A Sign from Heaven asked for. The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. The Passion, Resurrection, and Coming foretold a Comp. ch. 14. 19 b ch. 16. 10; Mk. 8. 8, 20; comp. Acts 9. 25 Comp. Mk. 3. 9 Mk. 8. 10 ⚫ ver. 1-12: Mark 8. 11-21 the parts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say 5 that the Son of man is? 14 And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some, "Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But who say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed tude to sit down on the ground; 36 and he took the seven loaves and the fishes; and he "gave thanks and brake, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes. 37 And they all ate, and a Comp. were filled and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, seven 'baskets full. 38 And they that did eat were four thousand men, besides women and children. 39 And he sent away the multitudes, and entered into the Comp. Lk. art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah: for boat, and came into the borders of a Magadan. C And the Pharisees and 16 Sadducees came, and trying him 'asked him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 But he answered and said unto them, "When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather for the heaven is red. 3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to-day: for the heaven is red and lowering. Ye know how to discern the face of the heaven; but ye cannot discern the signs of the times. 4 An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of Jonah. And he left them, and departed. i / ver. 6, 11, ? See ch. 12. 38 12. 54 f. i ch. 12. 39 See ch. 14. 20 ° ch. 15. 34 38 P See ch. 15. 37 2 ver. 13-16: Mark 8. 27- r Mk. 8. 27 u Mk. 6. 15; " ver. 20: 1. 16 V Ps. 42. 2; ch. 26, 63; 5 And the disciples came to the other side and forgot to take bread. 6 And Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. 7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, 3 We took no 2 bread. 8 And Jesus perceiving it said, 'O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have no bread? 9 Do ye not yet perceive, neither remember m the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took upJn. 1.42; 10 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many d "flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatso ever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he the disciples that they should tell no man that he was "the Christ. 21 From that time began Jesus to show unto his disciples, that he must go unto Jerusalem, and *suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. 22 And Peter took him, and See ch. 4.3 began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall never be unto thee. 23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, 'Satan: thou art a stumbling-block unto me: for thou mindest not the things of 10: Heb. 3. God, but the things of men. 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me. let him deny himself, and * take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For 'whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what shall a man be prof-. ited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for Rev. 1. 18; his life? 27 For the Son of man 9; 1 Tim. 12; 9. 14; 10. 31; 12. 21. 15-17 2. 14 6. 12; Heb. 18 23 d Comp. Is. 3.7 ch. 18. 18; / Mk. 8. 30; 9 ver. 21-28: 1 The Transfiguration. The True Elijah. shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then shall he render unto every man according to his deeds. 28 Verily I say unto you, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the Son of man "coming in his kingdom. 17 And after six days Jesus taketh with him "Peter, and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: 2 and he was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his garments became white as the light. 3 And behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elijah talking with him. 4 And Peter answered, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, I will make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. 5 While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid, 7 And Jesus came and touched them and said, 3 lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, save Jesus only. 9 And as they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, "Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen from the dead. 10 And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come? 11 And he answered and said, Elijah indeed cometh, and shall restore all things: 12 but I say unto you, that Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but did unto him whatsoever they would. Even so shall the Son of man also suffer of them. 13 Then understood the disciples that he spake unto them of John the Baptist. 14 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a man, kneeling to him, and saying, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is "epileptic, and suffereth grievously; for oft-times he falleth into the fire, and ofttimes into the water. 16 And I 1 Gr. doing. 2 Or, Jacob 8 Or, booths ch. 26. 37 comp. 13.3 Mk. 5. 37; / See Acts 3. 12 9 Comp. Mk. 9.5; Lk. 9. 33 See ch. 3. 17 27 ver. 9-13: in See ch. 8.4 " ver. 12, 22; see ch. 8. 20 See ch. 16. 6 22 And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men; 23 and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised up. And they were exceeding sorry. y 24 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received 2Pet.1.171.the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher See ch. 14. pay the half-shekel? 