§ 37. The Disciples pluck ears of grain on the Sabbath.-ON THE WAY TO GALILEE? MARK II. 23-28. And it came to pass, that he went through the corn-fields on the sabbath-day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears 24 of corn. And the MATTH. XII. 1-8. 1 At that time Jesus 23 went on the sabbathday through the corn, and his disciples were an hungered, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath-day. But 25 he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungered, and they that were with him ;b 4 how he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shew-bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for 5 the priests? Or have Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbathday that which is not lawful? And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungered, he and they that were 26 with him; how he went into the house of God, in the days of Abiathar the highpriest, and did eat the shew-bread, which is not lawful to eat, but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him? ye not read in the law c how that on the sabbath-days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and 6 are blameless? But I say unto you, that in this place is one greater 7 than the temple. But if ye had known what this mean eth, I will have mercy, 27 And he said unto them, and not sacrifice,d ye would not have condemned the guiltless. 23 8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath-day. The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: 'therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. 1 LUKE VI. 1—5. And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the cornfields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their 2 hands. And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sab3 bath-days? And Jesus answering them, said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungered, and they which were with him; how he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shew-bread, and gave also to them that were with him, which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? 4 5 And he said unto them, that the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. c 5. Num. 28, 9. 10. 18. 19 10 § 38. The healing of the withered hand on the Sabbath.-Galilee. MATTH. XII. 9-14. 9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue. And behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbathdays? that they might accuse him. 1 MARK III. 1—6. And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a 2 withered hand. And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbathday; that they might accuse him. LUKE VI. 6-11. And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue, and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered: 7 and the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath-day; 8 that they might find an accusation against him. But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had 6 3 And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand 4 forth. And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath-days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? but they held 5 their peace. And when 10 he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out and his hand was restored whole as the other. And the Pharisees 11 went forth,and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him. the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose, and stood forth. 9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath-days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? And looking round about upon them all, § 39. Jesus arrives at the Sea of Tiberias, and is followed by multitudes.— MATTH. XII. 15–21. LAKE OF GALILEE. MARK III. 7—12. But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea and a great multitude from Galilee fol8 lowed him, and from Judea, and MARK III. from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him. And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng 10 him. For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues. And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried saying, Thou art the Son of God. 16 MATTH. XII. And he charged them that they 12 17 should not make him known: that And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known. it might be fulfilled which was 18 spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my Spirit .9 upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send 21 forth judgment unto victory. And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. 20 § 40. Jesus withdraws to the Mountain, and chooses the Twelve; the multitudes follow him.-NEAR CAPERNAUM. 13 MARK 1:I. 13-19. And he goeth up into a mountain, 12 and calleth unto him whom he would and they came unto him. LUKE VI. 12-19. And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night And he ordained twelve, that they 13 in prayer to God. And when it titude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea-coast of 17, 18. Is. 42, 1 sq Comp. Is. 11 10 LUKE VI. -8 Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their dis eases; and they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch him; for there wen: virtue out of him, and healed them all. § 41. The Sermon on the Mount.-NEAR Capernaum. MATTH. V. 1.—VIII. 1. LUKE VI. 20-49. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him. And he opened his mouth, 20 3 and taught them, saying, ' Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed 21 God. Blessed are ye that hunger And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor; for yours is the kingdom of are they that mourn: for they shall 5 be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the 6 earth." Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 78 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed now for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. 9 10 12 are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peace-makers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when men shall re- 22 Blessed are ye when men shall hate vile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 23 you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto 24 the prophets. But wo unto you that are rich! for ye have received your 25 consolation. Wo unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Wo unto 26 you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. Wo unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. MATTH. V. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast 14 out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. 15 A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. ' Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick and it giveth light unto all 16 that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not 18 come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily, I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be a 5. Comp. Ps. 37, 11. 22. 29.34. MATTH. V. 9 fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do, and teach them, the same shall be called 20 great in the kingdoin of heaven. For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shali exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not 22 kill; and whosoever shall kill, shall be in danger of the judgment. But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause, shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou 23 fool, shall be in danger of hell-fire. Therefore, if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, 24 leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to 25 thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art in he way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and 26 thou be cast into prison. Verily, I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. 29 27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not 28 commit adultery. But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole 30 body should be cast into hell. And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. 31 32 33 33 1 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement. But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced, committeth adultery. Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou 34 shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths. But I say unto you, Swear not at all: neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is 36 the city of the great King: neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because 37 thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. 38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth 39 for a tooth. But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 10 And if any man will sue thee at the 29 law, and take away thy coat, let him LUKE VI. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that |