(30)Now many other miracles did Jesus therefore also in the presence of
+his disciples, which are not written in this book: (31)but these are
+written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of
+God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AFTER these things Jesus again shewed himself to the disciples at the
+sea of Tiberias; and he appeared in the following manner: (2)Simon
+Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, the twin, and Nathaniel who was of
+Cana of Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of the
+disciples were together. (3)Simon Peter said to them, I am going
+a-fishing. They say to him, We too will go with thee. They went out,
+and got on board the vessel immediately; and that night they caught
+nothing. (4)But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood upon the
+beach: yet the disciples had not discovered that it was Jesus. (5)Then
+saith Jesus unto them, My youths, have ye any thing eatable? They
+answered him, No. (6)Then he said to them, Shoot the net on the right
+side of the vessel, and ye shall find fish. They shot it therefore, and
+now they were not able to drag it in from the quantity of fishes.
+(7)Then said that disciple whom Jesus loved to Peter, It is the Lord!
+Then Simon Peter, when he heard that it was the Lord, girt his coat
+round him, (for he was stripped,) and threw himself into the sea.
+(8)And the other disciples came in the little vessel, (for they were
+not far from land, only about two hundred cubits,) dragging the net
+with the fishes. (9)When therefore they were come to land, they saw a
+fire laid, and a fish upon it, and a loaf. (10)Jesus saith to them,
+Bring some of the fish which ye have just caught. (11)Simon Peter went
+aboard, and drew the net to land full of large fishes, to the number of
+a hundred and fifty-three: and though they were so many, yet was not
+the net rent. (12)Jesus saith to them, Come, dine. Now not one of the
+disciples dared inquire, Who art thou? conscious that it was the Lord.
+(13)Then Jesus cometh, and taketh the loaf, and distributed to them,
+and of the fish in like manner. (14)Now this was the third time Jesus
+had shewed himself to the disciples, after he rose from the dead.
+
+(15)When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon,
+son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yes,
+Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
+(16)He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest
+thou me? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee.
+Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. (17)He saith to him the third
+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 to him, Lord,
+thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee! Jesus saith to
+him, Feed my sheep. (18)Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast
+a younger man, thou didst gird up thyself, and go about whithersoever
+thy choice led thee: but when thou shalt grow old, another person
+extending thy hands, shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou
+wouldest not. (19)This he told him, to intimate by what kind of death
+he should glorify God. And having thus spoken, he said to him, Follow
+me. (20)Now Peter, turning about, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved
+following; who also at the supper reclined on his bosom, and said,
+Lord, which is the person who betrayeth thee? (21)Peter looking at him,
+saith to Jesus, Lord, and what will become of this man? (22)Jesus saith
+to him, If I will that he abide till I come, what is that to thee?
+follow thou me. (23)Then this speech went forth among the disciples, as
+though this disciple was not to die: yet Jesus had not said to him,
+That he shall not die; but, If I will that he abide till I come, what
+is that to thee?
+
+(24)This is the disciple who is testifing of these things, and hath
+written these things: and we know that his testimony is true. (25)And
+there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if every
+particular was written, I am of opinion that the world itself would not
+be capable of retaining the books which should be written. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE ACTS OF THE HOLY APOSTLES.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THE former treatise, Theophilus, I composed, concerning all things
+which Jesus began both to do and to teach, (2)until that day, when
+having given a charge to his apostles through the Holy Ghost, whom he
+had chosen, he was taken up: (3)to whom also he had shewed himself
+alive, after he had suffered, by many infallible proofs, during forty
+days being frequently seen by them, and speaking of the things which
+relate to the kingdom of God: (4)and assembling them together,
+commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the
+promise of the Father, which, said he, ye have heard from me. (5)For
+John indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the Holy
+Ghost not many days after the present.
+
+(6)They then accordingly assembling together, asked him, saying, Lord,
+wilt thou at this time reestablish the kingdom of Israel? (7)But he
+said unto them, It is not for you to know the times and the seasons,
+which the Father hath reserved under his own authority. (8)But ye shall
+receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be
+witnesses for me, both in Jerusalem, and throughout all Judea, and
+Samaria, and unto the extremity of the earth.
+
+(9)And as he was speaking these things, while they were looking upon
+him, he was taken up; and a cloud enveloping him hid him from their
+eyes. (10)And as they looked up earnestly into the heaven, while he was
+passing, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; (11)who also
+said to them, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up to heaven? this
+Jesus, who hath been taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, in
+the same manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
+
+(12)Then they returned unto Jerusalem, from the mount called Olivet,
+which is near Jerusalem, about a sabbath-day's journey distant. (13)And
+when they had arrived, they went up to an upper room, where abode
+Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas,
+Bartholomew, and Matthew, James son of Alpheus, and Simon the zealous,
+and Jude brother to James. (14)These all persevered unanimously in
+prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus,
+and with his brethren.
+
+(15)And in those days arose Peter in the midst of the disciples, and
+said, (there was a number of persons together, about an hundred and
+twenty,) (16)Men and brethren, it must needs be that this scripture
+should be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost delivered before by the mouth
+of David concerning Judas, who was the conductor of those who seized on
+Jesus. (17)For he was reckoned of our number, and had obtained an
+appointment to this ministry. (18)This man indeed accordingly purchased
+a spot of ground with the wages of iniquity; and projected forward, he
+burst in the midst, and all his bowels fell out. (19)And it was a fact
+known to all who dwelt at Jerusalem; so that this field is called in
+their own dialect, Aceldama, that is, The field of blood. (20)For it is
+written in the book of Psalms[23], Let his habitation be desolate, and
+let there be no man to dwell in it: and his office, as bishop, let
+another take[24].
+
+(21)Wherefore from among the men who have associated with us always
+during the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
+(22)beginning from his baptism by John, until the day in which he was
+taken up from us, must there be chosen with us a witness of his
+resurrection, even one of these. (23)So they appointed two persons,
+Joseph called Barsabas, whose sirname was Justus, and Matthias. (24)And
+joining in prayer, they said, Do thou, O Lord, who knowest the hearts
+of all men, point out the one of these two which thou hast chosen,
+(25)to take a part in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas
+by transgression fell, to go to his own place. (26)And they drew lots
+for them and the lot fell to Matthias and he was by unanimous suffrage
+numbered with the eleven apostles.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+SO when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with
+unanimity assembled together. (2)And there came suddenly from heaven a
+sound as it were of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole
+house where they were sitting. (3)And there was an appearance to them
+of divided tongues, as of fire, and it rested on every one of them.
+(4)And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to
+speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them power to express
+themselves.
+
+(5)Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews, men of piety, from every
+nation under heaven. (6)And when this report spread, the multitude
+collected around them, and were overwhelmed with astonishment, because
+they heard them speaking every one in his own peculiar dialect. (7)And
+they were all amazed, and wondered, saying one to another, Are not all
+these who are speaking Galileans? (8)And how do we hear every man in
+our own peculiar dialect, in which from our birth we were brought up?
+(9)Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and they who inhabit
+Mesopotamia, and Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia, (10)and
+Phrygia, and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Lybia adjoining Cyrene,
+and the sojourners, who are Romans, both Jews and proselytes,
+(11)Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our own several
+tongues the marvellous things of God. (12)And they were all amazed, and
+much perplexed, and knew not what to think, saying one to another, What
+can this mean? (13)But others scoffing said, These men are brimful of
+sweet wine. (14)But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his
+voice, and addressed them; Men of Judea, and all ye who dwell at
+Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words: (15)for
+these men are not, as ye suppose, drunk, for it is only the third hour
+of the day. (16)But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel;
+(17)"And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour
+our of my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall
+prophesy, your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall
+dream dreams: (18)and upon my servants and my handmaidens in those days
+will I pour out of my spirit; and they shall prophesy: (19)and I will
+perform prodigies in the heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath;
+blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke. (20)The sun shall be turned into
+darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and illustrious day
+of the Lord come. (21)And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall
+call on the Lord shall be saved[25]." (22)Men of Israel, hear these
+words; Jesus the Nazarean, a man from God, pointed out to you by
+miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of
+you, as yourselves also know: (23)him, by the destined counsel and
+foreknowledge of God delivered up, ye have seized, and by wicked hands
+have crucified and slain: (24)whom God hath raised up, having loosed
+the pains of death: forasmuch as it was not possible that he should be
+held thereby. (25)For David speaketh concerning him, "I have seen the
+Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand, that I might not be
+shaken: (26)therefore is my heart full of joy, and my tongue hath
+exulted; and still shall my flesh also repose in hope, (27)that thou
+wilt not leave my soul in the mansion of the dead, nor permit that Holy
+One of thine to see corruption. (28)Thou hast made known to me the ways
+of life; thou shalt fill me with delight by thy countenance[26]."
+
+(29)Men and brethren, permit me to speak with freedom to you concerning
+the patriarch David, that he hath been both dead and buried, and his
+sepulchre is with us to this day. (30)Being therefore a prophet, and
+knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of
+his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah to sit
+upon his throne; (31)he, foreseeing this, spake of the resurrection of
+the Messiah, that his soul should not be left in the mansion of the
+dead, and that his flesh should not see corruption. (32)This very Jesus
+hath God raised up, of which we all are witnesses. (33)He therefore
+being exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the
+Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, hath poured out this, which ye
+now see and hear. (34)For David is not ascended into the heavens: for
+he saith himself, "The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit on my right hand,
+(35)until I make thine enemies a footstool for thy feet[27]." (36)Let
+all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made
+him Lord and Messiah, even that very Jesus whom ye crucified.
+
+(37)Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said unto
+Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
+
+(38)Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptised every one of you
+into the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall
+receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (39)For the promise is to you, and
+to your children, and to all that are afar off; even as many as the
+Lord our God shall call. (40)And with many other words he testified and
+exhorted, saying, Be saved from this untoward generation.
+
+(41)They therefore who gladly received his discourse were baptised: and
+there were added to them that day about three thousand souls. (42)And
+they persevered stedfastly in the doctrine of the apostles, and in
+communion, and in breaking bread, and in prayers. (43)And on every soul
+there was an awe: and many miracles and signs were done by the
+apostles. (44)Now all who believed were together, and had all things
+common; (45)and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them
+among all, as every one had need. (46)And daily continuing with one
+mind at the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they
+partook of their food with great joy and simplicity of heart,
+(47)praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord
+added the saved ones daily to the church.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+NOW at that time Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour
+of prayer, the ninth; (2)when a certain man who was lame from his
+mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the
+temple called Beautiful, to ask alms of those who were entering into
+the temple; (3)who seeing Peter and John just going into the temple,
+asked to receive alms.
+
+(4)Then Peter fixing his eves stedfastly on him with John, said, Look
+on us. (5)So he attentively regarded them, expecting to receive
+something from them. (6)Then said Peter, I have neither silver nor
+gold; but what I have, that I give thee: By the name of Jesus Christ
+the Nazarean, arise, and walk! (7)And taking him by the right hand, he
+raised him up: and immediately his feet and ancles were restored to
+strength. (8)And springing up he stood on his feet, and walked, and
+entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising
+God. (9)And all the people beheld him walking and praising God: (10)and
+they took notice of him, that it was the same person who had sat for
+alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with
+astonishment and amazed at what had happened to him. (11)But as the
+lame man that was cured held fast Peter and John, all the people ran
+together unto them into the portico called Solomon's, in vast
+amazement.
+
+(12)Then Peter observing it, addressed himself to the people, Ye men of
+Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why gaze ye upon us, as if by our own
+power or piety we had enabled this man to walk?
+
+(13)The God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers,
+hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in
+the presence of Pilate, when he had determined to release him. (14)But
+ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and besought that a man, a
+murderer, might as a favour be given unto you; (15)but ye slew the
+Author of life, whom God raised from the dead: of which we are
+witnesses. (16)And through faith in his name hath his name restored
+this man to strength, whom ye behold and know: yea, the faith which is
+by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the sight of you all.
+(17)And now, brethren, I know that through ignorance ye did this deed,
+as did also your rulers. (18)But the things which God before announced
+by the mouth of all his prophets, that Messiah should suffer, he hath
+thus fulfilled. (19)Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your
+sins may be blotted out, when refreshing seasons shall come from the
+presence of the Lord; (20)and he will send Jesus Christ, who was before
+preached unto you: (21)whom the heaven indeed must receive, until the
+times of restoration of all things, which God hath spoken of by the
+mouth of all his holy prophets from the beginning of the world. (22)For
+Moses truly said unto the fathers, "A prophet shall the Lord your God
+raise up unto you from among your brethren, like myself; him shall ye
+hear in all things whatsoever he shall speak to you. (23)But it shall
+come to pass, that every soul which will not hearken to that prophet,
+shall be utterly exterminated from amidst the people[28]." (24)And all
+the prophets indeed from Samuel, and those who succeeded him, as many
+as have spoken, have also foretold those days. (25)Ye are the children
+of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers,
+saying unto Abraham, And "in thy seed shall all the nations of the
+earth be blessed[29]." (26)Unto you in the first instance, hath God,
+after raising up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, to the end that
+every one of you should turn away from your iniquities.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+AND as they were thus speaking, the priests, and the captain of the
+temple-guard, and the Sadducees, came upon them, (2)worn down with
+vexation, because they taught the people, and preached by Jesus the
+resurrection of the dead. (3)And they laid hands on them, and committed
+them to prison till the next day: for it was then evening.
+
+(4)But many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the
+men was about five thousand. (5)Now it came to pass that the next
+morning, their rulers, and elders, and scribes, were assembled at
+Jerusalem, (6)and Annas the high-priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and
+Alexander, and as many as were the high-priest's relations. (7)And
+placing them in the midst, they interrogated them, By what power, or by
+what name, have ye done this thing?
+
+(8)Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of
+the people, and elders of Israel, (9)if we are this day examined
+relative to the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he was
+restored; (10)be it known unto you all, and to all the people of
+Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean, whom ye
+crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him doth this man stand
+here sound in your presence. (11)This is the stone which, though set at
+nought by you builders, is become the head of the corner[30]. (12)And
+there is no salvation in any other person: for there is no other name
+under heaven given unto men, whereby we must be saved.
+
+(13)Attentively regarding then the noble confidence of Peter and John,
+and perceiving that they were men unlettered, and destitute of
+education, they were astonished; and they recollected them, that they
+had been with Jesus. (14)But seeing the man who was healed standing
+with them, they had not a word to reply in contradiction. (15)But
+bidding them retire out of the council-chamber, they conferred among
+themselves, (16)saying, What shall we do with these men? for that an
+acknowledged miracle hath been wrought by them is evident to all the
+inhabitants of Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. (17)But that it be no
+farther spread among the people, we will menace them with threats, no
+more to speak in this name to any man. (18)So calling them in, they
+charged them not to speak in any manner, nor to teach, in the name of
+Jesus.
+
+(19)But Peter and John, answering them, said, If it be right in the
+sight of God to obey you rather than God, be yourselves the judges.
+(20)For we cannot refrain from speaking the things which we have seen
+and heard. (21)Then they with many additional threatenings dismissed
+them, finding no pretext how they might punish them, because of the
+people: for all men glorified God for what had been done. (22)For the
+man was more than forty years of age, upon whom this miracle of healing
+was performed.
+
+(23)But they being dismissed, came unto their own friends, and told
+them all things which the high-priests and elders had said. (24)Now
+when they heard it, they lifted up their united voice to God, and said,
+Lord, thou art the God which made the heaven, and the earth, and the
+sea, and all things which are in them: (25)who by the mouth of David
+thy servant saidst, Why do the heathen so furiously rage, and the
+people meditate vain things? (26)The kings of the earth rose up, and
+the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against his
+Messiah[31]. (27)For they have been in truth collected together against
+thy holy Son Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, even Herod, and Pontius
+Pilate, with the heathen, and the people of Israel, (28)to do all that
+thy hand and thy counsel predestined should come to pass. (29)And as to
+the present transactions, Lord, look upon their threatnings: and grant
+thy servants power with all boldness to speak thy word, (30)by
+stretching out thy hand for healing; and that signs and miracles may be
+performed by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
+
+(31)And while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled
+was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they
+spake the word of God with boldness.
+
+(32)And in the multitude of those that believed there was one heart and
+soul: and not one person said, that any part of his substance was his
+peculiar property; but all things were in common among them.
+
+(33)And with great power bore the apostles witness of the resurrection
+of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. (34)Neither was
+there any person in want among them: for as many as were possessors of
+fields or houses disposed of them, and brought the prices of the things
+sold, (35)and laid them at the apostles' feet: and a distribution was
+made to every one according as he had need. (36)And Joses, who was
+surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (which is, being interpreted, A son
+of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, (37)having a field
+belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the
+apostles' feet.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+NOW a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, had sold an
+estate, (2)and secreted a part of the price paid, his wife also being
+privy to the transaction, and he brought a part, and laid it at the
+apostles' feet. (3)But Peter said, O Ananias! why hath Satan filled thy
+heart that thou shouldst lie to the Holy Ghost, and secrete something
+from the price of the estate? (4)it remained unsold, was it not vested
+in thee? and when sold, was it not in thine own power? why then hast
+thou determined in thine heart to do this deed? thou hast not lied unto
+men, but unto God. (5)Then Ananias, hearing those words, sunk down and
+expired: and great dread fell upon all who heard these things. (6)Then
+the young men arose, and swathed him up, and carrying him out, buried
+him.
+
+(7)Now it came to pass at the distance of about three hours, his wife
+also, not knowing what had passed, came in. (8)And Peter addressed her,
+Tell me, if ye sold the estate for so much? And she said, Yes, for so
+much.
+
+(9)Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have conspired together
+to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? see, the feet of them who have buried
+thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. (10)Then she
+fell instantly at his feet, and expired: and the young men entering,
+found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her with her husband.
+(11)And great awe fell on all the Church, and on all who heard these
+things.
+
+(12)But by the hands of the apostles were many signs and miracles done
+among the people; (and they were all with one accord in the portico of
+Solomon. (13)But of the rest no man had the courage to unite himself
+with them: though the people extolled them. (14)But believers on the
+Lord were abundantly added to them, multitudes, both of men and women.)
+(15)Insomuch that they carried out into the streets the sick, and laid
+them on beds and couches, that when Peter was coming by, if but even
+his shadow might pass over some of them.
+
+(16)Then came together also a multitude from the neighbouring cities to
+Jerusalem, bringing the sick, and those who were disturbed by unclean
+spirits; who were healed universally.
+
+(17)Then arose the high-priest, and all those who were connected with
+him, (which was the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with zeal,
+(18)and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common
+prison. (19)But the angel of the Lord by night opened the doors of the
+prison, and conducting them forth, said, (20)Go, and taking your
+station in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life.
+(21)Having heard this therefore, they entered very early in the morning
+into the temple, and taught. But when the high-priest came, and those
+who were with him, they convoked the sanhedrim, and all the assembly of
+elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to bring them.
+(22)But the officers, on their arrival, found them not in the prison:
+and returning, informed them, (23)saying; The prison indeed found we
+fast locked with all security, and the guards standing without, before
+the door: but when we opened it, we found no person within.
+
+(24)Now when they heard these words, both the priest and captain of the
+temple and the chief priests were in the utmost perplexity concerning
+these things, what could be the meaning of it. (25)Then came a person
+and informed them, saying, the men whom ye put in prison are standing
+in the temple, and teaching the people. (26)Then went the captain, with
+the officers, and brought them; not forcibly, for they were afraid of
+the people, lest they should stone them. (27)But when they had
+conducted them, they placed them in the sanhedrim: and the high-priest
+interrogated them, (28)saying, Did we not lay our strict injunction
+upon you, that you should not teach in this name? and, lo, ye have
+filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and would fain bring this man's
+blood upon us.
+
+(29)Then Peter and the apostles answering said, We must obey God rather
+than men. (30)The God of our fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom ye had
+killed, suspending him on a tree. (31)Him hath God exalted at his right
+hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance unto Israel, and
+remission of sins. (32)And we are witnesses of these things; and the
+Holy Ghost also, which God hath given to those who obey him.
+
+(33)But when they heard this, they were cut asunder as with a saw, and
+took counsel how to make away with them.
+
+(34)Then arose a certain Pharisee, in the sanhedrim, named Gamaliel, a
+doctor of the law, held in high esteem by all the people, and ordered
+the apostles to be taken out for a little space; (35)and he said unto
+them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves respecting these men, what
+ye mean to do to them. (36)For before these days arose Theudas, saying
+that he himself was a singular personage: to whom a number of men,
+about four hundred, attached themselves: who was taken off; and as many
+as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nothing. (37)And after him
+arose Judas the Galilean, in the days of the enrolment, and drew away a
+multitude of the populace after him: he also perished, and all, as many
+as obeyed him, were dispersed. (38)And as to the matters now before
+you, I say unto you, Abstain from these men, and leave them to
+themselves: for if this design or this work be of men, it will come to
+nothing: (39)but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; and in that
+case would be found fighters against God. (40)And to him they assented:
+and calling in the apostles, after scourging them, they commanded them
+not to speak in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them.
+
+(41)Then they went rejoicing from the presence of the sanhedrim, that
+for his name's sake, they had been counted worthy to suffer this
+injurious treatment. (42)And all the day long in the temple, and from
+house to house, they never ceased teaching and preaching Jesus Christ.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+NOW in those days, when the disciples were multiplied, there arose a
+murmuring of the Grecian proselytes against the Hebrews, because their
+widows were overlooked in the daily distribution. (2)Then the twelve
+assembling the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not fit that we
+should leave the word of God, to make distribution to the tables.
+(3)Therefore, brethren, do ye look out for seven men from among
+yourselves, the best approved, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom
+we may appoint to superintend this business. (4)But we will devote
+ourselves constantly to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
+
+(5)And this saying was very agreeable to all the multitude: and they
+elected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip,
+and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicholas a
+proselyte a man of Antioch: (6)whom they presented before the apostles:
+and having prayed, they laid their hands upon them.  (7)And the word of
+God increased: and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was
+multiplied greatly; and a vast body of the priests were obedient to the
+faith.
+
+(8)Now Stephen, full of faith and of power, wrought great miracles and
+signs among the people. (9)Then rose up certain men of the synagogue of
+the freed-men, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of
+those from Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen. (10)And they could
+not resist the wisdom and the spirit with which he spoke. (11)Then they
+suborned men to say, We heard him speak blasphemous things against
+Moses, and against God. (12)And they stirred up the people, and the
+elders, and the scribes, and coming upon him, they seized him together,
+and dragged him to the sanhedrim; (13)and they set up false witnesses,
+saying, This man doth not cease speaking blasphemous words against this
+holy place, and the law: (14)for we have heard him affirm, that Jesus
+the Nazarean, even he, will destroy this place, and change the
+accustomed ordinances which Moses delivered to us. (15)And fixing their
+eyes upon him, all who sat in the sanhedrim, beheld his face as the
+face of an angel.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+THEN said the high-priest, Are these things so?
+
+(2)He replied, Men, brethren, and fathers, hear me:
+
+The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in
+Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran, (3)and said to him, Go forth
+out of thy country, and from among thy relations, and come hither to a
+land which I will shew thee[32]. (4)Then he went out from the country
+of the Chaldeans, and, dwelt in Charran: and from thence, after his
+father was dead, God removed him as a sojourner into this very country,
+in which we now dwell. (5)Yet he gave him no inheritance in it, not so
+much as the print of his foot: yet he promised to give it for a
+possession to him and to his seed after him, when he had no son.
+(6)Then spake God to him thus, That his seed should sojourn in a
+foreign land: and that they should enslave it, and grievously afflict
+it, four hundred years. (7)And the nation by which they shall be
+enslaved will I judge, said God: and after these things they shall come
+out, and shall worship me in this place[33]. (8)And he gave him the
+covenant of circumcision: and so he begat Isaac, and circumcised him on
+the eighth day; and Isaac Jacob, and Jacob the twelve patriarchs.
+(9)And the patriarchs, envious, sold Joseph into Egypt: yet God was
+with him, (10)and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave
+him favour and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he appointed
+him governor over Egypt and all his house. (11)Then came a famine upon
+all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great distress: and our fathers
+found no provisions. (12)But when Jacob heard that there were
+provisions in Egypt, he sent our fathers, the first time. (13)And the
+second time Joseph was made known unto his brethren; and Joseph's
+family was made known unto Pharaoh. (14)Then sent Joseph, and invited
+his father Jacob to come to him, and all his kindred, consisting of
+seventy-five persons. (15)So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died,
+himself, and our fathers, (16)and they removed him to Sychem, and laid
+him in the sepulchre which Abraham had bought, at a price paid in
+silver, of the sons of Emmor, the father of Shechem. (17)But as the
+time of the promise which God had with an oath confirmed unto Abraham
+drew nigh, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt, (18)until
+another king arose, who knew not Joseph. (19)This man, forming crafty
+designs against our nation, grievously treated our fathers, so as to
+cause them to expose their children, in order to exterminate the race.
+(20)At which time Moses was born, and was endued with singular beauty
+from God, who was brought up three months in the house of his father:
+(21)and when he was exposed, Pharaoh's daughter took him home, and
+brought him up for herself, as a son. (22)And Moses was educated in all
+the wisdom of Egypt, and was mighty in words and actions. (23)But when
+he had completed his fortieth year, it came into his heart to visit his
+brethren the children of Israel. (24)And seeing one of them treated
+injuriously, he defended him, and executed vengeance for him who had
+suffered the outrage, smiting the Egyptian. (25)For he thought that his
+brethren would understand that God by his hand would give them
+deliverance: but they understood not. (26)And the following day he
+shewed himself to them as they were fighting, and urged them to peace,
+saying, My friends, ye are brethren; wherefore do ye ill treat one
+another? (27)Then he who did his neighbour wrong thrust him from him,
+saying, Who appointed thee a ruler and a judge over us? (28)Wilt thou
+kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian yesterday? (29)Then fled Moses
+at this saying, and was a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he
+begat two sons.
+
+(30)And when forty years were completed, there appeared to him in the
+desert of mount Sinai the angel of the Lord, in a flame of fire in a
+bush. (31)But when Moses saw it, he marvelled at the sight: and as he
+was drawing nearer to observe it, a voice from the Lord came to him,
+(32)"I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of
+Isaac, and the God of Jacob[34]." Then Moses trembling, dared not to
+look farther.
+
+(33)Then the Lord said unto him, "Loose the sandal from thy feet: for
+the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. (34)Attentive I have
+beheld the evil treatment of my people in Egypt, and I have heard their
+groaning, and I am come down to deliver them. And now come hither, I
+will send thee into Egypt[35]." (35)This very Moses whom they had
+rejected, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God
+send to be a ruler and redeemer by the hand of the angel who appeared
+to him in the bush. (36)He brought them forth, after performing
+miracles and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the
+wilderness forty years. (37)This is the Moses who said unto the
+children of Israel, "A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up for you
+from among your brethren, as myself; him shall ye hear[36]." (38)This
+is he, who was with the church in the wilderness with the angel who
+spake to him in the mount Sinai, and with our fathers: who received the
+oracles of life to give unto us: (39)to whom our fathers would not be
+obedient, but thrust him from them, and turned back in their hearts
+unto Egypt, (40)saying to Aaron, Make us gods who shall go before us:
+for this Moses, who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not
+what hath happened to him. (41)And they made a calf in those days, and
+brought a sacrifice for the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their
+own hands.
+
+(42)Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as
+it is written in the book of the prophets, Have ye offered me slain
+beasts and sacrifices forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?
+(43)Yet have ye taken up the tabernacle of Moloc, and the star of your
+god Remphan, those figures which ye made to pay adoration to them: and
+I will transport you beyond Babylon[37].
+
+(44)The tabernacle of the testimony was with our fathers in the
+wilderness, as he that spake to Moses commanded, that he should make it
+according to the model which he had seen. (45)Which also our fathers
+having received, brought in with Joshua into the place possessed by the
+Gentiles, whom God drove out from before the presence of our fathers,
+unto the days of David; (46)who found favour before God, and sought to
+procure an habitation for the God of Jacob. (47)But Solomon built an
+house for him. (48)Though the Most High dwelleth not in temples made
+with hands; as the prophet saith, (49)"Heaven is my throne, and earth
+the footstool for my feet: what kind of house will ye build me? saith
+the Lord: or what place is there for my repose? (50)hath not my hand
+made all these things[38]?"
+
+(51)Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and in ears, ye do
+always oppose yourselves against the Holy Ghost: as your fathers, so
+are ye. (52)Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and
+they killed those who before published the tidings of the coming of
+that Righteous Person; of whom ye have now been the betrayers and
+murderers: (53)who have received the law through arrangements of
+angels, yet have not observed it.
+
+(54)Now when they heard these things, they were cut through their
+hearts as with a saw, and gnashed upon him with their teeth.
+
+(55)But he being full of the Holy Ghost, and looking up stedfastly to
+heaven, saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of
+God; (56)and he said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of
+man standing at the right hand of God.
+
+(57)Then they screamed out with a great cry, and stopped their ears,
+and rushed all together upon him, (58)and dragging him out of the city,
+stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a
+young man, named Saul. (59)And they stoned Stephen, in the act of
+prayer, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit! (60)Then falling on
+his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, impute not to them this
+sin! And thus speaking, fell asleep.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+BUT Saul was delighted with his execution.
+
+Now on that very day commenced a great persecution against the church
+which was at Jerusalem; and all, besides the apostles, were dispersed
+through the regions of Judea and Samaria.
+
+(2)Then some pious men assembling, carried Stephen to his grave, and
+made great lamentation over him.
+
+(3)But Saul ravaged the church, entering into the houses, and dragging
+men and women, cast them into prison.
+
+(4)Those therefore who were dispersed, travelled through the country,
+preaching the word. (5)But Philip, going down to a city of Samaria,
+preached Christ unto them. (6)And the multitudes with united minds were
+very attentive to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard him, and
+saw the miracles which he did. (7)For the unclean spirits, roaring with
+great cries, came forth out of many who were possessed: and many who
+were paralytic and lame were healed. (8)And there was great joy in that
+city.
+
+(9)But a certain man, named Simon, lived previously in that city, who
+practised magic, and astonished the nation of Samaria, giving out
+himself as an extraordinary great personage: (10)to whom all gave heed
+from the small to the great, saying, This man is the great power of
+God. (11)And to him they attended, because he had of a considerable
+time astonished them by his magical tricks. (12)But when they believed
+Philip, who preached the glad tidings of the things which related to
+the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised
+both men and women. (13)Then Simon also himself believed: and being
+baptised, he attached himself to Philip, and beholding the signs and
+great miracles which were performed, he was astonished.
+
+(14)But when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had
+received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: (15)who,
+when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the
+Holy Ghost: (16)for as yet he had not fallen on any one of them: only
+they had been baptised into the name of the Lord Jesus. (17)Then they
+laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
+
+(18)Now when Simon saw, that by the imposition of the apostles' hands,
+the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, (19)saying, Confer on
+me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, they may receive
+the Holy Ghost. (20)But Peter said unto him, May thy silver with
+thyself go into perdition, because thou hast imagined that the gift of
+God can be purchased with money. (21)There is for thee neither part nor
+lot in this word: for thy heart is not right before God. (22)Repent
+therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, if haply this
+thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee. (23)For I see that thou art
+in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity. (24)Then Simon
+answering said, Pray ye for me unto the Lord, that none of the things
+which ye have spoken may come upon me.
+
+(25)Then they, after bearing their testimony, and speaking the word of
+the Lord, returned towards Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many
+villages of the Samaritans.
+
+(26)Now the angel of the Lord spake to Philip, saying, Arise, and go
+towards the south, on the road which leads down from Jerusalem to Gaza:
+it is a wilderness. (27)And he arose and went: and lo! an Ethiopian
+man, an eunuch, a person in power under Candace queen of the
+Ethiopians, who was over all her treasury; he had gone to worship unto
+Jerusalem, (28)and was returning, and sitting in his chariot, was
+reading the prophet Isaiah. (29)Then said the Spirit to Philip, Go up,
+and approach close to that chariot. (30)Then Philip running up to him,
+heard him reading the prophet Isaiah; and he said, Well! but dost thou
+understand what thou art reading? (31)He replied, How indeed can I,
+except some person guide me in the way? And he besought Philip to come
+up and sit with him. (32)The portion of scripture which he had been
+reading was this: "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and as a
+lamb before him who sheareth it is dumb, so he opened not his mouth:
+(33)in his humiliation his judgment was taken away: but his generation
+who can describe? for his life was taken away from the earth[39]."
+(34)Then the eunuch addressing himself to Philip, said, I pray thee, of
+whom doth the prophet thus speak? of himself, or of some other person?
+(35)Then Philip opening his mouth, and beginning from that scripture,
+preached to him Jesus. (36)But as they went on the road, they came to
+some water: and the eunuch said, Here is water, what forbids my being
+baptised? (37)And Philip said, If thou believest with the whole heart,
+it is allowable. Then he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ
+is the Son of God. (38)And he bid the carriage stop: and they went down
+both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptised him.
+(39)But when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord
+caught up Philip, and the eunuch saw him no more: then he went on his
+way rejoicing. (40)But Philip found himself at Azotus: and passing
+through he preached the gospel in all the cities, until he came to
+Caesarea.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+BUT Saul, still breathing out threatenings and murder against the
+disciples of the Lord, applying to the high-priest, (2)besought of him
+letters for the synagogues at Damascus, that if he should find any
+persons of this way, whether men or women, he might bring them in
+chains to Jerusalem. (3)So advancing on his journey, he was drawing
+nigh to Damascus: and suddenly there shone around him a light from
+heaven: (4)and falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying unto him,
+Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? (5)Then said he, Who art thou,
+Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou art persecuting: It is
+difficult for thee to kick against the goads. (6)And trembling and
+amazed he said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said
+unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what
+thou must do.
+
+(7)And the men who travelled with him stood astonished, hearing indeed
+a voice, but seeing no man. (8)Then Paul arose from the earth; and when
+his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but leading him by the hand, they
+brought him into Damascus. (9)And he was three days seeing nothing, and
+did neither eat nor drink.
+
+(10)Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the
+Lord said unto him in a vision, Ananias! And he said, Here I am, Lord.
+(11)Then the Lord said to him, Arise, go into the street called Strait,
+and inquire at the house of Judas for one named Saul a man of Tarsus:
+for, behold, he is praying, (12)and hath seen in a vision a man named
+Ananias coming to him, and laying his hand upon him, that he may
+recover his sight. (13)But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from
+many of this man, how many evils he hath inflicted on thy saints at
+Jerusalem: (14)and here he hath authority from the chief priests to
+bind all that call upon thy name. (15)But the Lord said unto him, Go:
+for this man is an elect vessel for me, to bear my name before nations,
+and kings, and the children of Israel: (16)for I will shew him how many
+things he must suffer for my name's sake.
+
+(17)Then went Ananias, and entered into the house; and laying his hands
+upon him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who was seen by thee in
+the way that thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest recover thy
+sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. (18)And directly there fell
+from his eyes as it were scales: and he recovered sight instantly, and
+arose, and was baptised. (19)And when he had taken nourishment, he
+regained his strength. And Saul continued with the disciples who were
+at Damascus several days. (20)And immediately he preached Christ in the
+synagogues, that he is the Son of God. (21)And all who heard him were
+amazed, and said, Is not this the man who made havoc at Jerusalem,
+among those who called on this name? and hither he came for this
+purpose, that he might carry them in chains unto the chief priests?
+(22)But Saul was endued with still greater power, and confounded the
+Jews who dwelt at Damascus, conclusively evincing that this person is
+the Messiah.
+
+(23)But when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together how
+to kill him: (24)but their design was discovered to Saul. And they kept
+guard at the gates of the city day and night, that they might kill him.
+(25)But the disciples taking him by night, got him off through the
+wall, letting him down in a basket.
+
+(26)But when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the
+disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not crediting that he was a
+disciple. (27)Then Barnabas taking him by the hand, brought him to the
+apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and
+that he had spoken to him, and how boldly he had preached at Damascus
+in the name of Jesus. (28)And he was with them coming in, and going out
+at Jerusalem: (29)and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus.
+And he talked and disputed with the Grecian proselytes: but they made
+an attempt to murder him. (30)Then the brethren, when they knew it
+brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.
+
+(31)Then had the churches peace through all Judea and Galilee and
+Samaria, being edified; and walking in the fear of God, and in the
+consolation of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
+
+(32)Now it came to pass, as Peter was passing through all parts, that
+he went down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. (33)And found
+there a certain man named AEneas, during six years stretched on a bed,
+who was paralytic. (34)And Peter said to him, AEneas, Jesus the Messiah
+maketh thee whole: arise, and make thine own bed. And he arose
+immediately. (35)And all who dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and they
+turned to the Lord.
+
+(36)But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which
+by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works
+and of alms which she did. (37)But it came to pass that in those days
+she sickened and died: having then washed her, they laid her out in an
+upper room. (38)And as Lydda was near to Joppa, the disciples hearing
+that Peter was there, sent two men to him, entreating him without delay
+to come over to them. (39)Then Peter arose and went with them. And they
+carried him, on his arrival, into the upper room: and all the widows
+stood round him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which
+Dorcas had made, whilst she was with them. (40)But Peter putting them
+all out, fell upon his knees, and prayed; and turning to the body,
+said, Tabitha, arise! And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter,
+she sat up. (41)Then he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and
+calling in the saints and the widows, presented her to them alive.
+(42)And it was known through all Joppa; and many believed on the Lord.
+(43)Then it came to pass, that he abode many days at Joppa with one
+Simon a tanner.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+NOW there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the
+cohort called the Italic, (2)a man of piety, and who feared God with
+all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God
+continually. (3)He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of
+the day an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, Cornelius.
+(4)Then looking stedfastly on him, and being terrified, he said, What
+means this, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are
+come up for a memorial before God. (5)And now send men to Joppa, and
+inquire for Simon, who is surnamed Peter: (6)he lodgeth with one Simon
+a tanner, whose house is near the sea: this man will tell thee what
+thou must do. (7)But when the angel departed who spake to Cornelius, he
+called two of his domestics, and a pious soldier, persons who
+constantly were in attendance upon him; (8)and relating all things to
+them, sent them to Joppa.
+
+(9)Then the next morning, as they were on their journey, and drew near
+to the city, Peter went up to the flat roof to pray about the sixth
+hour: (10)and he grew very hungry, and desired something to eat: but
+whilst they were getting it ready, a sacred ecstacy fell upon him.
+(11)And he saw heaven opened, and there descended to him a certain
+vessel, as a great sheet with chains at the four corners, and resting
+upon the earth: (12)in which were all the quadrupeds of the earth, and
+wild beasts, and reptiles, and birds of the air. (13)And there came a
+voice to him, Rise, Peter; slay and eat. (14)But Peter said, By no
+means, Lord for I have never at any time eaten of any thing common or
+unclean. (15)And the voice again a second time came to him, What God
+hath cleansed, call not thou unclean. (16)This was thrice repeated: and
+the vessel was again taken up into heaven.
+
+(17)But while Peter was perplexed in himself what was meant by the
+vision which he had seen, then, behold! the men which had been sent by
+Cornelius having inquired out the house of Simon, stood before the
+door, (18)and calling, asked if Simon, surnamed Peter, lodged there.
+(19)But while Peter was musing upon the vision, the Spirit said to him,
+Lo! three men are inquiring after thee. (20)Arise then, and go down,
+and go with them, entertaining no doubt, for I have sent them. (21)Then
+Peter went down to the men who were sent by Cornelius to him; and said,
+Lo! I am the person that ye ask for: what is the business on which ye
+are come hither? (22)Then they said, Cornelius a centurion, a just man,
+and one that feareth God, and of good report with all the nation of the
+Jews, has been divinely admonished by a holy angel to send for thee to
+his house, to hear words from thee.
+
+(23)Then inviting them in, he lodged them there. And the next morning
+Peter went with them, and some of the brethren from Joppa accompanied
+him. (24)And the next day they entered into Caesarea. Now Cornelius was
+expecting them, having called together his relations and nearest
+friends. (25)And as Peter was entering, Cornelius met him, and falling
+at his feet, paid him homage. (26)But Peter raised him up, saying,
+Arise; I also myself am a man. (27)And conversing with him, he entered,
+and found many assembled together.
+
+(28)And he said unto them, Ye know how contrary it is to established
+usage, for a man who is a Jew to associate with or visit one of another
+nation; but God hath shewed me to call no man common or unclean.
+(29)Wherefore also without a word, I came when invited: I beg to know
+therefore for what purpose ye have sent for me?
+
+(30)Then Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour;
+and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house, and, lo! a man stood
+before me in shining apparel, (31)and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is
+heard, and thy alms are remembered before God. (32)Send therefore to
+Joppa, and invite Simon, whose surname is Peter, to come to thee; he
+lodgeth in the house of Simon the tanner, near the sea: who, when he is
+come will talk with thee. (33)Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and
+thou hast done well in coming. Now therefore are all we here present
+before God, to hear all things that are given in charge to thee from
+God.
+
+(34)Then Peter opening his mouth, said, In truth I perceive that God is
+not a respecter of persons: (35)but in every nation he that feareth
+him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. (36)The word
+which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus
+Christ, (he is Lord of all,) ye know: (37)even that which was the
+common talk through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the
+baptism which John preached; (38)respecting Jesus, who was of Nazareth,
+how God had anointed him with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went
+about doing good, and healing all that were tyrannically oppressed of
+the devil; for God was with him. (39)And we are witnesses of all things
+which he did both in the region of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom
+they killed suspending him on a tree: (40)him God raised up the third
+day, and ordained that he should be visibly manifested; (41)not to all
+the people, but to witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did
+eat and drink with him after he was arisen from the dead. (42)And hath
+commanded us to proclaim to the people, and to bear our testimony that
+this is the person who is ordained of God the Judge of the living and
+the dead. (43)To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his
+name every one who believeth in him, shall receive remission of sins.
+
+(44)While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on
+all who heard the discourse. (45)And they of the circumcision who were
+believers, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, because even on the
+Gentiles the gift of the holy Ghost was poured out. (46)For they heard
+them speaking in different languages, and magnifying God. Then Peter
+addressed them, (47)Can any one forbid the water for baptising these
+persons, who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? (48)So he
+commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord. Then they
+entreated him to tarry there some days.
+
+CHAP. XI.  NOW the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that
+the Gentiles also had received the word of God. (2)And when Peter went
+up to Jerusalem, they of the circumcision disputed with him, (3)saying,
+Thou hast gone in to men holding uncircumcision, and hast eaten with
+them.
+
+(4)Then Peter taking up the matter from the beginning, explained it to
+them regularly, saying, (5)I was in the city of Joppa praying and I saw
+in a trance a vision, a certain vessel descending as a vast sheet let
+down from heaven by its four corners; and it came close to me: (6)on
+which looking attentively, I perceived, and saw the quadrupeds of the
+earth, and the wild beasts, and the reptiles, and the birds of the air.
+(7)Then I heard a voice saying to me, Rise, Peter; slay and eat. (8)But
+I said, By no means, Lord: for never yet hath any thing common or
+unclean entered into my mouth. (9)But the voice replied the second time
+from heaven, What God hath cleansed, call not thou common. (10)Now this
+was repeated thrice: and the whole withdrawn again into heaven.
+(11)And, lo! immediately three men stood before the house where I was,
+sent from Caesarea unto me. (12)And the Spirit bade me go with them,
+making no hesitation. But with me went also these six brethren, and we
+entered into the man's house: (13)and he informed us how he had seen an
+angel in his house, standing and saying to him, Send men to Joppa, and
+invite Simon, who is surnamed Peter; (14)who will speak words to thee,
+by which thou mayest be saved, and thy house. (15)So when I had begun
+to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, just as on us at the beginning.
+(16)Then I recollected the word of the Lord, how he had said, John
+indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the Holy
+Ghost. (17)If God then gave an equal gift to them even as to us, on
+believing on the Lord Jesus Christ; I, indeed, who was I, that I should
+be able to restrain God?
+
+(18)So when they heard these things they were satisfied, and glorified
+God, saying, Well! then hath God even to the Gentiles given repentance
+unto life.
+
+(19)Now those also who were dispersed by the persecution which arose on
+account of Stephen passed on as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and
+Antioch, speaking the word to no man except the Jews only. (20)And some
+of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they arrived at
+Antioch, spake to the Grecian proselytes, preaching the Lord Jesus.
+(21)And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a vast multitude
+believing, turned to the Lord. (22)And the report concerning them was
+heard in the ears of the church which was at Jerusalem: and they
+dispatched Barnabas, to go as far as Antioch. (23)Who, when he arrived
+there, and beheld the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all,
+with full purpose of heart to adhere to the Lord. (24)For he was a good
+man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and a great multitude was
+added to the Lord.
+
+(25)Then went forth Barnabas to Tarsus, in search of Saul: (26)and
+having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that
+during a whole year they were jointly employed in that church, and
+taught a vast multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch
+the disciples Christians. (27)Now there came down in those days
+prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch. (28)And one of them named Agabus,
+rising up, signified by the spirit that a great famine was coming upon
+the whole habitable globe: which also came in the reign of Claudius
+Caesar. (29)Then the disciples, as everyman had ability, determined
+every individual of them to send a sum to be distributed among the
+brethren who dwelt in Judea: (30)which also they did, sending it off to
+the presbyters by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+NOW at that time Herod the king stretched forth his hand to treat
+cruelly certain persons belonging to the church. (2)And he slew James
+the brother of John with a sword. (3)And seeing how agreeable this was
+to the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. (Then were the days of
+unleavened bread.) (4)Whom having apprehended, he put him in prison,
+delivering him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep guard over him;
+intending after the Passover to bring him forth to the people _for
+execution_. (5)So then Peter was kept in prison: but fervent prayer was
+offered up by the church to God for him. (6)Now when Herod was going to
+bring him forth, the same night was Peter fast asleep between the two
+soldiers, fastened to them with two chains: and the guards before the
+door kept the prison. (7)And, lo! an angel of the Lord stood there, and
+light glared through the apartment: then with a stroke on Peter's side,
+he roused him up, and said, Arise quickly. And his chains fell from his
+hands. (8)And the angel said to him, Gird thyself up, and bind on thy
+sandals. And he did so. And he said unto him, Wrap thyself in thy
+mantle, and follow me. (9)And going out, he followed him; and knew not
+that it was a reality which was done by the angel; but he supposed he
+saw a vision. (10)So passing through the first ward and the second,
+they came to the iron door which leads into the city, which opened to
+them spontaneously: and being come out, they walked forward through one
+street; and immediately the angel departed from him. (11)And Peter
+coming to himself, said, Now I know assuredly, that the Lord hath sent
+his angel, and hath delivered me from the hand of Herod, and all the
+eager expectation of the people of the Jews. (12)And after considering
+with himself, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, who is
+surnamed Mark; where many were thronged together, and praying.
+(13)Peter then knocking at the door of the gatetway, there came a
+damsel to ask who was there, named Rhoda. (14)And well knowing Peter's
+voice, she opened not the door for joy; but running in, told that Peter
+was standing before the door. (15)But they said, Thou art raving. But
+she confidently persisted that it was so. Then they said, It is his
+angel. (16)But Peter continued knocking: and they opened the door and
+saw him, and were astonished. (17)Then beckoning with the hand that
+they should be silent, he informed them in what manner the Lord had
+brought him out of the prison. And he said, Tell James and the brethren
+these things. And departing thence he went into another place.
+
+(18)Now when the day broke, there was no small stir among the soldiers,
+what could possibly become of Peter. (19)And Herod sought him out
+earnestly, but not being able to find him, after having examined the
+guards strictly, he commanded them to be executed. And going down from
+Jerusalem to Caesarea, took up his abode there.
+
+(20)Now Herod was fiercely bent on war against the Tyrians and
+Sidonians: but they presented themselves unanimously before him, and
+ingratiating themselves with Blastus who was over the king's
+bedchamber, they begged for peace; because their country received all
+their supply of provisions from the king's territories. (21)Then on a
+day appointed, Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, and seated on his
+throne, made an harangue unto them. (22)And the populace shouted, It is
+the voice of a god, and not a man. (23)But instantly the angel of the
+Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God: and being
+devoured with worms, he expired.
+
+(24)But the word of the Lord increased, and was widely diffused.
+(25)Then Barnabas and Saul departed from Jerusalem, having completed
+the distribution _of the sum entrusted with them_; and they took with
+them John, whose surname was Mark.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+NOW there were at Antioch, according to the established church,
+prophets and teachers; such as Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger the
+black, and Lucius a Cyrenian, and Manaen, Herod the tetrarch's
+foster-brother, and Saul. (2)And as they were employed in the ministry,
+and kept a fast, the Holy Ghost said, Set apart for me now both
+Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. (3)Then
+having kept a fast and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent
+them out. (4)They then being sent forth indeed by the Holy Ghost, went
+down to Seleucia; and from thence sailed to Cyprus. (5)And being at
+Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews:
+and they had John also as their attendant. (6)Now as they travelled
+through the island as far as Paphos, they found a certain person who
+professed magic, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:
+(7)who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man; he
+inviting to his house Barnabas and Saul, desired earnestly to hear the
+word of God. (8)But Elymas the magician (for such is his name when
+interpreted) opposed them, seeking to pervert the proconsul from the
+faith. (9)Then Saul (now Paul), filled with the Holy Ghost, and fixing
+his eyes upon him, (10)said, O thou full of all guile and all mischief,
+thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not
+cease perverting the strait ways of the Lord? (11)And now, behold, the
+hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, seeing the sun
+no more for a season. And instantly there fell on him a thick mist and
+darkness; and groping about he sought some to lead him by the hand.
+(12)Then when the proconsul saw what was done, he believed, being
+struck with the doctrine of the Lord.
+
+(13)Hereupon sailing from Paphos, they who were about Paul came to
+Perga in Pamphylia: but John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
+(14)And they departed from Perga, and came to Antioch in Pisidia, and
+entering into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, they sat down. (15)Then
+after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the
+synagogues sent to them, saying, Men and brethren, if ye are disposed
+to give a word of exhortation to the people, speak.
+
+(16)Then Paul arose, and waving his hand, said, Men of Israel, and ye
+that fear God, hear me. (17)The God of this people Israel selected our
+fathers, and exalted the people during their abode in the land of
+Egypt, and with a mighty arm brought he them out of it. (18)And about
+the space of forty years he bore with their behaviour in the
+wilderness. (19)And destroying seven nations in the land of Canaan, he
+distributed their territory to them by lot. (20)And after these things,
+during a space of about four hundred and fifty years, he gave them
+judges until Samuel the prophet. (21)And from that time they desired a
+king: and God gave them Saul the son of Kis, a man of the tribe of
+Benjamin, during forty years. (22)And removing him, he raised up unto
+them David to be king; respecting whom also he spake testifying, "I
+have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my own heart, who shall
+perform all my intentions[40]." (23)From this man's seed according to
+the promise hath God raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus: (24)John
+having preached before his first coming the baptism of repentance to
+all the people of Israel. (25)But as John was finishing his course, he
+said, Whom do ye suppose me to be? I am not _the Messiah_. But, behold!
+he is coming after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to
+loose. (26)Men and brethren, children of the race of Abraham, and all
+among you who fear God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
+(27)For they who dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, being ignorant
+of him, and the words of the prophets that are read every sabbath-day,
+by condemning him have fulfilled them. (28)And though they found no
+cause of death in him, they besought Pilate that he might be killed.
+(29)But when they had finished all things that were written of him,
+they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. (30)But
+God raised him from the dead: (31)and he was seen many days by those
+who went up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses
+to the people. (32)And we preach to you the promise made to our
+fathers; (33)for this hath God fulfilled to their children, even to us,
+in raising up Jesus: as it is also written in the second Psalm, "Thou
+art my Son, this day have I begotten thee[41]." (34)But that he raised
+him from the dead, no more in future to return to corruption, he hath
+thus spoken, "I will give you the holy things of David, which are
+sure[42]." (35)Wherefore also he saith in another place, "Thou wilt not
+permit thy Holy One to see corruption[43]." (36)For David indeed, after
+having served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, and
+was placed with his fathers, and saw corruption. (37)But he, whom God
+raised up, saw no corruption. (38)Be it therefore known unto you, men
+and brethren, that through this man remission of sin is proclaimed to
+you: (39)and by this man shall every one who believeth be justified
+from all things, from which it was not possible that he should be
+justified by the law of Moses. (40)Take heed then, that this come not
+upon you, which is spoken by the prophets; (41)"Behold, ye despisers,
+and wonder, and perish: for I do a work in your days, a work which ye
+shall in no wise believe, though one declare it unto you[44]."
+
+(42)But when the Jews were going out of the synagogue, the Gentiles
+entreated that these words might be spoken to them the following
+sabbath. (43)And when the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and
+of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, exhorting
+them, persuaded them to abide stedfast in the grace of God.
+
+(44)And on the next sabbath almost all the city thronged together to
+hear the word of God. (45)But the Jews seeing the multitude, were
+filled with envy, and opposed the things spoken by Paul, contradicting
+and reviling. (46)Then Paul and Barnabas speaking with undaunted
+boldness, said, It was necessary that the word of God should be first
+spoken unto you: but since ye have thrust it from you, and judged
+yourselves not worthy of eternal life, lo! we turn to the Gentiles.
+(47)For so hath the Lord enjoined us, "I have set thee for a light of
+the Gentiles, that thou mightest be for salvation unto the extremity of
+the earth[45]." (48)Now when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced,
+and glorified the word of the Lord: and they believed, even as many as
+were ordained to life eternal. (49)So the word of the Lord was diffused
+through the whole region.