25 He saith, Yea. And when he came into the house, Jesus spake first to him, Saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? the kings of the earth, from whom do they receive "toll or tribute? from their sons, or from strangers? 26 And when he said, From strangers, Jesus said unto him, Therefore the sons are free. 27 But, lest we cause them to 14-28; ver. stumble, go thou to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou ch. 21.21 f.; shalt find a 8 shekel: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. 21 See ch. 11. 14; comp. 16. 14 9 ver. 14-19: Mark 9. с d In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And he called to him a little child, and set him ver. 22, 23: in the midst of them, 3 and said, Cor. 13. 2 "Comp. Mk. 9. 23; Mark 9.3032; Luke 9.44-45 See ch. 16. 21; and ver. 9 * Ex. 30. 13; 38.26 a Rom. 13. 7 b ch. 22. 17, 19 c ch. 5. 29, The Question of Rank. Of Stumbling-blocks. The Lost Sheep. Duty towards Offenders. The Unmerciful Servant Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is thegreatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me: 6 but whoso shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it is profitable for him that 2 a great millstone should be hanged about his neck, and that he should be sunk in the depth of the sea. с с d 7 Woe unto the world because of occasions of stumbling! for it must needs be that the occasions come; but woe to that man through whom the occasion cometh! 8 And if thy hand or thy foot causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee it is good for thee to enter into life maimed or halt, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the eternal fire. 9 And if thine eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the 3 hell of fire. 10 See that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say unto you, that in heaven "their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.* 12 How think ye? if any man have a hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and go unto the mountains, and seek that which goeth astray? 13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which have not gone astray. 14 Even so it is not the will of 6 your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 15 And if thy brother sin 7 against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two a ch. 19. 14; Mk. 10. 15; comp. 1 Cor. 14. 20: 1 Pet. 2.2 b Mk. 9. 42; Lk. 17. 2; comp. 1 Cor. 8. 12 27 d Lk. 17. 1 ; 1 Cor. 11. 8 more, that 'at the mouth of two Lk. 18. 17 witnesses or three every word may be established. 17 And if he refuse to hear them," tell it unto the 8 church: and if he refuse to hear the church also, "let him be unto thee as the Gentile and the 'pubSee ch. 17. lican. 18 Verily I say unto you, "What things soever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: 19; 1T.4.1 and what things soever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 19 Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, "it shall be done for them of my Father who is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. ch. 5. 30; Mk. 9. 43; comp. ch. 17.27 fch. 5. 29; Mk. 9. 47; comp. ch. 17.27 9 See ch. 5. 22 A Comp. Acts 12. 15; Lk. 1. 19 Rev. 3. 2; 2 K. 25. 19; 1 K. 10. 8; Tob. 12. 15 comp. Lk. 15. 4-7 * Lk. 17. 3; comp. Gal. 3. 15; Jas. 5. 19; Lev. 19. 17; 13 ff. ! Dt. 19. 1 Tim. 5. n Comp. 1 Cor. 6. 1 ff. "Comp. 2 Th. 3. 6, 14 f. v 10 21 Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my iver. 12-14: brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times! 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not 6.12 Th. unto thee, Until seven times; but, Until 'seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven Ecclus. 19. likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his 12 servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, that owed him ten thousand 13 talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had not wherewith to pay. his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 The servant therefore fell down and worP See ch. 7.7 shipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. 27 And the lord of that 14servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the 16 debt. 28 But that "servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, who owed him a hundred 17 shillings: and he laid hold on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay what thou owest. 29 So his fellow-servant fell down and besought him, say; ing Have patience with me, and I will pay thee. 30 And he would Jesus leaves Galilee for Judæa. The Question about Divorce. Jesus receives Little Children. The Peril of Riches not: but went and cast him into| prison, till he should pay that which was due. 31 So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. 32 Then his lord called him unto him, and saith to him, Thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou besoughtest me: 33 shouldest not thou also have had mercy on Comp. 1 Cor. 7. 7 ff. 17 11 I ver. 13-15: Mark 10. 13-16; Luke 18. 15-17 k him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry. 11 But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given. 12 For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother's womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's let him receive it. thy fellow-servant, even as I had See ch. 13. sake. He that is able to receive it, mercy on thee? 34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due. 35 So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you, if ye forgive not every one his brother from your hearts. a pass 19 And it came to these words, he departed from Galilee, and when Jesus had finished came into the borders of Judæa beyond the Jordan; 2 and great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. 