shall be done unto you. Jer. 2:2 sent him away shamefully handled.

shall be done unto you. Jer. 2:2 sent him away shamefully handled.

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say unto this mountain, Be thou taken away, and cast into the sea, and shall not waver in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith, shall come to pass, whatsoever he saith, shall be done to him. 24 hTherefore I say unto you, Whatsoever ye desire when ye pray, believe that 1ye shall have it, and it shall be done unto you. 25 iBut when 1ye shall stand, and pray, forgive, if ye have anything against any man, that your Father also which is in heaven, may forgive you your trespasses. 26 For if you will not forgive, your Father which is in heaven, will not pardon you your trespasses. 27 ¶ j,1Then they came again to Jerusalem: and as he walked in the Temple, there came to him the high Priests, and the Scribes, and the Elders, 28 And said unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority, that thou shouldest do these things? 29 Then Jesus answered, and said unto them, I will also ask you a certain thing, and answer ye me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. 31 And they thought with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven, he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? 32 1But if we say, Of men, we fear the people: for all men counted John that he was a Prophet indeed. 33 Then they answered, and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answered, and said unto them, Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. 12 Of the vineyard. 10 Christ the stone refused of the Jews. 12 Of tribute to be given to Caesar. 18 The Sadducees denying the resurrection. 28 The first commandment. 31 To love God and the neighbor is better than sacrifices. 36 Christ David's son. 38 To beware of the Scribes and Pharisees. 42 The poor widow.

a servant, that he might receive of the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. 3 But they took him, and beat him, and sent him away empty. 4 And again he sent unto them another servant, and at him they cast stones, and brake his head, and sent him away shamefully handled. 5 And again he sent another, and him they slew, and many others, beating some, and killing some. 6 Yet had he one son, his dear beloved: him also he sent the last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son. 7 But the husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours. 8 So they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard. 9 What shall then the Lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give the vineyard to others. 10 Have ye not read so much as this Scripture, bThe stone which the builders did refuse, is made the head of the corner. 11 This was done of the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes. 12 Then they 1went about to take him, but they feared the people: for they perceived that he spake that parable against them: therefore they left him, and went their way. 13 ¶ c,1And they sent unto him certain of the Pharisees, and of the Herodians, that they might take him in his talk. 14 And when they came, they said unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou 1considerest not the person of men, but teachest the 2way of God truly, Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? 15 Should we give it, or should we not give it? but he knew their hypocrisy, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 So they brought it, and he said unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? and they said unto him, Caesar's. 17 Then Jesus answered, and said unto them, dGive to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God, those that are God's: and they marveled at him.

h Matt. 7:7

Luke 11:9

i Matt. 6:14

j Matt. 21:23

Luke 20:1

chapter 12

a Isa. 5:1

Jer. 2:2 Matt. 21:33

Luke 20:9

b Ps. 118:22

Isa. 28:16 Matt. 21:42

Acts 4:11 Rom. 9:33

1 Pet. 2:8

c Matt. 22:15

Luke 20:20

d Rom. 13:7

1 And 1he began to speak unto them in 2parables, aA certain man planted a vineyard, and compassed it with an hedge, and dug a pit for the winepress, and built a tower in it, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a strange country. 2 1And at the time, he sent to the husbandmen

11:24 1 Word for word, that you receive it speaking in the time that now is, to show the certainty of the thing and the performance indeed. 11:25 1 When you shall appear before the altar. 11:27 1 The Gospel hath been assaulted long time since, under the pretense of an ordinary successsion. 11:32 1 A reward of an evil conscience to be afraid of those, of whom they should and might have been feared. 12:1 1 The calling of God is not tied either to place, person, or time, without exception.

2 This word Parable, which the Evangelists use, doth not only signify a comparing of things together, but also dark speeches and allegories. 12:2 1 When the fruits of the ground used to be gathered. 12:12 1 They were greedy and very desirous. 12:13 1 The Gospel joineth the authority of the Magistrate with the service of God. 12:14 1 Thou dost not so judge by outward appearance, that the truth is thereby darkened any whit at all. 2 The way whereby we come to God.

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18 ¶ e,1Then came the Sadducees unto him, (which say, there is no resurrection) and they asked him, saying, 19 Master, fMoses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, and leave his wife, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 20 There were seven brethren, and the first took a wife, and when he died, left no issue. 21 Then the second took her, and he died, neither did he yet leave issue, and the third likewise: 22 So these seven had her, and left no issue: last of all the wife died also. 23 In the resurrection then, when they shall rise again, whose wife shall she be of them? for seven had her to wife. 24 Then Jesus answered, and said unto them, Are ye not therefore deceived, because ye know not the Scriptures, neither the power of God? 25 For when they shall rise again from the dead, neither men marry, nor wives are married, but are as the Angels which are in heaven. 26 And as touching the dead, that they shall rise again, have ye not read in the book of Moses how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I gam the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? 27 God is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living. Ye are therefore greatly deceived. 28 ¶ h,1Then came one of the Scribes that had heard them disputing together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, he asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, iHear, Israel, The Lord our God is the only Lord. 30 Thou shalt therefore love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. 31 And the second is like, that is, jThou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. 32 Then that Scribe said unto him, Well, Master,

thou hast said the truth, that there is one God, and that there is none but he, 33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. 34 Then when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. 35 ¶ k,1And Jesus answered and said teaching in the Temple, How say the Scribes that Christ is the son of David? 36 For David himself said by 1the holy Ghost, lThe Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 37 Then David himself calleth him Lord: by what means is he then his son? and much people heard him gladly. 38 m,1Moreover he said unto them in 2his doctrine, Beware of the Scribes which love to go in 3long robes, and love salutations in the markets, 39 And the chief seats in the Synagogues, and the first rooms at feasts, 40 Which ndevour widows' houses, even under a color of long prayers. These shall receive the greater damnation. 41 o,1And as Jesus sat over against the treasury, he beheld how the people 2cast money into the treasury, and many rich men cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a quadrin. 43 Then he called unto him his disciples, and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury. 44 For they all did cast in of their superfluity: but she of her poverty did cast in all that she had, even all her living. 13 Of the destruction of Jerusalem. 9 Persecutions for the Gospel. 10 The Gospel must be preached to all nations. 26 Of Christ's coming to judgment. 33 We must watch and pray.

e Matt. 22:23

Luke 20:27

f Deut. 25:5

Matt. 22:24

g Exod. 3:6 Matt. 22:32

h Matt. 22:35

i Deut. 6:4

j Lev. 19:18 Matt. 22:39

Rom. 13:9

Gal. 5:14 James 2:8

k Matt. 22:41

Luke 20:41

l Ps. 110:1

m Mark 23:6

Luke 11:43 Luke 20:43

n Matt. 23:14

Luke 20:47

o Luke 21:1

12:18 1 The resurrection of the body is avouched against the foolish ignorance and malice of the Sadducees. 12:28 1 Sacrifices and outward worship, never pleased God, unless such necessary duties as we owe to God and our neighbors went afore. 12:35 1 Christ proveth his Godhead even out of David himself, of whom he came according to the flesh. 12:36 1 Word for word, in the holy Ghost, and there is a great force in this kind of speech, whereby is meant that it was not so much David, as the holy Ghost that spake, who did in a manner possess David. 12:38 1 The manners of ministers are not rashly to be followed as

an example. 2 While he taught them. 3 The word is a stole, which is a kind of woman's garment, long even down to the heels, and is taken generally, for any garment made for comeliness, but in this place it seemeth to signify that fringed garment mentioned in Deut. 22:11. 12:41 1 The doing of our duties, which God alloweth, is not esteemed according to the outward value, but to the inward affects of the heart. 2 Money of any kind of metal, as the Romans used, who in the beginning did stamp or coin brass, and after used it for current money.

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1 aAnd 1as he went out of the Temple, one of his disciples said unto him, Master, see what manner stones, and what manner buildings are here. 2 bThen Jesus answered and said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down. 3 And as he sat on the mount of Olives, over against the Temple, Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew asked him secretly, 4 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? 5 And Jesus answered them, and began to say, cTake heed lest any man deceive you. 6 For many shall come in my Name, saying, I am Christ, and shall deceive many. 7 Furthermore when ye shall hear of wars, and rumors of wars, be ye not troubled, for such things must needs be: but the end shall not be yet. 8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there shall be earthquakes in divers quarters, and there shall be famine and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. 9 But take ye heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to the Councils, and to the Synagogues: ye shall be beaten, and brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a 1testimonial unto them. 10 And the Gospel must first be published among all nations. 11 dBut when they lead you, and deliver you up, 1be not careful before hand, 2neither study what ye shall say: but what is given you at the same time, that speak: for it is not you that speak, but the holy Ghost. 12 Yea, and the brother shall deliver the brother to death, and the father the son, and the children shall rise against their parents, and shall cause them to die. 13 And ye shall be hated of all men 1for my Name's sake: but whosoever shall endure unto the end, he shall be saved. 14 eMoreover, when ye shall see the abomination of desolation (spoken of by fDaniel the Prophet) 1set where it ought not, (let him that readeth, consider it) then let them that be in Judea, flee into the mountains. 15 And let him that is upon the house, not come

down into the house, neither enter therein, to fetch anything out of his house. 16 And let him that is in the field, not turn back again to take his garment. 17 Then woe shall be to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days. 18 Pray therefore that your flight be not in the winter. 19 For 1those days shall be such tribulation, as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be. 20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, which he hath chosen, he hath shortened those days. 21 Then gif any man say to you, Lo, here is Christ, or lo, he is there, believe it not. 22 For false Christs shall rise, and false prophets, and shall show signs and wonders, to deceive if it were possible the very elect. 23 But take ye heed: behold, I have showed you all things before. 24 ¶ Moreover in those days, after that tribulation, hthe sun shall wax dark, and the moon shall not give her light, 25 And the stars of heaven shall fall: and the powers which are in heaven, shall shake. 26 And then shall they see the Son of man, coming in the clouds, with great power and glory. 27 iAnd he shall then send his Angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, and from the utmost part of the earth to the utmost part of heaven. 28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree. When her bough is yet tender, and it bringeth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near. 29 So in like manner, when ye see these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is near, even at the doors. 30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 32 1But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the Angels which are in heaven, neither the Son himself, but the Father.

chapter 13

a Matt.24:1

Luke 21:5

b Luke 19:43

c Eph. 5:6 2 Thess. 2:3

d Matt. 10:19

Luke 12:11 Luke 21:14

e Matt. 24:15

Luke 21:20

f Dan. 9:27

g Matt. 24:23

Luke 17:23

Luke 21:8

h Isa. 13:10

Ezek. 52:7

Joel 2:10 Joel 3:15

i Matt. 24:31

13:1 1 The destruction of the Temple, city, and whole nation is afore­ told, and the troubles of the Church, but yet there are annexed many comforts, and last of all, the end of the world is described. 13:9 1 The hearing of you preaching shall be a most evident witness against them, so that they shall not be able to pretend ignorance. 13:11 1 We are not forbidden to think beforehand, but pensive care­ fulness whereby men discourage themselves, which proceedeth from distrust, and want of confidence and sure hope of God's assistance: that carefulness we are willed to beware of, see also Matt. 6:27. 2 By any kind of artificial and cunning kind of tale what to speak. 13:13 1 For me.

13:14 1 When the heathen and profane people shall not only enter into the Temple, and defile both it and the city, but also clean destroy it. 13:19 1 This is a kind of speech which the Hebrews use, and it hath a great force in it, for it giveth us to understand that in all that time one misery shall so follow upon another, as if the time itself were very misery itself: So the Prophet Amos, 5:20 saith, that the day of the Lord shall be darkness. 13:32 1 The latter day is not curiouly to be searched for which the Father alone knoweth: but let us rather take heed, that it come not upon us unaware.

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33 jTake heed: watch, and pray: for ye know not when the time is. 34 For the Son of man is as a man going into a strange country, and leaveth his house, and giveth authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commandeth the porter to watch. 35 Watch ye therefore, (for ye know not when the master of the house will come, at even, or at midnight, at the cock crowing, or in the dawning,) 36 Lest if he come suddenly, he should find you sleeping. 37 And those things that I say unto you, I say unto all men, Watch. 14 1 The Priests' conspiracy against Christ. 3 The woman pouring oil on Christ's head. 12 The preparing of the Passover. 22 The institution of the Supper. 41 Christ delivered into the hands of men. 43 Judas betrayeth him with a kiss. 53 Christ is before Caiaphas. 66 Peter's denial.

9 Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done, shall be spoken of in remembrance of her. 10 ¶ c,1Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away unto the high Priests, to betray him unto them. 11 And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised that they would give him money: therefore he sought how he might conveniently betray him. 12 ¶ d,1Now the first day of unleavened bread,

j Matt. 24:23

chapter 14

a Matt. 26:2

Luke 22:1

b Matt. 26:6

John 12:2

c Matt. 26:14

Luke 22:4

d Matt. 26:17

Luke 2:28

e Ps. 41:20 Matt. 26:20-23

Luke 22:14 John 13:18-21

2when 3they sacrificed the 4Passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare, that thou mayest eat the Passover? 13 Then he sent forth two of his disciples, and said unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall a man meet you bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. 14 And whithersoever he goeth in, say ye to the good man of the house, The master saith, Where is the lodging where I shall eat the Passover with my disciples? 15 And he will show you an 1upper chamber which is large, trimmed and prepared: there make it ready for us. 16 So his disciples went forth, and came to the city, and found as he had said unto them, and made ready the Passover. 17 ¶ And at even he came with the twelve. 18 e,1And as they sat at table and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me, which eateth with me. 19 Then they began to be sorrowful and to say to him one by one, Is it I? And another, Is it I? 20 And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve that 1dippeth with me in the platter. 21 Truly the Son of man goeth his way, as it is written of him: fbut 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. 22 gAnd as they did eat, Jesus took the bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it and gave it to them, and said, Take, eat, this is my body. 23 Also he took the cup, and when he had given

f Acts 1:16

g Matt. 26:26

1 Cor. 11:24

1 And a,1two days after followed the feast of the Passover, and of unleavened bread: and the high Priests, and Scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. 2 But they said, Not in the feast day, lest there be any tumult among the people. 3 bAnd when he was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at table, there came a woman having a box of ointment of Spikenard, very costly, and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 4 1Therefore some disdained among themselves, and said, To what end is this waste of ointment? 5 For it might have been sold for more than 1three hundred pence, and been given unto the poor, and they murmured against her. 6 But Jesus said, Let her alone: Why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. 7 1For ye have the poor with you always, and when ye will ye may do them good, but me ye shall not have always. 8 1She hath done that she could: she came aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.

14:1 1 By the will of God, against the counsel of men, it came to pass that Christ should be put to death upon the solemn day of the Pass­ over, that in all respects the truth might agree to the figure. 14:4 1 Rash judgments are frustrated before God. 14:5 1 Which is about six pounds English. 14:7 1 Christ suffered himself to be anointed once or twice for cer­ tain considerations: but his will is to be daily anointed in the poor. 14:8 1 This woman by the secret instinct of the Spirit, anointing Christ, setteth before men's eyes, his death and burial which were at hand. 14:10 1 Covetousness cloaked with a zeal of charity, is an occasion to betray and crucify Christ. 14:12 1 Christ being made subject to the Law for us, doth celebrate the Passover according to the Law: and therewithall by a miracle showeth that notwithstanding he in the flesh shall straightway suf­

fer, yet that he is God. 2 That is, upon which day, and at the evening of the same day, which was the beginning of the fifteenth, see also Matt. 26:17. 3 They used to sacrifice. 4 This is spoken thus, by the figure Metonymy, which is usual in sacraments, and by the Passover is meant the Paschal lamb. 14:15 1 The Greek word signifieth that part of the house that is highest from the ground, to what use soever it be put, but because they used to sup in that part of the house, they called it a supping chamber. 14:18 1 The figure of the law, which is by and by to be fulfilled, is abrogated: and in place thereof are put figures of the new cov­ enant answerable unto them, which shall continue to the world's end. 14:20 1 That useth to eat meat with me.

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thanks, gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of that new Testament which is shed for many. 25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine until that day, that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. 26 And when they had sung a Psalm, they went out to the mount of Olives. 27 ¶ h,1Then Jesus said unto them, All ye shall be offended by me this night: for it is written, iI will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. 28 But after that I am risen, I will go into jGalilee before you. 29 1And Peter said unto him, Although all men should be offended at thee, yet would not I. 30 Then Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, this day, even in this night before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. 31 But he said 1more earnestly, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee: likewise also said they all. 32 ¶ k,1After, they came into a place named Gethsemane: then he said to his disciples, Sit ye here, till I have prayed. 33 And he took with him Peter, and James, and John, and he began to be troubled, and in great heaviness, 34 And said unto them, My soul is very heavy, even unto the death: tarry here, and watch. 35 So he went forward a little, and fell down on the ground, and prayed, that if it were possible, that hour might pass from him, 36 And he said, 1Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee: take away this cup from me: nevertheless not that I will, but that thou wilt, be done. 37 1Then he came, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 ¶ Watch ye, and pray, that ye enter not into temp­ tation: the spirit indeed is ready, but the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake

the same words. 40 And he returned, and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy: neither knew they what they should answer him. 41 And he came the third time, and said unto them, Sleep henceforth, and take your rest: it is enough: the hour is come: behold, the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise up: let us go: lo, he that betrayeth me, is at hand. 43 l,1And immediately while he yet spake, came Judas that was one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves from the high Priests, and Scribes, and Elders. 44 And he that betrayed him, had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, he it is: take him and lead him away 1safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he went straightway to him, and said, Hail Master, and kissed him. 46 Then they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And 1one of them that stood by, drew out a sword, and smote a servant of the high Priest, and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus answered, and said to them, Ye be come out as against a thief, with swords and with staves, to take me. 49 I was daily with you, teaching in the Temple, and ye took me not: but this is done that the Scriptures should be fulfilled. 50 Then they 1all forsook him, and fled. 51 1And there followed him a certain young man, clothed in 2linen upon his bare body, and the young men caught him. 52 But he left his linen cloth, and fled from them naked. 53 mSo they led Jesus away to the high Priest, and to him came 1together all the high Priests, and the Elders, and the Scribes. 54 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the

h John 16:32

i Zech. 13:7

j Mark 16:7

k Matt. 26:36

Luke 22:39

l Matt. 26:47

Luke 22:47

John 18:3

m Matt. 26:57

Luke 32:54 John 18:24

14:27 1 Christ foretelleth how he shall be forsaken of his, but yet that he will never forsake them. 14:29 1 Here is set forth in an excellent person, a most sorrowful example of man's rashness and weakness. 14:31 1 That doubling of words, setteth out more plainly Peter's vehement affirmation. 14:32 1 Christ suffering for us in that flesh which he took upon him for our sakes, the most horrible terrors of the curse of God, receiveth the cup at his Father's hands, which he being just, doth straightway drink of for the unjust. 14:36 1 This doubling of the word was used in those days, when their languages were so mixed together: for this word, Abba, is a Syrian word. 14:37 1 An horrible example of the sluggishness of men, even in the disciples whom Christ had chosen. 14:43 1 As men did willingly spoil God their Creator of his praise in forsaking and betraying him: so Christ willingly going about to make

satisfaction for this ruin, is forsaken for his own, and betrayed by one of his familiars as a thief, that the punishment might be agreeable to the sin, and we who are very traitors, forsakers, and sacrilegers might be delivered out of the devil's snare. 14:44 1 So diligently, that he escape not out of your hands. 14:47 1 That is, Peter. 14:50 1 All his disciples. 14:51 1 Under pretence of godliness, all things are lawful to such as do violence against Christ. 2 Which he cast about him, when he hearing that stir in the night suddenly ran forth: whereby we may understand with how great licentiousness these villains violently set upon him. 14:53 1 The highest council was assembled, because Christ was accused as a blasphemer and a false prophet: for as for the other crime of treason, it was forged against him by the Priests, to enforce Pilate by that means to condemn him.

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hall of the high Priest, and sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. 55 1And the nhigh Priests, and all the Council sought for witness against Jesus, to put him to death, but found none. 56 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. 57 Then there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, 58 We heard him say, oI will destroy this Temple made with hands, and within three days I will build another, made without hands. 59 But their witness yet agreed not together. 60 Then the high Priest stood up amongst them, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is the matter that these bear witness against thee? 61 But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high Priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou that Christ the son of the 1Blessed? 62 And Jesus said, I am he, pand ye shall see the Son of man sit at the right hand of the power of God, and come in the clouds of heaven. 63 Then the high Priest rent his clothes, and said, What have we anymore need of witnesses? 64 Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be worthy of death. 65 1And some began to spit at him, and to cover his face, and to beat him with fists, and to say unto him, Prophesy. And the sergeants smote him with their rods. 66 q,1And as Peter was beneath in the hall, there came one of the maids of the high Priest. 67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked on him, and said, Thou wast also with Jesus of Nazareth. 68 But he denied it, saying, I know him not, neither wot I what thou sayest. Then he went out into the porch, and the cock crew. 69 rThen 1a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them. 70 But he denied it again: and anon after, they that stood by, said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art of Galilee, and thy speech is like.

71 And he began to curse, and swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak. 72 sThen the second time the cock crew, and Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice, and weighing that with himself, he wept. 15 1 Of the things Christ suffered under Pilate. 11 Barabbas is preferred before Christ. 15 Pilate delivereth Christ to be crucified. 17 He is crowned with thorns. 19 They spit on him, and mock him. 21 Simon of Cyrene carrieth Christ's cross. 27 Christ is crucified between two thieves. 26 He is railed at. 37 He giveth up the ghost. 43 Joseph burieth him.

n Matt. 26:59

o John 9:19

p Matt. 24:39

q Matt. 26:69

Luke 22:55 John 18:25

r Matt. 26:71

Luke 22:58

s Matt. 26:75

John 13:38

chapter 15

a Matt. 27:1

Luke 22:66 John 18:19

b Matt. 27:12

Luke 23:3 John 18:35

1 And a,1anon in the dawning, the high Priests held a Council with the Elders, and the Scribes, and the whole Council, and bound Jesus, and led him away, and 2delivered him to Pilate. 2 Then Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered, and said unto him, Thou sayest it. 3 And the high Priests accused him of many things. 4 bWherefore Pilate asked him again, saying, Answered thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. 5 But Jesus answered no more at all, so that Pilate marveled. 6 Now at the feast, Pilate 1did deliver a prisoner unto them, whomsoever they would desire. 7 Then there was one named Barabbas, which was bound with his fellows, that had made insurrection, who in the insurrection had committed murder. 8 And the people cried aloud, and began to desire that he would do as he had ever done unto them. 9 Then Pilate answered them, and said, Will ye that I let loose unto you the King of the Jews? 10 For he knew that the high Priests had delivered him of envy. 11 But the high Priests had moved the people to desire that he would rather deliver Barabbas unto them. 12 And Pilate answered, and said again unto them, What will ye then that I do with him, whom ye call the King of the Jews?

14:55 1 Christ, who was so innocent that he could not be oppressed, no not by false witnesses, is at the length, for confess­ ing God to be his father, condemned of impiety before the high Priest: that we, who denied God and were indeed wicked, might be quit before God. 14:61 1 Of God, who is most worthy of all praise? 14:65 1 Christ suffering all kinds of reproach for our sakes, getteth everlasting glory to them that believe in him. 14:66 1 An heavy example of the frailness of man, together with a most comfortable example of the mercy of God, who giveth the spirit of repentance and faith to his elect. 14:69 1 If we compare the Evangelists diligently together, we shall perceive that Peter was known of many through the maiden's report:

yea, and in Luke, when the second denial is spoken of, there is a man­ servant mentioned, and not a maid. 15:1 1 Christ being bound before the judgment seat of an earthly judge, in open assembly is condemned as guilty unto the death of the cross, not for his own sins, (as appeareth by the judge's own words) but for all ours, that we most guilty creatures being delivered from the guiltiness of our sins, might be quitted before the judgment seat of God, even in the open assembly of the Angels. 2 It was not lawful for them to put any man to death, for all causes of life and death were taken away from them, first by Herod the great, and afterward by the Romans, about forty years before the destruc­ tion of the Temple, and therefore they deliver Jesus to Pilate. 15:6 1 Used Pilate to deliver.

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13 And they cried again, Crucify him. 14 Then Pilate said unto them, But what evil hath he done? And they cried the more fervently, Crucify him. 15 So Pilate willing to content the people, loosed them Barabbas, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, that he might be crucified. 16 Then the soldiers led him away into the hall, which is the common hall, and called together the whole band, 17 1And clad him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, 18 And began to salute him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews. 19 And they smote him on the head with a reed, and spat upon him, and bowed the knees, and did him reverence. 20 And when they had mocked him, they took the purple off him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. 21 cAnd they 1compelled one that passed by, called Simon of Cyrene (which came out of the country, and was father of Alexander and Rufus) to bear his cross. 22 d,1And they brought him to a place named Golgotha, which is by interpretation, the place of dead mens' skulls. 23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. 24 e,1And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots for them, what every man should have. 25 And it was the third hour when they crucified him. 26 And the title of his cause was written above, THAT KING OF THE JEWS. 27 They crucified also with him two thieves, the one on the right hand, and the other on his left. 28 Thus the Scripture was fulfilled, which saith,

fAnd he was counted among the wicked. 29 And they that went by, railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, gHey, thou that destroyest the Temple, and buildest it in three days, 30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross. 31 Likewise also even the high Priests mocking, said among themselves with the Scribes, He saved other men, himself he cannot save. 32 Let Christ the king of Israel now come down from the cross, that we may see, and believe. They also that were crucified with him, reviled him. 33 ¶ Now when the sixth hour was come, 1darkness arose over 2all the land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the 1ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, hEloi, Eloi, lama-sabachthani? which is by interpretation, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elijah. 36 And one ran, and filled a isponge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let him alone: let us see if Elijah will come, and take him down. 37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. 38 And the veil of the Temple was rent in twain, from the top to the bottom. 39 Now when the Centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he thus crying gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. 40 ¶ 1There were also women which beheld afar off, among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less, and of Joses, and Salome, 41 Which also when he was in Galilee, jfollowed him, and ministered unto him, and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem. 42 kAnd now when the night was come (because it was the day of the preparation that is before the

c Matt. 27:32

Luke 23:26

d Matt. 27:33

Luke 23:33 John 19:17

e Luke 23:34

f Isa. 53:12

g John 2:19

h Ps. 22:1 Matt. 27:46

i Ps. 69:22

j Luke 8:2

k Matt. 27:57

15:17 1 Christ going about to take away the sins of men, who went about to usurp the throne of God himself, is condemned as one that hunted after the kingdom, and mocked with a false show of a king­ dom, that we on the other side, who shall indeed be eternal kings, might receive the crown of glory at God's own hand. 15:21 1 The rage of the wicked hath no measure, but in the mean season, even the weakness of Christ, being in pain under the heavy burden of the cross, doth manifestly show that a lamb is led to be sacrificed. 15:22 1 Christ is led out of the walls of the earthly Jerusalem, into a foul place of dead men's carcasses, as a man most unclean, not touching himself, but touching our sins, which were laid upon him, to the end that we being made clean by his blood, might be brought into the heavenly Sanctuary. 15:24 1 Christ hangeth naked upon the cross, and as the most wickedest caitiff that ever was, most vilely reproved: that we being clothed with his righteousness, and blessed with his curses, and sanctified by his only oblation, may be taken up into heaven. 15:33 1 How angry God was against our sin, which he punished in

our surety, his son, it appeareth by this horrible darkness. 2 By this word, land, he meaneth Palestine: so that the strangeness of the wonder, is so much the more set forth in that, that at the feast of the Passover, and in the full moon, when the Sun shined over all the rest of the world and at midday that corner of the world, wherein so wicked an act was committed, was overcovered with most gross darkness. 15:34 1 Christ striving mightily with Satan, with sin, and with death, all three armed with the horrible curse of God, grievously tormented in body hanging upon the cross, and in soul plunged in the depth of hell, yet he riddeth himself, crying with a mighty voice: and notwithstanding the wound which he received of death in that that he died, yet by smiting both things above and things beneath, by renting of the veil of the Temple, and by the testimony wrung out of them which murdered him, he showeth evidently unto the rest of his enemies which are as yet obstinate, and mock at him, that he shall be known out of hand to be conqueror and Lord of all. 15:40 1 Christ to the great shame of men which forsook the Lord, chose women for his witnesses, which beheld all this whole action.

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Sabbath) 43 lJoseph of Arimathea, an 1honorable counselor, which also looked for the kingdom of God, came, and went in 2boldly unto Pilate, and asked the body of Jesus. 44 And Pilate marveled, if he were already dead, and called unto him the Centurion, and asked of him whether he had been any while dead. 45 And when he knew the truth of the Centurion, he gave the body to Joseph: 46 Who bought a linen cloth, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulcher: 47 And Mary Magdalene, and Mary Joses' mother, beheld where he should be laid. 16 1 Of Christ's resurrection. 9 He appeareth to Mary Magdalene and others. 15 He sendeth his Apostles to preach. 19 His ascension.

Peter, that he will go before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, cas he said unto you. 8 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulcher: for they trembled, and were amazed: neither said they anything to any man: for they were afraid. 9 ¶ 1And when Jesus was risen again, early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, dout of whom he had cast seven devils: 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, which mourned and wept. 11 And when they heard that he was alive, and had appeared to her, they believed it not. 12 ¶ e,1After that, he appeared unto two of them in another form, as they walked and went into the country. 13 And they went and told it to the remnant, neither believed they them. 14 ¶ f,1Finally, he appeared unto the eleven as they sat together, and reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him, being risen up again. 15 1And he said unto them, gGo ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to 2every creature. 16 He that shall believe and be baptized, shall be saved: hbut he that will not believe, shall be damned. 17 And these tokens shall follow them that believe, iIn my Name they shall cast out devils, and jshall speak with 1new tongues, 18 kAnd shall take away serpents, and if they shall drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them: lthey shall lay their hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 m,1So after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received into heaven, and sat at the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached everywhere. And the nLord wrought with them, and confirmed 1the word with signs that followed. Amen.

l Luke 23:50

John 19:38

chapter 16

a Luke 24:1

John 20:1

b Matt. 18:1

John 20:12

c Mark 11:28

Matt. 16:32

d John 20:16

Luke 8:2

e Luke 24:13

f Luke 24:36

John 20:19

g Matt. 28:19

h John 12:45

i Acts 16:18

j Acts 2:4 Acts 10:46

k Acts 28:5

l Acts 28:8

m Luke 24:51

n Heb. 2:4

1 And awhen the Sabbath day was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Salome, bought sweet ointments, that they might come and anoint him. 2 Therefore early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulcher, when the Sun was now risen. 3 And they said one to another, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher? 4 And when they 1looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away (for it was a very great one) 5 bSo they went into the 1sepulcher, and saw a young man sitting at the right side, clothed in a long white robe: and they were sore troubled. 6 But he said unto them, Be not so troubled: ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which hath been crucified: he is risen, he is not here: behold the place where they put him. 7 But go your way, and tell his disciples, and

15:43 1 A man of great authority, of the counsel of the Sanhedrin, or else taken into counsel by Pilate. 2 If we consider what danger Joseph cast himself into, we shall perceive how bold he was. 16:4 1 When they cast their eyes toward the sepulchre. 16:5 1 Into the cave out where the sepulchre was cut out. 16:9 1 Christ himself appeareth to Mary Magdalene to upbraid the disciples' incredulity. 16:12 1 Christ appeareth to two other disciples, and at length to the eleven. 16:14 1 The Evangelist considered not the order of the time, but the course of his history, which he divided into three parts: The first showeth how he appeared to the women, the second, to his Dis­

ciples, the third, to his Apostles, and therefore he saith, Finally. 16:15 1 The Apostles are appointed, and their office is limited unto them, which is to preach that which they heard of him, and to min­ ister the Sacraments, which Christ hath instituted, having besides power to do miracles. 2 Not to the Jews only, nor in Judea only, but to all men, and every­ where: and so must all the Apostles do. 16:17 1 Strange tongues, such as they knew not before. 16:19 1 Christ having accomplished his office on earth, ascendeth into heaven, from whence (the doctrine of his Apostles being con­ firmed with signs) he will govern his Church, unto the world's end. 16:20 1 To wit, the doctrine: therefore doctrine must go before, and signs must follow after.

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,

A c c o r d i n g T o

L u k e

1 Luke: Preface 5 Zacharias and Elizabeth. 15 What an one John should be. 20 Zacharias stricken dumb, for his incredulity. 26 The Angel saluteth Mary, and foretelleth Christ's nativity. 39 Mary visited Elizabeth. 46 Mary's song. 68 The song of Zacharias, showing that the promised Christ is come. 76 The office of John.

7 And they had no child, because that Elizabeth was barren: and both were well stricken in age. 8 And it came to pass, as he executed the Priest's office before God, as his course came in order, 9 bAccording to the custom of the Priest's office, his lot was to burn incense, when he went into the 1Temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were without in prayer, cwhile the incense was burning. 11 Then appeared unto him an Angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the Altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the Angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15 For he shall be great in the 1sight of the Lord, and shall neither drink wine, nor 2strong drink: and he shall be filled with the holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. 16 dAnd many of the children of Israel shall he 1turn to their Lord God. 17 eFor he shall go 1before him 2in the spirit and

chapter 1

a 1 Chron. 24:1

b Exod. 30:7

c Lev. 16:17

d Mal. 4:5

e Matt. 11:14

1 Forasmuch as 1many have 2taken in hand to set forth the story of those things, whereof we are fully persuaded, 2 1As they have delivered them unto us, which from the beginning saw them themselves, and were ministers of the word, 3 It seemed good also to me (1most noble Theophilus) as soon as I had searched out perfectly all things 2from the beginning, to write unto thee thereof from point to point, 4 That thou mightest 1acknowledge the certainty of those things whereof thou hast been instructed. 5 In 1the 2time of 3Herod King of Judea, there was a certain Priest named Zacharias, of the a,4course of Abijah: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 Both were 1just before God, and 2walked in all the 3commandments and ordinances of the Lord, 4without reproof.

1:1 1 Luke commendeth the witnesses that saw this history. 2 Many took it in hand, but did not perform: Luke wrote his Gospel before Matthew and Mark. 1:2 1 Luke was not an eyewitness, and therefore it was not he to whom the Lord appeared when Cleopas saw him: and he was taught not only by Paul, but by others of the Apostles also. 1:3 1 It is most mighty, and therefore Theophilus was a very honor­ able man, and in place of great dignity. 2 Luke began his Gospel a great deal farther off, than the others did. 1:4 1 Have fuller knowledge of those things, which before thou knewest but meanly. 1:5 1 John who was another Elijah, and appointed to be herald of Christ, coming of the stock of Aaron, and of two famous and blame­ less parents, hath showed in his conception, which was against the course of nature, a double miracle, to the end that men should be more readily stirred up to the hearing of his preaching, according to the forewarning of the Prophets. 2 Word for word, in the days: so speak the Hebrews, giving us to understand, how short and frail a thing the power of princes is. 3 Herod the great. 4 For the posterity of Aaron was divided into courses.

1:6 1 The true mark of righteousness is, to be liked and allowed of in the judgment of God. 2 Lived, so speak the Hebrews, for our life is as a way, wherein we must walk, until we come to the mark. 3 In all the moral and ceremonial law. 4 Whom no man could justly reprove: now so it is, that the fruits of justification are set forth here, and not the cause, which is faith only, and nothing else. 1:9 1 The Temple was one, and the Court another, for Zacharias went out of the Court or outward room, where all the people were, and therefore are said to be without, into the temple. 1:15 1 So speak the Hebrews when it signified a rare kind of excel­ lency: so is it said of Nimrod, Gen. 10:9. He was a valiant hunter before God. 2 Any drink that may make drunken. 1:16 1 Shall be a means to bring many to repentance, and turn themselves to the Lord from whom they fell. 1:17 1 As they used to go before kings, and when you see them, you know the king is not far off. 2 This is spoken by the figure Metonymy, taking the spirit, for the gift of the spirit, as you would say, the cause, for that that cometh of the cause.

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power of Elijah, to turn the 3hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the 4wisdom of the just men, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. 18 Then Zacharias said unto the Angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife is of a great age. 19 And the Angel answered, and said unto him, I am Gabriel 1that stand in the presence of God, and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these good tidings. 20 And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not be able to speak, until the day that these things be done, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. 21 Now the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the Temple. 22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: then they perceived that he had seen a vision in the Temple: for he made signs unto them, and remained dumb. 23 And it came to pass, when the days of his office were fulfilled, that he departed to his own house. 24 And after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me, in the days wherein he looked on me, to take from me my rebuke among men. 26 ¶ 1And in the sixth month, the Angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 fTo a virgin affianced to a man whose name was Joseph, of the 1house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary.

