Chapter XX: Part VI: The Festival Of Tabernacles And The Subsequent Transactions, (2)

Luke. CH. XVI. 1-13. And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for thou mayest be no longer steward. 3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 4 I am resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. 5 So he called every one of his lord’s debtors _unto him_, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? 6 And he said, A hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. 7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write four-score. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 10 He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true _riches_? 12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

§ 100. The Pharisees reproved. Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. _Perea_.

Luke. CH. XVI. 14-31. 14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things, and they derided him. 15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is abomination in the sight of God. 16 The law and the prophets _were_ until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. 17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. 18 Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery; and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from _her_ husband, committeth adultery. 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried: 23 And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried, and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you, cannot; neither can they pass to us, that _would come_ from thence. 27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house: 28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them. 30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

§ 101. Jesus inculcates forbearance, faith, humility. _Perea_.

Luke. CH. XVII. 1-10. Then said he unto his disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but wo _unto him_ through whom they come! 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. 5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. 6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard-seed, ye might say unto this sycamine-tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. 7 But which of you having a servant ploughing, or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? 9 Doth he thank that servant, because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. 10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

§ 102. Christ’s coming will be sudden. _Perea_.

Luke. CH. XVII. 20-37. 20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation. 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, Lo there! for behold, the kingdom of God is within you. 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see _it_. 23 And they shall say to you, See here! or, See there! go not after _them_, nor follow _them_. 24 For as the lightning that lighteneth out of the one _part_ under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. 25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. 26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.(216) 28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot: they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; 29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed _them_ all:(217) 30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. 31 In that day, he which shall be upon the house-top, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. 32 Remember Lot’s wife.(218) 33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life, shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life, shall preserve it. 34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two _men_ in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. 35 Two _women_ shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 36 Two _men_ shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body _is_, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

§ 103. Parables. The importunate Widow. The Pharisee and Publican. _Perea_.

Luke. CH. XVIII. 1-14. And he spake a parable unto them _to this end_, that men ought always _to_ pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man. 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet, because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men _are_, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as _his_ eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified _rather_ than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

§ 104. Precepts respecting divorce. _Perea_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XIX. 3-12.(219) CH. X. 2-12. 3 The Pharisees also came unto 2 And the Pharisees came to him, tempting him, and saying him, and asked him, Is it unto him, Is it lawful for a lawful for a man to put away man to put away his wife for _his_ wife? tempting him. every cause? 4 And he answered and said 3 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not unto them, What did Moses read,(220) that he which made command you? _them_ at the beginning, made them male and female, 5 And said,(221) For this 4 And they said, Moses cause shall a man leave father suffered to write a bill of and mother, and shall cleave divorcement, and to put _her_ to his wife: and they twain away. shall be one flesh? 5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart, he wrote you this precept: 6 Wherefore they are no more 6 But from the beginning of twain, but one flesh. What the creation, God made them therefore God hath joined male and female. together, let not man put asunder. 7 They say unto him, Why did 7 For this cause shall a man Moses then command to give a leave his father and mother, writing of divorcement, and to and cleave to his wife; put her away?(222) 8 He saith unto them, Moses, 8 And they twain shall be one because of the hardness of flesh: so then they are not your hearts, suffered you to more twain, but one flesh. put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. 9 What, therefore, God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 9 And I say unto you, 10 And in the house his Whosoever shall put away his disciples asked him again of wife, except _it be_ for the same _matter_. fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery; and whoso marrieth her which is put away, doth commit adultery. 11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. 10 His disciples say unto him, 12 And if a woman shall put If the case of the man be so away her husband,(223) and be with _his_ wife, it is not married to another, she good to marry. committeth adultery. 11 But he said unto them, All _men_ cannot receive this saying, save _they_ to whom it is given. 12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from _their_ mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive _it_, let him receive it.

§ 105. Jesus receives and blesses little children. _Perea_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XIX. 13-15. CH. X. 13-16. 13 Then were there brought 13 And they brought young unto him little children, that children to him, that he he should put _his_ hands on should touch them; and _his_ them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked those that disciples rebuked them. brought _them_. 14 But Jesus said, Suffer 14 But when Jesus saw _it_, he little children, and forbid was much displeased, and said them not, to come unto me: for unto them, Suffer the little of such is the kingdom of children to come unto me, and heaven. forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 15 And he laid _his_ hands on 16 And he took them up in his them, and departed thence. arms; put _his_ hands upon them, and blessed them.

Luke. CH. XVIII. 15-17. 15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when _his_ disciples saw _it_, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them _unto him_, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17 Verily, I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter therein.

