Mark 13:35 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their

Mark 13:35 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their

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25 1 The virgins looking for the Bridegroom. 13 We must watch. 14 The talents delivered unto the servants. 24 The evil servants. 30 After what sort the last judgment shall be. 41 The cursed.

37 But as the days of Noah were, so likewise shall the coming of the Son of man be. 38 oFor as in the days before the flood, they did 1eat and drink, marry, and give in marriage, unto the day that Noah entered into the Ark, 39 And knew nothing, till the flood came, and took them all away, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 p,1Then two shall be in the fields, the one shall be received, and the other shall be refused. 41 1Two women shall be grinding at the mill: the one shall be received, and the other shall be refused. 42 q,1Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your master will come. 43 rOf this be sure, that if the good man of the house knew at what watch the thief would come, he would surely watch, and not suffer his house to be dug through. 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in the hour that ye think not, will the Son of man come. 45 sWho then is a faithful servant and wise, whom his master hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his master when he cometh, shall find so doing. 47 Verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all his goods. 48 But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My master doth defer his coming, 49 And begin to smite his fellows, and to eat, and to drink with the drunken, 50 That servant's master will come in a day, when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, 51 And will 1cut him off, and give him his portion with hypocrites: tthere shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

o Luke 17:26

Gen. 7:1 1 Pet. 3:20

p Luke 17:36

q Mark 13:35

r Luke 12:39

1 Then 1the kingdom of heaven shall be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and 2went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five foolish. 3 The foolish took their lamps, but took no oil with them. 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 Now while the bridegroom tarried long, all 1slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh: go out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil, for our lamps are out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so, lest there will not be enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the wedding, and the gate was shut. 11 Afterwards came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered, and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 aWatch therefore: for ye know neither the day, nor the hour, when the son of man will come. 14 b,1For the kingdom of heaven is as a man that going into a strange country, called his servants, and delivered to them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to every man after his own 1ability, and straightway went from home. 16 Then he that had received the five talents, went and occupied with them, and gained other

1 Thess. 5:2 Rev. 16:15

s Luke 12:42

t Matt. 13:42

Matt. 25:30

chapter 25

a Matt. 24:42

Mark 13:35

b Luke 19:12-13

24:38 1 The word which the Evangelist useth, expresseth the matter more fully than ours doth: for it is a word which is proper to brute beasts: and his meaning is, that in those days men shall be given to their bellies like unto brute beasts: for otherwise it is no fault to eat and drink. 24:40 1 Against them that persuade themselves that God will be merciful to all men, and do by that means give over themselves to sin, that they may in the meanwhile live in pleasure void of all care. 24:41 1 The Greek women and the Barbarians did grind and bake. (Plutarch, book Problem) 24:42 1 An example of the horrible carelessness of men in those things whereof they ought to be most careful. 24:51 1 To wit, from the rest, or will cut him into two parts, which was a most cruel kind of punishment, wherewith as Justin Martyr wit­ nesseth, Isaiah the Prophet was executed by the Jews: the like kind of punishment we read of, 1 Sam. 15:33 and Dan. 3:29.

25:1 1 We must desire strength at God's hand, which may serve us as a torch while we walk through this darkness, to bring us to our desired end: otherwise if we become slothful and negligent as weary of our pains and travail, we shall be shut out of the doors. 2 The pomp of bridals was wont for the most part to be kept in the night seasons, and that by damsels. 25:5 1 Their eyes being heavy with sleep. 25:14 1 Christ witnesseth that there shall be a long time between his departure to his father, and his coming again to us, but yet not­ withstanding that, he will at that day take an account not only of the rebellious and obstinate, how they have bestowed that which they received of him, but also of his household servants, which have not through slothfulness employed those gifts which he bestowed upon them. 25:15 1 According to the wisdom and skill in dealing, which was given them.

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33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, and the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the king say to them on his right hand, Come ye 1blessed of my father: take the inheritance of the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 eFor I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I thirsted, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in unto you. 36 I was naked, and ye clothed me: I was fsick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? or athirst, and gave thee drink? 38 And when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in unto us? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the king shall answer, and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me. 41 Then shall he say to them on the left hand, gDepart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, which is prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat: I thirsted, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in unto you: I was naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, and say, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 hAnd these shall go into everlasting pain, and the righteous into life eternal. 26 3 The consultation of the Priests against Christ. 6 His feet are anointed. 15 Judas selleth him. 26 The institution of the supper, 34 and 36 Peter's denial: Christ is heavy. 47 He is betrayed with a kiss. 57 He is led to Caiaphas. 64 He confesseth himself to be Christ. 67 They spit at him.

five talents. 17 Likewise also he that received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that received that one, went and dug it in the earth, and hid his master's money. 19 But after a long season, the master of those servants came, and reckoned with them. 20 Then came he that had received five talents, and brought other five talents, saying, Master, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained with them other five talents. 21 Then his master said unto him, It is well done good servant and faithful, Thou hast been faithful in little, I will make thee ruler over much: 1enter into thy master's joy. 22 Also he that had received two talents, came, and said, Master, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents more. 23 His master said unto him, It is well done good servant, and faithful, Thou hast been faithful in little, I will make thee ruler over much: enter into thy master's joy. 24 Then he that had received the one talent, came, and said, Master, I knew that thou wast an hard man, which reapest where thou sowedst not, and gatherest where thou strawedst not: 25 I was therefore afraid, and went, and hid thy talent in the earth: behold, thou hast thine own. 26 And his master answered, and said unto him, Thou evil servant, and slothful, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I strawed not. 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the 1exchangers, and then at my coming should I have received mine own with vantage. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29 cFor unto every man that hath, it shall be given, and he shall have abundance, and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away. 30 Cast therefore that unprofitable servant into utter ddarkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 31 ¶ 1And when the Son of man cometh in his glory and all the holy Angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory, 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations, and he shall separate them one from another as a shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats.

c Matt. 13:12

Mark 4:25 Luke 8:18 Luke 19:26

d Matt. 8:12

Matt. 22:13

e Isa. 58:7 Ezek. 18:7

f Eccl. 7:35

g Ps. 6:8 Matt. 7:13 Luke 13:27

h Dan. 12:2

John 5:29

chapter 26

a Mark 14:1

Luke 22:1

1 And a,1it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

25:21 1 Come, and receive the fruit of goodness, now the Lord's joy is doubled, John 15:11, that my joy may remain in you, and your joy be fulfilled. 25:27 1 Table mates which have their shop bulks or tables set abroad, where they let out money to usury. 25:31 1 A lively setting forth of the everlasting judgment which is

to come. 25:34 1 Blessed and happy, upon whom my Father hath most abun­ dantly bestowed his benefits. 26:1 1 Christ witnesseth by his voluntarily going to death, that he will make full satisfaction for the sin of Adam, by his obedi­ ence.

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2 1Ye know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of man shall be delivered to be crucified. 3 bThen assembled together the chief Priests, and the Scribes, and the Elders of the people into the hall of the high Priest called Caiaphas: 4 And consulted together that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. 5 But they said, Not on the 1feast day, lest any uproar be among the people. 6 ¶ c,1And when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 7 1There came unto him a woman, which had a 2box of very costly ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at the table. 8 And when his 1disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, What needed this 2waste? 9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and been given to the poor. 10 1And Jesus knowing it, said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. 11 d,1For ye have the poor always with you, but me shall ye not have always. 12 For 1in that she poured this ointment on my body, she did it to bury me. 13 Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached throughout all the world, there shall also this that she hath done, be spoken of for a memorial of her. 14 ¶ eThen one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief Priests,

15 And said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you, and they appointed unto him thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time, he sought opportunity to betray him. 17 ¶ f,1Now 2on the first day of the feast of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the Passover? 18 And he said, Go ye into the city to such a man, and say to him, The master saith, My time is at hand: I will keep the Passover at thine house with my disciples. 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had given them charge, and made ready the Passover. 20 gSo when the even was come, he 1sat down with the twelve. 21 And as they did eat, he said, hVerily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Is it I, Master? 23 And he answered and said, iHe that 1dippeth his hand with me in the dish, he shall betray me. 24 Surely the Son of man goeth his way, as it is written of him: but woe be to that man, by whom the Son of man is betrayed: it had been good for that man, if he had never been born. 25 Then Judas 1which betrayed him, answered, and said, Is it I, master? He said unto him, Thou hast said it. 26 ¶ j,1And as they did eat, Jesus took the bread,

b John 11:47

c Mark 14:3

John 11:2

d Deut. 15:11

e Mark 14:10

f Mark 14:12

Luke 22:7

g Luke 22:14

h Mark 14:18

John 13:21

i Ps. 41:9

j 1 Cor. 11:24

26:2 1 God himself and not men, appointed the time that Christ should be crucified in. 26:5 1 By the word Feast, is meant the whole feast of unleavened bread: the first and eighth day whereof were so holy, that they might do no manner of work therein, though the whole company of the Sanhedrin determined otherwise: And yet it came to pass through God's providence, that Christ suffered at that time, to the end that all the people of Israel might be witnesses of his everlast­ ing sacrifice. 26:6 1 By this sudden work of a sinful woman, Christ giveth the guests to understand of his death and burial which was nigh: the favor whereof shall bring life to all sinners which flee unto him. But Judas taketh an occasion hereby to accomplish his wicked purpose and counsel. 26:7 1 For these things were done before Christ came to Jerusalem: and yet some think that the Evangelists recite two histories. 2 These boxes were of alabaster, which in old time men made hol­ low to put in ointments: for some write, that alabaster keepeth oint­ ment without corruption, Pliny, book 13, chapter 1. 26:8 1 This is a figure called Synecdoche: for it is said but of Judas that he was moved thereat, John 12:4. 2 Unprofitable spending. 26:10 1 We ought not rashly to condemn that which is not orderly done. 26:11 1 Christ, who was once anointed in his own person, must always be anointed in the poor. 26:12 1 In that she poured this ointment upon my body, she did it

to bury me. 26:17 1 Christ verily purposing to bring us into our country out of hand, and so to abrogate the figure of the Law, fulfilleth the Law, neglecting the contrary tradition and custom of the Jews, and there withall showeth that all things shall so come to pass by the ministry of men, that the secret counsel of God shall govern them. 2 This was the fourteenth day of the first month: and the first day of unleavened bread should have been the fifteenth, but because this day's evening (which after the manner of the Romans was referred to the day before) did belong by the Jews' manner to the day following, therefore it is called the first day of unleavened bread. 26:20 1 Because the Law appointed them to be shod, and have their staffs in their hands, as though they were in haste, thereby it is to be gathered that they sat not down when they did eat the Passover, but stood, for otherwise when they went to meat, they put off their shoes: therefore he speaketh here in this place, not of the Passover, but of the Supper, which was celebrated after that the Passover was solemnly done. 26:23 1 That is to say, whom I vouchsafed to come to my table, alluding to the place, Ps. 41:9, which is not so to be understood, as though at the selfsame instant that the Lord spake these words, Judas had had his hand in the dish (for that had been an undoubted token) but it is meant of his tabling and eating with them. 26:25 1 Whose head was about nothing then but to betray him. 26:26 1 Christ minding forthwith to fulfill the promises of the old covenant, instituteth a new covenant with new figures.