28 And the Angel went in unto her, and said, Hail thou that art 1freely beloved: the Lord is with thee: 2blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was 1troubled at his saying, and thought what manner of salutation that should be. 30 Then the Angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast 1found favor with God. 31 gFor lo thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bear a son, hand shalt call his Name Jesus. 32 He shall be great, and shall be 1called the Son of the most High, and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. 33 iAnd he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom shall be none end. 34 Then said Mary unto the Angel, 1How shall this be, seeing 2I know not man? 35 And the Angel answered, and said unto her, The holy Ghost 1shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee: therefore also that 2Holy thing which shall be born of thee, shall be 3called the Son of God. 36 And behold, thy 1cousin, Elizabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is her 2sixth month, which was called barren. 37 For with God shall nothing be impossible. 38 Then Mary said, Behold the servant of the Lord: be it unto me according to thy word. So the Angel departed from her. 39 ¶ 1And Mary arose in those days, and went into the 2hill country with haste to a 3city of Judah, 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth. 41 And it came to pass, as Elizabeth heard the

f Matt. 1:18

g Isa. 7:14

h Luke 2:21

Matt. 1:21

i Dan. 7:14, 27

Mic. 4:7

3 By this figure Synecdoche, he showeth that he shall take away all kinds of enmities, which used to breed great troubles and turmoils amongst men. 4 Wisdom and goodness are two of the chiefest causes which make men to reverence and honor their fathers. 1:19 1 That appears, for so the Hebrews use this word (to stand) meaning that they are ready to do his commandment. 1:26 1 The Angel serving the Lord which should be born, is sent to the virgin Mary, in whom the Son of the most high promised to David, is conceived by the virtue of the holy Ghost. 1:27 1 As much is to be said of Mary, otherwise Christ had not been of the stock, not the son of David. 1:28 1 It might be rendered word for word, full of favor and grace, and he showeth straight after, laying out plainly unto us, what that favor is, in that he saith, the Lord is with thee. 2 Of God. 1:29 1 Moved at the strangeness of the matter. 1:30 1 So speak the Hebrews, saying, that men have found favor, which are in favor. 1:32 1 He shall be declared so to be, for he was the Son of God from everlasting, but was made manifest in the flesh in his time. 1:34 1 The greatness of the matter causeth the Virgin to ask this ques­ tion, not that she distrusteth any whit at all, for she asketh only of the

manner of the conceiving, so that it is plain she believed all the rest. 2 So speak the Hebrews, signifying by this modest kind of speech the company of man and wife together, and this is the meaning of it: how shall this be, forseeing, I shall be Christ his mother, I am very sure. I shall not know any man: for the godly virgin had learned by the Prophets, that the Messiah should be born of a Virgin. 1:35 1 That is, the holy Ghost shall cause thee to conceive by his mighty power. 2 That pure thing and void of all spot of uncleanness: for he that was to take away sin, must needs be void of sin. 3 Declared and showed to the world, to be the Son of God. 1:36 1 Though Elizabeth were of the tribe of Levi, yet she might be Mary's cousin: for whereas it was forbidden by the Law, for maidens to be married to men of other tribes, this could not let, but that the Levites might take them wives out of any tribe: for the Levites had no portion allotted them, when the land was divided among the people. 2 This is now the sixth month from the time when she conceived. 1:39 1 Elizabeth being great with child with John, and Mary with Christ, by the inspiration of the holy Ghost, do rejoice each for other. 2 Which is on the South side of Jerusalem. 3 That is to say, Hebron: which was in times past called Kirjath Arba, which was one of the towns, that was given to the Levites, in the tribe of Judah, and is said to be in the mountains of Judah, Josh. 14:15 and 21:11.

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salutation of Mary, the babe 1sprang in her belly, and Elizabeth was filled with the holy Ghost. 42 And she cried with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, because 1the fruit of thy womb is blessed. 43 And whence cometh this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe sprang in my belly for joy. 45 And blessed is she that believed: for those things shall be performed, which were told her from the Lord. 46 1Then Mary said, My soul magnifieth the Lord, 47 And my spirit rejoiceth in God my Savior. 48 For he hath 1looked on the 2poor degree of his servant: for behold, from henceforth shall all ages call me blessed, 49 Because he that is mighty hath done for me great things, and holy is his Name. 50 And his mercy is from generation to generation on them 1that fear him. 51 jHe that showed strength with his 1arm: khe hath 2scattered the proud in the 3imagination of their hearts. 52 lHe hath 1put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of 2low degree. 53 mHe hath filled the 1hungry with good things, and sent away the rich empty. 54 1,nHe hath upholden Israel his servant to be mindful of his mercy, 55 (oAs he hath 1spoken to our fathers, to wit, to Abraham and his seed) forever. 56 ¶ And Mary abode with her about three months: after, she returned to her own house. 57 ¶ 1Now Elizabeth's time was fulfilled, that she

should be delivered, and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbors and cousins heard tell how the Lord had showed his great mercy upon her, and they prejoiced with her. 59 And it was so that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the babe, and called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 60 But his mother answered, and said, Not so, but he shall be called John. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is named with this name. 62 Then they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. 63 So he asked for writing tablets, and wrote, saying, His name is John, and they marveled all. 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue, 1and he spake and praised God. 65 Then fear came on all them that dwelt near unto them, and all 1these words were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea. 66 And all they that heard them, 1laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner child shall this be! and the 2hand of the Lord was with him. 67 1Then his father Zacharias was filled with the holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, because he hath 1visited qand 2redeemed his people, 69 rAnd hath raised up the 1horn of salvation unto us, in the house of his servant David, 70 sAs he spake by the mouth of his holy Prophets, which were since the world began, saying, 71 That he would send us deliverance from our enemies, and from the hands of all that hate us, 72 That he might show mercy towards our fathers: and 1remember his holy covenant, 73 tAnd the oath, which he sware to our father

j Isa. 51:9

Ps. 33:10

k Isa. 29:15

l 1 Sam. 2:6

m Ps. 24:10

n Isa. 30:18

Isa. 41:8 Isa. 54:5 Jer. 31:5-20

o Gen. 17:19

Gen. 22:17

Ps. 132:12

p Luke 1:14

q Luke 2:30

Matt. 1:21

r Ps. 131:18

s Jer. 23:6

Jer. 30:10

t Gen. 22:16

Jer. 31:33 Heb. 9:13-17

1:41 1 This was no ordinary nor usual kind of moving. 1:42 1 Christ is blessed in respect of his humanity. 1:46 1 Christ the redeemer of the afflicted, and revenger of the proud, of long time promised to the fathers, is now at length exhib­ ited indeed. 1:48 1 Hath freely and graciously loved. 2 Word for word, My baseness, that is, my base estate: so that the Virgin vaunteth not her deserts, but the grace of God. 1:50 1 To them that live godly and religiously, so speak the Hebrews. 1:51 1 That is, an heaping up of words more than needed, which the Hebrews use very much, and the arm is taken for strength. 2 Even as the wind doth the chaff. 3 He hath scattered them, and the imagination of their hearts; or by and through the imagination of their own hearts: so that their wicked counsel turned to their own destruction. 1:52 1 The mighty and rich men. 2 Such as none account is made of, and are vile in men's eyes, which are indeed the poor in spirit, that is, such as challenge nothing to themselves in the sight of God. 1:53 1 Them that are brought to extreme poverty. 1:54 1 He hath holpen up Israel with his arm, being clean cast down.

1:55 1 Promised. 1:57 1 John's nativity is set out with new miracles. 1:64 1 was restored to its former state, is read in some copies. 1:65 1 All this that was said and done. 1:66 1 Thought upon them diligently and earnestly, and as it were, printed them in their hearts. 2 That is, the present favor of God, and a singular kind of virtue appeared in him. 1:67 1 John scarce born, by the authority of the holy Ghost, is appointed to his office. 1:68 1 That he hath showed himself mindful of his people, insomuch that he came down from heaven himself, to visit us in person, and to redeem us. 2 Hath paid the ransom, that is to say, the price of our redemption. 1:69 1 This word Horn in the Hebrew tongue signifieth might, and it is a Metaphor, taken from beasts, that fight with their horns: and by raising up the might of Israel, is meant, that the kingdom of Israel was defended, and the enemies thereof laid on the ground, even then when the strength of Israel seemed to be utterly decayed. 1:72 1 Declared indeed that he was mindful.

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7 And she brought forth her first begotten son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a cratch, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 ¶ 1And there were in the same country shepherds, 2abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. 9 And lo, the Angel of the Lord 1came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone about them, and they were sore afraid. 10 Then the Angel said unto them, Be not afraid: for behold, I bring you glad tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people, 11 That is, that unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign to you, Ye shall find the babe swaddled, and laid in a cratch. 13 And straightway there was with the Angel 1a multitude of heavenly soldiers, praising God, and saying, 14 Glory be to God in the high heavens, and peace in earth, and toward men 1good will. 15 And it came to pass when the Angels were gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said one to another, Let us go then unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath showed unto us. 16 So they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph and the babe laid in the cratch. 17 And when they had seen it, they published abroad the thing that was told them of that child. 18 And all that heard it, wondered at the things which were told them of the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all those sayings, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God, for all that they had heard and seen, as it was spoken unto them. 21 ¶ b,1And when the eight days were accomplished, that they should circumcise the child, his name was then called cJesus, which was named of the Angel,

Abraham. 74 Which was, that he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hands of our enemies, should serve him without fear, 75 All the days of our life, in uholiness and righteousness 1before him. 76 And thou, 1babe, shalt be called the Prophet of the most High: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways, 77 And to 1give knowledge of salvation unto his people, by the 2remission of their sins, 78 Through the tender mercy of our God, whereby vthe 1dayspring from on high hath visited us, 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of 1peace. 80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the wilderness, till the day came that he should show himself unto Israel. 2 Augustus Caesar taxeth all the world. 7 Christ is born. 13 The Angels' Song. 21 Christ is circumcised. 22 Mary purified. 28 Simeon taketh Christ in his arms. 29 His Song. 36 Anna the Prophetess. 40 The child Christ. 46 Jesus disputeth with the doctors.

u 1 Pet. 1:15

v Zech. 3:8

Zech. 6:12

Mal. 4:2

chapter 2

a John 7:42

b Gen. 17:12

Lev. 12:3 John 7:22

c Luke 1:31

Matt. 1:22

1 And 1it came to pass in those days, that there came a decree from Augustus Caesar, that all the 2world should be 3taxed. 2 (This first taxing was made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 Therefore went all to be taxed, every man to his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee out of a city called Nazareth, into Judea, unto the 1city of aDavid, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David,) 5 To be taxed with Mary that was given him to wife, which was with child. 6 ¶ And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

1:75 1 To God's good liking. 1:76 1 Though thou be at this present never so little. 1:77 1 Open the way. 2 Forgiveness of sins, is the means whereby God saveth us, Rom. 4:7. 1:78 1 Or bud, or branch; he alludeth unto the places in Jer. 23:5; Zech. 3:8 and 6:12, and he is called a bud from on high, that is, sent from God unto us, and not as other buds which bud out of the earth. 1:79 1 Into the way which leadeth us to true happiness. 2:1 1 Christ the son of God, taking upon him the form of a servant, and making himself of no reputation, is poorly born in a stable: and by the means of Augustus the mightiest prince in the world (thinking nothing less) hath his cradle prepared in Bethlehem, as the Prophets forewarned. 2 So far as the Empire of the Romans did stretch. 3 That is, the inhabitants of every city should have their names

taken, and their goods rated at a certain value, that the Emperor might understand, how rich every country, city, family, and house was. 2:4 1 Which David was born, and brought up in. 2:8 1 The Angels themselves declare to poor shepherds (nothing regarding the pride of the mighty) the Godhead and office of the child lying in the crib. 2 Lodging without doors, and open in the air. 2:9 1 Came suddenly upon them, when they thought of no such matter. 2:13 1 Whole armies of Angels, which compass the Majesty of God round about, as it were soldiers. 2:14 1 God's ready, good, infinite, and gracious favor toward men. 2:21 1 Christ the head of the Church, made subject to the Law, to deliver us from the curse of the Law, (as the Name of Jesus doth well declare) being circumcised, doth ratify and seal in his own flesh, the circumcision of the fathers.

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before he was conceived in the womb. 22 d,1And when the days of 2her purification, after the Law of Moses, were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord, 23 (As it is written in the Law of the Lord, eEvery man child that first openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord,) 24 And to give an oblation, fas it is commanded in the Law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. 25 1And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon: this man was just, and feared God, and waited for the consolation of Israel, and the 2holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was declared to him from God by the holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen that Anointed of the Lord. 27 And he came by the motion of the spirit into the Temple, and when the 1parents brought in the babe Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the Law. 28 Then he took him in his arms, and praised God, and said, 29 Lord, now 1lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy 2word, 30 For 1mine eyes have seen thy 2salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared 1before the face of all people, 32 A light to be revealed to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things, which were spoken touching him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is 1appointed for the g,2fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a 3sign which shall be spoken against, 35 (Yea and a sword shall 1pierce through thy soul) that the thoughts of many hearts may be opened. 36 1And there was a Prophetess, one Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, which was of a great age, after she had lived with an husband

seven years from her virginity: 37 And she was widow about fourscore, and four years, and went not out of the Temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 She then coming at the same instant upon them, confessed likewise the Lord, and spake of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39 And when they had performed all things, according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in Spirit, 1and was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was with him. 41 ¶ 1Now his parents went to Jerusalem, every year, hat the feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, and they were come up to Jerusalem, after the custom of the feast, 43 And had finished the days thereof, as they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and Joseph knew not, nor his mother, 44 But they supposing that he had been in the company, went a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolk, and acquaintances. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back to Jerusalem, and sought him. 46 And it came to pass three days after, that they found him in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions: 47 And all that heard him, were astonied at his understanding and answers. 48 1So when they saw him, they were amazed, and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee with very heavy hearts. 49 Then said he unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must go about my Father's business? 50 But they understood not the word that he spake to them.

d Lev. 12:6

e Exod. 13:2

Num. 8:16

f Lev. 12:6

g Isa. 8:14 Rom. 9:32

1 Pet. 2:8

h Deut. 16:1

2:22 1 Christ, upon whom all our sins were laid, being offered to God, according to the Law, doth purify both Mary and us all in himself. 2 This is meant, for the fulfilling of the Law: for otherwise the virgin was not defiled, nor unclean, by the birth of this child. 2:25 1 Simeon doth openly in the Temple foretell the deaf, of the coming of Messiah, of the casting out of the greatest part of Israel, and of the calling of the Gentiles. 2 He was endued with the gifts of the holy Ghost, and this is spo­ ken by the figure Metonymy. 2:27 1 Joseph and Mary: and so he speaketh, as it was commonly taken. 2:29 1 Lettest me depart out of this life, to be joined to my fathers. 2 As thou promised me. 2:30 1 That is, for I have seen with my very eyes: for he saw before in mind, as it is said of Abraham, He saw my day, and rejoiced. 2 That, wherein thy salvation is contained.

2:31 1 As a sign set up in an high place, for all men to look upon. 2:34 1 Is appointed and set of God for a mark. 2 Fall of the reprobate, which perish through their own default: and for the rising of the elect, unto whom God shall give faith to believe. 3 That is, a mark, which all men shall strive earnestly to hit. 2:35 1 Shall wound and grieve most sharply. 2:36 1 Another witness besides Simeon, against whom no exception may be brought, inviting all men to the receiving of the Messiah. 2:40 1 As Christ grew up in age, so the virtue of his Godhead showed itself more and more. 2:41 1 The Scribes and Pharisees are stirred up to hear the wisdom of Christ in his time, by an extraordinary deed. 2:48 1 All duties which we owe to men as they were not to be neglected, so are they according to our vocation, not to be preferred before the glory of God.

1021 Luke 3:26

51 1Then he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom, and stature, and in favor with God and men. 3 3 John exhorteth to repentance. 15 His testimony of Christ. 20 Herod putteth him in prison. 21 Christ is baptized. 23 His pedigree.

11 And he answered, and said unto them, eHe that hath two coats, let him part with him that hath none: and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. 12 Then came there Publicans also to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? 13 And he said unto them, Require no more than that which is 1appointed unto you. 14 The soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely, and be content with your 1wages. 15 1As the people waited, and all men mused in their hearts of John, if he were not that Christ. 16 John answered, and said to them all, fIndeed I baptize you with water, but one stronger than I, cometh, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose: he will baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire. 17 1Whose fan is in his hand, and he will make clean his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner, but the chaff will he burn up with fire that never shall be quenched. 18 Thus then exhorting with many other things, he preached unto the people. 19 g,1But when Herod the Tetrarch was rebuked of him, for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, 20 He added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. 21 h,1Now it came to pass, as all the people were baptized, and that Jesus was baptized and did pray, that the heaven was opened: 22 And the holy Ghost came down in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and there was a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son: in thee I am well pleased. 23 ¶ 1And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being as men supposed the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, 24 The son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph, 25 The son of Mattathiah, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, 26 The son of Maath, the son of Mattathiah, the

chapter 3

a Acts 4:6

b Matt. 3:2

Mark 1:4

c Isa. 40:3 John 1:25

d Matt. 3:7

e James 2:15

1 John 3:17

f Matt. 3:11

Mark 1:3 John 1:26

Acts 1:5 Acts 8:4 Acts 11:16

1 Now 1in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being Tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip Tetrarch of Iturea, and of the country of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the Tetrarch of Abilene, 2 (aWhen 1Annas and Caiaphas were the high Priests) the word of God came unto John, the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3 bAnd he came into all the coasts about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, 4 As it is written in the book of the sayings of Isaiah the Prophet, which saith, cThe voice of him that crieth in the wilderness is, Prepare ye the way of the Lord: make his paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and crooked things shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth. 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. 7 Then said he to the people that were come out to be baptized of him, dO generations of vipers, who hath forewarned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy amendment of life, and begin not to say with yourselves, We have Abraham to our Father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 9 Now also is the axe laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit, shall be hewn down, and cast into the fire. 10 ¶ Then the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?

Acts 19:4

g Matt. 14:3

Mark 6:17

h Matt. 3:13

Mark 1:9 John 1:32

2:51 1 Christ very man is made like unto us in all things, except sin. 3:1 1 John cometh at the time foretold of the Prophets, and layeth the foundation of the Gospel which is exhibited unto us, setting forth the true observing of the Law, and free mercy in Christ, which cometh after him, using also baptism the effectual sign both of regeneration and also of forgiveness of sins. 3:2 1 Josephus calleth him Ananus. 3:13 1 Require no more than that sum that is appointed for the trib­ ute money. 3:14 1 Which was paid them partly in money, and partly in victual. 3:15 1 If we would rightly, and fruitfully receive the sacraments, we must neither rest in the signs, neither in him that ministereth the signs,

but lift up our eyes to Christ, who is the author of the sacraments, and the giver of that which is represented by the sacraments. 3:17 1 The Gospel is the fan of the world. 3:19 1 John's preaching is confirmed with his death. 3:21 1 Our baptism is sanctified in the head of the Church, and Christ also is pronounced, by the voice of the Father, to be our everlasting King, Priest, and Prophet. 3:23 1 The stock of Christ, according to the flesh, is brought by order even to Adam, and so to God, that it might appear, that he only it was, whom God promised to Abraham and David, and appointed from everlasting to his Church, which is gathered together of all sorts of men.

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son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah, 27 The son of Joannas, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, 28 The son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er, 29 ¶ The son of Jose, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, 30 The son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of Eliakim, 31 The son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattathah, the son of Nathan, the son of David, 32 The son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon, 33 The son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, 34 The son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, 35 The son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, 36 The son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, 37 The son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, 38 The son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God. 4 1 Of Christ's temptation, and fasting. 16 He teacheth in Nazareth to the great admiration of all. 24 A Prophet that teacheth in his own country is condemned. 33 One possessed of the devil is cured. 38 Peter's mother-in-law is healed, 40 and divers sick persons are restored to health. 41 The devils acknowledge Christ.

6 And the devil said unto him, All this 1power will I give thee, and the glory of those kingdoms: for that is 2delivered to me: and to whomsoever I will, I give it. 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, they shall be all 1thine. 8 But Jesus answered him, and said, Hence from me, Satan: for it is written, cThou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him alone thou shalt serve. 9 Then he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the Temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence, 10 For it is written, dThat he will give his Angels charge over thee to keep thee: 11 And with their hands they shall lift thee up, lest at anytime thou shouldest dash thy foot against a stone. 12 And Jesus answered, and said unto him, It is said, eThou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a little season. 14 ¶ And Jesus returned by the power of the spirit into Galilee: and there went a fame of him throughout all the region round about: 15 For he taught in their Synagogues, and was honored of all men. 16 f,1And he came to Nazareth where he had been brought up, and (as his custom was) went into the Synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the Prophet Isaiah: and when he had 1opened the book, he found the place, where it was written, 18 gThe Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me, that I should preach the Gospel to the poor: he hath sent me, that I should heal the brokenhearted, that I should preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, that I should set at liberty them that are bruised: 19 And that I should preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 20 And he closed the book, and gave it again to the minister, and sat down: and the eyes of all that were in the Synagogue were fastened on him. 21 Then he began to say unto them, This day is the Scripture fulfilled in your ears.

chapter 4

a Matt. 4:1

Mark 1:12

b Deut. 8:3

Matt. 4:4

c Deut. 6:13

Deut. 10:20

d Ps. 91:12

e Deut. 6:16

f Matt. 13:54

Mark 6:1 John 4:43

g Isa. 61:1

1 And 1Jesus full of the holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by that Spirit into the wilderness, 2 aAnd was there forty days tempted of the devil, and in those days he did eat nothing, but when they were ended, he afterward was hungry. 3 1Then the devil said unto him, If thou be the son of God, command this stone, that it be made bread. 4 But Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, bThat man shall not live by bread only, but by every word of God. 5 Then the devil took him up into an high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, in the twinkling of an eye.

4:1 1 Christ being carried away (as it were out of the world, into the desert) after the fast of forty days, and the overcoming of Satan thrice, coming as it were suddenly from heaven, beginneth his office. 4:3 1 Christ being stirred up of Satan, first to distrust in God, secondly to the desire of riches and honor, and lastly to a vain confidence of himself, overcometh him thrice by the word of God. 4:6 1 By this word power, are the kingdoms themselves meant, which have the power: and so it is spoken by the figure Metonymy. 2 That is surely so, for he is prince of the world yet not absolutely,

and is the sovereign over it, but by sufferance, and way of entreaty, and therefore he saith not true, that he can give it to whom he will. 4:7 1 Out of an high place, which had a goodly champion country underneath it, he showed him the situation of all countries. 4:16 1 Who Christ is, and wherefore he came, he showeth out of the prophet Isaiah. 4:17 1 Their books in those days were rolled up as scrolls upon a ruler: and so Christ unrolled, or unfolded it, which is here called opened.

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22 1And all 2bare him witness, and 3wondered at the 4gracious words, which proceeded out of his mouth, and said, Is not this Joseph's son? 23 Then he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this Proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do it here likewise in thine own country. 24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, hNo Prophet is accepted in his own country. 25 But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of iElijah, when heaven was shut three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the 1land: 26 But unto none of them was Elijah sent, save into Zarephath, a city of Sidon, unto a certain widow. 27 Also many lepers were in Israel, in the time of jElisha the Prophet: yet none of them was made clean, saving Naaman the Syrian. 28 1Then all that were in the Synagogue, when they heard it, were filled with wrath, 29 And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the edge of the hill, whereon their city was built, to cast him down headlong. 30 But he passed through the midst of them, and went his way, 31 ¶ kAnd came down into Capernaum a city of Galilee, and there taught them on the Sabbath days. 32 lAnd they were astonied at his doctrine: for his word was with authority. 33 mAnd in the Synagogue there was a man which had a spirit of an unclean devil, which cried with a loud voice, 34 1Saying, Oh, what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know who thou art, even the Holy one of God. 35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. Then the devil throwing him in the midst of them, came out of him, and hurt him nothing at all. 36 So fear came on them all, and they spake

among themselves, saying, What thing is this: for with authority and power he commandeth the foul spirits, and they come out? 37 And the fame of him spread abroad throughout all the places of the country round about. 38 ¶ n,1And he rose up, and came out of the Synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever, and they required him for her. 39 Then he stood over her, and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she arose, and ministered unto them. 40 Now at the Sun setting, all they that had sick folks of divers diseases, brought them unto him, and he laid his hands on everyone of them, and healed them. 41o,1And devils also came out of many, crying, and saying, Thou art that Christ that Son of God: but he rebuked them, and suffered them not to say that they knew him to be that Christ. 42 1And when it was day, he departed, and went forth into a desert place, and the people sought him, and came to him, and kept him that he should not depart from them. 43 But he said unto them, Surely I must also preach the kingdom of God to other cities: for therefore am I sent. 44 And he preached in the Synagogues of Galilee. 5 1 Christ teacheth out of the ship. 6 Of the draught of fish. 12 The Leper. 16 Christ prayeth in the desert. 18 One sick of the palsy. 27 Levi the Publican. 34 The fastings and afflictions of the Apostles after Christ's ascension. 36,37,38 Fainthearted and weak disciples are likened to old bottles and worn garments.

h John 4:44

i 1 Kings 17:9

James 5:17

j 2 Kings 5:14

k Matt. 4:13

Mark 1:21

l Matt. 7:29

Mark 1:22

m Mark 1:23

n Matt. 8:14

Mark 1:30

o Mark 1:35

chapter 5

a Matt. 4:18

Mark 1:16

1 Then a,1it came to pass, as the people 2pressed upon him to hear the word of God, that he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships stand by the lakeside, but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were

4:22 1 Familiarity causeth Christ to be contemned, and therefore he oftentimes goeth to strangers. 2 Approved those things, which he spake, with common consent and voice: for the word, witness, signifieth in this place, and many others to allow and approve a thing with open confession. 3 Not only the doctors, but also the common people were present at this conference of the Scriptures: and besides that their mother tongue was used, for else how could the people have wondered? Paul appointed the same order in the Church at Corinth, 1 Cor. 14. 4 Words full of the mighty power of God, which appeared in all his doings as well, and allured men marvelously unto him, Ps. 45:2, grace is poured into thy lips. 4:25 1 Land of Israel, see Mark 15:38. 4:28 1 The more sharply the world is rebuked, the more it rageth openly: but the life of the godly is not simply subject to the pleasure

of the wicked. 4:34 1 Christ astonisheth not only men, be they never so blockish, but even the demons also, whether they will or no. 4:38 1 In that, that Christ healeth the diseases of the body with his word only, he proveth that he is God Almighty, sent for man's salva­ tion. 4:41 1 Satan, who is a continual enemy to the truth, ought not to be heard, no not then, when he speaketh the truth. 4:42 1 No color of zeal ought to hinder us in the race of our voca­ tion. 5:1 1 Christ advertiseth the four disciples, which he had taken unto him, of the office of the Apostleship, which should hereafter be com­ mitted unto them. 2 Did as it were lie upon him, so desirous they were to see him, and hear him, and therefore he taught them out of a ship.

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washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and required him that he would thrust off a little from the land: and he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4 ¶ Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets to make a draught. 5 Then Simon answered, and said unto him, 1Master, we have travailed sore all night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. 6 And when they had so done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes, so that their net brake. 7 And they beckoned to their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them, who came then, and filled both the ships, that they did sink. 8 Now when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus knees, saying, Lord, go from me: for I am a sinful man. 9 For he was utterly astonied, and all that were with him, for the draught of fishes which they took. 10 And so was also James and John the sons of Zebedee, which were companions with Simon. Then Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not: from henceforth thou shalt catch men. 11 And when they had brought the ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. 12 ¶ b,1Now it came to pass, as he was in a certain city, behold, there was a man full of leprosy, and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 13 So he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will, be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. 14 And he commanded him that he should tell it no man: but Go, saith he, and show thyself to the Priest, and offer for thy cleansing, as cMoses hath commanded, for a witness unto them. 15 1But so much more went there a fame abroad of him, and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of him of their infirmities. 16 But he kept himself apart in the wilderness, and prayed. 17 ¶ 1And it came to pass, on a certain day, as he

was teaching, that the Pharisees and doctors of the Law sat by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem, and the power of the Lord 2was in him, to heal them. 18 dThen behold, men brought a man lying in a bed, which was taken with a palsy, and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him. 19 And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in, because of the press, they went up on the house, and let him down through the tiling, bed and all, in the midst before Jesus. 20 And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. 21 Then the Scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God only? 22 But when Jesus perceived their reasoning he answered, and said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? 23 Whether is easier to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee, or to say, Rise and walk? 24 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority to forgive sins in earth, (he said unto the sick of the palsy) I say to thee, Arise: take up thy bed, and go into thine house. 25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up his bed whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, praising God. 26 And they were all amazed, and praised God, and were filled with fear, saying, Doubtless we have seen strange things today. 27 ¶ e,1And after that, he went forth and saw a Publican named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 Then Levi made him a great feast in his own house, where there was a great company of Publicans, and of others that sat at table with them. 30 But they that were Scribes and Pharisees among them, murmured against his disciples, saying, Why eat ye and drink ye with Publicans and sinners? 31 Then Jesus answered, and said unto them, They that are whole, need not the Physician, but they that are sick. 32 fI came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 33 g,h,1Then they said unto him, Why do the dis-

b Matt. 8:2

Mark 1:40

c Lev. 14:4

d Matt. 9:2

Mark 2:3

e Matt. 9:9

Mark 2:14

f 1 Tim. 1:15

g Matt. 9:14

h Mark 2:18

5:5 1 The word signifieth him that hath rule over anything. 5:12 1 Christ by healing the leper with his only touch, and sending him to the Priest, witnesseth that it is he, through whom and by whom, apprehended by faith, all we which are unclean, according to the Law, by the witness of God himself, are pronounced to be pure and clean. 5:15 1 Christ had rather be famous by his doctrine, than by miracles, and therefore he departeth from them that seek him, as a physician of the body, and not as the author of salvation.

5:17 1 Christ in healing him that was sick of the palsy, showeth the cause of all diseases, and the remedy. 2 The mighty power of Christ's Godhead, showed itself in him, at that time. 5:27 1 The Church is a company of sinners through the grace of Christ repentant, which banquet with him, to the great offence of the proud and envious worldlings. 5:33 1 It is the point of hypocrites and ignorant men to put an holi­ ness in fasting, and in things indifferent.

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ciples of John fast often, and pray, and the disciples of the Pharisees also, but thine eat and drink? 34 1And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the wedding chamber to fast, as long as the bridegroom is with them? 35 But the days will come, even when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them: then shall they fast in those days. 36 Again he spake also unto them a parable, No man putteth a piece of a new garment into an old vesture: for then the new renteth it, and the piece taken out of the new, agreeth not with the old. 37 Also no man poureth new wine into old vessels: for then the new wine will break the vessels, and it will run out, and the vessels will perish: 38 But new wine must be poured into new vessels: so both are preserved. 39 Also no man that drinketh old wine, straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is more profitable. 6 1 The disciples pull the ears of corn on the Sabbath. 6 Of him that had a withered hand. 13The election of the Apostles. 20 The blessings and curses. 27 We must love our enemies. 46 With what fruit the word of God is to be heard.

there was a man, whose right hand was dried up. 7 And the Scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the Sabbath day, that they might find an accusation against him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Arise, and stand up in the midst. And he arose, and stood up. 9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you a question, Whether is it lawful on the Sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to 1destroy? 10 And he beheld them all in compass, and said unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he did so, and his hand was restored again, as whole as the other. 11 Then they were filled full of madness, and communed one with another, what they might do to Jesus. 12 ¶ And it came to pass in those days, that he went into a mountain to pray, and 1spent the night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, ehe called his disciples, and of them he chose twelve which also he called Apostles: 14 (Simon whom he named also Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, 15 Matthew and Thomas: James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zealous, 16 Judas James' brother, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.) 17 Then he came down with them, and stood in a plain place with the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea, and Jerusalem, and from the 1sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases: 18 And they that were vexed with foul spirits, and they were healed. 19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all: 20 ¶ f,1And he lifted up his eyes upon his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 gBlessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied: hblessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall

chapter 6

a Matt. 12:1

Mark 2:23

b 1 Sam. 21:6

c Exod. 29:39

Lev. 8:31 Lev. 24:9

d Matt. 12:19

Mark 3:1

e Luke 9:1 Matt. 10:1 Mark 13:3

Mark 6:7

f Matt. 5:3

g Isa. 65:13

h Isa. 61:3

1 And a,1it came to pass on a second solemn Sabbath, that he went through the corn fields, and his disciples 2plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, and rubbed them in their hands. 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath days? 3 Then Jesus answered them, and said, bHave ye not read this, that David did when he himself was an hungered, and they which were with him, 4 How he went into the house of God, and took, and ate the showbread, and gave also to them which were with him, which was not lawful to eat, but for the cPriests only? 5 And he said unto them, The Son of man is Lord also of the Sabbath day. 6 ¶ d,1It came to pass also on another Sabbath, that he entered into the Synagogue, and taught, and

5:34 1 Laws generally made without any consideration of circum­ stances, for fasting and other things of like sort, are not only tyran­ nous, but very hurtful in the Church. 6:1 1 Christ showeth against the superstitious, who stick in every trifle, that the Law of the very Sabbath, was not given to be kept without exception: much less that the salvation of man should con­ sist in the outward keeping of it. 2 Epiphanius noteth well in his treatise, where he confuteth Ebion, that the time, when the disciples plucked the ears of the corn, was in the feast of unleavened bread: Now, whereas in these feasts which were kept many days together, as the feast of Taber­ nacles, and the Passover, their first day and their last were of like solemnity, Lev. 23. Luke fitly calleth the last day the second Sab­

bath, though Theophylact understandeth it of any other of them, that followed the first. 6:6 1 Charity is the rule of all ceremonies. 6:9 1 Whoso helpeth not his neighbor when he can, he killeth him. 6:12 1 In that, that Christ useth earnest and long prayer, in choos­ ing twelve of his own company, to the office of the Apostleship, he showeth how religiously we ought to behave ourselves in the choice of Ecclesiastical persons. 6:17 1 From all the seacoast, which is called Syro-Phoenecia. 6:20 1 Christ teacheth against all Philosophers, and especially the Epicureans, that the chiefest felicity of man is laid up in no place here on earth, but in heaven: and that persecution for righteousness' sake, is the right way unto it.

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laugh. 22 iBlessed are ye when men hate you, and when 1they separate you, and revile you, and put out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. 23 Rejoice ye in that day, and 1be glad: for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for after this manner their fathers did to the Prophets: 24 jBut woe be to you that are rich: for ye have 1received your consolation. 25 kWoe be to you that are full: for ye shall hunger. Woe be to you that now laugh: for ye shall wail and weep. 26 Woe be to you when all men speak well of you: for so did their fathers to the false prophets. 27 ¶ l,1But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies: do well to them which hate you. 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which hurt you. 29 mAnd unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, offer also the other, nand him that taketh away thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also. 30 Give to every man that asketh of thee: and of him that taketh away the things that be thine, ask them not again. 31 oAnd as ye would that men should do to you, so do ye to them likewise. 32 pFor if ye love them which love you, 1what thank shall ye have? for even the sinners love those that love them. 33 And if ye do good for them which do good for you, what thank shall ye have? for even the sinners do the same. 34 qAnd if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank shall ye have? for even the sinners lend to sinners, to receive the like. 35 Wherefore love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, 1looking for nothing again, and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of rthe most High: for he is kind unto the unkind,

and to the evil. 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 37 ¶ s,1Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: 2forgive, and ye shall be forgiven. 38 Give, and it shall be given unto you: ta good measure, 1pressed down, shaken together and running over shall men give into your bosom: for with what measure ye mete, with the same shall men mete to you again. 39 1And he spake a parable unto them, uCan the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40 vThe disciple is not above the master: but whosoever will be a perfect disciple, shall be as his master. 41 ¶ w,1And why seest thou a mote in thy brother's eye, and considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 42 Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Hypocrite, cast out the beam out of thine own eye first, and then shalt thou see perfectly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. 43 ¶ x,1For it is not a good tree that bringeth forth evil fruit: neither an evil tree, that bringeth forth good fruit. 44 yFor every tree is known by his own fruit: zfor neither of thorns gather men figs, nor of bushes gather they grapes. 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. 46 ¶ aBut why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things that I speak? 47 1Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my

i Matt. 5:11

j Amos 6:1

k Isa. 65:13

l Matt. 5:44

m Matt. 5:39

n 1 Cor. 6:7

o Matt. 7:12

p Matt. 5:46

q Matt. 5:42

Deut. 15:8

r Matt. 5:45

s Matt. 7:1

t Matt. 7:2

Mark 4:24

u Matt. 15:14

v Matt. 10:24

John 13:16 John 15:20

w Matt. 7:3

x Matt. 7:17

y Matt. 12:33

z Matt. 7:16

a Matt. 7:21

Rom. 2:13 James 2:21

6:22 1 Cast you out of their Synagogues, as John expoundeth it, John 16:2, which is the sharpest punishment the Church hath, if so be the Elders judge rightfully, and by the word of God. 6:23 1 Leaps (as cattle do, which are provender pricked) for exceed­ ing joy. 6:24 1 That is, you reap now of your riches, all the commodities and blessings you are ever likely to have, and therefore, you have not to look for any other reward, Matt. 6:2. 6:27 1 Christian charity, which differeth much from the worldly, doth not only not revenge injuries, but comprehended even our most grievous enemies, and that for our Father's sake, which is in heaven: so far is it, from seeking its own profit in doing well. 6:32 1 What is there in this your work, that is to be accounted of? for if you look to have commodity by loving, seek those commodities, which are commodities indeed: love your enemies, and so you shall show to the world that you look for those commodities, which come from God. 6:35 1 When you will lend, do it only to benefit and pleasure withall, and not for hope, to receive the principal again.