+
+(50)Then the Jews stirred up the devout women, and those who were
+respectable, and the principal persons of the city, and raised up a
+persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and cast them out of their
+borders. (51)But they, shaking off the dust of their feet against them,
+came to Iconium. (52)And the disciples were filled with joy, and with
+the Holy Ghost.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+NOW it came to pass at Iconium, that they went together into the
+synagogue of the Jews, and spake in such a manner, as that a vast
+multitude both of the Jews and Greek proselytes believed. (2)But the
+unbelieving Jews stirred up, and maliciously prejudiced the spirits of
+the Gentiles against the brethren. (3)A long space therefore continued
+they there speaking boldly in the Lord, who bore witness to the word of
+his grace, and granted signs and miracles to be wrought by their hands.
+(4)So the multitude was divided: some indeed were with the Jews, but
+others with the apostles. (5)And when there was a strong effort made
+both by the Gentiles and Jews with their rulers to ill-treat and stone
+them, (6)conscious of their danger, they fled unto the cities of
+Lycaonia, Lystra, and Derbe, and the circum-jacent country: (7)and
+there they preached the gospel.
+
+(8)And there was a certain man at Lystra, who having lost the use of
+his feet was sitting, being lame from his mother's womb, and who had
+never been able to walk: (9)this person heard Paul speaking; who fixing
+his eyes on him, and discovering that he had faith to be healed,
+(10)said with a loud voice, Stand up firm on thy feet! And he leaped
+and walked. (11)But when the multitudes beheld what Paul had done, they
+lifted up their voice, in the dialect of Lycaonia, saying, The gods in
+the form of mortals are come down to us. (12)And they called Barnabas,
+Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he principally led the discourse.
+
+(13)Then the priest of Jupiter, who was the presiding deity of their
+city, brought bulls and garlands unto the gates of the city, and
+intended to offer a sacrifice with the people. (14)But when the
+apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard it, they rent their garments, and
+rushed into the crowd, crying out, (15)and saying, Sirs, why do ye
+these things? We too are mortals subject to the same infirmities with
+you; preaching to you the gospel, that ye should turn from these vain
+things unto the living God, who made heaven, and earth, and the sea,
+and all things which are therein: (16)who in the past generations hath
+suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. (17)Although indeed he
+left not himself untestified of, doing us good, giving us from heaven
+showers, and fruitful seasons, replenishing our hearts with food and
+gladness. (18)And thus speaking, scarce restrained they the multitudes
+from offering the sacrifice to them.
+
+(19)Then came the Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and gaining over the
+multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city,
+supposing him to be dead. (20)But as the disciples stood around him, he
+arose, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he departed with
+Barnabas for Derbe. (21)And after preaching the gospel in that city,
+and bringing many to become disciples, they returned to Lystra, and
+Iconium, and Antioch; (22)strengthening the souls of the brethren,
+exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many
+afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven. (23)Then
+appointing them presbyters in every city, by prayer with fastings they
+commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
+
+(24)Then passing through Pisidia, they came unto Pamphylia. (25)And
+having spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia: (26)and
+thence sailed for Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the
+grace of God for the service which they had performed. (27)So when they
+arrived they called the church together, and related what great things
+God had done by them, and that he had opened to the heathen the door of
+faith.
+
+(28)And there they abode no inconsiderable time with the disciples.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+AND certain persons coming down from Judea taught the brethren, That if
+ye are not circumcised according to the ordinances of Moses, ye cannot
+be saved. (2)There being therefore no small contention and dispute
+maintained by Paul and Barnabas against them, they determined that Paul
+and Barnabas, and certain others of their body, should go up to the
+apostles and presbyters at Jerusalem, for the decision of this
+question. (3)They therefore being sent on their way by the church,
+passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, giving a particular narrative of
+the conversion of the Gentiles: and they gave great joy to all the
+brethren. (4)Then when they arrived at Jerusalem, they were cordially
+received by the church, and the apostles and presbyters, and they
+related how great things God had done by them. (5)But up rose some of
+the pharisaical sect, who professed the faith, insisting, That it was
+necessary to circumcise them, and to enjoin them to observe the law of
+Moses. (6)Then the apostles and presbyters were assembled to consider
+of this matter. (7)When after much dispute, Peter arose, and said unto
+them,
+
+Men and brethren, ye know that a considerable time ago God chose among
+us, by my mouth, that the Gentiles should hear the gospel-word, and
+believe. (8)And God, who is the discerner of the heart, bore them
+witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as to us; (9)and made no
+difference betwixt either us or them, purifying their hearts by faith.
+(10)Why then now tempt ye God, by imposing a yoke on the neck of the
+disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? (11)But
+we believe that we shall be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus
+Christ, in the same way as they. (12)Then the whole multitude kept
+silence, and listened to Barnabas and Paul, relating how great signs
+and miracles God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.
+
+(13)Now when they ceased speaking, James replied, saying, Men and
+brethren, hear me: (14)Simon hath fully related, how at first God
+graciously looked upon _the Gentiles_, to take from them a people for
+his name. (15)And in accord with this are the words of the prophets; as
+it is written, (16)"After this will I return, and build again the
+tabernacle of David, that is fallen; and re-edify what hath been dug up
+from the foundation, and will set it upright again: (17)that the
+residue of men may diligently seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles,
+among whom my name is invoked, even among them, saith the Lord, who
+doth all these things[46]." (18)Known unto God from the beginning are
+all his works. (19)Therefore I am decided, that we give no unnecessary
+disquietude to those who from the heathen have turned to God: (20)but
+that we write to them, that they abstain from pollutions of idol
+_sacrifices_, and from whoredom, and from what is strangled, and from
+blood. (21)For Moses for ages past in every city hath those who preach
+him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath-day.
+
+(22)Then it was determined by the apostles and presbyters with the
+whole church, to send select men from themselves unto Antioch with Paul
+and Barnabas; Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the
+brethren; (23)writing a letter by their hand, in these words:
+
+The apostles and presbyters and the brethren, to the brethren from
+among the Gentiles which are at Antioch, and in Syria, and Cilicia,
+greeting: (24)Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain persons who went
+out from us have disturbed you with discourses, unsettling your minds,
+insisting, that you should be circumcised, and observe the law: to whom
+we gave no such charge: (25)it hath seemed fit to us, assembled
+unanimously, to send unto you select men with our beloved Barnabas and
+Paul, (26)men who have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord
+Jesus Christ. (27)We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, and they by
+word of mouth will tell you the same things. (28)For it hath seemed
+good to the Holy Ghost and to us, to lay upon you no other burden
+except these things which are of absolute necessity; (29)that ye
+abstain from eating whatever is sacrificed to idols, and from blood,
+and from what is strangled, and from whoredom: from which things
+carefully preserving yourselves, ye shall do well. Farewell.
+
+(30)They then being thus dispatched, came to Antioch: and assembling
+the multitude, they delivered the letter: (31)and when they had read
+it, they rejoiced in the consolation _of it_.  (32)Then Judas and
+Silas, being also themselves prophets, exhorted the brethren, in many a
+discourse, and established them. (33)And having stayed their time, they
+were dismissed in peace from the brethren to the apostles. (34)However
+Silas thought proper to abide there. (35)Paul also and Barnabas abode
+at Antioch, teaching and preaching, with many others also, the word of
+the Lord.
+
+(36)Then after certain days said Paul to Barnabas, Let us now return
+and visit our brethren in every city among whom we have preached the
+word of the Lord, that we may see how they hold on. (37)Now Barnabas
+had resolved to take with him John, whose surname is Mark. (38)But Paul
+did not think him a fit person to take with them, who had withdrawn
+from them from Pamphylia, and no longer went with them to the service.
+(39)So there grew up a sudden quarrel, insomuch that they separated
+from each other: and Barnabas, taking Mark with him, sailed away to
+Cyprus: (40)but Paul selecting Silas, departed, being commended by the
+brethren to the favour of God. (41)And he passed through Syria and
+Cilicia, confirming the churches.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+THEN he came to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold! a certain disciple was
+there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman, who believed;
+but his father was a Greek: (2)who was highly spoken of by the brethren
+at Lystra and Iconium. (3)Him Paul resolved to take out with him; and
+took and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places:
+for they all knew his father, that he was a Greek. (4)So as they passed
+through the cities, they delivered to them for their observance the
+ordinances decreed by the apostles and presbyters that were at
+Jerusalem.
+
+(5)Then were the churches established truly in the faith, and increased
+in number daily. (6)So passing through Phrygia and the region of
+Galatia, being forbidden by the Holy Ghost to speak the word in Asia,
+(7)coming as far as Mysia, they made an effort to go unto Bythinia: but
+the Spirit permitted them not. (8)Whereupon passing by Mysia they went
+down to Troas. (9)And a vision by night appeared to Paul; a certain
+man, a Macedonian, stood by him, entreating him, and saying, Pass over
+into Macedonia, and help us. (10)But when he saw the vision,
+immediately we sought to go forth into Macedonia, concluding that the
+Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them. (11)Therefore sailing
+from Troas, we came in a direct course to Samothrace, and the next day
+to Neapolis; (12)and from thence to Philippi, which is the first city
+in that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we abode in that city some
+days.
+
+(13)And on the sabbath-day we went forth out of the city to the river
+side, where an oratory was by custom established; and sitting down, we
+spoke to the women who there assembled. (14)And a certain woman, Lydia
+by name, a seller of purple, from the city of Thyatira, a worshipper of
+God, hearkened: whose heart the Lord thoroughly opened, to attend to
+the words spoken by Paul. (15)So when she was baptised, and her house,
+she entreated, saying, Since ye have judged that I am faithful to the
+Lord, come and abide at my house. And she constrained us.
+
+(16)Now it happened as we were going to the oratory, a certain damsel
+having a pythonic spirit met us, who produced for her masters much gain
+as a fortuneteller: (17)she following Paul and us, cried out, saying,
+These men are the servants of the most high God, who preach to you the
+way of salvation. (18)And this she did for several days. Then Paul was
+wearied out, and turning, said to the spirit, I command thee in the
+name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out that very
+hour. (19)But when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was
+gone, they laid hold on Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the forum
+before the chief rulers, (20)and presenting them to the magistrates,
+they said, These are the men that exceedingly disturb the peace of our
+city, being Jews, (21)and enjoin customs which it is not lawful for us
+to receive, or to practise, being Romans. (22)And the populace stood up
+together against them: and the magistrates, after having had their
+garments torn from their backs, commanded them to be beaten with rods.
+(23)And laying on them many stripes, cast them into prison, commanding
+the jailor to keep them in safe custody: (24)who, receiving such an
+injunction, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast
+in the stocks. (25)But about midnight Paul and Silas, after joining in
+prayer, sang hymns to God: and the prisoners heard them. (26)And
+suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of
+the prison were shaken: and instantly all the doors flew open, and
+every man's chains were loosed. (27)Then the jailor being roused from
+sleep, and seeing the doors of the prison open, drew his sword, going
+to destroy himself, supposing the prisoners had escaped. (28)But Paul
+called out with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no injury: for we are
+all here. (29)Thereupon calling for a light, he rushed in, and fell
+down trembling before Paul and Silas; (30)and having first brought them
+out, said, Sirs! what must I do to be saved? (31)And they said, Believe
+on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, thou, and thy house.
+(32)And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all who were
+in his house. (33)And taking them that same hour of the night, he
+washed their stripes; and was baptised, himself and all who belonged to
+him immediately. (34)And when he had brought them into his house, he
+spread the table, and greatly rejoiced with all his household,
+believing in God.
+
+(35)But when it was day, the magistrates sent the lictors, saying, Set
+those men at large. (36)Then the jailor told these words to Paul, That
+the magistrates had sent to set them at liberty: now therefore, _said
+he,_ get ye out, and pursue your journey in peace. (37)But Paul said to
+them, They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman
+citizens, and have cast us into prison; and would they now
+clandestinely send us away? no, verily; but let them come themselves
+and fetch us out. (38)Then the lictors reported all these words to the
+magistrates: and they were terrified, when they heard they were Roman
+citizens. (39)So they came and spoke kindly to them, and fetching them
+out, besought them to depart from the city. (40)Then leaving the
+prison, they went unto Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they
+comforted them, and went their way.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+SO journeying through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to
+Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of Jews: (2)And Paul,
+according to his usual custom, went in to them, and for three sabbaths
+he reasoned with them from the scriptures, (3)opening them clearly, and
+laying it evidently down that the Messiah must suffer, and rise again
+from the dead; and that this man is the Messiah, even Jesus, whom I
+preach unto you. (4)And some of them believed, and associated
+themselves with Paul and Silas; and of the religious Greeks a vast
+multitude, and of the wives of the first people not a few. (5)But the
+unbelieving Jews, roused to a fit of zeal, and taking some of the
+lowest vulgar men of vile characters, and raising a mob, set the city
+in an uproar, and besetting the house of Jason, sought them to bring
+them unto the people. (6)But not finding them there, they dragged Jason
+and certain brethren to the city magistrates, roaring out, These are
+the men who are movers of sedition through the world, and are come in
+hither; (7)whom Jason has entertained in his house: and the practice of
+all these fellows is in direct opposition to all Caesar's ordinances,
+for they affirm that another is king, one Jesus. (8)And they greatly
+agitated the people and the city magistrates when they heard these
+things. (9)So after taking sufficient security from Jason and the rest,
+they dismissed them.
+
+(10)Then the disciples immediately by night sent off both Paul and
+Silas to Berea; who were no sooner arrived, than they went into the
+synagogue of the Jews. (11)Now these were more liberally minded men
+than those of Thessalonica, for they received the word with all
+readiness of mind, daily, examining the Scriptures if these things were
+really so. (12)Then many of them truly believed: and of the Grecian
+proselyte women of respectability, and of the men not a few.
+
+(13)But when the Jews of Thessalonica knew that at Berea also the word
+of God was preached by Paul, they came thither, and stirred up the
+populace. (14)Then immediately on this the brethren sent off Paul, to
+go as if by sea: but Silas and Timothy abode there still. (15)And those
+who conduced Paul brought him as far as Athens, and receiving an
+injunction for Silas and Timothy that they should come to him as
+speedily as possible, they departed.  (16)Now while Paul waited for
+them at Athens, his spirit within him was greatly grieved, beholding
+the city so devoted to idolatry. (17)Therefore he reasoned in the
+synagogue with the Jews, and those who worshipped there, and in the
+forum every day with those he happened to meet.
+
+(18)Then certain of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers attacked him:
+and some said, What will this chattering fellow say? but others, He
+seemeth to be a preacher of foreign deities, because he preached to
+them Jesus and the resurrection. (19)So they took him and led him to
+the hill of Mars, saying, May we know what this novel doctrine taught
+by thee is? (20)For thou bringest some strange stories to our ears; we
+wish therefore to know what these things mean. (21)Now all the
+Athenians and the strangers who come to sojourn there, take pleasure in
+spending their time in nothing else but in talking, or hearing of some
+novelty.
+
+(22)Then Paul standing in the midst of the Areopagus said, Ye men of
+Athens, I observe that in all things ye are too much devoted to the
+worship of daemons. (23)For as I walked about, and attentively viewed
+the objects of your worship, I found even an altar on which was this
+inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore you in ignorance adore,
+him I preach unto you. (24)The God who created the world, and all
+things in it, he that is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in
+temples of man's construction; (25)nor is he served by human hands, as
+if he needed any creature, himself imparting to all beings life, and
+breath, and all things. (26)And hath made from one man's blood all the
+nations of mankind, to dwell upon the whole face of the earth, fixing
+the predetermined periods of their existence, and the boundaries of
+their several abodes; (27)that they should seek the Lord, if indeed
+they might haply grope him out, and find him, though truly he is not
+far from any individual of us: (28)for from him we derive life, and
+power of motion, and existence; as also some of your own poets have
+said, "For we are even his offspring." (29)Being then the offspring of
+God, we ought not to imagine that the Divinity is like to gold, or
+silver, or stone sculptured by human art or contrivance. (30)These
+times indeed of ignorance God then overlooked; but he now commands all
+men in every place to repent: (31)because he hath fixed the day in
+which he will judge the whole world in righteousness by the man whom he
+hath appointed; affording evidence of this to all, by raising him from
+the dead.
+
+(32)But when they heard of the resurrection from the dead, Some
+scoffed: and others said, We will hear thee again on this subject.
+(33)And so Paul departed from the midst of them. (34)But certain
+persons cleaving to him, believed: among whom was even Dionysius the
+Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+AND after these transactions, Paul departing from Athens, came to
+Corinth; (2)and finding a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus,
+lately arrived from Italy, with Priscilla his wife, (because Claudius
+had issued an order that all Jews should depart from Rome,) he turned
+in to them. (3)And as he was of the same occupation, he abode with
+them, and worked, (for by trade they were tent-makers:) (4)and he
+discoursed in the synagogue every sabbath-day, and persuaded both the
+Jews and the Greek proselytes. (5)And when Silas and Timothy were come
+from Macedonia, Paul felt a strong impulse on his spirit, and forcibly
+testified to the Jews, that Jesus was the Messiah. (6)But as they
+continued opposing and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said
+unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am pure from it: from
+this moment will I go to the Gentiles. (7)And departing thence, he came
+to the house of a person, called Justus, one who worshipped God, whose
+house was contiguous to the synagogue. (8)But Crispus, the ruler of the
+synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house: and many of the
+Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised. (9)Then spake the
+Lord in a vision by night to Paul, Fear not, but speak; and hold not
+thy peace: (10)for I am with thee, and no man shall set himself against
+thee to do thee harm; because I have much people in this city. (11)And
+he sat down there a year and six months, teaching among them the word
+of God.
+
+(12)But when Gallio was the proconsul of Achaia, the Jews, with one
+accord, rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment-seat,
+(13)saying, This is the fellow that earnestly persuades men to worship
+God contrary to the law. (14)Then Paul being about to open his mouth,
+Gallio said to the Jews, (15)If indeed this was now a matter of
+injustice, or wicked knavery, with reason I should hear you patiently;
+but if it be merely a controversy about the word, and names, and a law
+peculiar to yourselves, settle it yourselves: for I will be no judge of
+these matters. (16)And he drove them from the judgment-seat. (17)Then
+all the Greeks laid hold on Sosthenes the ruler of the synagogue, and
+beat him before the tribunal. And Gallio paid no regard to any of these
+things.
+
+(18)Then Paul abode there yet many days, and taking leave of the
+disciples, he set sail for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila;
+having cut off his hair at Cenchrea: for he had a vow. (19)And he came
+to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself went into the
+synagogue, and discoursed with the Jews. (20)But when they were
+importunate with him to prolong his stay among them, he consented not;
+(21)but took his leave of them, saying, I must by any means keep the
+approaching feast at Jerusalem: but I mean to return to you again, if
+God so please. So he sailed from Ephesus. (22)And landing at Cesarea,
+he went up, and having saluted the church _at Jerusalem_, he went down
+to Antioch. (23)And after making some stay, he departed, passing in
+regular order through the Galatian district, and Phrygia, confirming
+all the disciples.
+
+(24)Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, a man of
+eloquence, who was powerful in the Scriptures, had come to Ephesus.
+(25)He was instructed in the way of the Lord: and being fervent in
+spirit, he spake and taught very diligently the things concerning the
+Lord, though knowing only the baptism of John. (26)So this man began to
+speak with great boldness in the synagogue: but when Aquila and
+Priscilla heard him, they took him home with them, and more accurately
+expounded to him the way of the Lord. (27)And when he wished to pass
+over to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive
+him; who arriving, contributed much to _confirm_ those who believed
+through grace. (28)For he strenuously argued with the Jews in public,
+demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+NOW it came to pass that during the time Apollos was at Corinth, Paul,
+after passing through the upper provinces, came to Ephesus; and finding
+certain disciples, (2)said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost
+since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not even heard if
+the Holy Ghost is _given_. (3)And he asked them, Into what then were ye
+baptised? And they replied, Into John's baptism. (4)Then said Paul,
+John indeed baptised with the baptism of repentance, saying to the
+people, That they should believe on him who was coming after him, that
+is, in Christ Jesus. (5)Now when they heard it, they were baptised into
+the name of the Lord Jesus. (6)And Paul laying on them his hands, the
+Holy Ghost came upon them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
+(7)And the men were in all about twelve. (8)And entering into the
+synagogue, he spake boldly during three months, reasoning and
+persuading the things that concern the kingdom of God. (9)And when some
+were hardened, and infidel, speaking evil of the way before the people,
+he withdrew from them, and separated the disciples, discoursing daily
+in the school of one Tyrannus. (10)And this he did for two years; so
+that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews
+and Greeks. (11)And God wrought by the hands of Paul extraordinary
+miracles; (12)so that even from his skin there were brought
+handkerchiefs and aprons unto the diseased, and their disorders were
+chased from them, and the evil spirits came out of them.
+
+(13)Then certain of the Jews, who went about as exorcists, attempted to
+make mention of the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil
+spirits, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. (14)And
+they were seven sons of Sceva a Jew, a chief priest, who did this.
+(15)Then the evil spirit replied, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but
+who are ye? (16)And the man sprang upon them, in whom was the evil
+spirit, and getting the mastery over them, prevailed against them, so
+that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. (17)And this was
+known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who dwelt at Ephesus: and fear fell
+on them all, and they magnified the name of the Lord. (18)And many of
+those who believed came, confessing and declaring their practices.
+(19)And many of those who practised magical arts brought the books, and
+burned them before all men; and they calculated the prices of them, and
+found them worth fifty thousand pieces of silver. (20)So mightily did
+the word of God increase and prevail.
+
+(21)Now when these things were accomplished, Paul purposed by the
+Spirit, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem,
+saying, That after I have been there, I must see Rome also. (22)Then he
+dispatched into Macedonia two of those who attended upon him, Timothy
+and Erastus; while he himself continued a while longer in Asia. (23)And
+there happened at that time no small disturbance about this way.
+(24)For a person named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made little
+temples in silver to represent that of Diana, brought to the artificers
+no small gain; (25)whom collecting together, with the workmen also of
+such trinkets, he said, Sirs, ye know that by this employment we make
+our advantageous livelihood: (26)and ye see and hear how not only at
+Ephesus, but almost through all Asia, this fellow Paul, by his
+persuasions, hath perverted a vast multitude, affirming that they are
+not gods which are made with hands: (27)so that not only is this our
+trade in danger of falling into contempt, but also that this temple of
+the great goddess Diana should be counted as nothing, and that
+henceforth also her magnificence should be utterly destroyed, whom all
+Asia and the whole world worshippeth. (28)On hearing this then, and
+being filled with rage, they cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the
+Ephesians. (29)And the whole city was filled with confusion; and they
+rushed unanimously into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and
+Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul's travelling companions. (30)But though
+Paul wished to go in to the people, the disciples would not permit him.
+(31)And some of the Asiarchs also, who were his friends, sent unto him,
+admonishing him not to venture himself into the theatre. (32)So they
+were crying out some one thing and some another: for the assembly was a
+scene of confusion, and the greater part knew not on what account they
+were collected together. (33)Then out of the crowd they brought forward
+Alexander, the Jews pushing him on: and Alexander, waving his hand,
+would fain have addressed his apology to the people. (34)But when they
+knew he was a Jew, one shout burst from all, crying for about the space
+of two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
+
+(35)Then the recorder having quieted the multitude, said, Men of
+Ephesus, who indeed is the man that doth not know that the city of the
+Ephesians is wholly devoted to the great goddess Diana, and to the
+image which fell down from Jupiter? (36)These things being then
+incontrovertible, it becomes you to be quiet, and to do nothing with
+precipitation. (37)For ye have brought hither these men, neither
+robbers of the temple, nor blasphemers of your goddess. (38)If then
+indeed Demetrius and the artificers that are with him have a charge
+against any man, the courts are held, and there are proconsuls: let
+them implead one another. (39)And if ye have any dispute about other
+matters, it shall be terminated in a lawful assembly, (40)For we are
+even in danger of being called to account for this day's insurrection,
+there being no cause on account of which we can justify this tumultuary
+concourse: (41)and so saying, he dissolved the assembly.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+THEN after the tumult was quieted, Paul called to him the disciples,
+and taking his leave, departed to go into Macedonia. (2)And passing
+through those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he
+went into Greece. (3)And after three months stay, as the Jews were
+lying in wait for him, when he was just embarking for Syria, he
+determined to return through Macedonia. (4)And there accompanied him as
+far as Asia, Sopater a Berean; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus
+and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Tychicus and
+Trophimus, Asiatics. (5)These going before tarried for us at Troas.
+(6)And we sailed from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and
+came to them to Troas after five days; where we stayed seven days.
+(7)And on the first day of the week, when the disciples were assembled
+to break bread, Paul preached unto them (ready to depart on the
+morrow), and extended his discourse until midnight. (8)Now there were
+many lamps in the upper room, where they were assembled. (9)And a
+certain youth named Eutytchus, who sat in the window, fell into a
+profound sleep: as Paul discoursed much longer than usual, quite
+overpowered with sleep, he fell down from a third story, and was taken
+up dead. (10)But Paul came down, and fell upon him, and taking him in
+his arms, said, Trouble not yourselves, for his life is yet in him.
+(11)And when he had gone up, and broken bread, and eaten, and conversed
+a long time, even to the break of day, he then departed. (12)And they
+brought the lad alive, and were comforted exceedingly.
+
+(13)Then we going before to the ship, sailed for Assos, intending there
+to take in Paul: for so he had ordered, meaning himself to walk
+thither. (14)And when he met us at Assos, we took him up, and came to
+Mytelene. (15)And sailing from thence, on the following day we advanced
+over against Chios; and the next day we touched at Samos, and staying
+at Trogyllium, the day following we came to Miletus. (16)For Paul had
+determined to sail by Ephesus, that he might not spend the time in
+Asia: for he hastened on, if it was possible for him, to be at
+Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. (17)So he sent to Ephesus from
+Miletus, and called the presbyters of the church to attend him. (18)And
+when they were come unto him, he said unto them,
+
+Ye know, from the very first day in which I entered into Asia, how I
+have been among you at every season, (19)serving the Lord with all
+humility, and with many tears and trials, which have befallen me
+through the lying in wait of the Jews: (20)and that I have suppressed
+nothing which could conduce to your profiting; not desisting from
+preaching to you, and teaching you in public, and from house to house,
+(21)repeatedly urging both on Jews and Greeks repentance towards God,
+and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ. (22)And now behold I am going,
+bound by the Spirit, unto Jerusalem, not knowing what things shall
+there befal me: (23)only this, that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every
+city, saying, that bonds and tribulation await thee. (24)Yet I make no
+account of any _suffering_, nor regard my life as of any value to
+myself, farther than as I may finish my course with joy, and the
+ministry which I have received of the Lord, to testify fully the Gospel
+of the grace of God. (25)And now behold, I know that ye shall see my
+face no more, even ye all, among whom I have gone in and out preaching
+the kingdom of God. (26)Wherefore I appeal to you this day as witnesses
+that I am pure from the blood of all men. (27)For I have concealed
+nothing, so as not repeatedly to declare to you the whole counsel of
+God. (28)Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over
+which the Holy Ghost hath made you bishops, to feed as shepherds the
+church of God, which he purchased with his own blood. (29)For this I
+know, that after my departure there will come among you grievous
+wolves, not sparing the flock: (30)Yea, from among yourselves shall men
+arise, speaking perverting doctrines, to draw away disciples after
+them. (31)Therefore watch, remembering that for three years, by night
+and by day, I have never ceased with tears to admonish every
+individual. (32)And now, brethren, I commit you to God and to the word
+of his grace, which is able to finish the superstructure, and to give
+you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. (33)The silver,
+or gold, or apparel of no man have I coveted: (34)but ye yourselves
+know that these hands have by labour furnished necessaries for my own
+wants, and for those who were with me. (35)In all things I have set you
+the example, that so labouring hard ye ought to help the infirm, and to
+remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he himself said, "It is
+more blessed to give than to receive."
+
+(36)And when he had spoken these things, he fell on his knees, and
+prayed with them all. (37)And all of them shed floods of tears, and
+fell upon Paul's neck, and kissed him again and again, (38)most
+peculiarly afflicted at that word which he had spoken, that they should
+see his face no more: and they accompanied him unto the ship.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AND tearing ourselves away from them, when we had set sail, we came in
+a direct course to Coos, and the day after to Rhodes, and from thence
+to Patara. (2)And finding a ship passing over to Phenice, we went on
+board and set sail: (3)and coming in sight of Cyprus, and leaving it on
+the left, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship
+was to discharge her cargo. (4)And finding disciples, we tarried there
+seven days: and they said to Paul, by the Spirit, that he should not go
+up unto Jerusalem. (5)But when we had stayed out those days, we
+departed, and went on our journey, all of them attending us on our way,
+with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and kneeling
+down on the sea shore, we joined in prayer; (6)and embracing one
+another, we went on ship-board, and they returned to their own homes,
+(7)So completing our voyage, we arrived from Tyre at Ptolemais, and
+saluting the brethren, tarried with them one day. (8)And on the morrow
+we who were Paul's companions departed with him, and went to Caesarea;
+and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist (who was one of
+the seven deacons), we abode with him. (9)Now this man had four maiden
+daughters endued with the gift of prophecy. (10)And as we tarried there
+several days, there came down a certain prophet from Judea named
+Agabus. (11)And coming to us, he took Paul's girdle, and binding both
+his own hands and feet together, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, The
+man, whose girdle this is, shall the Jews bind in like manner at
+Jerusalem, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
+(12)Then when we heard these things, both we and all who were in the
+place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. (13)But Paul replied,
+Why do ye thus--weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not only
+to be bound, but to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
+(14)And when he could not be persuaded, we desisted, saying, The will
+of the Lord be done.
+
+(15)Then after those days, packing up our baggage, we went up to
+Jerusalem: (16)and there went also with us some disciples from
+Caesarea, bringing one Mnason a Cyprian, an ancient disciple, at whose
+house we were to lodge. (17)And when we arrived at Jerusalem, the
+brethren received us with delight. (18)And on the morrow Paul went in
+with us unto James: and all the presbyters were present. (19)And after
+embracing them, he related every particular of the things which God had
+done among the Gentiles by his ministry. (20)And they, when they heard
+it, glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how
+many myriads there are of Jews who have believed; and they are all
+zealots for the law: (21)And they have been informed of thee, that thou
+teachest all the Jews, who are among the Gentiles, apostacy from Moses,
+saying, That they should not circumcise the children, nor walk after
+the usual practices. (22)What then is to be done? The multitude must
+certainly be assembled; for they will hear that thou art come. (23)Do
+this therefore which we say to thee: we have four men, who have a vow
+upon themselves; (24)them take with thee, be purified with them, and be
+at the same expence as they, that they may shave their heads: and all
+men will know that there is no truth in the things reported of thee,
+but that thou thyself walkest orderly and observest the law.
+(25)Concerning the Gentiles who have believed, we have already written,
+deciding that they should observe no such thing, except that they
+should guard themselves from idol sacrifices, and blood, and what is
+strangled, and from whoredom.
+
+(26)Then Paul took the men, and the following day being purified with
+them, he entered into the temple, declaring when the days of their
+purification would be completed, in order whereunto an oblation was to
+be offered for every one of them. (27)But as the seven days were now
+drawing to their period, some Jews from Asia seeing him in the temple,
+excited all the populace to tumult, and laid hands upon him, (28)crying
+out, Men of Israel, help! This is the man, who, by his preaching, sets
+all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place: yea
+and more still, hath brought Greeks into the temple, and defiled this
+holy place: (29)(for they had before seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the
+city with him, whom they imagined that Paul had introduced into the
+temple.) (30)And the whole city was in motion, and there was a
+concourse of people assembled: and laying hands on Paul, they dragged
+him out of the temple; and immediately the doors were shut. (31)And as
+they were attempting to murder him, the report reached the military
+tribune of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion. (32)Who
+instantly taking soldiers and centurions ran down unto them: and when
+they saw the tribune and the soldiers, they left off beating Paul.
+
+(33)Then the tribune approaching him, laid hold on him, and ordered him
+to be bound with two chains; and asked who he was, and what he had
+done. (34)Then some among the multitude bellowed out one thing, and
+some another: so unable to know the certainty of the case because of
+the tumult, he ordered him to be brought into the fortress. (35)But
+when he was on the stairs, it happened that he was borne up by the
+soldiers, because of the press of the crowd. (36)For a multitude of the
+people followed, crying, Away with him! (37)And when he was just ready
+to be carried into the fortress, Paul said to the military tribune, May
+I be permitted to speak a word to thee? And he said, Dost thou know
+Greek? (38)Art not thou certainly that Egyptian who some time since
+raised a sedition, and led out into the desert four thousand
+cutthroats? (39)But Paul replied, I am indeed a Jew, a man of Tarsus,
+of Cilicia, a citizen of no contemptible city: and, I entreat thee,
+permit me to speak to the people. (40)So having his permission, Paul
+standing on the stairs, waved his hand to the people. And profound
+silence being obtained, he spake to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,
+
+CHAP. XXII.
+
+MEN, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my apology which I now offer unto
+you. (2)Then when they heard that he spoke unto them in the Hebrew
+tongue, they kept the more silence: and he said, (3)I am indeed a
+Jewish man, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but educated in this city at the
+feet of Gamaliel, instructed accurately in the law of our fathers,
+being zealous for God, as ye all are this day: (4)so much so that I
+persecuted this way unto death, binding and delivering up to prisons
+both men and women. (5)As also the high-priest will bear me witness,
+and all the body of elders: from whom also having received letters unto
+the brethren, I went unto Damascus, to bring those who were there in
+chains unto Jerusalem, that they might be punished. (6)But as I went
+and drew nigh to Damascus, at noon-day, suddenly there shone a great
+light from heaven around me. (7)And I fell to the ground, and heard a
+voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? (8)And I
+answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said to me, I am Jesus the
+Nazarean, whom thou persecutest. (9)Now they who were with me saw the
+light indeed, and were terrified; but the voice of him that spake to me
+heard they not. (10)Then I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord
+said to me, Arise, go into Damascus; and there information shall be
+given thee of all things which are ordained for thee to do.
+
+(11)Then as I could no longer see through the dazzling brightness of
+that light, led by the hand of those who were with me, I came to
+Damascus. (12)And one Ananias, a religious man according to the law,
+and in high repute with all the Jews dwelling there, (13)came to me,
+and standing by me, said, Brother Saul, recover sight. And the same
+hour I looked up at him. (14)And he said, The God of our fathers hath
+predestinated thee to know his will, and to see the Just One, and to
+hear a voice from his mouth. (15)For thou shalt be a witness for him to
+all men, of the things which thou hast seen and heard. (16)And now why
+delay? arise, to be baptised, and wash away thy sins, calling upon the
+name of the Lord.
+
+(17)Now it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and
+was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance; (18)and beheld him
+saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem: for they
+will not receive thy testimony of me. (19)And I said, Lord, they know
+that I was imprisoning and scourging from synagogue to synagogue those
+who believe on thee: (20)and when the blood of Stephen thy martyr was
+shed, I myself even stood by, and took delight in his execution, and
+guarded the garments of those who slew him. (21)And he said to me, Go:
+for I will send thee forth to the Gentiles afar off.
+
+(22)And they gave him audience to this sentence, and lifted up their
+voice, saying, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not
+fit that he should live. (23)So when they began raising a vast clamour,
+and stripping off their garments, and casting dust into the air,
+(24)the military tribune commanded him to be brought into the fortress,
+ordering that he should be put to the question by scourging; that he
+might know for what cause they clamoured so loudly against him. (25)So
+as they were tying him up for the thongs, Paul said to the centurion
+standing by him, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman
+citizen, and uncondemned? (26)And when the centurion heard this, he
+came and told the military tribune, saying, Consider what you are going
+to do: for this man is a Roman citizen. (27)Then the tribune came, and
+said to him, Tell me, art thou a Roman citizen? And he said, Yes.
+(28)And the tribune replied, With a large sum of money I purchased this
+citizenship. And Paul said, But I enjoy it as my birthright.
+(29)Immediately then they who were about to put him to the question,
+withdrew from him: and indeed the tribune dreaded the consequences,
+when he knew that he was a Roman citizen, that he had even gone so far
+as to bind him. (30)So on the morrow, desirous to know of a certainty
+what it was of which he was accused by the Jews, he loosed him from the
+bonds, and commanded the high-priest and all the sanhedrim to appear,
+and bringing Paul down, set him before them.
+
+CHAP. XXIII.
+
+THEN Paul, looking earnestly at the sanhedrim, said, Men and brethren,
+I have lived in all good conscience unto God even to this day.
+
+(2)Then the high-priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to
+smite him on the mouth.
+
+(3)Then said Paul unto him, God is ready to smite thee, thou whited
+wall: for art thou sitting to judge me according to the law, and
+violating that law, commandest me to be smitten?
+
+(4)Then they who stood by, said, Revilest thou God's high-priest?
+(5)And Paul said, I had not observed, brethren, that he was
+high-priest: for it is written, "Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler
+of thy people [47]."
+
+(6)Now when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the
+other Pharisees, he cried in the sanhedrim, Men and brethren, I am a
+Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: for the hope and resurrection of the
+dead am I brought to this bar.
+
+(7)So when he had said this, a great dissension arose between the
+Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. (8)For the
+Sadducees say indeed, that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor
+spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. (9)And a great clamour arose:
+and the scribes rising up who were of the party of the Pharisees,
+contended stoutly, saying, We find no fault in this man: but if a
+spirit have spoken to him, or an angel, let us not fight against God.
+(10)Then a great tumult arising, the tribune, apprehensive that Paul
+might be pulled in pieces by them, commanded the guard to go down, and
+take him by force from the midst of them, and bring him into the
+fortress.
+
+(11)And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good
+courage, Paul: for as thou hast borne testimony of the things
+concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou bear a testimony at Rome also.
+
+(12)Then as soon as it was day, some of the Jews forming a conspiracy,
+bound themselves under the direst imprecation, declaring that they
+would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. (13)Now there
+were more than forty who had on oath formed this conspiracy. (14)So
+they came to the high-priests and elders, and said, We have bound
+ourselves by the direst imprecation, to taste nothing till we have
+killed Paul. (15)Now therefore do ye with the sanhedrim give notice to
+the military tribune, that to-morrow he bring him down to you, as if
+intending to make more accurate inquiries into the things concerning
+him: but we, ere he come nigh, are ready to kill him.
+
+(16)Now Paul's sister's son having heard of their lying in wait, came,
+and entering into the fortress told Paul. (17)Then Paul calling to him
+one of the centurions, said, Carry this young man to the tribune: for
+he hath something to communicate to him. (18)Then he took him, and
+brought him to the tribune, and said, The prisoner Paul calling me to
+him, entreated me to bring this young man to thee, having something to
+say to thee. (19)Hereupon the tribune taking him by the hand, and
+leading him aside, inquired, What is it that thou hast to communicate
+to me? (20)And he said, The Jews have agreed together to entreat thee
+that to-morrow thou wouldest bring down Paul into the sanhedrim, as
+about to make some more accurate inquiry concerning him. (21)But do not
+thou consent to them: for more than forty men of them are lying in wait
+for him, who have bound themselves under an anathema, neither to eat
+nor drink till they have killed him: and now they are in readiness,
+waiting only to procure the promise from thee.
+
+(22)Hereupon the tribune dismissed the youth, with an injunction, not
+to mention it to any body that thou hast discovered these things to me.
+(23)And calling to him two certain persons of the centurions, he said,
+Get ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and seventy horsemen,
+and two hundred spearmen, at the third hour of the night; (24)and
+provide beasts, that setting Paul thereon, you may convey him safely to
+Felix the governor.
+
+(25)And he wrote a letter containing this form of words:
+
+(26)Claudius Lysias to his excellence the governor Felix, greeting.
+
+(27)This person had been seized by the Jews, and was ready to be slain
+by them: but coming on them with the guard, I rescued him out of their
+hands, having understood that he was a Roman citizen. (28)And desirous
+of knowing the crime of which they accused him, I brought him down into
+their sanhedrim (29)and found him accused of some disputed points of
+their law; but to have no charge laid against him worthy of death or of
+bonds. (30)But it being discovered to me that a design was forming
+against the man's _life_ by the Jews, immediately I sent him to thee,
+commanding his accusers also to produce what they have against him
+before thee. Farewel.
+
+(31)Hereupon then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul,
+and brought him by night unto Antipatris. (32)And on the morrow,
+leaving the horsemen to go on with him, they returned to the fortress.
+(33)So when they came to Caesarea, and had delivered the letter to the
+governor, they presented Paul also to him. (34)Then when the governor
+had read it, and asked of what province he was, and understood he was
+of Cilicia; (35)I will give thee a thorough hearing, said he, when thy
+accusers are also come hither. And he commanded them to be kept under
+guard in Herod's praetorium.
+
+CHAP. XXIV.
+
+SO after five days Ananias the high-priest went down with the elders,
+and a certain rhetorician, Tertullus, who made their appearance before
+the governor against Paul. (2)And he being summoned, Tertullus began to
+accuse him, saying,
+
+Since by thee we enjoy so much peace, and such noble acts are happily
+performed for this nation by thy provident administration, (3)always
+and in all places we acknowledge it, most excellent Felix, with all
+gratitude. (4)Now that I may not be unnecessarily tedious to thee, I
+entreat thee to hear us briefly with thy wonted candour. (5)For we
+found this fellow a pest _to society_, and exciting sedition among all
+the Jews throughout the whole world, and a ringleader of the sect of
+the Nazareans: (6)who even attempted to profane the temple: we seized
+him therefore, and intended to judge him according to our own law.
+(7)But Lysias the tribune came, and with great violence took him out of
+our hands, (8)commanding his accusers to appear before thee: whereby
+thou mayest thyself be able after examination to know the certainty of
+those things whereof we accuse him.
+
+(9)Then the Jews also joined in affirming, that these things were so.
+
+(10)But Paul (the governor having made him a sign to speak) replied,
+
+Knowing that for so many years thou hast been the judge of this nation,
+I with the more confidence offer my defence respecting the matters
+which concern me: (11)as thou mayest be ascertained, that it is not
+more than twelve days ago since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.
+(12)And neither in the temple found they me disputing with any man, nor
+raising any sedition among the people, neither in the synagogues, nor
+in the city: (13)neither can they produce any proof of the facts of
+which they accuse me. (14)But this I confess to thee, that after the
+way which they call a sect, so worship I the God of our ancestors,
+believing all things that are written in the law, and in the prophets:
+(15)and having hope in God, the same which they also profess to look
+for, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just
+and of the unjust. (16)For this cause indeed I exert my utmost care to
+keep my conscience ever unoffending towards God and towards man.
+(17)Now after many years absence I was returned bringing alms to my
+countrymen, and oblations _to the temple_. (18)In the discharge of
+which offices certain Jews of Asia found me purified in the temple,
+neither with a multitude, nor with any tumult. (19)Who ought to have
+appeared before thee, and prefer their accusation, if they had any
+thing against me. (20)Or let the persons themselves here present say,
+if they found any thing criminal in me, when I stood before the
+sanhedrim, (21)except for this one sentence, which I uttered aloud when
+I was standing among them, For the resurrection of the dead am I this
+day judged by you.
+
+(22)When Felix then heard these things he put them off, (for he knew
+very exactly all that related to that way,) saying, When Lysias the
+tribune is come down, I will inquire thoroughly into the matters
+between you. (23)And he commanded the centurion that Paul should be
+safe kept, yet have no close confinement, and not to hinder any of his
+friends from supplying his wants, or visiting him.
+
+(24)Now after some days, Felix returning with Drusilla his wife, who
+was a Jewess, sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in
+Christ. (25)And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and
+the judgment which is ready to be revealed, Felix being greatly
+terrified, replied, Go, for the present, I will some time hence take
+another opportunity of calling for thee. (26)Indeed he had also
+entertained hope that money would be given him by Paul, in order to
+release him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and conversed with
+him. (27)But when two years were ended, Felix had Portius Festus
+appointed for his successor: and willing to curry favour with the Jews,
+Felix left Paul in chains.
+
+CHAP. XXV.
+
+WHEN Festus then was come into the province, after three days he went
+up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. (2)And the high-priest and the principal
+persons among the Jews informed him against Paul, and entreated him,
+(3)begging it as a favour from him, that he would send him back to
+Jerusalem, lying in wait for him to kill him on the road. (4)Then
+Festus answered, that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and
+that he himself was going thither shortly. (5)Let therefore, said he,
+those among you who are able, go down with me, and accuse him, if there
+be anything criminal in this man.
+
+(6)And after staying with them more than ten days, he went down to
+Caesarea; and on the morrow seated on the bench, commanded Paul to be
+brought. (7)And on his appearing, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem
+surrounded him, and laid many and heavy accusations against Paul, which
+they were not able to prove. (8)But he pleaded in his defence, That
+neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor
+against Caesar, have I committed the least offence.
+
+(9)Then Festus, desirous of ingratiating himself with the Jews,
+replying to Paul, said, Wilt thou go up unto Jerusalem, and there be
+judged of these things before me?
+
+(10)Then said Paul, I am standing before the tribunal of Caesar, where
+I have a right to be judged: against the Jews I have committed no
+offence, as thou also clearly perceivest. (11)For indeed if I have
+committed any crime, or done aught worthy of death, I object not to be
+put to death: but if there is nothing in those things whereof they
+accuse me, no man dare gratify them by abandoning me to them. (12)I
+appeal unto Caesar.
+
+Then Festus, after conferring with the council, answered, Hast thou
+appealed to Caesar? to Caesar shalt thou go.
+
+(13)Now when some days were passed, Agrippa and Bernice came to
+Caesarea to salute Festus. (14)And as their stay there was extended to
+a considerable time, Festus communicated to the king Paul's affairs,
+saying, There is a certain man left by Felix, a prisoner: (15)against
+whom when I was at Jerusalem, the high-priest and the elders of the
+Jews appeared, desiring judgment against him. (16)To whom I replied,
+That it was not customary for Romans to give up any man gratuitously to
+destruction, before that the person accused should have his accusers
+produced face to face, and be allowed opportunity to defend himself
+against the charge. (17)When therefore they were come here together,
+making no demur, the very next day I sat on the tribunal, and commanded
+the man to be brought. (18)Against whom his accusers standing forth,
+brought no charge of such things as I expected: (19)but only pleaded
+against him certain disputes about their own mode of religious worship,
+and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
+(20)But being in doubt respecting a question of this sort, I demanded
+if he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things.
+(21)But Paul appealing that he should be reserved for the cognizance of
+Augustus, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I should send him
+to Caesar.
+
+(22)Then Agrippa said to Festus, I wish also myself to hear the man. He
+said, To-morrow thou shalt hear him.
+
+(23)On the morrow therefore, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with a
+very splendid retinue, and were entered into the place of audience,
+with the military tribunes, and the men of superior eminence in the
+city, then at the order of Festus Paul was produced.
+
+(24)And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all you, sirs, who are present
+with us, behold the man, concerning whom the whole multitude of the
+Jews have set upon me, both at Jerusalem and in this place, clamouring
+that he ought not to live a moment longer. (25)But finding on inquiry
+that he had done nothing worthy of death, and he himself indeed having
+appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him. (26)Respecting
+whom I have nothing determinate to write to my sovereign. Wherefore I
+have brought him forth before you, and especially before thee, king
+Agrippa, that on a fresh examination taken, I might have something to
+write. (27)For it appears to me highly unreasonable to send a prisoner,
+and not also signify the charges against him.
+
+CHAP. XXVI.
+
+THEN Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself.
+Then Paul stretching out his hand, began his defence: (2)I count myself
+happy, king Agrippa, that I am about to address my defence to thee this
+day concerning all the things of which I am accused by the Jews:
+(3)especially as thou art skilled both in all the customs, and
+questions which respect the Jews: wherefore I beg the favour of thee to
+hear me patiently.
+
+(4)The manner of my life even from my youth, which from its beginning
+was spent amidst my own nation at Jerusalem, know indeed all the Jews;
+(5)who previously knew me a long while ago, (if they chose to bear
+testimony,) that according to the most precise sect of our religion I
+lived a Pharisee. (6)And this moment for the hope of the promise made
+of God to our fathers am I standing here to be judged: (7)which promise
+our twelve tribes, with fervour night and day worshipping God, hope to
+attain. For which hope, king Agrippa, I am criminated by the Jews.
+
+(8)What! is it judged a thing incredible by you, that God should raise
+the dead?
+
+(9)I indeed then thought in myself, that I ought to do many things in
+opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarean. (10)Which also I did at
+Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prisons, having
+received authority from the chief priests; and when they were killed, I
+gave my vote against them. (11)And in every synagogue oftentimes
+punishing them, I compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly
+maddened with rage against them, I persecuted them even to the cities
+that are without. (12)In which pursuits, even as I was going to
+Damascus with authority and a commission from the chief priests, (13)at
+midday, O king, I saw on the road a light from heaven, beyond the
+splendour of the sun, shining around myself and those who were
+travelling with me. (14)And as we were all fallen prostrate on the
+earth, I heard a voice speaking to me, and saving in the Hebrew tongue,
+Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is difficult for thee to kick
+against the goads. (15)Then I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he replied,
+I am Jesus whom thou art persecuting. (16)Notwithstanding, arise, and
+stand on thy feet: for to this end have I appeared to thee, to ordain
+thee both a minister and a witness of the things which thou hast seen,
+and of those which I will shew thee; (17)delivering thee both from the
+people, and from the Gentiles, to whom now I send thee, (18)to open
+their eyes, to convert them from darkness to light, and from the
+dominion of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins,
+and an inheritance with those who are sanctified by faith which is in
+me. (19)Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the
+heavenly vision: (20)but preached first to those at Damascus, and
+Jerusalem, and to all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that
+they should repent and turn to God, practicing works worthy of
+repentance.
+
+(21)Because of these things, the Jews seizing me in the temple,
+attempted to kill me on the spot. (22)Having however obtained help from
+God, unto this day, I stand witnessing both to small and great, saying
+nothing but what both the prophets and Moses said should come to pass:
+(23)that the Messiah should suffer, _and_ that he being the first who
+should rise from the dead, should display light to the people, and to
+the Gentiles.
+
+(24)As thus he was proceeding in his defence, Festus with a loud voice
+said, Paul, thou art raving; much reading hath driven thee to madness.
+
+(25)But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but utter words of
+truth and sobriety. (26)For the king is well acquainted with these
+things, before whom also I speak with the greatest freedom. For I am
+persuaded that none of these events have escaped his notice; for this
+thing was not done in a corner. (27)King Agrippa! believest thou the
+prophets? I know that thou believest.
+
+(28)Then Agrippa said to Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a
+Christian. (29)And Paul replied, would to God, that not only thou, but
+also that all who are hearing me this day, were both almost, and
+altogether such as I am, except these chains.
+
+(30)So when he had thus spoken, the king arose, and the governor, and
+Bernice, and they who sat with him, (31)and retiring, conversed
+together, saying, This man hath done nothing worthy of death, or of
+chains.
+
+(32)And Agrippa said to Festus, This man might have been discharged, if
+he had not appealed to Caesar.
+
+CHAP. XXVII.
+
+NOW as it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered
+Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the
+Augustan cohort. (2)And embarking in a ship of Adrymittium, ready to
+sail for the coast of Asia, we proceeded on our voyage, Aristarchus a
+Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. (3)And the next day we
+arrived at Sidon: and Julius treated Paul with the greatest humanity,
+and permitted him to go to his friends, to enjoy the benefit of their
+care. (4)And taking our departure from thence, we sailed under Cyprus,
+because the winds were contrary. (5)And traversing the sea opposite to
+Cilicia and Pamphylia, we arrived at Myra, a city of Lycia. (6)And the
+centurion finding there a ship of Alexandria bound for Italy, he put us
+on board of it.
+
+(7)Then for many days making very slow way, and scarce reaching over
+against Knidos, the wind not favouring us, we coasted Crete, opposite
+Cape Salmone: (8)and weathering it with difficulty, we came to a
+certain place called, The fair havens; near to which is the city Lasea.
+(9)And much time being consumed, and sailing now becoming dangerous,
+because the fast was already past, Paul admonished them, (10)saying
+unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be attended with much
+damage and loss, not only of the cargo and of the ship, but _danger_ of
+our lives also. (11)But the centurion paid more attention to the master
+and to the pilot than to the things which were spoken by Paul. (12)And
+the harbour not being well situated for a winter station, the greater
+part advised to sail from thence, if they possibly could reach as far
+as Phenice to pass the winter, a harbour open to the south-west and
+north-west. (13)So when the south wind blew softly, supposing they had
+obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor, and kept near the coast of
+Crete. (14)But not long after a hurricane wind, called Euroclydon,
+drove us towards the island, (15)and the ship becoming ungovernable,
+and unable to bear up in the eye of the wind, we gave up the attempt,
+and let her drive. (16)And running under a little island called Clauda,
+it was with difficulty we were able to come at the boat: (17)which when
+they had hoisted out, they used all helps, carrying ropes round the
+ship's bottom; and fearing lest they should run on the quick-sands,
+they lowered the mast, and so were driven. (18)And being exceedingly
+tossed with the storm, we the next day threw out the cargo. (19)And the
+third day with our own hands we threw overboard the tackling of the
+vessel. (20)So when neither sun nor stars had appeared for many days,
+and no small tempest beating on us, all hope of our being preserved was
+entirely taken from us.
+
+(21)Now after being a long while without food, then stood up Paul in
+the midst of them, and said, Ye ought, my friends, to have been
+persuaded by me, and not have sailed from Crete, and got this loss and
+damage. (22)Yet even now I exhort you to be of good courage: for there
+shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. (23)For there
+stood by me this night an angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
+(24)saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Caesar: and behold!
+God hath graciously given thee all who are sailing with thee.
+(25)Wherefore, sirs, cheer up: for I believe God that it will be so,
+exactly as he hath spoken to me. (26)But we must be cast on a certain
+island.
