1 Jesus propos'd likewise this
parable to them, to show
that they should persevere in
prayer, and not be discouraged.
2 saying, in a certain city
there was a judge, who neither
feared God, nor regarded
man.
3 a widow was likewise
there, who frequently
came to him, saying, do me
justice against my adversary.
4 for some time he refus'd to do
it: but at length he said in
himself; tho' I neither fear
God, nor regard man;
5 yet,
because this widow importunes
me, I will do her justice,
that she may'nt be continually
coming to teaze me.
6 observe, said Jesus, that language
of this unrighteous judge.
7 and will not God avenge his
own elect, who cry to him
night and day? will he delay
their cause?
8 I tell you, he
will speedily avenge them.
however, when the son of
man comes, how few of the
faithful will he find in the
land?
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9 Then he propos'd this parable,
concerning those who
had a great opinion of their
own justice, and look'd with
contempt upon others.
10 two men
went to the temple to pray;
the one a Pharisee, the other
a Publican.
11 the Pharisee
in a standing posture pray'd
thus by himself, O God, I
thank thee, that I am not
as other men, a robber, a
cheat, an adulterer, or like
that Publican.
12 I fast twice
a week, and I pay the tythe
of all I possess.
13 but the
Publican, who stood a good
way lower, not daring to lift
up even his eyes to heaven,
only smote his breast, and
said, O God, be merciful to
me, who am a sinner.
14 I
tell you this man went home
approv'd as just, and not
the other. for whoever exalteth
himself shall be humbled,
and he that humbleth
himself shall be exalted.
15 And as they were presenting
children to him, for
the imposition of hands, his
disciples observing it, rebuk'd
those that brought them.
16 but
Jesus called the children to
him, and said to his disciples,
let the children come to me,
without any hindrance, for
they who belong to the kingdom
of God, must be like
them.
17 I declare unto you, he
-- --
that does not come with the
disposition of a child shall not
enter into the kingdom of God.
18 Then a person of distinction
ask'd him this question,
good master, what must I do
to inherit eternal life?
19 Jesus
replied, why do you call
me good? there is but one
who is good, that is God.
20 you know the commandments,
“do not commit adultery,
do not kill, do not steal,
do not bear false witness,
honour thy father and mother.”
21 all these, said he,
have I observ'd from my
youth.
22 upon hearing that,
Jesus said to him, one thing
you have yet to do: sell all
you have, and give it to the
poor, and you shall have
treasure in heaven: then
come, and follow me.
23 upon
hearing this he was very
sad: for he had a large
estate.
24 Jesus perceiving him
so very dejected, said, how
difficult is it for those, who
have riches, to enter into the
kingdom of God!
25 it is easier
for a cable to pass through the
eye of a needle, than for a
rich man to enter into the
kingdom of God.
26 upon which
the audience said, who then
can be saved?
27 Jesus answer'd,
by divine assistance men may
do that which would be otherwise
impossible.
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28 Then said Peter, you see
that we have left every thing
to follow you.
29 Jesus answer'd,
I declare unto you,
no one has ever quitted house
or parents, or brethren, or
wife, or children, upon account
of the gospel-dispensation,
30 who shall not receive
abundantly more even in this
age, and everlasting life in
the age to come.
31 Afterwards Jesus took the
twelve aside, and said to
them, now we are going to
Jerusalem where all that the
prophets have writ concerning
the son of man shall be
accomplished.
32 for he shall
be delivered to the Gentiles
by the Jews, who will treat
him with mockery,
33 insult him,
spit in his face, scourge him,
and put him to death; and
the third day he shall rise
again.
34 but they comprehended
nothing of all this: his
discourse was a riddle to
them, and they could not find
out the meaning.
35 As they were near Jericho,
a blind man happen'd
to sit begging by the road,
36 who hearing the noise of a
crowd passing by, ask'd what
the matter was.
37 they told
him, Jesus the Nazarene
is passing by.
38 then he cry'd
out, Jesus son of David, have
pity on me.
39 those who led
-- --
the way bid him hold his
tongue. but he bawl'd out
the louder, son of David
have pity on me.
40 then Jesus
stopp'd, and order'd them to
bring the man to him, who
being come nigh, he ask'd
him,
41 what would you have
me do for you? he said, Lord,
I desire to have sight.
42 have
sight, said Jesus, your faith
has obtain'd you a cure.
43 and
immediately he saw: and
followed Jesus, glorifying God:
and all the people, who were
eye-witnesses, gave praise unto
God.
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