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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.

insult him, spit in his face, scourge him, and put him to death; and the third day he shall rise again.

but they comprehended nothing of all this: his discourse was a riddle to them, and they could not find out the meaning.

those who led the way bid him hold his tongue. but he bawl'd out the louder, son of David have pity on me.

As Jesus was pursuing his journey from Jericho,

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.

a nobleman, said he, was going to travel to a foreign country, in order to have his kingdom confirm'd to him at his return.

and he called ten of his servants, to whom he deliver'd ten pounds: improve that, said he, till I return.

upon his return, being confirm'd king, he order'd the servants, he had trusted with the money, to appear, and inform him, what improvement each of them had made.

his master replied, you shall be governor of five cities.

then he said to his attendants, take the one pound from him, and give it him, that gain'd ten.

After this discourse, Jesus pursued his journey towards Jerusalem.

when he was advanc'd near Bethphage, and Bethany, to the mountain call'd the Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

and he instructed the people daily in the temple, while the chief priests, the Scribes, and the rulers of the people, were contriving to take away his life.

but they could not find the means of effecting it; for all the populace were strongly attach'd to his doctrine.

upon which the master of the vineyard said, what shall I do? I will send my beloved son: perhaps his presence will engage their respect.

he will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give his vineyard to others. but they, taking the hint, cried out, God forbid.

they watch'd then, and suborn'd spies, who under pretence of their tender consciences, might ensnare him in his discourse, and so betray him to the civil power and jurisdiction of the governor.

so not being able to take any advantage from his words, before the people, they said no more, being surpriz'd at his answer.

master, said they, Moses left it in writing, if any man has a brother, who dies in marriage without leaving children, he is obliged to take the widow, to perpetuate his brother's line.