Chapter XXI: Part VII: Our Lord’s Public Entry Into Jerusalem, And The Subsequent (1)

Transactions Before The Fourth Passover.

TIME. _Five days._

§ 112. Our Lord’s public entry into Jerusalem. (First Day Of The Week.) _Bethany. Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXI. 1-11, 14-17. CH. XI. 1-11. And when they drew nigh unto And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, and were come to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage, and Bethphage, unto the mount of Bethany, at the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two Olives, he sendeth forth two disciples, of his disciples, 2 Saying unto them, Go into 2 And saith unto them, Go your the village over against you, way into the village over and straightway ye shall find against you: and as soon as ye an _ass_ tied, and a colt with be entered into it, ye shall her: loose _them_, and bring find a colt tied, whereon _them_ unto me. never man sat; loose him, and bring _him_. 3 And if any _man_ say aught 3 And if any man say unto you, unto you, ye shall say, The Why do ye this? say ye that Lord hath need of them; and the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send them. straightway he will send him hither. 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,(228) 5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. 6 And the disciples went, and 4 And they went their way and did as Jesus commanded them, found the colt tied by the door without, in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. 5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt? 6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go. 7 And brought the ass and the 7 And they brought the colt to colt, and put on them their Jesus, and cast their garments clothes,(229) and they set on him; and he sat upon him. _him_ thereon. 8 And a very great multitude 8 And many spread their spread their garments in the garments in the way: and way: others cut down branches others cut down branches off from the trees, and strewed the trees, and strewed _them_ _them_ in the way. in the way. 9 And the multitudes that went 9 And they that went before, before, and that followed, and they that followed, cried, cried, saying, Hosanna to the saying, Hosanna: Blessed _is_ Son of David: Blessed _is_ he he that cometh in the name of that cometh in the name of the the Lord. Lord: Hosanna in the highest. 10 Blessed _be_ the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. 10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? 11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. 14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeased, 16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea: have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?(230) 17 And he left them, and went 11 And Jesus entered into out of the city into Bethany, Jerusalem, and into the and he lodged there. temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the even-tide was come, he went out unto Bethany, with the twelve.

Luke. John. CH. XIX. 29-44. CH. XII. 12-19. 29 And it came to pass, when 12 On the next day, much he was come nigh to Bethphage people that were come to the and Bethany, at the mount feast, when they heard that called _the mount_ of Olives, Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against _you_; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring _him hither_. 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose _him_? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. 32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. 33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? 34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. 35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt and they set Jesus thereon. 36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. 37 And when he was come nigh, 13 Took branches of even now at the descent of the palm-trees, and went forth to mount of Olives, the whole meet him, and cried, Hosanna; multitude of the disciples Blessed _is_ the King of began to rejoice and praise Israel that cometh in the name God with a loud voice for all of the Lord.(231) the mighty works that they had seen; 38 Saying, Blessed _be_ the 14 And Jesus, when he had King that cometh in the name found a young ass, sat of the Lord: Peace in heaven, thereon; as it is written, and glory in the highest. 15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt. 16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and _that_ they had done these things unto him. 17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. 18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. 39 And some of the Pharisees 19 The Pharisees therefore from among the multitude said said among themselves, unto him, Master, rebuke thy Perceive ye how ye prevail disciples. nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. 40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you, that if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. 41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it. 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things _which belong_ unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. 43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, 44 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee: and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another: because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.

