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so that when Jesus landed, he found there a numerous assembly: which rais'd his compassion, because they were like so many sheep straggling without a pastor. whereupon he gave them various instructions.

because that does not enter into his heart, but into the belly, whence it is discharg'd, the purest part of the food being left for nutrition.

they said to one another, this is because we did not take bread: which Jesus perceiving,

the Scribes and Pharisees upon hearing this consulted together how to destroy him; but they stood in awe of him, because all the people were strangely affected with his doctrine.

be circumspect, be vigilant, and devout: because you are uncertain when that time will be.

Now, as soon as the evening was come; because it was then the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

they had no children, because Elizabeth was steril, and they were both advanced in years.

you shall now become dumb and not recover your speech, till the very day when these things shall happen; because you distrusted my words, which in due time shall have their effect.

so Joseph departed from Nazareth in Galilee, and went into Judea to the city of David, called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and linage of David,

and being brought to bed of her first born, she swathed him, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

"the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted,

Then said John to Jesus, master, we saw one casting out demons in your name, and we oppos'd it, because he does not follow you with us.

but they would not entertain him, because he appear'd to them, as if he was going to Jerusalem.

upon which Jesus thus address'd himself to them. do you imagine that those Galileans were greater sinners than the rest of the nation, because they suffer'd in such a manner?

at supper-time he sent his servant to tell the guests to come, because every thing was ready.

who reply'd, your brother is return'd, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him in good health.

but it was necessary to feast and rejoice, because your brother here was dead, and is again alive: he was lost and is now found.

yet, because this widow importunes me, I will do her justice, that she may'nt be continually coming to teaze me.

Their attention being raised by this, Jesus pursued his discourse with a parable, occasion'd by their thinking, that, because he was advanc'd so nigh to Jerusalem, the kingdom of God would immediately commence.

if any one should ask you, why you untie it, let this be your answer, because the Lord has occasion for it.