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besides this, there is an unalterable chasm between us and you, so that the passage from one place to the other is impracticable to those who should attempt it.

so when you have done all that you were commanded to do, say, we are unprofitable servants; we have only done what was our duty to do.

for as the lightning flashes from one extremity of the sky to the other, so shall the appearance of the son of man be.

Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God!

so he ran before, and climb'd up a mulberry-tree to view him; for he was to pass that way.

so down he came in great haste, and gave Jesus a joyful reception.

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.

he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities.

so they brought it to Jesus. and throwing their garments upon the colt, they mounted Jesus thereon.

so they kill'd him, and threw him out of the vineyard. what punishment now will the master inflict upon them?

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.

then the third took her, and so she was married to all seven, who all died without leaving any children.

And when ye shall hear of wars, and seditions, be not alarm'd. for these must first happen: but the end will not be so soon.

set a guard upon yourselves, that ye be not stupified by surfeiting and drunkenness, or by the disquietudes of this life, and so that day come upon you with a surprize.

so they went, and having found every thing as Jesus had said, they made ready the passover.

and said to him, if you are the Christ, say so. but he answer'd, if I should tell you so, you will not believe it.

then said they all, art thou then the son of God? you are in the right, answer'd he, for I am so.

however he urg'd it a third time, why, what crime has he done? I don't find he has done any thing that deserves death: I will therefore order him to be whipp'd, and so dismiss him.

but their eyes were affected so as not to discern who he was.