§ 113. The barren Fig-tree. The cleansing of the Temple. (Second Day Of The Week.) _Bethany. Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXI. 12, 13, 18, 19. CH. XI. 12-19. 18 Now in the morning, as he 12 And on the morrow, when returned into the city, he they were come from Bethany, hungered. he was hungry. 19 And when he saw a fig-tree 13 And seeing a fig-tree afar in the way, he came to it, and off, having leaves, he came, found nothing thereon, but if haply he might find any leaves only, and said unto it, thing thereon: and when he Let no fruit grow on thee came to it, he found nothing henceforward for ever. And but leaves: for the time of presently the fig-tree figs was not _yet_. withered away. 14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard _it_. 12 And Jesus went into the 15 And they come to Jerusalem: temple of God, and cast out and Jesus went into the all them that sold and bought temple, and began to cast out in the temple, and overthrew them that sold and bought in the tables of the the temple, and overthrew the money-changers, and the seats tables of the money-changers, of them that sold doves, and the seats of them that sold doves: 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry _any_ vessel through the temple. 13 And said unto them, It is 17 And he taught, saying unto written,(232) My house shall them, Is it not written, My be called the house of prayer, house shall be called, of all but ye have made it a den of nations, the house of prayer? thieves. but ye have made it a den of thieves. 18 And the scribes and chief priests heard _it_, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. 19 And when even was come, he went out of the city.

Luke. CH. XIX. 45-48. CH. XXI. 37, 38. 45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought, 46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer, but ye have made it a den of thieves. 47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests, and the scribes, and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, 48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. CH. XXI. 37 And in the day-time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called _the mount_ of Olives. 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

§ 114. The barren Fig-tree withers away. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Between Bethany and Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark.
CH. XXI. 20-22. CH. XI. 20-26.
20 And in the morning, as they
passed by, they saw the
fig-tree dried up from the
roots.
20 And when the disciples(233) 21 And Peter calling to
saw _it_, they marvelled, remembrance, saith unto him,
saying, How soon is the Master, behold, the fig-tree
fig-tree withered away! which thou cursed is withered
away.
21 Jesus answered and said 22 And Jesus answering, saith
unto them, Verily, I say unto unto them, Have faith in God.
you, If ye have faith, and
doubt not, ye shall not only
do this _which is done_ to the
fig-tree, but also, if ye
shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou
cast into the sea; it shall be
done.
23 For verily I say unto you,
That whosoever shall say unto
this mountain, Be thou
removed, and be thou cast into
the sea; and shall not doubt
in his heart, but shall
believe that those things
which he saith shall come to
pass; he shall have whatsoever
he saith.
22 And all things whatsoever 24 Therefore I say unto you,
ye shall ask in prayer, What things soever ye desire
believing, ye shall receive. when ye pray, believe that ye
receive _them_, and ye shall
have _them_.
25 And when ye stand praying,
forgive, if ye have aught
against any: that your Father
also which is in heaven may
forgive you your trespasses.
26 But if ye do not forgive,
neither will your Father which
is in heaven forgive your
trespasses.

§ 115. Christ’s authority questioned. Parable of the two Sons. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXI. 23-32. CH. XI. 27-33. 23 And when he was come into 27 And they come again to the temple, the chief priests Jerusalem: and as he was and the elders of the people walking in the temple, there came unto him as he was come to him the chief priests, teaching, and said, By what and the scribes, and the authority doest thou these elders, things? and who gave thee this authority? 28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? 24 And Jesus answered and said 29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you unto them, I will also ask of one thing, which if ye tell you one question, and answer me, I in like wise will tell me, and I will tell you by you by what authority I do what authority I do these these things. things. 25 The baptism of John, whence 30 The baptism of John, was was it? from heaven, or of _it_ from heaven, or of men? men? And they reasoned with answer me. themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? 31 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? 26 But if we shall say, Of 32 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people: for men; they feared the people: all hold John as a prophet. for all _men_ counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. 27 And they answered Jesus, 33 And they answered and said and said, We cannot tell. And unto Jesus, We cannot tell. he said unto them, Neither And Jesus answering saith unto tell I you by what authority I them, Neither do I tell you by do these things. what authority I do these things. 28 But what think ye? A _certain_ man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to-day in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I will not; but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I _go_, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of _his_ father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen _it_, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

Luke. CH. XX. 1-8. And it came to pass, _that_ on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon _him_, with the elders, 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, By what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? 6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. 7 And they answered, That they could not tell whence _it was_. 8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