+
+(27)Now as the fourteenth night was passing, whilst we were driving
+about in the Adriatic sea, about midnight the sailors imagined that
+some land was near to them: (28)and sounding, had twenty fathoms; then
+passing on a little farther, and sounding again, they had fifteen
+fathoms. (29)And fearing lest they might run on some rocky coast, they
+cast out four anchors astern, and wished eagerly for the day to break.
+
+(30)Now as the sailors were seeking to escape out of the ship, and had
+hoisted out the boat into the sea, under pretence as if they were going
+to carry out anchors a-head, (31)Paul said to the centurion and to the
+soldiers, Except these men abide in the ship, ye cannot be preserved.
+(32)Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall
+off.
+
+(33)And while they waited until the day should break, Paul exhorted
+them all to take some nourishment, saying, To day, expecting the
+fourteenth day, ye are continuing without food, taking nothing.
+(34)Wherefore I exhort you to take some food, for this is for your
+preservation: for a hair shall not fall from the head of any one of
+you. (35)And so saying, and taking a loaf, he gave thanks to God before
+them all, and breaking it, began to eat. (36)Then were they all cheered
+up, and they too took refreshment.
+
+(37)Now all the souls which were in the ship amounted to two hundred
+seventy-six: (38)and having made a hearty meal, they lightened the
+vessel, throwing the wheat into the sea. (39)And when the day broke,
+they knew not the land: but they observed a certain creek with a beach,
+into which they resolved, if they could, to run the vessel aground.
+(40)And weighing the anchors, they committed her to the sea, and
+loosing at the same time the chains of the rudders, and hoisting the
+foresail to the breeze, they made for the beach. (41)But falling on a
+shoal where two currents met, they ran the ship aground; and the
+forecastle stuck fast, and remained immoveable, but the stern was stove
+in by the violence of the waves. (42)Then the soldiers' design was to
+have murdered the prisoners, lest any of them should swim ashore and
+escape. (43)But the centurion, desirous to preserve Paul, withheld them
+from their purpose, and commanded those who were able to swim to jump
+overboard first, and reach the land: (44)and that the rest should make
+the attempt, some on planks, and some on the floating materials of the
+ship: and in this manner so it was that they all safely reached the
+shore.
+
+CHAP. XXVIII.
+
+AND being safe landed, we then understood that the island was called
+Melita. (2)And the rude people treated us with singular humanity; for,
+lighting a fire, they received us all, because of the violent rain, and
+because of the cold. (3)But as Paul was gathering up a faggot of
+sticks, and laying them on the fire, there came a viper out of the
+heat, and fastened on his hand.
+
+(4)Now when the rude people saw the venomous animal hanging from his
+hand, they said one to another, Surely this man is a murderer, whom
+though preserved from the sea, righteous vengeance suffereth not to
+live. (5)But he then shaking off the venomous animal into the fire,
+suffered no manner of inconvenience. (6)Now they expected that a
+violent inflammation would ensue, or that he would have fallen suddenly
+dead: but when, after waiting a considerable time, they saw no
+inconvenience arise to him, they changed their opinion, and said that
+he was a divinity.
+
+(7)Now in the vicinity of that place was the estate of the principal
+person on the island, named Publius, who received us into his house,
+and lodged us with great humanity three days. (8)And it so happened
+that the father of Publius was then confined to his bed with an attack
+of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul went in, and after praying, laid
+his hands upon him, and healed him. (9)This then being the case, all
+the rest also who had diseases in the island came to him, and were
+healed. (10)Then they honoured us with many tokens of respect; and when
+we were about to sail, laid in for us every necessary store. (11)And
+after three months stay we sailed in a ship which had wintered in the
+island, from Alexandria, whose sign was Castor and Pollux: (12)and
+proceeding on our voyage to Syracuse, we tarried there three days:
+(13)from whence we came round, and arrived opposite to Rhegium; and
+after one day the south wind arising, we came in two more to Puteoli:
+(14)where finding brethren, we were solicited by them to tarry seven
+days; and so we went for Rome. (15)And the brethren from thence, when
+they heard of our motions, came out to meet us as far as Appii Forum
+and the Three Taverns: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and
+felt fresh courage.
+
+(16)And when we were come to Rome, the centurion delivered the
+prisoners to the captain of the guard; but he permitted Paul to have an
+apartment by himself, with a soldier only who guarded him.
+
+(17)Now it came to pass that after three days Paul called together the
+principal persons of the Jews. And when they were assembled, he said
+unto them, Men and brethren, though I have done nothing contrary to the
+people and the customs of our ancestors, yet have I been delivered up a
+prisoner into the hands of the Romans. (18)Who, after a full
+examination, would have discharged me, because there was not the least
+cause found in me for death. (19)But when the Jews opposed it, I was
+constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I have any accusation to
+bring against my countrymen. (20)For this cause therefore have I
+invited you hither, to see and to converse with you; for on account of
+the hope of Israel am I bound with this chain.
+
+(21)Then they said to him, We have neither received letters concerning
+thee from Judea, nor hath any one of the brethren who is arrived
+reported or spoken any thing evil of thee. (22)But we think it highly
+proper to hear from thee what thy sentiments are; for indeed as to this
+sect, it is well known to us that everywhere it meets with opposition.
+
+(23)Then having fixed a day with him, still more of them came to him at
+his lodging, to whom bearing his testimony, he set forth the kingdom of
+God, and persuaded them of the things relating to Jesus, both out of
+the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning until evening: (24)and
+some were convinced by the things which were spoken, but others
+continued in their unbelief. (25)So being divided in sentiment among
+themselves, they broke up, Paul adding one word, That well had the Holy
+Ghost spoken by Isaiah the prophet unto our fathers, (26)saying, Go to
+this people, and say, "In hearing ye shall hear, and shall not
+understand; and seeing ye shall see, yet in nowise perceive. (27)For
+the heart of this people is waxed gross, and with their ears they are
+thick of hearing, and their eyes have they shut; lest at any time they
+should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand
+with their hearts, and become converts, and I should heal them[48]."
+(28)Be it known therefore unto you, that to the Gentiles is the
+salvation of God sent, and they will hear. (29)And when he had thus
+spoken, the Jews went away, and had much disputing among themselves.
+
+(30)But Paul abode two whole years in his own hired apartment, and
+received all who came to him, (31)preaching the kingdom of God, and
+teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all
+freedom of discourse, and without the least interruption.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE ROMANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, set apart for the
+Gospel of God, (2)(which he had promised before by his prophets in the
+holy scriptures,) (3)concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; made
+from the seed of David after the flesh, (4)definitively marked out as
+the Son of God by miracle, according to the spirit of holiness, by the
+resurrection of the dead: (5)through whom we have received grace and
+apostolic mission among all nations for his name, to bring them to the
+obedience of faith: (6)among whom are ye also the called of Jesus
+Christ.
+
+(7)To all that are at Rome, beloved of God, called saints, grace unto
+you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+(8)First then I give thanks to my God, through Jesus Christ, for you
+all, because your faith is proclaimed through the whole world. (9)For
+God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the Gospel of his
+Son, how incessantly I make mention of you, (10)always in my prayers
+entreating that haply now at last I may have a prosperous journey by
+the will of God, to come to you. (11)For I long to see you, that I may
+impart unto you some spiritual gift, in order that you may be
+established; (12)and that so I may be comforted together with you, by
+the mutual faith both of you and of me.
+
+(13)But I would not that ye should be unacquainted, brethren, that
+oftentimes I have been purposing to come to you (and have been
+prevented until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, even
+as among the other Gentile nations. (14)Both to the Greeks and
+barbarians, both to the wise and the ignorant am I a debtor. (15)So, as
+far as is in my power, I am desirous to preach the Gospel to you that
+are at Rome also. (16)For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for
+it is the power of God for salvation to every one who believeth; to the
+Jew first, and also to the Greek. (17)For the righteousness of God by
+faith is therein revealed for belief; as it is written, "Now the just
+by faith shall live[49]." (18)For the wrath of God is revealed from
+heaven against all impiety and unrighteousness of men, holding back the
+truth in unrighteousness. (19)Because that which is capable of being
+known relative to God, is evident among them; for God hath manifested
+it to them. (20)For from the creation of the world his invisible
+perfections, discoverable in the works that are made, are clearly seen,
+even his eternal power and deity; so that they are inexcusable:
+(21)because though they knew _there was_ a God, they glorified him not
+as God, nor gave him thanks, but became triflers in their disputations,
+and their stupid heart was darkened. (22)Affecting to be sophists, they
+turned idiots, (23)and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into
+the likeness of an image of a corruptible man, and of birds, and of
+quadrupeds, and of reptiles. (24)Wherefore God abandoned them, through
+the lusts of their own hearts, unto impurity, to dishonour their own
+bodies by themselves: (25)who perverted the truth of God by falsehood,
+and worshipped and paid divine honours to the thing created instead of
+the Creator, who is blessed for evermore. Amen.
+
+(26)For this cause God gave them up to dishonourable passions. For even
+their women did change the natural use into that which was contrary to
+nature; (27)and likewise the men also, leaving the natural use of the
+woman, burned in their lewdness one towards another; men with men
+committing indecency, and receiving in themselves the recompence of
+their delusion, which was meet. (28)And since they thought not fit to
+hold the Deity in acknowledgment, God abandoned them to a reprobate
+mind, to practise deeds unbecoming; (29)replete with all injustice,
+whoredom, wickedness, covetousness, villany; full of envy, murder,
+contention, deceit, evil habits; whisperers, (30)backbiters,
+God-haters, contumelious, insolent, boasters, inventors of wicked
+practices, disobedient to parents, (31)unintelligent, unfaithful to
+engagements, unnatural, implacable, unmerciful: (32)who, though they
+know the righteous judgment of God, that they who live in such
+practices are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also find
+pleasure in the company of those who live in these practices.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+THEREFORE thou art inexcusable, O man, even every one that judgeth: for
+in the very thing wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest
+thyself; for thou that judgest art living in the practices of the same
+things. (2)But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth,
+against those who practise such things. (3)For thinkest thou this, O
+man, that judgest those who do such things, and doest the same, that
+thou shalt escape the judgment of God? (4)Or despisest thou the riches
+of his kindness and patience and long-suffering, ignorant that this
+goodness of God is leading thee to repentance? (5)But after thy
+obdurate and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath at the
+day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, (6)who
+will recompense to every man according to his works; (7)to those who,
+in the patient practice of good works, seek glory and honour and
+immortality--eternal life. (8)But to those who are of a contentious
+spirit, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness,
+indignation, and wrath; (9)tribulation and anguish upon every soul of
+man that doeth wickedness, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek.
+(10)But glory and honour and peace be to every man who doeth that which
+is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek: (11)for there is no
+acceptance of persons with God. (12)For as many as have sinned without
+the law, shall perish also without the law: and as many as have sinned
+under the law shall be judged by the law; (13)for the hearers of the
+law are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law shall be
+counted righteous; (14)(for when the Gentiles, who have not the law
+naturally, do the things of the law, these, though not having the law,
+are a law unto themselves: (15)which exhibit the practice of the law
+written on their hearts, their conscience also bearing its testimony,
+and their mutual reasonings at intervals bringing accusations or
+forming excuses;) (16)in the day when God shall judge the hidden things
+of men, according to my gospel by Jesus Christ.
+
+(17)Lo! thou art named a Jew, and restest on the law, and boastest in
+God, (18)and knowest the will of God, and bringest to the test the
+things that are different, being instructed out of the law; (19)and
+hast confidence that thou thyself art a leader of the blind, a light of
+those who are in darkness, (20)an instructor of the uninformed, a
+teacher of babes, holding the form of knowledge and of truth in the
+law. (21)Thou therefore who teachest another, dost thou not teach
+thyself? thou that proclaimest aloud that a man should not steal, dost
+thou steal? (22)thou that sayest, Do not commit adultery, dost thou
+commit adultery? thou that holdest idols in abomination, dost thou
+commit sacrilege? (23)thou who gloriest in the law, dishonourest thou
+God by the transgression of the law? (24)for the name of God is
+blasphemed through you among the heathen, as it is written[50]. (25)For
+circumcision indeed is advantageous, if thou practise the law: but if
+thou art a transgressor of the law, thy circumcision becomes
+uncircumcision, (26)If then the uncircumcision observe the righteous
+judgments of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be accounted for
+circumcision? (27)And the uncircumcision by nature which fulfilleth the
+law shall condemn thee, who through the letter and circumcision art a
+transgressor of the law. (28)For not he who is outwardly such, is the
+Jew; neither is that which is outward in the flesh, circumcision.
+(29)But he is a Jew who is such inwardly; and circumcision is of the
+heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not from men, but from
+God.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+WHAT then is the superiority of the Jew? or what is the advantage of
+circumcision? (2)Much in every view: the principal one indeed is, that
+the oracles of God were entrusted to them. (3)For what if some were
+unbelievers? shall their unbelief render the faithfulness of God
+ineffectual? (4)God forbid: but let God be true, though every man were
+a liar; as it is written, "That thou mayest be acknowledged just in thy
+sayings, and overcome when thou art judged[51]."
+
+(5)But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what
+shall we say? Is not God unrighteous in inflicting wrath? (I speak
+humanly).
+
+(6)God forbid: for how then shall God judge the world? (7)For if the
+truth of God by my lying hath more abundantly contributed to his glory;
+why am I notwithstanding judged as a sinner? (8)And why not admit, (as
+we are falsely reported of; and as some affirm we say,) That we should
+do evil things, that good may come? whose condemnation is just. (9)What
+then? have we pre-eminence? Not at all: for we have before proved that
+both the Jews and Greeks are all under sin; (10)as it is written,
+"There is not a just person, no not one: (11)there is none that
+understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. (12)All are turned
+aside together, they are become worthless; there is none that doeth
+good, there is not even one. (13)Their throat is an open sepulchre;
+with their tongues they have spoken craftily; the poison of asps is
+under their lips: (14)whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
+(15)their feet are swift to shed blood: (16)destruction and misery are
+in their ways. (17)And they have not known the way of peace: (18)there
+is not the fear of God before their eyes[52]."
+
+(19)Now we know that whatsoever things the law saith, it speaks to
+those who are under the law: that every mouth might be sealed up, and
+all the world become criminal before God. (20)Wherefore by the works of
+the law shall no flesh be justified before God: for by the law is the
+knowledge of sin. (21)But now distinct from the law the righteousness
+of God is manifest, receiving testimony from the law and the prophets;
+(22)the righteousness of God indeed by faith in Jesus Christ unto all
+and upon all that believe: for there is no difference: (23)for all have
+sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (24)justified freely by his
+grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus: (25)whom God
+hath proposed as the propitiatory sacrifice through faith in his blood,
+in demonstration of his justice for the remission of past sins, through
+the patience of God; (26)for a demonstration of his justice at this
+present time: that he might be just, though justifying him who is of
+the faith of Jesus.
+
+(27)Where then is boasting? It is excluded. By what law? of works? No:
+but by the law of faith. (28)We conclude therefore that by faith a man
+is justified, without works of law. (29)Is he the God of the Jews only,
+and is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, verily, of the Gentiles also:
+(30)since it is one God who will justify the circumcision by faith, and
+the uncircumcision through faith.
+
+(31)Do we then abolish the law through faith? God forbid: but on the
+contrary, we give the law stability.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+WHAT then shall we say that Abraham our father hath obtained by the
+flesh? (2)For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath cause for
+glorying; though not before God. (3)For what doth the scripture say?
+Abraham truly believed God, and it was imputed to him for
+righteousness[53]. (4)Now to him that worketh, the reward is not
+brought to account as a favour, but as a debt. (5)But to him who doth
+not work, but believeth in him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is
+reckoned in account for righteousness. (6)As David also describeth the
+blessedness of that man, to whom God imputeth righteousness without
+works, (7)"Blessed are they whose unrighteousnesses are forgiven, and
+whose sins are covered up. (8)Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will
+in nowise impute sin[54]." (9)This blessedness then, _is it_ for the
+circumcision, or for the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was
+imputed to Abraham for righteousness. (10)How then was it imputed to
+him? when circumcised, or while uncircumcised? Not when circumcised,
+but whilst uncircumcised. (11)And he received the sign of circumcision,
+as a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had when
+uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all those who believe,
+though uncircumcised; that to them also the righteousness might be
+imputed: (12)and the father of circumcision, not to those who are of
+the circumcision merely, but who also tread in the steps of the faith
+of our father Abraham, which he exercised while uncircumcised. (13)For
+not by the law _came_ the promise to Abraham and his seed, that he
+should be heir of the world, but by the righteousness of faith. (14)For
+if they who are of the law are heirs, faith becomes vain, and the
+promise is useless: (15)for the law causeth wrath: for where there is
+no law, neither is there transgression.
+
+(16)Therefore it is by faith, that it might be of grace; in order that
+the promise might be secured to all the seed; not only to that which is
+of the law, but to that which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the
+father of us all, (17)(as it is written "that I have constituted thee
+father of many nations[55],") before God, in whom he trusted, who
+quickeneth the dead, and calleth things that are not as if existing.
+(18)Who contrary to hope, in hope believed, that he should be the
+father of many nations, according to what was said, "So shall thy seed
+be[56]." (19)And not being weak in faith, he regarded not his own body
+now deadened, being about an hundred years old, nor the deadness of
+Sarah's womb: (20)for he disputed not against the promise of God with
+unbelief; but was mighty in faith, giving glory to God; (21)and enjoyed
+the fullest assurance, that what he had promised, he was able also to
+perform. (22)And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
+(23)Now it was not written for his sake only, that it was imputed to
+him; (24)but also for our sakes, to whom it will be imputed, if we
+believe in him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; (25)who was
+delivered up for our offences, and was raised again for our
+justification.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+BEING justified therefore by faith, we have peace with God through our
+Lord Jesus Christ: (2)by whom also we have had an introduction through
+faith into this grace in which we have stood fast, and are rejoicing in
+hope of the glory of God.
+
+(3)And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that
+tribulation produceth patience; (4)and patience, proof; and proof,
+hope; (5)and hope doth not make us ashamed; because the love of God is
+poured out into our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given to us.
+(6)For even then when we were without strength, Christ died in due time
+for the ungodly. (7)For scarcely for a righteous person will any one
+die: though for a good man perhaps some one might even dare to die.
+(8)But God commendeth his own love towards us, that, though we were yet
+sinners, Christ died in our stead. (9)Therefore much more, being
+justified already by his blood, shall we be saved by him from wrath.
+(10)For if, being enemies, we have been reconciled to God by the death
+of his son, much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved by his
+life.
+
+(11)And not so only, but we exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
+through whom already we have received reconciliation. (12)Therefore, as
+by one man sin entered into the world, and by sin death; even so death
+passed into all men through him, in whom all have sinned. (13)For until
+the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed if there be no
+law. (14)But death reigned from Adam unto Moses, even over those who
+have not sinned after the similitude of the transgression of Adam, who
+is a type of him that was to come.
+
+(15)But not as the transgression, so also _is_ the gift. For if by the
+transgression of one the many became dead, much more the grace of God,
+and the gift by grace, which is in that one man, Christ Jesus, hath
+abounded unto many. (16)And the gift _is_ not as for one who sinned:
+for the judgment indeed _came_ by one to condemnation, but the free
+gift _leads_ to justification from many offences. (17)For if by the
+offence of one, death reigned by that one; much more they who receive
+the abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness, shall reign
+in life by one, Christ Jesus. (18)Well then, as by the offence of one,
+_judgment issued_ against all men unto condemnation; so also by the
+righteousness of one, _the gift came_ to all men for justification unto
+life. (19)For as by the disobedience of one man the many were
+constituted sinners; so also by the obedience of one shall the many be
+constituted righteous. (20)But the law was introduced, that the offence
+might be more abundant. But where sin had abounded, there hath grace
+abounded more exceedingly: (21)that as sin had reigned by death, even
+so might grace reign through righteousness unto life eternal by Jesus
+Christ our Lord.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+THAT then shall we say? Shall we abide in sin, that grace may abound?
+(2)God forbid. We who are dead to sin, how shall we still live therein?
+(3)Do ye not know, that as many as have been baptised into Christ Jesus
+have been baptised into his death? (4)We have been buried therefore
+with him by baptism into death: that as Christ was raised from the dead
+by the glory of the Father, so also we should walk in newness of life.
+(5)For if we have been planted with him in the likeness of his death,
+so shall we be also of his resurrection: (6)knowing this, that our old
+man hath been crucified with him, that the body of sin might be
+abolished, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. (7)For he that is
+dead is discharged from sin. (8)But if we have been dead with Christ,
+we believe that we shall also live with him: (9)knowing that Christ
+being raised from the dead dieth no more; death over him hath no more
+dominion. (10)For in that he died, for sin he died once: but in that he
+liveth, he liveth to God. (11)So also do ye account yourselves dead
+indeed to sin, but living unto God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (12)Let
+not therefore sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in
+the passions thereof. (13)Neither present your members as weapons of
+unrighteousness for sin: but present yourselves to God, as alive from
+the dead, and your members as weapons of righteousness for God. (14)For
+sin shall not hold dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but
+under grace. (15)What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the
+law, but under grace? God forbid.
+
+(16)Do ye not know, that to whomsoever ye present yourselves servants
+to obey, ye are his servants to whom ye obey; if of sin unto death, or
+of obedience, unto righteousness? (17)But thanks be to God, that though
+ye were the servants of sin, ye have obeyed from the heart the model of
+doctrine into which ye were delivered. (18)Emancipated then from sin,
+ye became servants to righteousness. (19)I speak humanly, because of
+the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have presented your members
+servants to impurity and iniquity for iniquity; so now present your
+members servants to righteousness for holiness. (20)For when ye were
+the slaves of sin, ye were free from righteousness. (21)What fruit
+therefore had ye then in those things at which ye are now confounded?
+for the end of those things is death. (22)But now being set at liberty
+from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness,
+and at the end life eternal. (23)For the wages of sin is death; but the
+gift of God is life eternal in Jesus Christ our Lord.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+ARE you unacquainted, brethren, (for I am speaking to those who know
+the law,) that the law exercises dominion over a person for as long
+time as he liveth? (2)For the woman who is subject to a husband, is
+bound by the law to that husband during his life; but if the husband be
+dead, she is discharged from that husband. (3)She shall therefore
+certainly be counted an adulteress, if, her husband being alive, she be
+for another man: but if her husband is dead, she is free from the law;
+so that she shall be no adulteress, though married to another husband.
+(4)Wherefore, my brethren, ye also have become dead to the law through
+the body of Christ; that ye might be for another, who was raised from
+the dead, that we might bring forth fruit for God. (5)For when we were
+in the flesh, the sinful passions excited by the law, wrought
+powerfully in our members, to bring forth fruit unto death. (6)But now
+we have been discharged from the law, that being dead by which we were
+held fast; that we should serve in renovation of spirit, and not in the
+antiquity of the letter. (7)What then shall we say? Is the law sin? God
+forbid. Yea, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not even
+known concupiscence, unless the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.
+(8)But sin, seizing the opportunity by the law, wrought in me all
+concupiscence. For without the law sin is dead. (9)For though I lived
+without the law formerly; yet when the commandment came, sin revived,
+but I died. (10)And the commandment, which _was_ for life, the same was
+found by me for death. (11)For sin, seizing the occasion by the
+commandment, deceived me, and thereby slew me. (12)So then the law
+indeed is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
+
+(13)Did then that which is good become fatal to me? God forbid. But
+sin, that it might appear sin by that which was good _in itself_, was
+the cause of death to me; that sin through the commandment might become
+transcendantly sinful. (14)For we know that the law is spiritual; but I
+am fleshly, sold under sin. (15)For that which I am doing I approve
+not: for not the thing which I wish, that do I practise; but the very
+thing I hate, that I do. (16)But if what I would not, that I do, I
+concur with the law that it is excellent. (17)Now then no more I do
+this, but sin dwelling in me. (18)For I know that there dwelleth not in
+me (that is, in my flesh) any good thing: for to will is present with
+me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. (19)For I do not
+the good which I wish: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
+(20)If then I do that which I would not, it is no more I that do it,
+but sin that dwelleth in me. (21)I find then a law, that, when I wish
+to do good, evil is presented to me. (22)For I am delighted with the
+law of God, as respecting the inward man: (23)but I see another law in
+my members, militating against the law in my mind, and making me
+captive to the law of sin which is in my members. (24)O wretched man,
+I! who shall pluck me from the body of this death? (25)I give thanks to
+God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Well then, I myself with my mind am
+servant to the law of God; but in my flesh to the law of sin.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+THERE is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ
+Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (2)For the
+law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath liberated me from the
+law of sin and of death. (3)For that which was impossible by the law,
+inasmuch as it was impotent through the flesh, God having sent his own
+Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in that
+flesh: (4)that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled by us,
+who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (5)For they who are
+after the flesh, mind the things of the flesh; but they who are after
+the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. (6)For to be carnally minded is
+death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (7)Because the
+propensity of the flesh is inimical against God: for it is not in
+subjection to the law of God, neither indeed can it be. (8)They then
+who are in the flesh, cannot please God. (9)But ye are not in the
+flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwelleth in you.
+But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is not his. (10)But if
+Christ be in you, the body indeed is dead on account of sin; but the
+Spirit is alive through righteousness. (11)But if the Spirit of him who
+hath raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he who raised Christ
+from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his indwelling
+Spirit in you. (12)Truly then we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live
+after the flesh. (13)For if ye live after the flesh, ye are ready to
+die: but if by the Spirit ye mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall
+live. (14)For as many as are guided by the Spirit of God, they are the
+sons of God. (15)For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again
+unto fear; but ye have received a Spirit of adoption, by which we cry,
+Abba, Father. (16)The same spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that
+we are the children of God. (17)But if children, then heirs; heirs
+indeed of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be we suffer with
+him, that we may also together with him be glorified. (18)For I reckon
+that the sufferings of the present moment are not worthy to be placed
+against the future glory that shall be revealed to us. (19)For the
+eager expectation of the creation is waiting for the revelation of the
+children of God. (20)For the creation was made subject to vanity, not
+voluntarily, but by him who made it subject, (21)in hope that the same
+creation shall be emancipated from the bondage of corruption into the
+glorious liberty of the children of God. (22)For we know that the whole
+creation groaneth together and travaileth in birth to this moment.
+(23)And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of
+the Spirit, even we ourselves groan in ourselves, expecting the
+adoption, the redemption of our body. (24)For by hope we have been
+saved: now hope seen is not hope; for that which any man seeth how doth
+he yet hope for? (25)But if we hope for what we see not, we with
+patience expect it. (26)In like manner also the Spirit affords
+assistance to our infirmities: for even this, what we should pray for
+as we ought, we know not: but the same Spirit more abundantly maketh
+intercession for us with groanings unutterable. (27)Now he that trieth
+the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, for he maketh
+intercession for the saints according to God's will. (28)But we know
+that to those who love God all things work together for good, even to
+those who are called according to his purpose. (29)For whom he
+foreknew, he predestinated also to a conformity with the image of his
+Son, that he might be the first-begotten among many brethren. (30)But
+whom he predestinated, those also he called: and whom he called, those
+also he justified: but whom he justified, those also he glorified.
+
+(31)What then shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who
+_shall be_ against us? (32)He who even spared not his own Son, but
+freely delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also, together
+with him, freely give us all things? (33)Who shall put in an accusation
+against the elect of God? God? He is their justifier. (34)Who is he
+that condemneth? Christ? He died, yea, rather, also is risen again, who
+is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
+(35)Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall distress of
+circumstances, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or
+the sword? (36)As it is written, "That for thy sake we have been put to
+death the whole day long; we have been reckoned indeed as sheep for
+slaughter[57]." (37)But in all these things we are more than conquerors
+through him that loved us. (38)For I am assured that neither death, nor
+life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present,
+nor those to come, (39)nor exaltation, nor deepest depression, nor any
+other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God,
+which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+I SPEAK the truth in Christ, I lie not, (my conscience also bearing
+witness to me in the Holy Ghost,) (2)that great is my sorrow and
+unceasing the anguish in my heart. (3)For could I myself wish that an
+anathema should be from Christ upon my brethren, my kinsmen according
+to the flesh? (4)who are Israelites; whose is the adoption, and the
+glory, and the covenants, and the gift of the law, and the sacred
+service, and the promises; (5)of whom are the fathers, and from whom as
+respecting the flesh Christ sprung, who is over all, the blessed God
+for evermore. Amen.
+
+(6)Now it is not supposable that the word of God hath failed. For these
+are not all Israel, who are of Israel: (7)nor, because they are the
+seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, in Isaac shall thy seed be
+called. (8)That is, not the children of the flesh, these are the
+children of God: but the children of the promise are accounted for the
+seed. (9)For the word of promise is this, At that time will I come, and
+Sarah shall have a son. (10)And not only so; but when Rebecca also had
+conception by one, even Isaac our father; (11)(though the children were
+not yet born, nor had done any thing good or evil, that according to
+the election of God the purpose might abide, not from works, but from
+him who called;) (12)it was said unto her, "That the elder shall be
+servant to the younger[58]." (13)As it is written, "Jacob have I loved,
+but Esau have I hated[59]." (14)What shall we say therefore? Is there
+unrighteousness with God? God forbid. (15)For he saith to Moses[60], "I
+will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion
+on whom I will have compassion." (16)Well then, it is not of him that
+willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God who sheweth mercy.
+
+(17)For the scripture saith[61] to Pharaoh, "That for this very end
+have I raised thee up, that I might display in thee my power, and that
+my name may be proclaimed in all the earth." (18)Well then, he hath
+mercy on whom he will, but whom he will he hardeneth. (19)Wilt thou
+then say to me, Why yet doth he blame us? Who hath resisted his will?
+(20)Nay but, O man, who art thou that disputest against God? Shall the
+thing fashioned say to him that fashioned it, Why hast thou made me
+thus? (21)Hath not the potter power over the clay, from the same mass
+to make one vessel for an honourable use, and another for a
+dishonourable? (22)But what if God, willing to display his wrath, and
+to make known what is possible with him, hath borne with much
+long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted for perdition: (23)and that
+he might make known the riches of his glory upon the vessels of mercy
+which he had before prepared for glory: (24)even us, whom he hath
+called, not only out of the Jews, but out of the Gentiles? (25)As also
+he saith in Hosea[62], "I will call her which was not my people, my
+people; and her which was not beloved, beloved. (26)And it shall be in
+the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there
+shall they be called the sons of the living God." (27)But Isaiah[63]
+crieth concerning Israel, "Though the number of the sons of Israel be
+as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: (28)for he will
+finish the account, and cut it short in righteousness: because a
+concise account will the Lord make on the earth." (29)Even as Isaiah
+had said before[64], "Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left unto us a
+seed, we should have become as Sodom, and been made like unto
+Gomorrha."
+
+(30)What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who pursued not after
+righteousness, have attained unto righteousness, even the righteousness
+which is by faith. (31)But Israel, pursuing after the law of
+righteousness, hath not come up to the law of righteousness. (32)And
+why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as by the works of the
+law. For they stumbled against that stone of stumbling; (33)as it is
+written, "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of
+offence: and every one that believeth in him shall not be
+confounded[65]."
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+BRETHREN, the kind wish of my heart indeed, and the prayer which I
+offer to God for Israel, is for their salvation. (2)For I am a witness
+for them, that they have a zeal for God, but not according to
+knowledge. (3)For being ignorant of the righteousness which is of God,
+and seeking to establish a righteousness of their own, they have not
+submitted to the righteousness of God. (4)For Christ is the end of the
+law for righteousness to every one that believeth. (5)For Moses
+describeth the righteousness which is by the law, "That the man who
+doeth these things shall live by them[66]." (6)But the righteousness
+that is by faith speaketh thus[67], "Say not in thy heart, Who shall
+ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down:) (7)or, Who shall
+descend into the abyss?" (that is, to bring Christ up again from the
+dead.) (8)But what saith it? "The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and
+in thy heart:" that is, the word of faith which we preach; (9)That if
+thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in
+thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
+(10)For with the heart faith is exercised unto righteousness; and with
+the mouth is confession made unto salvation. (11)For the scripture
+saith[68], "Every one who believeth in him shall not be confounded."
+
+(12)For there is no difference between either Jew or Greek: for the
+same Lord of all is rich to all that call upon him. (13)"For every one
+shall be saved, whosoever calleth on the name of the Lord[69]." (14)How
+then shall they call upon him in whom they have not believed? and how
+shall they believe on him of whom they have not heard? but how shall
+they hear without a preacher? (15)and how shall they preach unless they
+are sent? as it is written[70], "How beautiful are the feet of those
+who preach the gospel of peace, of those who preach the glad tidings of
+good things!" (16)But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah
+saith, "Lord, who hath believed our report[71]?" (17)Faith then cometh
+by report, but the report by the word of God. (18)But I say, Have they
+not heard? Yea verily, "the sound of their voice is gone forth into all
+the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world[72]."
+
+(19)But I say, Did not Israel know? Moses first saith, "I will excite
+your jealousy by what is no nation, and by an ignorant people will I
+provoke you to wrath[73]." (20)But Isaiah is very bold, and saith[74],
+"I have been found by those who sought me not; I have become manifest
+to those who inquired not after me." (21)But unto Israel he saith, "All
+the day long have I stretched out my hands unto a people disobedient
+and contradicting."
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+I SAY then, Hath God rejected his people? God forbid. For I also am an
+Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. (2)God
+hath not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Know ye not what the
+scripture saith of Elias[75]? how he maketh intercession with God
+against Israel, saying, (3)"Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and
+digged down thine altars; and I only am left, and they seek my life."
+(4)But what saith the oracle of God to him? "I have left to myself
+seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal." (5)So then at
+this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of
+grace. (6)But if by grace, it is no more by works: otherwise grace is
+no more grace. But if by works, it is no more grace: otherwise work is
+no more work.
+
+(7)What then is the result? Israel hath not obtained that which it
+seeketh; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded,
+(8)as it is written[76], "God hath given them the spirit of slumber,
+eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear; unto
+this present day." (9)And David saith[77], "Let their table be for a
+snare, and for a trap, and for a stumbling-block, and for a recompence
+unto them: (10)let their eyes be blinded, that they may not see, and
+bow down their back continually."
+
+(11)I say then, Have they stumbled so as to fall? God forbid: but by
+their stumbling salvation is come to the Gentiles, to provoke them to
+jealousy. (12)For if their stumbling is the riches of the world, and
+their diminution the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their
+fulness? (13)For I address myself to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am
+indeed the apostle of the Gentiles, I exalt my ministry: (14)if by any
+means I might provoke to jealousy my flesh, and save some of them.
+(15)For if the rejection of them is the reconciliation of the world,
+what shall their recovery be, but life from the dead? (16)Now if the
+first fruits be holy, so is the mass: and if the root be holy, so are
+the branches. (17)But if some of the branches have been broken off, and
+thou though a wild olive hast been grafted in among them, and become a
+partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree; (18)boast not
+against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but
+the root thee.
+
+(19)Wilt thou say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be
+grafted in? (20)Admitted; by unbelief they were broken off, and thou
+standest by faith. Be not high minded, but fear: (21)for if God spared
+not the native branches, tremble lest he spare not thee.
+
+(22)Behold therefore the kindness and severity of God: to those indeed
+who fell, severity; but unto thee, kindness, if thou continuest in that
+kindness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. (23)But they also, if
+they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to
+graft them in again. (24)For if thou hast been cut out of the naturally
+wild olive, and contrary to nature hast been grafted into the good
+olive: how much more shall these, which are native branches, be grafted
+into their own olive tree? (25)For I would not that you should be
+ignorant, brethren, of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own
+conceits; that blindness in part is come on Israel, until the fulness
+of the Gentiles be come in. (26)And so all Israel shall be saved: as it
+is written, "The Deliverer shall go forth out of Sion, and shalt turn
+away ungodliness from Jacob; (27)and this is my covenant with them,
+When I shall take away their sins[78]." (28)As concerning the gospel
+indeed, they are now enemies for your sakes: as concerning the
+election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake. (29)For unchangeable
+are the gifts and the calling of God. (30)For as ye also in times past
+did not believe in God, but now have obtained mercy through their
+unbelief: (31)so also these now have not believed in your mercy, that
+they also might obtain mercy. (32)For God hath shut up all in unbelief,
+that he might have mercy upon all. (33)O the depth of the riches both
+of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments,
+and how incomprehensible his ways! (34)For who hath known the mind of
+the Lord, or who hath been admitted his counsellor? (35)Or who hath
+first given unto him, and it shall be repaid him again? (36)Because by
+him, and through him, and for him, are all things, to whom be glory for
+ever and ever. Amen.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+I BESEECH you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present
+your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your
+reasonable service. (2)And be not conformed to this world, but be
+transformed by the renovation of your mind, that you may prove by
+experience what is the will of God, that is good, acceptable, and
+perfect. (3)For, I say, by the grace which is given unto me, to every
+one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to
+think; but to think soberly, as God has divided to every one the
+measure of faith. (4)For as we have in one body many members, but the
+members, though many, have not the same function, (5)so we, being many,
+are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each
+other. (6)Having then different gifts according to the grace which is
+given unto us, if it be prophecy, speak according to the analogy of
+faith; (7)or if the deacon's office, be active in the service; or he
+that teacheth, in teaching; (8)or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he
+that distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth,
+with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with
+cheerfulness. (9)Let love be undissembled. Abhor that which is evil;
+cleave to that which is good. (10)In brotherly affection be tenderly
+attached to each other; in honour preferring one another: (11)not
+slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord:
+(12)rejoicing in hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer:
+(13)communicating to the wants of the saints; prompt to hospitality.
+(14)Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not. (15)Rejoice
+with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep. (16)Be of the
+same mind among each other. Affect not high things, but be
+condescending to the lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
+(17)Render to no man evil for evil. Be provident of things laudable in
+the sight of all men. (18)If possible, as far as you can, be at peace
+with all men. (19)Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto
+wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me; I will
+recompence, saith the Lord[79]." (20)If therefore thine enemy hunger,
+give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt
+heap up coals of fire on his head. (21)Be not overcome of evil, but
+overcome evil with good.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power
+but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God. (2)Wherefore he
+that sets himself against authority, resists the ordinance of God: and
+they who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation. (3)For rulers
+are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be
+afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise
+from it: (4)for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou
+doest that which is evil, tremble! for he beareth not the sword in
+vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to inflict wrath on him
+that practises what is evil. (5)Wherefore there is a necessity for
+being in subjection, not only for fear of wrath, but also for
+conscience sake. (6)For on this account pay ye taxes also: for they are
+God's ministers, continually employed on this very service. (7)Render
+therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to
+whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. (8)Owe no man
+any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath
+fulfilled the law. (9)For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou
+shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false
+witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment,
+it is comprised in this word, even in this, Thou shalt love thy
+neighbour as thyself. (10)Love doeth no ill to a neighbour; the
+fulfilment therefore of the law is love. (11)And thus do, knowing the
+time; for the hour is come that we should awake from sleep, for now our
+salvation is nearer than when we believed. (12)The night is far
+advanced, the day approaches: let us therefore put off the works of
+darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. (13)Let us walk
+becomingly as in the face of day, not in revels and drunkenness, not in
+impurities and wantonness, not in strife and envy. (14)But put ye on
+the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to gratify
+its passions.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+HIM that is weak in faith take by the hand, and enter not into niceties
+of disputes. (2)One man indeed thinketh he may eat all meats; another,
+who is weak, eateth vegetables. (3)Let not him that eateth despise him
+that eateth not, and let not him that eateth not judge him that eateth;
+for God hath accepted him. (4)Who art thou that judgest another man's
+servant? To his own master he standeth or falleth; but he shall be
+established: for God is able to establish him. (5)One man judgeth one
+day different from another day: another judgeth every day alike. Let
+every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. (6)He that observeth a
+day, to the Lord he observeth it; and he that observeth not a day, to
+the Lord he doth not observe it. He that eateth, to the Lord he eateth,
+for he giveth thanks to God; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he
+eateth not, and giveth thanks to God. (7)For no one of us liveth to
+himself, and no one dieth to himself. (8)For whether we live, to the
+Lord we live, and whether we die, to the Lord we die; whether therefore
+we live, or whether we die, we are the Lord's. (9)For to this end
+Christ both died, and rose again, and revived, that he might be the
+Lord both of the dead and of the living. (10)But thou, why judgest thou
+thy brother? And thou, why dost thou disparage thy brother? for we must
+all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ. (11)For it is written,
+"As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every
+tongue shall make confession to God[80]." (12)Assuredly then every one
+of us shall give an account of himself to God. (13)Let us therefore no
+more judge one another; but judge this rather, that no one put a
+stumbling-block or offence before his brother. (14)I know, and am
+convinced by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself;
+but to him who thinketh any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
+(15)But if by meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no more
+according to love. Do not by thy meat destroy him for whom Christ died.
+(16)Let not therefore food, which is good for you, give occasion of
+reproach. (17)For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but
+righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (18)For he who in
+these things is the servant of Christ, is acceptable to God, and
+approved of men. (19)Well then, let us earnestly pursue the things that
+conduce to peace, and the things which are for mutual edification.
+(20)For the sake of meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed
+are clean; but it is an evil thing for a man to eat, giving offence.
+(21)It is laudable not to eat flesh, or to drink wine, nor to do any
+thing whereby thy brother is stumbled, or scandalized, or weakened.
+(22)Hast thou faith, exercise it before God within thyself. Blessed is
+the man who condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth. (23)But
+he that maketh a difference between meats, if he eat is condemned,
+because he doth it not by faith: for every thing which is not of faith,
+is sin.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are
+feeble, and not to gratify ourselves. (2)Let every one of us gratify
+his neighbour in that which is good for his edification. (3)For even
+Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of
+them that reproached thee are fallen upon me[81]." (4)For whatsoever
+things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that
+by patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have hope.
+(5)Now the God of patience and consolation give you to be like-minded
+among each other, according to Christ Jesus: (6)that in one mind, with
+one mouth, ye may glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus
+Christ. (7)Therefore help one another, as Christ also hath helped us,
+for the glory of God.
+
+(8)Now I say that Jesus Christ was the minister of circumcision for the
+truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: (9)and
+that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is
+written[82], "For this cause will I confess unto thee among the
+Gentiles, and sing unto thy name." (10)And again he saith[83],
+"Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people." (11)And again[84], "Praise the
+Lord, all ye nations, and laud him, all ye people." (12)And again
+Isaiah saith, "There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that ariseth to
+reign over the Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust[85]." (13)Now
+the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace in believing, that ye
+may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Ghost.
+
+(14)And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye
+yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to
+admonish one another. (15)But I have written to you, my brethren, in
+part, with greater freedom, as refreshing your memory through the grace
+which is given to me of God; (16)that I should be the minister of Jesus
+Christ unto the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God; that the
+oblation of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy
+Ghost.
+
+(17)I have therefore cause to glory in Christ Jesus with regard to the
+things of God. (18)For I will not dare to say any thing of those things
+which Christ hath not wrought by my ministry, to engage the obedience
+of the Gentiles, by word and deed, (19)by the power of signs and
+miracles, by the might of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem,
+and in a circle quite round unto Illyricum, I have fully spread the
+gospel of Christ. (20)But I have in such manner endeavoured to preach
+the gospel, not where Christ's name had been heard, lest I should build
+upon another man's foundation: (21)but as it is written[86], "To whom
+the tidings concerning him have not reached, they shall see, and they
+who have not heard, shall understand." (22)Wherefore also I have found
+many things to hinder me from coming to you; (23)but now having no
+longer cause to detain me in these regions, and having an earnest
+desire to come unto you for many years past, (24)whenever I proceed on
+my journey into Spain, I will come unto you: for I hope on my journey
+to see you, and by you to be forwarded thither, after I shall have
+first, in a measure, fully enjoyed your society. (25)But I am now going
+to Jerusalem, to carry alms to the saints. (26)For Macedonia and Achaia
+have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the
+saints that are at Jerusalem. (27)They have been so pleased indeed, and
+their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a
+participation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to
+them in carnal things. (28)When therefore I have completed this work,
+and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain. (29)But
+I know that, when I come to you, I shall come with the fulness of the
+blessing of the gospel of Christ. (30)Now I exhort you, brethren, by
+our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you wrestle
+earnestly with me in prayers for me unto God; (31)that I may be
+delivered from those who do not believe in Judea; and that my service
+which regards Jerusalem may be kindly accepted by the saints; (32)that
+I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed
+together with you.
+
+(33)Now the God of peace be with you all! Amen.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+I NOW commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a deaconess of the
+church which is at Cenchrea: (2)that ye receive her in the Lord, as
+becometh saints, and that you assist her in every matter wherein she
+may have need of you: for she hath also been a succourer of many, and
+of me myself.
+
+(3)Salute Priscilla and Aquila my fellow-labourers in Christ Jesus:
+(4)(who for my life have laid down their own neck: to whom not only I
+give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:) (5)and the
+church which is in their house.
+
+Salute Epinetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Achaia unto
+Christ. (6)Salute Mary, who laboured in many things to serve us.
+(7)Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and fellow-prisoners, who
+are eminent among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
+(8)Salute Amplias my beloved in the Lord. (9)Salute Urban, our
+fellow-labourer in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. (10)Salute Apelles
+the approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the family of
+Aristobulus. (11)Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute those which belong
+to the family of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. (12)Salute Tryphena
+and Tryphosa, who have laboured hard in the Lord. Salute Persis the
+beloved, who laboured much in the Lord. (13)Salute Rufus elect in the
+Lord, and his mother and mine. (14)Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Dermas,
+Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them. (15)Salute
+Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the
+saints with them. (16)Salute one another with the holy kiss. The
+churches of Christ salute you. (17)Now I beseech you, brethren, keep a
+sharp eye over those who cause divisions and offences contrary to the
+doctrine ye have learned, and turn away from them. (18)For such are not
+servants to our Lord Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by
+smooth speeches and flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the
+guileless. (19)For your obedience is gone forth in report to all men. I
+rejoice therefore on your account: but I wish you to be wise indeed
+unto good, but harmless respecting evil. (20)Now the God of peace shall
+bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus
+Christ be with you. Amen.
+
+(21)There salute you Timothy, my fellow-labourer, and Lucius, and
+Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen. (22)I Tertius, who have written this
+epistle, salute you in the Lord. (23)Gaius mine host, and of the whole
+church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you,
+and Quartus a brother.
+
+(24)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. _Amen_.
+
+(25)Now to him that is able to stablish you according to my gospel, and
+the preaching of Jesus Christ, agreeable to the revelation of the
+mystery; which was concealed from all former ages, (26)but is now made
+manifest, and by the prophetical scriptures, according to the
+commandment of the eternal God, notified to all the Gentiles to bring
+them to the obedience of faith: (27)to the only wise God, through Jesus
+Christ, be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+Written to the Romans, and sent by Phoebe, a deaconess of the church in
+Cenchrea.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, a called apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and
+Sosthenes a brother, (2)to the church of God which is at Corinth,
+sanctified in Christ Jesus, to the called saints, with all those who
+invoke the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both their's
+and our's: (3)grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and
+our Lord Jesus Christ. (4)I give thanks to my God always on your
+behalf, for the grace of God which hath been given you in Christ Jesus;
+(5)that in every thing ye have been enriched by him, in all utterance,
+and all knowledge; (6)thus the testimony of Jesus hath been confirmed
+among you: (7)so that ye have not been deficient in any gift; waiting
+for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ: (8)who shall confirm you
+to the end blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (9)Faithful
+is God, by whom ye have been called into communion with his Son Jesus
+Christ our Lord.
+
+(10)Now I conjure you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
+that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no schisms among
+you; but that ye be perfectly united together in the same mind and the
+same sentiment. (11)For I have been informed concerning you, my
+brethren, by those of the family of Chloe, that there are contentions
+among you. (12)Now this I observe, that one and another of you saith, I
+am indeed of Paul; but I of Apollos; but I of Cephas; but I am of
+Christ. (13)Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye
+baptised into the name of Paul?
+
+(14)I thank God that I baptised none of you, except Crispus and Gaius;
+(15)that no man might say, I baptised into my own name. (16)And I also
+baptised the household of Stephanus: besides these, I know not if I
+baptised any other person. (17)For Christ sent me not to baptise, but
+to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of discourse, lest the cross of
+Christ should be slighted. (18)For the discourse, _the subject of which
+is_ the cross, is indeed to those who perish, folly; but to us who are
+saved it is the power of God. (19)For it is written, "I will destroy
+the wisdom of the wise, and the understanding of the intelligent will I
+make useless[87]." (20)Where is the sophist? where is the scribe? where
+is the inquisitive searcher after this world's wisdom? hath not God
+turned into folly the wisdom of this world? (21)for since in the wisdom
+of God the world by its wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the
+foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. (22)For the Jews
+demand a miracle, and the Greeks seek wisdom: (23)but we preach Christ
+crucified, to the Jews indeed an offence, and to the Greeks folly;
+(24)but to those who are called, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ the
+power of God, and the wisdom of God. (25)For this foolishness of God is
+wiser than men; and this weakness of God is stronger than men. (26)For
+ye see your calling, brethren, that not many fleshly wise, not many men
+in power, not many men of high birth, are called: (27)but the foolish
+things of this world hath God elected, that he might confound the wise;
+and the feeble things of the world hath God elected, that he might
+confound the mighty; (28)and the ignoble things of the world, and the
+despicable, hath God elected, and the things that are not, to bring to
+nought the things which are, (29)that no flesh should glory in his
+presence. (30)But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who hath been made to
+us of God wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and
+redemption: (31)that, as it is written, "He that glorieth, let him
+glory in the Lord[88]."
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+AND I, when I came to you, brethren, came not with superior excellence
+of discourse or wisdom, preaching unto you the gospel of God. (2)For I
+determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ and him
+crucified. (3)And in weakness, and in fear, and in much timidity, was I
+among you. (4)And my conversation and my preaching was not with
+persuasive words of human wisdom, but with demonstration of the Spirit,
+and of power: (5)that your faith might not stand on the wisdom of men,
+but on the power of God. (6)But we speak wisdom among the perfect: yet
+not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are
+destroying themselves: (7)but we speak the wisdom of God, which had
+been hid in mystery, which God predestined before the worlds were, for
+our glory: (8)which none of the rulers of this world have known: for if
+they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
+(9)But, as it is written[89], "The things which eye hath not seen, and
+ear hath not heard, and that have not entered into the heart of man,
+these hath God prepared for those who love him." (10)But to us hath God
+revealed them by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth out all things,
+even the depths of God. (11)For who among men knoweth the things of
+man, save the spirit of man which is in him? so also the things of God
+knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
+
+(12)Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the spirit
+which is from God; that we might know the things that are freely given
+to us of God. (13)Which things also we speak, not in discourses framed
+by human wisdom, but taught by the Spirit of God; comparing spiritual
+things with spiritual.
+
+(14)But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God:
+for they are folly to him: and he cannot know them, because they are
+spiritually discerned. (15)But the spiritual man discerneth indeed all
+things, though himself is discernible by no man. (16)For who hath known
+the mind of the Lord? who will instruct him? But we have the mind of
+Christ.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+AND I, brethren, have been unable to speak to you as unto spiritual
+men, but as to carnal, even as to babes in Christ. (2)And I have given
+you milk to drink, and not meat: for hitherto ye have not been capable
+of it, yea, even to the present moment ye are not capable of it. (3)For
+ye are still carnal: for since there are among you envy, and strife,
+and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as _other_ men? (4)For when
+one saith, I am indeed of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye
+not carnal? (5)Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but the ministers
+through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each _of us_? (6)I
+have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. (7)So then
+neither is he that planteth any thing, nor he that watereth; but God
+who giveth the increase. (8)Now he that planteth and he that watereth
+are one: but every one shall receive his own reward according to his
+own labour. (9)For we are God's fellowlabourers: ye are God's
+husbandry, ye are God's building.
+
+(10)According to the grace of God given unto me, as a skilful
+architect, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.
+But let every one take heed how he buildeth upon it. (11)For other
+foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus the
+Messiah. (12)But if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver,
+precious stones, timbers, hay, stubble; (13)every man's work shall be
+made manifest: for that day shall declare it, for it shall be laid open
+by fire; and the fire shall prove every man's work of what sort it is.
+(14)If any man's work which he hath built abide _the trial_, he shall
+receive a reward. (15)If any man's work be burnt up, he shall suffer
+loss: but himself shall be saved; yet so as through the fire.
+
+(16)Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of
+God dwelleth in you? (17)If any man prophane the temple of God, him
+will God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
+
+(18)Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you thinketh himself a
+wise man in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
+(19)For the wisdom of this world is folly in the sight of God. For it
+is written, "He entangleth the wise in their own craftiness[90]."
+(20)And again[91], "The Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise, that
+they are futile." (21)Wherefore let no man glory in men. For all things
+are your's; (22)whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or
+life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all things are
+your's; (23)and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+LET a man so account of us, as the under servants of Christ, and
+stewards of the mysteries of God. (2)Moreover it is expected of
+stewards, that a man be found faithful. (3)But it is my least
+consideration that I should be judged by you, or by human opinion: yea
+I decide not respecting myself. (4)For though I am not conscious to
+myself of any unfaithfulness, yet am I not thereby justified; but he
+that judgeth me is the Lord. (5)Wherefore judge nothing before the time
+until the Lord come, who also will bring to light the hidden things of
+darkness, and will manifest the counsels of men's hearts; and then
+shall praise be given to each from God.
+
+(6)But these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself,
+and Apollos for your sake; that in us ye might learn not to be
+attached, beyond what is written, lest one being for one _minister_, ye
+be puffed up _with prejudice_ against another. (7)For who
+distinguisheth thee? and what hast thou which thou hast not received?