6:37 1 Brotherly reprehension must not proceed of curiosity, nor churlishness, nor malice, but they must be just, moderate, and loving. 2 He speaketh not here of civil judgments, and therefore by the word, forgive, is meant that good nature, which the Christians use in suffering and pardoning wrongs. 6:38 1 These are borrowed kinds of speeches taken from them which use to measure dry things, as corn and such like, who use a frank kind of dealing therein, and thrust it down and shake it together, and press it and heap it. 6:39 1 Unskillful reprehenders hurt both themselves and others: for such as the master is, such is the scholar. 6:41 1 Hypocrites, which are very severe reprehenders of others, are very quick of sight to spy other men's faults, but very blind to see their own. 6:43 1 He is a good man, not that is skillful to reprehend others, but he that proveth his uprightness in word and deed. 6:47 1 Affliction doth at the length discern true godliness from false and feigned.

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words, and doeth the same, I will show you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and dug deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the waters arose, the flood beat upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was grounded upon a rock. 49 But he that heareth and doeth not, is like a man that built an house upon the earth without foundation, against which the flood did beat, and it fell by and by: and the fall of that house was great. 7 1 Of the Centurion's servant. 9 The Centurion's faith. 11 The widow's son raised from death at Nain. 19 John sendeth his disciples to Christ. 33 His peculiar kind of living. 37 The sinful woman washeth Jesus' feet.

12 Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, who was the only begotten son of his mother, which was a widow, and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he went and touched the coffin (and they that bare him, stood still) and he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead, sat up, and began to speak, and he delivered him to his mother. 16 Then there came a fear on them all, and they glorified God, saying, A great Prophet is risen among us, and God hath visited his people. 17 And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about. 18 1And the disciples of John showed him of all these things. 19 So John called unto him two certain men of his disciples, and sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come, or shall we wait for another? 20 And when the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come, or shall we wait for another? 21 And 1at that time, he cured many of their sicknesses, and plagues, and of evil spirits, and unto many blind men he gave sight freely. 22 And Jesus answered, and said unto them, Go your ways and show John, what things ye have seen and heard, that the blind see, the halt go, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor receive the Gospel. 23 And blessed is he, that shall not be offended in me. 24 1And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people of John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 25 But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they which are gorgeously appareled, and live delicately, are in Kings' courts. 26 But what went ye forth to see? A Prophet? yea, I say to you, and greater than a Prophet. 27 This is he of whom it is written, bBehold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 28 For I say unto you, there is no greater Prophet

chapter 7

a Matt. 8:5

b Matt. 3:1

1 When a,1he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. 2 And a certain Centurion's servant was sick and ready to die, which was dear unto him. 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the Elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come, and heal his servant. 4 So they came to Jesus, and besought him instantly, saying that he was worthy that he should do this for him: 5 For he loveth, said they, our nation, and he hath built us a Synagogue. 6 Then Jesus went with them: but when he was now not far from the house, the Centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: 7 Wherefore I thought not myself worthy to come unto thee: but say the word, and my servant shall be whole: 8 For I likewise am a man set under authority, and have under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth: and to another, Come, and he cometh: and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned him, and said to the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no not in Israel. 10 And when they that were sent, turned back to the house, they found the servant that was sick, whole. 11 1And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called 2Nain, and many of his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.

7:1 1 Christ admonisheth the Jews, by setting before them the example of the Centurion, that for their obstinacy and rebellion, he will go to the Gentiles. 7:11 1 Christ avoucheth openly his power over death. 2 Nain is the name of a town in Galilee, which was situated on the other side of Kishon, which falleth into the sea of Gali­ lee.

7:18 1 John sendeth from the prison his unbelieving disciples, to Christ himself, to be confirmed. 7:21 1 When John's disciples came to Christ. 7:24 1 That which the Prophets showed long before, John showeth at hand: and Christ himself doth present it daily unto us, in the Gos­ pel, but for the most part in vain, for that many seek nothing else, but foolish toys and vain glory.

Luke 7:29 1028

other fifty: 42 When they had nothing to pay, he forgave them both: Which of them therefore, tell me, will love him most? 43 Simon answered, and said, I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast truly judged. 44 Then he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, and thou gavest me no water to my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. 45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. 46 Mine head with oil thou didst not anoint: but she hath anointed my feet with ointment. 47 Wherefore I say unto thee, many sins are forgiven her: 1for she loved much. To whom a little is forgiven, he doth love a little. 48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven thee. 49 And they that sat at table with him, began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins? 50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee: 1go in peace. 8 1 Women that minister unto Christ of their substance. 4 The parable of the sower. 16 The candle. 19 Christ's mother and brethren. 22 He rebuked the winds. 26 Of Legion. 37 The Gadarenes reject Christ. 41 Jairus's daughter healed. 43 The woman delivered from the issue of blood. 52 Weeping for the dead.

than John, among them that are begotten of women: nevertheless, he that is the least in the kingdom of God, is greater than he. 29 Then all the people that heard, and the Publicans 1justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. 30 But the Pharisees and the expounders of the Law despised the counsel of God 1against themselves, and were not baptized of him. 31 c,1And the Lord said, Whereunto shall I liken the men of this generation? and what thing are they like unto? 32 They are like unto little children sitting in the marketplace, and crying one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced: we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept. 33 For John Baptist came neither eating bread, nor drinking wine: and ye say, He hath the devil. 34 The Son of man is come, and eateth, and drinketh: and ye say, Behold, a man which is a glutton, and a drinker of wine, a friend of Publicans and sinners: 35 But wisdom is justified of all her children. 36 ¶ 1And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him: and he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down at table. 37 And behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at table in the Pharisee's house, she brought a box of ointment. 38 dAnd she stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. 39 1Now when the Pharisee which bade him, saw it, he spake within himself, saying, If this man were a Prophet, he would surely have known who, and what manner of woman this is which toucheth him: 2for she is a sinner. 40 1And Jesus answered, and said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he said, Master, say on. 41 There was a certain lender which had two debtors: the one ought five hundred pence, and the

c Matt. 11:16

d Mark 15:42

John 20:11

chapter 8

a Mark 16:9

1 And it came to pass afterward, that he himself went through every city and town, preaching and publishing the kingdom of God, and the twelve were with him, 2 And certain women, which were healed of evil spirits, and infirmities, as aMary which was called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others which ministered

7:29 1 Said that he was just, good, faithful, and merciful. 7:30 1 To their own hurt. 7:31 1 What way soever God followeth in offering us the Gospel, the most part of men procure offences unto themselves: yet notwith­ standing some Church is gathered together. 7:36 1 Proud men deprive themselves of the benefits of the pres­ ence of Christ, even then when he is at home with them in their houses; which the humble and base do enjoy. 7:39 1 Rashness is the fellow of pride. 2 The Pharisee respecteth the Law, which holdeth them defiled, that touch the defiled. 7:40 1 To love Christ, is a sure and perpetual witness of remission of sins. 7:47 1 That is, saith Theophylact, she hath showeth her faith

abundantly: and Basil in his sermon of Baptism saith, He that oweth much, hath much forgiven him, that he may love much more: And therefore Christ's saying is so plain by the similitude , that it is a wonder to see the enemies of the truth draw and rack this place so soundly to establish their meritorious works: for the greater sum a man hath forgiven him, the more he loveth him that hath been so gracious to him: And this woman showeth by duties of love, how great the benefit was she had received: and therefore the charity that is here spoken of, is not to be taken for the cause, but as a sign: for Christ saith not as the Pharisees did, that she was a sinner, but beareth her witness that the sins of her life past are forgiven her. 7:50 1 He confirmeth the benefit which he had bestowed with a blessing.

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unto him of their substance. 4 b,1Now when much people were gathered together, and were come unto him out of all cities, he spake by a parable. 5 A sower went out to sow his seed, and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and it was trodden under feet, and the fowls of heaven devoured it up. 6 And some fell on the stones, and when it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moistness. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. 8 And some fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit, an hundredfold. And as he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 9 Then his disciples asked him, demanding what parable that was. 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the 1secrets of the kingdom of God, but to others in parables, that when cthey see, they should not see, and when they hear, they should not understand. 11 dThe parable is this, The seed is the word of God. 12 And they that are beside the way, are they that hear: afterward cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe, and be saved. 13 But they that are on the stones, are they which when they have heard, receive the word with joy: but they have no roots: which for a while believe, but in the time of temptation go away. 14 And that which fell among thorns, are they which have heard, and after 1their departure are choked with cares and with riches, and voluptuous living, and 2bring forth no fruit. 15 But that which fell in good ground, are they which with an 1honest and good heart hear the word,

2and keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. 16 ¶ e,1No man when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it under a vessel, neither putteth it under the bed, but setteth it on a candlestick, that they that enter in, may see the light. 17 fFor nothing is secret, that shall not be evident: neither anything hid, that shall not be known, and come to light. 18 1Take 2heed therefore how ye hear: for gwhosoever hath, to him shall be given: and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that 3which it seemeth that he hath. 19 ¶ h,1Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come near to him for the press. 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, and would see thee. 21 But he answered, and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. 22 ¶ i,1And it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples, and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 And as they sailed, he fell 1asleep, and there came down a storm of wind on the lake, and 2they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. 24 Then they went to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we perish. And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and the waves of water: and they ceased, and it was calm. 25 Then he said unto them, Where is your faith? and they feared, and wondered among themselves, saying, Who is this that commandeth both the winds and water, and they obey him! 26 ¶ jSo they sailed unto the region of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. 27 1And as he went out to land, there met him a

b Matt. 13:3

Mark 4:1

c Isa. 6:9 Matt. 13:14

Mark 4:12 John 12:40

Acts 28:26 Rom. 11:8

d Matt. 13:8

Mark 4:15

e Luke 12:33

Matt. 5:15 Mark 4:21

f Matt. 10:26

Mark 4:22 Luke 12:2

g Matt. 13:12

Matt. 25:29

Mark 4:25 Luke 19:26

h Matt. 12:46

Mark 3:32

i Matt. 8:23

Mark 4:36

j Matt. 8:28

Mark 5:1

8:4 1 The selfsame Gospel is sown everywhere, but not with like fruit, and that through the only fault of men themselves. 8:10 1 Those things are called secret, which may not be uttered: for the word used here, is as much as we say in our tongue, to hold a man's peace. 8:14 1 That is, so soon as they have heard the word, they go about their business. 2 They bring not forth perfect and full fruit to the ripening: or, they begin, but they bring not to an end. 8:15 1 Which seeketh not only to seem such a one, but is so indeed: so that this word, Honest, respecteth the outward life, and the word, good, is referred to the good gifts of the mind. 2 With much ado: for the devil and the flesh fight against the spirit of God, which is a new guest. 8:16 1 That that every man hath received in private, he ought to bestow to the use and profit of all men. 8:18 1 Heavenly gifts are lost with niggardliness, and increase with liberality. 2 That is, with what minds you come to hear the word, and how

you behave yourselves when you have heard it. 3 Either to himself, or to others, or to both: for there are none so proud, as these fellows, if it were possible to see that, that they cloke: neither are there that deceive the simple more than they do. 8:19 1 There is no knot of flesh and blood, among men so nigh and strait, as the band which is between Christ, and them who embrace him with a true faith. 8:22 1 It is expedient for us sometimes to come into extreme danger, as though Christ passed not for us, that we may have a better trial, both of his power, and also of our weakness. 8:23 1 Jesus fell on sleep: and it appeareth, that he was very fast on sleep, because they called twice before he awoke. 2 Not the disciples, but the ship. 8:27 1 Christ showeth, by casting out a Legion of devils by his word only, that his heavenly virtue was appointed to deliver men from the slavery of the devil: but foolish men will not for the most part redeem this so excellent grace freely offered unto them, with the least loss of their pelting pelf.

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certain man out of the city, which had devils long time, and he wore no garment, neither abode in house, but in the graves. 28 And when he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus the son of God the most High? I beseech thee torment me not. 29 For he commanded the foul spirit to come out of the man: (for oft times he had caught him: therefore he was bound with chains, and kept in fetters: but he brake the bands, 1and was carried of the devil into wildernesses.) 30 Then Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? and he said, Legion, because many devils were entered into him. 31 And they besought him, that he would not command them to go out into the deep. 32 And there was thereby an herd of many swine feeding on an hill: and the devils besought him, that he would suffer them to enter into them. So he suffered them. 33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd was carried with violence from a steep down place into the lake, and was choked. 34 When the herdsmen saw what was done, they fled: and when they were departed, they told it in the city and in the country. 35 Then they came out to see what was done, and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 36 They also which saw it, told them by what means he that was possessed with the devil, was healed. 37 Then the whole multitude of the country about the Gadarenes, besought him that he would depart from them: for they were taken with a great fear: and he went into the ship, and returned. 38 Then the man, out of whom the devils were departed, besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 Return into thine own house, and show what great things God hath done to thee. So he went his way, and preached 1throughout all the city, what great things Jesus had done unto him. 40 ¶ And it came to pass, when Jesus was come again, that the people 1received him: for they all

waited for him. 41 ¶ k,1And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was the ruler of the Synagogue, who fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house. 42 For he had but a daughter only, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying (and as he went, the people thronged him. 43 And a woman having an issue of blood, twelve years long, which had spent all her 1substance upon physicians, and could not be healed of any: 44 When she came behind him, she touched the hem of his garment, and immediately her issue of blood stanched. 45 Then Jesus said, Who is it that hath touched me? When every man denied, Peter said and they that were with him, Master, the multitude thrust thee, and tread on thee, and sayest thou, Who hath touched me? 46 And Jesus said, Someone hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. 47 When the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and fell down before him, and told him before all the people: for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. 48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath saved thee: go in peace.) 49 While he yet spake, there came one from the ruler of the Synagogue's house, which said to him, Thy daughter is dead: disease not the Master. 50 When Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be saved. 51 And when he went into the house, he suffered no man to go in with him, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and mother of the maid. 52 And all wept, and 1sorrowed for her: but he said, Weep not: for she is not dead, but sleepeth. 53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. 54 So he thrust them all out, and took her by the hand, and cried, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she 1rose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 Then her parents were astonied: but he commanded them that they should tell no man what was done.

k Matt. 9:18

Mark 5:22

8:29 1 By force and violence, as a horse when he is spurred. 8:39 1 To wit, the city of the Gadarenes: and though Mark says that he preached it in Decapolis, they differ not, for Pliny recordeth, lib. 5, chap. 18, that Gadara is a town of Decapolis, so that Decapolis was partly on this side Jordan, and partly on the other side. 8:40 1 The multitude was glad he was come again, and rejoiced greatly. 8:41 1 Christ showeth by a double miracle, that he is Lord both of

life and death. 8:43 1 All that she had to live upon. 8:52 1 The word signifieth to beat and strike, and is transferred to the mournings and lamentations, that are at burials, at which times men use such kind of behavior. 8:55 1 The corpse was laid out, and the wench received life, and rose out of the bed, that all the world might see, she was not only restored to life, but also void of all sickness.

1031 Luke 9:24 9 1 The Apostles are sent to preach. 7 and 19 The common people's opinion of Christ. 12 Of the five loaves and two fishes. 20 The Apostle's confession. 24 To lose the life. 35 We must hear Christ. 39 The possessed of a spirit. 46 Strife among the Apostles for the Primacy. 49 One casting out devils in Christ's Name. 52 The Samaritans will not receive Christ. 55 Revenge forbidden. 57, 59, 61 Of three that would follow Christ, but on divers conditions.

need to be healed. 12 hAnd when the day began to wear away, the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the people away, that they may go into the towns and villages round about, and lodge, and get meat: for we are here in a desert place. 13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes, 1except we should go and buy meat for all this people. 14 For they were about five thousand men. Then he said to his disciples, Cause them to sit down by fifties in a company. 15 And they did so, and caused all to sit down. 16 Then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looked up to heaven, and 1blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples, to set before the people. 17 So they did all eat, and were satisfied: and there was taken up of that remained to them, twelve baskets full of broken meat. 18 ¶ i,1And it came to pass, as he was 2alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? 19 They answered, and said, John Baptist: and others say, Elijah: and some say, that one of the old Prophets is risen again. 20 And he said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answered, and said: That Christ of God. 21 And he warned and commanded them, that they should tell that to no man, 22 1Saying, jThe Son of man must suffer many things, and be reproved of the Elders, and of the high Priests and Scribes, and be slain, and the third day rise again. 23 ¶ kAnd he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross 1daily, and follow me. 24 lFor whosoever will save his life, shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the

chapter 9

a Matt. 10:1

Mark 3:13

Mark 6:7

b Matt. 10:7

c Matt. 10:9

Mark 6:8

d Luke 10:11

Matt. 10:14

Mark 6:11 Acts 13:51

e Matt. 14:1

1 Then a,1called he his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to heal diseases. 2 bAnd he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to cure the sick. 3 And he said to them, cTake nothing to your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, nor silver, neither have two coats apiece. 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there 1abide, and thence depart. 5 And how many soever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, dshake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. 6 And they went out, and went through every town preaching the Gospel, and healing everywhere. 7 ¶ e,1Now Herod the Tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he 2doubted, because that it was said of some, that John was risen again from the dead: 8 And of some, that Elijah had appeared: and of some, that one of the old Prophets was risen again. 9 Then Herod said, John have I beheaded: who then is this of whom I hear such things? and he desired to see him. 10 ¶ f,1And when the Apostles returned, they told him what great things they had done. gThen he took them to him, and went aside into a 2solitary place, near to the city called Bethsaida. 11 But when the people knew it, they followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had

Mark 6:14

f Mark 6:30

g Matt. 14:13

Mark 6:32

h Matt. 14:15

Mark 6:35

John 6:5

i Matt. 16:13

Mark 8:27

j Matt. 17:22

Mark 8:31

k Luke 14:27

Matt. 10:38 Matt. 16:24

Mark 8:34

l Luke 17:33

Matt. 16:39 Matt. 16:25 John 12:25

9:1 1 The twelve Apostles are sent forth at the only commandment of Christ, and furnished with the power of the holy Ghost: both that none of the Israelites might pretend ignorance, and also that they might be better prepared to their general ambassy. 9:4 1 When you depart out of any city, depart from thence where you first took up your lodging: so that in few words, the Lord for­ biddeth them to change their lodgings: for this publishing of the Gospel, was as it were a thorough passage, that none of Judea might pretend ignorance, as though he had not heard that Christ was come. 9:7 1 So soon as the world heareth tidings of the Gospel, it is divided into divers opinions, and the tyrants especially are afraid. 2 He stuck as it were fast in the mire. 9:10 1 They shall lack nothing that follow Christ, no not in the wil­ derness. 2 The word signifieth a desert: note this was not in the town Beth­ saida, but part of the fields belonging to the town.

9:13 1 This is unperfectly spoken, and therefore we must understand something, as this, we cannot give them to eat, unless we go and buy, etc. 9:16 1 He gave God thanks for these loaves and fishes, and withall prayed him to feed this so great a multitude with so small a quan­ tity, and to be short, that this whole banquet might be to the glory of God. 9:18 1 Although the world be tossed up and down, betwixt divers errors, yet we ought not to contemn the truth, but be so much the more desirous to know it, and be more constant to confess it. 2 Alone from the people. 9:22 1 Christ himself attained to the heavenly glory by the cross and invincible patience. 9:23 1 Even as one day followeth another, so doth one cross follow another, and the cross is by the figure Metonymy, taken for the miser­ ies of this life: for to be hanged, was the sorest and cruelest punish­ ment that was amongst the Jews.

Luke 9:25 1032

same shall save it. 25 mFor what advantageth it a man, if he win the whole world, and destroy himself, or lose himself? 26 nFor whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his glory, and in the glory of the Father, and of the holy Angels. 27 oAnd I tell you of a surety, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God. 28 p,1And it came to pass about an eight days after those words, that he took Peter and John, and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was changed, and his garment was white and glistered. 30 And behold, two men talked with him, which were Moses and Elijah: 31 Which appeared in glory, and told of his 1departing, which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him, were heavy with sleep, and when they awoke, they saw his glory, and the two men standing with him. 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: let us therefore make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, and wist not what he said. 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud and overshadowed them, and they feared when they were entering into the cloud. 35 qAnd there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is that my beloved Son, hear him. 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone: and they kept it close, and told no man in 1those days any of those things which they had seen. 37 ¶ 1And it came to pass on the next day, as they came down from the mountain, much people met him. 38 rAnd behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, behold my son: for he is all that I have. 39 And lo, a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth, and he teareth him, that he foameth, and hardly

departeth from him, when he hath 1bruised him. 40 Now I have besought thy disciples to cast him out, but they could not. 41 Then Jesus answered and said, O generation faithless, and crooked, how long now shall I be with you, and suffer you? bring thy son hither. 42 And while he was yet coming, the devil rent him, and tore him: and Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him to his father. 43 ¶ 1And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God: and while they all wondered at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44 1Mark these words diligently: sfor it shall come to pass, that the son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they understood not that word: for it was hid from them, so that they could not perceive it: and they feared to ask him of that word. 46 ¶ t,1Then there arose a disputation among them, which of them should be the greatest. 47 When Jesus saw the thoughts of their hearts, he took a little child, and set him by him, 48 And said unto them, Whosoever receiveth this little child in my Name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, he shall be great. 49 ¶ u,1And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy Name, and we forbad him, because he followeth thee not with us. 50 Then Jesus said unto him, Forbid ye him not: for he that is not against us, is with us. 51 ¶ 1And it came to pass, when the days were accomplished, that he should be received up, he 2settled himself fully to go to Jerusalem, 52 And sent messengers before him: and they went and entered into a town of the Samaritans, to prepare him lodging. 53 But they would not receive him, because his behavior was as though he would go to Jerusalem. 54 1And when his disciples, James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command, that fire come down from heaven, and consume them, even as vElijah did?

m Matt. 16:26

Mark 8:36

n Luke 12:9

Matt. 10:33

Mark 8:38 2 Tim. 2:12

o Matt. 16:28

Mark 9:1

p Matt. 17:2

Mark 9:2

q 2 Pet. 1:17

r Matt. 17:14

Mark 9:17

s Matt. 17:22

Mark 9:31

t Matt. 18:1

Mark 9:35

u Mark 9:38

v 2 Kings 1:10

2 Kings 12:13

9:28 1 Lest the disciples of Christ should be offended at the debas­ ing himself in his flesh, he teacheth them that it is voluntary, showing therewithall for a space the brightness of his glory. 9:31 1 What death he should die in Jerusalem. 9:36 1 Until Christ was risen again from the dead. 9:37 1 Christ is offended with nothing so much as with incredulity, although he bears with it for a time. 9:39 1 As it fareth in the falling sickness. 9:43 1 We have no cause to promise ourselves rest and quietness in this world, seeing that they themselves which seemed to fawn upon Christ, do shortly after crucify him. 9:44 1 Give diligent ear unto them, and when you have once heard

them, see that you keep them. 9:46 1 The end of ambition is ignomy; but the end of modest obedi­ ence is glory. 9:49 1 Extraordinary things are neither rashly to be allowed, nor condemned. 9:51 1 Christ goeth willingly to death. 2 Word for word: he hardened his face, that is, he resolved with himself to die, and therefore ventured upon his journey, and cast away all fear of death, and went on. 9:54 1 We must take heed of the immoderateness of zeal, and fond imitation, even in good causes, that whatsoever we do, we do it to God's glory, and the profit of our neighbor.

1033 Luke 10:17

55 But Jesus turned about, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not of what 1spirit ye are. 56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. Then they went to another town. 57 ¶ 1And it came to pass that as they went in the way, wa certain man said unto him, I will follow thee, Lord, whithersoever thou goest. 58 And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven nests, but the Son of man hath not whereon to lay his head. 59 1But he said unto another, Follow me. And the same said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 60 And Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury 1their dead: but go thou, and preach the kingdom of God. 61 1Then another said, I will follow thee, Lord: but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at mine house. 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man that putteth his hand to the plough, and looketh back, is apt to the kingdom of God. 10 1 The seventy disciples. 10 The unthankful cities charged with impiety. 17 The disciples returning home, are warned to be humble. 29, 30 Who is our neighbor. 38 Of Martha and her sister Mary.

1no man by the way. 5 eAnd into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. 6 And if 1the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him, if not, it shall turn to you again. 7 And in that house 1tarry still, eating and drinking such things as by them shall be set before you: ffor the laborer is worthy of his wages. Go not from house to house. 8 gBut into whatsoever city ye shall enter, if they receive you, 1eat such things as are set before you, 9 And heal the sick that are there, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come near unto you. 10 1But into whatsoever city ye shall enter, if they will not receive you, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, 11 Even the very hdust, which cleaveth on us of your city, we wipe off against you: notwithstanding know this, that the kingdom of God was come near unto you. 12 For I say to you, that it shall be easier in that day for them of Sodom, than for that city. 13 iWoe be to thee, Chorazin: woe be to thee, Bethsaida: for if the miracles had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while agone repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14 Therefore it shall be easier for Tyre, and Sidon, at the judgment, than for you. 15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell. 16 ¶ jHe that heareth you, heareth me: and he that despiseth you, despiseth me: and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me. 17 ¶ 1And the seventy turned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subdued to us 2through thy Name.

w Matt. 8:19

chapter 10

a Matt. 10:1

b Matt. 9:37

c Matt. 10:16

d 2 Kings 4:29

e Matt. 10:12

Mark 6:10

f Deut. 24:14

Matt. 10:10 1 Tim. 5:18

g Matt. 10:11

h Luke 9:5 Acts 33:51

Acts 18:6

i Matt. 11:21

j Matt. 10:40

John 13:20

1 After a,1these things, the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them, two and two before him into every city and place, whither he himself should come. 2 And he said unto them, bThe harvest is great, but the laborers are few: pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into his harvest. 3 c,1Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. 4 Bear no bag, neither scrip, nor shoes, and dsalute

9:55 1 So speak the Hebrews, that is, you know not what will, mind, and counsel you are of: so the gifts of God are called the spirit, because they are given of God's Spirit, and so are they, that are con­ trary to them, which proceed of the wicked spirit, as the spirit of cov­ etousness, of pride, and madness. 9:57 1 Such as follow Christ, must prepare themselves, to suffer all discommodities. 9:59 1 The calling of God ought to be preferred, without all contro­ versy before all duties that we owe to men. 9:60 1 Who notwithstanding that they live in this frail life of man, yet are strangers from the true life, which is everlasting and heavenly. 9:61 1 Such as follow Christ, must at once renounce all worldly cares. 10:1 1 The seventy are sent as the second forewarners, of the com­ ing of Christ. 10:3 1 The faithful ministers of the word are in this world as lambs among wolves: but if they be diligent to do their duty, he that sent them will also preserve them. 10:4 1 This is spoken after the manner of a figure, which men use, when they put down more in words, than is meant: usually among

the Hebrews, when they command a thing to be done speedily without delay, as 2 Kings 4:29: for otherwise courteous and gentle salutations, are points of Christian duty: as for the calling it was but for a season. 10:6 1 So speak the Hebrews: that is, he that favoreth the doctrine of peace and embraceth it. 10:7 1 Take up your lodging in that house, which ye first enter into, that is, be not careful for commodious lodging, as men do which purpose to stay long in a place: for here is not instituted that sol­ emn preaching of the Gospel, which was used afterward ,when the Churches were settled: but these are sent abroad to all the coasts of Judea, to give them to understand, that the last Jubilee is at hand. 10:8 1 Content yourselves with that meat that is set before you. 10:10 1 God is a most severe revenger of the ministry of his Gospel. 10:17 1 Neither the gift of miracles, neither what else soever excel­ lent gift, but only our election giveth us occasion of true joy: and the only publishing of the Gospel is the destruction of Satan. 2 For Christ's disciples used no absolute authority, but wrought such miracles as they did, by calling upon Christ's Name.

Luke 10:18 1034

18 And he said unto them, I saw Satan, like lightning, 1fall down from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on Serpents, and Scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall 1hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subdued unto you: but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. 21 ¶ 1That same hour rejoiced Jesus in the spirit, and said, I confess unto thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the 2wise and understanding, and hast revealed them to babes: even so, Father, because it so pleased thee. 3 22 1All things are given me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the son is, but the Father: neither who the Father is, save the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. 23 ¶ 1And he turned to his disciples, and said secretly, kBlessed are the eyes, which see that ye see. 24 For I tell you that many Prophets and Kings have desired to see those things, which ye see, and have not seen them: and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. 25 ¶ l,1Then behold, 2a certain Lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 And he said unto him, What is written in the Law? how readest thou? 27 And he answered and said, mThou shalt love thy Lord God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy thought, nand thy neighbor as thyself. 28 Then he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 1But he willing to 2justify himself, said unto Jesus, Who is then my neighbor? 30 And Jesus answered, and said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, and they robbed him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 Now so it fell out, that there came down a certain Priest that same way, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise also a Levite, when he was come

near to the place, went and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 33 Then a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came near unto him, and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds and poured in oil and wine, and put him on his own beast, and brought him to an Inn, and made provision for him. 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him, and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will recompense thee. 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves? 37 And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. 38 ¶ 1Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain town, and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his preaching. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Master, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore, that she help me. 41 And Jesus answered, and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou carest, and art troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful, Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her. 11 1 He teacheth his Apostles to pray. 14 The dumb devil driven out. 27 A woman of the company lifted up her voice. 29 The Jews require signs. 37 He being feasted of the Pharisee, reproveth the outward show of holiness.

k Matt. 13:16

l Matt. 22:35

Mark 12:28

m Deut. 6:5

n Lev. 19:18

chapter 11

a Matt. 6:9

1 And so it was, that as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 aAnd he said unto them, When ye pray, say, 1Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come: Let thy will be done, even in earth, as it is in heaven:

10:18 1 Paul placeth the devil and his angels, in the air, Eph. 6:12, and he is said to be cast down from thence by force when his power is abolished by the voice of the Gospel. 10:19 1 Shall do you wrong. 10:21 1 The Church is contemptible, if we behold the outward face of it, but the wisdom of God is not so marvelous, in any thing, as in it. 2 Of this world. 3 Then he turned to his disciples, and said, Is read in some copies. 10:22 1 Whosoever seeketh the Father without the Son, wandereth out of the way. 10:23 1 The difference of the old Testament and the new consisteth in the measure of revelation.

10:25 1 Faith doth not take away, but establisheth the doctrine of the Law. 2 One of them that professed himself to be learned in the rites and laws of Moses. 10:29 1 All they are comprehended in the name of our neighbor, by the Law, whomsoever we may help. 2 That is, to vouch his righteousness, or show, that he was just, that is, void of all faults: and James 5:1 useth the word of justification in this sense. 10:38 1 Christ careth not to be entertained delicately, but to be heard diligently, that is it which he especially requireth. 11:2 1 A form of true prayer.

1035 Luke 11:32

cast out devils 1through Beelzebub? 19 If I through Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore shall they be your judges. 20 But if I by the 1finger of God cast out devils, doubtless the kingdom of God is come unto you. 21 When a strong man armed keepeth his 1palace, the things that he possesseth, are in peace. 22 But when a stronger than he cometh upon him, and overcometh him: he taketh from him all his armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. 23 1He that is not with me, is against me: and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth. 24 h,1When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest: and when he findeth none, he saith, I will return unto mine house whence I came out. 25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. 26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits worse than himself: and they enter in, and dwell there: iso the last state of that man is worse than the first. 27 ¶ 1And it came to pass as he said these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. 28 But he said, Yea, rather blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 29 ¶ j,1And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is a wicked generation: they seek a sign, and there shall no sign be given them, but the sign of kJonah the Prophet. 30 For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites: so shall also the son of man be to this generation. 31 lThe Queen of the South shall rise in judgment, with the men of this generation, and shall condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. 32 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they mrepented at the preaching of Jonah: and behold, a greater than Jonah is here.

3 Our daily bread give us 1for the day: 4 And forgive us our sins: for even we forgive every man that is indebted to us: And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil. 5 ¶ 1Moreover he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves? 6 For a friend of mine is come out of the way to me, and I have nothing to set before him: 7 And he within should answer, and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed: I cannot rise and give them to thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he would not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet doubtless because of his 1importunity, he would rise and give him as many as he needed. 9 bAnd I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 cFor everyone that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. 11 dIf a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12 Or if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? 13 If ye then which are evil, can give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the holy Ghost to them that desire him? 14 ¶ eThen he cast out a devil which was dumb: and when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake, and the people wondered. 15 1But some of them said, fHe casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others tempted him, seeking of him a sign from heaven. 17 1But he knew their thoughts, and said unto them, gEvery kingdom divided against itself, shall be desolate, and an house divided against an house, falleth. 18 So if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand, because ye say that I

b Matt. 7:7 Matt. 21:22 Mark 11:24 John 14:13 John 16:23

James 1:5

c Matt. 7:8

d Matt. 7:9

e Matt. 9:32

Matt. 12:22

f Matt. 9:34

Matt. 12:24

Mark 3:22

g Matt. 12:25

Mark 3:24

h Matt. 12:43

i Heb. 6:4 2 Pet. 2:20

j Matt. 12:38-39

k Jonah 1:12

l 1 Kings 10:1

2 Chron. 9:1

m Jonah 3:5

11:3 1 That is, as much as is needful for us this day, whereby we are not debarred to have an honest care for the maintenance of our lives; but that carping care, which killeth a number of men, is cut off and restrained. 11:5 1 We must pray with faith. 11:8 1 Word for word, impudency: but that impudency which is spo­ ken of here, is not to be found fault withall, but is very commendable before God, for he liketh well of such importunity. 11:15 1 An example of horrible blindness, and such as cannot be healed, when as upon an evil conscience, and pretended malice, the power of God is blasphemed. 11:17 1 The true way to know the true Christ, from the false, is this, that the true Christ hath no accord or agreement with Satan: And it

remaineth that after we know him, we acknowledge him. 11:18 1 By the name and power of Beelzebub. 11:20 1 That is, by the power of God: so it is said, Exod. 8:19. 11:21 1 The word signifieth properly an open and void room before an house, and so by translation is taken for noblemen's houses. 11:23 1 Against indifferent men, and such as love to have a mean, which seek means to reconcile Christ and Satan together. 11:24 1 He that doth not continue, is in worse case, than he that never began. 11:27 1 Christ seeketh not praise in himself, but in our salvation. 11:29 1 They that are fond desireres of miracles, instead of miracles shall receive punishment.

Luke 11:33 1036

33 ¶ n,1No man when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a privy place, neither under a bushel: but on a candlestick, that they which come in, may see the light. 34 oThe light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, then is thy whole body light: but if thine eye be evil, then thy body is dark. 35 Take heed therefore, that the light which is in thee, be not darkness. 36 If therefore thy whole body shall be light, having no part dark, then shall all be light, even as when a candle doth light thee with the brightness. 37 ¶ 1And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down at the table. 38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed before dinner. 39 pAnd the Lord said to him, Indeed ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup, and of the platter: but the inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. 40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without, make that which is within also? 41 Therefore, give alms 1of those things which you have, and behold, all things shall be clean unto you. 42 1But woe be to you, Pharisees: for ye 2tithe the mint and the rue, and 3all manner herbs, and pass over

that walk over them, perceive not. 45 ¶ 1Then answered one of the Lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou puttest us to rebuke also. 46 And he said, Woe be to you also, ye Lawyers: sfor ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers. 47 1Woe be to you: tfor ye build the sepulchers of the Prophets, and your fathers killed them. 48 Truly 1ye bear witness, and allow the deeds of your fathers: for they killed them, and ye build their sepulchers. 49 Therefore said the wisdom of God, I will send them Prophets and Apostles, and of them they shall slay, and 1persecute away, 50 That the blood of all the Prophets, 1shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation, 51 From the blood of uAbel unto the blood of vZechariah, which was slain between the altar and the Temple: verily I say unto you, it shall be required of this generation. 52 1Woe be to you, Lawyers: for ye have 2taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that came in, ye forbade. 53 1And as he said these things unto them, the Scribes and Pharisees began to urge him sore, and to 2provoke him to speak of many things, 54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something of his mouth, whereby they might accuse him. 12 1 The leaven of the Pharisee. 5 Who is to be feared. 8 To confess Christ. 16 The parable of

n Luke 8:16

Matt. 5:15 Mark 4:21

o Matt. 6:22

p Matt. 23:25

q Luke 20:26

Matt. 23:6 Mark 12:38-39

r Matt. 23:27

s Matt. 23:4

Acts 15:10

t Matt. 23:29

u Gen. 4:8

v 2 Chron. 24:21

4judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to have left the other undone. 43 q,1Woe be to you, Pharisees: for ye love the uppermost seats in the Synagogues, and greetings in the markets. 44 1Woe be to you, Scribes and Pharisees hypocrites: rfor ye are as graves which appear not, and the men

11:33 1 Our minds are therefore lightened with the knowledge of God, that we should give light unto others, and therefore our chiefest labor ought to be to pray for that light. 11:37 1 The service of God consisteth not in outward cleanliness, and devised rites or ceremonies, but in the spiritual righteousness of the heart, and charity. 11:41 1 That is, according to your abilities as who would say, instead of your extortions, which hindered you, that you could not eat cleanly, use charity, and accordingly as your ability shall serve you, be good to the poor, and so shall that, that is within the platter, be sanctified though the platter be unwashed. 11:42 1 It is the propense of hypocrites, to stand stoutly for little trifles, and let pass greater matters. 2 You decide by God's Law that the tenth part is due to be paid. 3 Of all kind of herbs some, as Augustine expoundeth it in his Enchiridion to Laurence, chap. 99, where he showeth in like sort how that place of Paul, 1 Tim. 2:4, God will have all men to be saved, is to be expoundeth after the same manner. 4 That is to say, that that is right and reason to do: for this word, Judgment, containeth the commandments of the second table, and the other words, The love of God, contain the first.