§ 106. The rich young man. Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. _Perea_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XIX. 16-30. CH. XX 1-16. CH. X. 17-31. 16 And behold, one came and 17 And when he was gone forth said unto him, Good Master, into the way, there came one what good thing shall I do running, and kneeled to him, that I may have eternal life? and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why 18 And Jesus said unto him, callest thou me good? _there Why callest thou me good? is_ none good but one, _that _there is_ none good, but one, is_, God: but if thou wilt _that is_ God. enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? 19 Thou knowest the Jesus said, Thou shalt do no commandments, Do not commit murder. Thou shalt not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Do not bear false steal, Thou shalt not bear witness, Defraud not, Honour false witness, thy father and mother. 19 Honour thy father and _thy_ mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.(224) 20 The young man saith unto 20 And he answered and said him, All these things have I unto him, Master, all these kept from my youth up: what have I observed from my youth. lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If 21 Then Jesus beholding him, thou wilt be perfect, go and loved him, and said unto him, sell that thou hast, and give One thing thou lackest: go thy to the poor, and thou shalt way, sell whatsoever thou have treasure in heaven: and hast, and give to the poor, come _and_ follow me. and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22 But when the young man 22 And he was sad at that heard that saying, he went saying, and went away grieved: away sorrowful: for he had for he had great possessions. great possessions. 23 Then said Jesus unto his 23 And Jesus looked round disciples, Verily, I say unto about, and saith unto his you, That a rich man shall disciples, How hardly shall hardly enter into the kingdom they that have riches enter of heaven. into the kingdom of God! 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 24 And again I say unto you, 25 It is easier for a camel to It is easier for a camel to go go through the eye of a through the eye of a needle, needle, than for a rich man to than for a rich man to enter enter into the kingdom of God. into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard 26 And they were astonished _it_, they were exceedingly out of measure, saying among amazed, saying Who then can be themselves, Who then can be saved? saved? 26 But Jesus beheld _them_, 27 And Jesus, looking upon and said unto them, With men them, With men _it is_ this is impossible, but with impossible, but not with God: God all things are possible. for with God all things are possible. 27 Then answered Peter, and 28 Then Peter began to say said unto him, Behold, we have unto him, Lo, we have left forsaken all, and followed all, and have followed thee. thee; what shall we have therefore? 28 And Jesus said unto them, 29 And Jesus answered and Verily, I say unto you, That said, Verily I say unto you, ye which have followed me in There is no man that hath left the regeneration, when the Son house, or brethren, or of man shall sit in the throne sisters, or father, or mother, of his glory, ye also shall or wife, or children, or sit upon twelve thrones, lands, for my sake, and the judging the twelve tribes of gospel’s, Israel. 29 And every one that hath 30 But he shall receive a forsaken houses, or brethren, hundred-fold now in this time, or sisters, or father, or houses, and brethren, and mother, or wife, or children, sisters, and mothers, and or lands, for my name’s sake, children, and lands, with shall receive a hundred-fold, persecutions; and in the world and shall inherit everlasting to come, eternal life. life. 30 But many _that are_ first 31 But many _that are_ first shall be last, and the last shall be last; and the last _shall be_ first. first. CH. XX. For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man _that is_ a householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the market-place, 4 And said unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? 7 They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, _that_ shall ye receive. 8 So when evening was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them _their_ hire, beginning from the last unto the first. 9 And when they came that _were hired_ about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. 10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. 11 And when they had received _it_, they murmured against the good man of the house, 12 Saying, These last have wrought _but_ one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? 14 Take _that_ thine _is_, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? is thine eye evil because I am good? 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Luke. CH. XVIII. 18-30. 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none _is_ good, save one, _that is_ God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now, when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God! 26 And they that heard _it_, said, Who then can be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men, are possible with God. 28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. 29 And he said unto them, Verily, I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

§ 107. Jesus a third time foretels his Death and Resurrection. (See § 74, § 77.) _Perea_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XX. 17-19. CH. X. 32-34. 17 And Jesus, going up to 32 And they were in the way, Jerusalem, took the twelve going up to Jerusalem; and disciples apart in the way, Jesus went before them: and and said unto them, they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him. 18 Behold, we go up to 33 _Saying_, Behold, we go up Jerusalem; and the Son of man to Jerusalem; and the Son of shall be betrayed unto the man shall be delivered unto chief priests, and unto the the chief priests, and unto scribes, and they shall the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles; 19 And shall deliver him to 34 And they shall mock him, the Gentiles to mock, and to and shall scourge him, and scourge, and to crucify _him_: shall spit upon him, and shall and the third day he shall kill him: and the third day he rise again. shall rise again.

