35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elijah. A. D. 33. Who shall roll away for us the stone from the door of the sepulcher? 4 (And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away) for it was 36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and Luke 8. 3. very great. gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down. 37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and expired. 38 And the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom. 39 And when the centurion who stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and expired, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. 40 There were also women looking on at a distance, among whom was Mary g Matt.27.57. Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger, and of Joses, and Salome; 41 Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered to him; and many other women who came with him to Jerusalem. 42 T And now, when the evening was come, (because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath) 5 And entering into the sepulcher, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were frightened. 6 And he saith to them, Be not frightened: ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him: 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter, that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said to you. 8 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulcher; for they trembled, and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid. 9 Now when Jesus was risen early, the first day of the week, a he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven demons. e 10 And she went and told them that had Luke 24. 1. been with him, as they mourned and wept. John 20. 1. John 20.11. Matt. 26.32. 43 Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in bold-b ly to Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. 44 And Pilate wondered if he was already dead: and calling the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any d John 20.14. while dead. 11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen by her, believed not. 12 After that, he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking and going into the country. 13 And they went and told it to the residue: neither believed they them. 14 ¶ & Afterward he appeared to the eleven, as they sat at table, and upbraided them with their unbelief, and hardness of heart, because they believed not them who had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said to them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth A Matt.28.19. not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak in new languages; 18 m They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken to them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, P and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. 93 A. M. 3998. | spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient 2 to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. 1 The preface of Luke to his whole gospel. 5 The conception of John the Baptist, 26 and of Christ. 39 The prophecy of Elisabeth, and of Mary, concerning Christ. 57 The nativity and circumcision of John. 67 The Before the prophecy of Zacharias both of Christ, 76 and of John. common account 18 And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I am an NORASMUCH as many have taken called Anno old man, and my wife far advanced in FORASMUCH as many have taken called Anno laration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2 Éven as they delivered them to us, who from the beginning were eye-witnesses, and ministers of the word; sixth year. 3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things a Ex. 30. 7. from the very first, to write to thee in or- Lev. 16. 17. der, most excellent Theophilus, 4 That thou mayest know the certainty of those things in which thou hast been 1or,agitated instructed. or, disturb *5 HERE was in the days of Herod ed. 5T the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Mal. 4. 6. Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 7 And they had no child, because Elisabeth was barren, and they both were far advanced in years. 8 And it came to pass, that, while he executed the priests' office before God in the order of his course, 9 According to the custom of the priests' office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without, at the time of incense. 11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was 1 troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth 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 sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. 2or, by. 3or, graciously ac. cepted, or, much graced: see v. 30. c Isa. 7. 14. 16 And many of the children of Is-d Dan. 7. 14. rael shall he turn to the Lord their God. Mic. 4. 7. 17 And he shall go before him in the years. 19 And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to thee, and to show thee these glad tidings. 20 And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words which shall be fulfilled in their season. 21 And 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 to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless. 23 And it came to pass, that as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. 24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and secluded herself five months, saying, 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. 26 And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came to her, and said, Hail, thou that art 3 highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. 31 And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David. 33 & And he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom A. M. 3998. | heard that the Lord had shown great there will be no end. 34 Then said Mary to the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon thee, and the power of the Highest will overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. 36 And behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren: 37 For with God nothing will be impossible. 38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. 4 or, who believed that there would be. e Isa. 51. 9. f Ps. 33. 10. mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said to her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. 62 And they made signs to his father,` how he would have him called. 63 And he asked for a writing-table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all wondered. 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God. 65 And fear came on all that dwelt 39 And Mary arose in those days, and 1 Sam. 2. 6. around them; and all these 5 sayings went into the hill-country with haste, in to a city of Judah, 40 And entered into the house of Ps. 34. 10. Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. i Jer.31.3.20. were noised abroad throughout all the hill-country of Judea. 66 And all they that had heard them, laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, 41 And it came to pass, that when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb: and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 And she spoke with a loud voice, Gen. 17. 19. saying, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is 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 my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. Ps. 132. 11. 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people. 69 And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us, in the house of his servant David: 70 m As he spoke by the mouth of his 45 And blessed is she 4 that believed 5 or, things. holy prophets, who have been since the world began: that there will be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. 46 And Mary said, My soul doth mag- Ps. 132. 17. nify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. m Jer. 23. 6. 48 For he hath regarded the low es- & 30. 10. tate of his handmaiden: for behold, from henceforth all generations will call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He hath shown strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant: 73 The oath which he swore to our father Abraham, 74 That he would grant to us, that we " Gen. 22.16. being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, 75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. 