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But whoever shall occasion such an humble believer to fall off from the faith, it were better for him that a mill-stone were hang'd about his neck, and that he were plung'd to the bottom of the sea.

wo unto the world, because of such scandals: tho' it cannot be, but that such occasions of relapsing should happen: yet wo to that man by whom the scandal cometh.

but if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that the remonstrances of two or three persons may have its effect.

if he does not relent, tell it to the church: but if he is not moved by the church, show him no more regard than you would to a pagan or a publican.

Jesus answered, I tell thee not only seven: but seventy times seven.

but being insolvent, his lord gave orders that he, with his wife, and children, and all that he had, should be sold for payment.

the servant therefore fell prostrate before him, and cry'd out, Lord, allow me but time and I will pay the whole.

but this very servant presently after met with one of his fellow-servants, who owed him an hundred pence: and violently seizing him, said, pay me the debt.

which he would not allow: but immediately threw him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

so that they are not now two, but one. what therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

he answer'd them, 'twas because of your perverse temper that Moses suffered you to repudiate your wives: but from the beginning this was not in practice.

but he reply'd, 'tis not everyman can live single, but only such as have the gift of continency.

but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.

and he said to him, why do you stile me good? there is but one that is good, that is God. but if you would enter into life, keep the commandments.

but when the young man heard that, he went away dejected: for he had great possessions.

but Jesus looking at them, said, however impracticable this is to men, all things are possible to God.

Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it?

but many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

last of all they came who were hired first, expecting to have received more, but they had only a penny a man,

these last have work'd but an hour, and you put them upon the level with us, who have born the whole fatigue and heat of the day.