11:43 1 Hypocrisy and ambition are commonly joined together. 11:44 1 Hypocrites deceive men with an outward show. 11:45 1 Hypocrites are very severe against other men, but think all things lawful to themselves. 11:47 1 Hypocrites honor those saints when they are dead, whom they most cruelly persecute, when they were alive. 11:48 1 When you persecute God's servants, like mad men, even as your fathers did, though you color it with a pretence of godliness, yet notwithstanding, in that you beautify the sepulchers of the Prophets, what do you else, but glory in your fathers' cruelty, and set up monu­ ments (as it were) in glory and triumph of it? 11:49 1 They shall so vex them and trouble them, that at length they shall banish them. 11:50 1 That you may be called to an account for it, yea, and be pun­ ished, for the shedding of that blood of the Prophet. 11:52 1 They have of long time chiefly hindered the people, from entering into the knowledge of God, which ought to be the door­ keepers of the Church. 2 You have hidden and taken away, so that it cannot be found anywhere. 11:53 1 The more the world is reprehended, the worse it is, and yet must we not betray the truth.

1037 Luke 12:22

11 g,1And when they shall bring you unto the Synagogues, and unto the rulers and Princes, take no thought how, or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall speak. 12 For the holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour, what ye ought to say. 13 1And one of the company said unto him, Master, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge, or a divider over you? 15 Wherefore he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of 1covetousness: for though a man have abundance, yet his 2life standeth not in his riches. 16 1And he put forth a parable unto them, saying, The 2ground of a certain rich man brought forth fruits plenteously. 17 Therefore he 1thought with himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where I may lay up my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do, I will pull down my barns, and build greater, and therein will I gather all my fruits, and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years, live at ease, eat, drink, and 1take thy pastime. 20 But God said unto him, O fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul from thee: then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that gathereth riches 1to himself, and is not rich in God. 22 1And he spake unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, hTake no thought for your life, what ye shall eat: neither for your body, what ye shall put on.

the rich man whose land was very fertile. 21 Not to care for earthly things. 31 But to seek the kindom of God. 39 The thief in the night. 51 Debate for the Gospel's sake.

chapter 12

a Matt. 16:5

Mark 8:14

b Matt. 10:26

Mark 4:22

1 In a,1the meantime, there gathered together 2an innumerable multitude of people, so that they trod one another: and he began to say unto his disciples first, Take heed to yourselves of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 bFor there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed: neither hid, that shall not be known. 3 Wherefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness, it shall be heard in the light: and that which ye have spoken in the ear, in secret places, shall be preached on the houses. 4 c,1And I say unto you, my friends, be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that are not able to do anymore. 5 But I will 1forewarn you, whom ye shall fear: fear him which after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell: yea, I say unto you, him fear. 6 Are not five sparrows bought for two farthings, and yet not one of them is forgotten before God? 7 dYea, and all the hairs of your head are numbered: fear not therefore: ye are more of value than many sparrows. 8 e,1Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man confess also before the Angels of God. 9 But he that shall deny me before men, shall be denied before the Angels of God. 10 fAnd whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that shall blaspheme the holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven.

c Matt. 20:28

d 1 Sam. 14:45

Acts 27:34

e Luke 9:26 Matt. 10:32

Mark 8:38 2 Tim. 1:12

f Matt. 17:31

Mark 3:28 1 John 5:15

g Matt. 10:19

Mark 13:11

h Matt. 6:25

1 Pet. 5:7 Ps. 55:22

2 They proposed many questions to him, to draw something out of his mouth, which they might traitorously carp at. 12:1 1 The faithful teachers of God's word, which are appointed by him for his people, must both take good heed of them, which cor­ rupt the purity of doctrine with goodly glosses, and also take pains through the help of God, to set forth sincere doctrine, openly and without fear. 2 Word for word, ten thousands of people, a certain number for an uncertain. 12:4 1 Although hypocrites have princes to execute their cruelty, yet there is no cause why we could be afraid of them, the least iota that may be, seeing they can do nothing, but what pleaseth God, and God wills not anything that may be against the salvation of his elect. 12:5 1 He warneth them of dangers that presently hang over their heads, for those that come upon the sudden, do make the greater wound. 12:8 1 Great is the reward of a constant confession: and horrible is the punishment of the denying of Christ, yea impossible to be called back again shall the punishment be, if upon set purpose, both with mouth and heart we blaspheme a known truth. 12:11 1 It is a great and hard conflict to confess the truth, yet he that can do all things, and is almighty, will not be wanting to the weakest which strive and contend in his appointed time.

12:13 1 Christ would not for three causes be a judge to divide an inheritance. First, for that he would not foster up and cherish the fleshly opinion that the Jews had of Messiah: Secondly for that he would distinguish the civil governance, from the Ecclesiastical: Thirdly, to teach us to beware of them which abuse the show of the gospel, and also the name of ministers, to their own private com­ modities. 12:15 1 By covetousness is meant, that greedy desire to get, com­ monly with other men's hurt. 2 God is the author and preserver of man's life; goods are not. 12:16 1 There are none more mad, than rich men which hang upon their riches. 2 Or rather country, for here is set forth a man that possesseth not a piece of ground only, but an whole country, as they do, which join house to house, and field to field, Isa. 5:8. 12:17 1 Made his reckoning within himself, which is the property of covetous churls that spend their life in those trifles. 12:19 1 Be merry and make good cheer. 12:21 1 Caring for no man but for himself, and minding to trust in himself. 12:22 1 An earnest thinking upon the providence of God, is a pres­ ent remedy against the most foolish and pining carefulness of men for this life.

Luke 12:23 1038

23 The life is more than meat: and the body more than the raiment. 24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap: which neither have storehouse nor barn, and yet God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than fowls? 25 And which of you with taking thought, can add to his stature one cubit? 26 If ye then be not able to do the least thing, why take ye thought for the remnant? 27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they labor not, neither spin they: yet I say unto you, that Solomon himself in all his royalty was not clothed like one of these. 28 If then God so clothe the grass which is today in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? 29 Therefore ask not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither 1hang you in suspense. 30 For all such things the people of the world seek for: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. 31 1But rather seek ye after the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be cast upon you. 32 1Fear not, little flock: for it is your Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 ¶ i,1Sell that ye have, and give 2alms: make you bags which wax not old: a treasure that can never fail in heaven, where no thief cometh neither moth corrupteth. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your hearts be also. 35 ¶ j,1Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning, 36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. 37 Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he cometh shall find waking: verily I say unto you, he will gird himself about, and make them to sit down at table, and will come forth, and serve them. 38 And if he come in the second watch, or come

in the third watch, and shall find them so, blessed are those servants. 39 kNow understand this, that if the good man of the house had known at what hour the thief would have come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be dug through. 40 1Be ye also prepared therefore: for the Son of man will come at an hour when ye think not. 41 Then Peter said unto him, Master, tellest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? 42 And the Lord said, Who is a faithful steward and wise, whom the master shall make ruler over his household, to give them their 1portion of meat in season? 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his master when he cometh, shall find so doing. 44 Of a truth, I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45 But if that servant say in his heart, My master doth defer his coming, and shall begin to smite the servants, and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken, 46 The master of that servant will come in a day when he thinketh not, and at an hour when he is not aware of, and will cut him off, and give him his portion with the unbelievers. 47 ¶ And that servant that knew his master's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. 48 But he that knew it not, and yet did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes: for unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required, and to whom men much commit, 1the more of him will they ask. 49 ¶ 1I am come to put fire on the earth, and what is my desire, if it be already kindled? 50 Notwithstanding I must be baptized with a baptism, and how am I grieved till it be ended? 51 lThink ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, nay, but rather debate. 52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

i Matt. 6:20

j 1 Pet. 1:13

k Matt. 24:43

Rev. 26:15

Rev. 3:3

l Matt. 10:34

12:29 1 A Metaphor taken of things that hang in the air, for they that are careful for this worldly life, and hang upon the arm of man, have always wavering and doubtful minds, swaying sometimes this way, and sometimes that way. 12:31 1 They shall lack nothing, which are careful for the kingdom of heaven. 12:32 1 It is a foolish thing not to look for small things, at his hands, which giveth us freely the greatest things. 12:33 1 A godly bountifulness is a ready way to get true riches. 2 This is the figure Metonymy, for by this word, Alms, is meant that compassion and friendliness of an heart that tendereth the misery and poor estate of man, and showeth forth itself by some gift, and hath the name given it in the Greek tongue, of mercy and compas­

sion: and therefore he is said to give alms, who parteth with some thing to another, and giveth to the poor, showing thereby, that he pitieth their poor estate. 12:35 1 The life of the faithful servants of God, in this world is a certain watchful peregrination, having the light of the word going before it. 12:40 1 None have more need to watch, than they that have some degree of honor in the household of God. 12:42 1 That is, every month such measure of corn as was appointed them. 12:48 1 More than of him to whom so much was not given. 12:49 1 The Gospel is the only cause of peace between the goodly, and so is it the occasion of great trouble among the wicked.

1039 Luke 13:17

53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father: the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother: the mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. 54 ¶ m,1Then said he to the people, When ye see a cloud 2rise out of the West, straightway ye say, A shower cometh: and so it is. 55 And when ye see the South wind blow, ye say, that it will be hot: and it cometh to pass. 56 Hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the earth, and of the sky: but why discern ye not this time? 57 1Yea, and why judge ye not of yourselves what is right? 58 ¶ nWhile thou goest with thine adversary to the ruler, as thou art in the way, give diligence in the way, that thou mayest be delivered from him, lest he draw thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the 1jailer, and the jailer cast thee into prison. 59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the utmost mite. 13 Of the Galileans, 4 and those that were slain under Siloam. 6 The fig tree that bare no fruit. 11 The woman vexed with the spirit of infirmity, that is, with a disease brought on her by Satan, is healed. 19 The parable of the grain of mustard seed. 21 Of leaven. 23 How few shall be saved. 31 Herod that Fox.

above all men that dwell in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, nay: but except ye amend your lives, ye shall all likewise perish. 6 ¶ 1He spake also this parable, A certain man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard: and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 Then said he to the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, this three years have I come and sought fruit of this fig tree, and find none: cut it down: why keepeth it also the ground 1barren? 8 And he answered, and said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I dig round about it, and dung it. 9 And if it bear fruit, well: if not, then after thou shalt cut it down. 10 ¶ 1And he taught in one of the Synagogues on the Sabbath day. 11 And behold, there was a woman which had a 1spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could not lift up herself in any wise. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said to her, Woman, thou art 1loosed from thy disease. 13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight again, and glorified God. 14 1And the 2ruler of the Synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus healed on the Sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day. 15 Then answered him the Lord, and said, Hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the Sabbath day loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to the water? 16 And ought not this daughter of Abraham, whom Satan had bound, lo, eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day? 17 And when he said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: but all the people rejoiced at all the excellent things that were done by him.

m Matt. 16:2

n Matt. 15:25

1 There 1were certain men present at the same season, that showed him of the Galileans, whose blood 2Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answered, and said unto them, Suppose ye, that these Galileans were greater sinners than all the other Galileans, because they have suffered such things? 3 I tell you, nay: but except ye amend your lives, ye shall all likewise perish. 4 Or think you that those eighteen, upon whom the tower in 1Siloam fell, and slew them, were sinners

12:54 1 Men which are very quick of sight in earthly things, are blind in those things which pertain to the heavenly life, and that through their own malice. 2 Which appeareth, and gathereth itself together in that part of the air. 12:57 1 Men that are blinded with the love of themselves, and there­ fore are detestable and stubborn, shall bear the reward of their folly. 12:58 1 To him that had to demand and gather the amerciaments which they were condemned unto that had wrongfully troubled men: moreover, the magistrate's officers make them which are condemned, pay that, that they owe, yea, and oftentimes if they be obstinate, they do not only take the cost and charge of them, but also imprison them. 13:1 1 We must not rejoice at the just punishment of others, but rather be instructed thereby to repentance. 2 Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, almost ten years, and about the fourth year of his government, which might be about the fifteenth year of Tiberius' reign, Christ finished the work of our

redemption by his death. 13:4 1 To wit, in the place, or river: for Siloam was a small river, from whence the conduits of the city came, whereof John 9:7 and Isa. 8:6, and therefore it was a tower or castle, built upon the conduit side, which fell down suddenly, and killed some. 13:6 1 Great and longsuffering is the patience of God, but yet so that at length he executed judgment. 13:7 1 Maketh the ground barren in that part, which otherwise were good for vines. 13:10 1 Christ came to deliver us from the bands of Satan. 13:11 1 Troubled with a disease which Satan brought. 13:12 1 For Satan had the woman bound, as if she had been in chains, insomuch that for eighteen years space she could not hold up her head. 13:14 1 A lively image of hypocrisy, and reward thereof. 2 One of the rulers of the Synagogue, for it appeareth by Mark 5:22 and Acts 13:15 that there were many rulers of the Synagogue.

Luke 13:18 1040

18 ¶ aThen said he, What is the kingdom of God like? or whereto shall I compare it? 19 1It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew, and waxed a great tree, and the fowls of the heaven made nests in the branches thereof. 20 ¶ bAnd again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of flour, till all was leavened. 22 ¶ c,1And he went through all cities and towns, teaching, and journeying towards Jerusalem. 23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that shall be saved? And he said unto them, 24 dStrive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 25 When the good man of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye began to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are, 26 1Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. 27 eBut he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are: depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. 28 1There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the Prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out at doors. 29 Then shall come many from the 1East, and from the West, and from the North, and from the South, and shall sit at Table in the kingdom of God. 30 fAnd behold, there are last, which shall be first, and there are first, which shall be last. 31 1The same day there came certain Pharisees, and said unto him, Depart, and go hence: for Herod will kill thee.

32 Then said he unto them, Go ye and tell that 1fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and will heal still 2today, and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be 3perfected. 33 1Nevertheless I must walk today, and tomorrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a Prophet should perish out of Jerusalem. 34 gO Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the Prophets, and stonest them that are sent to thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, as the hen gathered her 1brood under her wings, and ye would not. 35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I tell you, ye shall not see me until the time come that ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. 14 The dropsy healed on the Sabbath. 8 The chief place: at banquets. 12 The poor must be called to our feasts. 16 Of those that were bid to the great supper. 23 Some compelled to come in. 28 One about to build a tower.

chapter 13

a Matt. 13:31

Mark 4:31

b Matt. 13:33

c Matt. 9:35

Mark 6:6

d Matt. 7:13

e Mark 7:23

Mark 25:41

Ps. 6:8

f Matt. 19:30

Matt. 20:16 Mark 10:31

g Matt. 23:37

1 And 1it came to pass that when he was entered into the house of 2one of the chief Pharisees on the Sabbath day, to eat bread, they watched him. 2 And behold, there was a certain man before him, which had the dropsy. 3 Then Jesus answering, spake unto the Lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day? 4 And they held their peace. Then he took him, and healed him, and let him go, 5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass, or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the Sabbath day? 6 And they could not answer him again to those things. 7 ¶ 1He spake also a parable to the guests, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms, and said unto them, 8 When thou shalt be bidden of any man to a

13:19 1 God beginneth his kingdom with small beginnings, that the unlooked for proceeding of it may better set forth his power. 13:22 1 Against them which had rather err with many, than go right with a few, and by that means through their own slowness, are shut out of the kingdom of God. 13:26 1 He is in vain in the Church, which is not of the Church, which thing the cleanness of life showeth. 13:28 1 The casting off of the Jews, and the calling of the Gentiles is foretold. 13:29 1 From all the quarters of the world, and these are four of the chiefest. 13:31 1 We must go forward in the case of our calling, through the midst of terrors, whether they be true or fained. 13:32 1 That deceitful and treacherous man. 2 That is, a small time, and Theophylact saith, it is a proverb: or else, by Today, we may understand the time that now is, and by Tomor­

row, the time to come, meaning thereby all the time of his ministry and office. 3 To wit, when the sacrifice for sin is ended. 13:33 1 There are nowhere more cruel enemies of the godly, than they which are within the Sanctuary and Church itself: but God seeth it, and will in his time have an account of it. 13:34 1 Word for word, the nest: now the brood of chickens is the nest. 14:1 1 The Law of the very Sabbath ought not to hinder the offices of charity. 2 Either one of the Elders, whom they called the Sanhedrin, or one of the chiefs of the Synagogue, John 7:48, for this word Pharisee was the name of a sect, though it appears by the whole history that the Pharisees were in great credit. 14:7 1 The reward of pride is ignomy and the reward of true modesty is glory.

1041 Luke 15:2

wedding, set not thyself down in the chiefest place, lest a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him, 9 And he that bade both him and thee, come, and say to thee, Give this man room, and thou then begin with shame to take the lowest room. 10 aBut when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room, that when he that bade thee, cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, sit up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at table with thee. 11 bFor whosoever exalteth himself, shall be brought low, and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted. 12 ¶ 1Then said he also to him that had bidden him, cWhen thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor the rich neighbors, lest they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee. 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame and the blind, 14 And thou shalt be blessed, because they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. 15 ¶ Now when one of them that sat at table heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that eateth bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he to him, dA certain man made a great supper, and bade many, 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come: for all things are now ready. 18 1But they all with 2one mind began to make excuse: The first said unto him, I have bought a farm, and I must needs go out and see it: I pray thee have me excused. 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. 21 So that servant returned, and showed his master these things. Then was the good man of the house angry, and said to his servant, Go out quickly into the 1streets and lanes of the city, and bring in

hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. 23 Then the master said to the servant, Go out into the highways, and hedges, and compel them to come in, that mine house may be filled. 24 For I say unto you, that none of those men which were bidden, shall taste of my supper. 25 1Now there went great multitudes with him, and he turned and said unto them, 26 eIf any man come to me, and 1hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters: yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 f,1And whosoever beareth not his cross, and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you minding to build a tower, 1sitting not down before, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to perform it, 29 Lest that after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to perform it, all that behold it, begin to mock him, 30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to make an end. 31 Or what King going to make war against another King, sitteth not down first, and taketh counsel, whether he be able with ten thousand, to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? 32 Or else while he is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth peace. 33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you, that for­sak­ eth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. 34 g,1Salt is good: but if salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? 35 It is neither meet for the land, nor yet for the dunghill, but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 15 The parable of the lost sheep. 8 Of the groat, 12 And of the prodigal son.

chapter 14

a Prov. 25:7

b Luke 28:14

Matt. 23:12

c Prov. 3:27

Job 4:7

d Matt. 22:8

Rev. 19:9

e Matt. 10:47

f Luke 9:23 Matt. 16:24

Mark 8:34

g Matt. 5:13

Mark 9:50

1 Then 1resorted unto 2him 3all the Publicans and sinners, to hear him. 2 Therefore the Pharisees and Scribes mur-

14:12 1 Against them which lavish out their goods either ambi­ tiously, or for hope of recompence, whereas Christian charity respect­ eth only the glory of God, and the profit of our neighbor. 14:18 1 The most part even of them to whom God hath revealed himself are so mad, that such helps as they have received of God, they willingly turn into lets and hindrances. 2 As of set purpose, and a thing agreed upon before, for though they allege several causes, yet all of them agree in this, that they have their excuses, that they may not come to supper. 14:21 1 Wide and broad quarters. 14:25 1 Even those affections, which are of themselves worthy of praise and commendation, must be ruled and ordered, that godli­

ness may have the upper hand and preeminence. 14:26 1 If the matter stands between God and him, as Theophylact saith: and therefore these words are not spoken simply, but by comparison. 14:27 1 The true followers of Christ must at once build and fight, and therefore be ready and prepared to suffer all kinds of miseries. 14:28 1 At home, and casteth all his costs before he begin the work. 14:34 1 The disciples of Christ must be wise, both for themselves and for others: otherwise they become the most foolish of all. 15:1 1 Or, draw near. 2 We must not despair of them, which have gone out of the way, but according to the example of Christ, we must take great pains about them. 3 Some Publicans and sinners came to Christ from all quarters.

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mured, saying, He receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 Then spake he this parable to them, saying, 4 aWhat man of you having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders with joy. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me: for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven for one sinner that converteth, more than for ninety and nine just men, which need none amendment of life. 8 Either what woman having ten groats, if she lose one groat, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends, and neighbors, saying, Rejoice with me: for I have found the groat which I had lost. 10 Likewise I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the Angels of God, for one sinner that converteth. 11 ¶ 1He said moreover, A certain man had two sons, 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of the goods that falleth to me. So he divided unto them his substance. 13 So not many days after, when the younger son had gathered all together, he took his journey into a far country, and there he wasted his goods with riotous living. 14 Now when he had spent all, there arose a great dearth throughout that land, and he began to be in necessity. 15 Then he went and clave to a citizen of that country, and he sent him to his farm, to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine ate: but no man gave them him. 17 1Then he came to himself, and said, How many hired servants at my father's have bread enough, and I die for hunger? 18 I will rise and go to my father, and say unto him, Father, I have sinned against 1heaven, and

before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thine hired servants. 20 So he arose and came to his father, and when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 1And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 Then the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet, 23 And bring the fat calf, and kill him, and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again: and he was lost, but he is found. And they began to be merry. 25 1Now the elder brother was in the field, and when he came and drew near to the house, he heard melody, and dancing, 26 And called one of his servants, and asked what those things meant. 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come, and thy father hath killed the fat calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. 28 Then he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him. 29 But he answered, and said to his father, Lo, these many years have I done thee service, neither brake I at anytime thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends. 30 But when this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy goods with harlots, thou hast for his sake killed the fat calf. 31 And he said unto him, Son thou art ever with me, and all that I have, is thine. It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again: and he was lost, but he is found. 16 1 The parable of the steward accused to his master. 13 To serve two masters. 16 The law and the Prophets. 19 Of Dives and Lazarus.

chapter 15

a Matt. 18:12

1 And he said also unto his disciples, 1There was

15:11 1 Men by their voluntary falling from God, having spoiled themselves of the benefits which they received of him, cast them­ selves headlong into infinite calamities: but God of his singular good­ ness, offering himself freely to them, whom he called to repentance, through the greatness of their misery wherewith they were tamed, doth not only gently receive them, but also enricheth them with far greater gifts, and blesseth them with the chiefest bliss. 15:17 1 The beginning of repentance is the acknowledging of the mercy of God, which stirreth us to hope well. 15:18 1 Against God, because he is said to dwell in heaven.

15:21 1 In true repentance there is a feeling of our sins, joined with sorrow and shame, from whence springeth a confession, after which followeth forgiveness. 15:25 1 Such as truly fear God, desire to have all men to be their fellows. 16:1 1 Seeing that men oftentimes purchase friendship to them­ selves, by other men's costs, it is a shame for us, if with a free and liberal bestowing of the goods which the Lord hath given us to that purpose, we do not please him, nor procure the good will of our neighbors, seeing that by this only means, riches, which are often­ times occasions of sin, are turned to another end and purpose.

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13 a,1No servant can serve two masters: for either he shall hate the one, and love the other: or else he shall lean to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and riches. 14 All these things heard the Pharisees also which were covetous, and they scoffed at him. 15 1Then he said unto them, Ye are they, which justify yourselves before men: but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is abomination in the sight of God. 16 b,1The Law and the Prophets endured until John: and since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. 17 cNow it is more easy that heaven and earth should pass away, than that one tittle of the Law should fall. 18 ¶ dWhosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, commiteth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her 1that is put away from her husband, commiteth adultery. 19 ¶ 1There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in 2purple and fine linen, and fared well and delicately every day. 20 Also there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate full of sores, 21 And desired to be refreshed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table: yea, and the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it was so that the beggar died, and was carried by the Angels into Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried. 23 And being in hell in torments, 1he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 Then he cried, and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue: for I

a certain rich man, which had a steward, and he was accused unto him, that he wasted his goods. 2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship: for thou mayest be no longer steward. 3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my master taketh away from me the stewardship. I cannot dig, and to beg I am ashamed. 4 I know what I will do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. 5 Then called he unto him everyone of his master's debtors, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my master? 6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said to him, Take thy writing, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. 7 Then said he to another, How much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. Then he said to him, Take thy writing and write fourscore. 8 And the Lord commended 1the unjust steward, because he had done wisely. Wherefore the 2children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 9 And I say unto you, Make you friends with the riches 1of iniquity, that when ye shall want, they may receive you into everlasting 2habitations. 10 1He that is faithful in the least, he is also faithful in much: and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much. 11 If then ye have not been faithful in the wicked riches, who will trust you in the 1true treasure? 12 And if ye have not been faithful in 1another man's goods, who shall give you that which is yours?

chapter 16

a Matt. 6:24

b Matt. 11:1

c Matt. 5:18

d Matt. 5:32

Matt. 19:9 1 Cor. 7:11

16:13 1 No man can love God and riches together. 16:15 1 Our sins are not hidden to God, although they be hidden to men, yea although they be hidden to them whose sins they are. 16:16 1 The Pharisees despised the excellency of the new Covenant, in respect of the old, being ignorant of the perfect righteousness of the Law, and how false expounders they were of the Law, Christ declareth by the seventh Commandment. 16:18 1 They that gather by this place, that a man cannot be mar­ ried again after that he hath put away his wife for adultery, while she liveth, reason fondly: for Christ speaketh of those divorces which the Jews used, of which sort we cannot take the divorcement for adul­ tery, for adulterers were put to death by the law. 16:19 1 The end of the poverty and misery of the godly, shall be everlasting joy: as the end of riotousness and cruel pride of the rich shall be everlasting misery, without all hope of mercy. 2 Very gorgeously and sumptuously, for purple garments were costly, and this fine linen which was a kind of linen that came out of Achaia, was as dear as gold. 16:23 1 Heavenly and spiritual things are expressed, and set forth under colors and resemblances fit for our senses.

16:8 1 This parable doth not approve the steward's naughty deal­ ing, for it was every theft: but parables are set forth, to show a thing covertly, and as it were under a figure to represent the truth, though it agree not thoroughly with the matter itself: so that Christ meaneth by this parable to teach us, that worldly men are more heady in the affairs of this world, than the children of God are careful for everlasting life. 2 Men that are given to this present life, contrary to whom the chil­ dren of light are set: St. Paul calls those spiritual, and the other carnal. 16:9 1 This is not spoken of goods that are evil gotten, for God will have our bountifulness to the poor, proceed and come from a good fountain: but he calleth those riches of iniquity, which men use naughtily. 2 To wit, the poor Christians: for they are the inheritors of these Tabernacles, Theophylact. 16:10 1 We ought to take heed that for abusing our earthly function and duty, we be not deprived of heavenly gifts: for how can they use spiritual gifts aright, who abuse worldly things? 16:11 1 That is, heavenly and true riches: which are contrary to worldly and flitting substance. 16:12 1 In worldly goods, which are called other men's, because they are committed to our credit.

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6 And the Lord said, cIf ye had faith, as much as is 1a grain of mustard seed, and should say unto this mulberry tree, Pluck thyself up by the roots, and plant thyself in the sea, it should even obey you. 7 ¶ 1Who is it also of you, that having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, would say unto him by and by, when he were come from the field, Go, and sit down at table, 8 And would not rather say to him, Dress wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken, and afterward eat thou, and drink thou? 9 Doth he thank that servant, because he did that which was commanded unto him? I trow not. 10 1So likewise ye, when ye have done all those things, which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. 11 ¶ 1And so it was when he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria, and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain town, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their voices and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, dGo, show yourselves unto the Priests. And it came to pass, that as they went, they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice praised God, 16 And fell down on his face at his feet, and gave him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And Jesus answered, and said, Are there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There is none found that returned to give God praise, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way, thy faith hath saved thee. 20 ¶ 1And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them, and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with 2observation.

am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy pleasures, and likewise Lazarus pains: now therefore is he comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 Besides all this, between you and us there is a great gulf set, so that they which would go from hence to you, cannot: neither can they come from thence to us. 27 1Then he said, I pray thee therefore father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house, 28 (For I have five brethren) that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham said unto him, They have Moses and the Prophets: let them hear them. 30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one came unto them from the dead, they will amend their lives. 31 Then he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rise from the dead again. 17 1 Offenses. 3 We must forgive him that trespasseth against us. 10 We are unprofitable servants. 11 Of the ten lepers. 20 Of the coming of the kingdom of heaven. 33 False Christs. 36 After what manner Christ's coming shall be.

chapter 17

a Matt. 18:7

Mark 9:42

b Matt. 18:28

c Matt. 17:20

d Lev. 14:2

1 Then said he to his disciples, a,1It cannot be avoided, but that offences will come, but woe be to him by whom they come. 2 It is better for him that a great millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea, then that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 ¶ 1Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him: and if he repent, forgive him. 4 bAnd though he sin against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, it repenteth me, thou shalt forgive him. 5 ¶ 1And the Apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

16:27 1 Seeing that we have a most sure rule to live by, laid forth unto us in the word of God, rashly and vainly do men seek for other revelation. 17:1 1 The Church is of necessity subject to offences, but the Lord will not suffer them unpunished, if any of the least be offended. 17:3 1 Our reprehensions must be just, and proceed of love and charity. 17:5 1 God will never be utterly lacking to the Godly (although he be not so perfectly with them, as they would) even in those difficulties, which cannot be overcome by man's reason. 17:6 1 If you had no more faith, but the quantity of the grain of mus­ tard seed. 17:7 1 Seeing that God may challenge unto himself of right, both us and all that is ours, he can be debtor unto us for nothing, although we labor manfully even unto death.

17:10 1 The most perfect keeping of the Law, which we can perform, deserves no reward. 17:11 1 Christ doeth well even unto such, as will be unthankful, but the benefits of God profit them only to salvation, which are thankful. 17:20 1 The kingdom of God is not marked of many, although it be most present before their eyes: because they fondly persuade them­ selves, that it is joined with outward pomp. 2 With any outward pomp and show of majesty, to be known by: for there were otherwise many plain and evident tokens, whereby men might have understood, that Christ was the Messiah, whose kingdom was so long looked for: but he speaketh in this place of those signs which the Pharisees dreamed of, which looked for an earthly kingdom of Messiah.

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and another shall be left. 37 1And they answered, and said to him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, kWheresoever the body is, thither shall also the eagles be gathered together. 18 2 The parable of the unrighteous Judge and the widow. 10 Of the Pharisee and the Publican. 15 Children are of the kingdom of heaven. 22 To sell all and give to the poor. 28 The Apostles forsake all. 31 Christ foretelleth his death. 35 The blind man receiveth sight.

21 Neither shall men say, Lo here, or lo there: for behold, the kingdom of God is 1within you. 22 1And he said unto the disciples, the days will come, when ye shall desire to see 2one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. 23 e,1Then they shall say to you, Behold here, or behold there: but go not thither, neither follow them. 24 For as the lightning that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven, so shall the Son of man be in his day. 25 But first must he suffer many things and be reproved of this generation. 26 f,1And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the days of the Son of man. 27 They ate, they drank, they married wives, and gave in marriage unto the day that Noah went into the Ark: and the flood came, and destroyed them all. 28 gLikewise also as it was in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built. 29 But in the day that Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. 30 After these examples shall it be in the day when the son of man revealed. 31 1At that day he that is upon the house, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it out: and he that is in the field likewise, let him not turn back to that he left behind. 32 hRemember Lot's wife. 33 iWhosoever will seek to save his soul, shall loose it: and whosoever shall loose it, shall 1get it life. 34 jI tell you, in that night there shall be two in one bed: the one shall be received, and the other shall be left. 35 Two women shall be grinding together, the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. 36 Two shall be in the field: one shall be received,

e Matt. 24:23

Mark 13:21

f Gen. 7:5 Matt. 24:38

1 Pet. 3:20

g Gen. 19:24

h Gen. 19:26

i Luke 9:24 Matt. 10:39

Mark 8:35 John 12:25

j Matt. 24:41

k Matt. 24:28

chapter 18

1 And 1he spake also a parable unto them, to this end, that they aought always to pray, and not to 2wax faint, 2 1Saying, there was a judge in a certain city, which feared not God, neither reverenced man. 3 And there was a widow in that city, which came unto him, saying, Do me justice against mine adversary. 4 And he would not of a long time: but afterward he said with himself, Though I fear not God, nor reverence man, 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will do her right, lest at the last she come and 1make me weary. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith. 7 Now shall not God avenge his elect, which cry day and night unto him, yea, though 1he suffer long for them? 8 I tell you he will avenge them quickly: but when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? 9 ¶ 1He spake also this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were just, and despised others. 10 Two men went up into the Temple to pray: the one a Pharisee, and the other a Publican.

a Rom. 12:12

1 Thess. 5:17

17:21 1 You look about for Messiah as though he were absent, but he is amongst you in the midst of you. 17:22 1 We oftentimes neglect those things when they be present, which we afterward desire when they are gone, but in vain. 2 The time will come that you shall seek for the Son of man, with great sorrow of heart, and shall not find him. 17:23 1 Christ forewarneth us that false Christs shall come, and that his glory shall suddenly be spread far and wide through the world, after that the ignomy of the cross is put out and extin­ guished. 17:26 1 The world shall be taken unawares with the sudden judg­ ment of God: and therefore the faithful ought to watch continu­ ally. 17:31 1 We must take good heed, that neither distrust, nor the enticements of this world, nor any respect of friendship hinder us the least that may be. 17:33 1 That is, shall save it, so Matthew expoundeth it: for the life that is here spoken of, is everlasting salvation.

17:37 1 The only way to continue is to cleave to Christ. 18:1 1 God will have us to continue in prayer, not to weary us, but to exercise us, therefore we must so strive with impatience, that long delay cause us not to break off the course of our prayers. 2 Yield to afflictions, and adversities, as they do which are out of heart. 18:2 1 He doth not compare things that are equal together, but the less with the greater: If a man get his right at a most unrighteous judge's hands, much more shall the prayers of the godly prevail before God. 18:5 1 Word for word, beat me down with her blows, and it is a meta­ phor taken of wrestlers, who beat their adversaries with their fists or clubs: so do they that are importunate beat the judge's ears with their crying out, even as it were with blows. 18:7 1 Though he seems slow in revenging the injury done to his. 18:9 1 Two things especially make our prayers void and of none effect: confidence of our own righteousness, and the contempt of others: and an humble heart is contrary to both these.

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11 1The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, O God, I thank thee that I am not as other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this Publican. 12 I fast twice in the week: I give tithe of all that ever I possess. 13 But the Publican standing 1afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man departed to his house, justified rather than the other: bfor every man that exalteth himself shall be brought low, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 15 ¶ c,1They brought unto him also babes that he should touch them. 2And when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 1But Jesus 2called them unto him, and said, Suffer the babes to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17 1Verily I say unto you, whosoever receiveth not the kingdom of God as a babe, he shall not enter therein. 18 dThen a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what ought I do, to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, even God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, eThou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not steal: Thou shalt not bear false witness: Honor thy father and thy mother. 21 1And he said, All these have I kept from my youth. 22 Now when Jesus heard that, he said unto him, yet lackest thou one thing, Sell all that ever thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come follow me. 23 But when he heard those things, he was very heavy: for he was marvelous rich. 24 1And when Jesus saw him very sorrowful, he said, With what difficulty shall they that have riches, enter into the kingdom of God! 25 Surely it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the

kingdom of God. 26 Then said they that heard it, And who then shall be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men, are possible with God. 28 ¶ fThen Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. 29 1And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, there is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children for the kingdom of God's sake, 30 Which shall not receive much more in this world, and in the world to come life everlasting. 31 ¶ g,1Then Jesus took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be fulfilled to the Son of man, that are written by the Prophets. 32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and shall be spiteful entreated, and shall be spitted on. 33 And when they have scourged him, they will put him to death: but the third day he shall rise again. 34 But they understood 1none of these things, and this saying was hid from them, neither perceived they the things, which were spoken. 35 ¶ h,1And it came to pass, that as he was come near unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside, begging. 36 And when he heard the people pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they said unto him, that Jesus of Nazareth passed by. 38 Then he cried, saying, Jesus the Son of David, have mercy on me. 39 1And they which went before, rebuked him that he should hold his peace, but he cried much more, O Son of David have mercy on me. 40 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be brought unto him. And when he was come near, he asked him, 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.

b Luke 14:11

Matt. 23:12

c Matt. 19:13

Mark 10:13

d Matt. 19:16

Mark 10:17

e Exod. 20:30

f Matt. 19:27

Mark 10:28

g Matt. 20:17

Mark 10:32

h Matt. 20:29

Mark 10:46

18:11 1 Although we confess that whatsoever we have, we have it of God, yet are we despised of God, as proud and arrogant, if we put never so little trust in our own works before God. 18:13 1 Far from the Pharisee in a lower place. 18:15 1 The children were tender and young, in that they were brought, which appeareth more evidently in that, that they were infants, which is to be marked against them that are enemies to the baptizing of children. 2 To judge or think of Christ after the reason of our flesh, is the cause of infinite corruptions. 18:16 1 The children also of the faithful are comprehended in the free covenant of God. 2 Them that carried the children, whom the disciples drove away.

18:17 1 Childlike innocence is an ornament of Christians. 18:21 1 The enticement of riches carrieth away many from the right way. 18:24 1 To be both rich and godly, is a singular gift of God. 18:29 1 They become the richest of all, which refuse not to be poor for Christ's sake. 18:31 1 As sure and certain as persecution is, so sure is the glory which remaineth for the conquerors. 18:34 1 Hereby we see how ignorant the disciples were. 18:35 1 Christ showeth by a visible miracle, that he is the light of the world. 18:39 1 The more stops and lets that Satan layeth in our way, even by them which profess Christ's Name, so much the more ought we to go forward.

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42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43 Then immediately he received his sight, and followed him, praising God: and all the people, when they saw this, gave praise to God. 19 2 Zacchaeus the Publican. 13 Ten pieces of money delivered to servants to occupy withall. 19 Jesus entereth into Jerusalem. 41 He foretelleth the destruction of the ciy with tears. 45 He casteth the sellers out of the Temple.