Luke. CH. XVIII. 31-34. 31 Then he took _unto him_ the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on; 33 And they shall scourge _him_, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. 34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

§ 108. James and John prefer their ambitious request. _Perea_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XX. 20-28. CH. X. 35-45. 20 Then came to him the mother 35 And James and John, the of Zebedee’s children, with sons of Zebedee, come unto her sons, worshipping _him_, him, saying, Master, we would and desiring a certain thing that thou shouldest do for us of him. whatsoever we shall desire. 21 And he said unto her, What 36 And he said unto them, What wilt thou? She saith(225) unto would ye that I should do for him, Grant that these my two you? sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. 37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. 22 But Jesus answered and 38 But Jesus said unto them, said, Ye know not what ye ask. Ye know not what ye ask: can Are ye able to drink of the ye drink of the cup that I cup that I shall drink of, and drink of? and be baptized with to be baptized with the the baptism that I am baptized baptism that I am baptized with? with? They say unto him, We are able. 23 And he saith unto them, Ye 39 And they said unto him, We shall drink indeed of my cup, can. And Jesus said unto them, and be baptized with the Ye shall indeed drink of the baptism that I am baptized cup that I drink of; and with with; but, to sit on my right the baptism that I am baptized hand, and on my left, is not withal shall ye be baptized: mine to give, but _it shall be given to them_ for whom it is prepared of my Father. 40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand, is not mine to give; but _it shall be given to them_ for whom it is prepared. 24 And when the ten heard 41 And when the ten heard _it_, they were moved with _it_, they began to be much indignation against the two displeased with James and brethren. John. 25 But Jesus called them _unto 42 But Jesus called them _to him_, and said, Ye know that him_, and saith unto them, Ye the princes of the Gentiles know that they which are exercise dominion over them, accounted to rule over the and they that are great Gentiles, exercise lordship exercise authority upon them. over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so 43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be be great among you, shall be your minister; your minister: 27 And whosoever will be chief 44 And whosoever of you will among you, let him be your be the chiefest, shall be servant: servant of all. 28 Even as the Son of man came 45 For even the Son of man not to be ministered unto, but came not to be ministered to minister, and to give his unto, but to minister, and to life a ransom for many. give his life a ransom for many.

§ 109. The healing of two blind men near Jericho.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XX. 29-34. CH. X. 46-52. 29 And as they departed from 46 And they came to Jericho: Jericho, a great multitude and as he went out of Jericho followed him. with his disciples, and a great number of people, blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, sat by the highway side, begging. 30 And behold, two blind men 47 And when he heard that it sitting by the wayside, when was Jesus of Nasareth, he they heard that Jesus passed began to cry out and say, by, cried out, saying, Have Jesus, _thou_ son of David, mercy on us, O Lord, _thou_ have mercy on me. son of David. 31 And the multitude rebuked 48 And many charged him that them, because they should hold he should hold his peace: but their peace: but they cried he cried the more a great the more, saying, Have mercy deal, _Thou_ son of David, on us, O Lord, _thou_ son of have mercy on me. David. 32 And Jesus stood still, and 49 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What commanded him to be called: will ye that I shall do unto and they call the blind man, you? saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 33 They say unto him, Lord, 51 And Jesus answered and said that our eyes may be opened. unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 34 So Jesus had compassion _on 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go them_, and touched their eyes: thy way; thy faith hath made and immediately their eyes thee whole. And immediately he received sight, and they received his sight, and followed him. followed Jesus in the way.

Luke. CH. XVIII. 35-43. CH. XIX. 1. 35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh(226) unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside begging; 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, _thou_ son of David, have mercy on me. 39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, _Thou_ son of David, have mercy on me. 40 And Jesus stood and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw _it_, gave praise unto God. CH. XIX. And _Jesus_ entered and passed through Jericho.

§ 110. The visit to Zaccheus. Parable of the ten Minæ. _Jericho_.

Luke. CH. XIX. 2-28. 2 And behold _there was_ a man named Zaccheus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore-tree to see him; for he was to pass that _way_. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zaccheus, make haste, and come down: for to-day I must abide at thy house. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw _it_, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8 And Zaccheus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man, by false accusation, I restore _him_ four-fold. 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.(227) 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this _man_ to reign over us. 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. 17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. 18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. 19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. 20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold _here is_ thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. 22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, _thou_ wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? 24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give _it_ to him that hath ten pounds. 25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) 26 For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath, shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. 27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay _them_ before me. 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.

§ 111. Jesus arrives at Bethany six days before the Passover. _Bethany_.

John. CH. XI. 55-57. CH. XII. 1, 9-11. 55 And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. 56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? 57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew _it_, that they might take him. CH. XII. THEN Jesus, six days before the passover, came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; 11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.