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and when he had 2blessed, he brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: 3this is my body. 27 Also he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it them, saying, Drink ye 1all of it. 28 1For this is my blood of the 2new Testament that is shed for many, for the remission of sins. 29 I say unto you that I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine until that day, when I shall drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. 30 And when they had sung 1a Psalm, they went out into the mount of Olives. 31 ¶ 1,kThen said Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended by me this night: for it is written, I lwill smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered. 32 But mafter I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 33 But Peter answered, and said unto him, Though that all men should be offended by thee, yet will I never be offended. 34 nJesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, I will in no case deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. 36 ¶ o,1Then went Jesus with them into a place which is called Gethsemane, and said unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I go, and pray yonder. 37 And he took unto him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to wax sorrowful, and 1grievously troubled. 38 1Then said Jesus unto them, My soul is very

heavy, even unto the death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 So he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, 1let this 2cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40 1After, he came unto the disciples, and found them asleep, and said to Peter, What? could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch, and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is ready, but the flesh is weak. 42 Again he went away the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup cannot pass away from me, but that I must drink it, thy will be done. 43 And he came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then came he to his disciples, and said unto them, Sleep henceforth, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is given into the hands of sinners. 46 1Rise, let us go: behold, he is at hand that betrayeth me. 47 pAnd while he yet spake, lo, Judas one of the twelve came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, 1from the high Priests and Elders of the people. 48 Now he that betrayed him, had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, lay hold on him. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, God save thee, Master, and kissed him.

k Mark 14:27

John 16:32

John 18:8

l Zech. 13:7

m Mark 14:28

Mark 16:7

n John 13:38

Mark 14:30

o Luke 22:39

p Mark 14:43

Luke 22:47

John 18:3

2 Mark saith, Had given thanks: and therefore blessing is not a con­ secrating, with a conjuring kind of murmuring and force of words: and yet the bread and the wine are changed, not in nature, but in quality, for they become undoubted tokens of the body and blood of Christ, not of their own nature or force of words, but by Christ his institution, which must be recited and laid forth, that faith may find what to lay hold on, both in the word and in the elements. 3 This is a figurative speech, which is called Metonymy: that is to say, the putting of one name for another—so calling the bread his body, which is the sign and sacrament of his body: and yet notwith­ standing, it is so a figurative and changed kind of speech, that the faithful do receive Christ indeed with all his gifts (though by a spiri­ tual means) and become one with him. 26:27 1 Therefore they which took away the cup from the people, did against Christ his institution. 26:28 1 To wit, this cup or wine, is my blood Sacramentally, as Luke 22:20. 2 Or covenant, that is to say, whereby the new league and cov­ enant is made, for in making of leagues, they used pouring of wine, and shedding of blood. 26:30 1 When they had made an end of their solemn singing, which some think was six Psalms, beginning at Ps. 112 to 117. 26:31 1 Christ being more careful of his disciples, than of himself, fore­ warneth them of their flight, and putteth them in better comfort.

26:36 1 Christ having regard to the weakness of his disciples, leav­ ing all the rest in safety, taketh with him but three to be witnesses of his anguish, and goeth of purpose into the place appointed to betray him in. 26:37 1 The word which he useth, signifieth great sorrow, and marvelous and deadly grief: which thing, as it betokeneth the truth of man's nature, which shunneth death as a thing that entered in against nature, so it showeth that though Christ were void of sin, yet he sustained this horrible punishment, because he felt the wrath of God kindled against us for sins, which he revenged and punished in his person. 26:38 1 Christ a true man, going about to suffer the punishment which was due unto us, for forsaking of God is forsaken of his own: he hath a terrible conflict with the horror and fear of the curse of God: out of which he escaping as a conqueror, causeth us not to be afraid anymore of death. 26:39 1 Let it pass me, and not touch me. 2 That is, which is at hand, and is offered and prepared for me: a kind of speech which the Hebrews use, for the wrath of God, and the punishment he sendeth. See also Matt. 20:22. 26:40 1 An example of the carelessness of man. 26:46 1 Christ offereth himself willingly to be taken, that in so obey­ ing willingly, he might make satisfaction for the willful fall of man. 26:47 1 Sent from the high Priests.

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50 1Then Jesus said unto him, 2Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 51 And behold, one of them which were with Jesus, stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high Priest, and smote off his ear. 52 1Then said Jesus unto him, Put up thy sword into his place: qfor all that 2take the sword, shall perish with the sword. 53 1Either thinkest thou, that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he will give me more than twelve legions of Angels? 54 1How then should the rScriptures be fulfilled, which say, that it must be so? 55 The same hour said Jesus to the multitude, Ye be come out as it were against a thief, with swords and staves to take me: I sat daily teaching in the Temple among you, and ye took me not. 56 But all this was done, that the Scriptures of the Prophets might be fulfilled. sThen all the disciples forsook him, and fled. 57 ¶ t,1And they took Jesus, and led him to 2Caiaphas the high Priest, where the Scribes and the Elders were assembled. 58 And Peter followed him afar off unto the high Priest's 1hall, and went in and sat with the servants to see the end. 59 Now uthe chief Priests and the Elders, and all the whole Council sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death. 60 But they found none, and though many false witnesses came, yet found they none: but at the last came two false witnesses, 61 And said, This man said, vI can destroy the Temple of God, and build it in three days. 62 Then the chief Priest arose, and said to him, Answerest thou nothing? 1What is the matter that these men witness against thee? 63 But Jesus held his peace. Then the chief Priest answered, and said to him, I charge thee swear unto

us by the living God, to tell us, If thou be that Christ the son of God, or no. 64 wJesus said to him, Thou hast said it: nevertheless I say unto you, 1Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man, sitting 2at the right hand of the power of God, and come in the 3clouds of the heaven. 65 Then the high Priest 1rent his clothes, saying, He hath blasphemed, what have we any more need of witnesses: behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 66 What think ye? They answered, and said, He is guilty of death. 67 xThen spat they in his face, and buffeted him, and others smote him with rods, 68 Saying, Prophesy to us, O Christ, Who is he that smote thee? 69 ¶ y,1Peter 2sat without in the hall, and a maid came to him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee: 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I wot not what thou sayest. 71 And when he went out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This man was also with Jesus of Nazareth. 72 And again he denied with an oath, saying, I know not the man. 73 So after a while, came unto him they that stood by, and said unto Peter, Surely thou art also one of them: for even thy speech bewrayeth thee. 74 Then began he to 1curse himself, and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. 75 Then Peter remembered the words of Jesus, which had said unto him, Before the cock crow thou shalt deny me thrice. So he went out, and wept bitterly. 27 2 He is delivered bound to Pilate. 5 Judas hang­ eth himself. 19 Pilate's wife. 20 Barabbas is asked. 24 Pilate washeth his hands. 29 Christ is crowned with thorns. 34 He is crucified. 40 Reviled. 50 He giveth up the Ghost. 57 He is buried. 62 The soldiers watch him.

q Gen. 9:6 Rev. 13:10

r Isa. 35:10

s Matt. 26:31

t Mark 14:53

Luke 22:54 John 18:14

u Mark 14:55

v John 2:19

w Matt. 16:27

Rom. 14:20 2 Thess. 4:14

x Isa. 30:6

y Mark 14:66

Luke 22:55 John 18:29

26:50 1 Christ is taken that we might be delivered. 2 Christ reprehendeth Judas tauntingly, and rebuketh him sharply, for he knew well enough for what cause he came. 26:52 1 Our vocation must be the rule of our zeal. 2 They take the sword to whom the Lord hath not given it, that is to say, they which use the sword, and are not called to it. 26:53 1 Christ was taken, because he was willing to be taken. 26:54 1 By this questioning he answereth a sly objection, for they might have asked him why he did not in this his great extremity of dan­ ger, call to his Father for aid: but to this he answereth by a question. 26:57 1 Christ being innocent is condemned of the high Priest for that wickedness whereof we are guilty. 2 From Annas to Caiaphas, before whom the multitude was assembled, John 18:13. 26:58 1 The word here used, signifieth properly an open large room before an house, as we see in Kings' palaces and noble men's houses: we call it a court, for it is open to the air, and by a figure Synecdoche

is taken for the house itself. 26:62 1 How cometh it to pass that these men witness against thee? 26:64 1 This word distinguisheth his first coming from the latter. 2 Sitting with God in like and equal honor at the right hand of his power, that is, in greatest power: for the right hand signifieth among the Hebrews, that that is mighty and of great power. 3 Clouds of heaven, see also Matt. 24:30. 26:65 1 This was an usual matter among the Jews: for so were they bound to do, when they heard any Israelite to blaspheme God, and it was a tradition of their Talmud in the book of the Magistrates, in the title, of the four kinds of death. 26:69 1 Peter by the wonderful providence of God appointed to be a witness of all these things, is prepared to the example of singular constancy, by the experience of his own incredulity. 2 That is, without the place where the Bishop sat, but not without the house, for afterward he went from thence into the porch. 26:74 1 He swore and cursed himself.

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Barabbas. 17 When they were then gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whether will ye that I let loose unto you Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? 18 (For he knew well, that for envy they had delivered him. 19 Also when he was set down upon the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream by reason of him.) 20 fBut the chief Priests and the elders had persuaded the people that they should ask Barabbas, and should destroy Jesus. 21 Then the governor answered, and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I let loose unto you? And they said, Barabbas. 22 Pilate said unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus, which is called Christ? They all said to him, Let him be crucified. 23 Then said the governor, But what evil hath he done? Then they cried the more, saying, Let him be crucified. 24 1When Pilate saw that he availed nothing, but that more tumult was made, he took water and 2washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the 3blood of this just man: look you to it. 25 Then answered all the people, and said, 1His blood be on us, and on our children. 26 Thus let he Barabbas loose unto them, and scourged Jesus, and delivered him to be crucified. 27 ¶ gThen the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered about him the whole band, 28 1And they stripped him, and 2put about him a 3scarlet robe, 29 And platted a crown of thorns, and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand, and bowed their knees before him, and mocked him, saying, God save thee, King of the Jews,

1 When the amorning was come, all the chief Priests, and the Elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, to put him to death. 2 And led him away bound, and delivered him unto Pontius Pilate the governor. 3 ¶ 1Then when Judas which betrayed him, saw that he was condemned, he repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief Priests, and Elders, 4 Saying, I have sinned, betraying the innocent blood. But they said, What is that to us? see thou to it. 5 And when he had cast down the silver pieces in the Temple, he 1departed, and went, band hanged himself. 6 And the chief Priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for us to put them into the 1treasure, because it is the price 2of blood. 7 And they took counsel, and bought with them a potter's field, for the burial of 1strangers. 8 Wherefore that field is called, cThe field of blood, until this day. 9 (Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by 1Jeremiah the Prophet, saying, d,2And they took thirty silver pieces, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel valued. 10 And they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.) 11 ¶ e,1And Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou that King of the Jews? Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest it. 12 And when he was accused of the chief Priests, and Elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they lay against thee? 14 But he answered him not to one word, insomuch that the governor marveled greatly. 15 1Now at the feast the governor was wont to deliver unto the people a prisoner whom they would. 16 And they had then a notable prisoner called

chapter 27

a Mark 15:1

Luke 22:66 John 18:28

b Acts 1:18

c Acts 1:19

d Zech. 11:12

e Mark 15:2

Luke 23:3 John 18:33

f Mark 15:11

Luke 23:18 John 18:40

Acts 3:14

g Mark 15:26

John 19:2

27:3 1 An example of the horrible judgment of God, as well against them which sell Christ, as against them which buy Christ. 27:5 1 Out of men's sights. 27:6 1 The treasury of the Temple. 2 Of life and death. 27:7 1 Strangers and guests, whom the Jews could not abide to be joined unto, no not after they were dead. 27:9 1 Seeing this prophecy is read in Zech. 11:12, it cannot be denied, but Jeremiah's name crept into the text, either through the Printer's fault, or some other's ignorance: it may be also that it came out of the margin, by reason of the abbreviation of the letters, the one being iou, and the other zou, which are not much unlike: but in the Syrian text the Prophet's name is not set down at all. 2 The Evangelist doth not follow the Prophet's words, but his meaning, which he showeth to be fulfilled. 27:11 1 Christ holdeth his peace when he is accused, that we may not be accused: acknowledging our guiltiness, and therewithall his own innocence.

27:15 1 Christ is first quitted of the same Judge, before he be con­ demned, that we might see how the just died for the unjust. 27:24 1 Christ being quit by the testimony of the Judge himself, is notwithstanding condemned by the same to quit us before God. 2 It was a manner in old time, when any man was murdered, and in other slaughters, to wash their hands in water, to declare themselves guiltless. 3 Of the murder; an Hebrew kind of speech. 27:25 1 If there be any offence committed in slaying him, let us and our posterity smart for it. 27:28 1 Christ suffereth that reproach which was due to our sins; notwithstanding in the meantime by the secret providence of God, he is entitled King by them which did him that reproach. 2 They cast a cloak about him, and wrapped it about him, for it lacked sleeves. 3 John and Mark make mention of a purple robe, which is also a very pleasant red. But these profane and malapert saucy soldiers clad Jesus in this array, to mock him withall, who was indeed a true King.