3 And there came unto him Pharisees, trying him, and saying, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? 4 And he answered and said, Have ye not read, that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, 5 and said, "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh 6 So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 7 They say unto him, "Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put her away? 8 He saith unto them, Moses for your hardness of heart suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it hath not been so. 9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth her when she is put away committeth adultery. 10 The disciples say unto m ch. 18. 3; Mk. 10. 15: 13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray and the disciples rebuked Lk. 18. 17; them. 14 But Jesus said, "Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for "to such belongeth" the kingdom of heaven. 15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. comp. 1 Cor. 14. "See ch. 5. 3 ° ver. 16-29: Mark 10. Luke 18. comp. 28 P See ch. 25. 46 Neh. 9. 29; Ezek. 20. 21 16 And behold,, one came to him and said, "Teacher, what good Lk. 1o. 25-thing shall I do, that I may have "eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, "Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there Lev. 18.5; is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which And Jesus said, 12 Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honor thy father and thy mother; and, 13 Thou shalt love thy comp. ch neighbor as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou Lk. 12. 33; wouldest be perfect, go.. sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have "treasure in heaven and come, follow me. 22 But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions. comp. ch. 15.4 $ ch. 22. 39; 7. 12 comp. 16. 9; Acts 2. 45; 4. 34 f. ❝ ch. 6. 20 "Comp. ch. 13. 22; Mk. 10. 23 f.; 23 And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, "It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And Mk. 10. 25; again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter Lk. 18. 25 9 Or, of such is 10 Some ancient authorities read Good Teacher. See Mk. 10. 17: Lk. 18. 18. 11 Some ancient authorities read Why calles! thou me good? None is good save one, even God See Mk. 10. 18: Lk. 18. 19. 12 Ex. xx. 12-16; Dt. v. 16-20. 13 Lev. xix. 18. a Reward of Self-sacrifice. The Laborers in the Vineyard. The Passion a Third Time foretold a Gen. 18. 14; Job 42. 2; Jer. 32. 17; Zech 8.6; Mk. 18. 27; comp. 1. 37 b ch. 25. 31 Lk. 22. 30; comp. Rev. 3. 21: when they received it, they mur mured against the householder, 12 saying. These last have spent but 10. 27; Lk. one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat. 13 But he answered and said to one of them, 'Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a shilling? 14 Take up that which is thine, and go thy way; it is my will to give unto this last, even as unto thee. 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? or is thine eye evil, because I am good! 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last. 4. 4; 11. 16; Mk. 10. into the kingdom of God. 25 And с d 2 1 20 1 For the kingdom of 3 .29 f.; Lk. Lk. 13. 30 24 9 ch. 21. 28, 33 A Lev. 19. 13 8.3 Jon. 4. 8; Lk. 12. 55; 17 And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples apart, and on the way he said unto them, 18 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, 19 and shall deliver him unto the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify: and the third day ver. 17-19: he shall be raised up. 1 ch. 22. 12; m See ch. 6. 30 Mark 10. 32-34; Luke 18. 31-33 21 heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the laborers for a shilling a day, he P See ch. 16. sent them into his vineyard, 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing in the marketplace idle; 4 and to them he said, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 6 t 20 Then came to him the mother of the sons of Zebedee with her sons, worshipping him, and asking a certain thing of him. 21 And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy kingdom. 22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I am about to drink? They say unto him, We are able. 23 He saith unto them, My cup indeed ye shall drink: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left hand, is not mine to give; but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared of my See ch. 13. Father. 24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren. 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 Not so shall it be among you: 'but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister: 27 and whosoever would be first 42; Jn. 18. * Comp. 11 10. 2 5 Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise. 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing; and he 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. 8 And when "even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his 'steward, Call the laborers, and pay 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 shilling. 10 And when the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise received every man a shilling. 11 And 1 Many ancient authorities add or wife: as in Lk. 18. 29. Some ancient authorities read manifold. 3 See marginal note on ch. 18. 28. |