+But if thou also hast received it, why dost thou glory, as if thou
+hadst not received it?
+
+(8)Now ye are full, now ye have grown rich, ye have reigned without us:
+and I wish indeed that you may reign, that we also might reign together
+with you. (9)For I think that God hath exposed us his apostles the last
+as devoted unto death. For we have been made a spectacle to the world,
+and to angels, and to men. (10)We are counted fools for Christ's sake,
+but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are mighty; ye are
+honourable persons, but we despised. (11)For even to this present hour
+we undergo hunger and thirst and nakedness, and are buffeted about, and
+have no settled abode; (12)and work hard, labouring with our own hands:
+being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it; (13)being
+injuriously spoken of, we entreat; we are made as the ordures of the
+world, as the sweepings of all things unto this day.
+
+(14)I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I
+admonish you. (15)For though ye may have ten thousand teachers in
+Christ, yet not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus through the Gospel I
+have begotten you. (16)Now I conjure you, be followers of me. (17)For
+this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my son beloved and
+faithful in Christ, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ
+Jesus, as I teach every where in every church.
+
+(18)Now some are puffed up, as though I would not really come to you.
+(19)But I will come shortly unto you, if the Lord please, and will
+know, not the prating of them that are puffed up, but the power.
+(20)For the kingdom of God is not in talk, but in power. (21)What is
+your wish? That I should come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in
+the spirit of meekness?
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+IT is generally reported that there is whoredom among you, and such
+whoredom as is not even named among the Gentiles, that one should have
+his father's wife. (2)And ye are puffed up, though ought ye not rather
+to be grieved? that he who hath done this deed might be plucked from
+the midst of you. (3)For I indeed, as absent in body, but present in
+spirit, have already, as present, passed judgment on him who hath so
+done this thing; (4)in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ye being
+assembled together and my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus
+Christ, (5)to deliver such a one over to Satan for the destruction of
+the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
+
+(6)Your glorying is not good: know ye not that a little leaven
+leaveneth the whole mass? (7)Purge out therefore the old leaven, that
+ye may be a new mass, as ye are unleavened.
+
+For our passover hath been sacrificed for us, even Christ. (8)Therefore
+let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of
+malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and
+truth.
+
+(9)I have written unto you in an epistle that you should not associate
+with fornicators. (10)Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this
+world, or the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters: for then must ye
+indeed go out of the world. (11)But now I have written unto you not to
+associate with him, if any man, professing to be a brother, be a
+fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or
+an extortioner, with such a one not even to eat. (12)For what call have
+I to judge those who are without? Do not ye judge those who are within
+_the church_? (13)But those who are without God judgeth. Put then away
+that wicked man from among yourselves.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+DARE any of you, having a matter of controversy with another, sue for
+judgment before the unjust, and not before the saints? (2)Know ye not
+that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged
+by you, are ye unworthy to be judges in the smallest matters? (3)Know
+ye not that we shall judge angels, much more things pertaining to this
+life?
+
+(4)If then ye have disputes about the things of this life, do you seat
+those on the bench who are least esteemed in the church? (5)I speak to
+you to shame you. Is it so, that there is not among you a wise man? Not
+so much as one who is able to judge between one brother and another?
+(6)But brother goes to law with brother, and this before the
+unbelievers. (7)Now verily therefore there is altogether a fault among
+you, because ye have law-suits one with another. Why do ye not rather
+submit to the wrong? Why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be
+defrauded? (8)But ye do wrong and defraud, and that the brethren.
+
+(9)Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of
+God? Be not deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor
+adulterers, nor effeminate, nor sodomites, (10)nor thieves, nor the
+covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit
+the kingdom of God. (11)Yet such were some of you: but ye have been
+washed, but ye have been sanctified, but ye have been justified in the
+name of the Lord Jesus, and by the spirit of our God.
+
+(12)All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient; all
+things are lawful for me, but I will not put myself under the power of
+any. (13)Meats are for the belly, and the belly for meats; but God will
+destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for whoredom, but for the
+Lord, and the Lord for the body. (14)And God hath both raised up the
+Lord, and will raise us up by his own power.
+
+(15)Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? Taking then
+the members of Christ, shall I make them members of an harlot? God
+forbid.
+
+(16)Do you not know that he that is joined to an harlot is one body
+with her? For they two, saith he, shall be "one flesh[92]." (17)But he
+that is joined to the Lord is one spirit.
+
+(18)Flee whoredom. Every other sin which a man may commit is without
+the body; but he who committeth whoredom sinneth against his own body.
+(19)Do ye not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost,
+which is in you, which ye have from God, and ye are not your own?
+(20)For ye have been bought with a price: glorify then God in your
+body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+NOW with regard to those things concerning which ye have written unto
+me, it were good for a man not to touch a woman. (2)But because of the
+whoredoms, let every man have his own wife, and every wife her own
+husband.
+
+(3)Let the husband render to the wife due benevolence, and in like
+manner also the wife to the husband. (4)The wife hath not power over
+her own body, but the husband: in like manner also the husband has not
+power over his own body, but the wife. (5)Defraud not one another,
+except it may be by consent occasionally, that ye may have more leisure
+for fasting and prayer; and come together again, lest Satan tempt you
+through your incontinence. (6)But in this I speak my opinion only, not
+authoritatively. (7)For I would that all men were even as myself: but
+every man hath his peculiar gift from God, one of this sort, and
+another of that. (8)I say then to the unmarried and the widows, that it
+is becoming them if they abide as I am. (9)But if they have not the
+gift of continence, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to
+burn. (10)But to the married not I command, but the Lord, That the wife
+be not separated from the husband: (11)and even if she should be
+separated, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband:
+and let not the husband put away his wife.
+
+(12)But to the others I speak, not the Lord, If any brother hath a wife
+unbelieving, yet she chuseth to dwell with him, let him not put her
+away. (13)And the wife which hath a husband not a believer, and he
+chuses to dwell with her, let her not put him away. (14)For the husband
+that believeth not is sanctified by the wife, and the wife who
+believeth not is sanctified by the husband: else indeed your children
+were unclean, but now are they holy. (15)But if the unbelieving person
+depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in
+these cases, but God hath called us unto peace.
+
+(16)For how knowest thou, O wife, but thou shalt save thy husband? and
+how knowest thou, O husband, but thou shalt save thy wife?
+(17)Nevertheless as God has bestowed the gift on every man as the Lord
+hath called every man, so let him walk, and so I give command in all
+the churches.
+
+(18)Is any man called being circumcised? let him not affect
+uncircumcision. Is any man called in uncircumcision? let him not be
+circumcised. (19)Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is
+nothing, but the observance of the commandments of God.
+
+(20)Let every one abide in the calling in which he is called. (21)Art
+thou called being a slave? let it give thee no concern; but if thou
+canst also obtain thy freedom, rather make use of it. (22)For he that
+is called in the Lord, being a slave, is the Lord's freed man: in like
+manner also, he that is called, being a free man, is the servant of
+Christ. (23)Have you been redeemed with a price? become not the slaves
+of men. (24)Let every one, brethren, in the vocation wherein he is
+called, therein abide with God.
+
+(25)Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I
+offer my opinion, as having obtained mercy from the Lord to be
+faithful. (26)I think then that this is becoming, considering our
+present straits, that it is proper for a man to be thus. (27)Art thou
+bound to a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife?
+seek not a wife. (28)But if thou shouldst marry, thou hast not sinned;
+and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned; though such will have
+tribulation in the flesh; but I spare you.
+
+(29)Now this I say, brethren, that the time is short. The conclusion
+is, that even they who have wives, should be as though they had not;
+(30)and they who weep as though they wept not; and they who rejoice as
+though they rejoiced not; and they that purchase as though they
+possessed not; (31)and they who use this world, as not abusing it: for
+the fashion of this world passeth away. (32)But I would have you to be
+free from anxiety. He who is unmarried is anxious for the things of the
+Lord, how he shall please the Lord: (33)but he who is married is
+anxious about the things of the world, how he shall please his wife.
+(34)A wife and a virgin hath different pursuits: the unmarried woman is
+anxious about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body
+and spirit; but the married woman is anxious about the things of the
+world, how she shall please her husband. (35)Now I say this for your
+own advantage, and not that I should lay a snare in your way, but as
+what is seemly, and that you may wait on the Lord without distraction.
+(36)But if a person supposes it would be unseemly for a virgin of his
+if she should pass the flower of her age _in celibacy_, and that duty
+directs it should be so, let him do as he is inclined, he doth not sin:
+let such marry. (37)But he that is stedfast in his heart, not having
+any necessity, but retaineth power over his own inclination, and hath
+determined this in his heart that he will preserve his own virgin
+state, doeth well. (38)Wherefore though he who giveth in marriage doeth
+well, yet he who avoids a matrimonial connection, doeth better.
+
+(39)The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth: but if
+her husband be dead, she is free to be married to whomsoever she will,
+but only in the Lord. (40)But she is more blessed if she abide as she
+is, in my opinion: and I think I have the spirit of God.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+NOW concerning the things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have
+knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth. (2)But if any man
+conceit that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought
+to know. (3)But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
+
+(4)Now concerning eating things sacrificed unto idols: we know that an
+idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
+(5)For though there are gods so called, whether celestial or
+terrestrial, (as _of this sort_ there are gods many, and lords many;)
+(6)but to us there is one God, the Father; of whom are all things, and
+we for him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we
+by him. (7)Howbeit there is not in all men this knowledge; but some
+having conscientious respect for the idol to this moment, eat the meat
+as sacrificed to the idol; and their conscience being weak, is defiled.
+(8)But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither if we eat are we the
+better, or if we eat not are we the worse. (9)But take heed that this
+power of yours become not an occasion of stumbling to the weak. (10)For
+if any man see thee that hast knowledge, sitting in an idol's temple,
+shall not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat what
+is sacrificed to idols? (11)And the weak brother will be destroyed by
+thy knowledge, for whom Christ died. (12)But when ye sin so against the
+brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
+(13)Wherefore if meat give occasion of offence to my brother, I will in
+no wise eat meat for ever, that I give no cause of offence to my
+brother.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AM I not an apostle? am I not a free man? have I not seen Jesus Christ
+our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? (2)If I am not an apostle
+unto others, doubtless I am to you: for ye are the seal of my apostolic
+mission in the Lord. (3)My apology to those who interrogate me is this,
+(4)Have we not power to eat and drink? (5)Have we not power to carry
+about with us a sister wife, as do also the other apostles, even the
+brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? (6)or I alone and Barnabas, have we
+not power to forbear labour? (7)Who goeth at any time to war at his own
+expences? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit of it?
+or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
+(8)Speak I these things _rationally_ as a man, or doth not the law
+speak the same things? (9)for in the law of Moses it is written, "Thou
+shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox which treadeth out the corn[93]."
+Doth God take care for oxen? (10)or saith he it altogether for our
+sakes? For our sakes doubtless it was written; because he who ploweth
+ought to plow in hope, and he who soweth in hope should be partaker of
+his hope. (11)If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great
+thing if we should reap your corporal things? (12)if others partake of
+this power over you, ought not we much more? But we have not used this
+power, and we suffer all things, that we might not put any obstruction
+in the way of the gospel of Christ.
+
+(13)Know ye not that they who are employed about the holy things, are
+fed from the temple? and they who serve at the altar, partake with the
+altar? (14)So also the Lord hath commanded to those who preach the
+gospel, that they should live by the gospel. (15)But I have used
+nothing of these things, nor have I written indeed these things, that
+it should be so done respecting me; for it would become me to die
+rather than that any man should make my glorying void. (16)For though I
+preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid
+upon me, yea verily woe is to me if I preach not the gospel. (17)For if
+I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I am
+entrusted with the dispensation _of it_. (18)What then is my reward?
+That when I preach the gospel, I may put the gospel of Christ to no
+expence, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
+
+(19)For though I be free from all men, I have made myself the servant
+of all, that I might gain the more. (20)And I became to the Jews as a
+Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to those under the law, as under the
+law, that I might gain those who are under the law; (21)to those who
+are without law, as without law (not as being without law to God, but
+under the law to Christ), that I might gain those who were without law.
+(22)I became to the weak as weak, that I might gain the weak; I became
+all things to all men, that by every means I might save some. (23)And
+this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be a partaker of it with
+you.
+
+(24)Know ye not that they who run on the course, all run indeed, yet
+but one obtaineth the price? So run, that ye may obtain. (25)And every
+one who contendeth _in the games_ is temperate in all things: they
+indeed therefore do it that they may receive a corruptible crown, but
+we an incorruptible. (26)I therefore so run not as uncertainly; so do I
+exercise with my fists, not as striking the air: (27)but I beat down my
+body, and bring it into subjection, that I may not by any means, after
+having preached to others, myself become reprobate.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+BUT I would not that you should be ignorant, brethren, that our fathers
+were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; (2)and were
+all baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; (3)and did all eat
+the same spiritual meat; (4)and did all drink the same spiritual drink:
+for they drank of that spiritual rock which followed them; but that
+rock was Christ. (5)Nevertheless with the most of them God was not well
+pleased, for they were destroyed in the wilderness.
+
+(6)Now these things were examples for us, that we might not be coveters
+of evil things, as they also coveted. (7)Neither be ye idolaters as
+some of them; as it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink,
+and rose up to sport themselves[94]." (8)Neither let us commit
+whoredom, as some of them also committed, and in one day fell
+twenty-three thousand[95]. (9)Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of
+them also tempted[96], and were destroyed by serpents. (10)Neither
+murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and perished by the
+destroyer[97]. (11)Now all these things happened unto them as examples,
+but they are written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages
+are come. (12)Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed
+lest he fall.
+
+(13)No temptation hath overtaken you, but what is common to men. And
+God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted beyond what ye
+are able to bear; but will with the temptation make also a way to
+escape, that ye may be able to bear up under it.
+
+(14)Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. (15)I speak as unto wise
+men: judge ye what I say. (16)The cup of blessing which we bless, is it
+not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is
+it not the communion of the body of Christ? (17)For we, though many,
+are one loaf, one body; for we all partake of that one loaf.
+
+(18)Behold Israel after the flesh. Are not they who eat of the
+sacrifices partakers with the altar? (19)What do I say then? that an
+idol is any thing, or that which is sacrificed to an idol is any thing?
+(20)But that what the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to daemons,
+and not to God: and I would not have you in communion with daemons.
+(21)Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of daemons: ye
+cannot be partakers of the table of the Lord, and the table of daemons.
+(22)Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
+
+(23)All things are lawful for me, but all things are not profitable;
+all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. (24)Let no man
+seek his own gratification, but every one another's good.
+
+(25)Every thing which is sold in the shambles eat, asking no question
+for conscience sake; (26)"for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness
+thereof[98]." (27)And if any one of those, who do not believe, invite
+you, and ye incline to go, eat every thing set before you, asking no
+question for conscience sake. (28)But if any person say unto you, This
+is an idol's sacrifice, eat not of it, for his sake who pointed it out,
+and for conscience sake. For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness
+thereof. (29)Conscience indeed I say, not merely thine own, but that of
+the other person.
+
+(30)For why is my liberty abridged by another's conscience? If I truly
+with thanksgiving am a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for
+which I give thanks?
+
+(31)Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all
+things to the glory of God. (32)Give no occasion of stumbling either to
+the Jews or the Gentiles, or the church of God: (33)even as I please
+all men, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, that they
+may be saved.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+BE ye imitators of me, as I am of Christ. (2)Now I praise you,
+brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and hold fast the
+injunctions as I delivered them unto you. (3)But I desire you to take
+notice that the head of every man is Christ; but the head of the woman
+is the man, and the head of Christ is God. (4)Every man praying or
+prophesying, holding _a veil_ over his head, dishonoureth his head;
+(5)but every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled,
+dishonoureth her head; for it is one and the same thing, as if she were
+shaven. (6)For if the woman be not veiled, let her hair be clipped: but
+if it would be scandalous for a woman to appear clipped or shaved, let
+her be veiled. (7)For a man indeed ought not to veil his head, being
+the image and the glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man.
+(8)For the man is not from the woman, but the woman from the man.
+(9)Also the man was not created for the woman, but the woman for the
+man. (10)Therefore ought the woman to retain upon her head _this badge
+of authority_, because of the angels _of the churches_.
+(11)Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, nor the woman
+without the man in the Lord. (12)For as the woman was taken out of the
+man, so also is the man by the woman: but all things are of God.
+(13)Judge among yourselves, is it decent for a woman to be praying to
+God without a covering? (14)Does not even nature itself teach you, that
+if a man wear long flowing hair it is a dishonour to him? (15)But if a
+woman let her hair flow, it is an ornament to her; for the hair was
+given her for a covering, (16)But if any man mean to be contentious
+about it, we have no such custom, nor the churches of God.
+
+(17)But in the matter I am going to denounce, I do not commend you,
+that ye meet together not for the better, but for the worse. (18)For in
+the first place, when ye assemble in the church, I hear that there are
+divisions among you; and I partly believe it. (19)For there must be
+heresies among you, that they who are the tried ones, may be made
+manifest among you.
+
+(20)When therefore ye assemble in the same place, it is not to eat the
+Lord's supper. (21)For one in the eating it taketh before another his
+own supper: and one is hungry, and another drinks to excess. (22)What!
+have ye not houses to eat in and to drink? or despise ye the church of
+God, and make those ashamed who have none? What shall I say unto you?
+shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. (23)For I received of the
+Lord what also I delivered to you, That the Lord Jesus, in the night in
+which he was betrayed, took a loaf: (24)and when he had blessed it, he
+brake it, and said, Take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for
+you: do this in remembrance of me. (25)In like manner also he took the
+cup, after they had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my
+blood: this do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. (26)For
+as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew forth the
+death of the Lord till he come. (27)Wherefore, whosoever eateth of this
+bread, or drinketh the cup of the Lord unworthily, he is guilty of the
+body and blood of the Lord. (28)But let a man examine himself, and so
+let him eat of the bread, and drink of the cup. (29)For he that eateth
+and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh condemnation to himself,
+not distinguishing the Lord's body. (30)For this cause many are
+diseased and infirm among you, and some asleep _in death_. (31)For if
+we thoroughly judged ourselves, we should not be judged of the Lord.
+(32)But being judged, we are corrected by the Lord, that we might not
+be condemned with the world. (33)Wherefore, when ye meet together to
+eat the Lord's supper, wait for one another. (34)And if any man be
+hungry, let him eat at home; that ye meet not together for
+condemnation. And the other matters I will regulate when I come.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+NOW concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you
+ignorant. (2)Ye know that ye were Gentiles, drawn away after the idols
+that are dumb, even as ye have been led. (3)Wherefore I advertise you,
+that no man speaking by the Spirit of God, call Jesus anathema: and no
+man can say, Lord Jesus, but by the Holy Ghost. (4)But there are
+diversities of gifts, though the same Spirit. (5)And there are
+diversities of services, but the same Lord. (6)And there are
+diversities of mighty operations, but it is the same God who worketh
+all in all.
+
+(7)Now to every one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for
+usefulness. (8)For to one man by the Spirit is given wise discourse;
+but to another speech _communicative_ of knowledge by the same Spirit;
+(9)to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing
+_diseases_ by the same Spirit; (10)to another miraculous powers; to
+another prophecy; to another discernments of spirits; to another
+different kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
+(11)but all these things worketh that one and the same Spirit,
+distributing peculiar gifts to every one even as he wills. (12)For as
+the body is one, and hath many members, but all the members of that one
+body, though many, are one body: so also is Christ. (13)For by one
+Spirit we all have been baptised into one body, whether Jews or Greeks,
+whether slaves or free men; and we have all been made to drink into one
+Spirit. (14)For the body is not one member, but many. (15)If the foot
+should say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it, on
+this account, not of the body? (16)And if the ear should say, Because I
+am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it not therefore of the body?
+(17)If the whole body were eye, where were the hearing? If the whole
+were hearing, where were the smelling? (18)But now hath God placed the
+members, every one of them in the body, as he hath chosen. (19)But if
+the whole were one member, where were the body? (20)But now the members
+indeed are many, but the body one. (21)Nor can the eye say to the hand,
+I have no need of thee: or again the head to the feet, I have no need
+of you. (22)Yea, much more the members of the body, which appear to be
+more feeble, are necessary: (23)and those parts which we esteem as the
+more dishonourable of the body, on them we bestow more abundant honour,
+and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. (24)For our
+comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered together the body,
+giving more abundant honour to that part which lacked: (25)that there
+might be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the
+same care one for another. (26)And if one member suffer, all the
+members suffer with it; and if one member be exalted, all the members
+rejoice with it. (27)Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in
+particular. (28)And these also hath God placed in the church, first
+apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, next miracles, then
+gifts of healings, helpers, directors, different kinds of tongues.
+(29)Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all
+workers of miracles? (30)have all gifts of healings? do all speak with
+tongues? do all interpret? (31)But zealously seek the gifts that are
+the best: and yet I shew unto you a more transcendently excellent way.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+THOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not
+love, I am become as sounding brass, and tinkling cymbal. (2)And though
+I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries, and all manner of
+science; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains,
+but have not love, I am nothing. (3)And if I deal out all my goods in
+alms, and deliver up my body that I should be burned, but have not
+love, I am nothing advantaged by it. (4)Love is long-suffering, is
+kind; love envieth not; love is no vain boaster, is not inflated _with
+pride_, (5)doth not act unseemly, seeketh not her own advantage, is not
+passionate, thinketh no evil; (6)rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but
+rejoiceth in the truth; (7)beareth all things, believeth all things,
+hopeth all things, endureth all things. (8)Love never faileth: but if
+there be prophetic gifts, they shall be no more; if tongues, they shall
+cease; if science, it shall vanish away. (9)For we know partially, and
+prophesy partially. (10)But when that which is perfect cometh, then
+that which is in part shall be done away. (11)When I was a child, I
+spake as a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child: but when
+I grew a man, I put away childish things. (12)For now we see by
+reflected light, indistinctly; but then face to face: now I know
+partially; but then shall I know even as I am known. (13)But now
+abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greater of these is
+love.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+FOLLOW earnestly after love, and zealously seek spiritual gifts, but
+rather that ye may prophesy. (2)For he that speaketh in an unknown
+tongue, speaketh not to men, but to God: for no man understandeth him;
+although in spirit he speaketh mysterious truths. (3)But he that
+prophesieth, addresseth men for edification, and exhortation, and
+consolation. (4)He that speaketh in an unknown tongue, edifieth
+himself; but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church. (5)Now I could
+wish that you all spake with tongues, but rather that ye should
+prophesy: for greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh
+with tongues, except he interpret also, that the church may receive
+edification. (6)Now I, brethren, if I should come unto you, speaking in
+unknown languages, what should I profit you, unless I should speak to
+you _intelligibly_ by revelation, or by science, or by prophecy, or by
+doctrine? (7)In like manner things inanimate, giving sound, whether the
+pipe, or the harp, unless they express a distinction in their tones,
+how shall it be known what is piped, or what is harped? (8)For if the
+trumpet also give an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for the
+battle? (9)So also ye, unless with the tongue you speak an intelligible
+discourse, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will speak to
+the air. (10)For though there are so many different kinds of languages
+in the world, yet is not one of them without its meaning. (11)If
+therefore I know not the force of the expression, I shall be to him
+that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian
+unto me. (12)So also ye, if ye zealously affect spiritual gifts, seek
+that ye may abound in them for the edification of the church.
+(13)Therefore let him who speaketh in an unknown tongue, pray that he
+may interpret also. (14)For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit
+prayeth, but my mind produces no fruit. (15)What then is my object? I
+will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also:
+I will sing psalms with the spirit, and I will sing psalms with the
+understanding also. (16)Else, though thou bless God in spirit, how
+shall he who filleth the place of an illiterate man, say Amen after thy
+thanksgiving, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest? (17)For thou
+indeed givest thanks to God well, but another man is not edified by it.
+(18)I thank my God, that I speak with different tongues more than you
+all: (19)but in the church I had rather speak five words with my
+understanding, that I may instruct others also, than ten thousand words
+in an unknown tongue.
+
+(20)Brethren, be not children in your minds: though in naughtiness be
+ye children, but in your minds be men complete. (21)In the law it is
+written, "That with other tongues, and with other lips, will I speak to
+this people: and even thus will they not attend to me, saith the
+Lord[99]." (22)Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to those that
+believe, but to those who do not believe: but the gift of prophecy is
+not for those who are infidels, but for believers. (23)If then the
+whole church assemble together in the same place, and all speak
+different tongues, and there come in illiterate persons, or infidels,
+will they not say ye are mad? (24)But if all prophesy, and any infidel
+or illiterate person come in, he receives conviction from all, he is
+judged of all: (25)and thus the secrets of his heart are made manifest;
+and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, declaring that
+God verily is among you.
+
+(26)How comes it then, brethren, that when ye assemble together, every
+one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a
+revelation, hath an interpretation? Let all things be done to
+edification. (27)If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by
+two, or at most by three, and one after another; and let one interpret.
+(28)But if there be not an interpreter, let him be silent in the
+church; but let him speak to himself and to God. (29)Let the prophets
+two or three speak, and let the others judge. (30)But if any thing
+should be revealed to one sitting by, let the first be silent. (31)For
+ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all be
+comforted. (32)And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the
+prophets. (33)For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as
+in all the churches of his saints.
+
+(34)Let your women be silent in the churches: for it is not permitted
+to them to speak: but to be in subjection, as also the law saith[100].
+(35)But if they will learn any thing, let them ask their own husbands
+at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. (36)Went
+the word of God from you? or came it unto you only? (37)If any man
+thinketh that he is a prophet, or spiritually gifted, let him
+acknowledge that the things which I write unto you are the commandments
+of the Lord. (38)But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
+(39)Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid
+not to speak with tongues. (40)Let all things be done with propriety,
+and orderly.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+NOW I make known unto you, brethren, the gospel which I have preached
+unto you, and which ye have received, in which also ye have stood fast;
+(2)by which also ye are saved; if ye cleave to that word I have
+preached to you, except haply ye have believed in vain. (3)For I
+delivered to you among the first things that which I also had received,
+that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures; (4)and that
+he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the
+scriptures: (5)and that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
+(6)afterwards he appeared before five hundred brethren at once; of whom
+the greater number remain alive unto this hour, but some also are gone
+to rest. (7)Afterwards he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
+(8)And last of all he was seen also by me, who am but as an abortion.
+(9)For I am the least of the apostles, who am not meet to be called an
+apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. (10)But by the grace
+of God I am what I am: and his grace which was given to me was not in
+vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all; yet not I, but the
+grace of God which was with me. (11)Therefore whether I or they, so we
+preach, and so ye believed.
+
+(12)But if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some
+among you, that there is no resurrection of the dead? (13)But if there
+is no resurrection of the dead, neither is Christ risen: (14)and if
+Christ be not risen, vain indeed is our preaching, and vain also your
+faith. (15)Yea, and we also are found false witnesses for God; because
+we have testified on the behalf of God, that he raised up Christ: whom
+he raised not up, if indeed the dead are not raised. (16)For if the
+dead are not raised, neither is Christ risen: (17)and if Christ be not
+risen, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. (18)Then also they
+who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. (19)If in this life
+only we have hope in Christ, we are more miserable than all other men.
+
+(20)But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruit
+of those who have fallen asleep. (21)For since by man came death, by
+man came also the resurrection of the dead. (22)For as in Adam all are
+dead, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. (23)But every one in
+his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; afterwards those that are
+Christ's at his appearing. (24)Then cometh the end, when he shall
+deliver up the kingdom to God, and the Father; when he shall have
+destroyed every dominion and every authority and power. (25)For he must
+reign, until he hath put all enemies under his feet. (26)The last enemy
+shall be destroyed, death. (27)For he hath put all things under his
+feet. But when he saith, that all things are put under him, it is
+evident that there is an exception of him, who subjected all things to
+him. (28)But when he shall have put all things under him, then also the
+Son himself shall be subjected to him who put all things under him,
+that God may be all in all. (29)Else what will they do who are
+baptised? for the dead, if wholly dead they rise no more. Why are they
+then baptised for the dead? (30)and why do we also expose ourselves to
+danger every hour? (31)I solemnly declare by all the joy over you which
+I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. (32)If after the manner
+of men I have fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, of what advantage
+would it be to me, if the dead did not rise again? shall we eat and
+drink; because to-morrow we die? (33)Be not deceived: evil
+conversations corrupt good manners. (34)Awake as the righteous, and sin
+not; for some have an ignorance of God: I speak this to your shame.
+
+(35)But will any man say, How are the dead raised up? and with what
+body do they come? (36)Thou fool! what thou sowest is not quickened
+except it die: (37)and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not the body
+which shall be afterwards, but the bare grain, perhaps of wheat, or of
+some of the other seeds: (38)but God giveth it a body as he pleaseth,
+and to each of the seeds its peculiar body.
+
+(39)All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of
+men, and another flesh of cattle, and another of fishes, and another of
+birds. (40)Also there are celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but
+the glory of the celestial is one, and that of the terrestrial another.
+
+(41)There is one glory of the sun; and another glory of the moon, and
+another glory of the stars: for star differeth from star in glory.
+(42)So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption;
+it is raised in incorruption: (43)it is sown in dishonour; it is raised
+in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: (44)it is sown
+an animal body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is an animal body,
+and there is a spiritual body. (45)And so it is written, There was a
+first man Adam a living soul; a last Adam a quickening spirit. (46)But
+that which is spiritual was not first, but that which is animal; and
+afterward that which is spiritual. (47)The first man was of the earth,
+earthly; the second man was the Lord from heaven. (48)As is the
+earthly, so are they also that are earthly: and as is the heavenly,
+such also are they that are heavenly. (49)And as we have borne the
+image of the earthly, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
+
+(50)But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the
+kingdom of God: neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
+(51)Behold, I shew you a mystery; we shall not indeed all sleep, but we
+shall all be changed, (52)in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at
+the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be
+raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (53)For that which is
+corruptible must put on incorruption, and that which is mortal must put
+on immortality. (54)So when that which is corruptible shall have put on
+incorruption, and that which is mortal shall have put on immortality,
+then shall come to pass the saying which is written, Death is swallowed
+up in victory. (55)O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy
+victory? (56)The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the
+law. (57)But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our
+Lord Jesus Christ. (58)Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be stedfast,
+unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your
+labour is not in vain in the Lord.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+NOW concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I have given
+an order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. (2)On the first day
+of the week let every one of you set apart with himself, treasuring it
+up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I come there may be
+then no gatherings. (3)But when I come, whosoever you shall approve by
+letters, those will I send to carry your charity to Jerusalem. (4)But
+if it be of importance that I should go also, they shall go with me.
+(5)Now I will come unto you when I have passed through Macedonia (for I
+am passing through Macedonia); (6)and perhaps I shall abide with you,
+yea and winter with you, that you may send me forward whithersoever I
+go. (7)For I will not see you now in passing, but I hope to remain some
+considerable time with you if the Lord permit. (8)But I shall abide at
+Ephesus until the Pentecost: (9)for there is opened to me a great door,
+and effectual, and there are many adversaries.
+
+(10)But if Timothy come, see that he may be among you without fear: for
+he worketh the Lord's work, as I also do. (11)Let no man therefore
+treat him with disrespect; but forward him on his way in peace, that he
+may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
+
+(12)As concerning brother Apollos, I besought him much that he would
+come to you with the brethren; but it was not at all his wish to come
+at this time: but he will come when he can find a good opportunity.
+
+(13)Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong. (14)Let
+all your concerns be transacted in love.
+
+(15)Now I exhort you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that
+it is the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to
+the ministry of the saints:) (16)wherefore submit yourselves to such,
+and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.
+
+(17)I rejoice in the arrival of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and
+Achaicus; because what was lacking from you, they have supplied.
+(18)For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; respect therefore such
+men.
+
+(19)The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you
+much in the Lord, with the church which is in their house. (20)All the
+brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
+
+(21)The salutation of Paul with mine own hand. (22)If any man love not
+the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha.
+
+(23)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (24)My love be with
+you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
+
+The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by
+Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timothy.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy a
+brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints
+which are in all Achaia: (2)grace unto you, and peace from God our
+Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+(3)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
+of mercies, and God of all consolation; (4)who comforteth us in all our
+tribulation, that we might be able to comfort those who are in all
+tribulation, by the consolation with which we ourselves are comforted
+of God. (5)Because as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so through
+Christ aboundeth also our consolation. (6)But whether we be afflicted,
+it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectually wrought
+by patient endurance of the same sufferings which we also suffer; or if
+we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. (7)And our
+hope of you is sure, knowing that as ye are partakers of the
+sufferings, so also of the consolation.
+
+(8)For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of the tribulation
+which came to us in Asia, that above measure we have been burdened
+beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life: (9)for we
+ourselves, in ourselves have received the sentence of death, that we
+should have no confidence in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the
+dead. (10)Who from so imminent a prospect of death hath delivered us,
+and still delivers: in whom we trust also that he will yet deliver us:
+(11)ye also labouring together for us in prayer, that from many persons
+thanks may be given on our behalf for the gifts bestowed on us by many.
+
+(12)For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in
+simplicity and godly sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the
+grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and peculiarly
+towards you. (13)For we write no other things to you than those which
+you know and acknowledge; and I trust also ye will acknowledge them
+even to the end. (14)As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we
+are your glory, as also ye are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
+
+(15)And in this confidence I was intending to come unto you a second
+time, that ye might receive a second blessing; (16)and through you to
+pass into Macedonia, and again from Macedonia return unto you, and by
+you to be forwarded on my journey towards Judea. (17)Such then being my
+intention, did I indeed change it with levity? or the things which I
+purpose, do I purpose after the flesh, that with me there should be
+yea, yea, and nay, nay? (18)But as sure as God is true, our word to you
+was not yea and nay. (19)For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was
+preached among you by us--by me and Silvanus and Timotheus--was not yea
+and nay, but there was yea in him; (20)for all the promises of God in
+him are yea, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us.
+
+(21)Now he that confirmeth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us,
+is God; (22)who also hath put his seal upon us, and given us the
+earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
+
+(23)But I appeal to God as a witness unto my soul, that to spare you I
+have not yet come to Corinth: (24)not that we have dominion over your
+faith, but are fellow-helpers of your joy; for by faith ye stand.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+BUT I prescribed to myself this rule, not to come again to you with
+sorrow. (2)For if I make you sorry, who is he that maketh me glad, but
+he that is made sorrowful by me? (3)And I have written unto you for
+this very purpose, that I might not, when I come to you, have sorrow
+from those in whom I ought to rejoice, having confidence in you all,
+that my joy is the joy of you all. (4)For out of much affliction and
+anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears, not that ye should
+be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more
+abundantly towards you.
+
+(5)Now if any person hath given cause for grief, he hath not grieved me
+_merely_, but partly all of you; that I may add no farther burden.
+(6)Sufficient for such person is that chastisement which hath been
+inflicted by the majority of you. (7)Wherefore, on the contrary, ye
+rather ought to forgive and comfort him, lest such a one be swallowed
+up with excess of sorrow. (8)Wherefore I exhort you to confirm your
+love towards him. (9)For to this end also have I written, that I may
+know by this proof of you if ye are obedient in all things. (10)But to
+whomsoever ye forgive any thing, so do I; and if I forgive any thing,
+to whom I forgive, for your sakes I do it, in the person of Jesus
+Christ, (11)that no advantage be gained over us by Satan; for we are
+not ignorant of his devices.
+
+(12)But when I came to Troas to preach the Gospel of Christ, though a
+door was opened unto me by the Lord, (13)I had no test in my spirit on
+my not finding there Titus my brother: so taking my leave of them I
+went forth unto Macedonia. (14)But thanks be to God, who causeth us
+always to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his
+knowledge by us in every place. (15)For we are a sweet odour of Christ
+to God in those who are saved, and in those who perish. (16)To the one
+we are the odour of death unto death, to the other the odour of life
+unto life: and who is sufficient for these things? (17)For we are not
+as the many, adulterating the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as
+of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+DO we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some,
+commendatory letters to you, or commendatory letters from you? (2)Ye
+are our letter written in our hearts, acknowledged and read of all men:
+(3)because ye are manifestly seen to be the letter of Christ, of which
+we have been the secretaries, written not with ink, but by the Spirit
+of the living God, not on tables of stone, but on the fleshly tables of
+the heart. (4)And such confidence have we through Christ towards God:
+(5)not that we are sufficient of ourselves to account any thing of
+ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God. (6)Who hath made us also able
+ministers of the new testament, not of the letter but of the spirit;
+for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
+
+(7)For if the ministry of death in letters graven on stone, was
+attended with glory, so that the children of Israel could not keep
+their eyes fixed upon the countenance of Moses, because of the glory of
+his countenance, though _soon_ evanescent; (8)how much more will not
+the ministry of the Spirit be attended with glory? (9)For if the
+ministry of condemnation is glory, much more doth the ministry of
+righteousness excel in glory. (10)For that which was glorious hath no
+glory, comparatively, because of the glory which excelleth. (11)For if
+that which was abolished came in a glorious manner, much more is that
+which remaineth glorious.
+
+(12)Having therefore such a hope, we use much freedom of speech.
+(13)And _act_ not as Moses who spread a veil over his face, in order
+that the children of Israel might not look stedfastly to the end of
+that which should be abolished. (14)But their understandings were
+darkened: for unto this day the same veil in their reading the old
+testament abideth unremoved; which veil is taken away by Christ.
+(15)For unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is spread over
+their hearts. (16)Nevertheless, when Israel shall turn unto the Lord,
+the veil shall be taken away.
+
+(17)Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is,
+there is liberty. (18)And we all with face unveiled, beholding the
+glory of the Lord _reflected_ as in a mirror, according to the same
+image, receive a transformation from glory into glory, as by the Lord,
+the Spirit.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+THEREFORE having this ministry, as we have obtained mercy, we faint
+not; (2)but have renounced all shameful secret practices, not
+conducting ourselves with artifice, nor deceitfully disguising the word
+of God, but by clear manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves
+to every man's conscience as in the presence of God. (3)And if now our
+gospel be hid, it is hid from those who are lost: (4)among whom the god
+of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the light
+of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should
+not dart its bright beams upon them. (5)For we preach not ourselves,
+but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
+(6)For the God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, he
+hath shined into our hearts, to give illumination of the knowledge of
+the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (7)But we have this
+treasure in earthen vessels, that the transcendent excellence of the
+power might be of God, and not of us.
+
+(8)We are afflicted on every side, yet not reduced to extremities;
+under difficulties, yet not in despair; (9)persecuted, yet not
+abandoned; cast down, but not destroyed; (10)always bearing about in
+the body the death pangs of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus
+may be manifested in our body. (11)For we who are yet alive are
+continually delivered up to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also
+of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh. (12)Wherefore death
+indeed is working in us, but life in you.
+
+(13)Having then the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I
+believed, and therefore I have spoken[101], we also believe, and
+therefore speak; (14)knowing that he who raised up our Lord Jesus
+Christ, will raise up us also through Jesus, and present us together
+with you. (15)For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant
+grace, through the thanksgiving of more persons, may more abound to the
+glory of God.
+
+(16)Therefore we never faint; for though our outward man decay, yet the
+inward man is renewed day by day. (17)For our momentary light
+affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal
+weight of glory; (18)whilst we direct our aim not to the things which
+are seen, but to the things which are not seen: for the things which
+are seen are temporary, but the things that are not seen are eternal.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle should be
+taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands,
+eternal in the heavens. (2)For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to
+be clothed with our mansion which is from heaven; (3)that so invested,
+we may not be found naked. (4)For we which are in this tabernacle,
+groan, being burdened; wherein we desire not to be unclothed, but
+clothed upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up of life.
+
+(5)But he that hath wrought us for this very thing is God, who also
+hath given us the earnest of the spirit. (6)Therefore we have always
+confidence, and know that whilst we are indwelling in the body, we are
+absent from the Lord: (7)(for we walk by faith, not by sight.) (8)We
+are confident indeed, and with pleasure expect to go out from the body,
+and to dwell within with the Lord: (9)wherefore also our ambition is,
+that whether dwelling in the body, or out of the body, we may be
+acceptable to him.
+
+(10)For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, that
+each may receive the things done in the body according to what he hath
+done, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. (11)Knowing therefore
+the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we have been made manifest
+to God, and I hope also have been made manifest in your consciences.
+
+(12)For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion
+of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have an answer for those who
+glory in countenance, and not in heart. (13)For if we are transported
+out of ourselves, it is for God; or if we are sober-minded, it is for
+your sake. (14)For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we judge
+thus, that if one died for all, then were all dead: (15)and he died for
+all, that they who live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but
+unto him that died for them, and rose again.
+
+(16)Wherefore from the present moment know we no man after the flesh:
+yea though we have also known Christ after the flesh, yet so henceforth
+know we him no more. (17)Wherefore if any person be in Christ, he is a
+new creation: the old things are passed away; behold, all things are
+become new. (18)But all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to
+himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of
+reconciliation; (19)namely, that God was in Christ, reconciling the
+world unto himself, not imputing to them their offences: and hath
+committed to us the word of reconciliation. (20)Therefore we are
+ambassadors for Christ, as though God exhorted you by us; we entreat
+you for Christ's sake, be ye reconciled to God. (21)For he hath made
+him, who knew no sin, to be a sin offering for us, that we might become
+the righteousness of God in him.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+WE then as labourers with him, exhort you also that ye receive not the
+grace of God in vain: (2)for he saith, "In an acceptable time have I
+heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I succoured thee [102]."
+Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
+(3)Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
+(4)but in every thing approving ourselves as ministers of God, in much
+patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in straits, (5)in stripes, in
+imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings, (6)in
+purity, in knowledge, in long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy
+Ghost, by love unfeigned, (7)by the word of truth, by the power of God,
+with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left,
+(8)through honour and dishonour, through evil report and good report:
+as deceivers, yet true men; (9)as unknown, though well known; as dying,
+and lo! we live; as chastened, yet not given over to death; (10)as
+sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as
+having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
+
+(11)Our mouth is opened unto you, O Corinthians! our heart is enlarged.
+(12)Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own
+bowels. (13)Let us have a like return; I speak as unto children; be ye
+also enlarged.
+
+(14)Be not unequally yoked with infidels; for what participation hath
+righteousness with unrighteousness? and what fellowship _is there_
+between light and darkness? (15)and what concord of Christ with Belial?
+or what share hath he that believeth with an infidel? (16)or what
+agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of
+the living God; as God hath said, "I will inhabit in them, and walk
+about in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be for me a
+people[103]." (17)"Wherefore go forth from the midst of them, and be ye
+separated, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean; and I will
+receive you[104], (18)and I will be as a father unto you, and ye shall
+be to me for sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty[105]."
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+HAVING therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from
+all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of
+God. (2)Give us a favourable reception: we have injured no man, we have
+corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. (3)I speak not for your
+condemnation, for I have already said, that ye are in our hearts to die
+and live together. (4)Great is my freedom of speech to you, great is my
+glorying over you: I am filled with consolation, I overflow with joy in
+all our tribulation.
+
+(5)For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we
+were afflicted on every side; without were fightings; within were
+fears. (6)But God that comforteth the lowly comforted us by the coming
+of Titus: (7)and not by his coming only, but also by the consolation
+wherewith he had been comforted among you, declaring to us your fervent
+desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced the more.
+
+(8)For if I grieved you by a letter, I do not repent, though I did
+repent: for I perceive that this letter made you sorry, though but for
+a season. (9)Now I rejoice, not that ye have been made sorrowful, but
+that ye have sorrowed unto repentance; for ye have been made sorry in a
+godly manner, that ye might receive damage from us in nothing. (10)For
+sorrow of a godly sort worketh repentance unto salvation never to be
+repented of, but worldly sorrow worketh death. (11)For behold this very
+thing, that ye were made sorry after a godly manner, how great
+diligence did it produce in you! yea, what apologizing! yea, what
+indignation! yea, what fear! yea, what earnest desire! yea, what zeal!
+yea, what vengeance! In every step ye have approved yourselves as pure
+in this affair.
+
+(12)And indeed though I wrote unto you, I did it not _merely_ for his
+cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause who had suffered the
+injury, but that our diligent attention for you might be more
+abundantly manifested to you in the presence of God. (13)Therefore we
+were comforted in your consolation; and exceeding abundantly the more
+rejoiced we in the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by
+you all. (14)For if I have boasted of you to him in any thing, I am not
+ashamed; but as we have spoken all things to you in truth, so our
+boasting of you to Titus hath been found truth. (15)And his bowels more
+abundantly yearn over you, when he remembers the obedience of you all,
+how with fear and trembling ye received him. (16)I rejoice therefore
+that in every thing I have confidence in you.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+NOW we inform you, brethren, of the grace of God which hath been
+bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; (2)that in a great trial of
+affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, hath
+more abounded to the riches of their liberality. (3)For unto their
+power, I bear them witness, and above their power, they were
+voluntarily ready _to give_: (4)with much entreaty praying us that we
+would receive the gift, and _undertake_ the communication of the
+contribution for the saints. (5)And not _merely_ as we hoped, but gave
+themselves first to the Lord, and to us according to the will of God.
+(6)So that we exhorted Titus, that as he had been active before, so
+also he would perfect in you this grace also. (7)So as ye abound in
+every thing, in faith, and elocution, and knowledge, and in all
+diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace
+also.
+
+(8)I speak not by commandment, but because of the forwardness of
+others, and to prove the genuineness of your love. (9)For ye know the
+grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor
+though he was rich, that ye by his poverty should be made rich. (10)And
+in this I give my opinion: for this is expedient for you, who have
+before begun not only to do, but also to be willing a year ago. (11)Now
+then accomplish also the doing it, that as there was a readiness to
+will, so there may be also to perform out of that which ye have.
+(12)For if there is first a ready mind, a man is acceptable according
+to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not. (13)For I mean
+not that there should be ease for others and a burden on you; (14)but
+that according to equality, your abundance on the present occasion
+should afford a supply for their deficiency, that their abundance also
+may supply your deficiency, that there may be equality. (15)According
+as it is written, "He that _gathered_ much had no more than others, and
+he who _gathered_ little, had no less[106]."
+
+(16)But thanks be to God, who put the same solicitude for you into the
+heart of Titus. (17)For he received in deed the exhortation, but being
+more diligent, of his own ready mind he went unto you. (18)We have sent
+with him also a brother, whose praise in the gospel is _spread_ through
+all the churches; (19)and not only so, but who was chosen by the
+churches as my fellow-traveller with this charity, ministered by us to
+the glory of the same Lord, and _to shew_ your ready mind. (20)Avoiding
+this, that no man should lay any blame to us in this abundance which is
+administered by us: (21)providing what is fair, not only before the
+Lord, but also before men. (22)And we have sent with him our brother,
+whom we have often experienced in many things to be a man of diligence,
+but now much more diligent, through the great confidence which I have
+in you. (23)If _any inquire_ concerning Titus, he is my companion and
+fellow-labourer to you; or our brethren _be inquired of_, they are the
+messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. (24)Therefore shew
+unto them, and in the presence of the churches, a proof of your love,
+and of our _just_ boasting in you.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+NOW concerning the contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for
+me to write unto you. (2)For I know your readiness of mind, for which I
+boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia had made preparation a
+year ago; and your zeal hath stirred up very many. (3)But I have sent
+the brethren, that our glorying in you might not be vain in this
+matter; that as I have said, ye may be prepared. (4)Lest haply if the
+Macedonians come with me, and find you unprepared, we (not to say, you)
+may be confounded in this confidence of boasting. I (5)have thought it
+necessary therefore to exhort the brethren, that they would go before
+unto you, and prepare before your promised bounty, that it may be ready
+as a matter of bounty, and not as _extorted_ of covetousness.
+
+(6)But this I add, He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly,
+and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. (7)Let
+every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or
+of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. (8)And God is able to
+make all grace abound towards you; that in every case having always all
+sufficiency, ye may abound unto every good work: (9)as it is written,
+"He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness
+abideth for ever[107]." (10)Now he that supplieth seed to the sower,
+shall also supply bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and
+increase the fruits of your righteousness, (11)being in every thing
+enriched unto all liberality, which _causeth_ by us thanksgiving to
+God. (12)For the ministration of this _charitable_ service not only
+abundantly supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but also overflows
+with many thanksgivings to God; (13)(while by the evidence of this
+ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the
+gospel of Christ, and for your liberality towards them, and towards all
+men;) (14)and with their prayers for you, greatly longing after you, on
+account of the transcendent grace of God in you. (15)Thanks be to God
+for his inexpressible gift.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+NOW I Paul myself exhort you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ,
+who, when present, am indeed lowly among you, but being absent, am bold
+towards you. (2)But I pray, that when I am present I may not be bold
+with the confidence with which I purpose to act resolutely against some
+who think of us, as if we walked after the flesh. (3)For though we walk
+in the flesh, we war not after the flesh: (4)for the weapons of our
+warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the casting down the
+strong holds _of corruption_; (5)laying low proud reasonings, and every
+high thing which exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and
+making every thought captive to the obedience of Christ: (6)and holding
+ourselves ready to avenge every act of disobedience, when your
+obedience is fully proved. (7)Regard ye the things that are personal?
+If any man is confident in himself that he is Christ's, let him reflect
+again in himself, that as he is Christ's, so are we Christ's. (8)Yea,
+and if I should boast somewhat more highly of our authority, which the
+Lord hath given us for your edification, and not for your destruction,
+I shall not be ashamed; (9)that I may not seem as if I would terrify
+you by letters. (10)For his letters indeed, say they, are weighty and
+forcible, but his bodily presence is feeble, and his speech
+contemptible. (11)Let such a man be assured of this, that such as we
+are by word in our letters when absent, such also will we be in deed
+when we are present. (12)For we will not presume to put ourselves on
+the level, or compare ourselves with some who vaunt themselves; but
+they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with
+themselves, have no understanding. (13)But we will not glory in things
+beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God
+hath marked out for us--a measure that hath reached even unto you.
+(14)For we stretch not our pretensions beyond bounds, as though we
+reached not unto you; for we have advanced even unto you in the gospel
+of Christ: (15)not boasting ourselves unmeasurably in other men's
+labours; but having hope that when your faith is increased, we shall be
+enlarged by you according to our rule for more abundant usefulness,
+(16)to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to arrogate
+glory in another man's line for things already prepared. (17)But he
+that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. (18)For not he who commendeth
+himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commendeth.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+I WISH ye would bear with me a little in my foolishness, yea indeed
+bear with me. (2)For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy; for I
+have espoused you to one husband, to present you a chaste virgin to
+Christ. (3)But I fear lest as the serpent beguiled Eve by his
+craftiness, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity which
+belongs to Christ. (4)For if he indeed that cometh preach another
+Jesus, whom we have not preached, or ye receive another spirit, which
+ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not embraced, ye
+might well bear with him. (5)For I reckon myself to be nothing inferior
+to the very chief of the apostles. (6)For though I may be rude in
+speech, yet not in knowledge; but on every occasion we have been made
+manifest in all things among you.
+
+(7)Am I chargeable with a fault (humbling myself that you might be
+exalted), that I preached to you the gospel of God freely? (8)I
+plundered other churches, receiving a provision from them, in order to
+minister to you. (9)And when I was with you, and in want, I was
+burdensome to no man; for my want the brethren who came from Macedonia
+supplied; and on every occasion I have kept myself from being
+burdensome, and will keep myself. (10)I protest, by the truth of Christ
+in me, that from this boasting no man shall seal up my lips in the
+regions of Achaia. (11)Wherefore? Because I love you not? God knoweth.
+(12)But what I do, I will do also, that I may cut off occasion from
+those who desire occasion, that wherein they boast, they may be found
+even as we. (13)For such are fake apostles, deceitful labourers,
+transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. (14)And no marvel! For
+Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. (15)It is no
+wonder therefore if his ministers also be transformed as ministers of
+righteousness; whose end will be according to their works. (16)I repeat
+it again, Let no man suppose that I am a fool; but if otherwise, then
+as a fool receive me, that I too may boast myself a little. (17)What I
+speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as it were in folly in this
+confidence of boasting. (18)Seeing many boast themselves after the
+flesh, I will boast also. (19)For ye bear with fools easily when you
+are wise yourselves. (20)For ye bear if a man enslave you, if a man eat
+you up, if a man receive from you, if a man is insolent, if a man smite
+you on the face. (21)I speak with reference to the reproach _cast on
+me_, as though we were feeble; but wherein any man is bold (I speak in
+foolishness), I am bold also. (22)Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they
+Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. (23)Are
+they the ministers of Christ? (I speak foolishly) I am above _them_: in
+labours more abundantly, in stripes exceedingly more, in prisons more
+frequently, in the most immediate danger of death often. (24)Of the
+Jews five times I have received forty stripes save one. (25)Thrice I
+have been scourged with rods, once I have been stoned, thrice I have
+suffered shipwreck, a whole night and day I have passed in the deep;
+(26)in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in
+perils from my own countrymen, in perils from the heathen, in perils in
+the city, in perils in the desert, in perils on the sea, in perils
+among false brethren; (27)in labour and travail, in watchings often, in
+fastings frequently, in hunger and thirst, in cold and nakedness;
+(28)and beside all these things from without, that accumulated burden
+which cometh on me daily, the care of all the churches. (29)Who is
+feeble, and am I not feeble? Who is offended, and am I not on fire?