6 or, for. 7 or, bowels mercy. 53 He hath filled the hungry with of the good things, and the rich he hath sent away empty. 54 He hath sustained his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; 55 As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. 56 And Mary abode with her about sor, sunthree months, and returned to her own house. rising, or, 57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she Zech. 3. 8. brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbors and her cousins Mal. 4. 2. 76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest, for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; 77 To give knowledge of salvation to his people, 6 by the remission of their sins, 78 Through the 7 tender mercy of our God; by which the 8 day-spring from on high hath visited us, 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shades of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. 80 And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing to Israel. CHAP. II. 1 Augustus tareth all the Roman empire. 6 The nativity of Christ. 8 One angel relateth it to the shepherds: 13 Many sing prais es to God for it. 21 Christ is circumcised. 22 Mary purified. 28 Simeon and Anna proph ecy of Christ: 40 who increaseth in wisdom, | A. M. 3998. 46 questioneth in the temple with the doctors, 51 and is obedient to his parents. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were Before the accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; *AND it came to pass in those days, effed A called Anno Domini that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the 1 world the fifth should be 2 taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) year. 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, & Every male that is the first born of his mother shall be called holy to the Lord) 24 And to offer a sacrifice according 3 And all went to be taxed, every one or, the em- to that which is said in the law of the into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is call-2 ed Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddlingclothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. pire. Lord, A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons. 25 And behold, there was a man in Jeor, regisrusalem, whose name was Simeon; and tered for the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. taxation. 26 And it was revealed to him by the a John 7. 42. Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. or, the nightwatches. Gen. 17. 12. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping. Before the 3 watch over their flock by night. 9 And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were in great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. 11 For to you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign to you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger. account called Anno Domini the fourth year. Matt. 1. 21. d Ex. 13. 2. 13 And suddenly there was with the Num. 18.15. angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men. 15 And it came to pass, when the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this 27 And he came by the spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then he took him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For my eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to enlighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken concerning him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (And a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she was a widow of about thing which is come to pass, which the Lev. 12.2.6. eighty four years, who departed not from Lord hath made known to us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it, wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told to them. 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the C Is. 8. 14. Rom. 9. 32. the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant, gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them 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 became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the pass over, 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to child, his name was called JESUS, Deut. 16. 1. the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to be in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their relations and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him. A. D. 26. 4 or, Teach ers of the 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sit- 5 or, age. ting in the midst of the 4 doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed and his mother said to him, 1 or, gover. provinces. root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 10 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? 11 He answereth and saith to them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath provisions, let him do likewise. 12 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, 3 Master, what shall we do? 13 And he said to them, Exact no nor of four more than that which is appointed you. 14 And the soldiers likewise asked him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said to them, 4 Do violence to no man, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Matt. 3. 1. neither accuse any falsely, and be conbehold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said to them, How is it that Is. 40. 6. ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be about my Father's business? с 50 And they understood not the say- Matt. 3. 7. ing which he spoke to them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and 5 stature, and in favor with God and man. CHAP. III. 2 or, meet 1 The preaching and baptism of John. 15 His Now in the fifteenth year of the reign 30r, of Tiberius Cesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being i tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanius the tetrarch of Abilene, tent with your 5 wages. 15 And as the people were 6 in expectation, and all men 7 mused in their hearts concerning John, whether he was the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire: 17 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and will gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. 18 And many other things in his exhortation he preached to the people. 19 But Herod the tetrarch, being re Teacher.proved by him on account of Herodias, 4 or, Put no man in feur. his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, 20 Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. 21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high 5 or, allow being baptized, and praying, the heaven priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. ance. 3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of 6 or, in susrepentance, for the remission of sins; pense. was opened, 22 And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, The 23 And Jesus himself began to be voice of one crying in the wilderness, about thirty years of age, being (as was Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make ed, or, de supposed) the son of Joseph, who was the his paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; 6. And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. c 7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized by him, O Matt. 14. 3. generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therefore fruits 2 worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father: for I say to you, that God is able 25 Who was the son of Mattathias, who was the son of Amos, who was the son of Naum, who was the son of Esli, who was the son of Nagge, 26 Who was the son of Maath, who was the son of Mattathias, who was the son of Semei, who was the son of Joseph, who was the son of Juda, .27 Who was the son of Joanna, who was the son of Rhesa, who was the son of Zorobabel, who was the son of Salathiel, of these stones to raise up children to Matt. 3. 13. who was the son of Neri, Abraham. 9 And now also the ax is laid to the 28 Who was the son of Melchi, who was the son of Addi, who was the son of |