The Gospel by MATTHEW. CHAP. I. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and a Jacob begat Judah and his brethren; 3 And Judah begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; 4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; 5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; 6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah; 7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; 8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; 9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; 10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias ; A. M. 4000. Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being Luke 3. 23.a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, 2 purposed to put her Gen. 21. 3. away privately. Gen. 25. 26. Gen. 29. 35. *The fifth year before 11 And 1 Josias begat Jechonias and the comhis brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: 12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; mon ac- 2 or, was inclined. 3 20 But while he thought on these things, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thon son of David, fear not to take to thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit.. 21" And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken from the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph, being raised from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took to him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her first-born son: and he called his name JESUS. CHAP. II. 1 The magians from the east are directed to Christ by a star. 11 They worship him, and offer their presents. 14 Joseph fleeth into Egypt with Jesus and his mother. 16 Herod slayeth the children. 20 Himself dieth. 23 Christ is brought back again into Galilee to Nazareth. [OW, after a Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there camel wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, where is he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and have come to 2 worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Luke 1. 31. Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim be- Isa. 7. 14. gat Azor; 3 or, his name shall be called. 4 And when he had assembled all the Luke 2.6.7. chief priests and scribes of the people, he The fourth inquired of them where Christ should be year before born. 14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; 15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; 16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. account thecommon 5 And they said to him, In Bethlehem called Anno of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet, Domini. 17 So all the generations from Abra-a Luke 2.6.7. ham to David are fourteen generations; Magians. and from David until the carrying away 2or, do him into Babylon are fourteen generations; homage. and from the carrying away into Baby- Micah 5. 2. lon to Christ are fourteen generations. 18 T Now the m birth of Jesus Christ was in this manner: When his mother John 7. 42. 3 or, feed. 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall 3 rule my people Israel. 7 Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go, and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found! him, bring me word again, that I may come and 4 worship him also. A. D. 27. 4 or, do 9 When they had heard the king, homage they departed; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the s or, offered. young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 ¶ And when they had come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they 5 presented to him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And being warned by God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. 13 And when they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. 14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: 15 And was there until the death of Herod that it might be fulfilled which was spoken from the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare Hos. 11. 1. ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, d Jer. 31. 15. and all Judea, and all the region about |Jordan, The third year before the common account called Anno Domini. a Mark 1. 4. 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was ex-1or, reign. ceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, & Isa. 40. 3. and in all its borders, from two years old Mark 1. 3. and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. 19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead who sought the young child's life. 21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus reigned in Judea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: 23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. 2 cc. 12. 34. or answer. able to amendment of life. 6 And were baptized by him in Jordan, confessing their sins. 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therefore fruits 2 meet for repentance: 9 And think not to say within yourselves, d We have Abraham for our father: for I say to you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. 10 And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 11 I indeed baptize you with water to repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire: 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and gather his wheat into the granary; but he will burn the chaff with unquenchable fire. 13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then d John 8. 39. he suffered him. 6 And saith to him, If thou art the Son of God, cast thyself down, for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall uphold thee, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said to him, It is written again, [3 or, deliv Thou shalt not 2 tempt the Lord thy God. ered up. Isa. 9. 1. 8 Again, the devil taketh him up upon an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, Mark 1. 14. and the glory of them, 9 And saith to him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus to him, Be gone, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil leaveth him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him. 12 that John was 3 cast into prison, he departed into Galilee. Now when Jesus had heard 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim; 4 or, pro 5 claim. Mark 1. 16. or, proclaiming the glad tidings of a Luke 6. 20. Ps. 37. 11. Isa. 65. 13. 14 That it might be fulfilled which was a Ps. 24. 4. spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon, and the 1 Pet. 3. 14. land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gen-1 Pet. 4. 14. tiles: 16 The people who sat in darkness, 1 Gr. lying. saw great light; and to them who sat in the region and shades of death, light hath arisen. 17 ¶ From that time Jesus began to A preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they immediately left their nets, and followed him. 21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zeb Mark 9. 50. Luke 14. 34. Mark 4.21. Luke 8. 16. & 11. 33. 2 The word in the orig inal signifieth a measure containing about a than a pint less peck. 22 And they immediately left the boat, and their father, and followed him. 23 ¶ And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and s preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness, and all manner of disease among the people. 24 And his fame spread throughout all Syria: and they brought to him all sick people that were taken with diverse diseases and torments, and those who were possessed with demons, and those who were lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. 25 And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan. CHAP. V. 1 Christ beginneth his sermon on the mount: 3 declaring who are blessed, 13 who are the salt of the earth, 14 the light of the world, the city on a hill: 15 the candle: 17 that he came to fulfill the law. 21 What it is to kill, 27 to commit adultery, 33 to swear: 38 ezhorteth to suffer wrong, 44 to love even our enemies, 48 and to labor after perfectness. AND seeing the multitudes, he as cended a mountain: and when he was seated, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 a Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 & Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peace-makers: for they shall be called children of God. 10 Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you i falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt hath lost its savor, with what shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under 2 a close vessel, but on a candlestick: and it giveth light to all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, edee, and John his brother, in a boat with 1 Pet. 2. 12 that they may see your good works, and Zebedee their father, mending their nets: and he called them. glorify your Father who is in heaven. 17 T Think not that I am come to de stroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 For verily I say to you, Till heaven and earth shall pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whoever therefore shall break A. D. 31. Luke 16.17. 10. m Ex. 20. 13. 19 one of these least commandments, and 3 or, to the shall teach men so, he shall be called the ancients. least in the kingdom of heaven: but whoever shall do, and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say to you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21 Ye have heard that it was said 3 to them of old time, m Thou shalt not kill; and whoever shall kill, shall be in danger of the judgment: 4 Luke 12. 58. 33 ¶ Again, ye have heard that it hath been said to them of old time, • Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform to the Lord thy oaths: 34 But I say to you, Swear not at all: neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: 35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King, 36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea, Nay, nay: for whatever is more than these cometh of evil. 38 Ye have heard that it hath been Ex. 20. 14. said, " An eye for an eye, and a tooth for Pc. 18. 8. or, do a tooth. also. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. 41 And whoever shall constrain thee 22 But I say to you, That whoever is angry with his brother without a cause, shall be in danger of the judgment: and whoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but Deut. 24. 1. to go one mile, go with him two. whoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell-fire. 23 Therefore if thou shalt bring thyr Luke 16. gift to the altar, and there remember that thy brother hath aught against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 25 Agree with thy adversary quickly, while thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. 26 Verily, I say to thee, thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. 27 Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28 But I say to you, That whoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. t 18. 1 Cor. 7. 10. Ex. 20. 7. Deut. 5. 11. James 5.12. "Ex. 21. 24. Lev. 24. 20. Deut. 19. 21. 42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thy enemy: 44 But I say to you, Love your ene mies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and per secute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. C 46 For if ye love them who love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, Luke 6. 29. what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Rom. 12. 17. 1 Cor. 6. 7. Lev. 19. 18. 29 And if thy right eye 4 shall cause thee to sin, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into 34. hell. * Luke 23. 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father who is in heaven is perfect. CHAP. VI. 1 Christ continueth his sermon on the mount, speaking of alms, 5 prayer, 14 forgiving our brethren, 16 fasting, 19 where our treasure is to be laid up, 24 of serving God and mammon: 25 exhorteth not to be careful for worldly things; 33 but to seek God's king. dom. AKE heed that ye do not your alms TAKE that yee seen by them: otherwise ye have no reward 1 from your Father who is in heaven. 2 Therefore, a when thou doest thy alms, 2 do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Verily, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand docth: 4 That thy alms may be in secret: and |