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30 And spitted upon him, and took a reed, and smote him on the head. 31 Thus when they had mocked him, they took the robe from him, and put his own raiment on him, and let him away to crucify him. 32 hAnd as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, named Simon: him they 1compelled to bear his cross. 33 i,1And when they came unto the place called Golgotha (that is to say, the place of dead men's skulls) 34 1They gave him vinegar to drink, mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 ¶ 1And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, and did cast lots, that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken by the Prophet, jThey divided my garments among them, and upon my vesture did cast lots. 36 And they sat and watched him there. 37 ¶ 1They set up also over his head his cause written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 38 ¶ 1And there were two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. 39 1And they that passed by, reviled him, wagging their heads, 40 And saying, kThou that destroyest the Temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41 Likewise also the high Priests mocking him, with the Scribes, and Elders, and Pharisees, said, 42 He saved others, but he cannot save himself: if he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 lHe trusted in God, let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. 44 The self same thing also the 1thieves which

were crucified with him, cast in his teeth. 45 1Now from the sixth hour was there darkness over all the land, unto the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with loud voice, saying, mEli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou 1forsaken me? 47 And some of them that stood there, when they heard it, said, This man calleth 1Elijah. 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took na sponge and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. 49 Others said, Let be: let us see if Elijah will come and save him. 50 1Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up the ghost. 51 1And behold, othe 2veil of the Temple was rent in twain, from the top to the bottom, and the earth did quake, and the stones were cloven. 52 And the 1graves did open themselves, and many bodies of the Saints, which slept, arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 When the Centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earth quake, and the things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. 55 ¶ And many women were there, beholding him afar off, which had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him. 56 Among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons. 57 ¶ 1,pAnd when the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who had also himself been Jesus' disciple. 58 He went to Pilate, and asked the body of Jesus.

h Mark 15:21

Luke 23:26

i Mark 15:22

John 19:17

j Ps. 22:18 Mark 15:24

k John 2:19

l Ps. 22:8

m Ps. 22:1

n Ps. 69:21

o 2 Chron. 3:14

p Mark 15:42

Luke 13:50 John 19:38

27:32 1 They compelled Simon to bear his burdensome cross, whereby it appeareth that Jesus was so sore handled before, that he fainted by the way, and was not able to bear his cross throughout: for John writeth that he did bear the cross, to wit, at the beginning. 27:33 1 He is led out of the city, that we may be brought into the heavenly kingdom. 27:34 1 Christ found no comfort anywhere, that in him we might be filled with all comfort. 27:35 1 He is made a curse, that in him we may be blessed: he is spoiled of his garments, that we might be enriched by his nakedness. 27:37 1 He is pronounced the true Messiah, even of them of whom he is rejected. 27:38 1 Christ began then to judge the world, when after his judg­ ment he hung betwixt two thieves. 27:39 1 To make full satisfaction for us, Christ suffereth and over­com­ eth, not only the torments of the body, but also the most horrible torments of the mind. 27:44 1 This is spoken by the figure Synecdoche, for there was but one of them that did revile him. 27:45 1 Heaven itself is darkened for very horror, and Jesus crieth out

from the depth of hell, and in the meanwhile he is mocked. 27:46 1 To wit, in this misery: and this crying out is proper to his humanity, which notwithstanding was void of sin, but yet felt the wrath of God which is due to our sins. 27:47 1 They allude to Elijah's name, not for want of understand­ ing the tongue, but of a profane impudence and sauciness, and he repeated these words, to the end that this better harping upon the name might be understood. 27:50 1 Christ after he had overcome other enemies, at length pro­ voked and setteth upon death itself. 27:51 1 Christ, when he is dead, showeth himself to be God almighty, even his enemies confessing the same. 2 Which divided the holiest of all. 27:52 1 That is to say, the stones clave asunder, and the graves did open themselves, to show by this token, that death was overcome: and the resurrection of the dead followed the resurrection of Christ, as appeareth by the next verse following. 27:57 1 Christ is buried, not privately or by stealth, but by the gov­ ernor's consent by a famous man, in a place not far distant, in a new sepulcher, so that it cannot be doubted of his death.

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Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. 59 So Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 And put it in his new tomb, which he had hewn out in a rock, and rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulcher, and departed. 61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulcher. 62 ¶ 1Now the next day that followed the Preparation of the Sabbath, the high Priests and Pharisees assembled to Pilate, 63 And said, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, Within three days I will rise. 64 Command therefore, that the sepulcher be made sure until the third day, lest his Disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so shall the last error be worse than the first. 65 Then Pilate said unto them, Ye have a 1watch: go, and make it sure, as ye know. 66 And they went, and made the sepulcher sure, with the watch, and sealed the stone. 28 1 The women go to the sepulcher. 2 The Angel. 9 The women see Christ. 18 He sendeth his Apostles to preach.

6 He is not here, for he is risen, as he said: come, see the place where the Lord was laid, 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead: and behold, he goeth before you into Galilee: there ye shall see him: lo, I have told you. 8 So they departed quickly from the sepulcher, with fear and great joy, and did run to bring his disciples word. 9 1And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus also met them, saying, God save you. And they came, and took him by the feet, and worshipped him. 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid. Go, and tell my brethren, that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. 11 ¶ 1Now when they were gone, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed unto the high Priests all the things that were done. 12 And they gathered them together with the Elders, and took counsel, and gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 Saying, Say, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14 And if this matter 1come before the governor to be heard, we will persuade him, and so use the matter that you shall not need to care, 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is noised among the Jews unto this day. 16 ¶ 1Then the eleven disciples went into Galilee, into a mountain, where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came, and spake unto them, saying, bAll power is given unto me, in heaven, and in earth. 19 c,1Go therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them 2in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the holy Ghost, 20 Teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, dI am with you 1alway, until the end of the world, Amen.

chapter 28

a Mark 16:5

John 20:11

b Heb. 1:2 Matt. 11:27

John 17:2

c Mark 16:15

d John 14:16

1 Now ain 1the 2end of the Sabbath, when the first day of the week 3began to dawn, Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, came to see the sepulcher. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3 And his 1countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. 4 And for fear of him, the keepers were astonied, and became as dead men. 5 But the Angel answered, and said to the women, Fear 1ye not: for I know that ye seek Jesus which was crucified:

27:62 1 The keeping of the sepulcher is committed to Christ's own murderers, that there might be no doubt of his resurrection. 27:65 1 The soldiers of the garrison, which were appointed to keep the Temple. 28:1 1 Christ having put death to flight in the sepulcher, riseth by his own power, as straightway the Angel witnesseth. 2 At the going out of the Sabbath, that is, about daybreak after the Roman's count, which reckon the natural day, from the sun rising to the next sun rising: and not as the Hebrews, which count from evening to evening. 3 When the morning after the first day after the Sabbath began to dawn: and that first day is the same, which we now call Sunday or the Lord's day. 28:3 1 The beams of his eyes, and by the figure Synecdoche, for the countenance. 28:5 1 The word (Ye) is spoken with force to confirm the women,

now that the soldiers were afraid. 28:9 1 Christ appeareth himself after his resurrection, and sending the women to his disciples, showeth that he hath not forgotten them. 28:11 1 The more the sun shineth, the more are the wicked blinded. 28:14 1 For it was to be feared, that it would be brought to the governor's ears. 28:16 1 Christ appeareth also to his Disciples, whom he maketh Apostles. 28:19 1 The sum of the Apostleship is, the publishing of the doctrine received of Christ throughout all the world, and the ministering of the Sacraments: the efficacy of which things hangeth not of the min­ isters, but of the Lord. 2 Calling upon the name of the Father, the Son, and the holy Ghost. 28:20 1 Forever: and this place is meant of the manner of the pres­ ence of his spirit, by means whereof he maketh us partakers both of himself and of all his benefits, but is absent from us in body.

T h e H o ly G o s p e l O f J e s u s C h r i s t,

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m a r k

1 4 John baptizeth. 6 His apparel and meat. 9 Jesus is baptized. 12 He is tempted. 14 He preacheth the Gospel, 21 and 29 he teacheth in the Synagogues. 23 He healeth one that had a devil. 29 Peter's mother-in-law. 32 Many diseased persons. 40 The leper.

Ghost descending upon him like a dove. 11 Then there was a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am 1well pleased. 12 h,1And immediately the Spirit 2driveth him into the wilderness. 13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, and was tempted of Satan: he was also with the wild beasts, and the Angels ministered unto him. 14 ¶ i,1Now after that John was committed to prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe the Gospel. 16 ¶ j,1And as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishers.) 17 Then Jesus said unto them, Follow me, and I will make you to be fishers of men. 18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. 19 1And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, as they were in the ship, mending their nets. 20 And anon he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with his hired servants, and went their way after him. 21 ¶ So kthey entered into 1Capernaum: and straightway on the Sabbath day he entered into the Synagogue, and taught. 22 And they were astonied at his doctrine, lfor he taught them as one that had authority, and not as

chapter 1

a Mal. 3:1

b Isa. 40:3

Luke 3:4 John 1:15

c Matt. 3:1

d Matt. 3:4

1 The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God: 2 1As it is written in the 2Prophets, aBehold, 3I send my messenger 4before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 bThe voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, is, Prepare the way of the Lord: make his paths straight. 4 c,1John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the 2baptism of amendment of life, for remission of sins. 5 And all the country of Judea, and they of Jerusalem went out unto him, and were all baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 dNow John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins: and he did eat elocusts and wild honey, 7 f,1And preached, saying, A stronger than I cometh after me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to 2stoop down, and unloose. 8 Truth it is, I have 1baptized you with water: but he will baptize you with the holy Ghost. 9 ¶ g,1And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth, a city of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. 10 1And as soon as 2he was come out of the water, John saw the heavens cloven in twain, and the holy

e Lev. 1:22

f Matt. 3:11

Luke 3:16 John 1:26

Acts 1:5 Acts 2:4 Acts 2:11 Acts 2:16 Acts 19:4

g Matt. 3:13

Luke 3:21 John 1:33

h Matt. 4:1

Luke 4:1 Heb. 2:18

i Matt. 4:12

Luke 4:14 John 4:13

j Matt. 4:18

Luke 5:2

k Matt. 4:13

Luke 4:32

l Matt. 7:28

Luke 4:32

1:8 1 He showeth that all the force of baptism proceedeth from Christ, who baptizeth within. 1:9 1 Christ doth consecrate our baptism in himself. 1:10 1 The vocation of Christ from heaven, as head of the Church. 2 John that went down into the water with Christ. 1:11 1 See also Matt. 3:17. 1:12 1 Christ being tempted overcometh. 2 Here is no violent and forcible driving out meant: but the divine power claddeth Christ (who had lived until this time as a private man) with a new person, and prepareth him to the combat that was at hand, and to his ministry. 1:14 1 After that John is taken, Christ showeth himself fully. 1:16 1 The calling of Simon and Andrew. 1:19 1 The calling of James and John. 1:21 1 From the city Nazareth.

1:2 1 John goeth before Christ, as it was forespoken by the Prophets. 2 This is the figure Metonymy, whereby is meant the books of the Prophets, Malachi and Isaiah. 3 The Prophet useth the present tense, when he speaketh of a thing to come, being as a sure of it, as if he saw it. 4 A metaphor taken from the usage of kings, which used to have ushers go before them. 1:4 1 The sum of John's doctrine, or rather Christ's, is remission of sins and amendment of life. 2 The Jews used many kinds of washings: but here is spoken of a peculiar kind of washing, which hath all the parts of true baptism, amendment of life, and forgiveness of sins. 1:7 1 John and all ministers cast their eyes upon Christ the Lord. 2 The Evangelist his meaning was to express the condition of the basest servant.