+(30)If I must glory, I will glory in the things which respect my
+infirmities. (31)The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is
+blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. (32)In Damascus the
+governor under Aretas the king guarded the city of the Damascenes,
+intending to seize me; (33)and through a window in a basket I was let
+down by the wall, and escaped out of his hands.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+IT is not expedient doubtless for me to boast. I will yet come to
+visions and revelations of the Lord. (2)I knew a man in Christ above
+fourteen years ago, (whether in the body I know not, or whether out of
+the body I know not: God knoweth;) such a one was caught up unto the
+third heavens. (3)And I knew such a man, (whether in the body or out of
+the body I know not: God knoweth,) (4)that he was caught up into
+paradise, and heard ineffable words, which it is not permitted to man
+to speak. (5)Of such a one will I boast; but in myself will I not
+boast, save in my infirmities. (6)For though I should be disposed to
+boast, I shall not be a fool; for I shall speak truth: but I desist,
+lest any man think of me above what he seeth me to be, or what he
+heareth of me. (7)And that I might not be lifted up above measure by
+the transcendent greatness of the revelations, there was given me a
+thorn in the flesh, the angel Satan, to buffet me, that I might not be
+lifted up above measure. (8)For this thrice I besought the Lord, that
+he might depart from me. (9)And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient
+for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly
+therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of
+Christ may fix its residence in me. (10)Therefore I take pleasure in
+infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in
+distresses, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then am I strong.
+
+(11)Have I become a fool in boasting? ye have compelled me; for I ought
+to have been commended of you: for in nothing have I been inferior to
+the very chief apostles, though I be nothing. (12)The signs indeed of
+an apostle have been wrought among you in all patience, in miracles,
+and wonders, and mighty deeds. (13)For what is there wherein ye have
+been inferior to the other churches, except that I have not been
+burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrong. (14)Lo! I hold myself ready
+the third time to come unto you, and I will not burden you; for I seek
+not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up treasure for
+their parents, but the parents for the children. (15)And I will most
+cheerfully spend and be spent for your souls, though the more
+abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.
+
+(16)But admit it, I was not burdensome to you: but being crafty, I
+caught you with guile. (17)Did I make a gain of you by any one
+individual whom I sent unto you? (18)I entreated Titus _to go to you_,
+and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make any advantage of you?
+walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
+
+(19)Think ye that we are again making an apology to you? In the sight
+of God speak we in Christ: but all things, beloved, for your
+edification. (20)For I am afraid that when I come I shall not find you
+such as I wish, and that I shall be found of you such as ye would not:
+lest haply there be contentions, jealousies, animosities, quarrels,
+backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: (21)and lest when I come
+to you again, my God should bow me down, and I should lament over many
+who have sinned before, and have not repented of the impurities, and
+whoredom, and lasciviousness which they have committed.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+THIS third time I am coming to you: by the mouth of two or three
+witnesses shall every charge be established. (2)I have told you before,
+and I repeat it, as when I was present the second time, and now absent,
+I write to those who have sinned already, and to all the rest, that if
+I come again, I will not spare you: (3)since ye demand a proof that
+Christ speaketh in me, who to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in
+you. (4)For though he was crucified in weakness, yet he liveth by the
+power of God: for we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him
+by the power of God _displayed_ towards you.
+
+(5)Examine yourselves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your
+ownselves: know ye not your ownselves, that Jesus Christ is in you,
+except ye be reprobate? (6)But I hope that ye shall know that we are
+not reprobate. (7)Now I pray unto God that ye do no evil, not that we
+should appear approved, but that you may do that which is laudable,
+though we should be as reprobates. (8)For we can do nothing against the
+truth, but for the truth. (9)For we rejoice when we are weak, but ye
+are strong: and this also we pray for, even your perfect establishment.
+(10)For this cause, though absent, I have written these things, that
+when I am present I may not use severity, according to the power which
+the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.
+
+(11)Finally, brethren, rejoice: be perfectly united together, be
+comforted, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace
+shall be with you. (12)Salute one another with a holy kiss. (13)All the
+saints salute you. (14)The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love
+of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen.
+
+The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city
+of Macedonia, by Titus and Luke.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE GALATIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL the apostle (not _sent_ from men, nor by man, but by Jesus Christ,
+and our Father who raised him from the dead), (2)and all the brethren
+with me, to the churches of Galatia: (3)grace unto you, and peace from
+God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ; (4)who gave himself for our
+sins, that he might pluck us out of this present wicked world,
+according to the will of God and our Father: (5)to whom be glory for
+ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(6)I marvel that ye are so quickly departed from him that called you,
+by the grace of Christ into another gospel (7)which is not another; but
+there are certain persons who trouble you, and desire to pervert the
+gospel of Christ. (8)But though even we, or an angel from heaven,
+preach unto you another gospel, different from that which we have
+preached to you, let him be an anathema. (9)As we have before spoken,
+and I now repeat it again, If any man preach a gospel different from
+that ye have received, let him be anathema. (10)For do I now use
+persuasions from men, or from God? or do I seek to please men? for if I
+yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
+
+(11)But I give you to understand, brethren, that the gospel which was
+preached by me is not a merely human ministry. (12)For I neither
+received it from man, nor was taught, but by immediate revelation from
+Jesus Christ. (13)For ye have heard of my former manner of life, when I
+professed Judaism, that in the most outrageous manner I persecuted the
+church of God, and wasted it: (14)and signalized myself in Judaism
+above many of those of my own age among my countrymen, being more
+exceedingly a zealot for the traditions of my fathers. (15)But when it
+pleased God, who selected me from my mother's womb, and called me by
+his grace, (16)to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach the glad
+tidings of him to the nations, immediately I conferred not with flesh
+and blood, (17)nor went up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles
+before me; but I went away into Arabia, and returned again unto
+Damascus. (18)Afterwards at the expiration of three years I went up
+unto Jerusalem to pay a visit to Peter, and I abode with him fifteen
+days. (19)But I saw no other of the apostles except James, the Lord's
+brother. (20)Now respecting the things which I write unto you, behold,
+in the presence of God, I lie not. (21)Afterwards I went into the
+regions of Syria and Cilicia; (22)and I was personally unknown to the
+churches of Judea, which are in Christ: (23)only they had heard, that
+he who persecuted us in time past, now preaches the faith which he once
+laid waste. (24)And they glorified God on my behalf.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas,
+taking Titus also along with us. (2)And I went up then by revelation,
+and laid before them that gospel which I preach among the Heathen, but
+in private conference with those who were of the first importance, that
+haply I might not run, nor had run in vain. (3)And even Titus, who was
+with me, though a Greek, was not compelled to be circumcised: (4)but
+this I did because of false brethren artfully introduced, who came to
+pry into our liberty which we hold in Christ Jesus, that they might
+bring us into bondage: (5)to whom not even for an hour have we yielded
+subjection, that the truth of the gospel might abide with you. (6)But
+from those who appeared men of the greatest importance, (what sort of
+men soever they were it maketh no difference to me: God accepteth not a
+man's person;) for these important personages in conference added
+nothing to me; (7)but contrariwise when they saw that I was entrusted
+with the gospel to the uncircumcision, as Peter was to the
+circumcision: (8)(for he that wrought powerfully by Peter in his
+apostolic mission to the circumcision, wrought mightily also by me
+among the Gentiles.) (9)And when they knew the grace which was bestowed
+on me, James and Cephas and John, who appeared to be the pillars _of
+the church_, gave unto me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship,
+that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision:
+(10)only desiring that we would remember the poor--the very thing which
+I have also been diligent to perform.
+
+(11)But when Peter came to Antioch I withstood him to his face, because
+he was blameable. (12)For before certain persons came from James, he
+did eat with the Gentiles, but when they were come, he withdrew, and
+separated himself, fearing those of the circumcision. (13)And the other
+Jews were guilty of the same dissimulation with him, so that even
+Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy. (14)But when I saw that
+they walked not directly according to the truth of the gospel, I said
+to Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest as the Gentiles,
+and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to judaize?
+(15)We who are Jews by descent, and not sinners sprung from Gentiles,
+(16)knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by
+the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that
+we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law;
+because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. (17)For if
+seeking to be justified by Christ, we also ourselves should be found
+sinners, is Christ then a minister of sin? God forbid. (18)For if I
+build up again the very same things which I have pulled down, I stamp
+myself a transgressor.
+
+(19)For I through the law am dead to the law, that I should live unto
+God. (20)I am crucified with Christ, yet I live; though no more I, but
+Christ liveth in me: and my present life in the flesh, is a life by
+faith in the Son of God, who hath loved me, and delivered up himself
+for me. (21)I do not set at nought the grace of God; for if
+righteousness came by the law, truly Christ hath died in vain.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+O INFATUATED Galatians, who hath bewitched you that ye should not obey
+the truth? To whom Jesus Christ has been described, as before your
+eyes, crucified among you. (2)This only would I learn of you, Received
+ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or from hearing of the faith?
+(3)Are ye so senseless? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made
+perfect in the flesh? (4)have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it
+be yet in vain.
+
+(5)He therefore who ministereth to you a supply of the Spirit, and
+powerfully worketh miracles among you, doth he it by the works of the
+law, or by the hearing of the faith? (6)as Abraham believed in God, and
+it was imputed to him for righteousness. (7)Know then that they who are
+of faith, these are the children of Abraham. (8)And the scripture
+foreseeing that by faith God would justify the Gentiles, preached the
+gospel before unto Abraham, saying, that "In thee shall all the nations
+be blessed[108]." (9)Wherefore they who are of faith are blessed with
+believing Abraham.
+
+(10)For as many as are of the works of the law, are under a curse: for
+it is written, "Cursed is every one who continueth not in all the
+things written in the book of the law to do them[109]." (11)But that by
+the law no man is justified before God is evident: because "The just by
+faith shall live[110]." (12)Now the law is not by faith: but "The man
+that doeth these things shall live by them[111]." (13)Christ hath
+redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for
+it is written, "Cursed is every one who is hanged on a tree[112]:"
+(14)that unto the Gentiles the benediction pronounced on Abraham might
+come by Jesus Christ, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit
+by faith.
+
+(15)Brethren, I speak humanly; to use a similitude, a man's testament,
+if it be passed in legal form, no man can vacate, or add thereunto.
+(16)But to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith
+not, To seeds, as unto many persons; but as to an individual, and to
+thy seed, which is Christ. (17)Now this I say, the covenant confirmed
+of God to Christ, the law, which was given three hundred and thirty
+years after, cannot disannul, so as to vacate the promise. (18)For if
+the inheritance is of the law, it is no more by promise; but to Abraham
+God gave it freely by promise.
+
+(19)To what end then was the law given? It was given on account of
+transgressions, until that seed should come to whom the promise was
+made, being delivered through the ministry of angels into the hand of a
+mediator. (20)But the mediator of the one _seed_ he is not, though God
+is one.
+
+(21)Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? God forbid. For if
+there had been a law given which was capable of procuring life, verily
+righteousness would have been by the law. (22)But the scripture hath
+shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ
+might be given to those who believe.
+
+(23)But before the faith came, we were in ward under the law, shut up
+together for the faith that should be revealed. (24)Wherefore the law
+was our conductor, as of children, to Christ, that we might be
+justified by faith. (25)But when faith was come, we were no longer
+under a paedagogue. (26)For ye are all the sons of God through faith in
+Christ Jesus. (27)For as many of you as have been baptised into Christ,
+have been invested with Christ. (28)There is no more Jew or Gentile,
+there is no more slave or freeman, there is no more male or female: but
+ye are all one in Christ Jesus. (29)But if ye are Christ's, then are ye
+Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+NOW I affirm, that as long as the heir is an infant, he differeth
+nothing from a servant, though he be master of all; (2)but is under
+tutors and trustees until the time fixed by his father. (3)So we also,
+when we were infants, were in bondage under the first elementary
+principles of the world: (4)but when the fulness of time was come, God
+sent forth his Son born of a woman, born under the law, (5)that he
+might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the
+adoption of sons. (6)But because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the
+Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father! (7)Therefore
+thou art no more a slave, but a son, and if a son, an heir also of God
+through Christ.
+
+(8)But at that time when ye knew not God, ye served those who by nature
+are not gods. (9)But now after having known God, or rather being known
+of God, how turn ye back again to those weak and beggarly elements, to
+which again a second time ye desire to be in bondage? (10)Ye observe
+days, and months, and times, and years. (11)I am afraid for you, lest
+haply I have bestowed on you labour in vain.
+
+(12)Be as I am, for I also am as ye are, brethren--this is my request
+to you: ye have not injured me in the least. (13)Ye know that with
+infirmity of flesh I preached to you the gospel at the first. (14)And
+my temptation, which was in my flesh, ye despised not, nor rejected
+with disgust; but as an angel of God ye received me, even as Christ
+Jesus himself. (15)What then was your blessedness, for I bear witness
+to you that, if it were possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes,
+and given them to me. (16)Am I therefore become your enemy because I
+tell you the truth?
+
+(17)They affect zeal for you, not honourably; but they wish to exclude
+us, that you may be zealously attached to them. (18)It is good indeed
+to be zealously affected in a good cause always, and not only when I am
+present with you.
+
+(19)My little children of whom I travail in birth again, until Christ
+be formed in you, (20)I wish I could be with you now, and change my
+address; for I am in doubt about you.
+
+(21)Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the
+law? (22)For it is written[113] that Abraham had two sons, the one by a
+bondwoman, and the other by a free. (23)Now the son of the bond-maid
+was born after the flesh, but that by the free woman was by promise.
+(24)Which things are allegorical; for these are the two covenants, the
+one from mount Sinai, gendering unto bondage, which is represented by
+Agar. (25)For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds with
+Jerusalem that now is, and is in bondage with her children. (26)But the
+Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all. (27)For it is
+written, "Rejoice, thou barren who bearest not, cry out and shout for
+joy, thou that travailest not, for more are the children of her that
+was desolate, than of her which had an husband[114]." (28)So we,
+brethren, as Isaac, are the children of the promise. (29)But as then he
+that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the
+Spirit, even so is it now. (30)But what saith the scripture? "Cast out
+the bond-woman and her son for the son of the bond-maid shall in no
+wise inherit with the son of the free woman[115]." (31)So then,
+brethren, we are not the children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+STAND fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made you
+free, and be not again held under a yoke of bondage. (2)Behold, I Paul
+declare to you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ will be of no
+advantage to you. (3)And again, I testify to every man who is
+circumcised, that he is under an obligation to keep the whole law.
+(4)Ye have vacated all expectations from Christ, as many of you as are
+justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. (5)For we in spirit by
+faith expect the hope of righteousness. (6)For in Christ Jesus neither
+circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith exerting
+its energy by love. (7)Ye were running well: who hath hindered you that
+ye should not obey the truth? (8)This persuasion cometh not from him
+who called you. (9)A little leaven leaveneth the whole mass. (10)I have
+confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be no otherwise
+minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear condign punishment
+whosoever he be.
+
+(11)But I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why am I still
+persecuted? then indeed the offence of the cross is at an end. (12)I
+wish that they who trouble you were cut off from you. (13)For ye have
+been called unto liberty, brethren; only use not that liberty as a
+pretext for carnality, but in love be subject one to another. (14)For
+the whole law is fulfilled in one word, even in this, Thou shalt love
+thy neighbour as thyself. (15)But if ye bite and devour one another,
+take heed that ye be not consumed by one another.
+
+(16)But I say, Walk in the Spirit, and ye will not fulfil the lust of
+the flesh. (17)For the flesh hath appetites contrary to the Spirit, and
+the Spirit contrary to the flesh, and these act in opposition the one
+to the other: so that ye do not the things which ye would. (18)But if
+ye are under the conduct of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
+
+(19)Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are these: adultery,
+whoredom, impurity, lasciviousness, (20)idolatry, magical charms,
+enmities, strifes, jealousies, animosities, quarrels, divisions,
+heresies, (21)envyings, murders, drunkenness, revels, and the like of
+these, concerning which I tell you now, as I have told you already,
+that they who live in such practices shall not inherit the kingdom of
+God.
+
+(22)But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
+kindness, goodness, fidelity, (23)meekness, temperance; against such
+there is no law. (24)But they who are Christ's have crucified the flesh
+with its passions and irregular appetites. (25)If we live by the
+Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. (26)Let us not be
+vain-glorious, irritating one another, envying one another.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+BRETHREN, if a man also be surprised into any act of offence, ye that
+are spiritual, replace such a one in the spirit of meekness; keeping an
+attentive eye on thyself, lest thou also be tempted. (2)Bear ye one
+another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. (3)For if any man
+conceits that he is something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
+(4)But let every man bring his own work to the test, and then shall he
+have glorying in himself alone, and not _by comparison_ with another.
+(5)For every man shall bear his own burden.
+
+(6)Let him who is a learner of the word communicate to his instructor
+in all good things. (7)Be not deceived; God is not to be trifled with:
+for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (8)For he that
+soweth unto his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption, and he that
+soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. (9)Let
+us not then be weary of well-doing; for in due time we shall reap, if
+we faint not. (10)Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good
+unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of
+faith.
+
+(11)Ye see in how many words I have written unto you with my own hand.
+(12)As many as wish to make a fair appearance in the flesh, they compel
+you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for
+the cross of Christ. (13)For even they who are themselves circumcised
+do not keep the law, but desire you to be circumcised, that they may
+glory in your flesh. (14)But God forbid that I should glory, save in
+the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto
+me, and I unto the world, (15)For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
+availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. (16)And as
+many as shall walk after this rule, peace be upon them, and mercy, and
+upon the Israel of God.
+
+(17)Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear the marks of our Lord
+Jesus Christ in my body.
+
+(18)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren.
+Amen.
+
+To the Galatians, written from Rome.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE EPHESIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, to the saints
+which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (2)grace be
+unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+(3)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
+blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly things in Christ;
+(4)as he hath elected us in him before the foundation of the world,
+that we should be holy and blameless before him in love: (5)having
+predestinated us for his adopted children by Jesus Christ unto himself,
+according to the good pleasure of his will, (6)to the praise of the
+glory of his grace, whereby he hath made us acceptable in that beloved
+one; (7)in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the
+forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; (8)wherein
+he hath abounded towards us with all wisdom and intelligence, (9)having
+made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good
+pleasure, which he purposed in himself; (10)at the dispensation of the
+fulness of the appointed times to gather together under one head all
+things in Christ, whether they be things in heaven or things in earth,
+in him: (11)in whom also we have obtained our inheritance,
+predestinated according to the purpose of him who effectually worketh
+all things according to the counsel of his own will: (12)that we should
+be to the praise of his glory, who first had hope in Christ. (13)In
+whom ye also _trusted_ after ye had heard the word of truth, the gospel
+of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed
+with the holy Spirit of promise, (14)which is the earnest of our
+inheritance, until the final redemption, acquired by him, come, to the
+praise of his glory.
+
+(15)For this cause I also, since I heard of your faith in the Lord
+Jesus, and the love ye have to all saints, (16)have not ceased offering
+up my praises for you, making mention of you in my prayers, (17)that
+the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you
+the spirit of wisdom and revelation by the knowledge of him; (18)the
+eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is
+the hope to which he hath called you, and what the riches of the glory
+of his inheritance for the saints, (19)and what the transcendent
+greatness of his power in us, who believe, according to the energy of
+his mighty strength (20)which he displayed in Christ when he raised him
+from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly
+regions, (21)far above all principality, and authority, and power, and
+dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but
+also in that which is to come; (22)and hath put all things under his
+feet, and hath appointed him head over all to the church, (23)which is
+his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+AND you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins,
+(2)wherein in times past ye walked after the fashion of this world,
+after the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now worketh
+with energy in the children of disobedience: (3)among whom also we all
+have had our conversation in time past, in the lusts of the flesh,
+fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature
+children of wrath, as well as the rest. (4)But God, being rich in
+mercy, through the great love with which he hath loved us, (5)though we
+were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye
+are saved,) (6)and hath raised us up together with him, and made us sit
+down together in the heavenly regions in Christ Jesus. (7)That he might
+shew forth in the ages to come the transcendent riches of his grace, in
+the kindness shewed to us in Christ Jesus. (8)For by grace ye are saved
+through faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
+(9)not by works, lest any man should boast; (10)for we are his
+workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, for which God
+hath before prepared us, that we should walk therein.
+
+(11)Wherefore remember that ye in time past were Gentiles in the flesh,
+who are called uncircumcision by that called circumcision made by hands
+in the flesh; (12)that ye were at that time without Christ, alienated
+from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of
+promise, having no hope, and atheists in the world: (13)but now in
+Christ Jesus, ye who formerly were far off, are become nigh by the
+blood of Christ. (14)For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and
+hath broken down the middle wall of separation, (15)destroying the
+enmity in his flesh, even the law of precepts, in ordinances, that he
+might from the two create in himself one new man, making peace, (16)and
+might reconcile them both in one body to God by the cross, having slain
+the enmity thereby; (17)and coming, hath preached peace to you who were
+afar off, and to those who were nigh: (18)for through him we both have
+access by one Spirit unto the Father. (19)So then ye are no more
+strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of
+the household of God; (20)built up on the foundation of apostles and
+prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; (21)in
+whom the whole building exactly cemented together groweth into a holy
+temple in the Lord: (22)by whom also ye have been built up together for
+an habitation of God through the Spirit.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+FOR this cause _am_ I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you
+Gentiles, (2)if so be, that ye have heard of the dispensation of the
+grace of God which was given to me for you: (3)that by revelation he
+made known unto me the mystery, as I wrote unto you before briefly;
+(4)wherein when ye read, ye may be able to perceive my knowledge in the
+mystery of Christ, (5)which in other generations was not made known to
+the children of men, as it hath been now revealed to his holy apostles
+and prophets by the Spirit; (6)that the Gentiles should be co-heirs,
+and of the same body, and sharers with them of his promise in Christ by
+the Gospel: (7)of which I am made a minister, according to the gift of
+the grace of God, which was given unto me by the effectual working of
+his power. (8)To me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this
+grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable
+riches of Christ; (9)and to make all men see what the communication of
+that mystery means, which was hid from the beginning in God, who
+created all things by Jesus Christ: (10)that now to the principalities
+and powers in the heavenly regions, the manifold wisdom of God might be
+made known by the church, (11)according to the purpose from
+everlasting, which he formed in Christ Jesus our Lord: (12)in whom we
+have boldness and access with confidence to God by the faith of him.
+
+(13)Wherefore 1 beseech you, that ye faint not at my tribulations for
+you, which is your glory. (14)For this end I bow my knees to the Father
+of our Lord Jesus Christ, (15)of whom the whole family in heaven and
+earth is named; (16)that he would give you according to the riches of
+his glory, to be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner
+man; (17)that Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts; that rooted and
+grounded in love, (18)ye may be strengthened to comprehend with all
+saints, what is the breadth and length, and height and depth; (19)and
+to know the love of Christ, transcendently surpassing knowledge, that
+ye may be filled with all the fulness of God.
+
+(20)Now to him that is able to do above all things, exceeding
+abundantly, beyond what we ask or think, according to the power which
+effectually worketh in us; (21)to him be glory in the church, in Christ
+Jesus, unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+I THEN, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, that ye walk worthy of
+the vocation with which ye are called, (2)with all humility and
+meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in love;
+(3)careful to preserve unity of spirit, in the bond of peace. (4)There
+is one body, and one spirit, even as ye have been called to one hope of
+your calling; (5)one Lord, one faith, one baptism, (6)one God, and
+father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
+
+(7)But to every one of us hath the grace been given, according to the
+measure of the gift of Christ. (8)Wherefore the Scripture saith, "When
+he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto
+men[116]." (9)Now this, that he ascended, what does it imply? but that
+he also first descended into the more internal parts of the earth?
+(10)He that descended is the same also, who ascended above all the
+heavens, that he might fill all things.
+
+(11)And he himself appointed, some indeed apostles, and some prophets;
+and others preachers of the Gospel; and others pastors and teachers;
+(12)for the perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry, for
+the edification of the body of Christ: (13)until we all attain in the
+unity of the faith, and the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a state
+of complete manhood, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of
+Christ: (14)that we should be no longer infants, floating on the waves,
+and carried about with every wind of novel doctrine, by the juggling of
+men, by their craftiness after the delusive wiles of error; (15)but,
+speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is
+the head, even Christ: (16)From whom the whole body nicely joined
+together, and firmly connected by every joint of exact proportion,
+according to the energy exerted in the measure of every several part,
+causeth the increase of the body unto the edification of itself in
+love.
+
+(17)This then I urge and testify in the Lord, that ye walk no more as
+the other Gentiles walk in the vanity of their mind, (18)darkened in
+understanding; alienated from the life of God through the ignorance
+which is in them; through the blindness of their hearts: (19)who
+insensible to remorse, have delivered themselves over in
+lasciviousness, to the practice of all impurity, with insatiable
+avidity. (20)But ye have not so learned Christ; (21)if indeed ye have
+heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
+(22)that ye put off respecting your former conversation the old man,
+which is corrupt according to the deceitful passions; (23)but be
+renewed in the spirit of your minds; (24)and put on the new man, which
+is created godlike, in righteousness and true holiness.
+
+(25)Wherefore putting away lying, speak truth, every one with his
+neighbour: for we are members one of another.
+
+(26)Are ye provoked; and do you not sin? let not the sun go down upon
+your wrath: (27)nor give place to the devil.
+
+(28)Let him that stole steal no more; but rather labour hard, working
+with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give
+to him that is in want.
+
+(29)Let no loose discourse proceed out of your mouth, but whatever is
+good for useful edification, that it may communicate grace to the
+hearers. (30)And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye have
+been sealed unto the day of redemption. (31)Let all bitterness, and
+wrath, and anger, and clamour, and scandal, be removed from you, with
+all malice: (32)but be ye kind one to another, full of sensibility,
+forgiving mutually, even as God in Christ hath forgiven you.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+BE ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; (2)and walk in
+love as Christ also hath loved us, and given himself for us, an
+oblation and sacrifice to God, for an odour of a sweet smell. (3)But
+fornication and all impurity, or insatiable desire, let it not be
+mentioned among you, as becometh saints; (4)or obscenity, or foolish
+talk, or loose witticisms; things which become not _a Christian_, but
+rather thanksgiving. (5)For this ye know, that no whoremonger, or
+impure person, or avaricious, who is an idolater, hath an inheritance
+in the kingdom of Christ and of God. (6)Let no man deceive you with
+vain words: for because of these things, the wrath of God cometh on the
+children of disobedience. (7)Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
+(8)For ye were formerly darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord:
+walk as children of light; (9)(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all
+goodness and righteousness and truth;) (10)proving what is acceptable
+to the Lord. (11)And have no society with the unfruitful works of
+darkness, but rather rebuke them. (12)For it is scandalous but to
+mention the things done of them in secret. (13)But all things which are
+rebukeable are made manifest by the light; for it is the light, by
+which every thing is made manifest. (14)Wherefore he saith, "Awake thou
+that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee
+light[117]."
+
+(15)Take heed, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as
+wise, (16)redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17)Therefore
+be not unwise, but intelligent concerning what is the will of the Lord.
+(18)And be not drunk with wine, in which there is sottishness, but be
+filled with the Spirit; (19)speaking one to another in psalms and
+hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody in the heart
+to the Lord; (20)giving thanks always for all things in the name of our
+Lord Jesus Christ, to God even the Father; (21)being subject one to
+another in the fear of God.
+
+(22)Wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
+(23)For the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ is the head
+of the church; and is himself the saviour of the body. (24)As then the
+church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their own
+husbands in every thing.
+
+(25)Husbands, love your own wives, as Christ also loved the church, and
+gave himself for it; (26)that he might sanctify it, purifying it in the
+laver of water by the word, (27)that he might present it to himself a
+glorious church, not having blemish, nor wrinkle, nor any such things;
+but that it may be holy and unblameable. (28)So ought husbands to love
+their own wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his own wife loveth
+himself. (29)For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and
+cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: (30)for we are the members
+of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. (31)For this reason shall
+a man forsake his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife,
+and the two shall be as one flesh. (32)This mystery is great: but I am
+speaking with regard to Christ, and with regard to the church.
+(33)Nevertheless let every one of you individually see that each love
+his own wife even as himself; but the wife that she stand in awe of the
+husband.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. (2)"Honour
+thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with a promise;)
+(3)that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest be long-lived
+upon earth[118]." (4)And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but
+educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
+
+(5)Servants, be obedient to your masters after the flesh, with fear and
+trembling, in simplicity of your heart as unto Christ; (6)not with
+eye-service, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will
+of God from the soul; (7)with good will doing service as to the Lord,
+and not unto men: (8)knowing that whatsoever good a man doeth, the same
+shall he receive from the Lord, whether he be a bondman, or whether he
+be free.
+
+(9)And ye masters, do the same things to them, avoiding menacing
+language: knowing that you also yourselves have a master in heaven; and
+there is no respect of persons with him.
+
+(10)Finally, brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his
+might. (11)Be clothed in the panoply of God, that we may be able to
+stand against the wiles of the devil. (12)For our conflict is not
+merely against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and against
+powers, and against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and
+against wicked spirits in the aerial regions. (13)Therefore take the
+whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day,
+and having done all things to stand. (14)Stand therefore, girded about
+your loins with truth, and putting on the breastplate of righteousness;
+(15)and underneath your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of
+peace; (16)and over all lifting up the shield of faith, with which ye
+shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. (17)And
+take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the
+word of God: (18)praying at every opportunity with all prayer and
+supplication in Spirit, and watching for this very purpose with
+perseverance and intercession for all the saints; (19)and for me that
+there may be given unto me utterance to open my mouth with boldness, to
+make known the mystery of the gospel, (20)for which I am an ambassador
+in bonds; that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
+
+(21)But that ye also may know the things which concern me, and what I
+am doing, Tychicus will inform you of the whole, a beloved brother, and
+faithful in the Lord: (22)whom I have sent unto you for this very
+purpose, that ye may know our affairs, and that he might comfort your
+hearts.
+
+(23)Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father
+and the Lord Jesus Christ. (24)Grace be with all those who love our
+Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
+
+Written to the Ephesians from Rome by Tychicus.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE PHILIPPIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ
+Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: (2)grace be
+unto you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+(3)I give thanks to my God on every remembrance of you, (4)always in
+every prayer of mine for you all, making request with joy, (5)for your
+fellowship in the gospel from the first day even until now; (6)being
+confident of this very thing, that he who hath wrought in you the good
+work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ: (7)as it is right
+for me to think this of you all, because I bear you on my heart, both
+in my bonds and in my defence and the confirmation of the gospel, as
+being all of you sharers in my grace. (8)For God is my witness, how
+earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. (9)And
+this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge
+and all understanding; (10)that ye may prove the things that are
+excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the
+day of Christ; (11)filled with fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus
+Christ are to the glory and praise of God.
+
+(12)Now I wish you, brethren, to know, that the things which have
+befallen me have rather conduced to the progress of the gospel; (13)so
+that my bonds are manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all
+other places; (14)and very many of our brethren in the Lord, assuming
+confidence from my chains, are more abundantly bold, fearlessly to
+preach the word. (15)Some indeed do it in a spirit of envy and strife;
+but some also preach Christ with cordial good-will: (16)the one indeed
+preach Christ out of contention, not with purity of intention, thinking
+to add affliction to my bonds: (17)but the others of love, knowing that
+I am exposed for the defence of the gospel. (18)What then? if Christ is
+preached in whatever manner it be, whether in pretext or reality, even
+in this do I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. (19)For I know that this
+shall issue in my salvation through your prayers, and the supply of the
+Spirit of Jesus Christ, (20)according to my firm expectation and hope,
+that I shall be confounded by no event, but that with all boldness, as
+always hitherto, Christ shall now also be magnified in my body, whether
+by my life or death. (21)For to me to live is Christ, and to die is
+gain. (22)But if it be his will, that I should live in the flesh, this
+is the fruit of my travail: and what to chuse I know not. (23)For I am
+in a strait between the two, having an earnest longing to be dissolved,
+and to be with Christ, for this is far, far better: (24)but to abide in
+the flesh may be more necessary for you. (25)And being so persuaded, I
+know that I shall stay and continue with you all for your progress and
+joy of faith; (26)that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus for me
+by my coming again unto you.
+
+(27)Only conduct yourselves worthily as becometh the gospel of Christ;
+that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your
+affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul wrestling
+together in the faith of the gospel; (28)and not dismayed on any
+occasion by your adversaries; which is indeed the proof of perdition to
+them, but of salvation to you, and that from God. (29)For this favour
+on the part of Christ is granted you, not only that ye should believe
+on him, but also that ye should suffer for his sake; (30)experiencing
+the same conflict which ye have seen in me, and now hear to be in me.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+IF there be then any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if
+any communion of spirit, if any bowels and compassions, (2)fulfil ye my
+joy, that ye may be united in sentiment, having the same love, of one
+soul, of one mind. (3)Let nothing be done contentiously or
+vain-gloriously; but in humility reckoning others superior to
+yourselves. (4)Let not each aim at their own particular interests, but
+every man at those of others.
+
+(5)Let the same sentiment of mind be in you, which was also in Christ
+Jesus: (6)who being in the form of God counted it no usurpation to
+claim equality with God: (7)but emptied himself, assuming the form of a
+servant, made after the similitude of mortal men; (8)and found in
+fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to
+the death of the cross. (9)Wherefore God also hath transcendently
+exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name:
+(10)that to the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of beings
+celestial and terrestrial, and infernal; (11)and every tongue should
+confess that the Lord Jesus _is_ Messiah, to the glory of God the
+Father.
+
+(12)Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always been obedient, not only
+during my presence with you, but now much more in my absence, with fear
+and trembling work out your own salvation. (13)For it is God who
+worketh effectually in you both to will and to perform of his good
+pleasure.
+
+(14)Do all things without murmurings or disputes: (15)that ye may be
+blameless and harmless, the children of God, inoffensive, in the midst
+of an untoward and perverse generation, among whom ye shine as
+luminaries in the world; (16)holding up the word of life, that I may
+glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured
+in vain. (17)Yea, and should I become the victim, in the sacrifice and
+service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. (18)In like
+manner do ye also joy and rejoice with me.
+
+(19)But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that
+I also may be refreshed in spirit, when I know your affairs. (20)For I
+have no one like minded with him, who will genuinely care for your
+affairs. (21)For all seek their own interests, not those of Christ
+Jesus. (22)But ye have known the trial of him, that, as a son with a
+father, he hath served with me in the gospel. (23)Him therefore I hope
+to send immediately as soon as I see clearly what will become of me.
+(24)But I have confidence in the Lord that I myself shall come shortly.
+(25)But I have thought it necessary to send unto you Epaphroditus, my
+brother, and fellow-labourer, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger,
+and the minister who supplied my want. (26)For indeed he greatly longed
+after you all, and was very sorry that ye had heard that he had been
+sick. (27)For sick indeed he was, nigh unto death: but God had mercy on
+him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow
+upon sorrow. (28)I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that
+seeing him once more ye may rejoice, and I be less sorrowful.
+(29)Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and honourably
+treat those that are such: (30)for in the work of Christ he was nigh
+unto death indifferent about life, that he might afford me that service
+which it was not in your power to render me.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+MOREOVER, brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to
+you, to me indeed is not irksome, but is safe for you. (2)Beware of
+dogs, beware of the malicious labourers, beware of the concision.
+(3)For we are the circumcision, who serve God in spirit, and glory in
+Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh. (4)Though I too might
+have confidence in the flesh; if any other man thinks that he may have
+confidence in the flesh, I may claim more: (5)circumcised the eighth
+day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of
+Hebrews; (6)respecting the law, a Pharisee; with regard to zeal,
+persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is by the
+law, blameless. (7)But what things were gain to me, these have I
+counted loss for Christ. (8)Yea doubtless, and I count all things but
+loss for the transcendently excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my
+Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them
+but as offals of ordure, that I may gain Christ, (9)and be found in
+him, not having mine own righteousness, which is by the law, but that
+which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by
+faith: (10)that I may know him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and
+communion with his sufferings, being conformed to his death; (11)if
+haply I may attain unto the resurrection of the dead. (12)Not that I
+have already attained, or am now perfect: but I pursue, that I may
+overtake that for which also by his apprehension of me I am destined by
+Christ Jesus.
+
+(13)Brethren, I count not myself to have overtaken it; but this one
+object I pursue, forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching
+out to those which are before, (14)I press towards the mark for the
+prize of the divine calling from on high in Christ Jesus.
+
+(15)Let as many of us therefore as are perfect, be thus minded: and if
+ye entertain any other sentiment, God also will unveil this unto you.
+(16)Nevertheless, so far as we have advanced, be it our care to walk by
+the same rule, to mind the same thing.
+
+(17)Be ye imitators, brethren, of me, and eye attentively those who
+walk so as ye have us for an example. (18)For many walk, whom I have
+often mentioned to you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are
+the enemies of the cross of Christ: (19)whose end is perdition, whose
+God is their belly, and their glory in their shame, whose minds are
+occupied with earthly things. (20)But our conversation is in heaven as
+its citizens, from whence also we are expecting the Saviour, the Lord
+Jesus Christ, (21)who shall transform our body of humiliation, that it
+may be conformed to his body of glory, according to the effectual
+working of him who is able to subdue even all things to himself.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+WHEREFORE, my brethren, beloved, and very dear to me, my joy and crown,
+so stand fast in the Lord, O beloved.
+
+(2)I beseech Euodias, and I beseech Syntiche to be of one mind in the
+Lord. (3)And I beseech thee also, my genuine associate, assist those
+women who laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and my
+other fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
+
+(4)Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice.
+
+(5)Let your moderation be known unto all men.
+
+The Lord is at hand. (6)Be not anxious about any thing, but in every
+case by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions
+be made known unto God. (7)And the peace of God which surpasseth all
+comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
+
+(8)Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are
+serious, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
+whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are laudable, if there
+be any virtue, or any thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these
+things. (9)Whatsoever things also ye have learned, and received, and
+heard, and seen in me, these practise, and the God of peace shall be
+with you.
+
+(10)Now I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now once more your
+thoughtful attention about me hath again sprung up, to which also your
+mind had been disposed, but ye had not found the opportunity. (11)Not
+that I mention this with a view to my indigence: for I have learned in
+whatever circumstances I am, to be content. (12)I know how to be
+abased, and I know how to abound; in every state and in all situations
+I am instructed either to be full or famishing, either to enjoy
+abundance, or to suffer want: (13)I am enabled for all things by Christ
+who strengtheneth me. (14)Nevertheless ye have done nobly in your
+communications to me during my affliction.
+
+(15)But know also, Philippians, that at my first preaching the gospel,
+when I went from Macedonia, no church communicated to me in the way of
+giving and receiving but ye alone. (16)For in Thessalonica also ye sent
+me once, yea twice, a supply for my want. (17)Not that I am anxious for
+a gift; but I am anxious to see fruit abounding on your account.
+(18)But I have now all things, and abound: I am full, having received
+from Epaphroditus your bounty, an odour of sweet smell, an acceptable
+sacrifice, well pleasing to God. (19)But my God will fully supply all
+your want, according to his riches in glory, by Christ Jesus. (20)Now
+to God, even our Father, be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(21)Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me
+salute you. (22)All the saints salute you, specially those who are of
+Caesar's household.
+
+(23)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
+
+Unto the Philippians, written from Rome by Epaphroditus.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO THE COLOSSIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy a
+brother, (2)to the saints at Colosse, and to the faithful brethren in
+Christ: grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord
+Jesus Christ.
+
+(3)We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
+always praying for you, (4)having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus,
+and the love ye show to all the saints; (5)because of the hope laid up
+for you in the heavens, which ye have heard before in the word of
+truth, the gospel, (6)which is come unto you, as it is also unto all
+the world; and beareth fruit, as also among you, from the day that ye
+heard and knew the grace of God in truth; (7)even as ye have learned
+from Epaphras our beloved fellow-labourer, who is a faithful minister
+of Christ for you; (8)who also declared to us your love in the Spirit.
+(9)For this cause we also from the day we heard it have not ceased
+praying for you, and beseeching God that ye may be filled with the
+knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
+(10)that ye may walk worthy of the Lord, well pleasing him in all
+things, in every good work fruitful, and increasing in the knowledge of
+God; (11)strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power,
+unto all patience and long-suffering with joy; (12)giving thanks to
+God, even the Father, who hath made us meet for a portion in the
+inheritance of the saints in light; (13)who hath plucked us out from
+the dominion of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of the
+Son of his love: (14)in whom we have redemption through his blood, and
+forgiveness of sins. (15)Who is the image of the invisible God, the
+prime author of all creation: (16)for by him were all things created,
+celestial and terrestrial, visible or invisible, whether thrones, or
+dominations, or principalities, or powers, all were created by him, and
+for him: (17)and he is before all, and by him all things subsist.
+(18)And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning,
+the first begotten from the dead, that he might be in all things
+pre-eminent. (19)For it hath pleased the Father that in him all fulness
+should dwell; (20)and by him to reconcile all things to himself, making
+peace by the blood of his cross: by him, I say, whether they be things
+on earth, or things in the heavens. (21)And you who in time past were
+all aliens, and enemies in mind by wicked works, hath he now
+reconciled, (22)by the body of his flesh, through death, to present you
+holy, and blameless, and irreprehensible in his presence: (23)if ye
+abide in faith grounded and firm, and never moved aside from the hope
+of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached to the
+whole creation which is under heaven, of which I Paul am a minister.
+
+(24)Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the
+measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for his
+body, which is the church, (25)of which I am a minister, according to
+the dispensation of God, which was given me for you to fulfil the
+ministry of the word of God--(26)the mystery which was hid from ages
+and from generations, but is now unveiled to his saints; (27)to whom
+God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery
+among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: (28)whom
+we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom,
+that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus; (29)for which
+also I am labouring, conflicting in the energy of his might, which
+worketh in me powerfully.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+FOR I wish you to know how great a struggle I sustain for you, and
+those at Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
+(2)that their hearts may be comforted, firmly united together in love,
+and unto all riches of full assurance of understanding, in the
+knowledge of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
+(3)in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
+
+(4)Now this I say, lest any man pervert you with specious discourse.
+(5)For though I am absent from you in person, yet I am present with you
+in spirit, rejoicing and beholding your regular order, and the
+stedfastness of your faith in Christ. (6)As therefore ye have received
+Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him: (7)rooted and built up on him, and
+confirmed in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with
+thanksgiving. (8)Beware that no man make a prey of you by means of
+philosophy and vain delusion, after the tradition of men, after the
+principles of the world, and not after Christ: (9)for in him dwelleth
+all the fulness of the Godhead bodily; (10)and ye are complete in him,
+who is the head of all principality and power: (11)in whom also ye have
+been circumcised with the circumcision not made with hands, by the
+putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, through the circumcision
+of Christ: (12)buried with him in baptism, in which also ye have been
+raised up together with him by faith, the energy of God, who raised him
+from the dead.
+
+(13)And you, who were dead in sins and in the uncircumcision of your
+flesh, hath he quickened with him, freely forgiving you all trespasses;
+(14)and hath blotted out the handwriting in ordinances that was against
+us, which was the obstacle to us, and took it from the midst, nailing
+it to the cross; (15)spoiling principalities and powers, he exposed
+them to view openly, triumphing over them on it. (16)Let no man
+therefore judge you concerning what you eat, or what you drink, or the
+observance of a feast, or new moon, or the sabbaths; (17)which are
+_merely_ shadows of things to come: but the body is Christ's. (18)Let
+no man juggle you out of your prize, voluntary in _his_ humility and
+the worship of angels, intruding into things which he never saw, vainly
+puffed up by his carnal imagination; (19)and not firmly attached to the
+head, from which the whole body, by joints and ligaments, harmoniously
+adjusted and closely compacted, increaseth with increase from God.
+
+(20)If then ye have been dead with Christ from the rudiments of the
+world, why, as though living in the world, are ye dogmatically taught,
+(21)eat not, nor talk, nor touch, (22)(all which things tend to
+corruption by abuse) according to the injunctions and doctrines of men?
+(23)Which things indeed hold forth an appearance of wisdom in
+will-worship, and humility, and bodily mortification, _though_ not of
+any value, _but_ a gratification to the flesh.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+IF ye then be risen with Christ, seek the things which are above, where
+Christ is seated at the right hand of God. (2)Fix your minds on things
+above, not on things on the earth. (3)For ye are dead, and your life is
+hid with Christ in God. (4)When Christ shall appear, who is our life,
+then shall you also with him be manifested in glory. (5)Mortify
+therefore your members which are on the earth, fornication, impurity,
+the vile passion, evil concupiscence, and insatiable desire, which is
+idolatry: (6)for which things the wrath of God cometh upon the children
+of disobedience; (7)in which ye also walked formerly when ye lived
+among them: (8)but now ye have put away all these things, anger,
+asperity, malice, scandal, obscenity, out of your mouth.
+
+(9)Lie not one to another, seeing ye have put off the old man with his
+practices; (10)and have put on the new man, which is renewed in
+knowledge, after the image of him that created him. (11)Where there is
+no difference whether a man be Greek or Jew, circumcised or
+uncircumcised, barbarian or Scythian, slave or freeman: but Christ is
+all and in all.
+
+(12)Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of
+mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering; (13)forbearing
+one another, and freely forgiving one another, if any man hath a
+complaint against another: even as Christ hath freely forgiven you, so
+also do ye. (14)But above all these things put on love, which is the
+bond of perfection. (15)And let the peace of God set up its throne in
+your hearts, whereunto also ye have been called in one body; and be ye
+thankful.
+
+(16)Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching
+and admonishing yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual
+canticles, singing with grace in your heart unto the Lord. (17)And
+everything that ye do in word or in work, do all in the name of the
+Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
+
+(18)Wives be subject to your own husbands, as is fit in the Lord.
+
+(19)Husbands, love your wives, and use no asperity against them.
+
+(20)Children, be obedient to your parents in all things; for this is
+well-pleasing to the Lord.
+
+(21)Parents, irritate not your children, lest their spirit be broken.
+
+(22)Servants, obey in all things your masters after the flesh, not with
+eye-service as men-pleasers, but, in simplicity of heart, fearing God.
+(23)And in every thing that ye do, labour from the soul, as for the
+Lord, and not man; (24)knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the
+reward of the inheritance: for ye are servants to the Lord Christ.
+(25)But he that is guilty of injustice shall receive punishment for the
+wrong he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+MASTERS, afford to your servants that which is just, and an equivalent,
+knowing that ye also have a Master in the heavens.
+
+(2)Persevere in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; (3)praying
+also at the same time for us, that God may open to us a door for the
+word, that I may speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in
+chains: (4)that I may make it evident, as I ought to speak.
+
+(5)Walk wisely with regard to those without, redeeming the time. (6)Let
+your discourse be always gracious, seasoned with salt, that ye may know
+how ye ought to reply to every man.
+
+(7)All my affairs will Tychicus make known unto you, a beloved brother,
+and faithful minister, and fellow-servant in the Lord: (8)whom I have
+sent unto you for this very purpose, that he might know your affairs,
+and comfort your hearts; (9)with Onesimus, that faithful and beloved
+brother, who is one of you: they will make known unto you all things
+that have passed here.
+
+(10)There salute you Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner, and Mark nephew to
+Barnabas, concerning whom ye have received injunctions; if he come unto
+you, receive him, (11)and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the
+circumcision. These only are my fellow-labourers for the kingdom of
+God, who have been a comfort to me.
+
+(12)Epaphras, one of you, saluteth you, a servant of Christ, always
+wrestling for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in
+all the will of God. (13)For I bear him witness that he hath great zeal
+for you, and for those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.
+
+(14)Luke, the beloved physician, saluteth you, and Demas.
+
+(15)Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the
+church which is at his house. (16)And when this epistle hath been read
+among you, cause that it also be read in the church of the Laodiceans,
+and that ye also read that from Laodicea. (17)And say to Archippus,
+Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received from the Lord, that
+thou fulfil it.
+
+(18)The salutation of Paul with mine own hand. Remember my chains.
+Grace be with you. Amen.
+
+Written to the Colossians from Rome by Tychicus and Onesimus.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE, TO THE THESSALONIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in
+God the Father, and in the Lord Jesus Christ: grace unto you, and peace
+from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2)We give thanks to
+God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
+(3)without ceasing calling to mind your work of faith, and labour of
+love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and
+Father; (4)knowing, brethren, beloved of God, your election. (5)For our
+gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy
+Ghost, and in great fulness of assurance; as ye know what manner of men
+we have been among you for your sakes. (6)And ye became imitators of
+us, and of the Lord, receiving the word in much affliction, with joy of
+the Holy Ghost; (7)so that ye became models for all that believe in
+Macedonia and Achaia. (8)For from you sounded forth the word of the
+Lord, not only into Macedonia and Achaia, but into every region also
+your fidelity towards God is gone out, so that we have no need to say
+any thing. (9)For they publish concerning you what manner of entrance
+we had unto you, and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve the
+living and true God, (10)and to wait for his Son from the heavens, whom
+he raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivereth us from the wrath
+to come.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+FOR ye yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in to you, that it was
+not in vain. (2)But though we had suffered before, and were infamously
+treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to preach
+unto you the gospel of God amidst a great conflict. (3)And our
+exhortation originated not from delusion, or impurity, or from guile;
+(4)but as we have been approved of God to be entrusted with the gospel,
+so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.
+(5)For neither at any time used we insinuating language, as ye know,
+nor a pretext for covetousness; God is witness: (6)not seeking glory
+from men, neither from you, nor from others, though we might have been
+burdensome, as apostles of Christ. (7)But we were gentle in the midst
+of you, as a nurse cherisheth her own infants. (8)So, tenderly affected
+towards you, we could with pleasure have imparted to you not the gospel
+of God only, but our own lives also, because ye were beloved by us.
+(9)For ye remember, brethren, our labour and toil: for night and day
+working hard, that we might be no burden to any of you, we preached
+unto you the gospel of God. (10)Ye are witnesses, and God also, how
+holily, and justly, and faultlessly we conducted ourselves among you
+that believe: (11)as ye know how _we treated_ every one of you, as a
+father doth his children, exhorting you, and admonishing, and conjuring
+you, (12)that ye should walk worthy of God, as calling you into his
+kingdom and glory.
+
+(13)For this cause do we also give thanks to God unceasingly, because
+when ye received the word reported by us from God, ye received it not
+as the word of man, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which
+worketh also effectually in you that believe. (14)For ye, brethren,
+became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ
+Jesus: for ye suffered the same things also yourselves from your own
+countrymen, as they too have of the Jews; (15)who both murdered the
+Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us, and please
+not God, and are in opposition to all mankind; (16)forbidding us to
+speak to the Gentiles, that they might be saved, to fill up the measure
+of their iniquities always: but wrath is coming upon them to the
+extremity.
+
+(17)But we, brethren, bereaved of you for a short moment, in person,
+not in heart, have more abundantly longed to see your face with great
+desire. (18)Therefore we wished to have come unto you, even I Paul,
+once and again; but Satan prevented us. (19)For what is our hope, or
+joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord
+Jesus Christ at his coming? (20)For ye are our glory and joy.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+WHEREFORE when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be
+left at Athens alone: (2)and sent Timothy our brother, and a minister
+of God, and our fellow-labourer in the gospel of Christ, that he might
+stablish you, and comfort you concerning your faith: (3)that no man
+might be shaken by these tribulations; for ye yourselves know that
+thereunto we are appointed. (4)For when we were with you, we told you
+before that we were about to suffer tribulation; as also it came to
+pass, and ye know. (5)For this cause also, when I could no longer
+forbear, I sent to know your fidelity, lest by any means the tempter
+had tempted you, and our labour should be in vain. (6)But now when
+Timothy returned to us from you, and brought us the glad tidings of
+your faith and love, and that ye retain a kind remembrance of us
+always, earnestly desirous to see us, as we are also to see you: (7)for
+this cause we have felt consolation, brethren, in you under all our
+tribulation and distress, because of your fidelity. (8)For now we live,
+if ye stand fast in the Lord. (9)For what sufficient thanks can we
+render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice on your
+account before our God, (10)night and day most fervently praying that
+we may see your face, and amply supply the deficiencies of your faith?
+
+(11)Now God himself, and our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ direct
+our way unto you. (12)And the Lord cause you to abound and overflow
+with love one to another, and towards all men, as we also do to you:
+(13)to the end that your hearts may be established blameless in
+holiness before God and our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus
+Christ with all his saints.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+FINALLY, brethren, we beseech you therefore, and conjure you by the
+Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk, and
+please God, so ye would abound more and more. (2)For ye know what
+commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. (3)For this is the will of
+God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from whoredom;
+(4)that every one of you may know how to possess his own vessel in
+sanctification and honour, (5)not in the vile passion of lewdness, as
+the Gentiles which know not God; (6)that no man transgress against, or
+act dishonestly to his brother in this matter because the Lord is the
+avenger of all such things, as we have told you before, and testified.
+(7)For God hath not called us unto impurity, but unto holiness.
+(8)Therefore he that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath
+also given unto us his Holy Spirit.
+
+(9)Now concerning brotherly love, I have no need to write unto you: for
+ye yourselves are divinely taught to love one another. (10)And indeed
+ye practise it towards all the brethren that are throughout Macedonia:
+but we conjure you, brethren, to abound more and more; (11)and that you
+make it your study to live peaceably, and to do your own business, and
+to work with your own hands, even as we have enjoined you; (12)that ye
+walk becomingly towards those without, and need no assistance from any
+person.
+
+(13)Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning those who
+are fallen asleep, that ye be not afflicted, as the rest _of mankind_
+who have no hope. (14)For if we believe that Jesus died, and rose
+again, so also those that have fallen asleep for Jesus shall God bring
+with him. (15)For this I say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we
+who are alive, who are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall not
+prevent those who are fallen asleep. (16)For the Lord himself shall
+descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and
+with the trumpet of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
+(17)then we who are alive, who remain, shall be caught up together with
+them into the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we be
+ever with the Lord. (18)Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+NOW concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need
+that I should write to you: (2)for yourselves know precisely that the
+day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. (3)For when they
+say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction rusheth upon them, as
+travail on a woman with child, and they shall in no wise escape. (4)But
+ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as
+a thief. (5)Ye are all the children of light, and the children of day:
+we are not the children of night, nor of darkness. (6)Let us not then
+sleep as do others; but let us watch and be sober. (7)For they who
+sleep, sleep in the night, and they who are drunken, are drunken in the
+night; (8)but let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the
+breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
+(9)For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation
+through our Lord Jesus Christ, (10)who died for us, that whether we
+sleep, or whether we wake, we may live together with him. (11)Wherefore
+comfort one another, and edify one another, as also ye do.
