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swered, that they knew not whence it was. And Jesus said unto them, "Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things."

Then he began to speak this parable to the people : "A man planted a vineyard, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country for a long time. io And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen,

that they might give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. 11 And he proceeded to send another servant: and they

beat him also, and treated him disgracefully, and sent 12 him away empty. And he proceeded to send a third: 13 and they wounded him also, and drove him out. Then

said the owner of the vineyard, 'What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will reverence 14 him, when they see him.' But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, 'This is the heir come, let us kill him, that the inheritance 15 may be ours.' So they drove him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore will the owner of 16 the vineyard do unto them? he will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others." And when they heard it, they said, "Be this far from 17 us." But he looked on them, and said, "What then is this which is written, The stone which the builders 18 rejected, is become the head of the corner?' Whosoever falleth on that stone will be broken to pieces*: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powdert." 19 And in that very hour the chief-priests and scribes sought to lay hands on him, but feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against 20 them. And they watched him, and sent spies who feigned themselves righteous men, that they might take hold of his words, to deliver him up unto the power and au

• So W. by N.

So W. crush him to pieres, N.

21 thority of the governor. And they asked him, saying, "Teacher*, we know that thou speakest and teachest rightly, and respectest not persons, but teachest the way 22 of God in truth: Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Ce23 sar, or not?" But he perceived their craftiness, and said 24 unto them, "Why do ye try me? show me a denarius.

Whose image and inscription hath it?" And they an25 swered and said, "Cesar's." Then he said unto them, "Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Ce26 sar's; and unto God the things which are God's." And they could not take hold of his words before the people : and they wondered at his answer, and kept silence.

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Then some of the Sudducees came near to him, who deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, 28 saying, "Teacher*, Moses hath written unto us, ' If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die childless; that his brother should take his wife, and raise up off29 spring to his brother.' Now there were seven brethren : 30 and the first took a wife, and died childless. And the se31 cond took the same wife; and he died childless. And

the third took her; and in like manner the seven also 32 left no children, and died. And last of all the woman 33 also died. At the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of

them doth she become? for the seven had her as their 34 wife." And Jesus answered and said unto them, " The 35 sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage: but those who shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor 36 are given in marriage: nor indeed can they die any more : for they are like the angels and sons of God, being sonst of the resurrection.

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"Now that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, when he calleth the Lord who appeared at the bush ‡, the God

* See Newcome's margin.

+ So W. and are the sons of God, being the sons, N.
Moses showed at the bush, when, N. See Campbell.

of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Ja38 cob. Now he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live to him*."

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Then some of the scribes answered and said, "Teach40 er t, thou hast spoken well." And after that they durst not ask him any further question.

41 Then he said unto them, "How say men that Christ 42 is the Son of David? and yet David himself saith in the book of psalms, Jehovah said unto my Lord, Sit thou 43 on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.' 44 David therefore calleth him Lord: how is he then his son ?"

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Then, in the hearing of all the people, he said to his 46 disciples, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in robes, and love salutations in the market-places, and the chief seats in the synagogues, and the chief places at 47 feasts who devour the families of widows; and for a show make long prayers: these will receive an heavier condemnation.”

CH. XXI. And he looked, and saw the rich men casting their 2 gifts into the treasury. And he saw a certain poor 3 widow also, casting in thither two mites. And he

said, "I say truly unto you, that this poor widow hath 4 cast in more than they all. For all these from their abundance have cast in unto the offerings of God: but she from her penury hath cast in all the substance which she had."

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AND as some spake of the temple, that it was adorned 6 with goodly stones, and gifts, he said, "As for these

things which ye behold, the days will come in which there will not be left one stone upon another, which will

* For all live to him. Who regards the future resurrection as if it were present, Who calleth those things that are not, as though they were. Rom. iv. 17. See Beza, Grotius and Bishop Pearce. So, Rom. vi, 11; to God signifies, in the counsel and purpose of God. N.

+ Master, N.

7 not be thrown down." And they asked him, saying, "Teacher*, but when will these things be? and what will be the sign when these things are about to be ac8 complished?" And he said, "Take heed that ye be not deceived for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ;' and the time draweth near: go not there9 fore after them. But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified for these things must first 10 come to pass; but the end is not immediately." Then he said unto them, "Nation will rise against nation, and 11 kingdom against kingdom: and there will be great earthquakes in many places, and famines, and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

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"But before all these things men will lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and into prisons; being brought before kings 13 and rulers for the sake of my name. And this will befall 14 you, for a testimony† unto them. Settle it therefore in

your hearts, not to meditate before what defence ye shall 15 make. For I will give you utterance and wisdom‡, which all your adversaries will not be able to gainsay or resist. 16 And ye will be delivered up both by parents, and brethren, and kindred, and friends and some of you they will 17 cause to be put to death. And ye will be hated by all 18 men for the sake of my name. And yet an hair of your 19 head shall not perish. By your perseverance will ye preserve †† your lives.

20 "And when ye shall see Jerusalem surrounded with 21 armies, then know that its desolation draweth near. Then let those that are in Judea flee to the mountains; and let those that are within the city depart out; and let not those 22 that are in the country-places enter therein. For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are writ

* See Newcome's margin.

Which testimony will arise from your conduct and apology. N.
Or, wisdom of speech, Wakefield,
tt So W. preserve ye, N.

23 ten may be fulfilled. But alas for them that are with child, and for them that give suck in those days! for there will be great distress in the land, and anger upon 24 this people. And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led away captive into all nations and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the gentiles, until the 25 times of the gentiles be fulfilled. And there will be signs

in the sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves 26 roaring*; men's hearts failing them for fear and expectation of those things which are coming on the earth; for 27 the powers of heaven will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of man coming on a cloud with great power and glory.

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"And when these things begin to be accomplished, look up and raise your heads: for your redemption draw29 eth near." And he spake to them a parable: "Behold 30 the fig-tree, and all the trees: when they now shoot forth,

ye see them, and know of your own selves that now the 31 summer is near. So likewise, when ye see these things

accomplishing, know ye that the kingdom of God is 32 near. Verily I say unto you. This generation will not 33 pass away till all be accomplished. Heaven and earth will pass away; but my words cannot pass away.

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"But take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be oppressed by excess, and drunkenness, and the anxious cares of this life; and that day come upon you 35 unawares. For as a snare it will come upon all those 36 who dwell on the face of the whole land. Watch ye therefore and pray continually, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things, which will soon come to pass; and to stand before the Son of man.”

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And in the day-time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out of the city, and abode in the

* Or, through perplexity at the roaring sea and waves,