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for that purpose. 39 And he preached in their Synagogues, throughout all Galilee, and cast the devils out. 40 ¶ n,1And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeled down unto him, and said to him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus had compassion, and put forth his hand, and touched him, and said to him, I will: be thou clean. 42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was made clean. 43 And after he had given him a straight commandment, he sent him away forthwith, 44 1And said unto him, See thou say nothing to any man, but get thee hence, and show thyself to the o,2Priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimonial unto them. 45 But when he was departed, phe began to tell many things, and to publish the matter: so that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. 2 3 and 4 One sick of the palsy, having his sins forgiven him, is healed. 14 Matthew is called. 19 Fastings and afflictions are foretold. 23 The Disciples pluck the ears of corn. 26 The showbread.

the Scribes. 23 ¶ 1And there was in their Synagogue a man 2in whom was an unclean spirit, and he cried out, 24 Saying, Ah, what have we to do with thee, O 1Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee what thou art, even thou 2holy one of God. 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. 26 And the unclean spirit 1tare him, and cried with a loud voice, and came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they demanded 1one of another, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for he 2commandeth even the foul spirits with authority, and they obey him. 28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region 1bordering on Galilee. 29 ¶ m,1And as soon as they were come out of the Synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 And Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they told him of her. 31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up, and the fever forsook her by and by, and she ministered unto them. 32 And when even was come, at what time the Sun setteth, they brought to him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases: and he cast out many devils, and 1suffered not the devils to say that they knew him. 35 And in the morning very early before day, Jesus arose and went out into a solitary place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon, and they that were with him, followed carefully after him. 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38 Then he said unto them, Let us go into the 1next towns, that I may preach there also: for I came out

m Matt. 8:14

Luke 4:38

n Matt. 8:2

Luke 5:12

o Lev. 14:4

p Luke 5:15

chapter 2

a Matt. 9:1

Luke 5:28

1 After a,1a few days, he entered into Capernaum again, and it was noised that he was in the 2house. 2 And anon many gathered together, insomuch, that the 1places about the door could not receive any more: and he preached the word unto them. 3 And there came unto him, that brought one sick of the palsy, borne of four men. 4 And because they could not come near unto him for the multitude, they uncovered the roof of the house where he was: and when they had broken it open, they 1let down the 2bed, wherein the sick of the palsy lay. 5 Now when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the

1:23 1 He preacheth that doctrine, by which alone Satan is driven out of the world, which also he confirmeth by a miracle. 2 Word for word, a man in an unclean spirit, that is to say, pos­ sessed with an evil spirit. 1:24 1 He was born in Bethlehem, but through the error of the people, he was called a Nazarene, because he was brought up in Nazareth. 2 He alludeth to that name that was written in the golden plate which the high Priest wore, Exod. 28:36. 1:26 1 See also Mark 9:20. 1:27 1 As men amazed. 2 By his own authority, or as a Lord. 1:28 1 Not only into Galilee, but also into the countries bordering upon it. 1:29 1 By healing of divers diseases, he showeth that he hath

brought true life into the world. 1:34 1 For it belongeth not to the devils to preach the Gospel, Acts 16:18. 1:38 1 Villages which were as cities. 1:40 1 By healing the leprous, he showeth that he came for this cause, to wipe out the sins of the world with his touching. 1:44 1 He witnesseth that he was not moved with ambition, but with the only desire of his Father's glory, and love toward poor sinners. 2 All the posterity of Aaron might judge of a leper. 2:1 1 Christ showeth by healing this man, which was sick of the palsy, that men recover in him through faith only, all their strength which they have lost. 2 In the house where he used to remain, for he chose Capernaum to dwell in, and left Nazareth. 2:2 1 Neither the house nor the entry was able to hold them.

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disciples fast not? 19 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the marriage chamber 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 from them, and then shall they fast in those days. 21 Also no man soweth a piece of new cloth in an old garment: for else the new piece that filled it up, taketh away somewhat from the old, and the breach is worse. 22 Likewise, no man putteth new wine into old vessels: for else the new wine breaketh the vessels, and the wine runneth out, and the vessels are lost; but new wine must be put into new vessels. 23 ¶ f,1And it came to pass as he went through the corn on the 2Sabbath day, that his disciples, as they went on their way, began to pluck the ears of corn. 24 And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the Sabbath day, that which is not lawful? 25 And he said to them, Have ye never read what gDavid did when he had need, and was an hungered, both he, and they that were with him? 26 How he went into the house of God, in the days of 1Abiathar the high Priest, and did eat the Showbread, which were not lawful to eat, but for the hPriests, and gave also to them which were with him? 27 And he said to them, The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. 28 Wherefore the Son of man is Lord, even of the 1Sabbath. 3 1 The withered hand is healed. 6 The Pharisees consult with the Herodians. 10 Many are healed by touching Christ. 11 At his sight the devils fall down before him. 14 The twelve Apostles. 24 The kingdom divided against itself. 29 Blasphemy against the holy Ghost. 33 Christ's parents.

sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins are forgiven thee. 6 And there were certain of the Scribes sitting there, and 1reasoning in their hearts, 7 Why doth this man speak such blasphemies? bwho can forgive sins, but God only? 8 And immediately, when Jesus perceived in his spirit, that thus they reasoned with themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? 9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins are forgiven thee? or to say, Arise, take up thy bed, and walk? 10 But that ye may know, that the Son of man hath authority in earth to forgive sins, he said unto the sick of the palsy, 11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and get thee hence into thine own house. 12 And by and by he arose, and took up his bed, and went forth before them all, insomuch that they were all 1amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw such a thing. 13 ¶ 1Then he went forth again toward the sea, and all the people resorted unto him, and he taught them. 14 cAnd as Jesus passed by, he saw 1Levi the son of Alphaeus sit at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. 15 ¶ And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at table in his house, many Publicans and sinners sat at table also with Jesus, and his disciples: for there were many that followed him. 16 And when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with the Publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it, that he eateth and drinketh with Publicans and sinners? 17 Now when Jesus heard it, he said unto them, The whole have no need of the Physician, but the sick. dI came not to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance. 18 e,1And the disciples of John, and the Pharisees did fast, and came and said unto him, Why do the disciples of John, and of the Pharisees fast, and thy

b John 14:4

Isa. 43:25

c Matt. 9:9

Luke 5:27

d 1 Tim. 1:13

e Matt. 9:14

Luke 5:33

f Matt. 12:1

Luke 6:1

g 1 Sam. 21:6

h Exod. 29:53

Lev. 3:31 Lev. 24:9

chapter 3

a Matt. 12:9

Luke 6:6

1 And a,1he entered again into the Synagogue, and there was a man which had a 2withered hand. 2 And they watched him, whether he would heal

2:4 1 They brake up the upper part of the house, which was plain, and let down the man that was sick of the palsy, into the lower part where Christ preached, for they could not otherwise come into his sight. 2 The word signifieth the worst kind of bed, whereupon men used to lay down themselves at noontide, and such other times, to refresh themselves: we call it a couch. 2:6 1 In their minds disputing upon that matter, on both sides. 2:12 1 Word for word, past themselves, or out of their wits. 2:13 1 The Gospel offendeth the proud, and saveth the humble. 2:14 1 Matthew's other name. 2:18 1 The superstitious and hypocrites do rashly put the sum of godliness in things indifferent, and are here for three causes repre­ hended. First, for that not considering what every man's strength is able to bear, they rashly make all manner of laws concerning such

things, without all discretion. 2:23 1 Secondarily, for that they make no difference between the laws which God made concerning the same things, and laws that are made of things which are utterly unlawful. 2 Word for word, on the Sabbaths, that is, on the holy days. 2:26 1 In 1 Sam. 21:1 he is called Ahimelech and his son Abiathar, but by conference of other places, it is plain, that both of them had two names. See also 1 Chron. 24:6; 2 Sam. 8:17; 2 Sam. 15:29; 1 Kings 2:26; 2 Kings 25:18. 2:28 1 Hath the Sabbath day in his power, and may rule as him listeth. 3:1 1 Thirdly, for that they preferred the ceremonial Law (which was but an appendant to the moral Law) before the moral Law: whereas contrariwise, they should have learned out of this, the true use of the ceremonial Law. 2 That is, unprofitable and dead.

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him on the Sabbath day, that they might accuse him. 3 Then he said unto the man which had the withered hand, Arise: stand forth in the midst. 4 And he said to them, Is it lawful to do a good deed on the Sabbath day, or to do evil? to save the 1life, or to kill? but they held their peace. 5 Then he looked round about on them 1angrily, mourning also for the 2hardness of their hearts, and said to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored, as whole as the other. 6 ¶ 1And the Pharisees departed, and straightway gathered a council with the 2Herodians against him, that they might destroy him. 7 But Jesus avoided with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude followed him from Galilee, and from Judea, 8 And from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and 1beyond Jordan: and they that dwelled about Tyre and Sidon, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him in great number. 9 And he commanded his disciples, that a little ship should 1wait for him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. 10 For he had healed many, insomuch that they pressed upon him to touch him, as many as had 1plagues. 11 And when the 1unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. 12 And he sharply rebuked them, to the end they should not utter him. 13 ¶ bThen he went up into a mountain, and called unto him whom he would, and they came unto him. 14 1And he 2appointed twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them to preach. 15 And that they might have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: 16 And the first was Simon, and he named Simon, Peter,

17 Then James the son of Zebedee, and John James' brother (and surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder.) 18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and 1Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite, 19 And Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him, and they came 1home. 20 And the multitude assembled again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. 21 1And when his 2kinsfolks heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said that he was beside himself. 22 ¶ cAnd the Scribes which came down from Jerusalem, said, He hath Beelzebub, and through the prince of the devils he casteth out devils. 23 But he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 For if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 Or if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot continue. 26 So if 1Satan make insurrection against himself, and be divided, he cannot endure, but is at an end. 27 No man can enter into a strong man's house, and take away his goods, except he first bind that strong man, and then spoil his house. 28 ¶ d,1Verily I say unto you, all sins shall be forgiven unto the children of men, and blasphemies, wherewith they blaspheme: 29 But he that blasphemeth against the holy Ghost, shall never have forgiveness, but is culpable of eternal damnation. 30 1Because they said, He had an unclean spirit. 31 ¶ eThen came his 1brethren and mother and stood without, and sent unto him, and called him. 32 And the people sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother, and thy brethren seek for thee without. 33 But he answered them, saying, Who is my

b Mark 6:7

Matt. 10:1

Luke 9:1

c Matt. 9:34

Matt. 12:24 Luke 11:15

d Matt. 18:31

Luke 12:10

John 5:16

e Matt. 12:46

Luke 8:19

3:4 1 A figurative speech, by the figure Synecdoche. For this kind of saying, To save the life, is as much, as to save the man. 3:5 1 Men, when they have wrong done unto them, are angry, but not without vice, but Christ is angry without vice, neither is he sorry so much for the injury that is done to his own person, as for their wickedness: and therefore he had pity upon them, and for that cause is he said to have mourned. 2 As though their heart had been so closed up, and grown together, that wholesome doctrine could prevail no more with them. 3:6 1 The more the truth is kept under, the more it cometh out. 2 See also Matt. 22:16. 3:8 1 Which Josephus calleth stony or rocky. 3:9 1 Should always be ready for him. 3:10 1 Diseases wherewith God scourgeth men as it were with whips. 3:11 1 In them whom they had entered into: or by the figure called Metonymy, for them which were vexed with unclean spirits. 3:14 1 The twelve Apostles are set apart to be trained up to the

office of the Apostleship. 2 Chose and appointed out twelve to be familiar and conversant with him. 3:18 1 Whom Luke also calleth Judas: and for difference's sake, the other Judas is called Iscariot. 3:19 1 The disciples whom Christ had taken to be of his train and to live with him, come home to his house, to be with him always after. 3:21 1 None are worse enemies of the Gospel, than they that least ought. 2 Word for word, they that were of him, that is, his kinfolks: for they that were mad, were brought to their kinsmen. 3:26 1 Satan's imps or . . . . 3:28 1 They only are without hope of salvation, which do maliciously oppugn Christ, whom they know. 3:30 1 These are the words of the Evangelist. 3:31 1 Under this name Brother, the Hebrews understand all that are of the same stock and kindred.

