LUKE XVII. pass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him." (5) And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. (6) And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. (7) But which of you, having a servant ploughing or feeding cattle, will say unto him 1by and by, when he is come from the field, 2Go and sit down to meat? (8) and will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? (9) Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. (10) So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. : § 102. Christ's Coming will be sudden. - PEREA. LUKE XVII. 20-37. (20) And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation (21) neither shall they say, Lo here! or, 5 Lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. (22) And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. (23) And they shall say to you, 7 See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor 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 also the Son of man be in his day. (25) But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. (26) And as it was in the days of 8 Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. (27) They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all." (28) Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; (29) but the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. (30) Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. (31) In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. (32) Remember Lot's wife.d (33) Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall 9 preserve it. (34) I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. (35) Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. (36) 10 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. (37) And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together. § 103. Parables: The Importunate Widow. The Pharisee and Publican. LUKE XVIII. 1-14. PEREA. (1) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; (2) saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: (3) and there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. (4) And he would not for a while : a 4. Comp. Lev. 19: 17, 18. 39. Omit I trow not 4 20. asked by 5 21. Omit Lo 6 21. Or, in the midst of you not away, nor follow after them b 27. Gen. 7: 4, 7. c 29. Gen. 19: 15 sq. d 32. Gen. 19: 26. 9 33. Gr. save it alive. 10 36. Omit ver. 36, some ancient authorities add LUKE XVIII. but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man ; (5) yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 2 (6) And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. (7) And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? (8) I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? (9) And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised 5 others: (10) Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. (11) The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. (12) I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. (13) And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. (14) I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 7 § 104. Precepts respecting Divorce. — PEREA. MATT. XIX. 3-12. (3) The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? (4) And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,' (5) and said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife and 12 they twain shall 18 be one flesh ? c (6) Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. (7) They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? a (8) He saith unto them, hardness of your hearts suffered you to but from the beginning it was not so. (9) And I say unto you, whosoever shall put away his wife, except it he for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. (10) His disciples say unto him, If the 15. she wear me out by her continual coming (Eng.), or, at last by her coming she wear me out (Am.) 26. unrighteous, Gr. judge of unrighteousness. 37. and (and yet, Am.) he is long suffering over them? or, and is he slow to punish on their behalf? (Am.) MARK X. 2-12. (2) And the Pharisees came to him, Moses because of the (11) And he saith unto them, Whosoever MATT. XIX. case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. (11) But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. (12) For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb : and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. that is able to receive it, let him receive it. § 105. Jesus receives and blesses Little Children. MATT. XIX. 13-15. (13) Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should * put his hands on them, and pray and the disciples rebuked them. (14) But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (15) And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. MARK X. 13-16. and his disciples re- not receive the kingdom of shall not enter therein. (16) his arms, put his hands upon 8 7 PERÆA. LUKE XVIII. 15-17. He (15) And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. (16) But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer 6 little children to come unto me, and forbid them not for 7 of such is the kingdom of God. (17) Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. § 106. The Rich Young Man. Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard. MATT. XIX. 16-30. XX. 1-16. (16) And, behold, one came and said unto him, 10 Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? (17) And he said unto him, 11 Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou 12 wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. (18) He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said," Thou shalt 14 do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, (19) Honour MARK X. 17-31. (17) And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? (18) And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good, but one, that is, God. (19) Thou knowest the commandments,a 18 Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 8 16. and blessed them, laying his 9 17. Or, on his way 714, etc. to such belongeth (Am. there is who is good: (text) text) MATT. XIX. thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (20) The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept 2 from my youth up what lack I yet? (21) Jesus said unto him, 1 If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. (22) But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. (23) Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, 8 That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. MARK X. (20) And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. (21) Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: gothy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven and come, take up the cross, and follow me. (22) And he was sad at that saying, and went away 6 grieved: for he had great possessions. (23) And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! (24) And the disciples were astonished at his words. (24) And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through 9 the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (25) When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? (26) But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. (27) Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have 18 forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? (28) And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which 9 LUKE XVIII. (21) And he said, All these have I 1 kept from my youth up. (22) Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven : and come, follow me. (23) And when he had heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. (24) And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! (25) For it is easier for a camel to 10 But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (26) And they that heard it, said, Who then can be saved? (28) Then Peter_began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. (29) And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, (27) And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. (28) Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. (29) And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit 14 in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 1 21, 20. observed 220. Omit from my youth up 3 21. wouldest 21. Omit thy way 521. Omit take up the cross, and 6 22. sorrowful 7 24. Jesus seeing him said 8 23. It is hard for a rich man to 9 25, 24. a needle's eye 10 25. enter in through 11 26. exceedingly 14 28. on (1) For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. (2) And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. (3) And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, (4) and said unto them; Go ye also in the vineyard; and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. (5) Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. (6) And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? (7) They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. (8) So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. (9) And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. (10) But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. (11) And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, (12) saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. (13) But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? (14) Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. (15) Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? (16) So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. § 107. Jesus a Third Time foretells his_Death and Resurrection. [See §§ 74, 77.]— |