Jerusalem, and because also they thought that the kingdom of God should shortly appear. 12 He said therefore, bA certain noble man went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and so to come again. 13 1And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pieces of money, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. 14 Now his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. 15 And it came to pass, when he was come again, and had received his kingdom, that he commanded the servants to be called to him, to whom he gave his money, that he might know what every man had gained. 16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, 1thy piece hath increased ten pieces. 17 And he said unto him, Well, good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little thing, take thou authority over ten cities. 18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy piece hath increased five pieces. 19 And to the same he said, Be thou also ruler over five cities. 20 1So the other came, and said, Lord, behold thy piece, which I have laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared thee, because thou art a straight man: thou takest up that thou laidst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. 22 Then he said unto him, Of thine own mouth will I judge thee, O evil servant. Thou knewest that I am a straight man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow. 23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the 1bank, that at my coming I might have required it with vantage? 24 And he said to them that stood by, Take from him that piece, and give it him that hath ten pieces. 25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pieces.)

chapter 19

a Matt. 18:11

b Matt. 25:14

1 Now 1when Jesus entered and passed through Jericho, 2 Behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the 1chief receiver of the tribute, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus, who he should be, and could not for the press, because he was of a low stature. 4 Wherefore he ran before, and climbed up into a wild fig tree, that he might see him: for he should come that way. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, come down at once: for today I must abide at thine house. 6 Then he came down hastily, and received him joyfully. 7 1And when all they saw it, they murmured, saying, that he was gone in to lodge with a sinful man. 8 1And Zacchaeus stood forth, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor: and if I have taken from any man by 2forged cavillation, I restore him fourfold. 9 Then Jesus said to him, This day is salvation come unto this house, forasmuch as he is also become the 1son of Abraham. 10 aFor the son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost. 11 1And while they heard these things, he continued and spake a parable, because he was near to

19:1 1 Christ preventeth them with his grace especially which seemed to be furthest from it. 19:2 1 The overseer and head of the Publicans which were there together: for the Publicans were divided into companies: as we may gather by many places of Cicero his orations. 19:7 1 The world forsaketh the grace of God, and yet is unwilling that it should be bestowed upon others. 19:8 1 The example of true repentance, is known by the effect. 2 By falsely accusing any man: and this agreeth most fitly to the master of the customer's person: for commonly they have this trade among them when they rob and spoil the commonweal, they have nothing in their mouths, but the profit of the commonweal, and under that color they play the thieves, insomuch that if men reprove and go about to redress their robbery, and spoiling, they cry out, the commonwealth is hindered. 19:9 1 Beloved of God, one that walketh in the steps of Abraham's faith: and we gather that salvation came to that house, because they

received the blessing as Abraham had, for all of the household were circumcised. 19:11 1 We must patiently wait for the judgment of God, which shall be revealed in his time. 19:13 1 There are three sorts of men in the Church: the one sort fall from Christ whom they see not; the other, which according to their vocation, bestow the gifts which they have received of God, to his glory with great pains and diligence: the third live idly, and do no good. As for the first, the Lord when he cometh will justly punish them in his time: the other he will bless, according to the pains which they have taken: and as for the slothful and idle persons, he will pun­ ish them as the first. 19:16 1 This was a piece of money, which the Grecians used, and was in value about an hundred pence, which is about ten crowns. 19:20 1 Against them which spend their life idly in deliberating, and otherwise, in contemplation. 19:23 1 To the bankers and changers.

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26 cFor I say unto you, that unto all them that have, it shall be given: and from him that hath not, even that he hath, shall be taken from him. 27 Moreover, those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. 28 ¶ And when he had thus spoken, 1he went forth before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 d,1And it came to pass, when he was come near to Bethphage, and Bethany, besides the mount which is called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye to the town which is before you, wherein as soon as ye are come, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. 31 And if any ask you, why ye loose him, thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. 32 So they that were sent, went their way, and found it as he had said unto them. 33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? 34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. 35 ¶ eSo they brought him to Jesus, and they cast their garments on the colt, and set Jesus thereon. 36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. 37 And when he was now come near to the going down of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice, and to praise God with a loud voice, for all the great works that they had seen, 38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the Name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest places. 39 1Then some of the Pharisees of the company said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. 40 But he answered, and said unto them, I tell you, that if these should hold their peace, the stones would cry. 41 ¶ f,1And when he was come near, he beheld the City, and wept for it, 42 1Saying, 2O if thou hadst even known 3at the

least in this 4thy day those things, which belong unto thy 5peace! but now are they hid from thine eyes. 43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, 44 And shall make thee even with the ground, and thy children which are in thee, and they shall not leave in thee a stone upon a stone, because thou knewest not 1that season of thy visitation. 45 ¶ g,1He went also into the Temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought, 46 Saying unto them, It is written, hMine house is the house of prayer, ibut ye have made it a den of thieves. 47 And he taught daily in the Temple. And the high Priests and the Scribes, and the chief of the people sought to destroy him. 48 But they could not find what they might do to him: for all the people hanged upon him when they heard him. 20 4 From whence John's Baptism was. 9 The wickedness of the Priests is noted by the parable of the vineyard and the husbandmen. 21 To give tribute to Caesar. 27 He convinceth the Sadducees denying the resurrection. 41 How Christ is the son of David.

c Luke 8:18 Matt. 13:12 Matt. 25:29

Mark 4:25

d Matt. 21:1

Mark 11:1

e Matt. 21:7

John 12:14

f Luke 21:6

Matt. 24:1 Mark 13:1

g Matt. 21:13

h Mark 11:17

i Isa. 56:7

Jer. 7:11

chapter 20

a Matt. 21:25

Mark 11:27

1 And a,1it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the Temple, and preached the Gospel, the high Priests and the Scribes came upon him, with the Elders, 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us by what authority thou doest these things, or who is he that hath given thee this authority? 3 And he answered, and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing: tell me therefore: 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned within themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven, he will say, Why then believed ye him not? 6 But if we shall say, Of men, all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a

19:28 1 The disciples staggered and stayed at the matter, but Christ goeth on boldly though death were before his eyes. 19:29 1 Christ showeth in his own person, that his kingdom is not of this world. 19:39 1 When they linger which ought to be the chiefest preach­ ers and setters forth of the kingdom of God, he will raise up others extraordinarily, in despite of them. 19:41 1 Christ is not simply delighted with the destruction, no not of the wicked. 19:42 1 Christ breaketh off his speech, which showeth partly how he was moved with compassion for the destruction of the city, that was like to ensue: and partly to upbraid them for their treachery and stub­ bornness against him, such as hath not lightly been heard of.

2 At least wise thou, O Jerusalem, to whom this message was properly sent. 3 If after the slaying of so many Prophets, and so oft refusing me the Lord of the Prophets, now especially in this my last coming to thee, thou hadst had any regard to thyself. 4 The fit and commodious time is called the day of this city. 5 That is, those things wherein thy happiness standeth. 19:44 1 That is, this very instant wherein God visited thee. 19:45 1 Christ showeth after his entry into Jerusalem by a visible sign, that it is his office enjoined him of his Father to purge the Temple. 20:1 1 The Pharisees being overcome with the truth of Christ's doc­ trine, move a question about his outward calling, and are overcome by the witness of their own conscience.

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Prophet. 7 Therefore they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. 8 Then Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you, by what authority I do these things. 9 ¶ b,1Then began he to speak to the people this parable, A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen: and went into a strange country, for a great time. 10 And at the time convenient he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen did beat him, and sent him away empty. 11 Again he sent yet another servant: and they did beat him, and foul entreated him, and sent him away empty. 12 Moreover he sent the third, and him they wounded, and cast out. 13 Then said the Lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be that they will do reverence when they see him. 14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned with themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. 15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What shall the Lord of the vineyard therefore do unto them? 16 He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give out his vineyard to others. But when they heard it, they said, God forbid. 17 ¶ And he beheld them, and said, What meaneth this then that is written, cThe stone that the builders refused, that is made the head of the corner? 18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone, shall be broken: and on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 19 Then the high Priests, and the Scribes the same hour went about to lay hands on him (but they feared the people) for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. 20 d,1And they 2watched him, and sent forth 3spies, which should feign themselves just men 4to take him in his talk, and to deliver him unto the power and

5authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest, and teachest right, neither dost thou accept 1any man's person, but teachest the way of God truly. 22 Is it lawful for us to give Caesar tribute or no? 23 But he perceived their 1craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? 24 Show me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered, and said, Caesars. 25 Then he said unto them, eGive then unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and to God those which are God's. 26 And they could not reprove his saying before the people: but they marveled at his answer, and held their peace. 27 f,1Then came to him certain of the Sadducees (which deny that there is any resurrection) and they asked him, 28 Saying, Master, gMoses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 29 Now there were seven brethren, and the first took a wife, and he died without children. 30 And the second took the wife, and he died childless. 31 Then the third took her: and so likewise the seven died, and left no children. 32 And last of all, the woman died also. 33 Therefore at the resurrection, whose wife of them shall she be? for seven had her to wife. 34 Then Jesus answered, and said unto them, The

b Matt. 21:33

Mark 12:1

Isa. 5:1 Jer. 2:21

c Ps. 118:22

Isa. 28:16 Acts 4:11 Rom. 9:33

1 Pet. 2:8

d Matt. 22:16

Matt. 12:13

e Rom. 13:7

f Matt. 22:23

Mark 12:18

g Deut. 25:5

h Exod. 3:6

1children of this world marry wives, and are married. 35 But they which shall be counted worthy to enjoy that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry wives, neither are married. 36 For they can die no more, forasmuch as they are equal unto the Angels, and are the sons of God, since they are the 1children of the resurrection. 37 And that the dead shall rise again, even hMoses showed it besides the bush, when he said, The Lord is the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and

20:9 1 It is no new thing to have them the chiefest enemies of Christ and his servants, which are conversant in the very Sanctuary of God's holy place: but at length they shall not escape unpunished. 20:20 1 The last refuge that false prophets have to destroy the true Prophets, is to lay sedition, and treason to their charge. 2 A fit time to take him in. 3 Whom they had deceitfully hired. 4 That they might take some hold in his talk and thereby forge some false accusation against him. 5 To put him to death. 20:21 1 Thou are not moved by favor of any: and by person he meaneth outward circumstances, which if a man have respect unto, he will not judge alike of them that are indeed alike.

20:23 1 Craftiness is a certain diligence and witness to do evil, gotten by much use and great practice in matters. 20:27 1 The resurrection of the flesh is avouched against the Sad­ ducees. 20:34 1 They are called here in this place, the children of this world, which live in this world: and not they, that wholly are given to the world, as before Luke 16:8, which are contrary to the children of light. 20:36 1 That is, men partakers of the resurrection, for as we say truly, that they shall live indeed, which shall enjoy everlasting bliss, so do they rise indeed, which rise to life, though if this word resurrection, be taken generally, it belongeth also to the wicked which shall rise to condemnation, which is not properly life, but death.

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stone, that shall not be thrown down. 7 Then they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign shall there be when these things shall come to pass? 8 cAnd he said, Take heed, that ye be not deceived: for many will come 1in my Name, saying, I am Christ, and the time draweth near: follow ye not them therefore. 9 1And when ye hear of wars and seditions, be not afraid: for these things must first come, but the end followeth not by and by. 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, 11 dAnd great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and hunger, and pestilence, and fearful things, and great signs shall there be from heaven. 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the assemblies, and into prisons, and bring you before Kings and rulers for my Name's sake. 13 And this shall turn to you, for a 1testimonial. 14 eLay it up therefore in your hearts, that ye cast not beforehand what ye shall answer. 15 For I will give you a mouth, and wisdom where against all your adversaries shall not be able to speak nor resist. 16 Yea, ye shall be betrayed also of your parents and of your brethren, and kinsmen, and friends, and some of you shall they put to death. 17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my Name's sake. 18 fYet there shall not one hair of your heads perish. 19 By your patience 1possess your souls. 20 ¶ g,1And when ye see Jerusalem besieged with soldiers, then understand that the desolation thereof is near. 21 Then let them which are in Judea, flee to the mountains: and let them which are in the midst thereof, depart out: and let not them that are in the country, enter therein: 22 For these be the days of vengeance, to fulfill all

the God of Jacob. 38 For he is not the God of the dead, but of them which live: for all 1live unto him. 39 Then certain of the Scribes answered, and said, Master, thou hast well said. 40 And after that, durst they not ask him anything at all. 41 ¶ i,1Then said he unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of the Psalms, jThe Lord said unto my Lord, Sit at my right hand, 43 Till I shall make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 Seeing David called him Lord, how is he then his son? 45 ¶ Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, 46 k,1Beware of the Scribes, which willingly go in long robes, and love salutations in the markets, and the highest seats in the assemblies, and the chief rooms at feasts: 47 Which devour widow's 1houses, and in show make long prayers: These shall receive greater damnation. 21 1 The widow's liberality above her riches. 5 Of the time of the destruction of the Temple, 19 and Jerusalem. 25 The signs going before the last judgment.

i Matt. 22:44

Mark 12:35

j Ps. 110:1

k Luke 11:43

Matt. 23:6 Mark 12:38

chapter 21

a Mark 12:42

b Luke 19:43

Matt. 24:1 Mark 13:1

c Eph. 5:6 2 Thess. 2:3

d Matt. 24:7

Mark 13:18

e Luke 12:12

Matt. 10:19 Mark 13:11

f Matt. 10:30

g Dan. 9:27 Matt. 14:15 Mark 13:14

1 And a,1as he beheld, he saw the rich men which cast their gifts into the treasury. 2 And he saw also a certain poor widow which cast in thither two mites: 3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all. 4 For they all have of their superfluity cast into the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. 5 b,1Now as some spake of the Temple, how it was garnished with goodly stones, and with 2consecrated things, he said, 6 Are these the things that ye look upon? the days will come wherein a stone shall not be left upon a

20:38 1 That is, before him: a notable saying, the godly do not die, though they die here on earth. 20:41 1 Christ is so the son of David according to the flesh, that he is also his Lord (because he is the everlasting son of God) according to the spirit. 20:46 1 We must avoid the example of the ambitious and covetous pastors. 20:47 1 This is spoken by the figure Metonymy, houses, for the goods and substance. 21:1 1 The poor may exceed in bounty and liberality even the rich­ est, according to God's judgment. 21:5 1 The destruction of the Temple is foretold, that that true spiri­ tual building may be built up, whose head builders must and ought to be circumspect.

2 There were things that were hanged upon walls and pillars. 21:8 1 Using my Name. 21:9 1 The true Temple of God is built up even in the midst of incred­ ible tumults, and most sharp miseries, through invincible patience, so that the end thereof cannot be but most happy. 21:13 1 This shall be the end of your troubles and afflictions, they shall be witnesses both before God and man, as well of the treacher­ ous and cruel dealing of your enemies, as also of your constancy: A noble saying, that the afflictions of the godly and holy men pertains to the witness of the truth. 21:19 1 Though you are compassed about on all sides with many miseries, yet notwithstanding be valiant and courageous, and bear out these things manfully. 21:20 1 The final destruction of the whole city is foretold.

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things that are written. 23 But woe be to them that be with child, and to them that give suck in those days: for there shall be great distress in this land, and 1wrath over this people, 24 And they shall fall on the 1edge of the sword, and shall be led captive into all nations, and Jerusalem shall be trodden under foot of the Gentiles, until the time of the Gentiles be fulfilled. 25 h,1Then there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars, and upon the earth trouble among the nations, with perplexity: the sea and the waters shall roar. 26 1And men's hearts shall fail them for fear and for looking after those things which shall come on the world: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27 And then shall they see the Son of man come in a cloud, with power and great glory. 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads: ifor your redemption draweth near. 29 1And he spake to them a parable, Behold, the fig tree, and all trees, 30 When they now shoot forth, ye seeing them, know of your own selves, that summer is then near. 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Verily I say unto you, This age shall not pass, till all these things be done: 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 34 jTake heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be oppressed with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and lest that day come on you at unawares, 35 For as a snare shall it come 1on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch therefore, and pray continually, that ye may be counted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and that ye may 1stand before the son of man. 37 ¶ Now in the daytime he taught in the Temple,

and at night he went out, and abode in the mount, that is called the mount of Olives. 38 And all the people came in the morning to him, to hear him in the Temple. 22 3 Judas selleth Christ. 7 The Apostles prepare the Passover. 24 They strive who shall be chiefest. 31 Satan desireth them. 35 Christ showeth that they wanted nothing. 42 He prayeth in the mount. 44 He sweateth blood. 50 Malchus's ear cut off and healed. 57, 58, 60 Peter denieth Christ thrice. 63 Christ is mocked and strooken. 69 He confesseth himself to be the Son of God.

h Isa. 13:10

Ezek. 31:7 Matt. 24:29 Mark 13:14

i Rom. 8:27

j Rom. 13:13

chapter 22

a Matt. 26:1-5

Mark 14:10

b Matt. 26:14

Mark 14:10

c Matt. 26:17

Mark 14:13

1 Now athe 1feast of unleavened bread drew near, which is called the Passover. 2 And the high Priests and Scribes sought how they might kill him: for they feared the people. 3 b,1Then entered Satan into Judas, who was called Iscariot, and was of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the high Priests and 1captains, how he might betray him to them. 5 So they were glad, and agreed to give him money. 6 And he consented, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them, when the people were 1away. 7 ¶ c,1Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the Passover 2must be sacrificed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the 1Passover that we may eat it. 9 And they said to him, Where wilt thou, that we prepare it? 10 Then he said unto them, Behold, when ye be entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water: follow him into the house that he entereth in, 11 And say unto the good man of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the lodging where I shall eat my Passover with my disciples? 12 Then he shall show you a great high chamber trimmed: there make it ready. 13 So they went, and found as he had said unto

21:23 1 By wrath, those things are meant, which God sendeth when he is displeased. 21:24 1 Word for word, mouth, for the Hebrews call the edge of a sword the mouth, because the edge biteth. 21:25 1 When the times are expired, appointed for the salvation of the Gentiles and punishment of the Jews: And so he passeth from the destruction of Jerusalem, to the history of the latter judgment. 21:26 1 After divers tempests, the Lord will at the length plainly appear to deliver his Church. 21:29 1 We must be sober and watchful both day and night for the Lord's coming, that we be not taken at unawares. 21:35 1 On all men wheresoever they be. 21:36 1 You may so appear that you will abide the countenance and sentence of the Judge without fear. 22:1 1 Christ is taken upon the day of the Passover, rather by the

providence of his Father, than by the will of men. 22:3 1 God by his wonderful providence, causeth him to be the min­ ister of our salvation, who was the author of our destruction. 22:4 1 They that had the charge of keeping the Temple, which were none of the Priests and Bishops, as appeareth by verse 52 of this Chapter. 22:6 1 Without tumult, unwitting to the people which used to follow him: and therefore indeed they watched their time, when they knew he was alone in the garden. 22:7 1 Christ teacheth his disciples by a manifest miracle, that although he be going to be crucified, yet nothing is hid from him: and therefore that he goeth willingly to death. 2 By the order appointed by the Law. 22:8 1 The lamb which was the figure of the Passover: And this is spoken by the figure metonymy, which is very usual in the matter of the Sacraments.

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he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at table? And I am among you as he that serveth. 28 1And ye are they which have continued with me in my tentations. 29 Therefore I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me, 30 hThat ye may eat, and drink at my table, in my kingdom, and sit on seats, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel. 31 ¶ 1And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, iSatan hath desired you, 2to winnow you as wheat. 32 1But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: therefore when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 j,1And he said unto him: Lord, I am ready to go with thee into prison, and to death. 34 But he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou hast thrice denied that thou knewest me. 35 ¶ And he said unto them, kWhen I sent you without bag, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing. 36 1Then he said to them, But now he that hath a bag, let him take it, and likewise a scrip: and he that hath none, let him sell his coat, and buy a sword. 37 For I say unto you, That yet the same which is written, must be performed in me, lEven with the wicked was he numbered: for doubtless those things which are written of me, have an end. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. 39 ¶ mAnd he came out, and went (as he was wont) to the mount of Olives: and his disciples also followed him. 40 n,1And when he came to the place, he said to

them, and made ready the Passover. 14 d,1And when the 2hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve Apostles with him. 15 Then he said unto them, I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you, before I 1suffer. 16 For I say unto you, Henceforth I will not eat of it anymore, until it be fulfilleth in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among you: 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God be come. 19 e,1And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you: do this in the remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also after supper he took the cup, saying, This 1cup is 2that new Testament in my blood, which is shed for you. 21 f,1Yet behold, the 2hand of him that betrayeth me, is with me at the table. 22 1And truly the Son of man goeth as it is appointed: but woe be to that man by whom he is betrayed. 23 Then they began to inquire among themselves which of them it should be, that should do that. 24 ¶ g,1And there arose also a strife among them, which of them should seem to be the greatest. 25 But he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles reign over them, and they that bear rule over them, are called 1bountiful. 26 But ye shall not be so: but let the greatest among you be as the least: and the chiefest as he that serveth. 27 For who is greater, he that sitteth at table, or

d Matt. 26:10

Mark 14:17

e Matt. 26:16

Mark 14:22 1 Cor. 11:24

f Matt. 26:21

Mark 14:18

Ps. 41:9

g Matt. 20:25

Mark 10:42

h Matt. 19:28

i 1 Pet. 5:8

j Matt. 26:34

Mark 14:39 John 13:38

k Matt. 10:9

l Isa. 63:12

m Matt. 26:36

Mark 14:32

John 18:1

n Matt. 26:14

Mark 14:38

22:14 1 Christ having ended the Passover according to the order of the Law, forewarneth them that this shall be his last banquet with them, after the manner and necessity of this life. 2 The evening and twilight, at what time this supper was to be kept. 22:15 1 I am put to death. 22:19 1 Christ establisheth his new Covenant, and his communicat­ ing with us with new signs. 22:20 1 Here is a double Metonymy: for first the vessel is taken for that which is contained in the vessel, as the cup, for the wine which is within the cup. Then the wine is called the Covenant or Testament, whereas indeed it is but the sign of the Testament, or rather of the blood of Christ, whereby the Testament was made: neither is it a vain sign, though it be not all one with the thing that it representeth. 2 This word, that, showeth the excellency of the Testament, and answereth to the place of Jeremiah, Chapter 31:31, where the new Testament is promised. 22:21 1 Christ showeth again that he goeth to death willingly, although he be not ignorant of Judas's treason. 2 That is, his practice , so use the Hebrews to speak, 2 Kings 14:19. Is not the hand of Joab in this matter? 22:22 1 Although the decree of God's providence comes necessarily to pass, yet it excuseth not the fault of the instruments.

22:24 1 The Pastors are not called to rule, but to serve. 22:25 1 Have great titles, for so it was the custom to honor Princes with some great titles. 22:28 1 Such as are partakers of the afflictions of Christ, shall also be partakers of his kingdom. 22:31 1 We must always think upon the wait that Satan layeth for us. 2 To toss you and scatter you, and also to cast you out. 22:32 1 It is through the prayers of Christ, that the elect do never utterly fall away from the faith: and that for this cause, that they should stir up one another. 22:33 1 Christ showeth that faith differeth much from a vain security, in setting before us the grievous example of Peter. 22:36 1 All this talk is by way of an allegory, as if he said, O my friends and fellow soldiers, you have lived hitherto as it were in peace: but now there is a most sharp battle at hand to be fought, and there­ fore you must lay all other things aside, and think upon furnishing yourselves in armor. And what this armor is, he showeth by his own example, when he prayed afterward in the garden, and reproved Peter for striking with the sword. 22:40 1 Christ hath made death acceptable unto us, by overcoming in our name, all the horrors of death, which had joined with them the curse of God.

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them, Pray, lest ye enter into tentation. 41 1And he was drawn aside from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, If thou wilt, take away this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done. 43 And there appeared an Angel unto him from heaven, comforting him. 44 But being in an 1agony, he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was like 2drops of blood, trickling down to the ground. 45 1And he rose up from prayer, and came to his disciples, and found them sleeping for heaviness. 46 And he said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into tentation. 47 ¶ o,1And while he yet spake, behold, a company, and he that was called Judas one of the twelve, went before them, and came near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 And Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 1Now when they which were about him, saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote a servant of the high Priest, and struck off his right ear. 51 Then Jesus answered, and said, Suffer them thus far: and he touched his ear, and healed him. 52 1Then Jesus said unto the high Priests, and captains of the Temple, and the Elders which were come to him, Be ye come out as unto a thief with swords and staves? 53 When I was daily with you in the Temple, ye stretched not forth the hands against me: but this is your very hour, and the 1power of darkness. 54 ¶ pThen took they him, and led him, and brought him to the high Priest's house. 1And Peter followed afar off. 55 qAnd when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter also sat down among them.

56 And a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and having well looked on him, said, This man was also with him. 57 But he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. 58 And after a little while, another man saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. But Peter said, Man, I am not. 59 And about the space of an hour after, a certain other affirmed, saying. Verily, even this man was with him: for he is also a Galilean. 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately while he yet spake, the cock crew. 61 Then the Lord turned back, and looked upon Peter: and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, rBefore the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. 63 ¶ s,1And the men that held Jesus, mocked him, and struck him. 64 And when they had blindfolded him, they smote him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy who it is that smote thee. 65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. 66 t,1And as soon as it was day, the Elders of the people, and the high Priests and the Scribes came together, and led him into their Council, 67 Saying, Art thou that Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe it. 68 And if also I ask you, you will not answer me, nor let me go. 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit at the right hand of the power of God. 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said to them, Ye say, that I am. 71 Then said they, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard it of his own mouth.

o Matt. 26:47

Mark 14:43

John 18:3

p Matt. 26:58

q Matt. 26:38,59

Mark 14:66 John 18:25

r Matt. 26:34

John 13:38

s Matt. 26:67

Mark 14:65

t Matt. 27:1

Mark 15:1 John 18:28

22:41 1 Prayers are a sure succor against the most perilous assaults of our enemies. 22:44 1 This agony showeth that Christ strove much, and was in great distress: for Christ strove not only with the fears of death, as other men used to do, for so many martyrs might seem more con­ stant than Christ, but with the fearful judgment of his angry Father, which is the fearfullest thing in the world: and the matter was, for that he took the burden of all our sins upon himself. 2 These do not only show that Christ was true man, but other things also which the goodly have to consider of, wherein redemp­ tion of all mankind is contained in the son of God his debasing him­ self to the state of a servant: such things as no man can sufficiently declare. 22:45 1 Men are utterly sluggish, even in their greatest dangers until Christ stir them up. 22:47 1 Christ is willingly betrayed and taken, that by his obedience

he might deliver us which were guilty for the betraying of God's glory. 22:49 1 That zeal which carrieth us out of the bounds of our voca­ tion, pleaseth not Christ. 22:52 1 Even the very fear of them which took Christ, proveth partly their evil conscience, and partly also that all these things were done by God's providence. 22:53 1 The power that was given to darkness, to oppress the light for a season. 22:54 1 We have to behold in Peter an example both of the fragil­ ity of man's nature, and of the singular goodness of God toward his elect. 22:63 1 Christ bare the shame that was due to our sins. 22:66 1 Christ is wrongfully condemned of blasphemy before the high Priest's judgment seat, that we might be quit before God from the blasphemy which we deserved.

Luke 23:1 1054 23 1 He is accuseth before Pilate. 7 He is sent to Herod. 11 He is mocked. 24 Pilate yieldeth him up to the Jews' request. 27 The women bewail him. 33 He is crucified. 39 One of the thieves revileth him. 43 The other is saved by faith. 45 He dieth. 53 He is buried.

behold, I have examined him before you, and have found no fault in this man, of those things whereof ye accuse him: 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him: and lo, nothing worthy of death is done of him. 16 1I will therefore chastise him, and let him loose. 17 (For of necessity he must have let one loose unto them at the feast.) 18 Then all the multitude cried at once, saying, Away with him, and deliver unto us Barabbas: 19 Which for a certain insurrection made in the city, and murder, was cast in prison. 20 Then Pilate spake again to them, willing to let Jesus loose. 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify, crucify him. 22 1And he said unto them the third time, But what evil hath he done? I find no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him loose. 23 But they were instant with loud voices, and required that he might be crucified: and the voices of them and of the high Priests prevailed. 24 So Pilate gave sentence, that it should be as they required. 25 And he let loose unto them him that for insurrection and murder was cast into prison, whom they desired, and delivered Jesus to do with him what they would. 26 ¶ d,1And as they led him away, they caught one Simon of Cyrene, coming out of the field, and on him they laid the cross, to bear it after Jesus. 27 1And there followed him a great multitude of people, and of women, which women bewailed and lamented him. 28 But Jesus turned back unto them, and said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29 For behold, the days will come, when men shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. 30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, eFall on us: and to the hills, Cover us. 31 fFor if they do these things to a 1green tree,

chapter 23

a Matt. 22:21

Mark 12:17

b Matt. 27:11

Mark 15:2 John 18:33

c Matt. 27:13

Mark 15:14 John 18:34

1 Then 1the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We have found this man 1perverting the nation, aand forbidding to pay tribute to Caesar, saying, That he is Christ a King. 3 bAnd Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him, and said, Thou sayest it. 4 Then said Pilate to the high Priests, and to the people, I find no fault in this man. 5 But they were the more fierce, saying, He moveth the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning at Galilee, even to this place. 6 1Now when Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean. 7 And when he knew that he was of 1Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, which was also at Jerusalem in those days. 8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him, and trusteth to have seen some sign done by him. 9 Then questioned he with him of many things: but he answered him nothing. 10 The high Priests also and Scribes stood forth and accused him vehemently. 11 And Herod with his 1men of war, despised him, and mocked him, and arrayed him in white, and sent him again to Pilate. 12 1And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were enemies one to another. 13 ¶ 1Then Pilate called together the high Priests, and the 2rulers, and the people, 14 cAnd said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverted the people: and

d Matt. 27:32

Mark 15:21

e Isa. 2:29

Hos. 10:8 Rev. 6:16

f 1 Pet. 4:17

23:1 1 Christ, who is now ready to suffer for the sedition, which we raised in this world, is first of all pronounced guiltless, that it might appear that he suffered not for his own sins (which were none) but for ours. 23:2 1 Corrupting the people, and leading them into errors. 23:6 1 Christ is a laughingstock to princes, but to their great smart. 23:7 1 This was Herod Antipas the Tetrarch, in the time of whose governance, which was almost the space of 22 years, John the Baptist preached and was put to death, and Jesus Christ also died and rose again, and the Apostles began to preach, and divers things were done at Jerusalem almost seven years after Christ's death. This Herod was sent into banishment to Lyons, about the second year of Gaius Caesar. 23:11 1 Accompanied with his nobles and soldiers which followed him from Galilee.

23:12 1 The hatred of godliness joineth the wicked together. 23:13 1 Christ is quit the second time, even of him of whom he is condemned, that it might appear, how he being just, redeemed us which were unjust. 2 Those whom the Jews called the Sanhedrin. 23:16 1 The wisdom of the flesh, of two evils chooseth the less, but God curseth such counsels. 23:22 1 Christ is quit the third time, before he was condemned once, that it might appear, how that our sins were condemned in him. 23:26 1 An example of the outrageousness and disorder of the soldiers. 23:27 1 The triumph of the wicked hath a most horrible end. 23:31 1 As if he said, If they do thus to me that am fruitful, and always flourishing, and who lives forever by reason of my Godhead, what will they do to you, that are unfruitful and void of all lively righteousness?

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what shall be done to the dry? 32 gAnd there were two others, which were evildoers, led with him to be slain. 33 1And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the evildoers: one at the right hand, and the other at the left. 34 1Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them: for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood, and beheld: and the rulers mocked him with them, saying, He saved others: let him save himself, if he be that Christ the 1Chosen of God. 36 The soldiers also mocked him, and came and offered him vinegar, 37 And said, If thou be the King of the Jews, save thyself. 38 1And a superscription was also written over him, in Greek letters, and in Latin, and in Hebrew, THIS IS THAT KING OF THE JEWS. 39 ¶ 1And 2one of the evildoers, which were hanged, railed on him, saying, If thou be that Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answered, and rebuked him, saying, Fearest thou not God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 We are indeed righteously here: for we receive things worthy of that we have done: but this man hath done nothing 1amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me, when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 Then Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in 1Paradise. 44 ¶ 1And it was about the sixth hour: and there was a darkness over all the land, until the ninth hour. 45 1And the Sun was darkened, and the veil of

the Temple rent through the midst. 46 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and said, hFather, into thine hands I commend my spirit. And when he thus had said, he gave up the ghost. 47 ¶ 1Now when the Centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Of a surety this man was just. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done: smote their breasts, and returned. 49 1And all his acquaintances stood afar off, and the women that followed him from Galilee, beholding these things. 50 ¶ i,1And behold, there was a man named Joseph, which was a counselor, a good man and a just. 51 He did not consent to the counsel and deed of them, which was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. 52 He went unto Pilate, and asked the body of Jesus, 53 And took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a tomb hewn out of a rock, wherein was never man yet laid. 54 And that day was the preparation, and the Sabbath 1drew on. 55 1And the women also that followed after, which came with him from Galilee, beheld the sepulcher, and how his body was laid. 56 And they returned and prepared odors, and ointments, and resteth the Sabbath day according to the commandment. 24 The women come to the sepulchre. 9 They report that which they heard of the Angels, unto the Apostles. 13 Christ doth accompany two going to Emmaus. 27 He expoundeth the Scriptures unto them. 39 He offereth himself to his Apostles to be handled. 49 He promiseth the holy Ghost. 51 He is carried up into heaven.

g Matt. 27:38

Mark 15:27 John 19:18

h Ps. 31:6

i Matt. 27:57

Mark 15:43 John 19:38

23:33 1 Christ became accursed for us upon the Cross, suffering the punishment which they deserved that would be God's. 23:34 1 Christ in praying for his enemies, showeth that he is both the sacrifice and the Priest. 23:35 1 Whom God loveth more than all others. 23:38 1 Pilate at unawares is made a preacher of the kingdom of Christ. 23:39 1 Therefore either we must take that spoken by Synecdoche which Matthew saith, or that both of them mocked Christ. But one of them at length overcome with the great patience of God, brake forth into that confession worthy all memory. 2 Christ, in the midst of the humbling of himself upon the cross, showeth indeed that he hath both power of life to save the believers, and of death to revenge the rebellious. 23:41 1 More than he ought. 23:43 1 God made the visible paradise to the East part of the world: but that which we behold with the eyes of our mind is the place of everlasting joy and salvation through the goodness and mercy of God, a most pleasant rest of the souls of the godly, and most quiet

and joyful dwelling. 23:44 1 Christ being even at the point of death, showeth himself to be God almighty, even to the blind. 23:45 1 Christ entereth stoutly into the very darkness of death, for to overcome death even within his most secret places. 23:47 1 Christ causeth his very enemies to give honorable witness on his side, so oft as it pleaseth him. 23:49 1 Christ gathereth together, and defendeth his little flock in the midst of the tormentors. 23:50 1 Christ through his famous burial confirmeth the truth both of his death, and resurrection, by the plain and evident witness of Pilate. 23:54 1 Word for word, dawning, as now beginning, for the light of the former day drew toward the going down, and that was the day of preparation for the feast which was to be kept the day following. 23:55 1 Christ, being set upon by the devil and all his instruments, and being even, in death's mouth, setteth weak women in his fore­ ward, minding straightways to triumph over those terrible enemies without any great endeavor.

Luke 24:1 1056

1 Now the a,1first day of the week 2early in the morning, they came unto the sepulcher, and brought the odors which they had prepared, and certain women with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher, 3 And went in, but found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, that as they were amazed thereat, behold, two men suddenly stood by them in shining vestures. 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said to them, Why seek ye him that liveth, among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember bhow he spake unto you, when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, that the Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 1And returned from the sepulcher, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the remnant. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women with them which told these things unto the Apostles. 11 But their words seemed unto them as a feigned thing, neither believed they them. 12 c,1Then arose Peter and ran unto the sepulcher, and 2looked in and saw the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. 13 ¶ d,1And behold two of them went that same day to a town which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs, called Emmaus. 14 And they talked together of all these things that were done. 15 And it came to pass, as they communed together, and reasoned, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 1But their eyes were holden, that they could not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of com-

munications are these that ye have one to another as ye walk and are sad? 18 And 1the one (named Cleopas) answered and said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass therein in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Of Jesus of Nazareth, which was a Prophet, mighty indeed and in word before God, and all people, 20 1And how the high Priests, and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he that should have delivered Israel, and as touching all these things, today is the third day, that they were done. 22 Yea, and certain women among us made us astonied, which came early unto the sepulcher. 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of Angels, which said, that he was alive. 24 Therefore certain of them which were with us, went to the sepulcher, and found it even so as the women had said, but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools and slow of heart to believe all that the Prophets have spoken! 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And he began at Moses, and at all the Prophets, and interpreted unto them in all the Scriptures the things which were written of him. 28 And they drew near unto the town, which they went to, but he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us, for it is towards night, and the day is far spent. So he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at table with them, he took the bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened, and they knew him: and he was 1no more seen of them.

chapter 24

a Mark 16:1

John 20:1

b Luke 9:22

Matt. 17:23

Mark 9:31

c John 20:6

d Mark 16:12

24:1 1 Poor silly women, even beside their expectation are chosen to be the first witnesses of the resurrection, that there might be no suspicion either of deceit or violence. 2 Very early as Mark saith: or as John saith, while it was yet dark, that is, when it was yet scarce the dawning of the day. 24:9 1 The cowardly and dastardly minds of the disciples is upbraided by the stout courage of women, (so wrought by God's great mercy) to show that the kingdom of God consisteth in an extraordinary power. 24:12 1 Christ useth the incredulity of his disciples, to the fuller set­ ting forth of the truth of his resurrection, lest they should seem to have believed that too lightly, which they preached afterward to all the world. 2 As it were holding down his head, and bowing his neck, looked diligently in.