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13 Again he said unto them, Perceive ye not this parable? how then should ye understand all other parables? 14 The sower soweth the word. 15 And these are they that receive the seed by the wayside, in whom the word is sown: but when they have heard it, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And likewise they that receive the seed in stony ground, are they, which when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with gladness. 17 Yet have they no root in themselves, and endure but a time: for when trouble and persecution ariseth for the word, immediately they be offended. 18 Also they that receive the seed among the thorns, are such as hear the word: 19 But the cares 1of this world, and the cdeceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things enter in, and choke the word, and it is unfruitful. 20 But they that have received seed in good ground, are they that hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit: one corn thirty, another sixty, and some an hundred. 21 ¶ 1Also he said unto them, dCometh the candle in, to be put under a bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put in a candlestick? 22 eFor there is nothing hid, that shall not be opened, neither is there a secret, but that it shall come to light. 23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 24 1And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear. fWith what measure you mete, it shall be measured unto you: and unto you that hear, shall more be given. 25 gFor unto him that hath, shall it be given, and from him that hath not, shall be taken away even that he hath. 26 ¶ 1Also he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed in the ground. 27 And 1should sleep, and rise up night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he 2not knowing how. 28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit 1of itself, first the

mother and my brethren? 34 1And he looked round about on them, which sat in compass about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren. 35 For whosoever doeth the will of God, he is my brother, my sister, and my mother. 4 4 The parable of the sower. 14 And the meaning thereof. 18 Thorns. 21 The candle. 26 Of him that sowed, and then slept. 31 The grain of mustard seed. 38 Christ sleepeth in the ship.

chapter 4

a Matt. 13:1

Luke 8:4

b Isa. 6:9 Matt. 13:14

Luke 8:10 John 12:40

Acts 28:26 Rom. 11:8

c 1 Tim. 6:17

d Mark 5:15

Luke 8:16 Luke 11:33

e Matt. 10:26

Luke 8:17 Luke 12:2

f Matt. 7:2

1 And ahe began again to teach by the 1seaside, and there gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat 2in the sea, and all the people was by the seaside on the land. 2 And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in his doctrine, 3 1Hearken: Behold, there went out a sower to sow. 4 And it came to pass as he sowed, that some fell by the wayside, and the fowls of the heaven came, and devoured it up. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth, and by and by sprang up, because it had not depth of earth. 6 But as soon as the Sun was up, it was burnt up, and because it had not root, it withered away. 7 And some fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, so that it gave no fruit. 8 Some again fell in good ground, and did yield fruit that sprung up, and grew, and it brought forth, some thirtyfold, some sixtyfold, and some an hundredfold. 9 Then he said unto them, He that hath ears, to hear, let him hear. 10 And when he was 1alone, they that were 2about him with the twelve, asked him of the parable. 11 And he said unto them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are 1without, all things be done in parables, 12 bThat they seeing, may see, and not discern: and they hearing, may hear, and not understand, lest at any time they should turn, and their sins should be forgiven them.

Luke 6:38

g Matt. 13:12

Matt. 25:29

Luke 8:18 Luke 19:26

3:34 1 The spiritual kindred is far otherwise to be accounted of, than the carnal or fleshly. 4:1 1 Seaside of Tiberias. 2 In a ship which was launched into the sea. 4:3 1 The selfsame doctrine of the Gospel is sown everywhere, but it hath not like success indeed through the fault of man, but yet by the just judgment of God. 4:10 1 Word for word, solitary. 2 They that followed him at the heels. 4:11 1 That is to say, to strangers, and such as are none of ours. 4:19 1 Which pertain to this life. 4:21 1 Although the light of the Gospel be rejected of the world, yet it ought to be lighted, if it were for no other cause than this, that the

wickedness of the world might be made manifest. 4:24 1 The more liberally that we communicate such gifts as God hath given us with our brethren, the more bountiful will God be toward us. 4:26 1 The Lord soweth and reapeth after a manner unknown to men. 4:27 1 That is, when he hath done sowing, should pass the time both day and night, nothing doubting, but that the seed would spring which groweth both day and night. 2 It is the part of the ministers, to labor the ground with all diligence, and commend the success to God: for that mighty working whereby the seed cometh to blade and ear, is secret and only known by the fruit. 4:28 1 By a certain power which moveth itself.

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3 Who had his abiding among the graves, and no man could bind him, no not with chains: 4 Because that when he was often bound with fetters and chains, he plucked the chains asunder, and brake the fetters in pieces, neither could any man tame him. 5 And always both night and day he cried in the mountains, and in the graves, and struck himself with stones. 6 And when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran, and worshipped him, 7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus the Son of the most High God? I 1will that thou swear to me by God, that thou torment me not. 8 (For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.) 9 And he asked him, What is thy name? and he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. 10 And he 1prayed him instantly, that he would not send them away out of the country. 11 Now there was there in the 1mountains a great heard of swine, feeding. 12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. 13 And incontinently Jesus gave them leave. Then the unclean spirits went out and entered into the swine, and the herd ran headlong from the high bank into the 1sea, (and there were about two thousand swine) and they were choked up in the sea. 14 And the swineherds fled, and told it in the city, and in the country, and they came out to see what it was that was done. 15 And they came to Jesus, and saw him that had been possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sit both clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 16 And they that saw it, told them, what was done to him that was possessed with the devil, and concerning the swine. 17 Then they began to pray him, that he would depart from their coasts. 18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil, prayed him that he might be with him.

blade, then the ears, after that full corn in the ears. 29 And as soon as the fruit showeth itself, anon he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come. 30 ¶ h,1He said moreover, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? 31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which when it is sown in the earth, is the least of all seeds that be in the earth: 32 But after that it is sown, it groweth up, and is greatest of all herbs, and beareth great branches, so that the fowls of the heaven may build under the shadow of it. 33 And iwith many such parables he preached the word unto them, 1as they were able to hear it. 34 And without parables spake he nothing unto them: but he 1expounded all things to his disciples apart. 35 ¶ jNow the same day when even was come, he said unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And they left the multitude, and took him as he was in the ship, and there was also with him other little ships. 37 1And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves dashed into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the stern asleep on a pillow: and they awoke him, and said to him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose up, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, and be still. So the wind ceased, and it was a great calm. 40 Then he said unto them, 1Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who is this, that both the wind and sea obey him? 5 2 One possessed is healed. 7 The devil acknowledg­ eth Christ. 9 A Legion of devils. 13 entered into swine. 22 Jairus's daughter. 25 A woman is healed of a bloody issue. 26 Physicians. 34 Faith. 39 Sleep.

h Matt. 13:31

Luke 13:19

i Matt. 8 Matt. 13:34

j Matt. 8:23

Luke 8:22

chapter 5

a Matt. 8:28

Luke 8:16

1 And a,1they came over to the other side of the sea into the country of the 2Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, there met him incontinently out of the graves, a man 1which had an unclean spirit:

4:30 1 God far otherwise than men use, beginneth with the least, and endeth with the greatest. 4:33 1 According to the capacity of the hearers. 4:34 1 Word for word, Loosed, as you would say, read them the hard riddles. 4:37 1 They that sail with Christ, although he seems to sleep never so soundly when they are in danger, yet they are preserved of him in time convenient, being awakened. 4:40 1 How cometh it to pass that you have no faith? 5:1 1 Many have the virtue of Christ in admiration, and yet they will not redeem it with the loss of the least thing they have.

2 See also Matt. 8:30. 5:2 1 Word for word, in an unclean spirit: now they are said to be in the spirit, because the spirit holdeth them fast locked up, and as it were bound. 5:7 1 That is, assure me by an oath, that thou will not vex me. 5:10 1 That devil that played the messenger for his fellows. 5:11 1 This whole country is for the greater part of it very hilly, for the mountains of Galeed run through it. 5:13 1 Strabo in the sixteenth book saith that in Gadaris there is a standing pool of very naughty water, which if beasts taste of, they shed their hair, nails, or hooves and horns.

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19 Howbeit, Jesus would not suffer him, but said unto him, Go thy way home to thy friends, and show them what great things the Lord hath done unto thee, and how he hath had compassion on thee. 20 So he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis, what great things Jesus had done unto him: and all men did marvel. 21 ¶ And when Jesus was come over again by ship unto the other side, a great multitude gathered together to him, and he was near unto the sea. 22 bAnd 1behold, there came one of the rulers of the Synagogue, whose name was Jairus: and when he saw him, he fell down at his feet, 23 And besought him instantly, saying, My little daughter lieth at point of death: I pray thee that thou wouldest come and lay thine hands on her, that she may be healed, and live. 24 Then he went with him, and a great multitude followed him and thronged him. 25 (1And there was a certain woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and it availed her nothing, but she became much worse. 27 When she had heard of Jesus, she came in the press behind, and touched his garment. 28 For she said, if I may but touch his clothes, I shall be whole. 29 And straightway the course of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body, that she was healed of that plague. 30 And immediately when Jesus did know in himself the virtue that went out of him, he turned him round about in the press, and said, Who hath touched my clothes? 31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude throng thee, and sayest thou, Who did touch me? 32 And he looked round about, to see her that had done that. 33 And the woman feared and trembled: for she knew what was done in her, and she came and fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. 34 And he said to her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole: go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.) 35 While he yet spake, there came from the same ruler of the Synagogue's house certain which said,

Thy daughter is dead: why diseasest thou the master any further? 36 1As soon as Jesus heard that word spoken, he said unto the ruler of the Synagogue, Be not afraid: only believe. 37 And he suffered no man to follow him save Peter and James, and John the brother of James. 38 So he came unto the house of the ruler of the Synagogue, and saw the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. 39 And he went in, and said unto them, Why make ye this trouble, and weep? the child is not dead, but sleepeth. 40 1And they laughed him to scorn: but he put them all out, and took the father, and the mother of the child, and them 2that were with him, and entered in where the child lay, 41 And took the child by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi, which is by interpretation, Maiden, I say unto thee, arise. 42 And straightway the maiden arose, and walked: for she was of the age of twelve years, and they were astonied out of measure. 43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know of it, and commanded to give her meat. 6 3 Christ preaching in his country, his own condemn him. 6 The unbelief of the Nazarites. 7 The Apostles are sent. 13 They cast out devils: they anoint the sick with oil. 14 Herod's opinion of Christ. 18 The cause of John's imprisonment. 22 Dancing. 27 John beheaded, 29 buried. 30 The Apostles return from preaching. 34 Christ teacheth in the desert. 37 He feedeth the people with five loaves. 48 The Apostles are troubled on the sea. 56 The sick that touch Christ's garment, are healed.

b Matt. 9:15

Luke 8:41

chapter 6

a Matt. 13:54

Luke 4:16

1 And a,1he departed thence, and came into his own country, and his disciples followed him. 2 And when the Sabbath was come, he began to teach in the Synagogue, and many that heard him, were astonied, and said, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this that is given unto him, that even such 1great works are done by his hands? 3 Is not this that carpenter Mary's son, the brother of James and Joses, and of Judas and Simon? and are not his 1sisters here with us? And they were

5:22 1 The whole company assembled not disorderly, but in every Synagogue there were certain men which governed the people. 5:25 1 Jesus being touched with true faith although it be but weak, doth heal us by his virtue. 5:36 1 Fathers apprehend by faith the promises of life even for their children. 5:40 1 Such as mock and scorn Christ, are unworthy to be witnesses of his goodness. 2 The three disciples.

6:1 1 The faithless world doth no whit at all diminish the virtue of Christ, but wittingly and willingly depriveth itself of the efficacy of it, being offered unto them. 6:2 1 The word signifieth powers, or virtues, whereby are meant those wonderful works that Christ did, which showed and set forth the virtue and power of his Godhead to all the world, Matt. 7:22. 6:3 1 After the manner of the Hebrews, who by brethren and sisters, understand all their kinfolks.