+
+(12)Now we entreat you, brethren, to know those who labour among you,
+and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you; (13)and to account
+of them very highly in love for their work's sake. And live in peace
+among yourselves.
+
+(14)Now we conjure you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the
+feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient with all men. (15)See
+that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that
+which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men.
+
+(16)Rejoice evermore. (17)Pray without ceasing. (18)In every thing give
+thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-wards.
+(19)Quench not the Spirit. (20)Despise not prophesyings. (21)Prove all
+things; hold fast that which is good. (22)Abstain from all appearance
+of evil.
+
+(23)Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your
+whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved faultless unto the coming
+of our Lord Jesus Christ. (24)Faithful is he that calleth you, who also
+will do it.
+
+(25)Brethren, pray for us. (26)Salute all the brethren with an holy
+kiss.
+
+(27)I conjure you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the
+holy brethren.
+
+(28)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
+
+The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE, TO THE THESSALONIANS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in
+God our Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: (2)grace unto you and
+peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (3)We are
+bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is fit,
+because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of
+you all towards each other aboundeth: (4)so that we ourselves make our
+boast of you among the churches of God, for your patience and fidelity
+under all your persecutions and afflictions which ye endure: (5)which
+is a manifest proof of the righteous judgment of God, that ye should be
+counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
+(6)seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to
+them that trouble you; (7)and to you who are troubled, rest with us, at
+the revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven with his mighty
+angels, (8)in a flame of fire, taking vengeance of them that know not
+God, and obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: (9)who shall
+receive punishment, even eternal perdition, from the presence of the
+Lord, and from the glory of his power: (10)when he shall come to be
+glorified in his saints, and to be admired by all those who believe;
+because our testimony was believed among you in that day. (11)Wherefore
+also we pray continually for you, that our God would count you worthy
+of the calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and
+the work of faith with power: (12)that the name of our Lord Jesus
+Christ may be glorified by you, and you by him, according to the grace
+of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+NOW we entreat you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord
+Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him: (2)that ye be not
+hastily agitated with apprehension, nor troubled, neither by spirit,
+nor by discourse, nor by letter, as coming from us, as though the day
+of the Lord was instantly approaching. (3)Let no man deceive you in any
+way: because that cannot be till the apostasy come first, and the man
+of sin appear, the son of perdition, (4)who opposeth himself against,
+and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or is the object of
+adoration; so that he in the temple of God sitteth as God, exhibiting
+himself in public that he is God. (5)Do ye not remember that when I was
+yet with you, I told you these things? (6)And now ye know what
+withholdeth, that he may be revealed in his own time. (7)For the
+mystery of iniquity is already powerfully working; only he that
+withholdeth hitherto, will do so till he is removed. (8)And then that
+lawless person will appear, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit
+of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming;
+(9)whose appearing is known by fanatical energy, displayed in all
+power, and signs, and lying miracles, (10)and in every unrighteous
+delusion among those who perish: in consequence of which things they
+received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. (11)And
+for this cause God shall send unto them the energy of delusion, that
+they should believe a lie: (12)that they all might be damned who have
+not believed the truth, but have taken pleasure in unrighteousness.
+(13)But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren,
+beloved of the Lord, because God hath elected you from the beginning
+unto salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit, and faith in the
+truth: (14)whereunto also he called you by our gospel, in order to your
+acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (15)Therefore,
+brethren, stand fast, and firmly hold the injunctions delivered to you,
+as ye have been taught, whether by our discourse, or by letter.
+
+(16)Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God, and Father, who
+hath loved us, and given us everlasting consolation, and good hope
+through grace, (17)comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good
+word and work.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+FINALLY, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run, and
+be glorified, even as among you; (2)and that we may be delivered from
+unreasonable and wicked men: for there is not faith in all. (3)But the
+Lord is faithful, who will stablish you, and keep you from the wicked
+one. (4)But we have confidence in the Lord towards you, that the things
+which we have enjoined you, ye both do, and will do. (5)And the Lord
+direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of
+Christ.
+
+(6)Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
+to withdraw yourselves from every brother who walketh disorderly, and
+not according to the injunction which he hath received from us. (7)For
+ye yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; for we behaved not
+ourselves disorderly among you, (8)neither did we eat bread with any
+man unpaid for, but with labour and toil worked night and day, that we
+might be burdensome to none of you: (9)not that we have not such power,
+but that we might be ourselves an example for you to imitate. (10)For
+when we were with you, this we enjoined you, that if a man would not
+work, neither should he eat. (11)For we hear that there are some among
+you who walk disorderly, doing no work, but being busy-bodies. (12)Now
+such we command, and conjure, by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with
+quietness they labour, and eat their own bread.
+
+(13)But ye, brethren, be not weary of well doing. (14)And if any man
+obey not our word by letter, mark that man, and maintain no society
+with him, that he may be ashamed. (15)Yet regard him not as an enemy,
+but admonish him as a brother. (16)And the Lord of peace himself give
+you peace, by every means, in every situation.
+
+The Lord be with you all.
+
+(17)The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is my sign in every
+letter: so I write.
+
+(18)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
+
+The second epistle was written to the Thessalonians from Athens.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL TO TIMOTHY.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the order of God, our Saviour, and
+Lord, Jesus Christ, who is our hope; (2)to Timothy, my genuine son in
+faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus
+our Lord.
+
+(3)As I exhorted thee to abide at Ephesus when I went into Macedonia,
+that thou mightest enjoin certain persons to introduce no different
+doctrine, (4)nor to attend to fables and endless genealogies, which
+give occasion to disputes rather than godly edification, which is by
+faith; _so do_. (5)For the end of the commandment is love out of a
+clean heart, and good conscience, and faith unfeigned: (6)from which
+some, having swerved, have turned aside to vain babbling; (7)affecting
+to be doctors of the law, though they underhand neither what they say,
+nor whereof they affirm. (8)But we know that the law is good if a man
+use it according to its institution; (9)knowing this, that the law is
+not made for the just man, but for the lawless and disorderly, for the
+ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of
+fathers and murderers of mothers, for men-slayers, (10)for
+whoremongers, for sodomites, for stealers of men, for liars, for
+perjured persons, and if there be any other thing which is contrary to
+sound doctrine, (11)according to the glorious gospel of the blessed
+God, with which I have been put in trust. (12)And I render thanks to
+him who hath strengthened me, even to Christ Jesus our Lord, that he
+hath counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; (13)who was
+before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolently violent, But I
+was admitted to mercy, for I did it ignorantly in unbelief; (14)but the
+grace of our Lord hath exceedingly abounded with faith and love, which
+is in Christ Jesus. (15)It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all
+acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of
+whom I am the chief. (16)But for this end obtained I mercy, that in me,
+the chief, Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a
+pattern to those who should after believe in him unto eternal life.
+(17)Now to the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be
+honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(18)This commandment, son Timothy, I give thee, according to the
+prophecies which were before delivered concerning thee, that by them
+thou mightest war a good warfare; (19)holding faith and a good
+conscience, which some having renounced, as touching the faith, have
+been shipwrecked: (20)of whom are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have
+delivered over unto Satan, that they may be corrected, so as to
+blaspheme no more.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+I EXHORT therefore, first of all, that there be offered supplications,
+prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings for the whole race of mankind:
+(2)for kings, and all that are in a state of eminence, that we may lead
+a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and seriousness. (3)For
+this is becoming, and acceptable before God our Saviour; (4)who wills
+all men to be saved, and come to the acknowledgment of truth. (5)For
+there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ
+Jesus; (6)who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony to be born
+in his appointed times; (7)of which I am ordained a preacher and
+apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not,) a teacher of the
+Gentiles in faith and truth.
+
+(8)I will then that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands
+without wrath or doubting: (9)in like manner also that the women dress
+themselves in decent apparel, with modesty and sobriety; not with
+plaited tresses, or gold, or pearls, or very costly clothing, (10)but
+as becometh women professing godliness, with good works.
+
+(11)Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection: (12)for I
+permit not a woman to teach in public, or to assume authority over the
+man, but to abide in silence. (13)For Adam was first formed, Eve
+afterwards. (14)And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being
+deceived, by transgression fell. (15)But she shall be saved through
+childbearing, if they abide in faith, and love, and holiness with
+sobriety.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+IT is a true saying, If a man seeks the office of a bishop, he desireth
+a laudable employment. (2)A bishop then must be irreprehensible, the
+husband of one wife, temperate, sagacious, respectable, hospitable,
+well qualified for teaching; (3)not addicted to wine, not using hard
+words or blows, not greedy of base gain; but gentle, not quarrelsome,
+not a lover of money; (4)presiding over his own family with propriety,
+having his children under subjection with all gravity of behaviour:
+(5)for if a man knoweth not how to order his own family, how shall he
+take proper care of the church of God? (6)Not a new convert, lest he be
+puffed up, and fall into the devil's crime. (7)He must also have a fair
+character from those who are without, that he may not fall into
+reproach, and into the snare of the devil.
+
+(8)The deacons also in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued,
+not addicting themselves to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
+(9)holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. (10)And let
+these also be first proved, and if found blameless, then let them enter
+on the deacon's office.
+
+(11)Their wives in like manner must be grave women, not addicted to
+scandal, sober, faithful in all things.
+
+(12)Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ordering well their
+children and their own families. (13)For they who discharge the office
+of a deacon with propriety, acquire to themselves a respectable station
+_in the church_, and great boldness in the faith which is in Jesus
+Christ.
+
+(14)These things I write to thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
+(15)but should I be delayed, that thou mayest know how it behoveth thee
+to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the
+living God, the pillar and the pedestal of truth. (16)And confessedly
+great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh,
+justified by the Spirit, seen of angels, preached among the Gentiles,
+believed on in the world, received up into glory.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+NOW the Spirit speaketh expresly, that in the latter days some will
+apostatise from the faith, giving heed to spirits of delusion, and
+doctrines of devils; (2)men who teach lies with hypocrisy; and have
+their own consciences cauterised; (3)prohibiting marriage, and
+enjoining abstinence from particular meats, which God created to be
+received with thanksgiving by the faithful, and those who acknowledge
+the truth. (4)For every creature of God is good, and none to be
+rejected, if used with thanksgiving: (5)for it is sanctified by the
+word of God and prayer. (6)If thou suggest these truths to the
+brethren, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up
+in the words of faith and sound doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
+(7)But profane and antiquated fables reject, but exercise thyself unto
+godliness. (8)For bodily exercise is of little advantage, but godliness
+is profitable for all things, having the promise of the life which now
+is, and of that which is to come. (9)This is a faithful saying, and
+deserving all acceptance. (10)For therefore do we labour and are
+exposed to abuse, because we have hoped in the living God, who is the
+Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful. (11)Announce and teach
+these things. (12)Let no man despise thy youth; but be a pattern of the
+faithful, in discourse; in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in
+purity. (13)Till I come, apply to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.
+(14)Neglect not the gift which is in thee, which was given thee by
+prophecy, with imposition of the hands of the presbytery. (15)Let these
+things be thy care; be wholly devoted to them; that thy progress may be
+evident to all men. (16)Take heed unto thyself, and to thy doctrine;
+abide in them: for so doing thou shalt both save thyself, and those who
+hear thee.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+REBUKE not harshly an aged man, but admonish him as a father; the
+younger men as brethren; (2)the aged women as mothers; the younger as
+sisters, with all purity. (3)Honour the widows, that are widows indeed.
+(4)But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn as
+their first duty to shew their piety towards their own family, and make
+a grateful return to their progenitors: for this is becoming and
+acceptable before God. (5)But she who is a widow indeed, and abandoned
+to solitude, hopeth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers
+night and day. (6)But she who lives voluptuously is dead, though she
+liveth. (7)And these things inculcate, that they may be blameless.
+(8)But if any man provide not for his own relations, and especially for
+those more immediately of his own family, he hath denied the faith, and
+is worse than an infidel.
+
+(9)Let no widow be put on the list under sixty years of age, who hath
+been the wife of one husband, (10)bringing attestation of her good
+works; that she hath well educated her children, that she hath been
+hospitable to strangers, that she hath washed the saints feet, that she
+hath assisted the afflicted, that she hath followed diligently every
+good work. (11)But the younger widows reject: for when they give
+themselves to wantonness contrary to Christ, they will marry;
+(12)incurring censure, for having violated their former engagement.
+(13)And at the same time also they learn to be idle, visiting about in
+the houses; and not merely idle, but talkative and inquisitive,
+speaking things they ought not. (14)I would therefore have the younger
+widows to marry, bear children, govern their house, give no occasion to
+the adversary to bring a reproach on them. (15)For some are already
+turned aside after Satan. (16)But if any man or woman who believes hath
+widows their relations, let him provide for them, and let not the
+church be burdened; that there may be a sufficiency for the real
+widows.
+
+(17)Let the elders who preside properly be counted worthy of double
+honour, especially those who are laborious in preaching and teaching.
+(18)For the Scripture saith, "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox while he
+treadeth out the corn[119]." And again, "The labourer is worthy of his
+hire."
+
+(19)Against a presbyter receive not an accusation, except it be from
+two or three witnesses. (20)Those who sin rebuke before all, that the
+rest also may tremble.
+
+(21)I adjure thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect
+angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing
+by partiality.
+
+(22)Lay hands hastily on no man, nor share another's sins: keep thyself
+pure; (23)confine thyself no longer to water-drinking; but use a little
+wine for thy stomach's sake, and thy frequent indispositions. (24)Some
+men's sins are glaringly manifest, going before to judgment; and after
+others also they follow _to detection_. (25)In like manner also the
+good works _of some_ are previously manifest; and it is not possible
+that what they have besides should be concealed.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+LET as many slaves as are under the yoke account their own masters
+worthy of all honour, that the name of God and the doctrine be not
+blasphemed. (2)But they who have believing masters, let them not think
+less of them, because they are brethren; but serve them the rather,
+because they are faithful and beloved, who have equally partaken of the
+benefit. These things teach and enjoin. (3)If any man teach another
+doctrine, and attend not to the sound words, which are those of Jesus
+Christ our Lord, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
+(4)he is conceited, knowing nothing, but delirious with disputes and
+quarrels about words, from whence come wrath, contentions, evil
+speakings, wrong suspicions, (5)perverse wranglings of men corrupt in
+mind, and destitute of truth, who think to make gain of godliness;
+depart from such men. (6)But godliness with contentment is great gain.
+(7)For that we brought nothing into the world is evident, neither can
+we carry any thing out of it. (8)Having then food and raiment, let us
+be therewith content. (9)For they who will be rich fall into temptation
+and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful passions, which sink men
+in the abyss of destruction and perdition. (10)For the love of money is
+the root of all evils, which some coveting, have wandered away from the
+faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
+
+(11)But thou, O man of God, flee from these things; but pursue
+righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. (12)Strain
+every nerve in the noble conflict of faith, lay fast hold on eternal
+life, unto which also thou hast been called, and hast confessed the
+good confession before many witnesses.
+
+(13)I conjure thee in the presence of God, who giveth life to all
+things, and of Christ Jesus, who witnessed that noble confession before
+Pontius Pilate; (14)that thou observe this injunction spotless,
+irreproachable, unto the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: (15)which
+in his own appointed times he will shew forth, who is the blessed and
+only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; (16)who alone
+possesseth immortality, inhabiting light inaccessible, whom no man hath
+seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and glory eternal. Amen.
+
+(17)Charge the rich in this world not to be lifted up with pride, nor
+to trust on the stability of wealth, but on the living God, who giveth
+us richly all things for our enjoyment; (18)to do good, to be rich in
+generous actions, to take pleasure in liberality, ready to distribute;
+(19)laying up treasure for themselves a noble foundation against the
+time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
+
+(20)O Timothy, guard the sacred deposit, avoiding profane trifling
+talk, and antitheses of misnamed science: (21)which some affecting have
+erred concerning the faith.
+
+Grace be with thee.--Amen.
+
+The first epistle was written from Laodicea, which is the metropolis of
+Phrygia Pacatiana.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the
+promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, (2)to Timothy, my beloved
+son: grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our
+Lord.
+
+(3)I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure
+conscience, that I keep up a constant remembrance of thee in my prayers
+night and day; (4)earnestly desiring to see thee, remembering thy
+tears, that I might be filled with joy; (5)recalling to my memory the
+unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother
+Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that _it is_ in thee
+also. (6)For which cause I remind thee that thou fan into a flame the
+divine gift, which is in thee by the imposition of my hands. (7)For God
+hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of courage, and of love, and of
+sobriety.
+
+(8)Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of
+me his prisoner: but suffer affliction with me in the gospel, supported
+by the power of God; (9)who hath saved us, and called us with an holy
+calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose
+and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before time had a
+beginning; (10)but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour
+Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought to light life and
+immortality by the gospel: (11)whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and
+an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. (12)For which cause also I
+suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have
+placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my
+deposit unto the great day.
+
+(13)Model thy teaching according to the pattern of the sound
+discourses, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is
+in Christ Jesus. (14)The glorious deposit committed to thy trust, guard
+by the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us.
+
+(15)Knowest thou this, that all those of Asia have deserted me? among
+whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. (16)The Lord grant mercy unto the
+household of Onesiphorus because he frequently was a refreshment to my
+soul, and was not ashamed of my chain: (17)but, when he was at Rome, he
+sought me out diligently, and found me. (18)The Lord grant that he may
+find mercy with the Lord in the great day; and how liberally he
+ministered to me at Ephesus, thou knowest better than any other person.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+THOU therefore, my son, be mighty in the grace which is in Jesus
+Christ. (2)And the things which thou hast heard of me before many
+witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be qualified to
+teach others also. (3)Thou therefore endure hardships, as a brave
+soldier of Jesus Christ. (4)No man who enters the army involves himself
+with secular affairs; that he may please the person who hath enlisted
+him. (5)And if a man contend in the public games, he is not crowned
+victor, unless he contend according to the laws. (6)The husbandman who
+toils is the first who ought to partake of the fruits. (7)Consider what
+I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
+
+(8)Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the
+dead, according to my gospel: (9)for which I suffer affliction, even
+unto chains as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
+(10)Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they
+also may obtain the salvation which is in Jesus Christ with eternal
+glory.
+
+(11)It is a faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall also
+live with him: (12)if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him:
+if we renounce him, he also will renounce us: (13)if we are
+unbelieving, he abideth faithful; he cannot contradict himself. (14)Put
+them in mind of these things, adjuring them before the Lord not to
+quarrel about words of no use, but tending to the perversion of the
+audience.
+
+(15)Be diligent to present thyself before God approved, a workman that
+need not blush, rightly dividing the word of truth. (16)But profane
+vain bablings avoid: for they will proceed to greater lengths of
+impiety. (17)And their discourse will eat like as a gangrene; of whom
+are Hymeneus and Philetus; (18)who with respect to the truth have
+erred, saying that the resurrection hath been already; and pervert the
+faith of some. (19)Nevertheless the stable foundation of God standeth
+firm, having this seal, the Lord knoweth those who belong to him. And,
+let every man who mentions the name of the Lord depart from
+unrighteousness.
+
+(20)But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver,
+but also of wood and pottery; and some for an honourable use, and
+others for baser service. (21)If therefore a man preserve himself pure
+from these things, he shall be a vessel for honour, sanctified and
+highly useful to the master, ready for every good work.
+
+(22)But flee youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love,
+peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart. (23)But
+foolish and uninstructive disputes avoid, knowing that they produce
+quarrels. (24)And a servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel; but to be
+gentle to all men, apt to teach, forbearing, (25)with meekness
+correcting those who are opposers, if at last God may give unto them
+repentance so as to submit to the conviction of the truth; (26)and that
+they may escape out of the snare of the devil, who have been captured
+by him for his will.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+BUT this know, that in the last days distressing times will come.
+(2)For men will be self-lovers, money-lovers, boasters, vainglorious,
+blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, (3)unnatural,
+implacable, slanderers, intemperate, inhuman, averse to goodness,
+(4)treacherous, wilful, puffed up _with pride_, lovers of pleasure more
+than lovers of God; (5)holding the form of godliness, but denying the
+power of it: from these men turn with aversion. (6)For such are they
+who insinuate themselves into houses, and captivate weak women laden
+with accumulated sins, and actuated by a variety of passions, (7)always
+learning, yet never able to attain unto the knowledge of truth. (8)But
+in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these
+also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind,
+reprobate respecting the faith. (9)But they shall not proceed to the
+uttermost; for their infatuation shall be evident to all men, as theirs
+also was.
+
+(10)But thou hast fully known my doctrine, conduct, purpose, faith,
+long-suffering, love, patience, (11)the persecutions, the sufferings,
+which beset me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I
+endured, yet out of them all the Lord delivered me. (12)And all indeed
+who will live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. (13)But wicked
+men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and
+deceived. (14)But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and
+believed, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; (15)and that from a
+child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee
+wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ. (16)All
+scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and advantageous for
+doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
+(17)that the man of God may be properly furnished, fully qualified for
+every good work.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+I ADJURE thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who
+shall judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
+(2)preach the word, be urgent, in season, out of season; reprove,
+enjoin, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. (3)For the time
+will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own
+inclinations will set up a herd of teachers for themselves, having the
+itch of hearing; (4)and will turn away their ears from the truth, and
+listen unto fables. (5)But watch thou in all things, endure hardship,
+do the work of an evangelist, fully discharge thy ministry. (6)For I am
+now ready to be sacrificed, and the time of my dissolution approaches.
+(7)I have struggled hard in the honourable contest, I have finished the
+race, I have kept the faith: (8)henceforth there is laid up for me a
+crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give
+me at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved his
+appearing.
+
+(9)Hasten to come to me shortly: (10)for Demas hath forsaken me, having
+loved this present world, and is gone unto Thessalonica; Crescens to
+Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia. (11)Luke alone is with me. Take Mark, and
+bring him with thee; for he is very useful to me in the ministry.
+(12)But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
+
+(13)The cloke which I left behind me at Troas with Carpus, when thou
+comest bring, and the books, especially the parchments.
+
+(14)Alexander the brazier did me many ill offices: the Lord repay him
+according to his works: (15)against whom be thou also on thy guard, for
+he hath greatly resisted our words.
+
+(16)At my first apology no man stood by me, but all forsook me: (may it
+not be imputed to them!) (17)but the Lord stood by me, and strengthened
+me, that by me the preaching might be fully discharged, and that all
+the Gentiles might hear; and I was snatched out of the lion's mouth.
+(18)And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me
+for his celestial kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(19)Salute Priscilla and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.
+(20)Erastus hath abode at Corinth: but Trophimus I left behind me at
+Miletum sick.
+
+(21)Hasten to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens,
+and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
+
+(22)The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
+
+The second epistle to Timothy, appointed the first bishop of the
+Ephesian church, was written from Rome, when the second time Paul stood
+before the Caesar Nero.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE TO TITUS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to
+the faith of the elect of God, and the knowledge of truth which leads
+to godliness; (2)in hope of life eternal, which God, who cannot lie,
+hath promised before time had a being; (3)but hath manifested in his
+own appointed season his word by the preaching, with which I have been
+entrusted, according to the command of our Saviour God; (4)to Titus, my
+genuine son after the common faith, be grace, mercy, peace, from God
+the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
+
+(5)For this purpose I left thee behind me at Crete, that thou mightest
+direct the regulations which remained to be executed, and that thou
+shouldest appoint presbyters in every city, as I charged thee to do:
+(6)if there be a man blameless, the husband of one wife, having
+children who believe, not under an accusation or debauchery, or
+disorderly conduct. (7)For a bishop ought to be irreproachable, as the
+steward of God; not self-willed, not irritable, not addicted to wine,
+not quarrelsome, not greedy of filthy lucre; (8)but the stranger's
+host, the good man's friend, grave, just, holy, temperate; (9)firmly
+attached to the faithful word, according to the doctrine delivered,
+that he may be able to exhort with sound instruction and to confute the
+opposers. (10)For there are many disorderly persons vainly talkative,
+and under a spirit of delusion, especially some of the circumcised;
+(11)whose mouths ought to be muzzled, who pervert whole families,
+teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of base gain.
+(12)One of them, a poet of their own nation, hath said, The Cretans are
+always liars, wicked beasts, slothful gluttons. (13)This testimony is
+true. For which cause rebuke them with severity, that they may be sound
+in the faith; (14)not attending to Jewish fables, and injunctions of
+men, who have turned away from the truth. (15)All things indeed are
+clean to the clean: but to the defiled and to the unbelievers there is
+nothing clean; but their very mind and conscience are defiled. (16)They
+profess to know God; but in works deny him, being abominable and
+disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+BUT speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: (2)that the
+elder men be sober, grave, discreet, sound in faith, in love, in
+patience. (3)That the elder women also be sacredly becoming in their
+behaviour, not slanderers, not enslaved by much wine, teachers of
+propriety; (4)that they instruct the young women to be discreet, to
+love their husbands, to love their children, (5)to be sober, domestic,
+good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not ill
+reported of. (6)The younger men in like manner exhort to be sober
+minded. (7)In all things approving thyself as a pattern of good works:
+in thy teaching, shewing integrity, gravity, incorruptibility, (8)sound
+discourse, incapable of confutation; that he who is in opposition may
+be confounded, having nothing faulty to say of you.
+
+(9)Let servants be subject to their own masters, in all things to be
+agreeable to them; not contradicting; (10)not embezzling their
+property, but demonstrating all good fidelity; that they may adorn the
+doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
+
+(11)For the grace of God which leads to salvation hath appeared unto
+all men, (12)instructing us, that denying ungodliness and worldly
+affections, we should live soberly and righteously, and godly in the
+present day; (13)expecting the blessed hope, and glorious appearing of
+our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; (14)who gave himself for us,
+that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a
+peculiar people, zealous of good works. (15)These things speak and
+enjoin, and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+REMIND them to be subject to princes and those invested with authority,
+to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work, (2)to slander no
+man, to be inoffensive, gentle, shewing all meekness to all men. (3)For
+we ourselves also in time past were thoughtless, disobedient,
+erroneous, enslaved by various passions and pleasures, living in malice
+and envy, hateful, hating one another. (4)But even then the kindness
+and love of God our Saviour to man shone forth, (5)not for works of
+righteousness which we had done, but according to his mercy he saved
+us, by the laver of regeneration, and by renovation of the Holy Spirit;
+(6)which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
+(7)that justified by his grace, we might become heirs in hope of
+eternal life.
+
+(8)Faithful is the saying, and of these things I wish thee firmly to
+testify, that they who have believed in God be careful to be
+pre-eminent in good works. These are becoming and advantageous to men.
+(9)But foolish disquisitions, and genealogies, and disputes, and
+contentions about the law avoid; for they are unprofitable and vain.
+
+(10)An heretical person after a first and second admonition reject;
+(11)knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being
+self-condemned.
+
+(12)When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, hasten to come to
+me unto Nicopolis: for there I have determined to pass the winter.
+
+(13)Send forward diligently Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, that nothing
+may be wanting for them. (14)And let those who belong to us learn also
+to be pre-eminent in good works for all necessary calls, that they be
+not without fruits.
+
+(15)All that are with me salute thee. Salute those who love us with
+fidelity.
+
+Grace be with you all. Amen.
+
+This epistle was written to Titus appointed by suffrage first bishop of
+the church of Crete, from Nicopolis in Macedonia.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE of PAUL the APOSTLE, TO PHILEMON.
+
+PAUL, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy a brother, to Philemon
+the beloved, and our fellow-labourer, (2)and to Apphia the beloved, and
+to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church at thy house:
+(3)grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus
+Christ.
+
+(4)I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,
+(5)hearing of thy love and faith which thou hast towards the Lord
+Jesus, and unto all the saints; (6)that there may be an operative
+communication of thy faith made known by every good thing, which is in
+you towards Jesus Christ. (7)For we have great joy and consolation in
+thy love, because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed by thee,
+brother. (8)Wherefore, though I have in Christ great liberty to enjoin
+thee what is becoming, (9)I rather for love's sake entreat, being such
+as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ. (10)I
+entreat thee for my son, whom I have begotten during my bonds,
+Onesimus: (11)who in time past hath been an unprofitable servant to
+thee, but now very profitable to thee and to me: (12)whom I have sent
+back; thou therefore receive him, even as my own bowels: (13)whom I
+wished to detain about myself, that in thy stead he might have waited
+upon me during my bonds for the gospel: (14)but without thy consent
+would I do nothing; that this good deed of thine might not be as of
+necessity, but from thy own choice. (15)For to this end perhaps was he
+separated from thee for a season, that thou mightest receive him for
+ever; (16)no longer as a slave, but above a slave, as a brother
+beloved, especially by me, but how much more by thee, both in the
+flesh, and in the Lord? (17)If therefore thou holdest me a sharer with
+thee, receive him as myself. (18)If he hath injured thee or oweth thee
+ought, put that to my account; (19)I Paul have given it under my own
+hand, I will repay it, not to say to thee, that thou owest even thine
+own self unto me. (20)Yea, brother, I wish to have joy in thee in the
+Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. (21)Having confidence in thy
+obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do more
+than I say. (22)But at the same time prepare me also a lodging: for I
+hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
+
+(23)There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus;
+(24)Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-labourers.
+
+(25)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Amen.
+
+Written to Philemon from Rome, by Onesimus one of his household.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+GOD, who spake to the fathers of old at various times, and in different
+manners by the prophets, (2)in these last days hath spoken to us by a
+Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made
+the worlds; (3)who being the splendour of his glory, and the very
+impress of his substance, and upholding all things with his powerful
+word, by himself having effected the cleansing of our sins, he sat down
+at the right hand of Majesty on high; (4)made as much superior to the
+angels, as he hath inherited a more distinguished name than they.
+(5)For to which of the angels ever said he, "My Son art thou, I have
+to-day begotten thee[120]?" And again, "I will be to him a Father, and
+he shall be to me a Son[121]?" (6)And again, when he introduces the
+first-begotten into the world, he saith, "Let all the angels of God
+also worship him[122]." (7)And concerning the angels indeed he thus
+speaks: "Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministering servants a
+flame of fire[123]." (8)But to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is unto
+eternity; a sceptre of rectitude is the sceptre of thy kingdom. (9)Thou
+hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, thy God,
+hath anointed thee with the oil of exultation above those who partake
+with thee[124]." (10)"And thou from the beginning, O Lord, hast founded
+the earth, and the heavens are the works of thine hands. (11)They will
+be destroyed, but thou remainest; and they all will grow old as a
+garment, (12)and as a cloak thou wilt wrap them up, and they will
+undergo a change: but thou art the same, and thy years will never
+end[125]." (13)Unto which indeed of the angels said he ever, "Sit at my
+right hand until I put thine enemies for a footstool of thy feet[126]?"
+(14)Are they not all ministerial spirits, sent to perform service on
+account of those who are about to inherit salvation?
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+FOR this reason we ought to attend more diligently to the things which
+have been heard, lest by any means we let them flow by us. (2)For if
+the discourse spoken by angels was confirmed, and every transgression
+and disobedience received a just punishment as its due, (3)how shall we
+escape if we neglect so great salvation, which, commencing at the
+beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who
+had heard him; (4)God superadding his testimony with them, by signs,
+and wonders, and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost,
+according to his own will?
+
+(5)For he hath not subjected the future world, of which we are
+speaking, to the angels. (6)But one in a certain passage testifieth,
+saying, "What is man, that thou rememberest him, or a son of man, that
+thou regardest him?" (7)"Thou hast made him for a little while lower
+than angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, and hast
+placed him over the works of thy hands: (8)thou hast subjected all
+things under his feet[127]." Now in subjecting all things to him, he
+left nothing unsubjected to him; but at present we see not yet all
+things subjected to him. (9)But we see Jesus for a little while made
+lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and
+honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every
+one.
+
+(10)For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all
+things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to perfect the Author of
+their salvation by sufferings. (11)For both he that sanctifies, and
+they who are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause he is not
+ashamed to call them brethren, (12)saying, "I will declare thy name to
+my brethren, in the midst of the church I will sing hymns to
+thee[128]." (13)And again, "I will place my confidence in him[129]."
+And again, "Behold! Here am I, and the children which God hath given
+me[130]."
+
+(14)Seeing therefore that the children have partaken of flesh and
+blood, he also himself, in exact resemblance, partook of the same, that
+by death he might destroy him who held the power of death, that is, the
+devil; (15)and deliver those, even as many as through their whole life
+were subjects of bondage to the fear of death. (16)For he verily took
+not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham.
+(17)Wherefore he ought in all things to be made like to his brethren,
+in order to become a merciful and faithful high-priest in those things
+which relate to God, to make a propitiation for the sins of the people:
+(18)for inasmuch as he hath himself suffered, having been tempted, he
+is able to succour those who are tempted.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+WHEREFORE, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling,
+contemplate the apostle and high-priest whom ye confess, Jesus Christ;
+(2)who was faithful to him who appointed him, as Moses also was in all
+his house. (3)For this personage hath been counted worthy of higher
+glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who built it, hath greater honour than
+the house. (4)For every house is built by some person; but he who is
+the architect of all things is God. (5)And Moses indeed was faithful in
+all that house of his as a servant, to bear testimony of the things
+which should be after spoken; (6)but Christ as a son over his own
+house: whose house are we, if we hold firmly the confidence and
+glorying of hope stedfast unto the end. (7)Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost
+saith[131], To day if ye will hear his voice, (8)harden not your
+hearts, as in that bitter provocation, at the day of the temptation in
+the wilderness; (9)when your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my
+works during forty years. (10)Wherefore I was provoked against that
+generation, and said, They are always deluded in heart, and they have
+not known my ways: (11)so I swore in my wrath that they shall not enter
+into my rest. (12)Take heed, brethren, that there be not in any one of
+you a wicked heart of infidelity, _evident_ in departure from the
+living God: (13)but exhort one another daily, whilst to-day remains,
+that no one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. (14)For we
+are partakers with Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence
+firm unto the end; (15)while it is said, To-day if ye will hear his
+voice, harden not your hearts as in the provocation. (16)For some,
+though they had heard, provoked him; yet not all who came out of Egypt
+by Moses. (17)But against whom was he incensed forty years? Was it not
+against those who had sinned, whose corpses fell in the wilderness?
+(18)And to whom did he swear that they should not enter into his rest,
+but to those who did not believe? (19)So we see that they could not
+enter in because of unbelief.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+LET us fear then lest, though a promise be left of entering into his
+rest, any one of you should appear to fail of obtaining it. (2)For we
+are hearing the same gospel preached as they did; but the word heard
+did not profit them, not being incorporated by faith with those who
+heard it. (3)For we who have believed, have entered into the rest, even
+as he said, "So, I sware in my wrath, that they shall not enter into my
+rest;" and that notwithstanding the works were done from the foundation
+of the world. (4)For he said in a certain passage concerning the
+seventh day to this purport, "And God rested on the seventh day from
+all his works[132]." (5)And in this passage again, "They shall not
+enter into my rest." (6)Forasmuch therefore as it remaineth for some to
+enter into it, and they who first had the gospel preached to them
+entered not in because of unbelief; (7)again he limiteth a certain day,
+saying by David, To-day, after so long a time; as it is said, "To-day
+if ye will hear his voice harden not your hearts." (8)For if Joshua had
+given them the rest, he would not afterwards have spoken of another
+day. (9)A sabbatical rest then still remaineth for the people of God.
+(10)For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath rested from his
+works, as God did from his own. (11)Let us then earnestly endeavour to
+enter into that rest, lest any person fall after the same example of
+unbelief. (12)For the word of God is quickening, and energetic, and
+sharper than every two-edged sword, and piercing through and through,
+so as to divide both soul and spirit, both joints and spinal marrow,
+and critically judges the thoughts and intents of the heart. (13)Even
+creation is not invisible before him, but all things are naked, and
+fully displayed before his eyes, to whom we must give our account.
+
+(14)Having then a great high-priest passed through the heavens, Jesus
+the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession. (15)For we have not an
+high-priest incapable of a fellow-feeling with our infirmities, but one
+tempted in all points, in exact resemblance with ourselves, sin
+excepted. (16)Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne of
+grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+FOR, every high-priest taken from among men, is constituted on behalf
+of men for those services which relate to God, that he should offer
+both gifts and sacrifices for sins: (2)being able to feel tenderly for
+the ignorant and erroneous; forasmuch as he is himself encompassed with
+infirmity. (3)And on this account he ought, as for the people, so also
+for himself, to offer sacrifice for sins. (4)And no man assumes to
+himself this honour, but he who is called of God, even as Aaron was.
+(5)So Christ also did not himself assume the glory to become
+high-priest, but he _gave it_ who spake to him, "Thou art my Son; I
+have this day begotten thee." (6)As he saith also in another passage,
+"Thou art priest forever after the order of Melchisedec[133];" (7)who
+in the days of his flesh, with strong crying and tears, having offered
+up prayers and supplications to him who was able to save him from
+death, and being heard for his reverential awe, (8)though he was a son,
+he learned obedience from the things which he suffered: (9)and complete
+himself, he became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey him;
+(10)publicly proclaimed of God high-priest after the order of
+Melchisedec.
+
+(11)Concerning whom we have much to discourse, and of difficult
+interpretation to explain, seeing ye are dull of hearing. (12)For
+though ye ought for the time to be teachers of others, ye have again
+need that some one teach you the leading principles of the oracles of
+God; and are become as those who need milk, and not solid food. (13)For
+every one who useth milk is inexperienced in the word of righteousness:
+for he is an infant. (14)But solid nourishment is proper for grown men,
+even as many as by habit have their organs of perception exercised for
+the discernment both of good and evil.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+WHEREFORE, desisting from initiatory discourse respecting Christ, let
+us advance towards perfection; not again laying a foundation of
+repentance from dead works, and faith in God, (2)of the doctrine of
+ablutions, and of imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the
+dead, and of eternal judgment. (3)And so we will do, if God permit.
+(4)For it is not possible to renew again unto repentance those who have
+been once illuminated, and have tasted the celestial gift, and have
+been made partakers of the Holy Ghost, (5)and have tasted the good word
+of God, and the powers of the world to come, (6)and yet have fallen
+away: for they crucify again to themselves the Son of God, and expose
+him to public infamy. (7)For the earth which imbibes the rain which
+often falls upon it, and bringeth forth herbage suitable for those by
+whom it is cultured, receiveth a blessing from God; (8)but if it
+produceth thorns and thistles, it is abandoned, and near the curse _of
+barrenness_, whose end will be for burning.
+
+(9)But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are
+better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak. (10)For God
+is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have
+demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints,
+and still ministering. (11)But we earnestly desire that every one of
+you do manifest the same diligence, in order to obtain the full
+assurance of hope unto the end: (12)that ye be not slothful, but
+imitators of those who, by faith and long suffering, are inheriting the
+promises. (13)For God when he gave the promise to Abraham forasmuch as
+he had nothing greater to swear by, sware by himself, (14)saying,
+"Verily, blessing, I will bless thee, and multiplying, I will multiply
+thee[134]." (15)And so after long patient waiting he obtained the
+promise. (16)For men indeed swear by something greater than themselves;
+and an oath for confirmation is with them conclusive in all disputes.
+(17)And thus God, designing more abundantly to demonstrate to the heirs
+of promise the immutability of his will, pledged himself by oath,
+(18)that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to
+lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay
+hold on the hope set before us; (19)which, as an anchor for our soul,
+we hold both sure and stedfast, and entering into the sanctuary within
+the vail, (20)into which the forerunner for us is entered, even Jesus,
+made after the order of Melchisedec an high-priest for ever.
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+FOR this Melchisedec, king of Salem, a priest of God most high, who met
+Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
+(2)to whom also Abraham gave a tenth share of all the spoil: being, as
+the interpretation of his name imports, first, King of righteousness,
+and then also King of Salem, that is, King of peace: (3)without father,
+without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor
+end of life, but in exact resemblance with the Son of God, abideth a
+priest for ever. (4)Now observe how great is this _Melchisedec_, to
+whom even Abraham the patriarch gave the tenth of the spoils. (5)For
+they indeed of the sons of Levi, who are admitted to priesthood, have
+an order to receive tithes from the people according to the law, that
+is, of their brethren, though also sprung from the loins of Abraham.
+(6)But he who derived not his genealogy from them, received tithes from
+Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises; (7)but without all
+dispute the inferior receives benediction from the superior. (8)And
+here indeed dying men receive the tithes, but there he hath a testimony
+borne to him that he liveth. (9)And, if I may so say, through Abraham
+even Levi, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes. (10)For he was as yet in
+the loins of his father when Melchisedec met him. (11)If therefore
+there was perfection by the Levitical priesthood (for under that the
+people had the law given to them), what farther need was there that
+another priest should arise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be
+called after the order of Aaron? (12)For the priesthood being
+transferred, there is of necessity an abrogation of the law also.
+(13)For he to whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe,
+in which no man approached the altar. (14)For it is evident that our
+Lord sprang from Judah; to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning
+the priesthood; (15)and it is yet more abundantly evident, that there
+should arise another priest after the likeness of Melchisedec, (16)who
+was not made such by the law of a carnal commandment, but by the power
+of a life indissoluble. (17)For the testimony is, Thou art a priest for
+ever after the order of Melchisedec. (18)For there is indeed an
+abrogation of the preceding command, because of its weakness and
+inutility. (19)For the law led to no perfection, but was an
+introduction to a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
+
+(20)Moreover, forasmuch as he was not _made priest_ without an oath,
+(21)(for they indeed were made priests without an oath; but he with an
+oath, by him who said unto him, "The Lord hath sworn, and will not
+repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:")
+(22)by so much is Jesus become the surety of a better testament.
+
+(23)And they indeed are many who were made priests, because by death
+they were prevented from abiding _in their office_: (24)but this
+person, because he abideth for ever, hath a priesthood that passeth not
+over to another. (25)Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost
+those who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make
+intercession for them. (26)For such an high-priest was suitable to us,
+holy, inoffensive, spotless, separate from sinners, and made higher
+than the heavens: (27)who hath not daily need, as the high-priests,
+first, to offer sacrifice for their own sins, afterwards, for those of
+the people: for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself.
+(28)For the law constitutes men high-priests, though they have
+infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is since the law,
+constitutes the Son, unto eternity completely perfect.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+NOW the summary of the things spoken is this: we have such an
+high-priest, who hath taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of
+Majesty in the heavens; (2)a minister of the holies, and of the true
+tabernacle which the Lord hath pitched, and not man. (3)For every
+high-priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices: wherefore
+it is necessary that this person also have somewhat to offer. (4)For if
+he were on earth, he would not be a priest, there being priests who
+offer gifts according to the law; (5)who perform the service after the
+figure and shadow of things in the heavens, as Moses was divinely
+instructed, when he was about to finish the tabernacle. "For see,"
+saith God, "that thou make all things according to the model shewed
+thee on the mount[135]." (6)But now hath Christ obtained a more
+excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better
+covenant, which hath been established on better promises.
+
+(7)For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been
+no place sought for a second. (8)For finding fault with them, he saith,
+"Behold, the days are coming, saith the Lord; and I will accomplish for
+the house of Israel and for the house of Judah a new covenant: (9)not
+according to that covenant which I made with their fathers, in the day
+when I laid hold upon their hand to lead them up out of the land of
+Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I took no longer
+care of them, saith the Lord. (10)For this is the covenant which I will
+make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; giving
+my laws to their understanding, even on their hearts will I inscribe
+them: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people.
+(11)And they shall no more teach every man his neighbour, and every one
+his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me from the mean
+man of them unto the great among them. (12)For I will be placable to
+their unrighteousnesses and their sins, and their iniquities I will
+never more remember[136]." (13)In calling it a new covenant, he hath
+made the first antiquated. Now what is antiquated and grown aged, is
+near evanescence.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+THEN also the first tabernacle had indeed regulations for the divine
+service, and a sanctuary furnished. (2)For the tabernacle was prepared;
+the first part, in which was both the candlestick, and the table, and
+the shew-bread, which is called the holy. (3)But behind the second vail
+was the tabernacle, called the holy of holies: (4)having the golden
+censer, and the coffer of the covenant, overlaid with gold within and
+without, in which were the golden urn containing the manna, and Aaron's
+rod which had budded, and the stone tables of the covenant; (5)and
+above, over it the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the propitiatory.
+(6)Now when these things were thus disposed, the priests entered
+continually into the first tabernacle indeed, performing the divine
+services: (7)but into the second once in every year entered the
+high-priest alone, not without blood, which he offered for his own
+inadvertencies, and for those of the people: (8)the Holy Ghost thus
+signifying, that the way into the holies was not yet made manifest,
+whilst the first tabernacle held its station; (9)which figurative
+representation _continues_ unto the present time, according to which
+both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, with respect to
+conscience, make him perfect who performs the services, (10)as they
+consist only of meats, and drinks, and different ablutions, and
+corporal services, until the appointed time of perfect reformation.
+
+(11)But Christ becoming the high-priest of future good things, through
+a better and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not
+of this creation; (12)nor by the blood of goats and of calves, but by
+his own blood, he entered once for all into the holies, having obtained
+eternal redemption.
+
+(13)For if the blood of bulls, and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer
+sprinkling the defiled sanctifieth to corporal purification, (14)how
+much more shall the blood of Christ, who, by the eternal Spirit,
+offered up himself in sacrifice without blemish to God, cleanse our
+conscience from dead works, that we may perform divine service to the
+living God?
+
+(15)And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that,
+death being suffered for the redemption of transgressions committed
+against the first testament, they who are called might receive the
+promise of an eternal inheritance. (16)For where a testament is, of
+necessity the death of the testator is implied. (17)For a testament is
+valid when men are dead; for else it is of no efficacy whilst the
+testator is alive. (18)Wherefore also that first testament was not
+consecrated without blood. (19)For when every command according to the
+law had been spoken by Moses to all the people, taking the blood of
+calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, he
+sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, (20)saying, This is
+the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you. (21)And
+the tabernacle also, and all the vessels employed in the divine
+service, he in like manner sprinkled with blood. (22)And almost all
+things are purified by blood according to the law, and without effusion
+of blood there is no remission of sin. (23)There was a necessity
+therefore that the representations of the things in heaven should be
+purified by these; but the celestial things themselves with better
+sacrifices than these. (24)For Christ is not entered into the holies
+made with hands, the antitypes of the true; but into heaven itself, now
+to appear before the presence of God for us: (25)and not that he should
+often offer up himself in sacrifice, as the high-priest enters every
+year into the holies with blood not his own, (26)(for in that case he
+must have suffered often since the foundation of the world:) but now
+once for all at the consummation of the ages hath he been manifested
+for the abolishing sin by the sacrifice of himself. (27)And forasmuch
+as it is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment,
+(28)so Christ having been once offered in sacrifice to bear the sins of
+men, will appear the second time without sin, to those who expect him,
+for their salvation.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+NOW the law, having a shadow of the good things which were to come, not
+the very substance of the things, cannot possibly, by the same
+sacrifices which they offer year by year continually, make those
+perfect who approach _God_; (2)else they would have discontinued to
+make the offering, because they who performed the service being once
+made clean, would have had no more sense of sins on their conscience.
+(3)But in these _sacrifices_ there is a commemoration of sins every
+year. (4)For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should
+take away sin. (5)Wherefore, coming into the world, he saith,
+"Sacrifice and oblation thou hast not chosen, but thou hast exactly
+fashioned a body for me: (6)thou hast had no delight in whole
+burnt-offerings and sacrifices for sin: (7)then I said, Here am I; (in
+the volume of the book it is written of me) I come to do thy will, O
+God[137]." (8)Having said before that sacrifice, and oblation, and
+whole burnt-offerings and sin-offerings thou hast not chosen, nor
+takest pleasure in, (which are offered according to the law,) (9)he
+then added, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He abolishes the first
+that he may establish the second. (10)By the which will we are
+sanctified through the oblation of the body of Jesus Christ, once for
+all.
+
+(11)And every priest standeth indeed daily performing the divine
+service, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which cannot
+possibly take away sins: (12)but this person, having offered one
+sacrifice for sins, for ever hath seated himself at the right hand of
+God; (13)henceforth waiting till his enemies be put as a footstool for
+his feet. (14)For by one oblation he hath made those perfect for ever
+who are sanctified.
+
+(15)Now the Holy Ghost also beareth this testimony to us: for after
+declaring before, (16)"This is the testament which I will appoint to
+them after those days, saith the Lord; giving my laws to their hearts,
+even on their minds will I inscribe them;" (17)_he adds,_ "and their
+sins and their iniquities I will in no wise remember any more." (18)Now
+where there is remission of these, no more offering for sin _is
+needed_.
+
+(19)Having therefore, brethren, entire liberty of entrance into the
+holies by the blood of Jesus--(20)a way, which he hath consecrated for
+us, newly opened, and giving life, through the vail, that is, his
+flesh; (21)and having a great priest over the house of God, (22)let us
+come to him with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our
+hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and the body washed with pure
+water: (23)let us hold fast the profession of hope unwavering, (for he
+who promises is faithful.) (24)and let us attentively observe one
+another, to excite an ardour of love and of good works: (25)not
+deserting the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom with
+some, but exhorting to it; and so much the more, as ye see the day
+approaching.
+
+(26)For if we sin wilfully after we have received the knowledge of the
+truth, no more sacrifice for sins remaineth; (27)but a certain terrible
+expectation of judgment, and a burning indignation, ready to devour
+these enemies.
+
+(28)Any man who treated the law of Moses with neglect, was put to
+death, without mercy, on the deposition of two or three witnesses:
+(29)by how much, think ye, shall he be counted worthy of more condign
+punishment who hath trampled on the Son of God, and regarded the blood
+of his testament, by which he was sanctified, as an unclean thing, and
+hath treated the gracious Spirit contumeliously? (30)For we know him
+who declares, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord[138]."
+And again, "The Lord will judge his people." (31)It is a fearful thing
+to fall into the hands of the living God.
+
+(32)But remember the past days in which, after ye had been illuminated,
+ye endured a great conflict of sufferings; (33)partly while publicly
+exposed to revilings and tribulations, partly as being in communion
+with those who were treated in this manner. (34)For ye have been
+fellow-sufferers with my bonds, and received with joy the plundering of
+your properties, knowing in yourselves that you have in the heavens a
+better substance, and permanent.
+
+(35)Recede not therefore from your boldness of profession, which brings
+a great recompence of reward. (36)For ye have need of patience, that
+after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise. (37)For
+yet a little, very little while, and he that is coming will come, and
+will not delay. (38)"The just man then will live by faith[139];" and if
+he draw back, my soul shall have no delight in him. (39)But we are not
+of those who turn back unto perdition; but of those who believe to the
+salvation of the soul.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+NOW faith is the realizing confidence of the things hoped for, and the
+demonstration of things unseen: (2)for thereby the ancients obtained a
+testimony of approbation.
+
+(3)By faith we understand that the worlds were exactly formed by the
+word of God, so that the visible objects were not made out of things
+which now appear.
+
+(4)By faith Abel offered unto God a sacrifice of more excellence than
+Cain, by which he received a testimony that he was a righteous man, God
+bearing witness upon his gifts: and by this, though dead, he still
+speaketh.
+
+(5)By faith Enoch was translated, so as not to see death; and was not
+found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he
+was recorded to have been acceptable to God. (6)But without faith it is
+impossible to be acceptable; for he must believe, who cometh unto God,
+that he exists, and is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
+
+(7)By faith Noah, being divinely warned respecting things not yet seen,
+filled with reverential awe, prepared an ark for the salvation of his
+household, by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the
+righteousness which is by faith.
+
+(8)By faith Abraham, called to go forth unto a place which he should in
+future obtain as an heritage, obeyed; and he went forth, not knowing
+whither he was going. (9)By faith he sojourned in the land of promise,
+as a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the co-heirs
+of the same promise. (10)For he expected a city having foundations, of
+which God is the planner and architect.
+
+(11)By faith also that very Sarah, who was barren, received ability for
+the conception of seed, and past the usual time of life brought forth a
+child, because she accounted that he who promised it, would be true to
+his promise. (12)Wherefore even from one person, and he become dead in
+respect to these matters, there sprang a race, as the stars of heaven
+for multitude, and as the sand, which is on the shore of the sea,
+innumerable. (13)All these died in faith, not having received the
+promises, but beholding them at a great distance, though believing and
+embracing them, and confessing that they were strangers and sojourners
+in the land. (14)Now they who speak thus, shew evidently that they are
+in earnest search of their native country. (15)And if indeed they had
+fixed their minds on that from whence they had gone forth, they might
+have had opportunity to go back to it again. (16)But now their longing
+desires are after a better country, that is, the heavenly one:
+wherefore God is not ashamed of them to be called their God: for he
+hath prepared a city for them.
+
+(17)By faith Abraham, when tried, offered up Isaac; and he who had
+received the promise, presented in sacrifice his only begotten son,
+(18)unto whom it had been said, "That by Isaac shall there be a seed
+bearing thy name[140]:" (19)reasoning that God was able to raise him up
+again, even from the dead; from whence also figuratively he had
+received him.
+
+(20)By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau with regard to future things.
+
+(21)By faith, dying Jacob blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and bowed
+down in adoration upon the top of his staff.