24:13 1 The resurrection is proved by two other witnesses, which saw it, and that it was no forged thing framed of purpose in their own brains, all the circumstances do declare. 24:16 1 Were held back and stayed, God so appointing it, no doubt: and therefore his body was not invisible, but their eyes were dimmed. 24:18 1 Some of the old fathers think that the other disciple was this our Evangelist, but Epiphanius writing against the Saturnilians, saith it was Nathanael, but all these are uncertainties. 24:20 1 It appeareth by the converting of the forewarnings of the Prophets, that all those things are true and certain, which the Evan­ gelists have put down in writing of Christ. 24:31 1 Suddenly taken away, and therefore we may not imagine that he was there in such a body as could not be seen, but believe indeed that he changed his place.

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43 And he took it, and did eat before them. 44 1And he said unto them, These are the words, which I spake unto you while I was yet with you, that all must be fulfilled which are written of me in the Law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus is it written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead the third day, 47 And that repentance, and remission of sins should be preached in his Name among all nations, 1beginning at Jerusalem. 48 Now ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I do send the fpromise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, 1until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 1Afterward he lead them out into Bethany, and lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, that as he blessed them, ghe departed from them, and was carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 And were continually in the Temple, praising, and lauding God. Amen.

32 And they said between themselves, Did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and when he opened to us the Scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Which said, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. 35 Then they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in 1breaking of bread. 36 ¶ e,1And as they spake these things, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and said unto them, Peace be to you. 37 But they were abashed and afraid, supposing that they had seen a spirit. 38 Then he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do 1doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold mine hands and my feet: for it is I myself: handle me, and see: for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb,

e Mark 16:14

John 20:19

f John 15:26

Acts 1:4

g Mark 16:19

Acts 1:9

24:44 1 The preaching of the Gospel, which was promised to the Prophets and performed in his time, is committed unto the Apostles: the sum whereof, is repentance and remission of sins. 24:47 1 The Apostles who are the preachers of the Gospel beginning at Jerusalem. 24:49 1 Until the holy Ghost comes down from heaven upon you. 24:50 1 Christ ascendeth into heaven, and departing bodily from his disciples, filleth their hearts with the holy Ghost.

24:35 1 When he brake bread, which that people used, and as the Jews use yet at this day at the beginning of their meals, and say a prayer. 24:36 1 The Lord himself showeth by certain and necessary signs, that he was risen again, and that in the same body which he took upon him. 24:38 1 Divers and doubtful thoughts which fall oft into men's heads, when any strange thing falleth out, whereof there is no great likelihood.

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,

A c c o r d i n g T o

j o h n

1 That Word begotten of God before all worlds, 2 and which was ever with the Father, 14 is made man. 6, 7 For what end John was sent from God. 15 His preaching of Christ's office. 19, 20 The record that he bare given out unto the Priests. 40 The calling of Andrew, 42 of Peter, 43 Philip, 45 and Nathanael.

name was John. 7 This same came for a witness, to bear witness of that light, that all men 1through him might believe. 8 He was not 1that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. 9 1This was 2that true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 1He was in the world, and the world was cmade by him: and the world knew him not. 11 He came 1unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 1But as many as received him, to them he gave 2prerogative to be the sons of God, even to them that believe in his Name, 13 Which are born not of blood, nor of the 1will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

chapter 1

a Col. 1:16

b Matt. 3:1

Mark 1:4 Luke 3:2

c Heb. 11:3

1 In 1the 2beginning 3was 4that Word, and that Word was 5with God, and that 6Word was God. 2 This same was in the beginning with God. 3 a,1All 2things were made by it, and 3without it 4was made nothing that was made. 4 1In it 2was life, and that life was 3the light of men. 5 1And that light shineth in the wilderness, and the darkness 2comprehendeth it not. 6 ¶ b,1There was a man sent from God, whose

1:1 1 The Son of God is of one, and the selfsame eternity or ever­ lastingness, and of one and the selfsame essence or nature, with the Father. 2 From his beginning, as the Evangelist saith, 1 John 1:1, as though he said, that the world began not then to have his being, when God began to make all that was made: for the word was even then when all things that were made, began to be made, and therefore he was before the beginning of all things. 3 Had his being. 4 This word, That, pointeth out unto us a peculiar and choice thing above all other, and putteth a difference between this Word, which is the Son of God, and the Laws of God, which otherwise also are called the word of God. 5 This word (With) putteth out the distinction of persons to us. 6 This word (Word) is the first in order in the sentence, and is that which the learned call (Subjectum:) and this word (God) is the latter in order, and the same which the learned call (Predicatum.) 1:3 1 The son of God declareth that same his everlasting Godhead, both by the creating of all things, and also by the preserving of them, and especially by the excellent gifts of reason and under­ standing, wherewith he that beautified man above all other crea­ tures. 2 Paul expoundeth this place, Col. 1:15 and 16. 3 That is, as the Father did work, so did the Son work with him: for he was fellow worker with him. 4 Of all those things which were made, nothing was made without him. 1:4 1 That is, by him: and it is spoken after the manner of the Hebrews, meaning thereby that by his force and working power all life cometh to the world. 2 To wit, even then, when all things are made by him, for else he

would have said, Life is in him, and not life was. 3 That force of reason and understanding, which is kindled in our minds to acknowledge him, the author of so great a benefit. 1:5 1 The light of men is turned into darkness, but yet so that there is clearness enough to make them without excuse. 2 They could not perceive nor reach unto it, to receive any light of it, no, they did not so much as acknowledge him. 1:6 1 There is another more full manifestation of the Son of God, to the consideration whereof men are in good time stirred up, even by John's voice, who is as it were the herald of Christ. 1:7 1 Through John. 1:8 1 That light which we spake of, to wit, Christ, who only can lighten our darkness. 1:9 1 When as the Son of God saw, that man did not acknowledge him by his works, although they were endued with understand­ ing (which he had given to them all) he exhibited himself unto his people to be seen of them with their corporal eyes: yet neither so did they acknowledge him, nor receive him. 2 Who only and properly deserveth to be called the light, for he shineth of himself and borroweth light of none. 1:10 1 That person of the Word, was made manifest even at that time when the world was made. 1:11 1 The Word showed himself again, when he came in the flesh. 1:12 1 The Son being shut out of the most of his people, and acknowledged but of a few, doth regenerate them by his own virtue and power, and receiveth them into that honor which is common to all the children of God, that is to be the sons of God. 2 He vouchsafed to give them this prerogative to take them to be his children. 1:13 1 Of that gross and corrupt nature of man, which is throughout the Scriptures set as enemy to the Spirit.

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14 d,1And that Word was made 2flesh, and 3dwelt among us, (and we esaw the 4glory thereof, 5as the glory of the only begotten Son of the Father) 6full of grace and truth. 15 ¶ 1John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I said, He that cometh 2after me, was 3before me: for he was better than I. 16 f,1And of his fullness have all we received, and 2grace for grace. 17 For the Law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. 18 g,1No man hath seen God at any time: that only begotten Son, which is in the 2bosom of the Father, he hath 3declared him. 19 ¶ 1Then this is the record of John, when the Jews sent Priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? 20 And he 1confessed and 2denied not, and said plainly, I ham not that Christ. 21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elijah? And he said, 1I am not. Art thou 2that Prophet?

And he answered, No. 22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou, that we may give an answer to them that sent us? What sayest thou of thyself? 23 He said, I iam the voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the Prophet Isaiah. 24 1Now they which were sent, were of the Pharisees. 25 And they asked him, and said unto him, 1Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, neither Elijah, nor that Prophet? 26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there is one 1among you, whom ye know not. 27 jHe it is that cometh after me, which was before me, whose shoe latchet I am not worthy to unloose. 28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John did baptize. 29 ¶ 1The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold 2that Lamb of God, which

d Matt. 1:16

e Matt. 17:2

2 Pet. 1:17

f Col. 1:19

Col. 2:9

g 1 Tim. 6:16

1 John 4:12

h Acts 13:25

i Isa. 40:3

Matt. 3:3 Luke 3:4

j Matt. 3:11

Mark 1:7 Luke 3:16

Acts 1:5 Acts 11:16

Acts 19:4

1:14 1 That Son, who is God from everlasting, took upon him man's nature, that one and the selfsame might be both God and man, which manifestly appeared to many witnesses, that saw him amongst whom he was conversant, and unto whom by sure and undoubted arguments he showed both his natures. 2 That is, man: so that the part is taken for the whole, by the figure Synecdoche: for he took upon him all our whole nature, that is to say, a true body, and a true soul. 3 For a season, and when that was ended, he went up into heaven: for the word which he useth, is taken from tents: and yet notwithstand­ ing, his absence from us in body is not such, but that he is always pres­ ent with us, though not in flesh, yet by the virtue of his Spirit. 4 The glory which he speaketh of here, is that manifestation of Christ's majesty, which was as it were laid open before our eyes when the Son of God appeared in flesh. 5 This word (as) doth not in this place betoken a likeness, but the truth of the matter, for his meaning is this, that we saw such a glory, as beseemed and was meet for the true and only begotten Son of God, who is Lord and King over all the world. 6 He was not only a partaker of grace and truth, but was full of the very substance of grace and truth. 1:15 1 John is a faithful witness of the excellency of Christ. 2 That is, He before whom I am sent to prepare him the way: so that these words are referred to the time of his calling, and not of his age, for John was six months older than he. 3 This sentence hath in it a turning of the reason as we call it, as who would say, a setting of that first which should be last, and that last which should be first: for in plain speech this it is: He that cometh after me, is better than I am, for he was before me. The like kind of turning the reason we find in Luke 7:47: many sins are forgiven her, because she loved much, which is thus much to say, she loved much, because many sins are forgiven her. 1:16 1 Christ is the most plentiful fountain of all goodness, but then he poured out his gifts most bountifully, when as he exhibited and showed himself to the world. 2 That is grace upon grace, as a man would say graces heaped one upon another.

1:18 1 That true knowledge of God proceedeth only from Jesus Christ. 2 Who is nearest to his Father, not only in respect of his love towards him, but by the bond of nature, and for that union or one­ ness that is between them, whereby the Father and the Son are one. 3 Revealed him, and showed him unto us, whereas before he was hid under the shadows of the Law, so that the quickness of the sight of our minds was not able to perceive him: for whosoever seeth him, seeth the Father also. 1:19 1 John is neither the Messiah, nor like to any of the other Proph­ ets, but is the herald of Christ, who is now present. 1:20 1 He did acknowledge him, and spake of him plainly and openly. 2 This repeating of the one and the selfsame thing, though in divers words, is used much of the Hebrews, and it hath great force: for they used to speak one thing twice, to set it out more certainly and plainly. 1:21 1 The Jews thought that Elijah should come again before the days of Messiah, and they took the ground of that their opinion out of Mal. 4:5, which place is to be understood of John, Matt. 11:14. And yet John denieth that he is Elijah, answering them indeed according as they meant. 2 They inquire of some great Prophet, and not of Christ, for John denied before, that he is Christ, for they thought that some great Prophet should be sent like unto Moses, wresting to that purpose that place of Deut. 18:15, which is to be understood of all the com­ pany of the Prophets and ministers, which have been and shall be to the end, and especially of Christ, who is the head of all Prophets. 1:24 1 Christ is the author of baptism, and not John: and therefore the force thereof consisteth not in John, who is the minister, but wholly in Christ the Lord. 1:25 1 Hereby we may prove that the Jews knew there should be some change in religion under Messiah. 1:26 1 Whom all the world seeth not, and is even amongst you. 1:29 1 The body and truth of all the sacrifices of the Law, to make satisfaction for the sin of the world, is in Christ. 2 This word (That) which is added, hath great force in it, not only to set forth the worthiness of Christ, and so to separate him from the Lamb which was a figure of him, and from all other sacrifices of the Law, but also to bring into our mind the Prophecies of Isaiah and others.

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3taketh away the 4sin of the world. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man, which was before me: for he was better than I. 31 And 1I knew him not: but because he should be declared to Israel, therefore am I come, baptizing with water. 32 1So John bare record, saying, I beheld, kthat Spirit come down from heaven, like a dove, and it abode upon him, 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, he said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see that Spirit come down, and tarry still on him, that is he which baptizeth with the holy Ghost. 34 And I saw, and bare record that this is 1that Son of God. 35 ¶ 1The next day, John stood again, and two of his disciples. 36 1And he beheld Jesus walking by, and said, Behold that Lamb of God. 37 1And the two disciples heard him speak, and followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned about, and saw them follow, and said unto them, What seek ye? And they said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say by interpretation, Master) 1where dwellest thou? 39 He said unto them, Come, and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the 1tenth hour. 40 Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two which had heard it of John, and that followed him. 41 The same found his brother Simon first, and said unto him, We have found that Messiah which is by interpretation, that 1Christ. 42 And he brought him to Jesus. And Jesus beheld him, and said, Thou art Simon the son of Jonah:

thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation a stone. 43 ¶ The day following, Jesus would go into Galilee, and found Philip, and said unto him, Follow me. 44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 1Philip found Nathanael, and said unto him, We have found him of whom lMoses did write in the Law, and the mProphets, Jesus that Son of Joseph, that was of Nazareth. 46 1Then Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come, and see. 47 1Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, Behold indeed an Israelite, in whom is no guile. 48 1Nathanael said unto him, Whence knewest thou me? Jesus answered, and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. 49 Nathanael answered, and said unto him, Rabbi, thou art that Son of God: thou art that King of Israel. 50 Jesus answered, and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. 51 And he said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see heaven open, and the Angels of God n,1ascending, and descending upon that Son of man. 2 1 Christ turneth water into Wine, 11 which was the beginning of his miracles. 12 He goeth down to Capernaum: 13 from thence he goeth up to Jerusalem, 15 and casteth the merchandise out of the Temple. 19 He foretelleth that the Temple, that is, his body shall be destroyed of the Jews. 23 Many believe in him, seeing the miracles which he did.

k Matt. 3:16

Mark 1:10 Luke 3:22

l Gen. 49:10

Deut. 18:18

m Isa. 4:2

Isa. 40:10

Isa. 45:8 Jer. 25:5 Jer. 33:14 Ezek. 24:43 Ezek. 37:24

Dan. 9:24

n Gen. 28:12

1 And 1the 2third day, was there a marriage in

1:29 3 This word of the present time signifieth a continual act, for the Lamb hath this virtue proper unto him, and forever, to take away the sins of the world. 4 That is, that root of sins, to wit, our corruption, and so conse­ quently, the fruits of sin, which are commonly called in the plural number sins. 1:31 1 I never knew him by face before. 1:32 1 Christ is proved to be the Son of God, by the coming down of the holy Ghost, by the Father's voice, and by John's testimony. 1:34 1 This word (That) pointeth out unto us some excellent thing, and maketh a difference between Christ and others, whom Moses and the Prophets commonly call the sons of God, or the sons of the most high. 1:35 1 John gathered disciples, not to himself, but to Christ. 1:36 1 Christ is set before us to follow not as a vain shadow, but as our Mediator. 1:37 1 In this first gathering of the disciples we have shown unto us, that the beginning of salvation is from God, who calleth us unto his Son by the ministry of his servants: whom (so preventing us) we must also hear, and follow him home, that being instructed by him, we may also instruct others.

1:38 1 Where is thy lodging? 1:39 1 The night grew on. 1:41 1 That is, anointed, and King after the manner of the Jewish people. 1:45 1 The good endeavors even of the unlearned, God doth so allow, that he maketh them masters to the learned. 1:46 1 We must especially take heed of false presumptions, which shut up against us the entrance to Christ. 1:47 1 Simple uprightness discerneth the true Israelites from the false. 1:48 1 The end of miracles is to set before us Christ the Almighty, and also the only author of our salvation, that we may apprehend him by faith. 1:51 1 By these words the power of God is signified which should appear in his ministry by the angels serving him as the head of the Church. 2:1 1 Christ declaring openly in an assembly by a notable miracle, that he hath power over the nature of things, to feed man's body, leadeth the minds of all men, to his spiritual and saving virtue and power. 2 After the talk which he had with Nathanael, or after that he departured from John, or after that he came into Galilee.

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Cana a town of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 And Jesus was called also, and his disciples unto the marriage. 3 1Now when the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus said unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine 1hour is not yet come. 5 His mother said unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there, six 1waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three 2firkins apiece. 7 And Jesus said unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. Then they filled them up to the brim. 8 Then he said unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. So they bare it. 9 Now when the governor of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, (for he knew not whence it was, but the servants, which drew the water, knew) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And said unto him, All men at the beginning set forth good wine, and when men have 1well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept back the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana a town of Galilee, and showed forth his glory: and his disciples believed on him. 12 After that, he went down into Capernaum, he and his mother, and his 1brethren, and his disciples: but they continued not many days there. 13 1For the Jews' Passover was at hand. Therefore Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 1And he found in the Temple those that sold oxen, and sheep, and doves, and changers of money sitting there. 15 Then he made a scourge of small cords and

drove them all out of the Temple with the sheep and oxen, and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew their tables, 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence: make not my father's house, an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered, that it was written, aThe 1zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. 18 1Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, What 2sign showest thou unto us, that thou doest these things? 19 Jesus answered, and said unto them, bDestroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up again. 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this Temple a building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 21 But he spake of the 1temple of his body. 22 As soon therefore as he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he thus said unto them: and they believed the Scriptures, and the word which Jesus had said. 23 Now when he was at Jerusalem at the Passover in the feast, many believed in his Name, when they saw his miracles which he did. 24 1But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew them all. 25 1And had no need that any should testify of man, for he knew what was in man. 3 1 Christ teacheth Nicodemus the very principles of Christian regeneration. 14 The serpent in the wilderness. 23 John baptizeth, 27 and teacheth his, that he is not Christ.

chapter 2

a Ps. 69:9

b Matt. 26:61

Matt. 27:40 Mark 14:58 Mark 15:29

1 There 1was now a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a 2ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a 1teacher come from God, for no man could do these miracles that thou doest, 2except God were with him.

2:3 1 Christ is careful enough of our salvation, and therefore hath no need of others to put him in mind of it. 2:4 1 Mine appointed time. 2:6 1 These were vessels appointed for water, wherein they washed themselves. 2 Every firkin contained an hundred pounds, at twelve ounces the pound: Whereby we gather that Christ helped them with a thousand and eight hundred pounds of wine. 2:10 1 Word for word, are drunken. Now this speech, to be drunken, is not always taken in evil part in the Hebrew tongue, but signifieth sometime such store, and plentiful use of wine, as doth not pass measure, as Gen. 43:34. 2:12 1 That is, his cousins. 2:13 1 Christ being made subject to the Law for us, satisfieth the Law of the Passover. 2:14 1 Christ being ordained to purge the Church, doth with great zeal begin his office both of Priest and Prophet. 2:17 1 Zeal in this place is taken for a wrathful indignation and dis­ pleasure of the mind, conceived of some naughty and evil dealing

towards them whom we love well. 2:18 1 Against them which so bind God to an ordinary calling which they themselves most shamefully abuse, that they will not admit an extraordinary, which God confirmeth from heaven, (and they although in vain would have it extinguished) unless it be sealed with outward and bodily miracles. 2 With what miracle dost thou confirm it, that we may see that heavenly power and virtue, which giveth thee authority to speak and do thus? 2:21 1 That is, of his body. 2:24 1 It is not good crediting them, which stand only upon miracles. 2:25 1 Christ is the searcher of hearts, and therefore true God. 3:1 1 There are none sometimes more unlearned, than the learned: but as well the learned as the unlearned must desire wisdom of Christ only. 2 A man of great estimation, and a ruler amongst the Jews. 3:2 1 We know that thou art sent from God to teach us. 2 But he in whom some part of the excellency of God appeareth. And if Nicodemus had known Christ aright, he would not only have said that God was with him, but in him: as Paul doth, 2 Cor. 1:19.

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3 1Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot 2see the 3kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus said unto him, How 1can a man be born which is old? can he enter into his mother's womb again, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily I say unto thee, except that a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh, is 1flesh: and that that is born of the Spirit, is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said to thee, Ye must be born again. 8 The wind bloweth where it 1listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every man that is born of the Spirit. 9 1Nicodemus answered, and said unto him, How can these things be? 10 Jesus answered, and said unto him, Art thou a teacher of Israel, and knowest not these things? 11 Verily, verily I say unto thee, We speak that we know, and testify that we have seen: but ye receive not our 1witness. 12 If when I tell you earthly things, ye believe not, how should ye believe, If I shall tell you of heavenly things? 13 For no 1man 2ascendeth up to heaven, but he that had descended from heaven, 3that Son of man

which 4is in heaven. 14 aAnd as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must that Son of man be lifted up, 15 That whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 b,1For God so loveth the world, that he hath given his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth 2in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 c,1For God sent not his Son into the world, that he should 2condemn the world, but that the 3world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth in him, is not condemned: but he that believeth not, is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the Name of that only begotten Son of God. 19 d,1And this is the 2condemnation, that that light came into the world, and men loved darkness rather than that light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every man that evil doeth, hateth the light, neither cometh to light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that 1doeth truth, cometh to the light, that his deeds might be made manifest, that they are wrought 2according to God. 22 ¶ After these things came Jesus, and his disciples into the land of Judea, and there tarried with them, and ebaptized. 23 And John also baptized in Aenon besides Salim, because there was much water there: and they came

chapter 3

a Num. 31:9

John 12:32

b 1 John 4:9

c John 1:39

John 12:47

d John 1:9

e John 4:1

3:3 1 The beginning of Christianity consisteth in this, that we know ourselves not only to be corrupt in part, but to be wholly dead in sin: so that our nature hath need to be created anew, as touching the qualities thereof: which can be done by no other virtue, but by the divine and heavenly, whereby we were first created. 2 That is, go in, or enter, as he expounded himself afterward, verse 5. 3 The Church: for Christ showeth in this place, how we come to be citizens, and to have ought to do in the city of God. 3:4 1 How can I that am old, be born again? for he answereth, as if Christ's words belonged to none but to him. 3:6 1 That is, fleshly, to wit, wholly unclean and under the wrath of God: and therefore this word (Flesh) signifieth the corrupt nature of man: contrary to which is the Spirit, that is, the man ingrafted into Christ through the grace of the holy Ghost, whose nature is everlast­ ing and immortal, though the strife of the flesh remaineth. 3:8 1 With free and wandering blasts, as it listeth. 3:9 1 The secret mystery of our regeneration which cannot be com­ prehended by man's capacity, is perceived by faith, and that in Christ only, because that he is both God on earth, and man in heaven, that is to say, in such sort man, that he is God also, and therefore almighty: and in such sort God, that he is man also, and therefore his power is manifest unto us. 3:11 1 You handle doubtful things, and such as you have no certain author for, and yet men believe you: but I teach those things that are of a truth and well known, and you believe me not. 3:13 1 Only Christ can teach us heavenly things for no man ascend­ eth, etc. 2 That is, hath any spiritual light and understanding, or ever had, but only that Son of God, which came down to us.

3 Whereas he is said to have come down from heaven, that must be understood of his Godhead, and of the manner of his conception: for Christ's birth upon the earth was heavenly, and not earthly, for he was conceived by the holy Ghost. 4 That which is proper to the divinity of Christ, is here spoken of whole Christ, to give us to understand that he is but one person, wherein two natures are united, and this kind of speech men call, the communicating of proprieties. 3:16 1 Nothing else but the free love of the Father, is the beginning of our salvation, and Christ is he in whom our righteousness and salvation is resident: and faith is the instrument or mean whereby we apprehend it, and life everlasting is that which is set before us to apprehend. 2 It is not all one to believe in a thing, and to believe of a thing, for we may not believe (in anything) save only in God, but we may believe (of anything) whatsoever, this saith Nazianzene in his oration of the Spirit. 3:17 1 Not Christ, but the despising of Christ doth condemn. 2 That is, to be the cause of the condemning of the world, for indeed sins are the cause of death, but Christ shall judge the quick and the dead. 3 Not only the people of the Jews, but whosoever shall believe in him. 3:19 1 Only wickedness is the cause, why men refuse the light that is offered them. 2 That is, the cause of condemnation, which sticketh fast in men, unless through God's great benefit they be delivered from it. 3:21 1 That is, he that leadeth an honest life, and void of all craft and deceit. 2 That is, with God, God as it were going before.

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and were baptized. 24 For John was not yet cast into prison. 25 1Then there arose a question between John's disciples and the Jews, about purifying. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom fthou barest witness, behold, he baptizeth, and all men come to him. 27 John answered, and said, A man 1can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. 28 Ye yourselves are my witnesses, that gI said, I am not that Christ, but that I am sent before him. 29 He that hath the bride, is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly, because of the bridegroom's voice. This my joy therefore is fulfilled. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 He that is come from on high, is above all: he that is of the earth, is of the 1earth, and 2speaketh of the earth: he that is come from heaven, is above all. 32 And what he hath 1seen and heard, that he testifieth: but 2no man receiveth his testimony. 33 He that hath receiveth his testimony, hath sealed that hGod is true. 34 For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God: for God giveth him not the Spirit by measure. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath i,1given all things into his hand. 36 jHe that believeth in the Son, hath everlasting life, and he that obeyeth not the Son, shall not 1see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him. 4 6 Jesus being weary, asketh drink of the woman of Samaria. 21 He teacheth the true worship. 26 He confesseth that he is the Messiah, 32 His meat. 39 The Samaritans believe in him. 46 He healeth the Ruler's son.

disciples than John, 2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not: but his disciples.) 3 He left Judea, and departed again into Galilee. 4 And he must needs go through Samaria. 5 1Then came he to a city of Samaria called Sychar, near unto the possession that bJacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 And there was Jacob's Well. Jesus then wearied in the journey, sat 1thus on the Well: it was about the 2sixth hour. 7 There came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus said unto her, Give me drink. 8 For his disciples were gone away into the city, to buy meat. 9 Then said the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it, that thou being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? For the Jews 1meddle not with the Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest 1that gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me drink, thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee 2water of life. 11 The woman said unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the Well is deep: from whence then hast thou that water of life? 12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the Well, and he himself drank thereof, and his sons, and his cattle. 13 Jesus answered, and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water, shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never be more athirst: but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water, springing up into everlasting life. 15 The woman said unto him, Sir, give me of that water, that I may not thirst, neither come hither to draw. 16 Jesus said unto her, Go, call thine husband, and come hither.

f John 1:34

g John 1:20

h Rom. 3:4

i Matt. 11:27

j 1 John 5:10

chapter 4

a John 3:22

b Gen. 33:19

Gen. 48:22 John 24:32

1 Now 1when the Lord knew, how the Pharisees had heard, that Jesus made aand baptized more

3:25 1 Satan inflameth the disciples of John with a fond emulation of their master, to hinder the course of the Gospel: but John being mindful of his office, doth not only break off their endeavors, but also taketh occasion thereby to give testimony of Christ, how that in him only the Father hath set forth life everlasting. 3:27 1 What mean you to go about to better my state? this is every man's lot and portion that they cannot better themselves one iota. 3:31 1 Is nothing else but man, a piece of work and of the slime of the earth. 2 Savoreth of nothing but corruption, ignorance, dullness, etc. 3:32 1 What he knoweth fully and perfectly. 2 That is, very few. 3:35 1 Committed them to his power and will. 3:36 1 Shall not enjoy. 4:1 1 This measure is to be kept in doing of our duty, that neither by fear we be terrified from going forward, neither by rashness procure or pluck dangers upon our heads.

4:5 1 Christ leaving the proud Pharisees, communicateth the treasures of everlasting life with a poor sinful woman, and stranger, refelling the gross errors of the Samaritans, and defending the true service of God, which was delivered to the Jews, but yet so, that he calleth both of them back to himself as one whom only all the fathers, and also all the ceremonies of the Law did regard, and had a respect unto. 4:6 1 Even as he was weary, or because he was weary. 2 It was almost noon. 4:9 1 There is no familiarity nor friendship, between the Jews and the Samaritans. 4:10 1 By this word (That) we are given to understand, that Christ speaketh of some excellent gift, that is to say, even of himself, whom his Father offered to this woman. 2 This everlasting water, that is to say, the exceeding love of God, is called living, or of life, to make a difference between it, and the water that should be drawn out of a well: and these metaphors are very much used of the Jews, Jer. 2:13; Joel 3:18; Zech. 13:11.

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17 The woman answered, and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, thou hast well said, I have no husband. 18 For thou hast had five husbands, and he whom thou now hast, is not thine husband: that saidest thou truly. 19 The woman said unto him, Sir, I see that thou art a Prophet. 20 1Our fathers worshipped in this 2mountain, and ye say, that in cJerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. 21 Jesus said unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor at Jerusalem worship the Father. 22 Ye worship that which ye dknow not: we worship that which we know: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in 1Spirit and Truth: for the Father requireth even such to worship him. 24 eGod is a 1Spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in Spirit and Truth. 25 The woman said unto him, I know well that Messiah shall come, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26 Jesus said unto her, I am he, that speak unto thee. 27 ¶ And upon that, came his disciples, and marveled that he talked with a woman: yet no man said unto him, What askest thou? or why talkest thou with her. 28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and said to the men, 29 Come, see a man which hath told me all things that ever I did: is not he that Christ? 30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. 31 ¶ In the meanwhile, the disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. 32 1But he said unto them, I have meat to eat, that

ye know not of. 33 Then said the disciples between themselves, Hath any man brought him meat? 34 Jesus said unto them, My meat is that I may do the will of him that sent me, and finish his work. 35 1Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the regions: ffor they are white already unto harvest. 36 1And he that reapeth, receiveth reward, and gathered fruit unto life eternal, that both he that soweth, and he that reapeth might rejoice together. 37 For herein is the 1saying true, that one soweth and another reapeth. 38 I sent you to reap that, whereon ye bestowed no labor: other men labored, and ye are entered into their labors. 39 1Now many of the Samaritans of that city believed in him, for the saying of the woman which testified, He hath told me all things that ever I did. 40 Then when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him, that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. 41 And many more believed because of his own word. 42 And they said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed that Christ the Savior of the world. 43 ¶ 1So two days after he departed thence, and went into 2Galilee. 44 For Jesus himself had gtestified, that a Prophet hath none honor in his own country. 45 Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galileans received him, which had seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they went also to the feast. 46 1And Jesus came again into hCana a town of Galilee, where he had made of water wine. And

c Deut. 12:6

d 2 Kings 17:29

e 2 Cor. 3:27

f Matt. 9:37

Luke 10:2

g Matt. 13:57

Mark 6:4 Luke 4:24

h John 2:1, 12

4:20 1 All the religion of superstitious people, standeth for the most part, upon two pillars, but very weak, that is to say upon the exam­ ples of the fathers perverted, and a foolish opinion of outward things: against which errors we have to set the word and nature of God. 2 The name of this mountain is Gerizim, whereupon Sanabaletta the Cushite built a Temple by Alexander of Macedonia's leave, after the victory of Issica, and made there Manasses his son-in-law high priest, Josephus, book 11. 4:23 1 This word (Spirit) is to be taken here, as it is set against that com­ mandment, which is called carnal, Heb. 7:16, as the commandment is considered in itself: and so he speaketh of (Truth) not as we set it against a lie, but as we take it in respect of the outward ceremonies of the Law: which did only shadow that which Christ performed indeed. 4:24 1 By the word (Spirit) he meaneth the nature of the Godhead, and not the third person in the Trinity. 4:32 1 We may have care of our bodies, but yet so, that we prefer willingly and freely the occasion which is offered us to enlarge the

kingdom of God, before all necessities of this life whatsoever. 4:35 1 When the spiritual corn is ripe, we must not linger: for so the children of this world would condemn us. 4:36 1 The doctrine of the Prophets was as it were a sowing time: and the doctrine of the Gospel, as the harvest, and there is an excellent agreement between them both, and the ministers of them both. 4:37 1 That proverb. 4:39 1 The Samaritans do most joyfully embrace that which the Jews most stubbornly rejected. 4:43 1 The despisers of Christ deprive themselves of his benefit: yet Christ prepareth a place for himself. 2 Into the towns and villages of Galilee: for he would not make abode in his country of Nazareth, because they despised him, and where (as the other Evangelists write) the efficacy of his benefits was hindered through their marvelous stiffneckedness. 4:46 1 Although Christ be absent in body, yet he worketh mightily in the believers by his word.

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diseased eight and thirty years. 6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he now long time had been diseased, he said unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? 7 The sick man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. 8 Jesus said unto him, Rise: take up thy bed, and walk. 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and the same day was the Sabbath. 10 1The Jews therefore said to him that was made whole, It is the Sabbath day: bit is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed. 11 He answered them, He that made me whole he said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk. 12 Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk? 13 And he that was healed, knew not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away from the multitude that was in that place. 14 And after that, Jesus found him in the Temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. 15 ¶ The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus that had made him whole. 16 And therefore the Jews did persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the Sabbath day. 17 1But Jesus answered them, My father worketh hitherto, and I work. 18 cTherefore the Jews sought the more to kill him: not only because he had broken the Sabbath: but said also that God was 1his Father, and made himself equal with God. 19 Then answered Jesus, and said unto them, Verily, verily I say unto you, The Son can do nothing 1of himself, save that he 2seeth the Father do: for whatsoever things he doeth, the same things doeth the Son 3in like manner.

there was a certain 2ruler, whose son was sick at Capernaum. 47 When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would go down, and heal his son: for he was even ready to die. 48 Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. 49 The ruler said unto him, Sir, go down before my son dies. 50 Jesus said unto him, Go thy way, thy son liveth: and the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and went his way. 51 And as he was now going down, his servants met him, saying, Thy son liveth. 52 Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday the seventh hour the fever left him. 53 Then the father knew that it was the same hour in the which Jesus had said unto him, Thy son liveth. And he believed, and all his household. 54 This second miracle did Jesus again, after he was come out of Judea into Galilee. 5 2 One lying at the pool, 5 is healed of Christ on the Sabbath. 10 The Jews that rashly find fault with that his deed, 17 he convinceth with the authority of his Father, 19, 20 He proveth his divine power by many reasons, 45 and with Moses' testimony.

chapter 5

a Lev. 23:3

Deut. 16:1

b Jer. 17:22

c John 7:19

1 After athat, there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went to Jerusalem. 2 1And there is at Jerusalem by the place of the sheep, a 2pool called in Hebrew 3Bethesda, having five porches: 3 In the which lay a great multitude of sick folk, of blind, halt, and withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 4 For an Angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first, after the stirring of the water, stepped in, was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. 5 And a certain man was there, which had been

2 Some of Herod's courtiers, for though Herod was not a king, but a Tetrarch, yet the lofty name only except, he was a king, or at least the people called him a king. 5:2 1 There is no disease so old, which Christ cannot heal. 2 Whereof cattle drank, and used to be plunged in; whereof there could not be but great store at Jerusalem. 3 That is to say, the house of pouring out, because great store of water was poured out into that place. 5:10 1 True religion is no more cruelly assaulted by any means, than by the pretence of religion itself. 5:17 1 The work of God was never the breach of the Sabbath: but the works of Christ are the works of the Father, both because they are one God, and also because the Father doth not work but in the Son.

5:18 1 That is, his only and no man's else, which they gather by that, that he saith, (And I work) applying this word (work) to himself, which is proper to God, and therefore maketh himself equal to God. 5:19 1 Not only without his Father's authority, but also without his mighty working and power. 2 This must be understood of Christ's person, which consisteth of two natures, and not simply of his Godhead: so then he saith that his Father moveth and governeth him in all things, but yet notwith­ standing, when he saith he worketh with his Father, he voucheth his Godhead. 3 In like sort, jointly and together. Not for that the Father doeth some things, and then the son worketh after him, and doeth the like, but because the might and power of the Father and the Son do work equally and jointly together.