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offended in him. 4 And Jesus said unto them, A bProphet is not without 1honor, but in his own country, and among his own kindred, and in his own house. 5 And he 1could there do no great works, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. 6 And he marveled at their unbelief, cand went about by the towns on every side, teaching. 7 ¶ d,1And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits, 8 1And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only: neither scrip, neither bread, neither money in their girdles: 9 But that they should be shod with e,1sandals, and that they should not put on 2two coats, 10 And he said unto them, Wheresoever ye shall enter into an house, 1there abide till ye depart thence. 11 ¶ f,1And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, gshake off the dust that is under your feet, for a witness unto them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be easier for Sodom, or Gomorrah at the day of Judgment, than for that city. 12 ¶ And they went out, and preached, that men should amend their lives. 13 And they cast out many devils: and they h,1anointed many that were sick, with oil, and healed them. 14 ¶ i,1Then King Herod heard of him (for his Name was made manifest) and said, John Baptist is risen again from the dead, and therefore great 2works are wrought by him. 15 Others said, It is Elijah, and some said, It is a Prophet, or as one of 1those Prophets. 16 jSo when Herod heard it, he said, It is John whom 1I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. 17 For Herod himself had sent forth, and had taken John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, which was his brother Philip's wife, because he had married her.

18 For John said unto Herod, kIt is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. 19 Therefore Herodias 1laid wait against him: and would have killed him, but she could not: 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man, and an holy, and reverenced him, and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him 1gladly. 21 But the time being convenient, when Herod on his birthday made a banquet to his princes and captains, and chief estates of Galilee: 22 And the daughter 1of the same Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod, and them that sat at table together, the King said unto the maid, Ask of me what thou wilt, and I will give it thee. 23 And he swore unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, even unto the half of my kingdom. 24 lSo 1she went forth, and said to her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, John Baptist's head. 25 Then she came in straightway with haste unto the King, and asked, saying, I would that thou shouldest give me even now in a charger the head of John Baptist. 26 Then the King was very sorry: yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat at table with him, he would not refuse her. 27 And immediately the King sent the 1hangman, and gave charge that his head should be brought in. So he went and beheaded him in the prison, 28 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the maid, and the maid gave it to her mother. 29 And when his disciples heard it, they came and took up his body, and put it in a tomb. 30 ¶ mAnd the Apostles gathered themselves together to Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. 31 1And he said unto them, Come ye apart into the wilderness, and rest a while: for there were many comers and goers, that they had not leisure to eat.

b Matt. 13:57

Luke 4:24 John 4:44

c Matt. 4:23

Luke 13:22

d Mark 3:14

Matt. 10:1

Luke 9:1

e Acts 12:3

f Matt. 10:14

Luke 9:5

g Acts 13:51

Acts 18:6

h James 5:14

i Matt. 14:1

Luke 9:7

j Luke 3:19

k Luke 18:16

Luke 20:21

l Matt. 14:8

m Luke 9:10

6:4 1 Not only that hath that honor which of right is due to him taken from him, but also evil spoken of and misreported. 6:5 1 That is, he would not: for we must needs have faith, if we will receive the works of God. 6:7 1 The disciples are prepared to that general Apostleship, by a peculiar sending forth. 6:8 1 Faithful Pastors ought not to have their minds set, no not on things that are necessary for this life, if they may be an hindrance unto them, be it never so little. 6:9 1 The word signifieth properly women's shoes. 2 That is, they should take no change of garments with them, that they might be lighter for this journey, and make more speed. 6:10 1 That is, change not your inns in this short journey. 6:11 1 The Lord is a most severe revenger of his servants. 6:13 1 That oil was a token and a sign of this marvelous virtue: and seeing that the gift of healing is ceased a good while since, the cer­ emony which is yet retained of some is to no purpose.

6:14 1 The Gospel confirmeth the godly, and vexeth the wicked. 2 This word signifieth Powers, whereby is meant the power of working miracles. 6:15 1 Of the old Prophets. 6:16 1 Commanded to be beheaded. 6:19 1 Sought all means to do him hurt. 6:20 1 The tyrant was very well content to hear sentence pro­ nounced against him, but the seed fell upon stony places. 6:22 1 Which the same Herodias had not by Herod Antipas, but by Philip, and Josephus calleth her Salome. 6:24 1 For women used not to sit at table with men. 6:27 1 The word signifieth one that beareth a dart, and the king's guard was so called, because they did bear darts. 6:31 1 Such as follow Christ shall want nothing, no not in the wil­ derness, but shall have abundance. And how wicked a thing is it, not to look for this transitory life at his hands,who giveth everylast­ ing life?

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32 nSo they went by ship out of the way into a desert place. 33 But the people saw them when they departed, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and came thither before them, and assembled unto him. 34 oThen Jesus went out, and saw a great multitude, and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep which had no shepherd: pand he began to teach them many things. 35 qAnd when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, saying, This is a desert place, and now the day is far passed. 36 Let them depart, that they may go into the country and towns about, and buy them bread: for they have nothing to eat. 37 But he answered, and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said unto him, 1Shall we go, and buy 2two hundred pennies worth of bread, and give them to eat? 38 rThen he said unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and look. And when they knew it, they said, Five, and two fishes. 39 So he commanded them to make them all sit down by 1companies upon the green grass. 40 Then they sat down by 1rows, by hundreds, and by fifties. 41 And he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looked up to heaven, and gave thanks, and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them, and the two fishes he divided among them all. 42 So they did all eat, and were satisfied. 43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. 44 And they that had eaten, were about five thousand men. 45 ¶ 1And straightway he caused his disciples to go into the ship, and to go before unto the other side unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.

46 Then as soon as he had sent 1them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 47 sAnd when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. 48 And he saw them troubled in rowing, (for the wind was contrary unto them) and about the fourth watch of the night, he came unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 49 And when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out. 50 For they all saw him, and were sore afraid: but anon he talked with them, and said unto them, Be ye of good comfort: it is I, be not afraid. 51 Then he went up unto them into the ship, and the wind ceased, and they were 1much more amazed in themselves, and marveled. 52 For they had not 1considered the matter of the loaves, because their hearts were hardened. 53 ¶ tAnd they came over, and went into the land of Gennesaret, and arrived. 54 1So when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, 55 And ran about throughout all that region round about, and began to carry hither and thither in couches all that were sick, where they heard that he was. 56 And whithersoever he entered into towns, or cities, or villages, they laid their sick in the streets, and prayed him that they might touch at the least the edge of his garment. And as many as touched 1him, were made whole. 7 2 The Apostles are found fault with, for eating with unwashed hands. 4 The Pharisees' traditions about washings, Hypocrites. 8 Men's traditions more set by than God's. 10 Parents must be honored. 15 The things that do indeed defile a man. 25 The woman of Canaan. 32 The deaf dumb man is healed.

n Matt. 14:13

Luke 9:20

o Matt. 9:36

Matt. 14:14

p Luke 9:12

q Matt. 14:15

r Matt. 14:17

Luke 9:13

John 6:9

s Matt. 14:23

John 6:15

t Mark 14:34

chapter 7

a Matt. 15:2

1 Then a,1gathered unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the Scribes which came from Jerusalem.

6:37 1 This declareth that there is an horrible disorder among the people, where the true preaching of God's word wanteth. 2 Which is about five pounds sterling. 6:39 1 Word for word, by banquets, after the manner of the Hebrews, who have no distributives, as Mark 6:7. Now he calleth the rows of the sitters, banquets. 6:40 1 The word signifieth the beds in a garden, and it is word for word, by beds and beds, meaning thereby that they sat down in rows one by another, as beds in a garden. 6:45 1 The faithful servants of God after their little labor, are subject to great tempest, which Christ doth so moderate being present in power, although absent in body, that he bringeth them to an happy haven, at such time and by such means, as they looked not for: A lively image of the Church tossed to and fro in this world. 6:46 1 His disciples. 6:51 1 They were so far from leaving to be amazed, when they knew

that it was no spirit, that they were much more astonished than ever they were before, when they saw the wind and the seas obey his commandment. 6:52 1 Either they perceived not, or had not well considered that miracle of the five loaves, insomuch that that virtue of Christ was no less strange to them, than if they had not been present at that miracle which was done but a little before. 6:54 1 Christ being rejected in his own country, and arriving upon a sudden amongst them of whom he was not looked for, is received to their profit. 6:56 1 Or, the hem of the garment. 7:1 1 None do more resist the wisdom of God, than they that should be wisest, and that upon a zeal of their own traditions: for men do not please themselves more in anything than in superstition, that is to say, in a worship of God fondly devised of themselves.

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2 And when they saw some of his disciples 1eat meat with 2common hands, (that is to say, unwashen) they complained. 3 (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, 1holding the traditions of the Elders. 4 And when they come from the 1market, except they wash, they eat not: and many other things there be, which they have taken upon them to observe, as the washing of cups, and 2pots, and of brazen vessels, and of beds.) 5 Then asked him the Pharisees and Scribes, Why 1walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the Elders, but eat meat with unwashen hands? 6 1Then he answered and said unto them, Surely bIsaiah hath prophesied well of you, hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoreth me with lips, but their heart is far away from me. 7 1But they worship me in vain, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 8 1For ye lay the Commandments of God apart, and observe the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and of cups, and many other such like things ye do. 9 1And he said unto them, Well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may observe your own tradition. 10 For Moses said, cHonor thy father and thy mother: and dWhosoever shall speak evil of father or mother, let him 1die the death. 11 But ye say, If a man say to father or mother, Corban, that is, By the gift that is offered by me, thou mayest have profit, he shall be free. 12 So ye suffer him no more to do anything for his father, or his mother. 13 Making the word of God of none authority, by your tradition which ye have ordained: and ye do many such like things. 14 eThen he calleth the whole multitude unto him,

and said unto them, Hearken you all unto me, and understand. 15 There is nothing without a man, that can defile him, when it entereth into him: but the things which proceed out of him, are they which defile the man. 16 If any have ears to hear, let him hear. 17 And when he came into an house, away from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. 18 And he said unto them, What? are ye without understanding also? Do ye not know that whatsoever thing from without entereth into a man, cannot defile him, 19 Because it entered not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught which is the 1purging of all meats? 20 Then he said, That which cometh out of man, that defileth man. 21 fFor from within, even out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 Thefts, 1covetousness, wickedness, deceit, uncleanness, a 2wicked eye, backbiting, pride, foolishness. 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile a man. 24 ¶ g,1And from thence he rose, and went into the 2borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would that no man should have known: but he could not be hid. 25 For a certain woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came, and fell at his feet, 26 (And the woman was a 1Greek, a 2Syro-Phoenician by nation) and she besought him that he would cast out the devil out of her daughter. 27 But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be fed: for it is not good to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto 1whelps.

b Isa. 29:14

c Exod. 10:12

Deut. 5:26

Eph. 6:2

d Exod. 11:17

Lev. 20:9 Prov. 20:20

e Matt. 15:10

f Gen. 6:5

Gen. 8:21

g Matt. 15:21

7:2 1 Word for word, eat bread: a kind of speech which the Hebrews use, taking bread for all kinds of food. 2 For the Pharisees would not eat their meat with unwashed hands, because they thought that their hands were defiled with common handling of things, Matt. 15:11, 12. 7:3 1 Observing diligently. 7:4 1 That is to say, from civil affairs and worldly, they go not to meat, unless they wash themselves first. 2 By these words are understood all kinds of vessels, which are appointed for our daily use. 7:5 1 Why live they not? a kind of speech taken from the Hebrews: for amongst them, the way is taken for trade of life. 7:6 1 Hypocrisy is always joined with superstition. 7:7 1 The more earnest the superstitious are, the more they are mad, in promising themselves God's favor by their deserts. 7:8 1 The devices of superstitious men do not only not fulfill the Law of God (as they blasphemously persuade themselves) but also do

utterly take it away. 7:9 1 True Religion, which is clean contrary to superstition, consisteth in spiritual worship: and all enemies of true Religion, although they seem to have taken deep root, shall be plucked up. 7:10 1 Without hope of pardon, he shall be put to death. 7:19 1 For that that goeth into the draught, purgeth all meats. 7:22 1 All kind of craftiness whereby men profit themselves by other men's losses. 2 Cankered malice. 7:24 1 That which the proud do reject when it is offered unto them, that same do the modest and humble sinners as it were violently wring out. 2 Into the uttermost coasts of Palestine, which were next to Tyre and Sidon. 7:26 1 By profession, profane. 2 Neighbor or near to Damascus. 7:27 1 He useth this word Whelps rather than the word Dogs, that he may seem to speak more contumaciously.