+
+(22)By faith Joseph, approaching his end, made mention of the children
+of Israel's departure thence; and gave a charge respecting his bones.
+
+(23)By faith Moses, after he was born, was hid three months by his
+parents, because they saw the child singularly beautiful; and they were
+not intimidated by the command of the king.
+
+(24)By faith Moses, when he became a grown man, refused to be called
+the son of Pharaoh's daughter; (25)choosing rather to suffer
+afflictions with the people of God, than to have a temporary fruition
+of sin; (26)esteeming the reproach of Christ riches greater than the
+treasures of Egypt: for he looked earnestly to the recompence of
+reward. (27)By faith he forsook Egypt, not intimidated by the wrath of
+the king: for he boldly persisted, as seeing the invisible _Jehovah_.
+(28)By faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of the blood,
+that the destroyer of the first-born might not touch them.
+
+(29)By faith they passed through the Red sea, as on dry ground; which
+the Egyptians attempting to do were swallowed up.
+
+(30)By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after being circled round seven
+days.
+
+(31)By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with those who were
+infidels, having received the spies in peace.
+
+(32)And what more shall I say: for the time would fail me if I should
+make a narration concerning Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and
+Jephtha, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets: (33)who by faith
+vanquished kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped
+the mouths of lions, (34)extinguished the force of fire, escaped the
+edge of the sword, they were made strong out of weakness, became mighty
+in battle, routed the armies of aliens. (35)Women received by a
+resurrection their dead: but others were tortured, not accepting a
+release; that they might obtain a better resurrection: (36)and others
+had trials of mockeries and whippings, yea and farther of chains and
+imprisonment: (37)they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they
+experienced the severest trials, they were slain by the edge of the
+sword: they went about wrapped in skins of sheep and goats, destitute
+of all things, pressed down with afflictions, suffering all kind of
+misery; (38)of whom the world was not worthy: they wandered up and down
+in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens, and caverns of the earth.
+(39)And these all though having obtained a testimony by faith, received
+not the promise: (40)God having provided for us something better, that
+without us they should not attain to perfection.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+THEREFORE also seeing we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding
+us, laying aside every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let
+us run with patience the race lying before us, (2)earnestly looking up
+to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the joy set
+before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at
+the right hand of the throne of God. (3)Consider then attentively him
+that endured from sinners such opposition against himself, that ye be
+not wearied out, fainting in your souls. (4)As yet ye have not resisted
+unto blood, struggling against sin. (5)And have you forgotten the
+exhortation which is addressed to you, as children, "My son, count not
+lightly of the Lord's childlike correction, nor faint when under his
+rebuke: (6)for whom the Lord loveth he correcteth, and scourgeth every
+son whom he receiveth[141]." (7)If ye patiently endure correction, God
+carries himself towards you as his children: for who is the son whom
+the father doth not correct? (8)If then ye are without correction, of
+which all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not children.
+
+(9)If then we have had the fathers of our flesh for correctors, and
+reverenced them; shall we not much more be under subjection to the
+Father of spirits, and live? (10)For they indeed for a few days as
+seemed proper to themselves corrected us; but he for our own advantage,
+that we might be partakers of his holiness. (11)Now all correction at
+the moment seemeth not to be cause for joy, but for sorrow; but after a
+while it produceth peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have
+thereby been disciplined.
+
+(12)Wherefore stretch out again the hands that hang down, and the
+paralytic knees; (13)and make strait paths for your feet, that what is
+halting may not be turned out of the way; but that it may rather be
+healed.
+
+(14)Earnestly seek peace with all men, and holiness, without which no
+man shall see the Lord: (15)carefully observing lest any of you fail of
+attaining the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up
+trouble you, and by it many be defiled; (16)lest there be any
+fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of bread
+parted with his birthrights. (17)For ye know, that when afterwards he
+wished to inherit the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place
+for a change of _his father's_ mind, though he sought it earnestly with
+tears. (18)For ye have not approached the mountain that could only be
+groped for, and that burned with fire, and the thick cloud, and the
+darkness, and the tempest, (19)and the sound of a trumpet, and the
+voice of words, which they who heard, earnestly begged that the
+discourse might not be directed to them: (20)for they could not bear
+the charge given, and "If but a beast touch the mountain he shall be
+stoned, or shot through with a dart[142]:" (21)and so terrible was the
+appearance, that Moses said, I am exceedingly afraid and trembling:
+(22)but ye are come unto mount Sion, and to the city of the living God,
+to the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, (23)and to the
+general assembly and church of the first-born registered in the
+heavens, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of just men
+perfected, (24)and to Jesus the mediator of the new testament, and to
+the blood of sprinkling, which speaketh better things than that of
+Abel.
+
+(25)Beware that ye reject not him that speaketh: for if they escaped
+not, who rejected him, that upon earth spake by divine influence, much
+more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him who speaks from
+heaven: (26)whose voice then shook the earth, but now he hath promised,
+saying, "Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also the
+heaven[143]." (27)Now this word yet once more manifests the removal of
+the things shaken, as of things formed, that the things not shaken may
+endure.
+
+(28)Wherefore receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, may we hold
+fast the grace, by which we can offer to God acceptably divine service,
+with reverence and pious awe: (29)for our God is a devouring fire.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+LET brotherly love continue. (2)Forget not to exercise hospitality: for
+thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
+
+(3)Remember those who are in chains, as in chains with them; and those
+who are suffering afflictions, as being yourselves also in the body.
+
+(4)Marriage is honourable for all persons, and the marriage bed
+undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
+
+(5)Let the tenor of your life be divested of the love of money; content
+with your present possessions: for he hath said, "I will in no wise
+leave thee, neither will I in any case forsake thee[144]." (6)So that
+we may with confidence say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear
+what man shall do unto me.
+
+(7)Remember your presidents, who have spoken to you the word of God:
+the ultimate issue of whose conduct attentively observing, be imitators
+of their fidelity.
+
+(8)Jesus Christ _is_ the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever. (9)Be
+not tossed about by various and strange doctrines: for it is good to
+have the heart firmly established by grace, not by meats, in which
+observances they who have walked have found no manner of advantage.
+(10)We have an altar, of which they have no right to eat, who perform
+the service in the tabernacle. (11)For the bodies of those beasts are
+burnt without the camp, whose blood for a sin offering is brought into
+the holy of holies by the high-priest. (12)Wherefore Jesus also, that
+he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the
+gate.
+
+(13)Therefore let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his
+reproach. (14)For we have not here an abiding city, but we earnestly
+seek that which is to come. (15)By him therefore let us offer a
+sacrifice of praise perpetually to God, that is the fruit of our lips
+confessing his name. (16)But of beneficence, and liberal distribution,
+be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.
+
+(17)Obey your presidents, and be subject to them: for they are vigilant
+for your souls, as being to render an account, that they may do it with
+joy, and not groaning: for that would be disadvantageous for you.
+
+(18)Pray for us: for we have confidence that we maintain a good
+conscience, in all things desirous to conduct ourselves with
+propriety.--(19)But I entreat you the rather to do this, that I may the
+more speedily be restored to you.
+
+(20)Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord
+Jesus, the great pastor of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting
+testament, (21)make you fit for every good work to do his will,
+producing in you that which is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus
+Christ; to whom be glory unto the everlasting ages. Amen.
+
+(22)But I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I
+have written to you in few words.
+
+(23)Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he
+come shortly, I will see you.
+
+(24)Salute all your presiding ministers, and all the saints. They of
+Italy salute you.
+
+(25)Grace be with you all.--Amen.
+
+Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE GENERAL OF JAMES THE APOSTLE.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+JAMES, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve
+tribes which are dispersed, greeting.
+
+(2)My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into various trials;
+(3)knowing that the proof of your faith produceth patience. (4)But let
+patience have its work perfected, that ye may be perfect and complete,
+deficient in nothing. (5)But if any man of you be deficient in wisdom,
+let him ask it of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth
+not and it shall be given him. (6)But let him ask in faith, harbouring
+no doubt: for he who is doubtful is like a wave of the sea, driven by
+the wind, and in constant agitation. (7)For let not that man think that
+he shall receive any thing from the Lord. (8)A double-minded man is
+unsteady in all his ways.
+
+(9)Let the brother low in station rejoice in his elevation: (10)but the
+rich, in his abasement: for as the flower of grass he shall pass away.
+(11)For the sun arose with fervour, and burnt up the grass, and the
+flower of it fell off, and the beauty of its appearance was lost: just
+so the rich man in his course of life shall wither away. (12)Blessed is
+the man who patiently supports temptation: for when he is proved, he
+shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those
+who love him. (13)Let no man under temptation say, I am tempted of God:
+for God is incapable of temptation from evils, and he tempteth no man:
+(14)but every person is tempted, when by his own peculiar passion he is
+born away, and ensnared. (15)Then passion impregnated, bringeth forth
+sin, and sin reaching its consummation, bringeth forth death. (16)Be
+not deceived, my beloved brethren.
+
+(17)Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, descending
+from the father of illuminations, with whom there is no variableness,
+nor shadow of change. (18)Of his own choice he produced us by the word
+of truth, that we might be a sort of first fruit of his
+creatures.--(19)Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift
+to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. (20)For the wrath of man worketh
+not the righteousness of God. (21)Wherefore laying aside all vicious
+pollution, and the abundance of iniquity, receive with meekness the
+ingrafted word, which hath power to save your souls. (22)But be ye
+doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves by false
+reasoning. (23)For if any man be a hearer of the word, and not a doer,
+he is like a man that looks at his natural face in a glass; (24)for he
+beheld himself, and went away, and immediately forgot what sort of
+person he was. (25)But he that looketh into the perfect law of liberty,
+and perseveres, this man not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of
+the work, he shall be blessed in his practice.
+
+(26)If any man thinks he is a religious character among you, and
+bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's
+religion is vain. (27)Pure religion and undefiled with God even the
+Father is this, To pay diligent attention to the orphans and widows in
+their affliction, and to preserve himself spotless from the world.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+MY brethren, hold not the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus shewing a
+respect for persons. (2)For if there come into your congregation a man
+with a gold ring, and in splendid apparel, and there come in also a
+poor man in a sordid garb; (3)and ye fix your eyes upon him who bears
+the splendid robe, and say to him, Sit thou here in an honourable
+place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit here under
+my footstool: (4)are you not thus partial among yourselves, and form
+your decision from bad reasonings? (5)Hear me, my beloved brethren.
+Hath not God elected the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and
+heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to those who love him;
+(6)but ye have put contempt on the poor man? Do not the rich men
+tyrannize over you? and they drag you to the tribunals. (7)Do they not
+blaspheme that honourable name by which ye are called? (8)If indeed ye
+fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy
+neighbour as thyself, ye do well: (9)but if ye have respect of persons,
+ye commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. (10)For
+whosoever shall keep the whole law, but offendeth in a single
+particular, he is chargeable with the breach of all. (11)For he that
+said, Thou shalt not commit adultery, said also, Thou shalt not commit
+murder. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, yet dost commit murder,
+thou art a transgressor of the law.
+
+(12)So speak, and so act, as those who shall be judged by the law of
+liberty. (13)For judgment without mercy shall be on him who shewed no
+mercy, and mercy glorieth against judgment.
+
+(14)What is the advantage, my brethren, if a man profess to have faith,
+but hath not works; can faith save him? (15)Now if a brother or sister
+be naked, and destitute of daily food, (16)and should one of you say to
+them, Go in peace, be warm, be replenished with food: yet if ye give
+them not the necessaries for their body; what doth it avail? (17)So
+also faith, if it hath not works, is dead itself.
+
+(18)Perhaps a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me
+thy faith by thy works, and I will shew thee by my works my faith.
+(19)Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils
+also believe and tremble. (20)But wilt thou know, O vain man, that
+faith without works is dead? (21)Was not our father Abraham justified
+by works, when he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar? (22)Thou
+seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith
+consummated. (23)And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, "Abraham
+believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness[145];" and he
+was called "the friend of God[146]." (24)Observe therefore that by
+works a man is justified, and not by faith merely. (25)But was not
+Rahab the harlot in like manner justified by works, when she
+entertained the messengers, and sent them away by a different road?
+(26)For as the body without breath is dead, so faith without works is
+dead also.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+MY brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive a
+severer judgment. (2)For in many things we all offend. If any man
+offend not in word, he is a perfect man, and capable of reining in the
+whole body. (3)Behold, we put bits into the horses' mouths, that they
+may obey us, and we turn about their whole body. (4)Behold also the
+ships, though so great, and driven by tempestuous winds, are turned
+about by the smallest rudder, whithersoever the inclination of the
+pilot pleaseth. (5)So also the tongue is a little member, and proudly
+vaunts. Behold how great a pile of wood, a little fire kindleth! (6)And
+the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: in such manner is the tongue
+placed among our members, that it defileth all the body, and setteth on
+fire the circle of nature; and is set on fire of hell. (7)For every
+species of wild beasts, and also of birds, of reptiles, and even of
+fishes, is tamed, and hath also been tamed by human ingenuity: (8)but
+the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly
+poison. (9)With it we bless God even the Farther; and with the same we
+curse men, though after the likeness of God. (10)Out of the same mouth
+goeth forth blessing and cursing. These things, my brethren, ought not
+to be thus. (11)Doth a fountain from the same aperture spout forth
+sweet water and bitter? (12)Can a fig-tree, my brethren, produce
+olives; or a vine figs? so also can no fountain send forth salt water
+and sweet.
+
+(13)Who is a wise man and intelligent among you, let him shew in a
+becoming conduct his works with the meekness of wisdom. (14)But if ye
+have bitter envy and contention in your heart, boast not, and lie not
+against the truth. (15)This is not the wisdom which cometh from above,
+but is earthly, sensual, diabolical. (16)For where envy and contention
+dwell, there is tumult and every vile deed. (17)But the wisdom from
+above is first pure, then peaceable, meek, easily persuadable, full of
+mercy and good fruits, impartial, and void of dissimulation. (18)But
+the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for those who are
+peacemakers.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+FROM whence come wars and conflicts among you? spring they not from
+hence, even from your passions, which war in your members? (2)Ye
+eagerly covet, yet have not: ye murder, and are envious, yet cannot
+obtain _your object_; ye wage war, but have not, because ye pray not.
+(3)Ye ask, and receive nothing, because ye ask vilely, in order to
+consume it on your sensual appetites.
+
+(4)Ye adulterers and adultresses, know ye not that friendship with the
+world is enmity against God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of
+the world is set down an enemy to God. (5)Think ye that the scripture
+saith without meaning, The spirit which dwelleth in you strongly urges
+to envy? (6)But he giveth mightier grace. Wherefore he saith, "God sets
+himself against the proud, but giveth grace to the lowly[147]."
+
+(7)Be in subjection then to God. Resist the devil, and he will fly from
+you. (8)Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Make clean your
+hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded. (9)Be
+bitterly afflicted and lament, and let your tears run down; let your
+laughter be converted into mourning, and your joy into dejection.
+(10)Be humbled in the presence of God, so he will exalt you.
+
+(11)Traduce not one another, brethren. He that traduceth his brother,
+and judgeth his brother, traduceth the law, and judgeth the law: but if
+thou judgest the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but as judge.
+(12)There is one lawgiver, who can save or destroy: who art thou that
+judgest another man?
+
+(13)Come now, ye that talk, To-day or to-morrow we will go to such a
+town, and do business there during one year, and traffic, and make
+great profits: (14)though ye know nothing of what shall be to-morrow.
+For what is your life? It is but a vapour which appeareth for a little
+while, and then vanishes away. (15)Instead of your saying, If the Lord
+pleases, and we are alive, then we will do this or that thing. (16)But
+now ye glory in your proud boastings: all such glorying is wicked.
+(17)Therefore if a man knoweth how to act properly, and doth not, he is
+criminal.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+COME now, ye rich men, let your tears run down, howling over your
+miseries which are coming upon you. (2)Your wealth is corrupted, and
+your robes are moth-eaten. (3)Your gold and silver is cankered with
+rust; and the rust upon them is a testimony against you, and shall eat
+into your flesh as fire. Ye have heaped up treasures in the last days.
+(4)Behold, the wages of the workmen who have mowed down your fields,
+which is kept back by you from them, crieth out: and the loud moans of
+the reapers are entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
+
+(5)Ye have gormandized upon the earth, and lived in every luxury: ye
+have pampered your hearts, as in a day of feasting on the victim slain.
+(6)Ye have falsely condemned, ye have murdered the just man; nor doth
+he resist you. (7)Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of
+the Lord. See, the husbandman waits for the precious fruit of the
+earth, in patient expectation for it, till it receives the former and
+the latter rain. (8)Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts; for the
+coming of the Lord is at hand.
+
+(9)Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest be ye condemned: lo!
+the judge standeth at the gates. (10)My brethren, take a pattern for
+suffering affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken
+to you in the name of the Lord.
+
+(11)Behold, we esteem those blessed who patiently endure. Ye have heard
+of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; for the Lord
+is full of bowels of mercy, and tenderly compassionate.
+
+(12)But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven,
+nor by earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your
+no, no; that ye fall not under condemnation.
+
+(13)Is any man among you under afflictions? let him pray. Is any man
+happy in mind? let him sing psalms. (14)Is any man sick among you? let
+him send for the presbyters of the church; and let them pray over him,
+anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: (15)and the prayer of
+faith shall recover the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and
+if he hath committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
+
+(16)Confess your offences one to another, and pray for one another,
+that ye may be healed. The energetic prayer of a righteous man is
+mightily prevalent. (17)Elias was a man of like feelings with us, and
+he prayed fervently that it should not rain; and there fell no rain on
+the earth during three years and six months. (18)And he prayed again,
+and the heavens gave rain, and the earth shot up its fruit.
+
+(19)Brethren, if any man among you should have erred from the truth,
+and one convert him; (20)let him know, that he that converteth a sinner
+from the error of his way will save a soul from death, and will cover a
+multitude of sins.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF PETER THE APOSTLE.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+PETER, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the sojourners, dispersed through
+Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, (2)elect according to
+the foreknowledge of God the Father, by sanctification of the Spirit,
+that they might be brought to the obedience, and sprinkled with the
+blood of Jesus Christ: grace unto you and peace be multiplied.
+
+(3)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
+according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto an
+animating hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
+(4)for an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading,
+reserved in the heavens for you, (5)who are guarded by the omnipotence
+of God, through faith to obtain the salvation which is ready to appear
+at the last time. (6)Wherein ye exult, though yet for a little space,
+(if it must be so,) ye are in sorrow through various trials: (7)that
+the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is
+of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise
+and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ: (8)whom though
+ye have not seen, ye love; on whom, though ye have not as yet gazed,
+yet believing, ye exult with joy unutterable and glorious: (9)receiving
+the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (10)Concerning
+which salvation the prophets eagerly sought and diligently inquired,
+who prophesied of the grace which is come to you: (11)investigating to
+what time and to what conjuncture the Spirit of Christ in them pointed,
+when predicting the sufferings coming upon Christ, and the glories
+subsequent thereto. (12)To whom it was revealed, that not for
+themselves, but for us were their ministrations employed in the things
+which are now declared unto you by those who have preached the gospel
+unto you by the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; on which things the
+angels bending forwards eagerly desire to gaze.
+
+(13)Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, vigilant, wait with
+assured hope for the grace, which shall be brought unto you at the
+revelation of Jesus Christ; (14)as obedient children, not conformed to
+the former passions of the days of your ignorance: (15)but as he who
+hath called you is holy, be ye holy also in all your conduct:
+(16)because it is written, "Be ye holy; for I am holy[148]." (17)And if
+ye invoke him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth
+according to every man's work, conduct yourselves during the time of
+your sojourning with _jealous_ fear: (18)knowing that ye have not been
+redeemed out of your vain manner of life, derived traditionally from
+your fathers, by the corruptible things, silver and gold, (19)but by
+the precious blood of Christ, as the unblemished and spotless lamb:
+(20)who was indeed predestined before the foundation of the world, but
+manifested in these last times for us, (21)who by him believe in God,
+that raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and
+hope might be in God. (22)Having purified your souls by obedience to
+the truth through the Spirit unto fraternal affection undissembled,
+love each other intensely out of a pure heart: (23)born again, not of
+corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the quickening word of God,
+and which abideth for ever. (24)"For all flesh is as grass, and all the
+glory of man, as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the
+flower of it falleth off[149]:" (25)but the word of the Lord abideth
+for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto
+you.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+WHEREFORE putting far away wickedness of every kind, and all deceit,
+and hypocrisies, and envyings, and all backbitings, (2)as new-born
+babes desire earnestly the unadulterated milk of the word, that ye may
+grow thereby: (3)if so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
+(4)Whom approaching, as the living stone, rejected indeed of men, but
+elect of God, and honourable, (5)ye also, as living stones, are built
+up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual
+sacrifices, well pleasing to God through Jesus Christ. (6)Wherefore
+also it is contained in the scripture, "Behold, I lay in Sion a
+cornerstone, elect, precious, and the believer on him shall never be
+confounded[150]." (7)By you therefore who believe is he honoured: but
+respecting the disobedient, "the stone which the builders rejected,
+this very stone is become the head of the corner, (8)and a stone of
+stumbling, and rock of offence[151]," to those who stumble at the word,
+disobedient; whereunto also they were appointed. (9)But ye are an elect
+race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired by purchase;
+that ye should publish abroad the excellencies of him, who hath called
+you out of darkness into his marvellous light: (10)who in time past
+were not a people, but are now the people of God; who had not obtained
+mercy, but are now the objects of mercy.
+
+(11)Beloved, I exhort you, as strangers and sojourners, Abstain from
+carnal lusts, which war against the soul; (12)having your conduct
+ornamental among the Gentiles: that, whereas they malign you as wicked
+doers, they may, being eye-witnesses of your good works, glorify God in
+the day when he visits them.
+
+(13)Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's
+sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate; (14)or to governors,
+as sent by him for the punishment of wicked doers, but the praise of
+those who do well. (15)For such is the will of God, that by well doing
+ye hold under restraint the ignorance of foolish men: (16)as free, yet
+not using liberty as a cloak for wicked practices; but as being
+servants of God. (17)Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.
+Honour the king.
+
+(18)Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear, not only
+to the good and gentle, but even to the froward. (19)For this is
+gracious conduct, if for conscience towards God, any man undergo
+sorrows, suffering wrongfully. (20)For what glory would there be, if
+committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but if,
+when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this is
+graciously accepted of God. (21)For hereunto have ye been called,
+because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving you a pattern, that
+ye should follow his steps; (22)who did no sin, neither was guile found
+in his mouth: (23)who, when reviled, reviled not again; when he
+suffered, he used no menaces; but referred himself to him who judgeth
+righteously: (24)who himself bore our sins in his own body on the tree,
+that we, being dead unto sins, might live unto righteousness; "by whose
+stripes, _even_ his, ye were healed[152]." (25)For ye were as sheep
+wandering astray; but are now returned unto the pastor and bishop of
+your souls.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+LIKEWISE, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, even
+if some obey not the word, by their wives' conduct without the word,
+they may be won over; (2)being eye-witnesses of your chaste behaviour
+with timidity. (3)Whose adorning let it not be that exterior one of
+braided locks, and golden trimmings, and dresses put on with nicety;
+(4)but let it be the hidden man of the heart, with that incorruptible
+ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God
+highly valuable. (5)For so in times of old the holy women also, who
+hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own
+husbands; (6)as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children
+ye are, if ye do well, and are not affrighted with any terror.
+
+(7)Ye husbands, in like manner dwell with them discreetly, putting
+respect on the dear woman as being the weaker vessel, and as co-heirs
+of the grace of life, so that your prayers may meet no interruption.
+
+(8)Finally, be all like-minded, sympathizing, loving fraternally,
+compassionate, friendly hearted, (9)not returning evil for evil, or
+railing for railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing;
+knowing that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the
+_divine_ benediction. (10)"For he that would love life, and see good
+days, let him restrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking
+guile. (11)Let him depart from every wicked thing, and do good; let him
+seek peace, and pursue it[153]." (12)For the eyes of the Lord are upon
+the just, and his ears open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord
+is against those who practise wicked things. (13)And who will do you
+harm if ye be imitators of him that is good? (14)But if ye should even
+suffer for righteousness, blessed are ye: be not afraid of their
+terror, neither be troubled, (15)but sanctify the Lord God in your
+hearts: and be always ready with your reply to every man who demands a
+reason respecting the hope which is in you with meekness and fear:
+(16)keeping a good conscience; that whereas they malign you, as evil
+doers, they may be confounded who take pleasure in ridiculing your good
+conduct in Christ. (17)For it is better (if it be God's will) to suffer
+as well doers than as evil doers. (18)For Christ also suffered once for
+sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, put to
+death indeed in the flesh, but raised to life by the Spirit: (19)by
+which also he went and preached to those spirits imprisoned; (20)who in
+time of old were disobedient, when the long suffering of God in the
+days of Noe waited, while the ark was preparing, in which a few, that
+is, eight persons, were preserved through the water. (21)The antitype
+to which baptism now saveth us (not the mere removal of filth from the
+flesh, but the engagement of a good conscience to God), by the
+resurrection of Jesus Christ: (22)who is at the right hand of God, gone
+into heaven, angels and dominations and powers being put in subjection
+under him.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+CHRIST then having suffered for us in the flesh, be ye also in mind
+armed for the same conflict: for he that hath suffered in the flesh
+hath ceased from sinning; (2)that he might not spend the remaining
+space of life in the flesh after human passions, but the divine will.
+(3)For the time past of life is enough for us to have wrought the will
+of the heathen, when we walked in all impurities, lewd appetites,
+excess of wine, revels, drinking-bouts, and abominable idolatries;
+(4)wherein they think it a strange thing, that you are not running with
+them into the same gulph of profligacy, spreading every scandalous
+report of you: (5)who shall give an account to him, who holds himself
+ready to judge the living and the dead. (6)For to this end was the
+gospel preached to those that are dead, that they might be judged
+indeed in the flesh according to the will of men, but live in spirit
+according to the will of God.
+
+(7)But the end of all things is near: be ye therefore sober-minded, and
+vigilant in prayers. (8)But above all things have fervent love towards
+each other: for love will conceal a multitude of faults.
+
+(9)Exercise hospitality one towards another without grudgings. (10)Let
+every one, according as he hath received a gift, minister it to others,
+as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (11)If any man speak,
+let it be agreeably to the oracles of God; if any man act as a deacon,
+let it be from the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God
+may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory and might for
+ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(12)Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial among you which is to
+bring you to the test, as though something strange happened to you;
+(13)but as ye share in the sufferings of Christ rejoice, that at the
+revelation of his glory also ye may hail him with exultations. (14)If
+ye suffer reproach for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the
+spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: by them indeed he is
+blasphemed, but by you he is glorified. (15)Let no one of you then
+suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or a meddler in
+other persons' business. (16)But if any man suffer as a Christian, let
+him not be ashamed; but let him give glory to God on this very account.
+(17)For now is the time when judgment is commencing at the house of
+God; and if it begin with us, what will be the end of those who obey
+not the gospel of God? (18)And if the righteous man is hardly saved,
+where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? (19)Wherefore let those
+who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him in
+well-doing as to the faithful Creator.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+THE presbyters among you I exhort, who am a co-presbyter and a witness
+of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory which shall be
+revealed: (2)feed the flock of God which is among you, exercising your
+pastoral office not of necessity, but of choice, not for base gain, but
+with alacrity of mind; (3)not as domineering over your allotted
+congregations, but as being examples of the flock. (4)And when the arch
+Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that will
+never fade away.
+
+(5)In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your
+elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from
+head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the
+proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly. (6)Humble yourselves therefore
+beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season:
+(7)casting all your anxiety upon him; for he careth for you. (8)Be
+sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion,
+prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour: (9)against whom stand
+fast, firm in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are
+fully endured by the brotherhood which is in the world. (10)But the God
+of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus,
+when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish,
+strengthen, settle you. (11)To him be glory and might for ever and
+ever. Amen.
+
+(12)By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I think, I have written to you a
+few words, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God
+wherein ye are standing fast. (13)She who is co-elect at Babylon,
+saluteth you, and my son Mark.
+
+(14)Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that
+are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND GENERAL EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLE PETER.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+SIMON Peter, the servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have
+obtained with us the same precious faith by the righteousness of our
+God and Saviour Jesus Christ: (2)grace unto you and peace be multiplied
+through the knowledge of God, even Jesus our Lord, (3)as his divine
+power hath freely given us all things tending to life and godliness,
+through the acknowledgment of him who hath called us to glory and
+fortitude: (4)whereby superlatively great and precious promises are
+freely given to us: that by these ye might become partakers of a divine
+nature, having fled far away from the corruption that is in the world
+through inordinate concupiscence.--(5)And for this very purpose
+employing the greatest diligence, lead up in the train of your faith
+courage; and with courage intelligence; (6)and with intelligence
+moderation; and with moderation patience; and with patience piety;
+(7)and with piety fraternal affection; and with fraternal affection
+love. (8)For if these things are in your possession, and abounding,
+they will render you neither inactive nor unfruitful in the knowledge
+of our Lord Jesus Christ. (9)But he that hath no possession of these
+things, is blind, dim-sighted, sinking into oblivion of his
+purification from the sins of his former days. (10)Wherefore the
+rather, brethren, give diligence to make sure your calling and
+election: for by doing these things, ye shall never at any time
+stumble: (11)but an entrance will thus be richly afforded you into the
+eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
+
+(12)Wherefore I will not be negligent continually to remind you of
+these things, though ye know them, and are established in the present
+truth. (13)Indeed, I think it right, as long as I am in this frail
+tabernacle, to rouse up your attention by reminding you: (14)knowing
+that the deposition of this frail tabernacle of mine is hastily
+approaching, as our Lord Jesus Christ hath made evident to me. (15)I
+will endeavour then that even after my decease, ye may always have
+wherewith to preserve the remembrance of these things. (16)For we have
+not followed artfully devised fables, when we made known to you the
+power and advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eye-witnesses of
+his majesty. (17)For he received from God the Father honour and glory,
+when such a voice was sent forth to him from the transcendently
+magnificent glory, This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.
+(18)And this voice we heard coming out of heaven, when we were with him
+on the holy mountain. (19)And we hold the prophetic word more
+confirmed, to which ye do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a
+dark passage, until the day dawn, and the morning-star arise upon your
+hearts. (20)Knowing this in the first place, that all scriptural
+prophecy is not from any man's own suggestions. (21)For prophecy in old
+time came not by the will of man: but the holy men of God spake under
+the impulse of the Holy Ghost.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+BUT there were false prophets among the people, as there will be false
+teachers also among you, who wickedly introduce damnable heresies, and
+deny the sovereign Lord who bought them, bringing on themselves swift
+destruction. (2)And many will go out of the way after their fatal
+errors; by means of whom the way of truth will be injuriously reviled.
+(3)And with plausible speeches will they avariciously make gain of you
+whose condemnation from of old lingereth not, and their perdition doth
+not slumber. (4)For if God spared not the angels when they sinned, but
+casting them bound in chains of darkness into hell, delivered them to
+be kept fast until the judgment; (5)and spared not the old world, but
+guarded safely Noah the eighth person, the preacher of righteousness,
+when he brought a deluge on the world of the ungodly: (6)and reducing
+the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes, condemned them to final
+destruction, making them an example for all who in future should live
+ungodly; (7)but righteous Lot, afflicted grievously with the infamously
+impure conduct of those lawless men, he plucked out: (8)for by seeing
+and hearing, that righteous man whilst sojourning among them, suffered
+torment day by day in his righteous soul from their lawless doings;
+(9)the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, but to
+reserve the wicked unto the day of judgment to be punished:
+(10)especially such as walk after the flesh in the eager pursuit of
+defilement, and despise government. Daring, self-sufficient, they
+tremble not at dignities, railing against them. (11)Whereas the angels,
+though so much greater in might and power, bring not a reviling
+accusation against them before the Lord. (12)But these men, as the
+naturally irrational brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed,
+speaking evil of the things of which they are ignorant, will perish by
+their own corruption; (13)receiving the recompence of iniquity,
+counting daily luxury their pleasure; spots and blemishes, when they
+feast together with you; riotously indulging in their own delusions:
+(14)having eyes full of adultery, and insatiable of sin; ensnaring
+souls of no stability; having a heart practised in all the wiles of
+covetousness; children for a curse: (15)who forsaking the strait road
+are gone out of the way, following the path of Balaam the son of Bosor
+who loved the wages of iniquity. (16)But received a reproof for his
+peculiar transgression: the dumb ass articulating with a human voice
+restrained the perverseness of the prophet.
+
+(17)These are fountains without water, clouds driven by a hurricane;
+for whom the blackness of darkness for ever is reserved. (18)Uttering
+pompous discourses of inanity, ensnaring by the lusts of the flesh, by
+lascivious impurities, those who had truly escaped from such as live in
+a course of delusion. (19)Preaching liberty to them, while they
+themselves are the slaves of corruption: for by whatever a man is
+overcome, by that also he is enslaved. (20)For if having escaped from
+the defilements of the world by the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour
+Jesus Christ, they are again enveloped by them and overcome, their last
+deeds are worse than the first. (21)For it had been better for them
+never to have been acquainted with the way of righteousness, than,
+after knowing it, to have turned aside from the holy commandment
+delivered unto them. (22)But the true proverb is verified in them, The
+dog hath returned to his own vomit; and the sow which was washed to its
+wallowing in the mire.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+THIS second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I
+rouse up your sincere mind by awakening your recollection (2)to
+remember the words, that have been spoken aforetime by the holy
+prophets, and the injunction of us the apostles of the Lord and
+Saviour: (3)knowing this principally, that in the last of the days
+there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, (4)and
+saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers
+fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the
+beginning of the creation. (5)For this they chuse to keep out of sight,
+that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth
+rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; (6)whence the
+world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; (7)but the
+present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved
+for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
+
+(8)But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one
+day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one
+day. (9)The Lord doth not delay the promise (as some count it delay);
+but is longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish,
+but that all should have space for repentance. (10)But the day of the
+Lord will come as a thief by night; in which the heavens shall pass
+away with a rushing noise, and the first principles of matter in flames
+dissolve, and the earth and all the works upon it be burnt up.
+(11)Seeing then that all these things must be dissolved, what manner of
+persons ought we to be in a course of holy conduct and acts of piety,
+(12)expecting and hastening towards the coming of God's day, at which
+the heavens on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements in flames be
+melted as wax? (13)But we expect according to his promise new heavens
+and a new earth in which dwelleth righteousness. (14)Wherefore,
+beloved, seeing ye are expecting these things, be diligent to be found
+of him in peace, spotless and blameless. (15)And account the long
+suffering of our Lord conducive to salvation; as our beloved brother
+Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, hath written unto you;
+(16)as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, of
+which some are difficult to be understood, which the uninstructed and
+the unstable torture, as indeed they do the rest of the scriptures unto
+their own destruction. (17)Ye therefore, beloved, knowing this before,
+be on your guard, that ye be not carried away with the delusion of
+these lawless men, and fall from your own stedfastness. (18)But grow in
+grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To
+him be glory now and unto the day of eternity. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE FIRST GENERAL EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLE JOHN.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THAT which was from the beginning, which we have seen with our eyes,
+which we have gazed upon, and our hands have handled of the word of
+life; (2)(for the life was manifested, and we have beheld it, and bear
+testimony, and declare unto you that life eternal, which was with the
+Father, and was manifested to us;) (3)that which we have seen and
+heard, declare we to you, that ye also may have communion with us: and
+indeed our communion is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
+(4)And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be complete.
+
+(5)And this is the promise which we have heard from him, and declare
+unto you, that God is light, and that darkness in him there is none.
+(6)If we say that we have communion with him, and walk in darkness, we
+lie, and practise not the truth: (7)but if we walk in the light, as he
+is himself in the light, we have communion with each other, and the
+blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (8)If we say
+that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
+(9)If we confess our sins, faithful is he and righteous to forgive us
+our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (10)If we say
+that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+MY dear children, these things I write to you, that ye should not sin.
+And if any of us sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ
+the righteous: (2)and he himself is the propitiatory victim for our
+sins: and indeed not for ours only, but for the whole world. (3)And
+hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. (4)He
+that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar,
+and in him the truth is not. (5)But whosoever keepeth his word, verily
+in him is the love of God perfected: by this we know that we are in
+him. (6)He who saith that he abideth in him, ought as he walked, even
+so himself to walk.
+
+(7)Brethren, I write not a new commandment unto you, but an old
+commandment which ye had from the beginning: the old commandment is the
+word which ye have heard from the beginning.
+
+(8)Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which is a true thing in
+him, and in you, because the darkness is past, and the true light is
+now shining. (9)He who saith, that he is in the light, yet hateth his
+brother, is in darkness even until now. (10)He that loveth his brother
+is in the light, and occasion of stumbling in him there is none.
+(11)But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in
+darkness, and knoweth not whither he is departing, because the darkness
+hath blinded his eyes.
+
+(12)I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven
+you for his name's sake. (13)I write unto you, fathers, because ye have
+known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men,
+because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little
+children, because ye have known the Father. (14)I have written unto
+you, fathers, because ye have known him, who is from the beginning. I
+have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word
+of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
+
+(15)Love not the world, neither the things which are in the world. If
+any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (16)For
+every thing which is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust
+of the eyes, and the pomp of life, is not of the Father, but is of the
+world. (17)And the world is passing away, and the lust thereof, but he
+who doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
+
+(18)My dear children, it is the last hour; and as ye have heard that
+antichrist is coming, even now there are many antichrists: by which we
+know it is the last hour. (19)They went out from us, but they were not
+of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us;
+but they departed, that they might be made manifest that they are not
+all of us: (20)though ye have an unction from the Holy One, and know
+all things. (21)I have not written to you because ye know not the
+truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. (22)Who
+is the liar, but he that denieth that Jesus is the Messiah? This man is
+the antichrist, who denieth the Father and the Son. (23)Every one that
+denieth the Son, neither doth he hold the Father; but he that
+acknowledgeth the Son, holdeth the Father also. (24)Let that abide in
+you therefore which ye have heard from the beginning. If that abide in
+you which ye heard from the beginning, ye also shall abide in the Son
+and in the Father. (25)And this is the promise which he hath promised
+to us, even life eternal.
+
+(26)These things have I written unto you concerning those who are
+leading you astray. (27)But the unction which ye have received from him
+abideth in you; and ye need not that any person should instruct you.
+But as the same unction teacheth you concerning all things, and is
+true, and is no lie; and as it hath taught you, abide in him. (28)And
+now, my dear children, abide in him; that when he shall appear, we may
+have confidence, and not be put to shame by him at his coming. (29)If
+ye know that he is righteous, know that every one who practises
+righteousness is born of him.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we
+should be called children of God! therefore the world knoweth us not,
+because it knew him not. (2)Beloved, now are we the children of God,
+and it is not yet evident what we shall be: but we know that when he
+shall appear, we shall be like him; because we shall see him as he is.
+(3)And every one who hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as
+he is pure.
+
+(4)Every one who committeth sin, committeth also a transgression of the
+law: for sin is the transgression of the law. (5)And ye know that he
+was manifested, that he might take away our sins; and in him there is
+no sin. (6)Every one who abideth in him, doth not sin; every one who
+sinneth hath not seen him, nor known him. (7)My dear children, let no
+man deceive you: he who doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is
+righteous: (8)he that practises sin is of the devil; for from the
+beginning the devil sinneth. For this purpose the Son of God was
+manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. (9)Every one
+who is born of God, doth not practise sin, because his seed abideth in
+him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. (10)By this the
+children of God are manifestly seen, and the children of the devil.
+Every one that doth not practise righteousness, is not of God, and he
+that loveth not his brother.
+
+(11)For this is the commandment which ye have heard from the beginning,
+that we should love one another. (12)Not as Cain, who was of the wicked
+one, and slew his brother: and wherefore did he slay him? Because his
+own works were wicked, and those of his brother righteous.
+
+(13)Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. (14)We know that we
+are passed out of _a state of_ death into life, because we love the
+brethren: he that loveth not his brother abideth in death. (15)Every
+one who hateth his brother is a murderer; and ye know that no murderer
+hath life eternal abiding in him.
+
+(16)By this we have known the love _of Christ_, because for us he laid
+down his own life: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
+(17)But whosoever hath worldly abundance, and seeth his brother under
+necessity, and shutteth his bowels of compassion against him, how
+dwelleth the love of God in him? (18)My dear children, let us not love
+in word and in tongue, but in deed and in truth; (19)and hereby we know
+that we are of the truth, and in his presence have this persuasion in
+our hearts. (20)For should our heart condemn us, God is greater than
+our heart, and knoweth all things. (21)Beloved, if our heart condemn us
+not, we have confidence towards God. (22)And whatsoever we ask, we
+receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things
+which are pleasing in his sight. (23)And this is his commandment, that
+we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one
+another, as he gave us commandment. (24)And he that keepeth his
+commandments abideth in him, and he in him; and by this we know that he
+abideth in us, from the Spirit which he hath given us.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+BELOVED, believe not every pretender to inspiration, but bring these
+spirits to the trial whether they are of God; because many false
+prophets are gone forth into the world. (2)By this ye know the Spirit
+of God: every spirit who confesseth that Jesus the Messiah is come in
+the flesh, is from God. (3)And every spirit who confesseth not that
+Jesus the Messiah is come into the world, is not from God: and this is
+that spirit of antichrist which ye have heard that it is coming, and
+now is already in the world. (4)Ye are of God, my dear children, and
+have overcome them; because he that is in you is greater than he that
+is in the world. (5)They are of the world, therefore speak they as of
+the world, and the world heareth them. (6)We are of God: he that
+knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth us not. By this
+we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of delusion.
+
+(7)Beloved, let us love one another; because love is from God, and
+every one who loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. (8)He that loveth
+not, never knew God; for God is love. (9)By this was the love of God
+manifested to us, that God sent his only begotten Son into the world,
+that we might have life by him. (10)Herein is love, not that we have
+loved God, but that he hath loved us, and sent his Son to be the
+propitiatory sacrifice for our sins. (11)Beloved, if God so loved us,
+we ought also to love one another.
+
+(12)No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God
+abideth in us, and his love is perfected in us. (13)By this we know
+that we abide in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his own
+Spirit. (14)And we have seen and bear testimony, that the Father sent
+the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
+
+(15)Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth
+in him, and he in God. (16)And we have known and believed the love
+which God hath towards us. God is love; and he that abideth in love,
+abideth in God, and God in him. (17)By this is his love towards us
+perfected, that we might have confidence at the day of judgment;
+because as he is, so are we in this world. (18)Fear is not in this
+love; but the perfect love casteth out fear: for fear hath anguish. He
+that is afraid is not made perfect in love.
+
+(19)We love him, because he first loved us. (20)If any person say, I
+love God, yet hateth his brother, he is a liar; for he who loveth not
+his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love the God whom he hath not
+seen? (21)So this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God
+love also his brother.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+EVERY one who believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God; and
+every one who loveth him that begat, loveth him also who is begotten by
+him. (2)Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love
+God, and keep his commandments. (3)For this is the love of God, that we
+should keep his commandments: and his commandments are not burdensome.
+(4)Because every one that is born of God overcometh the world: and this
+is the victory which overcometh the world, our faith. (5)Who is he that
+overcometh the world, except he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of
+God?
+
+(6)This is he who came by water and blood, Jesus the Messiah; not by
+the water only, but by the water and the blood: and the Spirit is the
+witnessing person, because the Spirit is the truth. (7)For they are
+three who bear witness in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy
+Spirit, and these, even the three, are one. (8)And there are three
+which bear witness upon earth, the spirit, and the water, and the
+blood, and the three are for the same one object.
+
+(9)If we receive the testimony of man, the testimony of God is
+stronger: for this is the testimony of God which he testified
+concerning his Son. (10)He that believeth on the Son of God, hath the
+testimony in himself; he that believeth not God, hath made him a liar,
+because he hath not believed on the testimony which God testified of
+his Son. (11)And this is the testimony, that God hath given life
+eternal to us; and this life is in his Son. (12)He that hath the Son,
+hath this life; and he that hath not the Son of God, hath not this
+life. (13)These things have I written to you who believe on the name of
+the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have life eternal, and that ye
+may believe on the name of the Son of God. (14)And this is the
+confidence that we have towards him, that whatsoever we ask according
+to his will, he heareth us. (15)And if we know that he heareth us,
+whatsoever we ask, we know that we receive the petitions, which we have
+requested, from him.
+
+(16)If any person see his brother committing a sin not unto death, he
+shall request, and God will grant him life for those that sin not unto
+death. There is a sin unto death: I say not that he should request for
+that. (17)All unrighteousness is sin; and there is sin not unto death.
+
+(18)We know that every one who is born of God sinneth not; but he that
+is born of God preserveth himself, and the wicked one toucheth him not.
+(19)We know that we are of God, and the whole world is under the power
+of that wicked one. (20)But we know that the Son of God hath come, and
+hath given to us understanding, that we might know the true God; and we
+are in him that is true, in his Son Jesus the Messiah. HE is the true
+God, and the life eternal.
+
+(21)My dear children, guard yourselves against idols. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE SECOND EPISTLE GENERAL OF THE APOSTLE JOHN.
+
+THE presbyter to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the
+truth; and not I only, but also all who have known the truth:
+(2)because of the truth which abideth in us, and shall be with us for
+ever: (3)grace, mercy, peace be with you from God the Father, and from
+the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
+
+(4)I rejoiced greatly that I found thy children walking in truth, as we
+have received commandment from the Father. (5)And now I beseech thee,
+lady, not as writing to thee a new commandment, but that which we have
+had from the beginning, that we should love one another. (6)And this is
+love, that we should walk after his commandments. This is the
+commandment, as ye have heard from the beginning, That ye should walk
+in it. (7)For many deceivers are gone out into the world, who do not
+confess Jesus the Messiah as come in the flesh. Such a one is a
+deceiver and an antichrist.
+
+(8)Take heed to yourselves that we lose not the things which we have
+wrought, but receive a full reward. (9)Every one that transgresseth and
+abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in
+the doctrine of Christ, this man holdeth both the Father and the Son.
+(10)If any person come unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive
+him not into the house, nor say to him, Welcome. (11)He that biddeth
+him welcome, takes part in his wicked works.
+
+(12)Having many things to write unto you, I would not do it with paper
+and ink; but I hope to come unto you, and speak mouth to mouth, that
+our joy may be complete.
+
+(13)The children of thy elect sister salute thee. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE THIRD GENERAL EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLE JOHN.
+
+THE presbyter to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
+(2)Beloved, above all things I pray that thou mayest prosper, and be in
+sound health of body, even as thy soul prospereth.
+
+(3)I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came, and bore witness to thy
+truth, even as thou walkest in the truth. (4)I have no greater joy than
+these tidings, that I hear my own children are walking in the truth.
+
+(5)Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever services thou performest
+for the brethren, and for strangers; (6)who have borne testimony to thy
+love before the church; to whom thou wilt perform a good act of service
+in forwarding them on their journey, in a manner worthy of God. (7)For
+on account of his name they went forth, receiving nothing from the
+heathen. (8)We therefore ought to assist such men, that we may become
+fellow-labourers in the truth.
+
+(9)I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who affects pre-eminence
+over them, receiveth us not. (10)Therefore if I come I will remember
+his works which he doth, with wicked words prating against us; and not
+content with these things, neither doth he himself receive the
+brethren, and those who are willing he hindereth, and casteth them out
+of the church. (11)Beloved, be not an imitator of what is evil, but of
+that which is good. He that doeth good is of God, but he that doeth
+evil hath not seen God.
+
+(12)Demetrius hath a good testimony from all men, and from the truth
+itself: and we also bear our testimony, and ye know that our testimony
+is true.
+
+(13)I had many things to write; but I would not write to thee with ink
+and pen: (14)but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak mouth
+to mouth.
+
+Peace be to thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.
+
+
+
+THE EPISTLE GENERAL OF THE APOSTLE JUDE.
+
+JUDE a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are
+sanctified in God the Father, and preserved by Jesus Christ, the
+called: (2)mercy unto you, and peace and love be multiplied.
+
+(3)Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you concerning the
+common salvation, I held it necessary to write unto you, exhorting you
+to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered unto the saints.
+(4)For certain men have craftily introduced themselves, who were from
+of old proscribed for this condemnation, ungodly men, changing the
+grace of God into impurity, and denying our only sovereign God and
+Lord, Jesus Christ. (5)But I would remind you, though ye once knew
+this, that the Lord, though he delivered the people out of the land of
+Egypt, afterwards destroyed those who believed not. (6)And the angels
+who preserved not their own primitive state, but deserted their proper
+abode, hath he reserved in everlasting chains under darkness, unto the
+judgment of the great day. (7)As Sodom and Gomorrha and the surrounding
+cities, in like manner with them abandoned to whoredom, and going after
+other flesh, are set forth an example, suffering the judicial
+punishment of eternal fire.
+
+(8)In like manner also do these men, even when they dream, defile
+indeed the flesh, despise sovereignty, and revile dignities. (9)Though
+Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed
+about the body of Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but
+said, The Lord rebuke thee. (10)But these men speak evil even of the
+things of which they have no knowledge: but such things as they know
+naturally, as the brute beasts, in these they corrupt themselves.
+
+(11)Wo unto them! for they have walked in the way of Cain, and have
+eagerly run in Balaam's erroneous path of hire, and have perished in
+opposition, like Corah. (12)These are in your feasts of love, as sunken
+rocks; though joining in your banquet, they feed themselves fearlessly;
+clouds without water carried about by the winds; trees untimely
+withering, fruitless, twice dead, rooted up; (13)raging billows of the
+sea foaming out their own infamies; stars wandering from their courses,
+for whom the blackness of darkness for ever is reserved.
+
+(14)Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied also of these men,
+saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with myriads of his saints, (15)to
+execute judgment against all men, and to convict all the ungodly of all
+their deeds of ungodliness which they have impiously committed, and of
+all the bitter words which impious offenders have spoken against him.
+(16)These men are murmurers, complainers at their lot in life, walking
+after their own corrupt passions; and their mouth utters hyperbolically
+pompous expressions, pretending high personal admiration, in order to
+make their advantage.
+
+(17)But ye, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before
+by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, (18)how they told you that in
+the last time there will be scoffers, walking after their own ungodly
+passions. (19)These are the men who separate themselves, sensual,
+destitute of the Spirit.
+
+(20)But ye, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith,
+praying by the Holy Ghost, (21)preserve yourselves in the love of God,
+waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
+(22)And of some have compassion, distinguishing their case; (23)and
+others save with trembling, snatching them out of the fire; though
+hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
+
+(24)Now to him who is able to guard you from stumbling, and to present
+you blameless before the presence of his glory with exultation, (25)to
+the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, might and
+dominion, both now and unto all eternity. Amen.
+
+
+
+THE REVELATION OF JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN.
+
+CHAP. I.
+
+THE revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to shew to his
+servants the things which must shortly come to pass; and sending by his
+angel, he shewed them to his servant John: (2)who was a witness for the
+word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ, and for the things
+which he saw. (3)Blessed is he that readeth, and they who hear the
+words of this prophecy, and observe the things which are written
+therein: for the time is at hand.
+
+(4)John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be with you, and
+peace from him, who is, and who was, and who is coming; and from the
+seven spirits which are before the throne of God, (5)and from Jesus
+Christ, the faithful witness, and first-born from the dead, and the
+prince of the kings of the earth: to him who loved us, and washed us
+from our sins by his blood, (6)and made us kings and priests to his God
+and Father; to him be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(7)Behold! he is coming with clouds, and every eye shall see him, and
+they also who pierced him; and all the tribes of the earth shall lament
+bitterly, smiting their bosoms, because of him: even so! Amen.
+
+(8)I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord, who
+is, and who was, and who is coming--the Almighty.
+
+(9)I John, your brother and companion also with you in the tribulation,
+and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the island
+which is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of
+Jesus Christ. (10)I was _rapt_ in spirit on the Lord's day, and heard
+behind me a great voice as of a trumpet, (11)saying, I am the Alpha and
+the Omega, the first and the last; and what thou seest write in a book,
+and send to the churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna,
+and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia,
+and to Laodicea. (12)And I turned to see what voice spake to me. And
+when I turned round I saw seven lamps of gold; (13)and in the midst of
+the seven lamps one like unto a son of man, clothed to the very feet,
+and girded about the breasts with a golden zone; (14)his head and
+flowing locks white as a white fleece of wool, even as the snow; and
+his eyes as a flame of fire; (15)and his feet resembled molten brass,
+as though they glowed in the furnace; and his voice was as the roar of
+many waters. (16)And he held in his right hand seven stars; and out of
+his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword; and his countenance was as
+when the sun shineth in his meridian lustre. (17)And when I beheld him,
+I fell at his feet as dead: and he laid his right hand upon me, saying
+to me, Fear not; I am the first and the last, (18)and I am the living
+one, though I was dead and lo! I am alive for evermore, Amen; and I
+hold the keys of hell and of death. (19)Write the things which thou
+seest, and the things which are, and the things which shall be in
+future after these, (20)the mystery of the seven stars which thou seest
+in my right hand, and the seven golden lamps. The seven stars are the
+angels of the seven churches, and the seven lamps which thou seest are
+the seven churches.
+
+CHAP. II.