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20 For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things, whatsoever he himself doeth, and he will show him greater works than these, that ye should marvel. 21 1For likewise as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them, so the Son quickeneth whom he will. 22 For the Father 1judgeth 2no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son, 23 Because that all men should honor the Son, as they honor the Father: he that honoreth not the Son, the same honoreth not the Father which hath sent him. 24 1Verily, verily I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but hath passed from death to life. 25 1Verily, verily I say unto you, the hour shall come, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear it shall live. 26 For as the Father hath life in himself, so likewise hath he given to the Son to have life in himself. 27 And hath given him 1power also to execute judgment, in that he is the 2Son of man. 28 1Marvel not at this: for the hour shall come, in the which all that are in the graves, shall hear his voice. 29 1And they shall come 2forth, dthat have done good, unto the 3resurrection of life: but they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of condemnation. 30 1I can 2do nothing of mine own self: 3as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just, because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father who hath sent me. 31 If I eshould bear witness of myself, my witness were not 1true. 32 fThere is another that beareth witness of me, and I know that the witness, which he beareth of

me, is true. 33 g,1Ye sent unto John, and he bore witness unto the truth. 34 But I receive not the record of man: nevertheless these things I say, that ye might be saved. 35 He was a burning and a shining candle: and ye would for 1a season have rejoiced in his light. 36 But I have greater witness than the witness of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father sent me. 37 And the hFather himself, which hath sent me, beareth witness of me. Ye have not heard his voice at any time, ineither have ye seen his shape. 38 And his word have you not abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believed not. 39 jSearch the Scriptures: for in them ye think to have eternal life, and they are they which testify of me. 40 But ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. 41 I receive not the praise of men. 42 But I know you, that ye have not the 1love of God in you. 43 I am come in my Father's Name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him will ye receive. 44 How can ye believe, which receive khonor one of another, and seek not the honor that cometh of God alone? 45 1Do not think that I will accuse you to my Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. 46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he lwrote of me. 47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words.

d Matt. 25:41

e John 8:14

f Matt. 3:17

g John 1:27

h Matt. 3:15

Matt. 17:5

i Deut. 4:12

j Acts 17:11

k John 12:43

l Gen. 3:15

Gen. 22:18 Gen 49:10 Deut. 18:15

5:21 1 The Father maketh no man partaker of everlasting life, but in Christ, in whom only also he is truly worshipped. 5:22 1 This word (judgeth) is taken by the figure Synecdoche, for all government. 2 These words are not so to be taken, as though they simply denied that God governeth the world, but as the Jews imagined it, which separate the Father from the Son, whereas indeed, the Father doth not govern the world but only in the person of his Son, being made manifest in the flesh: so saith he afterward, verse 30, that he came not to do his own will: that his doctrine is not his own, John 7:16, that the blind man and his parents sinned not, etc., John 9:3. 5:24 1 The Father is not worshipped but by his Son's word appre­ hended by faith, which is the only way that leadeth to eternal life. 5:25 1 We are all dead in sin and cannot be quickened by any other means, than by the word of Christ apprehended by faith. 5:27 1 That is, high and sovereign power to rule and govern all things, insomuch that he hath power of life and death. 2 That is, he shall not only judge the world as he is God, but also as he is man, he received this of his Father to be judge of the world. 5:28 1 All shall appear before the judgment seat of Christ at length

to be judged. 5:29 1 Faith and infidelity shall be judged by their fruits. 2 Of their graves. 3 To that resurrection which had life everlasting following it: against which is set the resurrection of condemnation: that is, which condemnation followeth. 5:30 1 The father is the author and approver of all things which Christ doeth. 2 See verse 22. 3 As my father directeth me, who dwelleth in me. 5:31 1 Faithful, that is, worthy to be credited, see John 8:14. 5:33 1 Christ is declared to be the only Savior by John's voice, and infinite miracles, and by the testimonies of all the Prophets. But the world notwithstanding being addicted to false prophets, and desir­ ous to seem religious, seeth none of all these things. 5:35 1 A little while. 5:42 1 Love toward God. 5:45 1 This denial doth not put away that which is here said, but cor­ recteth it, as if Christ said, the Jews shall have no sorer an accuser than Moses.

1067 john 6:28 6 5 Five thousand are fed with five loaves and two fishes. 15 Christ goeth apart from the people. 17 As his disciples were rowing, 19 he cometh to them walking on the water. 26 He reasoneth of the true 27 and everlasting, 35 bread of life. 42, 52 The Jews murmur, 60 and many of the disciples, 66 depart from him. 69 The Apostles confess him to be the Son of God.

that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that Prophet that should come into the world. 15 1When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come, and take him to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. 16 ¶ 1When even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, 17 cAnd entered into a ship, and went over the sea, 1towards Capernaum: and now it was dark, and Jesus was not come to them. 18 And the Sea arose with a great wind that blew. 19 And when they had rowed about five and twenty, or thirty furlongs, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near unto the ship: so they were afraid. 20 But he said unto them, It is I: be not afraid. 21 Then 1willingly they received him into the ship, and the ship was by and by at the land, whither they went. 22 ¶ The day following, the people which stood on the other side of the sea, saw that there was none other ship there, save that one, where into his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples in the ship, but that his disciples were gone alone, 23 And that there came other ships from Tiberias near unto the place where they ate the bread, after the Lord had given thanks. 24 Now when the people saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. 25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? 26 1Jesus answered them, and said, Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye seek me not, because ye saw the miracles, but because ye ate of the loaves, and were filled. 27 1Labor not for the meat which perisheth, but for the meat that endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath dGod the Father 2sealed. 28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the 1works of God?

chapter 6

a Lev. 23:7

Deut. 16:2

b Matt. 14:16

Mark 6:37 Luke 9:13

c Matt. 14:25

Mark 6:47

d John 1:32

Mark 3:17

1 After these things, Jesus went his way 1over the sea of Galilee, which is Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles, which he did on them that were diseased. 3 Then Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover a afeast of the Jews was near. 5 b,1Then Jesus lift up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude came unto him, he said unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these might eat? 6 (And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.) 7 Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that everyone of them may take a little. 8 Then said unto him one of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, 9 There is a little boy here, which hath five barley loaves, and two fishes: but what are they among so many? 10 And Jesus said, Make the people sit down. (Now there was much grass in that place.) Then the men sat down, in number about five thousand. 11 And Jesus took the bread, and gave thanks, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down: and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. 12 And when they were satisfied, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the broken meat which remaineth, that nothing be lost. 13 Then they gathered it together, and filled twelve baskets with the broken meat of the five barley loaves, which remained unto them that had eaten. 14 Then the men, when they had seen the miracle

Mark 7:3 John 17:3

6:1 1 Not that he cut over the lake of Tiberias, but by reason of the large creeks, his sailing made his journey the shorter: therefore he is said to have gone over the sea, when as he passed over from one side of the creek to the other. 6:5 1 They that follow Christ do sometimes hunger, but they are never destitute of help. 6:15 1 Christ is not only not delighted, but also greatly offended with a preposterous worship. 6:16 1 The godly are often in peril and danger, but Christ cometh to them in time, even in the midst of the tempests, and bringeth them to the heaven. 6:17 1 In Mark 6:45 they are willed to go before to Bethsaida, for Bethsaida was in the way to Capernaum. 6:21 1 They were afraid at the first, but when they knew his voice,

they became new men, and took him willingly into the ship, whom they had shunned and fled from before. 6:26 1 They that seek the kingdom of heaven lack nothing: notwith­ standing the Gospel is not the food of the belly, but of the mind. 6:27 1 Bestow your labor and pain. 2 That is, whom God the Father hath distinguished from all other men by planting his own virtue in him, as though he had sealed him with his seal, that he might be a lively pattern and representer of him: and that more is, installed him to this office, to reconcile us men to God, and bring us to everlasting life, which is only proper to Christ. 6:28 1 Which please God: for they think that everlasting life hangeth upon the condition of fulfilling the Law: therefore Christ calleth them back to faith.

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29 1Jesus answered, and said unto them, e,2This is the work of God, that ye believe in him, whom he hath sent. 30 1They said therefore unto him, What sign showest thou then, that we may see it, and believe thee? what dost thou work? 31 Our fathers did eat Manna in the desert, as it is fwritten, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. 32 1Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily I say unto you, Moses gave you not 2that bread from heaven, but my Father giveth you that true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 34 Then they said unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am that bread 1of life: he that cometh to me, shall not hunger, and he that believeth in me, shall never thirst. 36 But I said unto you, that ye also have seen me, and believe not. 37 1All that the Father giveth me, shall come to me: and him that cometh to me, I cast not away. 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine 1own will, but his will which hath sent me. 39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me, I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every man which 1seeth the Son, and believeth in him, should have everlasting life: and I will raise him

up at the last day. 41 1The Jews then murmured at him because he said, I am that bread, which is come down from heaven. 42 And they said, gIs not this Jesus that son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how then saith he, I came down from heaven? 43 Jesus then answered, and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. 44 No man can come to me, except the Father, which hath sent me, draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 45 It is written in the h,1Prophets, And they shall be all 2taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me: 46 iNot that any man hath seen the Father, 1save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. 47 Verily, verily I say unto you, he that believeth in me, hath everlasting life. 48 1I am that bread of life. 49 jYour fathers did eat Manna in the wilderness, and are dead. 50 1This is that bread, which cometh down from heaven, that he which eateth of it, should not die. 51 1I am that 2living bread, which came down from heaven: if any man 3eat of this bread, he shall live forever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. 52 1Then the Jews strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

e 1 John 3:23

f Exod. 16:14

Num. 11:7

Ps. 78:25

g Matt. 13:55

h Isa. 54:13

Jer. 31:13

i Matt. 11:17

j Exod. 16:15

6:29 1 Men torment themselves in vain, when they go about to please God without faith. 2 That is, this is the work that God requireth, that you believe in me, and therefore he calleth them back to faith. 6:30 1 The spiritual virtue of Christ is contemned of them which are desirous of earthly miracles. 6:32 1 Christ, who is the true and only author and giver of eternal life, was signified unto the fathers, in Manna. 2 He denieth that Manna was that true heavenly bread, and saith that he himself is that true bread, because he feedeth unto the true and everlasting life. And as for that, that Paul 1 Cor. 10 calleth Manna spiritual food, it maketh nothing against this place, for he joineth the thing signified with the sign: but in this whole disputation, Christ dealeth with the Jews after their own opinion and conceit of the matter, and they had no further consideration of the Manna, but in that it fed the belly. 6:35 1 Which have life, and give life. 6:37 1 The gift of faith proceedeth from the free election of the Father in Christ, after which followeth necessarily everlasting life: Therefore faith in Christ Jesus is a sure witness of our election, and therefore of our glorification, which is to come. 6:38 1 See John 5:22. 6:40 1 Seeing and believing are joined together: for there is another kind of seeing, which is general, which the devils have, for they see: but here he speaketh of that kind of seeing, which is proper to the elect. 6:41 1 Flesh cannot perceive spiritual things, and therefore the

beginning of our salvation cometh from God, who changeth our nature, so that we being inspired of him, may abide to be instructed and saved by Christ. 6:45 1 In the book of the Prophets, for the old Testament was divided by them into three several parts, into the Law the Prophets, and the Holy writ. 2 To wit, they shall be children of the Church, for so the Prophet Isaiah expoundeth it, Isa. 54:13, that is to say, ordained to life, Acts 13:48, and therefore the knowledge of the heavenly truth, is the gift and work of God, and standeth not in any power of man. 6:46 1 If the son only hath seen the Father, then it is he only that can teach and instruct us truly. 6:48 1 The true use of Sacraments, is to ascend from them to the thing itself, that is to Christ: and by the partaking of whom only, we get everlasting life. 6:50 1 He pointed out himself when he spake these words. 6:51 1 Christ being sent from the Father, is the selfsame unto us for the getting and keeping of everlasting life, that bread and flesh, yea meat and drink are to the use of this transitory life. 2 Which giveth life to the world. 3 That is to say, whosoever is partaker of Christ indeed, who is our food. 6:52 1 Flesh cannot put a difference between fleshly eating which is done by the help of the teeth, and spiritual eating which con­ sisteth in faith, and therefore is condemneth that which it under­ standeth not: yet notwithstanding the truth must be preached and taught.

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53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have 1no life in you. 54 Whosoever keateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. 56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. 57 As 1that living Father hath sent me, so live I by the 2Father, and he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. 58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers have eaten Manna, and are dead. He that eateth of this bread, shall live forever. 59 These things spake he in the Synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum. 60 1Many therefore of his disciples (when they heard this) said, This is an hard saying: who can hear it? 61 But Jesus knowing in himself, that his disciples murmured at this, said unto them, Doth this offend you? 62 What then if ye should see that Son of man ascend up lwhere he was before? 63 1It is the 2spirit that quickeneth: the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, are spirit and life. 64 But there are some of you that believe not: for Jesus knew from the beginning, which they were that believed not, and who should betray him. 65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it be given unto him of my Father. 66 1From that time, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus to the twelve, Will ye also go

away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Master, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life: 69 And we believe and know that thou art that Christ that Son of the living God. 70 1Jesus answered them, Have not I mchosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? 71 Now he spake it of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, though he was one of the twelve. 7 2 Christ, after his cousins were gone up to the feast of Tabernacles, 10 goeth thither privily. 12 The people's sundry opinions of him. 14 He teacheth in the Temple. 32 The Priests command to take him. 41 Strife among the multitude about him, 47 and between the Pharisees and the officers that were sent to take him, 50 and Nicodemus.

k 1 Cor. 11:27

l John 3:13

m Matt. 26:16

chapter 7

a Lev. 13:34

b John 8:20

1 After these things, Jesus walked in Galilee, and would not walk in Judea: for the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' a,1feast of the Tabernacles was at hand. 3 1His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples may see thy works that thou doest. 4 For there is no man that doeth anything secretly, and he himself seeketh to be famous. If thou doest these things, show thyself to the world. 5 For as yet his 1brethren believed not in him. 6 1Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always ready. 7 The world cannot hate you: but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. 8 Go ye up unto this feast: I will not go up yet unto this feast: bfor my time is not yet fulfilled. 9 ¶ These things he said unto them, and abode still in Galilee.

6:53 1 If Christ be present, life is present, but when Christ is absent, then is death present. 6:57 1 In that that Christ is man, he receiveth that power which quickeneth and giveth life to them that are his, of his Father: and he addeth this word (That) to make a difference between him and all other fathers. 2 Christ his meaning is, that though he be man, yet his flesh can give life, not of the own nature, but because that flesh of his liveth by the Father, that is to say, death suck and draw out of the Father, that power which it hath to give life. 6:60 1 The reason of man cannot comprehend the uniting of Christ and his members: therefore let it worship and reverence that which is better than itself. 6:63 1 The flesh of Christ doth therefore quicken us, because that he that is man, is God: which mystery is only comprehended by faith, which is the gift of God, properly only to the elect. 2 Spirit, that is, that power which floweth from the Godhead, caus­

eth the flesh of Christ, which otherwise were nothing but flesh, but to live in itself, and to give life to us. 6:66 1 Such is the malice of men, that they take occasion of their own destruction, even of the very doctrine of salvation (unless it be a few, which believe through the singular gift of God.) 6:70 1 The number of the professors, of Christ is very small, and among them also there be some hypocrites, and worse than all others. 7:2 1 This feast was so called, because of the booths and tents which they pight of divers kinds of boughs, and sat under them seven days together; all which time the feast lasted. 7:3 1 The grace of God cometh not by inheritance, but it is a gift that cometh other ways, whereby it cometh to pass, that oftentimes the children of God suffer more affliction by their own kinsfolk than by strangers. 7:5 1 His kinsfolk: for so use the Hebrews to speak. 7:6 1 We must not follow the foolish desires of our friends.

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10 1But as soon as his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were privily. 11 Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? 12 And much murmuring was there of him among the people. Some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay: but he deceiveth the people. 13 Howbeit no man spake 1openly of him for fear of the Jews. 14 1Now when 2half the feast was done, Jesus went up into the Temple, and taught. 15 And the Jews marveled, saying, How knoweth this man the Scriptures, seeing that he never learned! 16 1Jesus answered them, and said, 2My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. 18 1He that speaketh of himself, seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. 19 c,1Did not Moses give you a Law, and yet none of you keepeth the Law? dWhy go ye about to kill me? 20 The people answered, and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee? 21 1Jesus answered, and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel. 22 eMoses therefore gave unto you circumcision, (not because it is of Moses, but of the ffathers) and ye on the Sabbath day circumcise a man. 23 If a man on the Sabbath receive circumcision, that the 1Law of Moses should not be broken, be

ye angry with me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the Sabbath day? 24 g,1Judge not 2according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. 25 ¶ 1Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he whom they go about to kill? 26 And behold, he speaketh openly, and they say nothing to him: do the rulers know indeed that this is indeed that Christ? 27 1Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when that Christ cometh, no man shall know whence he is. 28 ¶ 1Then cried Jesus in the Temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and know whence I am: yet am I not come of myself, but he that sent me, is true, whom ye know not. 29 But I know him: for I am of him, and he hath sent me. 30 1Then they sought to take him, but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. 31 Now many of the people believed on him, and said, When that Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than this man hath done? 32 1The Pharisees heard that the people murmured these things of him, and the Pharisees, and high Priests sent officers to take him. 33 Then said Jesus unto them, Yet am I a little while with you, and then go I unto him that sent me. 34 hYe shall seek me, and shall not find me, and where I am, can ye not come. 35 Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? Will he go unto them that are 1dispersed among the Greeks,

c Exod. 24:3

d John 5:12

e Lev. 12:3

f Gen. 17:10

g Deut. 1:16

h John 13:33

7:10 1 An example of horrible confusion in the very bosom of the Church. The Pastors oppress the people with terrors and fear: the people seek Christ, when he appeareth not: when he offereth himself, they neglect him. Some also that know him condemn him rashly: a very few think well of him, and that in secret. 7:13 1 Or, boldly and freely: for the chief of the Jews sought nothing so much, as to bury his fame and name. 7:14 1 Christ striveth with goodness against the wickedness of the world: in the mean season the most part of men take occasion of offense even by that fame, whereby they ought to have been stirred up to embrace Christ. 2 About the fourth day of the feast. 7:16 1 Therefore are there few to whom the Gospel favoreth well, because the study of godliness is very rare. 2 See John 5:22, and he speaketh this after the opinion of the Jews, as if he said, My doctrine is not mine, that is, it is not his whom you take to be a man as others are, and therefore set light by him, but it is his that sent me. 7:18 1 The true doctrine of salvation differeth from the false in this, that the same setteth forth the glory of God, and this by puffing up of men darkeneth the glory of God. 7:19 1 None do more confidently boast themselves to be the defend­ ers of the Law of God, than they that do most impudently break it. 7:21 1 The Sabbath day (which is here set before us for a rule of all

ceremonies) was not appointed to hinder but to further and practice God's works: amongst which the love of our neighbor is the chiefest. 7:23 1 That is to say, if the law of circumcision which Moses gave, be of so great accompt amongst you, that you doubt not to circum­ cise upon the Sabbath, do you rightly reprove me for healing a man thoroughly? 7:24 1 We must judge according to the truth of things, lest the per­ sons of men do turn us and carry us away. 2 By the show that I make: for I seem to be but an abject and rascal of Galilee, and a carpenter's son, whom no man maketh account of: but mark the matter itself well, and judge the tree by the fruit. 7:25 1 Many do marvel that the endeavors of the enemies of God have no success: yet in the mean season they do not acknowledge the virtue and power of God. 7:27 1 Men are very wise to procure stops and stays to themselves. 7:28 1 The truth of Christ doth not hang upon the judgment of man. 7:30 1 The wicked cannot do what they list, but what God hath appointed. 7:32 1 As the kingdom of God increaseth, so increaseth the rage of his enemies, till at length they in vain seek for those blessings absent, which they despised when they were present. 7:35 1 Word for word, (to the dispersion of the Gentiles or Greeks) and under the name of the Greeks he understandeth the Jews which were dispersed amongst the Gentiles.

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and teach the Greeks? 36 What saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me? and where I am, can ye not come? 37 1Now in the 2last and igreat day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth in me, jas saith the 1Scripture, out of his belly shall flow rivers of water of life. 39 (kThis spake he of the Spirit, which they that believed in him, should receive: for the 1holy Ghost was not yet given, because that Jesus was not yet 2glorified.) 40 1So many of the people, when they heard this saying, said, lOf a truth this is that Prophet: 41 Others said, This is that Christ: and some said, But shall that Christ come out of Galilee? 42 mSaith not the Scripture that that Christ shall come of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was? 43 So was there dissension among the people for him. 44 And some of them would have taken him, but no man laid hands on him. 45 1Then came the officers to the high Priests and Pharisees, and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him? 46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man. 47 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? 48 1Doth any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believe in him? 49 But this people, which know not the Law, are cursed, 50 Nicodemus said unto them, (nhe that came to Jesus by night, and was one of them.) 51 Doth our Law judge a man before it hear him, oand know 1what he hath done? 52 They answered, and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search and look: for out of Galilee

ariseth no Prophet. 53 1And every man went unto his own house. 8 3 The woman taken in adultery, 11 hath her sins forgiven her. 12 Christ the light of the world. 19 The Pharisees ask where his Father is. 39 The sons of Abraham. 42 The sons of God, 44 The devil the father of lying. 56 Abraham saw Christ's day.

i Lev. 23:5

j Deut. 18:15

k Joel 2:28

Acts 2:17

l Deut. 18:15

m Mic. 5:2

Matt. 2:5

n John 3:2

o Deut. 17:8

Deut. 19:15

1 And Jesus went unto the mount of Olives, 2 And early in the morning came again into the Temple, and all the people came unto him, and he sat down and taught them. 3 1Then the Scribes and the Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery, and set her in the midst, 4 And said unto him, Master, we found this woman committing adultery even in the very act. 5 aNow Moses in our Law commanded, that such should be stoned: what sayest thou therefore? 6 And this they said to tempt him, that they might have, whereof to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, 7 1And while they continued asking him, he lifted himself up, and said unto them, bLet him that is among you without sin, cast the first stone at her. 8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. 9 And when they heard it, being accused by their own conscience, they went out, one by one, beginning at the eldest even to the last: so Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 1When Jesus had lifted up himself again, and saw no man, but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said, Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more. 12 1Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I cam that light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have that light

chapter 8

a Lev. 20:10

b Deut. 17:7

c John 1:5

John 9:5

7:37 1 There are two principles of our salvation: the one is to be thoroughly touched with a true feeling of our extreme poverty: the other to seek in Christ only (whom we catch hold on by faith) the abundance of all good things. 2 The last day of the feast of Tabernacles, that as, the eighth day, was as high a day, as the first. 7:38 1 This is not read word for word in any place, but it seemeth to be taken out of many places where mention is made of the gifts of the holy Ghost, as Joel 2; Isa. 44, but especially in Isa. 55. 7:39 1 What is meant by the holy Ghost, he expressed a little before, speaking of the Spirit which they that believed in him should receive. So that by the name of holy Ghost, are meant the virtues and mighty workings of the holy Ghost. 2 That is, those things were not yet seen and perceived, which were to show and set forth the glory of the only begotten. 7:40 1 There is contention even in the Church itself about the chief

point of religion: neither hath Christ any more cruel enemies than those that occupy the seat of truth: yet can they not do what they would. 7:45 1 God from heaven scorneth such as are his son's enemies. 7:48 1 False Pastors are so fond and foolish that they esteem the Church of God according to the multitude and outward show. 7:51 1 What he hath committed, who is accused. 7:53 1 There is no counsel against the Lord. 8:3 1 While the wicked go about to make a snare for good men, they make a snare for themselves. 8:7 1 Against hypocrites which are very severe judges against other men, and flatter themselves in their own sins. 8:10 1 Christ would not take upon him the civil Magistrates office: he contented himself to bring sinners to faith and repentance. 8:12 1 The world which is blind in itself cannot come to have ray light but in Christ only.

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of life. 13 1The Pharisees therefore said unto him, 2Thou bearest record of thyself: thy record is not true. 14 dJesus answered, and said unto them, 1Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I come, and whither I go: but ye cannot tell whence I came, and whither I go. 15 Ye judge after the flesh: I 1judge no man. 16 And if I also judge, my judgment is true, for I am not alone, but I, and the Father, that sent me. 17 And it is also written in your Law, ethat the testimony of two men is true. 18 1I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. 19 1Then said they unto him, Where is that Father of thine? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor the Father of mine. If ye had known me, ye should have known that Father of mine also. 20 These words spake Jesus in the 1treasury, as he taught in the Temple, and no man laid hands on him: 2for his hour was not yet come. 21 1Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins, Whither I go, can ye not come. 22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself, because he saith, Whither I go, can ye not come? 23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath, I am from above: ye are of this world, I am not of this world. 24 I said therefore unto you, That ye shall die in your sins: for except ye believe, that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. 25 1Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And

Jesus said unto them, Even 2the same thing that I said unto you from the beginning. 26 1I have many things to say, and to judge of you: but he that sent me, is true, and the things that I have heard of him, those speak I to the world. 27 1They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. 28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself, but as my Father hath taught me, so I spake these things. 29 For he that sent me, is with me: the Father hath not left me alone, because I do always those things that please him. 30 ¶ As he spake these things, many believed in him. 31 1Then said Jesus to the Jews which believed in him, If ye continue in my word, ye are verily my disciples, 32 And shall know the truth, and the truth shall 1make you free. 33 1They answered him, We be 2Abraham's seed, and were never bond to any man: why sayest thou then, Ye shall be made free? 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily I say unto you, that whosoever commiteth sin, is the fservant of sin. 35 And the servant abideth not in the house forever: but the Son abideth forever. 36 If that Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 37 1I know that ye are Abraham's seed, but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

d John 5:31

e Deut. 17:6

Deut. 19:15 Matt. 18:16

2 Cor. 13:1 Heb. 10:28

f Rom. 6:20

2 Pet. 2:19

8:13 1 Christ is without all exception the best witness of the truth, for he was sent by his Father for that purpose, and was by him approved to the world by infinite miracles. 2 Thou bearest witness of thyself which thing by all men's opinion, is naught: and for a man to commend himself is very discommendable. 8:14 1 That which he denied afore, John 5:31, must be taken by a manner of granting, for in that place he framed himself somewhat to the humor of his hearers, which acknowledged nothing in Christ but his humanity, and therefore he was content they should set light by his own witness, unless it were otherwise confirmed. But in this place he standeth for the maintenance of his Godhead, and praiseth his Father, who is his witness, and agreeth with him. 8:15 1 I do now only teach you, I condemn no man: but yet if I list to do it, I might lawfully do it, for I am not alone, but my Father is with me. 8:18 1 The Godhead is plainly distinguished from the manhood, else there were not two witnesses: for the party accused is not taken for a witness. 8:19 1 No man can know God, but in Christ only. 8:20 1 This was some place appointed for the gathering of the offerings. 2 We live and die at the pleasure of God and not of men: There­ fore this one thing remaineth that we go forward constantly in our vocation.

8:21 1 Because that men do naturally abhor heavenly things, no man can be a fit disciple of Christ, unless the Spirit of God frame him: in the mean season notwithstanding, the world must of necessity perish, because it refuseth the life that is offered unto it. 8:25 1 He shall at length know who Christ is, which will diligently hear, what he saith. 2 That is, I am Christ, and the savior, for so I told you from the begin­ ning that I was. 8:26 1 God is the revenger of Christ's doctrine despised. 8:27 1 Even the contempt of Christ maketh for his glory: which thing his enemies shall feel at length to their great smart. 8:31 1 The true disciples of Christ continue in his doctrine, that prof­ iting more and more in the knowledge of the truth, they may be delivered from the most grievous burden of sin, into the true liberty of righteousness and life. 8:32 1 From the slavery of sin. 8:33 1 Some of the multitude, not they that believed: for this is not the speech of men that consent unto him but of men that are against him. 2 Born and begotten of Abraham. 8:37 1 Our wicked manners declare, that we are plainly born of a devilish nature, But we are changed, and made of the household of God, according to the covenant which he made with Abraham by Christ only, apprehended and laid hold on by faith: which faith is known by a godly and honest life.

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38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your Father. 39 They answered, and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus said unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham. 40 But now ye go about to kill me, a man that have told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. 41 Ye do the works of your father. Then said they to him, We are not born of fornication: we have one Father, which is God. 42 Therefore Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, then would ye love me: for I proceeded forth, and came from God, neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 43 Why do ye not understand my 1talk? because ye cannot hear my word. 44 gYe are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do: he hath been a murderer from the 1beginning, and 2abode not in the 3truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, then speaketh he of his 4own: for he is a liar, and the 5father thereof. 45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. 46 1Which of you can rebuke me of sin? and if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? 47 hHe that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. 48 1Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? 49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil, but I honor my Father, and ye have dishonored me. 50 And I seek not mine own praise: but there is

one that 1seeketh it, and judgeth. 51 1Verily, verily I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never 2see death. 52 1Then said the Jews to him, Now know we that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the Prophets: and thou sayest, If a man keep my word, he shall never taste of death. 53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the Prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? 54 1Jesus answered, If I honor myself, mine honor is 2nothing worth: it is my Father that honoreth me, whom ye say, that he is your God. 55 1Yet ye have not known him: but I know him, and if I should say I know him not, I should be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his word. 56 1Your father Abraham 2rejoiced to see my 3day, and he 4saw it, and was glad. 57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? 58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily I say unto you, before Abraham was, I 1am. 59 1Then took they up stones to cast at him, but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the Temple: And he passed through the midst of them, and so went his way. 9 1 Christ giveth sight on the Sabbath day, to him that was born blind. 13 Whom, after he had long reasoned against the Pharisees, 22, 35 and was cast out of the Synagogue, 36 Christ endueth with the knowledge of the everlasting light.

g 1 John 3:8

h John 4:6

1 And 1as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master,

8:43 1 Or, language: as though he said, you do no more understand what I say, than if I spake in a strange and unknown language to you. 8:44 1 From the beginning of the world: for as soon as man was made, the devil cast him headlong into death. 2 That is, continued not constantly, or remained not. 3 That is, in faithfulness, and uprightness, that is, kept not his cre­ ation. 4 Even of his own head, and of his own brain or disposition. 5 The author thereof. 8:46 1 Christ did thoroughly execute the office, that his Father enjoined him. 8:48 1 The enemies of Christ make their bravery for a while, but the Father will appear at his time to revenge the reproach that is done unto him in the person of his son. 8:50 1 That is, that will revenge both your despising of me, and of him. 8:51 1 The only doctrine of the Gospel apprehended by faith, is a sure remedy against death. 2 That is, he shall not feel it: for even in the midst of death, the faithful see life. 8:52 1 Against them which abuse the glory of the Saints, to darken

Christ's glory. 8:54 1 There is nothing farther off from all ambition than Christ, but his Father hath set him above all things. 2 This is spoken by manner of [a grant]: as if he had said, Be it so, let this report which I give of myself, be of no force: yet there is another that glorifieth me, that is, that honoreth my Name. 8:55 1 There is no right knowledge of God, without Christ, neither any right knowledge of Christ without his word. 8:56 1 The virtue of Christ showed itself through all former ages in the Fathers, for they saw in the promises, that he should come, and did very joyfully lay hold on him with a lively faith. 2 Was very desirous. 3 A day is a space that a man liveth in, or doeth any notable act, or suffereth any great thing. 4 With the eyes of faith, Heb. 11:13. 8:58 1 Christ as he was God, was before Abraham: and he was the Lamb slain from the beginning of the world. 8:59 1 Zeal without knowledge, breaketh out at length into a most open madness: and yet the wicked cannot do what they list. 9:1 1 Sin is the beginning even of all bodily diseases, and yet doth it not follow, that God always respecteth their sins, whom he most sharply punisheth.

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who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, 1Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents, but that the works of God should be showed on him. 4 1I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is 2day: the night cometh when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, aI am the light of the world. 6 1As soon as he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and anointed the eyes of the blind with the clay, 7 And said unto him, Go wash in the pool of Siloam (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore and washed, and came again seeing. 8 1Now the neighbors and they that had seen him before, when he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? 9 Some said, This is he: and others said, He is like him: but he himself said, I am he. 10 Therefore they said unto him, How were thine eyes 1opened? 11 He answered, and said, The man that is called Jesus, made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam and wash. So I went and washed, and received sight. 12 Then they said unto him, Where is he? He said, I cannot tell. 13 ¶ They brought to the Pharisees him that was once blind. 14 And it was the Sabbath day, when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. 15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him, how he had received sight. And he said unto them, He laid clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. 16 1Then said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the Sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner, do such miracles? and there was a dissension among them.

17 Then spake they unto the blind again, What sayest thou of him, because he hath opened thine eyes? And he said, He is a Prophet. 18 Then the Jews did not believe him (that he had been blind, and received his sight) until they had called the parents of him that had received sight. 19 And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, whom ye say was born blind? How doth he now see then? 20 His parents answered them, and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: 21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not: or who hath opened his eyes, can we not tell: he is old enough: ask him: he shall answer for himself. 22 These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had ordained already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be excommunicated out of the Synagogue. 23 Therefore said his parents, He is old enough: ask him. 24 Then again called they the man that had been blind, and said unto him, 1Give glory unto God: we know that this man is a 2sinner. 25 Then he answered, and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I cannot tell: one thing I know, that I was blind, and now I see. 26 Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? 27 He answered them, I have told you already, and ye have not heard it: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples? 28 1Then reviled they him, and said, Be thou his disciple: we be Moses' disciples. 29 We know that God spake with Moses: but this man we know not from whence he is. 30 The man answered, and said unto them, Doubtless, this is a marvelous thing, that ye know not whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes. 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth

chapter 9

a John 1:9

John 8:12 John 12:35

9:3 1 Christ reasoneth here, as his disciples thought, which presup­ pose that there come no diseases but for sins only: whereupon he answereth that there was another cause of this man's blindness, and that was, that God's his work might be seen. 9:4 1 The works of Christ are as it were a light, which lighten the darkness of the world. 2 By (day) is meant the light, that is, the lightsome, doctrine of the heavenly truth: and by (night) is meant the darkness which cometh by the obscurity of the same doctrine. 9:6 1 Christ healing the man born blind, by taking the sign of clay, and afterward the sign of the fountain of Siloam (which signifieth Sent) showeth that as he at the beginning made man, so doth he again restore both his body and soul: and yet so, that he himself cometh first of his own accord to heal us. 9:8 1 A true image of all men, who as they are of nature blind, do nei­ ther themselves receive the light that is offered unto them, nor suffer

it in others, and yet make a great ado amongst themselves. 9:10 1 This is an Hebrew kind of speech, for they call a man's eyes shut, when they cannot receive any light: And therefore they are said to have their eyes opened, which of blind men are made to see. 9:16 1 Religion is not assaulted by any means more than by pretence of Religion: but the more it is pressed down, the more it riseth up. 9:24 1 A solemn order, whereby men were constrained in old time to acknowledge their fault before God, as if they should say, Consider thou art before God, who knoweth the whole matter, and therefore see thou reverence his majesty, and do him this honor, rather to confess the whole matter openly, than to lie before him, Josh. 7:19; 1 Sam. 6:5. 2 He is called a sinner in the Hebrew tongue, which is a wicked man, and maketh as it were an art of sins. 9:28 1 Proud wickedness must needs at length break forth, which in vain lieth hid under a zeal of godliness.

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his will, him heareth he. 32 Since the world began, was it not heard, that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. 33 If this man were not of God, he could have done nothing. 34 They answered, and said unto him, 1Thou art altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? so they cast him out. 35 1Jesus heard that they had cast him out: and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe in the Son of God? 36 He answered, and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe in him? 37 And Jesus said unto him, Both thou hast seen him, and he it is that talketh with thee. 38 Then he said, Lord, I believe, and worshipped him. 39 1And Jesus said, I am come unto 2judgment into this world, that they 3which see not, might see: and that they bwhich see, might be made blind. 40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him, heard these things, and said unto him, Are we blind also? 41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should not have sin: but now ye say, We see: therefore your sin remaineth. 10 1 Christ proveth that the Pharisees are the evil shepherds, 8 and by many reasons, that himself 11, 14 is the good shepherd: 19 And thereof dissension ariseth. 31 They take up stones, 39 and go about to take him, but he escapeth.

of the sheep. 3 To him the 1porter openeth, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he hath sent forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And they will not follow a stranger, but they flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 6 This 1parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. 7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily I say unto you, I am that door of the sheep. 8 1All that 2ever came before me, are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9 1I am that door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall 2go in, and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and have it in abundance. 11 aI am that good shepherd: that good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep. 12 But an hireling, and he which is not the shepherd, neither the sheep are his own, seeth the wolf coming, and he leaveth the sheep, and fleeth, and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 So the hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. 14 I am that good shepherd, and know mine, and am known of mine. 15 As the Father 1knoweth me, so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for my sheep. 16 1Other sheep I have also, which are not of this

b John 3:17

John 12:47

chapter 10

a Isa. 40:11 Ezek. 34:23

1 Verily, 1verily I say unto you, He that entereth not in by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up another way, he is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that goeth in by the door, is the shepherd

9:34 1 Thou art naught even from the cradle, and as we use to say, there is nothing in thee but sin. 9:35 1 Most happy is their state, which are cast furthest out of the Church of the wicked (which proudly boast themselves of the name of the Church) that Christ may come never to them. 9:39 1 Christ doth lighten all them by the preaching of the Gospel, which acknowledge their own darkness, but such as seem to them­ selves to see clearly enough, those he altogether blindeth: of which sort are they oftentimes, which have the highest place in the Church. 2 With great power and authority, to do what is righteous and just: as if he said, These men take upon them to govern the people of God after their own lusts, as though they saw all things, and no man but they: but I will rule far otherwise than these men do: for whom they account for blind men, them I will lighten, and such as take themselves to be wisest, them will I drown in most gross darkness of ignorance. 3 In these words (of seeing and not seeing) there is a secret taunting and check to the Pharisees: for they thought all men blind but themselves. 10:1 1 Seeing that by Christ only we have access to the Father, there are neither other true shepherds, than those which come to Christ themselves, and bring others thither also, neither is any to be thought the true sheepfold, but that which is gathered to Christ.

10:3 1 In those days they used to have a servant always sitting at the door, and therefore he speaketh after the manner of those days. 10:6 1 This word (parable) which the Evangelist useth here, signifi­ eth a dark kind of speech, when words are taken from their natural meaning, to signify another thing to us. 10:8 1 It maketh no matter, how many, neither how old the false teachers there have been. 2 These large terms must be applied to the matter he speaketh of. And therefore when he calleth himself the door, he calleth all them thieves and robbers which take upon them this name of Door, which none of the Prophets can, for they showed the sheep, that Christ was the door. 10:9 1 Only Christ is the true Pastor, and that only is the true Church, which acknowledgeth him to be properly their only Pastor: To him are opposite thieves which feed not the sheep, but kill them: and hirelings also, which forsake the flock in time of danger, because they feed it only for their own profit and gains. 2 That is, shall live safely: so use the Jews to speak, as Deut. 26:6, and yet there is a peculiar alluding to the shepherd's office. 10:15 1 Loveth me, alloweth me. 10:16 1 The calling of the Gentiles.