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them came from far. 4 Then his disciples answered him, Whence can a man satisfy these with bread here in the wilderness? 5 And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. 6 Then he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, brake them, and gave to his disciples to set before them, and they did set them before the people. 7 They had also a few small fishes: and when he had given thanks, he commanded them also to be set before them, 8 So they did eat, and were sufficed, and they took up of the broken meat that was left, seven baskets full. 9 (And they that had eaten, were about four thousand) so he sent them away. 10 ¶ bAnd anon he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 11 c,1And the Pharisees 2came forth, and began to dispute with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, and tempting him. 12 Then he 1sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, Why doth this generation seek a sign? Verily I say unto you, 2a sign shall not be given unto this generation. 13 ¶ So he left them, and went into the ship again, and departed to the other side. 14 ¶ dAnd they had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them, but one loaf. 15 1And he charged them, saying, Take heed, and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. 16 1And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is, because we have no bread. 17 And when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why reason you thus, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your hearts yet hardened? 18 Have ye eyes, and see not? and have ye ears, and hear not? and do ye not remember? 19 eWhen I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of broken meat took

28 Then she answered, and said unto him, 1Truth, Lord: yet indeed the whelps eat under the table of the children's crumbs. 29 Then he said unto her, For this saying go thy way: the devil is gone out of thy daughter. 30 And when she was come home to her house, she found the devil departed, and her daughter lying on the bed. 31 ¶ 1And he departed again from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, and came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of 2Decapolis. 32 And they brought unto him one that was deaf and stammered in his speech, and prayed him to put his hand upon him. 33 Then he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers in his ears, and did spit, and touched his tongue. 34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. 35 And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. 36 And he commanded them that they should tell no man: but how much soever he forbade them, the more a great deal they published it, 37 And were beyond measure astonied, saying, He hath done all things well: hHe maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. 8 1 The miracle of the seven loaves. 11 The Jews seek signs. 15 To beware of the leaven of the Pharisees. 22 A blind man healed. 27 The people's sundry opinions of Christ. 29 The Apostles acknowledge Christ. 31 He foretelleth his death. 33 Peter, Satan. 35 To save and lose the life. 38 To be ashamed of Christ.

h Gen. 1:31

chapter 8

a Matt. 15:32

b Matt. 15:39

c Matt. 16:1

d Matt. 16:5

e John 6:11

1 In athose days, when there was a very great multitude, and had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him, and said unto them, 2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with me three days, and have nothing to eat. 3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they would 1faint by the way: for some of

7:28 1 As if she said, it is as thou sayest Lord, for it is enough for the whelps, if they can but gather up the crumbs that are under the table: therefore I crave the crumbs, and not the children's bread. 7:31 1 As the Father created us to this life in the beginning in his only Son, so doth he also in him alone renew us unto everlasting life. 2 It was a little country, and so called of ten cities, which the four governments do run between and compass, Pliny, book 3, chap. 8. 8:3 1 Word for word, they will fall in sunder, or be dissolved, for when men fall in a swound, their sinews fall one from another. 8:11 1 The stubborn enemies of the doctrine of the Gospel, giving no credit to the miracles already done require new: but Christ being angry with them, doth utterly forsake them. 2 A common kind of speech, which the Hebrews use, whereby is meant that the Pharisees went from their houses of purpose, to

encounter with him. 8:12 1 These sighs came even from the heart root, for the Lord was very much moved with these men's so great infidelity. 2 Word for word, If a sign be given: It is a cut kind of speech very common among the Hebrews: wherein some such words as these must be understood. Let me be taken for a liar, or some such like. And when they speak out the whole, they say, The Lord do thus and thus by me. 8:15 1 We must especially take heed of them which corrupt the word of God, what degree soever they be of, either in the Church, or in civil policy. 8:16 1 They that have their minds fixed on earthly things, are utterly blind in heavenly things, although they be never so plainly set forth unto them.

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ye up? They said unto him, Twelve. 20 And when I brake seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of the leavings of broken meat took ye up? And they said, Seven. 21 Then he said unto them, 1How is it that ye understand not? 22 1And he came to Bethsaida, and they brought a blind man unto him, and desired him to touch him. 23 Then he took the blind by the hand, and led him out of the town, and spat in his eyes, and put his hands upon him, and asked him, if he saw ought. 24 And he looked up, and said, I 1see men: for I see them walking like trees. 25 After that, he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him 1look again. And he was restored to his sight, and saw every man afar off clearly. 26 1And he sent him home to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. 27 ¶ f,1And Jesus went out, and his disciples into the towns of Caesarea Philippi. And by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am? 28 And they answered, Some say, John Baptist: and some, Elijah: and some, one of the Prophets. 29 And he said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Then Peter answered, and said unto him, Thou art that Christ. 30 1And he sharply charged them, that concerning him they should tell no man. 31 1Then he began to teach them that the son of man must suffer many things, and should be reproved of the Elders, and of the high Priests, and of the Scribes, and be slain, and within three days rise again. 32 1And he spake that thing boldly. Then Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him. 33 Then he turned back and looked on his disciples, and rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou 1understandest not the things that are of God, but the things that are of men. 34 ¶ 1And he called the people unto him with

his disciples, and said unto them, gWhosoever will follow me, let him forsake himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will hsave his life, shall lose it: but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the Gospel's, he shall save it. 36 1For what shall it profit a man, though he should win the whole world, if he lose his soul? 37 Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul? 38 iFor whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words among this adulterous and sinful generation, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed also, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy Angels. 9 2 Christ's transfiguration. 7 Christ must be heard. 11 Of Elias and John Baptist. 14 The possessed healed. 23 Faith can do all things. 31 Christ foretelleth his death. 33 Who is greatest among the Apostles. 36 Christ taketh a child in his arms. 42 To offend. 50 Salt. Peace.

f Matt. 16:13

Luke 9:18

g Matt. 10:38

Matt. 28:24

Luke 9:23 Luke 14:27

h Matt. 10:39

Matt. 16:25

Luke 9:24 Luke 17:33

i Matt. 10:33

Luke 8:26 Luke 12:9

chapter 9

a Matt. 6:28

Luke 9:27

b Matt. 17:1

Luke 9:28

1 And ahe said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death till they have seen the 1kingdom of God come with power. 2 b,1And six days after, Jesus taketh unto him Peter, and James, and John, and carrieth them up into an high mountain out of the way alone, and his shape was changed before them. 3 And his raiment did 1shine, and was very white as snow, so white as no fuller can make upon the earth. 4 And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 Then Peter answered, and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: let us make also three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. 6 Yet he knew not what he said: for they were 1afraid. 7 And there was a cloud that shadowed them,

8:21 1 How cometh it to pass, that you understand not these things which are so plain and evident? 8:22 1 A true image of our regeneration, which Christ separating us from the world, worketh and accomplisheth by little and little in us. 8:24 1 He perceived some moving of men, when he could not dis­ cern their bodies. 8:25 1 He commanded him again, to try indeed, whether he could see well or no. 8:26 1 Christ will not have his miracles to be separated from his doctrine. 8:27 1 Many praise Christ, which yet notwithstanding spoil him of his praise. 8:30 1 Christ hath appointed his times to the preaching of the Gos­ pel: and therefore here defers it to a more commodious time, lest sudden haste should rather hinder than further the mystery of his coming. 8:31 1 Christ suffered all that he suffered for us, not unwillingly nei­

ther unawares, but foreknowing it, and willingly. 8:32 1 None are more mad than they that are wise beside the word of God. 8:33 1 This is not godly, but worldly wisdom. 8:34 1 The disciples of Christ must bear stoutly what burden soever the Lord layeth upon them, and subdue the affections of the flesh. 8:36 1 They are the most foolish of all men which purchase the enjoying of this life with the loss of everlasting bliss. 9:1 1 When he shall begin his kingdom through the preaching of the Gospel: that is to say, after the resurrection. 9:2 1 The heavenly glory of Christ, which should within a short space be abased upon the cross, is avouched by visible signs, by the pres­ ence and talk of Elijah and Moses, and by the voice of the Father him­ self, before three of his disciples, which are witnesses against whom lieth no exception. 9:3 1 Did sparkle as it were. 9:6 1 They were beside themselves for fear.

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and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, cThis is my beloved Son: hear him. 8 And suddenly they looked round about, and saw no more any man save Jesus only with them. 9 d,1And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them, that they should tell no man what they had seen, save when the Son of man were risen from the dead again. 10 So they 1kept that matter to themselves, and 2demanded one of another, what the rising from the dead again should mean. 11 1Also they asked him, saying, Why say the Scribes, that eElijah must first come? 12 And he answered, and said unto them, Elijah verily shall first come, and restore all things: and fas it is written of the Son of man, he must suffer many things, and be set at nought. 13 But I say unto you, that Elijah is come, (and they have done unto him whatsoever they would) as it is written of him. 14 ¶ g,1And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the Scribes disputing with them. 15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were amazed, and ran to him, and saluted him. 16 Then he asked the Scribes, What dispute you among yourselves? 17 And one of the company answered, and said, Master, I have brought my son unto thee, which hath a dumb spirit: 18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he 1teareth him, and he foameth, and gnasheth his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples, that they should cast him out, and they could not. 19 Then he answered him, and said, O faithless generation, how long now shall I be with you! how long now shall I suffer you! Bring him unto me. 20 So they brought him unto him: and as soon as the spirit 1saw him, he tare him, and he fell down on the ground wallowing and foaming. 21 Then he asked his father, How long time is it since he hath been thus? And he said, Of a child. 22 And oft times he casteth him into the fire, and

into the water to destroy him: but if thou canst do anything, help us, and have compassion upon us. 23 And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe it, 1all things are possible to him that believeth. 24 And straightway the father of the child crying with tears, said, Lord, I believe: help my unbelief. 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee come out of him, and enter no more into him. 26 1Then the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out, and he was as one dead, insomuch that many said, He is dead. 27 But Jesus took his hand, and lifted him up, and he arose. 28 1And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him secretly, Why could not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can by no other means come forth, but by prayer and fasting. 30 ¶ hAnd they departed thence, and 1went together through Galilee, and he would not that any should have known it. 31 1For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him, but after that he is killed, he shall rise again the third day. 32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 33 i,1After, he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the 2house, he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among you by the way? 34 And they held their peace: for by the way they reasoned among themselves, who should be the chiefest. 35 And he sat down and called the twelve, and said to them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant unto all. 36 And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them, and took him in his arms, and said unto them, 37 Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my Name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth

c Matt. 3:17

Matt. 27:5 Mark 1:11

d Matt. 17:9

e Mal. 4:5

f Isa. 13:4

g Matt. 17:14

Luke 9:38

h Matt. 17:21

Luke 9:22

i Matt. 18:1

Luke 9:46

9:9 1 The Lord hath appointed his time for the publishing of the Gospel. 9:10 1 Even very hardly as it were. 2 They questioned not together touching the general resur­ rection which shall be in the latter day, but they understood not what he meant by that which he spake of his own peculiar resur­ rection. 9:11 1 The foolish opinion of the Rabbis is here repelled touching Elijah's coming, which was that either Elijah should rise again from the dead, or that his soul should enter into some other body. 9:14 1 Christ showeth by a miracle even to the unworthy, that he is come to bridle the rage of Satan. 9:18 1 Vexed him inwardly, as the colic useth to do. 9:20 1 So soon as Jesus had looked upon the boy that was brought

unto him, the devil began to rage after his manner. 9:23 1 There is nothing but Christ can and will do it, for them that believe in him. 9:26 1 The nearer that the virtue of Christ is, the more outrageously doth Satan rage. 9:28 1 We have need of faith, and therefore of prayer and fasting, to cast Satan out of his old possession. 9:30 1 He and his disciples together. 9:31 1 Christ forewarneth us with great diligence, to the end we should not be oppressed with sudden calamities, but the slothful­ ness of man is wonderful. 9:33 1 Only humility doth exalt. 2 Where he was wont to make his abode.