+
+TO the angel of the Ephesian church write; These things saith he who
+grasps the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh round in the
+midst of the seven golden lamps; (2)I know thy works, and thy travail,
+and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear the wicked; and hast
+tried those who give themselves out as apostles, yet are not, and hast
+found them liars; (3)and hast borne, and hast exercised patience, and
+for my name sake hast endured great toil, and hast not fainted. (4)Yet
+have I a charge against thee, that thou art gone back from thy first
+love. (5)Remember then from whence thou hast fallen, and repent, and
+practise thy first works; but if not, I am coming to thee quickly, and
+I will remove thy lamp out of its place, except thou repent. (6)But
+this thou holdest, that thou abhorrest the deeds of the Nicolatans,
+which I also abhor. (7)He that hath ears, let him hear what the Spirit
+saith to the churches, To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the
+tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
+
+(8)And to the angel of the church of the Smyrnians write, These things
+saith the first and the last, who was dead, and is alive: (9)I know thy
+works, and thy tribulation, and thy poverty (though thou art rich), and
+the calumnies of those who say they are Jews, yet are not, but are
+Satan's synagogue. (10)Fear nothing from the things which thou shalt
+suffer: lo! the devil will cast some of you into prison, that ye may be
+tried; and ye shall have a ten day's tribulation: be thou faithful
+until death, and I will give thee a crown of life. (11)He that hath an
+ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. He that
+overcometh shall receive no injury from the second death.
+
+(12)And to the angel of the church at Pergamos write, These things
+saith he who holdeth the sharp two-edged sword; (13)I know thy works
+and where thou hast thy abode, even where Satan's throne _is erected_:
+and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in
+those days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was put to death
+among you, where Satan dwelleth. (14)Yet I have a few things against
+thee, that thou hast there some who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who
+taught Balac to lay a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to
+eat of idol sacrifices, and to commit whoredom. (15)Thou hast also some
+who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which I abhor. (16)Repent!
+but if not, I am coming to thee quickly, and will war against them with
+the sword of my mouth. (17)He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
+Spirit saith unto the churches, To him that overcometh will I give to
+eat of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white pebble, and upon
+the pebble a new name inscribed, which no man knoweth except the person
+who receiveth it.
+
+(18)And to the angel of the church which is at Thyatira write, These
+things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes as a flame of fire, and
+his feet like the molten brass; (19)I know thy deeds, and thy love, and
+thy charity to the poor, and thy faith, and thy patience, and thy
+works, and that the last are more abundant than the first. (20)Yet I
+have a few things against thee, because thou hast suffered that woman
+Jezabel, calling herself a prophetess, to teach, and to lead my
+servants into error, to commit whoredom, and eat the idol sacrifices.
+(21)And I gave her a space that she should repent of her whoredom, and
+she hath not repented. (22)Behold, I am about to cast her on a bed, and
+those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they
+repent of their deeds. (23)And I will slay her children by death; and
+all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and
+the hearts: and I will give to you, even to every one, according to
+your works. (24)But to you I say, and to the rest that are at Thyatira,
+as many as do not hold this doctrine, and who have not known the depths
+of Satan, as they speak, I will lay upon them no other burden.
+(25)Nevertheless that which you have, hold fast till I come. (26)And he
+who overcometh, and perseveres in my works unto the end, to him will I
+give authority over the nations; (27)he shall rule them with a rod of
+iron; as a potter's vessels they shall be broken in pieces, even as I
+have received authority from my Father: (28)and I will give him the
+star of the morning. (29)He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
+Spirit saith unto the churches.
+
+CHAP. III.
+
+AND to the angel of the church in Sardis write, These things saith he
+that hath the seven spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy
+works, and that thou hast a name, as though thou wert alive, yet art
+dead. (2)Be vigilant and strengthen the things which remain, which are
+ready to die; for I have not found thy works complete before God.
+(3)Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and observe,
+and repent. If then thou art not found watching, I will come upon thee
+as a thief, and thou shalt in no wise know at what hour I will come
+upon thee. (4)Thou hast a few names even in Sardis, which have not
+defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white robes, for
+they are worthy. (5)He that overcometh, this man shall be clothed in
+white robes; and I will in no wise blot his name out of the book of
+life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his
+angels. (6)He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto
+the churches.
+
+(7)And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, These things
+saith the Holy One, he that is true, who hath the key of David, who
+openeth, and none shutteth, and shutteth, and no man openeth. (8)I know
+thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can
+shut it; because thou hast but little strength, yet hast thou kept my
+word, and hast not denied my name. (9)Behold, I give thee out of
+Satan's synagogue those who say they are Jews, yet they are not, but do
+lie. Lo! I will make them that they shall come and prostrate themselves
+at thy feet, and they shall know that I have loved thee. (10)Because
+thou hast keep the word of my patience, I also will preserve thee from
+the hour of temptation, which is coming upon the whole habitable globe
+to try the dwellers upon earth. (11)Behold, I come quickly: hold fast
+that thou hast, that no man take thy crown. (12)He that overcometh, I
+will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall never more
+go out from thence: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and
+the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down
+out of heaven from my God, and my own new name. (13)He that hath an ear
+to hear, let him ear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
+
+(14)And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These
+things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of the
+creation of God; (15)I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor
+hot: (16)I wish thou wert cold or hot. So because thou art lukewarm,
+and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit thee out of my mouth:
+(17)because thou sayest, I am rich, and wallow in wealth, and have no
+want unsupplied; yet thou knowest not that thou art wretched, and
+pitiable, and poor, and blind, and naked. (18)I advise thee to buy of
+me gold purified by the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white
+robes, that thou mayest be completely clothed, and that the shame of
+thy nakedness may not appear; and anoint thine eyes with a collyrium,
+that thou mayest see. (19)As many as I love, I rebuke and correct: be
+zealous then, and repent. (20)Lo! I stand at the door, and knock: if
+any person hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and
+I will sup with him, and he with me. (21)He that overcometh, I will
+give to him to sit on my throne, as I also have overcome, and have sat
+down with my Father on his throne. (22)He that hath an ear, let him
+hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
+
+CHAP. IV.
+
+AFTER these things I beheld, and, lo! a door was opened in heaven, and
+a voice, the first which I heard, as of a trumpet, speaking to me,
+said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee what things will be after
+these. (2)And immediately I was _rapt_ in spirit: and, lo! a throne was
+placed in heaven, and upon the throne a person sitting. (3)And he that
+sat was in appearance like a stone of jasper and sardine: and a rainbow
+encircled the throne, like in hue to an emerald. (4)And around the
+throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon these thrones I saw
+twenty-four presbyters seated, clothed in white robes; and they had on
+their heads golden crowns. (5)And out of the throne issued forth
+lightnings, and thunder, and loud voices; and seven lamps of fire
+burned before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God. (6)And
+before the throne was a sea of glass like crystal: and in the midst of
+the throne, and within the circle of the throne, were four living
+beings full of eyes before and behind. (7)And the first living being
+was like a lion, and the second living being was like a calf, and the
+third living being had a face as a man, and the fourth living being was
+like an eagle with wings expanded. (8)And the four living beings had
+each for himself six wings encircling him, and within they were full of
+eyes; and they never cease day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy,
+Lord God Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is coming. (9)And when
+these living beings give glory, and honour, and thanksgiving to him
+that sitteth on the throne, to him who liveth for ever and ever,
+(10)the four and twenty presbyters prostrate themselves before him who
+is Seated on the throne, and worship him who liveth for ever and ever,
+and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, (11)Worthy art thou, O
+Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power; for thou hast created
+all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created.
+
+CHAP. V.
+
+AND I saw on the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a
+_volume of a_ book written within, and on the back sealed with seven
+seals. (2)And I saw mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is
+worthy to open the book, and to break the seals thereon? (3)And no man
+was able in heaven, nor upon earth, nor under the earth, to open the
+book, nor to look into it.
+
+(4)And I wept much because no man was found worthy either to open or
+read the book, or even to look upon it. (5)And one of the presbyters
+said unto me, Weep not: behold the lion who is of the tribe of Judah,
+the root of David, hath prevailed, to open the book, and to break the
+seven seals upon it. (6)And I beheld, and lo! in the midst of the
+throne, and of the four living beings, and in the midst of the
+presbyters, stood a lamb as just slaughtered, having seven horns and
+seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God that are sent forth into
+all the world: (7)and he came and took the book out of the right hand
+of him that was seated upon the throne. (8)And when he had taken the
+book, the four living beings and the four and twenty presbyters
+prostrated themselves before the lamb, having each harps, and vases of
+gold, full of perfumes smoaking, which are the prayers of the saints.
+(9)And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book,
+and to open the seals thereon; because thou hast been slaughtered, and
+hast redeemed us for God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue,
+and people, and nation; (10)and hast made us for our God kings and
+priests, and we shall reign upon the earth.
+
+(11)And I looked, and heard the voice of many angels around the throne,
+and the living beings, and the presbyters, and their number was myriads
+of myriads and thousands of thousands, (12)crying with a loud voice,
+Worthy is the slaughtered lamb to receive power, and riches, and
+wisdom, and might, and honour, and glory, and blessing. (13)And every
+creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and
+those who are on the sea, and all things which are therein, heard I,
+saying, To him who is seated on the throne, and to the lamb, be
+blessing, and honour, and glory, and might for ever and ever. (14)And
+the four living beings said, Amen. And the four and twenty presbyters
+prostrated themselves, and worshipped him that liveth for ever and
+ever.
+
+CHAP. VI.
+
+AND I saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard one of the
+four living beings, saying, as with a voice of thunder, Come, and see.
+(2)And I looked, and lo! a white horse; and he who sat on it held a
+bow, and a crown was given to him, and he went forth conquering and to
+conquer.
+
+(3)And when he opened the second seal, I heard the second living being
+say, Come and see. (4)And there went out another horse flame-coloured;
+and to him who sat thereon there was power given to take peace from the
+earth, and that men should kill each other; and there was given to him
+a great sword.
+
+(5)And when he opened the third seal, I heard the third living being
+say, Come and see. And I saw, and lo! a black horse; and he that sat
+upon it had a pair of scales in his hand. (6)And I heard a voice from
+amidst the four living beings saying, A choenix[154] of wheat for a
+denarius[155], and three choenixs of barley for a denarius; yet to the
+oil and the wine do no injury.
+
+(7)And when he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth
+living being saying, Come and see. (8)And I looked, and lo! a pale
+coloured horse, and one sat on it, whose name was Death, and the grave
+followed after him: and power was given to them to kill the fourth part
+of the earth with the sword, and with famine, and with death, and with
+the wild beasts of the earth.
+
+(9)And when he opened the fifth seal I saw underneath the altar the
+souls of those who had been slain for the word of God, and for the
+testimony which they maintained. (10)And they cried with a loud voice,
+How long will it be, O sovereign, the holy one and the true, ere thou
+judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth? (11)And to
+each of them were given white robes, and it was told them that they
+should wait yet a little longer space, until the number of their
+fellow-servants and their brethren, who should be slain as well as
+they, should be completed.
+
+(12)And I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and lo! there was a great
+earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon
+became as blood; (13)and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as the
+fig-tree sheddeth her early ripe figs when shaken by a mighty wind:
+(14)and the heaven was removed away as a volume rolled up and every
+mountain and island were removed out of their places: (15)and the kings
+of the earth, and the grandees, and the rich, and the military
+commanders, and the men in power, and every slave, and every free man,
+hid themselves in the caves, and in the rocks of the mountains; (16)and
+said to the mountains and to the rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from
+the face of him who sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the
+Lamb: (17)for the great day of his wrath is come, and who is able to
+stand?
+
+CHAP. VII.
+
+AND after these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners
+of the earth, to hold back the four winds of the earth, that the wind
+should not blow on the earth, neither on the sea, nor on any tree.
+(2)And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having
+the seal of the living God; and he cried with a loud voice to the four
+angels to whom power was given for them to hurt the earth and the sea,
+(3)saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we
+have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. (4)And I heard
+the number of those who were sealed; one hundred and forty and four
+thousand were sealed out of every tribe of the children of Israel.
+(5)Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of
+Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed
+twelve thousand. (6)Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand.
+Of the tribe of Nephtalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of
+Manasseh were sealed twelve thousand. (7)Of the tribe of Simeon were
+sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve
+thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. (8)Of
+the tribe of Zebulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of
+Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were
+sealed twelve thousand.
+
+(9)After these things I looked, and beheld a great multitude, which no
+man could number, out of every nation, and tribe, and people, and
+tongue, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed in
+white robes, and palm branches in their hands (10)and crying with a
+loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God that sitteth on the throne,
+and to the Lamb. (11)And all the angels stood in a circle about the
+throne, and the presbyters and the four living beings, and fell on
+their faces before the throne, and worshipped God, (12)saying, Amen:
+blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and
+power, and might be to our God for ever and ever. Amen.
+
+(13)And one of the presbyters addressed me, saying, Who are these
+persons who are clothed in white robes? and from whence came they?
+(14)And I said to him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are
+persons who are come out of great tribulation, and have washed their
+robes, and made their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.
+(15)Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and
+night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell
+among them. (16)They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more;
+neither shall the sun scorch them, nor any burning heat. (17)Because
+the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will feed them, as a
+shepherd, and lead them unto living fountains of waters; and God shall
+wipe away every tear from their eyes.
+
+CHAP. VIII.
+
+AND when he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about
+half an hour. (2)And I saw the seven angels which stood before God, and
+there were given to them seven trumpets. (3)And another angel came, and
+stood by the altar, holding a golden censer; and there were given to
+him many perfumes, to offer with the prayers of all the saints upon the
+golden altar which was before the throne. (4)And the smoke of the
+perfumes went up with the prayers of the saints, out of the angel's
+hand before God. (5)And the angel took the censer, and filled it from
+the fire of the altar, and cast it upon the earth: and there were
+voices, and thunders, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
+
+(6)And the seven angels holding the seven trumpets prepared themselves
+to sound.
+
+(7)And the first angel blew the trumpet, and there were hail and fire
+mingled with blood, and they were cast on the earth; and a third part
+of the trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.
+
+(8)And the second angel sounded, and there was cast into the sea as it
+were a vast mountain burning with fire: and the third part of the sea
+became blood; (9)and a third part of the creatures having life, which
+are in the sea, died; and a third part of the ships was destroyed.
+
+(10)And the third angel blew the trumpet, and there fell from heaven a
+great star, burning as a torch, and it fell upon the third part of the
+rivers, and upon the fountains of water; (11)and the name of the star
+is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters was turned into
+wormwood, and multitudes of men died of the waters, because they were
+made bitter.
+
+(12)And the fourth angel sounded, and a third part of the sun was
+smitten, and a third part of the moon, and a third part of the stars;
+so that a third part of them was darkened, and the day had no light
+during a third part of it, and the night likewise.
+
+(13)And I saw and heard one angel flying in the mid-heavens, saying
+with a loud voice, Wo, wo, wo, to the dwellers upon earth, because of
+the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels, which are
+ready to sound.
+
+CHAP. IX.
+
+AND the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven to the
+earth; and to him was given the key of the pit of the abyss _of hell_.
+(2)And he opened the pit of the abyss; and a smoke ascended out of the
+pit like the smoke of a vast furnace; and the sun and the air were
+darkened by the smoke of the pit. (3)And out of the smoke came forth
+locusts upon the earth; and power was given to them, such power as the
+scorpions of the earth possess. (4)And it was told them, Hurt not the
+grass of the earth, nor any herb, nor any tree, but only those men who
+have not the seal of God in their foreheads. (5)And it was given them
+in charge that they should not kill these men outright, but that they
+should be tormented five months: and their torment is as the torment of
+a scorpion when he striketh a man. (6)And in those days shall men seek
+death, and shall not find it; and shall earnestly desire to die, and
+death shall fly from them. (7)And the figures of the locusts were like
+horses equipped for war; and upon their heads there were as crowns,
+like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men. (8)And they had
+hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of
+lions. (9)And they had breastplates, as breastplates of iron: and the
+sound of their wings was as the rumbling of chariots of many horses
+rushing to battle. (10)And they had tails like scorpions, and there
+were stings in their tails: and they had power to hurt men five months.
+(11)And they had over them a king, the angel of the abyss _of hell_,
+whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek he is called Appollyon.
+(12)One woe is past; and, behold, there are coming yet two woes after
+these.
+
+(13)And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a great voice from the
+four horns of the altar of gold which is before God, (14)saying to the
+sixth angel who held the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound
+at the great river Euphrates. (15)And the four angels were loosed, who
+were ready at the hour, and day, and month, and year, to kill the third
+part of mankind. (16)And the number of the armies of cavalry was two
+myriads of myriads and I heard the number of them. (17)And in this
+manner saw I the horses in the vision, and those who were mounted upon
+them, having breastplates of the colour of fire, and jacinth, and
+sulphur; and the horses' heads were as the heads of lions; and out of
+their mouths proceeded fire and smoke and brimstone. (18)By these three
+were slain the third part of mankind, by the fire, and by the smoke,
+and by the sulphur, which proceeded out of their mouths. (19)For their
+powers are in their mouth, and in their tails; for their tails are like
+serpents, having heads, and with them they do hurt. (20)And the residue
+of mankind, who were not slain by these plagues, repented not of the
+works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of
+gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of wood, and of stone: which can
+neither see nor hear, nor walk: (21)and they repented not of their
+murders, nor of their magical arts, nor of their whoredom, nor of their
+thefts.
+
+CHAP. X.
+
+AND I saw another mighty angel descending from heaven, clothed with a
+cloud; and a rainbow on his head, and his countenance as the sun, and
+his feet as pillars of fire: (2)and he held in his hand a little book
+open; and he placed his right foot on the sea, and his left on the
+land, (3)and cried with a loud voice, as a lion roareth: and when he
+had cried, the seven thunders uttered their voices. (4)And when the
+seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I
+heard a voice from heaven saying to me, Seal up the things, which the
+seven thunders have spoken, and write them not down.
+
+(5)And the angel which I saw standing upon the sea and upon the land
+lifted up his hand towards heaven, (6)and he swore by him that liveth
+for ever and ever, who created the heaven and the things which are
+therein, and the earth and the things which are in it, and the sea, and
+the things which are therein, that time shall be no longer: (7)but that
+in the days of the blast of the seventh angel, when he shall sound,
+then shall the mystery of God be completed, as he spake by his own
+servants the prophets.
+
+(8)And the voice which I heard out of heaven again spoke to me, and
+said, Go take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel
+that standeth upon the sea and upon the land. (9)And I went up to the
+angel, saying unto him, Give me that little book. And he saith to me,
+Take it, and eat it up; and it will make thy belly bitter, though in
+thy mouth it will be sweet as honey. (10)And I took the little book out
+of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth as honey
+sweet; yet when I had eaten it, my belly was made bitter. (11)And he
+said to me, Thou must prophesy again before many people, and nations,
+and tongues, and monarchs.
+
+CHAP. XI.
+
+AND there was given me a cane like a measuring staff; and the angel
+stood by, saying, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar,
+and those who worship therein. (2)But the exterior court of the temple
+leave out, and measure it not; because it is given to the Gentiles: and
+they shall trample under foot the holy city forty-two months. (3)And I
+will give charge to my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a
+thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. (4)These are
+the two olive trees, and the two lamps which stand before the face of
+the God of the earth. (5)And if any person attempts to hurt them, fire
+proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any
+person attempts to injure them, he must thus be slain. (6)These have
+power to shut up the heaven, that no rain water the earth during the
+days of their prophecy: and they have power over the waters to turn
+them into blood, and to smite the earth with every plague, as often as
+they will. (7)And when they shall have finished their testimony, the
+beast which ascendeth out of hell shall make war with them, and shall
+overcome them, and put them to death. (8)And their corpses shall be
+exposed in the streets of the great city, which is called spiritually
+Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. (9)And they of the
+people and tribes and tongues and nations will look upon their corpses
+three days and half, and they will not permit their corpses to be laid
+in sepulchres. (10)And the dwellers upon earth will rejoice over them,
+and be very glad, and will send gifts to each other; because these two
+prophets were a torment to those who dwell on the earth. (11)And after
+three days and half, the spirit of life from God entered into them, and
+they stood up on their feet; and great terror fell on those who beheld
+them. (12)And they heard a great voice out of heaven, saying unto them,
+Ascend up hither. And they ascended into heaven in a cloud: and their
+enemies beheld them. (13)And in the same hour there was a great
+earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and there were slain
+in the earthquake seven thousand men of note: and the rest were
+affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. (14)The second woe is
+past; behold the third woe is coming quickly.
+
+(15)And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in
+heaven, saying, The kingdoms of the world are become our Lord's, and
+his Messiah's, and he shall reign for ever and ever. (16)And the four
+and twenty presbyters, who were seated before God upon their thrones,
+fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, (17)saying, We give thanks
+to thee, Lord the Almighty God, who is and who was, and who is coming,
+because thou hast assumed thy great power, and hast set up the throne
+of thy kingdom. (18)Though the nations were incensed, yet thy wrath
+came, and the time of the dead to be judged, and to give the reward to
+thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and to all who fear thy
+name, to the small and to the great; and to destroy those who have
+destroyed the earth.
+
+(19)And the temple of God was opened in the heaven, and there appeared
+the ark of his covenant in his temple: and there were lightnings, and
+voices, and thunders, and earthquake, and a great hail.
+
+CHAP. XII.
+
+AND there appeared a great sign in the heaven; a woman clothed with the
+sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve
+stars: (2)and being with child, she cried out in travailing pain, and
+in anguish to be delivered.
+
+(3)And there appeared another sign in the heaven; and lo! a great fiery
+dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his heads seven
+crowns. (4)And his tail drew a third part of the stars of heaven, and
+cast them on the earth: and the dragon placed himself before the woman
+who was ready to be delivered, that when she should bring forth, he
+might devour her babe. (5)And she brought forth a male child, who
+should rule the nations with an iron sceptre: and her infant was caught
+up to God, and his throne. (6)And the woman fled into the wilderness,
+where she hath a place prepared of God, that she might there be fed
+during a thousand two hundred and sixty days.
+
+(7)Then was there war in the heaven: Michael and his angels warred
+against the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels, (8)and they
+could not prevail; neither was there any more place found for them in
+the heaven. (9)And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who
+is called the Devil, and Satan, who deceiveth the whole world: he was
+cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (10)And
+I heard a great voice saying in the heaven, Now is come the salvation,
+and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his
+Christ; because the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused
+them before our God day and night. (11)And they have vanquished him by
+the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they
+loved not their lives unto death. (12)Therefore be exceeding glad ye
+heavens, and ye who dwell in them. Wo to the inhabitants of the earth
+and the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath,
+knowing that he hath but a short time.
+
+(13)And when the dragon saw that he was cast out into the earth, he
+persecuted the woman which had brought forth the male child. (14)And
+there were given to the woman two wings of a great eagle, that she
+should fly into the wilderness, unto her place, where she is supported
+there for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the
+serpent. (15)And the serpent cast out after the woman, from his mouth
+water, as a river, that he might sweep her away with the flood. (16)And
+the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and
+swallowed up the river which the dragon cast out of his mouth. (17)And
+the dragon was incensed against the woman, and went forth to make war
+against the remnant of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and
+hold the testimony of Jesus Christ.
+
+CHAP. XIII.
+
+AND I stood upon the sand of the sea, and I saw a beast rising up out
+of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon the horns ten
+diadems, and upon the heads a title of blasphemy. (2)And the beast
+which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a
+bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his
+power, and his throne, and great authority. (3)And I saw one of his
+heads as if wounded unto death; and his deadly wound was healed: and
+all the earth wondered after the beast. (4)And they worshipped the
+dragon who had given authority to the beast: and they worshipped the
+beast, saying, Who is like to the beast? who is able to wage war with
+him? (5)And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and
+blasphemies; and there was given to him authority to make war forty-two
+months.
+
+(6)And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his
+name, and his tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. (7)And it was
+given to him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and
+authority was given to him over every tribe, and tongue, and nation.
+(8)And all the inhabitants who dwell upon the earth shall worship him,
+whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from
+the foundation of the world. (9)He that hath an ear, let him hear.
+(10)If any person leads _others_ into captivity, he shall be led into
+captivity; if any person kills with the sword, he must be slain by the
+sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
+
+(11)And I saw another beast rising up out of the earth, and he had two
+horns like a lamb, though he spake as the dragon. (12)And he exerciseth
+all the authority of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth,
+and those who inhabit therein, to worship the first beast whose deadly
+wound was healed. (13)And he performeth great signs, so that he even
+causeth fire to come down from heaven to the earth, in the sight of
+men, (14)and deceiveth the inhabitants of the earth by the signs, which
+he is enabled to perform before the beast, saying to the dwellers upon
+the earth, that they should make an image for the beast who had the
+stroke of the sword, and survived. (15)And he is enabled to impart life
+to the image of the beast that even the image of the beast should
+speak, and cause as many as will not worship the image of the beast to
+be put to death. (16)And he causeth all the small and the great, the
+rich and the poor, the freemen and the slaves, to receive a brand upon
+their right hand, and upon their foreheads: (17)and that no man may buy
+or sell, but he that hath the mark impressed, or the name of the beast,
+or the number of his name. (18)Here is wisdom. Let him that hath
+understanding calculate the number of the beast: for it is the number
+of a man; and his number is six hundred sixty-six.
+
+CHAP. XIV.
+
+AND I saw, and lo, a lamb stood upon the mount Zion, and with him an
+hundred forty-four thousand, having the name of his Father inscribed on
+their foreheads. (2)And I heard a voice from heaven, as the sound of
+many waters, and as the roar of loud thunder; and I heard the sound of
+harpers harping on their harps: (3)and they sang as it were a new song
+before the throne, and before the four living beings, and the
+presbyters: and no person could learn that song, but the hundred
+forty-four thousand, who were redeemed from the earth. (4)These are
+they who have not defiled themselves with women; for they are virgins:
+these are they who follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth: these have
+been redeemed among men, as first-fruits to God, and to the Lamb.
+(5)And in their mouth no guile is found; for they are blameless before
+the throne of God.
+
+(6)And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the
+everlasting gospel to preach the glad tidings to the inhabitants of the
+earth, to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people, (7)saying
+with a loud voice, Fear God, and give him glory; for the hour of his
+judgment is come; and worship him that made the heaven and the earth,
+and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
+
+(8)And another angel followed, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen,
+that great city, because all nations have been made to drink of the
+wine of the wrath of her whoredom.
+
+(9)And a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any
+person worship the beast, and his image, and receive the brand upon his
+forehead, and upon his right hand, (10)he also shall drink of the wine
+of the fury of God, which is mixed undiluted with water in the cup of
+his wrath; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the
+presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: (11)and
+the smoke of their torment ascendeth for ever and ever: and they have
+no respite day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and
+whosoever receiveth the brand of his name. (12)Here is the patience of
+the saints: here are they who keep the commandments of God, and the
+faith of Jesus. (13)And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me,
+Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforward:
+yea, saith the Spirit, that they may have rest from their labours; but
+their works follow after them.
+
+(14)And I saw, and, lo! a white cloud, and upon the cloud sat one like
+to a son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a
+sharp sickle. (15)And anther angel came forth out of the temple, crying
+with a loud voice to him that sat upon the cloud, Put in thy sickle,
+and reap: for the hour is come for thee to reap; because the harvest of
+the earth is fully ripe. (16)And he who sat on the cloud thrust in his
+sickle upon the earth, and the earth was reaped.
+
+(17)And another angel came forth out of the temple which is in heaven,
+having also himself a sharp sickle. (18)And another angel came forth
+from the altar, having authority over fire; and he cried with a loud
+voice to him who held the sharp sickle, saying, Put in thy sharp
+sickle, and gather the bunches of the vine of the earth; for her
+clusters are ripe. (19)And the angel thrust in his sickle upon the
+earth, and gathered the grapes of the vine of the earth, and cast them
+into the great winepress of the wrath of God. (20)And the wine-press
+was trodden without the city, and blood issued from the wine-press, as
+high as the horses' bridles, for the space of a thousand and six
+hundred furlongs.
+
+CHAP. XV.
+
+AND I saw another sign in the heaven, great and wonderful, seven angels
+having the seven last plagues because by them is the wrath of God
+completely executed. (2)And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled
+with fire; and those who had obtained the victory over the beast, and
+over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name
+standing upon the sea of glass, holding the harps of God. (3)And they
+sung the sacred ode of Moses the servant of the Lord, and the song of
+the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God
+Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, O King of saints. (4)Who
+should not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? because thou only
+art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee, because
+thy righteous judgments are made evident. (5)And after these things I
+beheld, and, lo! the temple of the tabernacle of witness in heaven was
+opened: (6)and the seven angels having the seven plagues came forth out
+of the temple, clothed in linen white and shining, and girded about the
+breasts with golden girdles. (7)And one of the four living beings gave
+unto the seven angels seven golden vases full of the wrath of God, who
+liveth for ever and ever. (8)And the temple was filled with smoke from
+the glory of God, and from his power; and no person was able to enter
+into the temple, until the seven plagues of the seven angels were
+completely executed.
+
+CHAP. XVI.
+
+AND I heard a loud voice out of the temple, saying to the seven angels,
+Go and pour out the vases of the wrath of God upon the earth. (2)And
+the first angel went, and poured out his vase upon the earth; and there
+came an ulcer malignant and painful upon the men that had the brand of
+the beast, and upon those who worshipped his image.
+
+(3)And the second angel poured his vase upon the sea and it became
+blood as of a dead man: and every living creature died in the sea.
+
+(4)And the third angel poured out his vase upon the rivers and upon the
+fountains of waters; and they became blood. (5)And I heard the angel of
+the waters saying, Righteous art thou, O Lord, who art, and who wast,
+even the holy one, because thou hast judged these things. (6)For they
+have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them
+blood to drink; for they are worthy. (7)And I heard another angel from
+the altar saying, Yea, Lord God Almighty, true and just are thy
+judgments.
+
+(8)And the fourth angel poured out his vase upon the sun; and there was
+given to it a charge to burn men with fire. (9)And the men were
+scorched with a fierce heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who
+had power over these plagues: and they repented not, to give him glory.
+
+(10)And the fifth angel poured out his vase upon the throne of the
+beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness, and they gnawed their own
+tongues from anguish, (11)and they blasphemed the God of heaven, in the
+midst of their anguish, and of their ulcers, and repented not of their
+works.
+
+(12)And the sixth angel poured out his vase upon the great river
+Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the
+kings who come from the rising of the sun might be prepared.
+
+(13)And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the
+mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three
+unclean spirits like frogs. (14)For they are the spirits of demons
+doing wonders, which go forth unto the kings of the earth, and of the
+whole habitable globe, to gather them together unto the battle of that
+great day of God Almighty. (15)Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he
+who watcheth, and keepeth his garments, that he walk not about naked,
+and men see his shame. (16)And he gathered them together into a place
+called in the Hebrew, Armageddon.
+
+(17)And the seventh angel poured out his vase into the air; and a loud
+voice come out from the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It
+is done. (18)And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and
+there was a great earthquake, such as was not from the day that men
+were upon the earth, an earthquake of such a kind, and so great.
+(19)And the great city was cleft into three parts, and the cities of
+the nations fell: and Babylon the great came in remembrance before God,
+to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fury of his wrath. (20)And
+every island fled, and the mountains were no more found. (21)And a
+great storm of hail, each about a talent weight, fell from heaven upon
+men: and men blasphemed God for the plague of hail: for great was the
+plague of it, exceedingly great.
+
+CHAP. XVII.
+
+AND one of the seven angels who had the seven vases, came to me, and
+talked with me, saying to me, Come hither, I will shew thee the
+judgment of the great harlot, who sitteth upon many waters: (2)with
+whom the kings of the earth have committed whoredom, and all the
+inhabitants of the world have intoxicated themselves with the wine of
+her whoredom. (3)And he bore me away in spirit into the wilderness: and
+I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast, full of names of blasphemy,
+having seven heads, and ten horns. (4)And the woman was clothed in
+purple and scarlet, and all over decked with gold, precious stones, and
+pearls, holding a golden cup in her hand, full of abominations and of
+the impurity of her whoredom. (5)And upon her forehead was there a name
+written, Mystery, Babylon the great, the mother or harlots, and of the
+abominations of the earth. (6)And I saw the woman drunk with the blood
+of saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw
+her, I wondered with great amazement. (7)And the angel said unto me,
+Wherefore dost thou wonder? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman,
+and of the beast which carrieth her, which hath seven heads and ten
+horns. (8)The beast which thou seest was, and is not; and shall come up
+out of the abyss _of hell_, and shall go into perdition: and the
+dwellers upon earth will wonder, (whose names are not written in the
+book of life from the foundation of the world,) when they shall see the
+beast which was, and is not, though he is. (9)Here is the mind that
+hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, where the woman is
+seated even upon them. (10)And these are seven kings: five have fallen,
+and the one exists, the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he
+must abide but a little while. (11)And the beast which was, and is not,
+though he is himself the eighth, yet is of the seven, and shall go away
+into perdition. (12)And the ten horns which thou sawest, are ten kings,
+who have not yet received their kingdoms; but will receive authority as
+kings for one hour with the beast. (13)They hold one sentiment, and
+will give their own power and authority to the beast. (14)They shall
+make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: because he
+is Lord of lords, and King of kings and they that are with him, are
+called, and elect, and faithful. (15)And he saith to me, The waters
+which thou sawest, on which the whore sat, are people, and multitudes,
+and nations, and tongues. (16)And the ten horns which thou sawest upon
+the beast, they shall hate the whore, and make her desolate and naked,
+and shall eat her flesh, and shall burn her up with fire. (17)For God
+hath put it into their hearts to do his will, to perform one purpose,
+even to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are
+fulfilled. (18)And the woman which thou sawest is the great city, which
+holds dominion over the kings of the earth.
+
+CHAP. XVIII.
+
+AND after these things I saw an angel descending from heaven, having
+great authority; and the earth was enlightened by his glory. (2)And he
+cried mightily with a great voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen,
+is fallen, and is become the habitation of demons, and the hold of
+every impure spirit, and the cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
+(3)Because all nations have drunk of the wine of the rage of her
+whoredom, and the kings of the earth have committed whoredom with her,
+and the merchants of the earth have been enriched by the excess of her
+profligate luxury.
+
+(4)And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come forth out of
+her, my people, that ye have no share in her sins, and that so ye may
+not receive of her plagues. (5)For her sins have reached unto heaven,
+and God hath remembered her iniquities. (6)Render to her as she also
+hath done to you, and repay her double according to her works; in the
+cup which she hath mingled mingle for her double. (7)As much as she
+hath glorified herself, and rioted in luxury, so much torment and
+sorrow give her: because she hath said in her heart, I sit a queen, and
+am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. (8)Therefore in one hour shall
+all her plagues come, death, and mourning, and famine: and she shall be
+consumed with fire; because mighty is the Lord God, who judgeth her.
+
+(9)And the kings of the earth who have committed whoredom with her, and
+shared in her luxuries, shall bewail her, and lament bitterly over her,
+when they see the smoke of her burning, (10)standing afar off through
+terror of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon,
+that strong city! how in one hour is thy judgment come upon thee!
+
+(11)And the merchants of the earth wept and wailed over her: because no
+man buyeth their merchandise any more: (12)the merchandise of gold and
+of silver, and of precious stones, and of pearl, and of fine linen, and
+of purple, and of silk, and of scarlet, and every sweet scented wood,
+and every ivory vessel, and every vessel of most precious wood, and of
+gold, and of iron, and of marble, (13)and cinnamon, and perfumes, and
+myrrh, and libanum, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and
+cattle, and sheep, and of horses, and of chariots, and of bodies, and
+the souls of men. (14)And the delicate autumnal fruit of thy soul's
+earner longing is gone from thee, and all things that are dainty and
+that are splendid are departed from thee, and never shalt thou find
+them any more.
+
+(15)The merchants of these things who enriched themselves by her, shall
+stand afar off through terror of her torment, weeping and wailing,
+(16)and saying, Alas, alas, the great city, which was clothed in fine
+linen, and purple, and scarlet, and overlaid with gold, and precious
+stones, and pearls! how in one hour is so great wealth laid waste!
+
+(17)And every pilot, and all the crew in the ships, and the mariners,
+and as many as exercise their labours on the sea, stood afar off,
+(18)and cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What is
+like that great city! (19)And they cast dust upon their heads, and
+cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, by
+which all who occupied ships on the sea were enriched from her
+opulence! how in one hour is she made desolate!
+
+(20)Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye the holy apostles and
+prophets, for God hath adjudged her to punishment, for the judgment
+inflicted on you by her. (21)And a mighty angel took up a stone as a
+great milestone, and cast it into the sea, saying, So with rapidity
+shall the great city Babylon be hurled into the deep, and never shall
+be found more. (22)And the sound of harpers, and musicians, and flute
+players, and trumpeters, shall never be heard in thee more; and no
+artificer of whatever trade shall be found in thee any more; and the
+sound of a milstone shall be heard in thee no more; (23)and never shall
+the light of a lamp shine in thee any more; and the voice of the
+bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard in thee no more: because thy
+merchants were the grandees of the earth; because all nations were
+deluded by thy magical incantation. (24)And in her was found the blood
+of prophets, and holy men, and of all who have been slaughtered upon
+the earth.
+
+CHAP. XIX.
+
+AND after these things I heard a loud sound as of a vast multitude in
+heaven, saying, Hallelujah: Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power
+be to the Lord our God: (2)because true and righteous are his
+judgments; for he hath judged the great harlot, that corrupted the
+earth with her whoredom, and hath avenged the blood of his servants
+shed by her hand. (3)And the second time they said, Hallelujah. And her
+smoke ascended up for ever and ever. (4)And the four and twenty
+presbyters fell prostrate, and the four living beings, and they
+worshipped God who was seated on the throne, saying, Amen; Hallelujah.
+
+(5)And there came a voice out of the throne, saying, Praise our God,
+all ye servants of his, and all that fear him, both the small and the
+great. (6)And I heard as it were the voice of a vast multitude, and as
+the noise of many waters, and as the roar of mighty thunderings,
+saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. (7)Let us
+rejoice and exult, and give him glory: because the marriage of the Lamb
+is come, and his bride hath made herself ready. (8)And it was granted
+her to be clothed in fine linen, clean and splendid: for the fine linen
+is _the emblem of_ the righteousness of the saints. (9)And he said to
+me, Write, Blessed are they that are invited to the marriage supper of
+the Lamb. And he said to me, These are the true sayings of God.
+
+(10)And I fell down before his feet to worship him: and he said unto
+me, See thou dost not so: I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy brethren
+who hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the spirit of
+prophecy is the testimony of Jesus.
+
+(11)And I saw heaven opened, and lo a white horse; and he that sat upon
+it, is called Faithful and True, and with righteousness doth he judge
+and make war. (12)And his eyes were as a flame of fire, and upon his
+head were many diadems; and he hath a name inscribed which no man
+knoweth but himself. (13)And he was clothed in a garment dipt in blood,
+and his name is styled the word of God. (14)And the hosts which are in
+heaven followed him on white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and
+clean. (15)And out of his mouth proceeded a sharp sword, that therewith
+he may smite the heathen and he will rule them with an iron sceptre:
+and he will tread the wine-press of the fury and of the wrath of God
+Almighty. (16)And he hath upon his vesture and upon his thigh this name
+written, king of kings, and lord of lords.
+
+(17)And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud
+voice, saying to all the fowls which fly in the midst of heaven, Come
+hither and flock together unto the supper of the great God: (18)that ye
+may eat the carcasses of kings, and the carcasses of military
+commanders, and the carcasses of mighty men, and the carcasses of
+horses, and of those who ride upon them, and the carcasses of all,
+freemen and slaves, both small and great.
+
+(19)And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies,
+gathered together to make war with him that was sitting upon the horse,
+and with his army. (20)And the beast was seized upon, and with him the
+false prophet who performed the wonders before him, by which he
+deceived those who received the brand of the beast, and those who
+worshipped his image. They were both hurled alive into the lake of fire
+which burneth with brimstone. (21)And all the rest were slain with the
+sword of him that sat upon the horse, which issued from his mouth: and
+all the fowls were gorged with their carcasses.
+
+CHAP. XX.
+
+AND I saw an angel descending from heaven, having the key of the abyss
+_of hell_, and a great chain in his hand: (2)and he seized on the
+dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and bound him a
+thousand years, (3)and cast him into the abyss, and shut him up, and
+put a seal upon it, that he might deceive the nations no more until the
+thousand years are completed: and after that he must be loosed a short
+time. (4)And I saw thrones, and persons were seated upon them, and
+authority to judge was given to them: and I saw the souls of those who
+had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God,
+and who had not worshipped the beast, nor his image, and had not
+received the brand in their foreheads, and upon their right hand; and
+they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. (5)But the rest of
+the dead lived not again until the thousand years are completed. This
+is the first resurrection. (6)Blessed and holy is he that hath part in
+the first resurrection; over these the second death hath no dominion:
+but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and they shall reign
+with him a thousand years. (7)And when the thousand years shall be
+completed, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison; (8)and he shall go
+forth to deceive the nations that are in the four corners of the earth,
+Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as
+the sand of the sea. (9)And they went up on the breadth of the earth,
+and encircled the camp of the saints, and the beloved city: and there
+came down fire from God out of heaven, and devoured them up. (10)And
+the devil who deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and
+brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and they shall be
+tormented day and night for ever and ever.
+
+(11)And I saw a great white throne, and one sat upon it, from whose
+presence fled the earth and the heaven, and no place was found for
+them. (12)And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and
+the books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book
+of life: and the dead were judged out of the things written in the
+books according to their works. (13)And the sea gave up the dead that
+were in it, and death and the grave gave up the dead that were in them;
+and every one was judged according to his works. (14)And death and the
+grave were cast into the lake of fire: this is the second death.
+(15)And if any one was not found inscribed on the book of life, he was
+cast into the lake of fire.
+
+CHAP. XXI.
+
+AND I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the
+first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. (2)And I John
+saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descending from God out of
+heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (3)And I heard a
+loud voice from heaven saying, Behold the tabernacle of God is with
+men, and he shall pitch his tent with them, and they shall be his
+people, and God himself shall be with them, their own God. (4)And God
+shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more;
+nor shall mourning, nor crying, nor toil be any more: because the
+former things are passed away. (5)And he that sat upon the throne said,
+Lo! I make all things new: and he said unto me, Write that these
+sayings are true and faithful. (6)And he said to me, It is done. I am
+the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end; I will give to him
+that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. (7)He that
+overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be to him a God, and he
+shall be to me a son. (8)But to those who shrink back through fear, and
+to the infidels, and to the abominable, and to murderers, and to
+whoremongers, and to those who use magical incantations, and to
+idolaters, and to all liars, is their portion _appointed_ in the lake
+which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.
+
+(9)And there came to me one of the seven angels who held the seven
+vases full of the seven last plagues, and he talked with me, saying,
+Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. (10)And he
+bore me away in spirit unto a great and exceeding high mountain, and
+shewed me the great city, the holy Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven
+from God, (11)having the glory of God: and her brilliance was like the
+most precious gem, as a jasper stone, transparent as crystal; (12)and
+she had a great wall and lofty, having twelve gates, and at the gates
+twelve angels, and names inscribed on them, which are those of the
+twelve tribes of the children of Israel. (13)From the east three gates;
+from the north three gates; from the south three gates; from the west
+three gates. (14)And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and
+on them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. (15)And he that
+talked with me held a golden cane to measure the city, and the gates
+thereof, and the wall thereof. (16)And the city is a quadrangle, and
+the breadth of it is just as much as the length of it; and he measured
+the city with the cane, twelve thousand furlongs: the breadth, and the
+length, and the height of it, are exactly proportioned. (17)He measured
+also the wall of it a hundred and forty-four cubits, according to the
+measure of a man, for such is that of an angel.
+
+(18)The structure of the wall of it was jasper, and the city pure gold,
+like clear glass. (19)And the foundations of the walls of the city were
+adorned with every precious stone: the first foundation a jasper; the
+second a sapphire; the third a chalcedony; the fourth an emerald;
+(20)the fifth a sardonyx; the sixth a sardius; the seventh a
+chrysolite; the eighth a beryl; the ninth a topaz; the tenth a
+chrysoprasus; the eleventh a jacinth; the twelfth an amethyst. (21)And
+the twelve gates were twelve several pearls; every one of the gates was
+of one pearl; and the street of the city was pure gold, as transparent
+glass.
+
+(22)And I saw no temple therein; for the Lord God Almighty is the
+temple thereof, even the Lamb. (23)And the city had no need of the sun,
+neither of the moon to shine upon it: for the glory of God illuminates
+it, and the Lamb is the lamp thereof. (24)And the nations of those that
+are saved shall walk about in the light thereof; and the kings of the
+earth shall bring their glory and their honour into it; (25)and her
+gates shall be never shut by day (for there is no night there); (26)and
+they shall bring the glory and the honour of the nations into it.
+(27)And there shall no more enter into it any thing unclean, or that
+practises abomination and lying; but only those who are written in the
+book of life of the Lamb.
+
+CHAP. XXII.
+
+AND he shewed me a clear river of water of life, bright as crystal,
+proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. (2)In the midst of
+the street of it, even on this side, and on that of the river, grew the
+tree of life, producing twelve crops of fruit, and ripening its fruit
+in succession every month; and the leaves of the tree are for the
+healing of the nations.
+
+(3)And no accursed thing is there any more; and the throne of God and
+of the Lamb are in it, and his servants will pay divine worship to him.
+(4)And they shall see his face; and his name shall be on their
+foreheads. (5)And there shall be no night there, and they have no need
+of a lamp, or the light of the sun; because the Lord God illumines
+them: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
+
+(6)And he said to me, These words are faithful and true. And the Lord
+God of the holy prophets hath sent his angel to shew to his servants
+the things which must shortly come to pass. (7)Behold, I come quickly!
+blessed is he that observeth the words of the prophecy of this book.
+
+(8)And I John saw and heard these things. And when I had heard and
+seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who shewed me
+these things. (9)And he said to me, See thou do it not; for I am a
+fellow-servant of thine, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those
+who observe the words of this book: worship God. (10)And he said to me,
+Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at
+hand. (11)He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he that is
+filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous, let him be
+righteous still; and he that is holy, let him be holy still. (12)And
+behold, I come quickly: and my reward is with me, to give to every man
+as his work shall be. (13)I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning
+and the end, the first and the last. (14)Blessed are they who keep his
+commandments, that they may have authority to approach unto the tree of
+life, and that they may enter in by the gates into the city. (15)But
+without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and
+idolaters, and every one who loveth and maketh a lie.
+
+(16)I Jesus have sent my angel to testify unto you these things in the
+churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright and
+morning star. (17)And the spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him
+that heareth say, Come. And let him who is athirst come: and whosoever
+is desirous, let him take of the water of life freely. (18)For I
+testify to every one who heareth the words of the prophecy of this
+book, If any man add to these things, God will lay upon him the plagues
+that are written in this book: (19)and if any take away from the words
+of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the book
+of life, and from the holy city, and from the things which are written
+in this book.
+
+(20)He that testifieth these things saith, Verily, I come quickly.
+Amen. Yea come, Lord Jesus!
+
+(21)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen
+
+THE END.
+
+
+
+FOOTNOTES
+
+[1] Isa. vii. 14
+
+[2] Micah, v. 2
+
+[3] Hos. ii. 1
+
+[4] Jer. xxxi. 15
+
+[5] Isa. xl. 3
+
+[6] Deut. viii. 3
+
+[7] Psal. xci. 11, 12
+
+[8] Deut. vi. 16
+
+[9] Deut. vi. 13
+
+[10] Isa. ix. 1, 2
+
+[11] Mal. iii. 1. Isa. xl. 3.
+
+[12] Isa. xxix. 13.
+
+[13] Exod. xx. 52.
+
+[14] Levit. xx. 9.
+
+[15] Equal to sixty shekels, above seven of our pounds.
+
+[16] Isaiah, lvi. 7.
+
+[17] Psalm cxviii. 22.
+
+[18] Deut. xxv. 5.
+
+[19] Exod. iii. 6.
+
+[20] Psalm cx. 1.
+
+[21] Isa. liii. 12.
+
+[22] Their day commenced at sun-set.
+
+[23] Psalm lxix. 25.
+
+[24] Psalm cix. 8.
+
+[25] Joel, ii. 28, 32.
+
+[26] Psalm xvi. 8-11.
+
+[27] Psalm cx. 1.
+
+[28] Deut. xviii. 18, 19.
+
+[29] Gen. xii. 3.
+
+[30] Psalm cxviii. 22.
+
+[31] Psalm ii. 1, 2.
+
+[32] Gen. xi. 31.
+
+[33] Gen. xv. 13, 14.
+
+[34] Exod. iii. 6.
+
+[35] Exod. iii. 5-10.
+
+[36] Deut. xviii. 15.
+
+[37] Amos, v. 25-27.
+
+[38] Isaiah, lxvi. 1.
+
+[39] Isaiah, liii. 7, 8.
+
+[40] Sam. xiii. 14.
+
+[41] Psalm ii. 7.
+
+[42] Isa. lv. 3.
+
+[43] Psalm xvi. 10.
+
+[44] Isa. xxix, 34.
+
+[45] Isa. xlix. 6.
+
+[46] Amos, ix. 11, 12.
+
+[47] Exod. xxii. 28.
+
+[48] Isaiah, vi, 9. 10.
+
+[49] Habb. ii. 4.
+
+[50] Isaiah, lii. 5.
+
+[51] Psalm, li. 4.
+
+[52] Psa. xiv. 1-3. Psa. v. 9.
+
+[53] Gen. xv. 6.
+
+[54] Psa. xxxii. 1, 2.
+
+[55] Gen. xvii. 5.
+
+[56] Gen. xv. 5.
+
+[57] Psalm, xliv. 22.
+
+[58] Gen. xxv. 23.
+
+[59] Mal. i. 2, 3.
+
+[60] Exod. xxxiii. 19.
+
+[61] Exod. ix. 16.
+
+[62] Hos. i. 10.
+
+[63] Isa. x. 22, 23.  [64] Isa. i. 9.
+
+[65] Isa. viii. 14.
+
+[66] Lev. xviii. 5.
+
+[67] Deut. xxx. 12-14.
+
+[68] Isa. xxviii. 16.
+
+[69] Joel, ii. 32.
+
+[70] Isa. lii. 7, 8.
+
+[71] Isa. liii. 1.
+
+[72] Psa. xix. 4.
+
+[73] Deut. xxxii. 21.
+
+[74] Isa. lxv. 1, 2.
+
+[75] 1 Kings, xix. 14.
+
+[76] Isa. xxix. 10.
+
+[77] Psa. lxix. 22.
+
+[78] Isa. lix. 20.
+
+[79] Deut. xxxii. 35.
+
+[80] Isaiah, xlv. 23.
+
+[81] Psa. lxix. 9
+
+[82] Psa. xviii. 49.
+
+[83] Deut. xxxii, 43.
+
+[84] Psa. cxvii. 1.
+
+[85] Isaiah, xi. 10.
+
+[86] Isaiah, lii. 15.
+
+[87] Isa. xxix. 14.
+
+[88] Jerem. ix. 24.
+
+[89] Isa. lxiv. 4.
+
+[90] Job. v. 13.
+
+[91] Ps. xciv. 11.
+
+[92] Gen. ii. 24.
+
+[93] Deut. xxv. 4.
+
+[94] Exod. xxxii. 6-19.
+
+[95] Num. xxv. 1-9.
+
+[96] Num. xxi. 16.
+
+[97] Num. xiv 37.
+
+[98] Psalm xxiv. 1.
+
+[99] Isa. xxviii. 11.
+
+[100] Gen. iii. 16.
+
+[101] Psalm cxvi. 10.
+
+[102] Isaiah, xlix. 8.
+
+[103] Lev. xxvi. 12.
+
+[104] Isai. lii. 11.
+
+[105] Jerem. xxxi. 1.
+
+[106] Exod. xvi. 18.
+
+[107] Psalm cxii. 9.
+
+[108] Gen. xii. 3.
+
+[109] Deu. xxvii. 26.
+
+[110] Habb. ii.4.
+
+[111] Lev. xviii. 5.
+
+[112] Deut. xxi. 23.
+
+[113] Gen. xvi. 15.
+
+[114] Isa. liv. 1.
+
+[115] Gen. xxi. 10.
+
+[116] Psa. lxviii. 18.
+
+[117] Isaiah, lx. 1.
+
+[118] Exod. xx. 12.
+
+[119] Deut. xxvi. 14.
+
+[120] Psa. ii. 7.
+
+[121] 2 Sam. vii. 14.
+
+[122] Psa. xcvii. 7.
+
+[123] Psa. civ. 4.
+
+[124] Psa. xlv. 6, 7.
+
+[125] Psa. cii. 26.
+
+[126] Psalm cx. 1.
+
+[127] Psalm viii. 4.
+
+[128] Psalm xxii. 22.
+
+[129] Psalm xviii. 2.
+
+[130] Isai. viii. 18.
+
+[131] Psalm xcv. 7.
+
+[132] Gen. ii. 2.
+
+[133] Psalm cx. 4.
+
+[134] Gen. xxii. 16.
+
+[135] Exod. xxv. 40.
+
+[136] Jerem. xxxi. 31-34.
+
+[137] Psalm xl. 7.
+
+[138] Deut. xxxii. 35, 36
+
+[139] Habb. ii. 3.
+
+[140] Gen. xxi. 12.
+
+[141] Prov. iii. 11, 12.
+
+[142] Exod. xix. 12, 13.
+
+[143] Haggai, ii. 6.
+
+[144] Joshua, i. 5.
+
+[145] Gen. xv. 6.
+
+[146] Isa. xli. 8.
+
+[147] Prov. iii. 34.
+
+[148] Levit. xi. 44.
+
+[149] Isaiah, xl. 6.
+
+[150] Isa. xxviii. 16.
+
+[151] Psa. cxviii. 22.
+
+[152] Isa. liii. 4. 6.
+
+[153] Psalm xxxiv. 12, 13.
+
+[154] About ten ounces.
+
+[155] About ten ounces.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
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