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32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from my 1Father: for which of these works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For the good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy, and that thou being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your Law, fI said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God was given, and the Scripture cannot be 1broken, 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest, because I said, I am the Son of God? 37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 38 But if I do, then though ye believe not me, yet believe the works, that ye may know and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. 39 1Again they went about to take him: but he escaped out of their hands, 40 And went again beyond Jordan, into the place where John first baptized, and there abode. 41 And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man, were true. 42 And many believed in him there. 11 1 Christ, to show that he is, 25 the life and the resurrection, 14 cometh to Lazarus being dead, 17, 34 and buried, 43 and raiseth him up. 47 As the Priests were consulting together, 49 Caiaphas 50 prophecieth that one must die for the people. 56, 57 They command to seek Christ out, and to take him.

fold: them also must I bring, and they shall hear my voice: and bthere shall be 2one sheepfold, and one shepherd. 17 1Therefore doth my Father love me, because c,2I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself: I have power to lay it down, and have power to take it again: this dcommandment have I received of my Father. 19 ¶ 1Then there was a dissension again among the Jews for these sayings. 20 And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad: why hear ye him? 21 Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil: can the devil open the eyes of the blind? 22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the 1Dedication, and it was winter. 23 1And Jesus walked in the Temple, in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be that Christ, tell us plainly. 25 1Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believe not: the works that I do in my Father's Name, they bear witness of me. 26 1But ye believe not: 2for ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, 28 And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of mine hand. 29 My Father which gave them me, is greater than all, and none is able to take them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one. 31 e,1Then the Jews again took up stones, to stone him.

b Ezek. 37:22

c Isa. 53:7

d Acts 2:24

e John 8:59

f Ps. 82:6

chapter 11

a John 12:3

Matt. 26:7

1 And 1a certain man was sick, named Lazarus of Bethany, the 2town of Mary, and her sister Martha. 2 (And it was that aMary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)

10:16 2 The certain mark of the Catholic Church throughout all the world, which hath one head, that is Christ, the only keeper and only shepherd of it. 10:17 1 Christ is by the decree of the Father, the only true shepherd of the true Church, for he willingly gave his life for his sheep, and by his own power rose again to life. 2 He speaketh in the time that now is because Christ's whole life was as it were a perpetual death. 10:19 1 The Gospel discovereth hypocrisy, and therefore the world must needs rage when it cometh forth. 10:22 1 The feast of the Dedication was instituted by Judas Macca­ beus and his brethren, after the restoring of God's true religion, by the casting out of Antiochus his garrison, 1 Macc. 4:59. 10:23 1 The unbelievers and proud men accuse the Gospel of dark­ ness, which darkness indeed is within themselves. 10:25 1 The doctrine of the Gospel is proved from heaven by two witnesses: both by the purity of the doctrine, and by miracles.

10:26 1 It is no marvel that there do but a few believe, seeing that all men are by nature untamed beasts: yet notwithstanding God hath his, which he turneth into sheep, and commiteth them unto his Son, and preserveth them against the cruelty of all wild beasts. 2 He giveth a reason why they believed not, to wit, because they are none of his sheep. 10:31 1 Christ proveth his dignity by divine works. 10:32 1 Through my Father's authority and power. 10:35 1 Void and of none effect. 10:39 1 Christ fleeth danger, not of mistrust, nor for fear of death, nor that he would be idle, but to gather a Church in another place. 11:1 1 Christ in restoring the stinking carcass of his friend to life, showeth an example both of his mighty power, and also of his singu­ lar good will toward men: which is also an image of the resurrection to come. 2 Where his sisters dwelt.

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3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest, is sick. 4 When Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not unto 1death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. 5 ¶ Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister, and Lazarus. 6 1And after he had heard that he was sick, yet abode he two days still in the same place where he was. 7 Then after that, said he to his disciples, Let us go into Judea again. 8 1The disciples said unto him, Master, the Jews lately sought to bstone thee, and dost thou go thither again? 9 Jesus answered, Are there not 1twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. 10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. 11 These things spake he, and after, he said unto them, Our friend Lazarus 1sleepeth: but I go to wake him up. 12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall be safe. 13 Howbeit, Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of the natural sleep. 14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. 15 And I am glad for your sakes, that I was not there, that ye may believe: but let us go unto him. 16 Then said Thomas (which is called Didymus) unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. 17 ¶ Then came Jesus, and found that he had lain in the grave four days already. 18 (Now Bethany was near unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off.) 19 1And many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary to comfort them for their brother. 20 Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not been dead. 22 But now I know also, that whatsoever thou askest of God, God will give it thee.

23 Jesus said unto her, Thy brother shall 1rise again. 24 Martha said unto him, I know that he shall rise again cin the resurrection at the last day. 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: dhe that believeth in me, though he were dead yet shall he live. 26 And whosoever liveth, and believeth in me, shall never die: Believest thou this? 27 She said unto him, Yea, Lord, I believe that thou art that Christ that Son of God, which should come into the world. 28 ¶ And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. 29 And when she heard it, she arose quickly, and came unto him. 30 For Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met him. 31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily, and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave, to weep there. 32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not been dead. 33 1When Jesus therefore saw her weep, and the Jews also weep which came with her, he 2groaned in the spirit, and was troubled in himself, 34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. 35 And Jesus wept. 36 Then said the Jews, behold, how he loved him. 37 And some of them said, eCould not he which opened the eyes of the blind, have made also, that this man should not have died? 38 Jesus therefore again groaned in himself, and came to the grave. And it was a cave, and a stone was laid upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha the sister of him that was dead, said unto him, Lord, he stinketh already for he hath been dead four days. 40 Jesus said unto her, Said I not unto thee, that if thou didst believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 41 Then they took away the stone from the place

b John 7:30

John 8:59 John 10:33

c John 5:29

Luke 14:14

d John 6:35

e John 9:6

11:4 1 That is to say, sent for the purpose to kill him. 11:6 1 In that, that God seemeth sometimes to linger in helping of us, he doeth it both for his glory, and for our salvation, as the falling out of the matter in the end, plainly proveth. 11:8 1 This only is the sure and right way to life, to follow God boldly without fear, who calleth us and shineth before us in the darkness of this world. 11:9 1 All things are fitly wrought and brought to pass in their season. 11:11 1 The Jews used a milder kind of speech, and called death a sleep, whereupon in other languages the place of burial where the

dead are laid, waiting for the resurrection, is called a sleeping place. 11:19 1 God who is the maker of nature, doth not condemn natural affections, but showeth that they ought to be examined by the rule of faith. 11:23 1 That is, shall recover life again. 11:33 1 Christ took upon him together with our flesh all affections of man (sin only excepted) and amongst them especially mercy and compassion. 2 These are tokens that he was greatly moved, but yet they were without sin: and these affections are proper to man's nature.

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where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee, because thou hast heard me. 42 I know that thou hearest me always, but because of the people that stand by, I said it, that they may believe, that thou hast sent me. 43 As he had spoken these things, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 Then he that was dead, came forth, bound hand and foot with bands, and his face was bound with a napkin. Jesus said unto them, Loose him, and let him go. 45 ¶ Then many of the Jews, which came to Mary, and had seen the things, which Jesus did, believed in him. 46 1But some of them went their way to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done. 47 Then gathered the high Priests, and the Pharisees a 1council, and said, What shall we do? For this man doeth many miracles. 48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe in him, and the Romans will come and 1take away both our place, and the nation. 49 1Then one of them named Caiaphas, which was the high Priest that same year, said unto them, Ye perceive nothing at all, 50 fNor yet do you consider that it is expedient for us, that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. 51 1This spake he not of himself: but being high Priest that same year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation: 52 And not for that nation only, but that he should gather together in one the children of God, which 1were scattered. 53 Then from that day forth they consulted together, to put him to death. 54 1Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there

continued with his disciples. 55 ¶ And the Jews' Passover was at hand, and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves. 56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the Temple, What think ye, that he cometh not to the feast? 57 Now both the high Priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that if any man knew where he were, he should show it, that they might take him. 12 2 As Christ is at supper with Lazarus, 3 Mary anointeth his feet. 5 Judas findeth fault with her. 7 Christ defendeth her. 10 The Priests would put Lazarus to death. 12 As Christ cometh to Jerusalem. 18 The people meet him. 22 The Greeks desire to see him. 42 The chief rulers that believe in him, but for fear do not confess him, 44 he exhorteth to faith.

f John 18:14

chapter 12

a Matt. 26:17

Mark 14:3

b John 13:29

1 Then aJesus, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who died, whom he had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper, and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. 3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of Spikenard very costly, and anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped his feet with her hair, and the house was filled with the savor of the ointment. 4 Then said one of his disciples, even Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him: 5 1Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? 6 Now he said thus, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and bhad the bag, and bore that which was given. 7 1Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying she kept it. 8 For the poor always ye have with you, but me ye shall not have always.

11:46 1 The last point of hard and iron-like stubbornness is this, to proclaim open war against God, and yet ceaseth not to make a pres­ ence both of godliness and of the profit of the commonwealth. 11:47 1 The Jews called the council Sanhedrin: and the word that John useth is Synedri. 11:48 1 That is, take away from us by force: for at that time, though the high Priest's authority was greatly lessened and decayed, yet there was some kind of government left among the Jews. 11:49 1 The raging and mad company of the false Church, persuade themselves that they cannot be in safety, unless he is taken away, who only upholdeth the Church: And so likewise judgeth the wis­ dom of the flesh in worldly affairs, which is governed by the spirit of giddiness or madness. 11:51 1 Christ doth sometimes so turn the tongues, even of the wicked, that in cursing, they bless. 11:52 1 For they were not gathered together in one country, as the

Jews were, but to be gathered from all quarters, from the East to the West. 11:54 1 We may give place to the rage of the wicked, when it is expedient so to do, but yet in such sort, that we swerve not from God's vocation. 12:5 1 An horrible example in Judas of a mind blinded with covet­ ousness, and yet pretending godliness. 12:7 1 This Extraordinary anointing, which was for a sign, is so allowed of God, that he witnesseth how he will not be worshipped with outward pomp, or costly service, but with alms. 12:9 1 When the light of the Gospel showeth itself, some are found to be curious, and others (which left ought) to be open enemies: others in a rage honor him, whom they will straightway fall from: and very few do so reverently receive him as they ought: Notwith­ standing Christ beginneth his spiritual kingdom in the midst of his enemies.

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9 1Then much people of the Jews knew that he was there: and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 The high Priests therefore consulted, that they might put Lazarus to death also, 11 because that for his sake many of the Jews went away, and believed in Jesus. 12 ¶ cOn the morrow a great multitude that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus should come to Jerusalem, 13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna, Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the Name of the Lord. 14 And Jesus found a young ass, and sat thereon, as it is written, 15 dFear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh sitting on an ass's colt. 16 But his disciples understood not these things at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they, that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. 17 The people therefore that was with him, bare witness that he called Lazarus out of the grave and raised him from the dead. 18 Therefore met him the people also, because they heard that he had done this miracle. 19 1And the Pharisees said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? Behold, the world goeth after him. 20 ¶ Now there were certain Greeks among them that 1came up to worship at the feast. 21 And they came to Philip, which was of Bethsaida in Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see that Jesus. 22 Philip came and told Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip told Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man must be glorified. 24 1Verily, verily I say unto you, Except the wheat

corn fall into the ground and 2die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 eHe that loveth his life, shall lose it, and he that hateth his life in this world, shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 fIf any man serve me, let him follow me: for where I am, there shall my servant be: and if any man serve me, him will my father honor. 27 1Now is my soul troubled: and what shall I say? Father, save me from this 2hour: but therefore came I unto this hour. 28 Father, 1glorify thy Name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 Then said the people that stood by, and heard, that it was a thunder: others said, An Angel spake to him. 30 1Jesus answered, and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 gAnd I, if I were 1lift up from the earth, will draw 2all men unto me. 33 Now this said he, signifying what death he should die. 34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the hLaw, that that Christ bideth forever: and how sayest thou, that that Son of man must be lift up? Who is that Son of man? 35 1Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is

c Matt. 21:8

Mark 11:8 Luke 19:35

d Ezek. 9:9

e Matt. 10:39

Matt. 16:25

Mark 8:35 Luke 9:24 Luke 17:33

f John 17:34

g John 3:14

h Ps. 89:36

Ps. 110:4 Ps. 117:2

Isa. 40:8 Ezek. 37:25

i John 1:9

ithe light with you: walk while ye have that light, lest the darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in the dark, knoweth not whither he goeth. 36 While ye have that light, believe in that light, that ye may be the 1children of the light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and hid himself from them. 37 ¶ 1And though he had done so many miracles before them, yet believed they not on him, 38 That the saying of Isaiah the Prophet might be

12:19 1 Even they which go about to oppress Christ, are made instruments of his glory. 12:20 1 After the solemn custom: the Greeks were first so called by the name of the country of Greece, where they dwelt: but afterward, all that were not of the Jew's religion, but worshipped false gods, and were also called Heathens, were called by this name. 12:24 1 The death of Christ is as it were a sowing, which seemeth to be a dying to the corn, but indeed is the cause of a far greater harvest: and such as is the condition of the head, so shall it be of the members. 2 A wheat corn dieth when it is changed by virtue of the ground, and becometh a root of a fruitful blade. 12:27 1 Whilst Christ went about to suffer all the punishment which is due to our sins, and whilst his divinity did not yet show his might and power so far as this satisfaction might thoroughly wrought, now when he is stricken with the great fear of the curse of God, he crieth out and prayeth , and desireth to be released:

yet notwithstanding he preferreth the will and glory of his Father before all things, whose obedience the Father alloweth even from heaven. 2 To wit, of death that is now at hand. 12:28 1 So then the Father's glory is Christ's glory. 12:30 1 Christ foretelleth to the deaf, the manner of his death, the overcoming of the devil and the world, and in conclusion his triumph. 12:32 1 Christ used a word, which hath a double meaning: for it signifieth either to lift up, or to rid out of the way, for his meaning was to put them in mind of his death, but the Jews seem to take it another way. 2 Chrysostom and Theophylact refer this word, All, to all nations: that is, not to the Jews only. 12:35 1 Unmeasurable is the mercy of God, but an horrible judg­ ment followed, if it be contemned. 12:36 1 That is, partakers of light. 12:37 1 Faith is not of nature, but of grace.

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fulfilled, that he said, jLord, who believed our report? and to whom is the 1arm of the Lord revealed? 39 Therefore could they not believe, because that Isaiah saith again, 40 kHe hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart, that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 41 These things said Isaiah when he saw his glory, and spake of him. 42 1Nevertheless, even among the chief rulers, many believed in him: but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be cast out of the Synagogue. 43 lFor they loved the praise of men, more than the praise of God. 44 1And Jesus cried, and said, He that believeth in me, believeth 2not in me, but in him that sent me. 45 And he that seeth me, seeth him that sent me. 46 I mam come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth in me, should not abide in darkness. 47 nAnd if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 He that refuseth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: othe word that I have spoken, it shall judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken of myself: but the father which sent me, he gave me a commandment what I should say, and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: the things therefore that I speak, I speak them so as the Father said unto me. 13 4 Christ rising from supper, 14 to command humility to his Apostles, washeth their feet. 21 He noteth the traitor Judas, 26 with an evident token. 34 He commendeth charity. 37, 38 He foretelleth Peter of his denial.

depart out of this world unto the Father, forasmuch as he loved his 2own which were in the world, unto the end he loved them. 2 And when supper was done (and that the devil had now put in the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him.) 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his 1hands, and that he was come forth from God, and went to God, 4 He 1riseth from Supper, and layeth aside his upper garments, and took a towel, and girded himself. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel, wherewith he was girded. 6 Then came he to Simon Peter, who said to him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do, thou knowest not now: but thou shalt know it hereafter. 8 Peter said unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou shalt have 1no part with me. 9 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also the hands and the head. 10 Jesus said to him, He that is washed, needeth not, save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are bclean, but not all. 11 For he knew who should betray him: therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. 12 ¶ So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? 13 Ye call me Master, and Lord, and ye say well: for so am I. 14 If I then your Lord, and Master, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do, even as I have done to you. 16 Verily, verily I say unto you, cThe servant is not greater than his master, neither the 1ambassador

j Isa. 53:1 Rom. 10:16

k Isa. 6:9 Matt. 13:14

Mark 4:12 Luke 8:10 Acts 28:26 Rom. 11:8

l John 5:44

m John 3:19

John 9:39

n John 3:17

o Mark 16:16

chapter 13

a Matt. 26:2

Mark 14:1 Luke 12:1

b John 15:3

c John 15:20

Matt. 10:24

Luke 6:40

1 Now a,1before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come, that he should

12:38 1 The arm of the Lord, is the Gospel, which is the power of God to salvation to all that believe: And therefore the arm of the Lord is not revealed to them, whose hearts the Lord hath not opened. 12:42 1 Such as believe, are not only few in number, if they be com­ pared with the unbelievers, but also the most of those few (yea and that especially the chiefest) do fear men more than God. 12:44 1 The sum of the Gospel, and therefore of salvation, which Christ witnessed in the midst of Jerusalem, by his crying out, is this: to rest upon Christ through faith, as the only Savior appointed and given us of the Father. 2 This word Not, doth not take any whit of this from Christ which is here spoken of, but is in way of correction rather, as if he said, He that believeth in me, doth not so much believe in me, as in him that sent me. So is it in Mark 9:37. 13:1 1 Christ no less certain of the victory, than of the combat which

was at hand, using the sign of washing the feet, doth partly thereby give an example of singular modesty, and his great love toward his Apostles in this notable act, being like very shortly to depart from them: and partly witnesseth unto them, that it is he only which washeth away the filth of his people, and that by little and little, in their time and season. 2 Them of his household, that is, his Saints. 13:3 1 Into his power. 13:4 1 In that he is said to rise, it argueth that there was a space between the ceremonies of the Passover, and this washing of feet, at what time it seemeth that the Supper was instituted. 13:8 1 Unless thou suffer me to wash thee, thou shalt have no part in the kingdom of heaven. 13:16 1 The word signifieth an Apostle which is anyone that is sent from another.

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greater than he that sent him. 17 If ye know these things, blessed are ye if ye do them. 18 ¶ 1I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but it is that the Scripture might be fulfilled, dHe that eateth bread with me, hath lift up his heel against me. 19 From henceforth tell I you before it come, that when it is come to pass, ye might believe that I am he. 20 eVerily, verily I say unto you, If I send any, he that receiveth him, receiveth me, and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me. 21 When Jesus had said these things, he was troubled in the Spirit, and 1testified, and said, Verily, verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 fThen the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23 Now there was one of his disciples, which 1leaned on Jesus' bosom, whom Jesus loved. 24 To him beckoned therefore Simon Peter, that he should ask who it was of whom he spake. 25 He then as he leaned on Jesus' breast, said unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it: and he wet a sop, and gave it to Judas Iscariot, Simon's son. 27 And after the sop, Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28 But none of them that were at table, knew, for what cause he spake it unto him. 29 For some of them thought because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast: or that he should give something to the poor. 30 As soon then as he had received the sop, he went immediately out, and it was night. 31 ¶ 1When he was gone out, Jesus said, 2Now is the

son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. 33 1Little children, yet a little while am I with you: ye shall seek me, but as I said unto the gJews, Whither I go, can ye not come: also to you say I now. 34 hA new commandment give I unto you, that ye love one another: as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know, that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. 36 1Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now: but thou shalt follow me afterward. 37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why can I not follow thee now? iI will lay down my life for thy sake. 38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou have denied me thrice. 14 He comforteth his disciples, 2, 7 declaring his divinity and the fruit of his death, 16 promising the comforter, 17 even the holy Spirit, 26 whose office he setteth out. 27 He promiseth his peace.

d Ps. 41:9

e Matt. 10:40

Luke 10:16

f Matt. 26:21

Mark 14:18 Luke 22:21

g John 7:34

h Lev. 19:18

Matt. 22:39 John 15:12 1 John 4:21

i Matt. 26:33

Mark 14:29 Luke 22:33

1 Let 1not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many dwelling places: if it were not so, 1I would have told you: I go to 2prepare a place for you. 3 1And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will 2come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there may ye be also. 4 1And whither I go, ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas said unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest: how can we then know the way? 6 Jesus said unto him, I am 1that Way, and that

13:18 1 The betraying of Christ was not casual, or a thing that hap­ pened by chance, but the Father so ordained the cause of our salva­ tion, to reconcile us unto himself in his Son, and the Son did willingly and voluntarily obey the Father. 13:21 1 He affirmed it openly, and sealed it. 13:23 1 John's leaning was such, that sitting down in his bed, his head was toward Jesus' head: so that it was an easy matter for him to touch Jesus' bosom: for it is certain that in old time men used not to sit at the table, but to lie down: on the one side. 13:31 1 We have to consider the glorifying of Christ in his ignominy. 2 This verse and the next following, are a most plain and evident testimony of the divinity of Christ. 13:33 1 The eternal glory shall flow by little and little from the head into the members. But in the meantime, we must take good heed that we pass over the race of this life in brotherly love. 13:36 1 An heavy example of rash trust and confidence. 14:1 1 He believeth in God that believeth in Christ, and there is no other way to confirm our minds in greatest distresses. 14:2 1 That is, if it were not so as I tell you, to wit, unless there were

place enough not only for me, but for you also in my father's house, I would not thus deceive you with a vain hope, but I would have told you so plainly. 2 All the speech is by way of an allegory, whereby the Lord comfort­ eth his own, declaring unto them his departure into heaven, which is, not to reign there alone, but to go before, and prepare a place for them. 14:3 1 Christ went not away from us: to the end to forsake us, but rather that he might at length take us up with him into heaven. 2 These words are to be referred to the whole Church, and there­ fore the Angels said to the disciples when they were astonished, What stand you gazing up into heaven? This Jesus shall so come as you saw him go up, Acts 1:11, and in all places of the Scripture, the full comfort of the Church is referred to that day when God shall be all in all, and is therefore called the day of redemption. 14:4 1 Christ only is the way to true and everlasting life, for he it is in whom the Father hath revealed himself. 14:6 1 This saying showeth unto us both the nature, the will and office of Christ.

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no more, but ye shall see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day shall ye know that I am 1in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them: is he that loveth me: and he that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father: and I will love him, and will 1show mine own self to him. 22 1Judas said unto him, (not Iscariot) Lord, what is the cause that thou wilt show thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered, and said unto him, If any man love me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and will dwell with him. 24 He that loveth me not, keepeth not my words, and the word which ye hear, is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. 25 1These things have I spoken unto you, being present with you. 26 bBut the Comforter, which is the holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, which I have told you. 27 1Peace I leave with you: my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor fear. 28 1Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and will come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would verily rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for the Father 2is greater than I. 29 And now have I spoken unto you, before it come, that when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 1Hereafter will I not speak many things unto you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath

Truth, and that Life. No man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 1If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip said unto him, Lord, show us thy Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus said unto him, I have been so long time with you, and hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me, hath seen my Father: how then sayest thou, Show us thy Father? 10 1Believest thou not, that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me? The words that I speak unto you, I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me, that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me: at the least, believe me for the very works' sake. 12 1Verily, verily I say unto you, he that believeth in me, the works that I do, he shall do also, and 2greater than these shall he do: for I go unto my Father. 13 aAnd whatsoever ye ask in my Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask anything in my Name, I will do it. 15 1If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever, 17 Even the 1Spirit of truth, whom the 2world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him: for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you fatherless: but I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world shall see me

chapter 14

a John 16:23

Matt. 7:7 Mark 11:24

James 1:5

b John 15:26

14:7 1 It is plain by this place, that to know God, and to see God, is all one: Now whereas he said before, that no man saw God at any time, that it is to be understood thus, without Christ: or were it not through Christ, no man could ever see, nor saw God at any time: for as Chrysostom saith, the Son is a very short and easy setting forth of the father's nature unto us. 14:10 1 The majesty of God showeth itself most evidently, both in Christ's doctrine and deeds. 14:12 1 The approving of the virtue of Christ is not included within his own person, but it is spread through the body of his whole Church. 2 That is, not I only do them, but I can also give other men power to do greater. 14:15 1 He loveth Christ aright, which obeyeth his commandments: and because the same is accompanied with an infinite sort of miser­ ies, although he be absent in body, yet doth he comfort his with the present virtue of the holy Ghost, whom the world despiseth, because it knoweth him not. 14:17 1 The holy Ghost is called the Spirit of truth ,of the effect which he worketh, because he inspireth the truth into us, whereas other­ wise he hath truth in himself. 2 Worldly men.

14:20 1 The Son is in the Father after such sort, that he is of one self­ same substance with the Father, but he is in his disciples in a certain respect as an aider and helper of them. 14:21 1 I will show myself to him, and be known of him, as if he saw me with his eyes: but this showing of himself is not bodily, but spiri­ tually, yet so plain as none can be more. 14:22 1 We must not ask why the Gospel is revealed to some rather than to others, but we must rather take heed, that we embrace Christ who is offered unto us, and that we truly love him, that is to say, that we give ourselves wholly to his obedience. 14:25 1 It is the office of the holy Ghost to imprint in the midst of the elect in their times and seasons, that which Christ once spake. 14:27 1 All true felicity cometh to us by Christ alone. 14:28 1 So far is it, that we should be sorry for the departing of Christ, from us according to the flesh, that we should rather rejoice for it, seeing that all the blessing of the members dependeth upon the glorifying of the head. 2 This is spoken in that, that he is Mediator, for so the Father is greater than he, inasmuch as the person to whom request is made, is greater than he that maketh the request. 14:30 1 Christ goeth to death not unwillingly, but willingly, not as yielding to the devil, but obeying his Father's decree.

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2nought in me, 31 But it is that the world may know that I love my Father: and as the Father hath commanded me, so I do. Arise, let us go hence. 15 1 By the parable of the vine, 2 and the branches, 5, 6 he declareth how the disciples may bear fruit. 12, 17 He commendeth mutual love. 18 He exhorteth them to bear afflictions patiently, 20 by his own example.

be full. 12 eThis is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love than this hath no man, when any man bestoweth his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 1Henceforth call I you not servants: for the servant knoweth not what his master doeth: but I have called you friends: for all things that I have heard of my Father, have I made known to you. 16 1Ye 2have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, fthat ye go and bring forth fruits, and that your fruit remain, that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my Name, he may give it you. 17 These things command I you, that ye love one another. 18 1If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I said unto you, gThe servant is not greater than his master. hIf they have persecuted me, they will persecute you also: if they have kept my word, they will also keep yours. 21 1But iall these things will they do unto you for my Name's sake, because they have not known him that sent me. 22 1If I had not come and spoken unto them, they should not have had sin: but now have they no cloak for their sin. 23 He that hateth me, hateth my Father also. 24 If I had not done works among them which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen, and have hated both me, and

chapter 15

a Matt. 15:13

b John 13:10

c Col. 2:23

d 1 John 3:22

e John 13:34

1 Thess. 4:9 1 John 3:11 1 John 4:21

f Matt. 28:19

g John 13:16

Matt. 10:24

h Matt. 24:9

1 I 1am that true vine, and my Father is that husbandman. 2 aEvery branch that beareth not fruit in me, he taketh away: and everyone that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 bNow are ye clean through the word, which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you: as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am that vine: ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me can ye do nothing. 6 cIf a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and withereth: and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they burn. 7 d,1If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what ye will, and it shall be done to you. 8 1Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit, and be made my disciples. 9 1As the father hath loved me, so have I loved you: 2continue in that my love. 10 If ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love, as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might

i John 16:4

2 As who would say, Satan will by and by set upon me with all the might he can, but he hath no power over me, neither shall he find any such thing in me as he thinketh he shall. 15:1 1 We are of nature dry and fit for nothing but the fire: Therefore that we may live and be fruitful, we must first be grafted into Christ, as it were into a vine by the Father's hand: and then be daily shred with a continual meditation of the word and the cross; otherwise it shall not avail any man at all to have been grafted, unless he cleave fast unto the vine, and so draw juice out of it. 15:7 1 He abideth in Christ, which resteth in his doctrine, and there­ fore bringeth forth good fruit: And the Father will deny such an one nothing. 15:8 1 As who would say, Herein shall my Father be glorified, and herein also shall you be my disciples, if you bring forth much fruit. 15:9 1 The love of the Father towards the Son, and of the Son towards us, and ours towards God and our neighbor, are joined together with an inseparable knot: and there is nothing more sweet and pleasant than it is. Now this love showeth itself by its effects: a most perfect example whereof, Christ himself exhibited unto us. 2 That is, in that love, wherewith I love you: which love is on both

parts. 15:15 1 The doctrine of the Gospel (as it is uttered by Christ's own mouth) is a most perfect and absolute declaration of the counsel of God, which pertaineth to our salvation, and is committed unto the Apostles. 15:16 1 Christ is the author and preserver of the ministry of the Gos­ pel, even to the world's end, but the ministers have above all things need of prayer and brotherly love. 2 This place teacheth us plainly, that our salvation cometh from the only favor and gracious goodness of the everlasting God towards us, and of nothing that we do or can deserve. 15:18 1 It ought not only not to fear, but rather confirm the faithful ministers of Christ, when they shall be hated of the world as their Master was. 15:21 1 The hatred that the world beareth against Christ, proceedeth of the blockishness of the mind, which notwithstanding is voluntary blind, so that the world can pretend no excuse to cover their fault. 15:22 1 As who would say, If I had not come, these men would not have stuck to have said still before God's judgment seat, that they are religious, and void of sin: but seeing I came to them, and they clean refuse me, they can have no cloak for their wickedness.

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my Father. 25 But it is that the word might be fulfilled, that is written in their 1Law, jThey hated me without a cause. 26 1But when that Comforter shall come, kwhom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth of the Father, he shall testify of me. 27 And ye shall witness also, because ye have been with me from the beginning. 16 1 He foretelleth the disciples of persecution. 7 He promiseth the Comforter, and declareth his office. 21 He compareth the affliction of his, to a woman that travaileth with child.

8 1And when he is come, he will 2reprove the 3world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. 9 Of sin, because they believed not in me: 10 Of 1righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye shall see me no more. 11 Of 1judgment, 2because the prince of this world is judged. 12 1I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit, when he is come which is the spirit of truth, he will lead you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear, shall he speak, and he will show you the things to come. 14 1He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath, are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and show it unto you. 16 1A 2little while, and ye shall not see me: and again a little while, and ye shall see me: 3for I go to the Father. 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me, and again a little while, and ye shall see me, and, For I go to the Father. 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we know not what he saith. 19 Now Jesus knew that they would ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves, of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? 20 Verily, verily I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, and the world shall rejoice, and ye shall

j Ps. 35:19

k John 14:26

Luke 24:49

chapter 16

a John 15:21

1 These 1things have I said unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall excommunicate you: yea the time shall come, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 aBut these things have I told you, that when the hour shall come, ye might remember, that I told you them. And these things said I not unto you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me, and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, your hearts are full of sorrow. 7 1Yet I tell you the truth, It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, that Comforter will not come unto you: but if I depart, I will send him unto you,

15:25 1 Sometime by this word, Law, are meant the five books of Moses, but in this place, the whole Scripture: for the place alleged is in the Psalms. 15:26 1 Against the rage of the wicked, we shall stand surely by the inward testimony of the holy Ghost: But the holy Ghost speaketh no otherwise, than he spake by the mouth of the Apostles. 16:1 1 The ministers of the Gospel must look for all manner of reproaches, not only of them which are open enemies, but even of them also which seem to be of the same household, and the very pillars of the Church. 16:7 1 The absence of Christ, according to the flesh, is profitable to the Church, that we may wholly depend upon his spiritual power. 16:8 1 The Spirit of God worketh so mightily by the preaching of the word, that he constraineth the world, will it, nill it, to confess its own unrighteousness, and Christ's righteousness and almightiness. 2 He will so reprove the world, that the worldlings shall be able to present no excuse. 3 He respecteth the time that followed his ascension, when as all gainsayers were manifestly reproved through the pouring out of the holy Ghost upon the Church: So that the very enemies of Christ were reproved of sin, in that they were constrained to confess that they were deceived, in that they believed not, and therefore they said to Peter, Acts 2, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 16:10 1 Of Christ himself: For when the world shall see, that I have

poured out the holy Ghost, they shall be constrained to confess that I was just, and was not condemned of my Father, when I went out of this world. 16:11 1 Of that authority and power, which I have both in heaven and earth. 2 That is, because they shall then understand and know indeed, that I have overcome the devil, and do govern the world, when all men shall see, that they set themselves against you in vain, for I will arm you with that heavenly power, whereby you may destroy every high thing which is lifted up against the knowledge of God, 2 Cor. 10:12. 16:12 1 The doctrine of the Apostles proceeded from the holy Ghost, and is most perfect. 16:14 1 The holy Ghost bringeth no new doctrine, but teacheth that which was uttered by Christ's own mouth, and imprinteth it in our minds. 16:16 1 The grace of the holy Ghost is a most lively glass, wherein Christ is truly beholden with the most sharpsighted eyes of faith, and not with the bleared eyes of the flesh: whereby we feel a continual joy even in the midst of sorrows. 2 When a little time is once past. 3 For I pass to eternal glory, so that I shall be much more present with you, than I was before: for then you shall feel indeed what I am, and what I am able to do.

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sorrow, but your sorrow shall be turned to joy. 21 A woman when she travaileth hath sorrow because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. 22 And ye now therefore are in sorrow: but I will see you again, and your hearts shall rejoice, and your joy shall no man take from you. 23 And in that day shall ye ask me nothing. bVerily, verily I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my Name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 25 1These things have I spoken unto you in parables: but the time will come, when I shall no more speak to you in parables: but I shall show you plainly of the Father. 26 1At that day shall ye ask in my Name, and I say not unto you, that I will pray unto the Father for you: 27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, cand have believed that I came out from God. 28 I am come out from the Father, and came into the world: again I leave the world, and go to the Father. 29 1His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and thou speakest no parable. 30 Now know we that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee. By this we believe, that thou art come out from God. 31 Jesus answered them, Do you believe now? 32 d,1Behold, the hour cometh, and is already come, that ye shall be scattered every man into his own, and shall leave me alone: But I am not alone:

for the Father is with me. 33 1These things have I spoken unto you, that 2in me ye might have peace: in the world ye shall have affliction, but be of good comfort: I have overcome the world. 17 1 Christ prayeth that his glory together with his Father's may be made manifest. 9 He Prayeth for his Apostles, 20 and for all believers.

b John 14:13

Matt. 7:7 Matt. 21:22 Mark 12:24

Luke 11:9 James 1:5

c John 17:8

d Matt. 26:31

Mark 14:27

chapter 17

a Matt. 28:18

b John 16:27

1 These 1things spake Jesus, and lift up his eyes to heaven, and said, 2Father, that hour is come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee, 2 aAs thou hast given him power over 1all flesh, that he should give eternal life to all them that thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they know thee to be the 1only very God, and whom thou hast sent, Jesus Christ. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now glorify me, thou Father, with thine own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. 6 1I have declared thy Name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: 2thine they were, and thou 3gavest them me, and they have kept thy word. 7 bNow they know that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, are of thee. 8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me, and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and have believed that thou hast sent me. 9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me: for they are thine.

16:25 1 The holy Ghost which was poured upon the Apostles after the Ascension of Christ, instructed both them in all chiefest mysteries and secrets of our salvation, and also by them the Church, and will also instruct it to the end of the world. 16:26 1 The sum of the worship of God, is the invocation of the Father in the Name of the Son the Mediator, who is already heard for us, for whom he hath abased himself, and is now also glorified. 16:29 1 Faith and foolish security differ very much. 16:32 1 Neither the wickedness of the world, neither the weakness of his own can diminish anything of the virtue of Christ. 16:33 1 The surety and stay of the Church dependeth only upon the victory of Christ. 2 That in me you might be thoroughly quieted. For by (peace) is meant in this place, that quiet state of mind, which is clean contrary to disquietness and heaviness. 17:1 1 Jesus Christ the everlasting high Priest being ready straight­ way to offer up himself, doth by solemn prayers consecrate himself to God the Father as a sacrifice: and us together with himself. There­ fore this prayer was from the beginning, is, and shall be to the end of the world, the foundation and ground of the Church of God. 2 He first declareth, that as he came into the world to the end that the Father might show in him, being apprehended by faith, his glory in sav­

ing his elect, so he applied himself to that only: and therefore desireth of the Father, that he would bless the work which he hath finished. 17:2 1 Over all men. 17:3 1 He calleth the Father the only very God, to set him against all false gods, and not to shut out himself and the holy Ghost, For straightway he joineth the knowledge of the Father and the knowl­ edge of himself together, and according to his accustomed manner, setteth forth the whole Godhead in the person of the father: So is the Father alone said to be King, immortal, wise, and dwelling in the light which no man can attain unto, invisible, Rom. 16:17; 1 Tim. 1:17. 17:6 1 First of all he prayeth for those his disciples, by whom he would have the rest to be gathered together, commendeth them unto the Father, (having once rejected the whole company of the reprobate) because he received them of him into his custody, and for that they embracing his doctrine, shall have so many and so mighty enemies, that there is no way for them to be in safety, but by his help only. 2 He showeth hereby that everlasting election and choice, which was hidden in the good will and pleasure of God, which is the groundwork of our salvation. 3 He showeth how the everlasting and hidden purpose of God is declared in Christ, by whom we are justified and sanctified, if we lay hold of him by faith, that at length we may come to the glory of the election.

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