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me, receiveth not 1me, but him that sent me. 38 ¶ j,1Then John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils by thy Name, which followeth not us, and we forbade him, because he followeth us not. 39 ¶ kBut Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man that can do a miracle by my Name, that can lightly speak evil of me. 40 For whosoever is not against us, is on our part. 41 lAnd whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink for my Name's sake, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. 42 m,1And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones, that believe in me, it were better for him rather, that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea. 43 nWherefore if thine hand cause thee to offend, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life, maimed, than having two hands, to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched, 44 oWhere their 1worm dieth not, and the fire never goeth out. 45 Likewise, if thy foot cause thee to offend, cut it off: it is better for thee to go halt into life, than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched, 46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire never goeth out. 47 And if thine eye cause thee to offend, pluck it out: it is better for thee to go into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire, 48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire never goeth out. 49 1For every man shall be 2salted with fire: and pevery sacrifice shall be salted with salt. 50 qSalt is good: but if the salt be unsavory, wherewith shall it be seasoned? have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. 10 9 The wife, only for fornication, is to be put away. 13 Little children are brought to Christ. 17 A rich man asketh Jesus, how he may possess eternal life. 28 The

Apostles forsook all things for Christ's sake. 33 Christ foreshoweth his death. 35 Zebedee's sons' request. 46 Blind Bartimaeus healed.

j Luke 9:49

k 1 Cor. 12:3

l Matt. 10:42

m Matt. 18:5

1 And ahe 1arose from thence, and went into the coasts of Judea by the far side of Jordan, and the people resorted unto him again, and as he was wont, he taught them again. 2 Then the Pharisees came and asked him, if it were lawful for a man to put away his wife, and tempted him. 3 And he answered, and said unto them, What did bMoses command you? 4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away. 5 1Then Jesus answered, and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote this 2precept unto you. 6 But at the beginning of the creation cGod made them male and female: 7 dFor this cause shall man leave his father and mother, and cleave unto his wife. 8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so that they are no more twain, but one flesh. 9 eTherefore, what God hath coupled together, let not man separate. 10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of that matter. 11 And he said unto them, fwhosoever shall put away his wife and marry another, commiteth adultery 1against her. 12 And if a woman put away her husband, and be married to another, she commiteth adultery. 13 ¶ g,1Then they brought little children to him, that he should touch them, and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God 1as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16 And he took them up in his arms, and put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

Luke 17:1

n Matt. 5:29

Matt. 18:8

o Isa. 66:24

p Lev. 2:13

q Matt. 5:13

Luke 14:34

chapter 10

a Matt. 19:2

b Deut. 24:1

c Gen. 2:27

Matt. 9:4

d Gen. 2:24

1 Cor. 6:16 Eph. 5:3

e 1 Cor. 7:10

f Matt. 5:30

Matt. 19:9 Luke 16:18

g Matt. 19:13

Luke 13:15

9:37 1 He doth not only receive me, but also him that sent me. 9:38 1 God who is the author of an ordinary vocation, worketh also extraordinarily so oft as it pleaseth him. But an extraordinary vocation is tried by the doctrine and the effects. 9:42 1 God is so severe a revenger of offenses, that it is better to suf­ fer any loss, than to be an occasion of offense unto any. 9:44 1 Their worm which shall be cast into that flame. 9:49 1 We must be seasoned and powdered by God, both that we may be acceptable sacrifices unto him: and also that we being knit together, may season one another. 2 That is, shall be consecrated to God, being seasoned with the incorruptible word. 10:1 1 That is to say, departed and went from thence: for in the

Hebrew tongue, sitting and dwelling are all one, and so are rising and going forth. 10:5 1 God did never allow those divorces, which the Law did tolerate. 2 See also Matt. 19. For Moses gave them no commandment to put away their wives, but rather made a good provision for the wives against the stubborn hardness of their husbands. 10:11 1 Whom he putteth away, for he is an adulterer by keeping company with another. 10:13 1 God of his goodness comprehendeth in the covenant not only the fathers, but the children also: and therefore he blesseth them. 10:15 1 We must in malice become children, if we will enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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17 ¶ 1And when he was gone out on the way, there came one hrunning, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do, that I may possess eternal life? 18 Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, even God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, iThou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness. Thou shalt 1hurt no man. Honor thy father and mother. 20 Then he answered, and said to him, Master, all these things have I observed from my youth. 21 And Jesus looked upon him, and loved him, and said unto him, One thing is lacking unto thee. Go and sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me, and take up the cross. 22 But he was sad at that saying, and went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. 23 And Jesus looked round about, and said unto his disciples, How hardly do they that have riches, enter into the kingdom of God! 24 And his disciples were afraid at his words. But Jesus answered again, and said unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches, to enter into the 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 they were much more astonied, saying with themselves, Who then can be saved? 27 But Jesus looked upon them, and said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. 28 ¶ j,1Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have forsaken all, and have followed thee. 29 Jesus answered, and said, Verily I say unto you, there is no man that hath forsaken house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my sake and the Gospels, 30 But he shall receive an 1hundredfold, now at this present, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands 2with persecutions, and in the world to come, eternal life.

31 kBut many that are first, shall be last, and the last, first. 32 ¶ l,1And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus went before them, and they were troubled, and as they followed, they were afraid, and Jesus took the twelve again, and began to tell them what things should come unto him, 33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the high Priests, and to the Scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles. 34 And they shall mock him, and scourge him, and spit upon him, and kill him: but the third day he shall rise again. 35 ¶ m,1Then James and John the sons of Zebedee came unto him, saying, Master, 2we would that thou shouldest do for us that we desire. 36 And he said unto them, What would ye I should do for you? 37 And they said to him, Grant unto us, that we may sit, one at thy right hand, and the other at thy left hand in thy glory. 38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask. Can ye drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and be baptized with the baptism that I shall be baptized with? 39 And they said unto him, We can. But Jesus said unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of the cup that I shall drink of, and be baptized with the baptism wherewith I shall be baptized: 40 But to sit at my right hand and at my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. 41 And when the ten heard that, they began to disdain at James and John. 42 1But Jesus called them unto him, and said to them, nYe know that 2they which are princes among the Gentiles, have domination over them, and they that be great among them, exercise authority over them. 43 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your servant. 44 And whosoever will be chief of you, shall be the servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life for the ransom of many.

h Matt. 19:16

Luke 18:18

i Exod. 20:13

j Matt. 19:27

Luke 18:28

k Matt. 19:30

Luke 13:30

l Matt. 20:17

Luke 18:31

m Matt. 20:20

n Luke 22:25

10:17 1 Two things are chiefly to be eschewed of them which ear­ nestly seek eternal life: that is to say, an opinion of their merits or deservings, which is not only understood, but condemned by the due consideration of the Law: and the love of riches, which turneth aside many, from that race wherein they ran with a good courage. 10:19 1 Neither by force nor deceit, nor any other means whatsoever. 10:28 1 To neglect all things in comparison of Christ, is a sure way unto eternal life, so that we fall not away by the way. 10:30 1 An hundredfold as much, if we look to the true use and com­ modities of this life, so that we measure them after the will of God, and not after the wealth itself, and our greedy desire.

2 Even in the midst of persecutions. 10:32 1 The disciples are again prepared to patience, not to be overcome by the foretelling unto them of his death, which was at hand, and therewithall of life which should most certainly follow. 10:35 1 We must first strive, before we triumph. 2 We pray thee. 10:42 1 The Magistrates according to God's appointment, rule over their subjects: but the Pastors are not called to rule, but to serve, according to the example of the Son of God himself, who went before them, for so much as he also was a Minister of his Father's will. 2 They to whom it is decreed and appointed.

1007 Mark 11:23

46 ¶ o,1Then they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples, and a great multitude, Bartimaeus the son of Timaeus, a blind man, sat by the wayside, begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry, and to say, Jesus the Son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many rebuked him, because he should hold his peace: but he cried much more, O Son of David, have mercy on me. 49 Then Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called: and they called the blind, saying unto him, Be of good comfort: arise, he calleth thee. 50 So he threw away his cloak, and rose, and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus answered, and said unto him, What wilt thou that I do unto thee? And the blind said unto him, Lord, that I may receive sight. 52 Then Jesus said unto him, Go thy way: thy faith hath saved thee. And by and by he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. 11 1 Christ entereth into Jerusalem riding on an ass. 13 The fruitless fig tree is cursed. 15 Sellers and buyers are cast out of the Temple. 23 The force of faith. 24 Faith in prayer. 25 The brother's offenses must be pardoned. 27 The Priests ask by what authority he wrought those things that he did. 30 Whence John's baptism was.

8 And many spread their garments in the way: others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. 9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna: 1blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord. 10 1Blessed be the kingdom that cometh in the Name of the Lord of our father David: Hosanna, O thou which art in the highest heavens. 11 cSo Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the Temple: and when he had looked about on all things, and now it was evening, he went forth unto Bethany with the twelve. 12 dAnd on the morrow when they were come out from Bethany, he was hungry. 13 1And seeing a fig tree afar off, that had leaves, he went to see if he might find anything thereon: but when he came unto it, he found nothing but leaves: for the time of figs was not yet. 14 Then Jesus answered, and said to it, Never man eat fruit of thee hereafter while the world standeth: and his disciples heard it. 15 ¶ 1And they came to Jerusalem, and Jesus went into the Temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the Temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves. 16 Neither would he suffer that any man should carry a 1vessel through the Temple. 17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, eMine house shall be 1called the house of prayer unto all nations? fbut you have made it a den of thieves. 18 And the Scribes and high Priests heard it, and sought how to destroy him: for they feared him, because the whole multitude was astonied at his doctrine. 19 But when even was come, Jesus went out of the city. 20 g,1And in the morning as they journeyed together, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 Then Peter remembered, and said unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst, is withered. 22 And Jesus answered, and said unto them, Have 1the faith of God. 23 For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall

o Matt. 20:29

Luke 18:35

chapter 11

a Matt. 21:1

Luke 18:29

b John 12:24

c Matt. 21:10

Luke 19:45

d Matt. 21:19

e Isa. 56:7

f Jer. 7:13

g Matt. 21:19

1 And a,1when they came near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany unto the mount of Olives, he sent forth two of his disciples, 2 And said unto them, Go your ways into that town that is over against you, and as soon as ye shall enter into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat: loose him, and bring him. 3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? Say that the Lord hath need of him, and straightway he will send him hither. 4 And they went their way, and found a colt, tied by the door without, in a place where two ways met, and they loosed him. 5 Then certain of them, that stood there, said unto them, What do ye loosing the colt? 6 And they said unto them, as Jesus had commanded them: So they let them go. 7 ¶ bAnd they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him, and he sat upon him.

10:46 1 Christ only, being called upon by faith, healeth our blindness. 11:1 1 A lively image of the spiritual kingdom of Christ on earth. 11:9 1 Well be it to him that cometh to us from God, or that is sent of God. 11:10 1 Happy and prosperous. 11:13 1 An example of that vengeance which hangeth over the heads of hypocrites. 11:15 1 Christ showeth indeed, that he is the true King and high Priest,

and therefore the revenger of the divine service of the Temple. 11:16 1 That is, any profane instrument, of which those fellows had a number, that made the court of the Temple a marketplace. 11:17 1 Shall openly be so accounted and taken. 11:20 1 The force of faith is exceeding great, and charity is ever joined with it. 11:22 1 The faith of God is that assured faith and trust which we have in him.

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