§ 116. Parable of the wicked husbandmen. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXI. 33-46. CH. XII. 33 Hear another parable; There And he began to speak unto was a certain householder, them by parables. A _certain_ which planted a vineyard, and man planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and set an hedge about _it_, and digged a wine-press in it, and digged a _place for_ the built a tower, and let it out wine-fat, and built a tower, to husbandmen, and went into a and let it out to husbandmen, far country: and went into a far country. 34 And when the time of the 2 And at the season he sent to fruit drew near, he sent his the husbandmen a servant,(235) servants(234) to the that he might receive from the husbandmen, that they might husbandmen of the fruit of the receive the fruits of it. vineyard. 35 And the husbandmen took his 3 And they caught _him_, and servants, and beat one, and beat him, and sent _him_ away killed another, and stoned empty. another. 36 Again he sent other 4 And again he sent unto them servants more than the first: another servant: and at him and they did unto them they cast stones, and wounded likewise. _him_ in the head, and sent _him_ away shamefully handled. 5 And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some. 37 But last of all, he sent 6 Having yet therefore one unto them his son, saying, son, his well-beloved, he sent They will reverence my son. him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son. 38 But when the husbandmen saw 7 But those husbandmen said the son, they said among among themselves, This is the themselves, This is the heir; heir; come, let us kill him, come, let us kill him, and let and the inheritance shall be us seize on his inheritance. ours. 39 And they caught him, and 8 And they took him, and cast _him_ out of the killed _him_, and cast _him_ vineyard, and slew _him_. out of the vineyard. 40 When the lord therefore of 9 What shall therefore the the vineyard cometh, what will lord of the vineyard do? He he do unto those husbandmen? will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. 41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out _his_ vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. 42 Jesus saith unto them, Did 10 And have ye not read this ye never read in the scripture; The stone which the scriptures, The stone which builders rejected is become the builders rejected, the the head of the corner: same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?(236) 43 Therefore say I unto you, 11 This was the Lord’s doing, The kingdom of God shall be and it is marvellous in our taken from you, and given to a eyes? nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone, shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.(237) 45 And when the chief priests 12 And they sought to lay hold and Pharisees had heard his on him, but feared the people; parables, they perceived that for they knew that he had he spake of them. spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way. 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

Luke. CH. XX. 9-19. 9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable: A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far Country for a long time. 10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent _him_ away empty. 11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated _him_ shamefully, and sent him away empty. 12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast _him_ out. 13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence _him_ when they see him. 14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. 15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed _him_. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? 16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. 17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? 18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone, shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 19 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

§ 117. Parable of the marriage of the King’s Son. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. CH. XXII. 1-14. And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and _my_ fatlings _are_ killed, and all things _are_ ready: come unto the marriage. 5 But they made light of _it_, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise. 6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated _them_ spitefully, and slew _them_. 7 But when the king heard _thereof_, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. 8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. 9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. 11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding-garment: 12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having a wedding-garment? And he was speechless. 13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast _him_ into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.(238) 14 For many are called, but few _are_ chosen.

§ 118. Insidious question of the Pharisees. Tribute to Cesar. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXII. 15-22. CH. XII. 13-17. 15 Then went the Pharisees, 13 And they send unto him and took counsel how they certain of the Pharisees, and might entangle him in _his_ of the Herodians, to catch him talk. in _his_ words. 16 And they sent out unto him 14 And when they were come, their disciples, with the they say unto him, Master, we Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou teachest the way of God in regardest not the person of truth, neither carest thou for men, but teachest the way of any _man_: for thou regardest God in truth: Is it lawful to not the person of men. give tribute to Cesar, or not? 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not? 18 But Jesus perceived their 15 Shall we give, or shall we wickedness, and said, Why not give? But he, knowing tempt ye me, _ye_ hypocrites? their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see _it_. 19 Shew me the tribute-money. 16 And they brought _it_. And And they brought unto him a he saith unto them, Whose _is_ penny. this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Cesar’s. 20 And he saith unto them, Whose _is_ this image, and superscription? 21 They say unto him, Cesar’s. 17 And Jesus answering, said Then saith he unto them, unto them, Render to Cesar the Render therefore unto Cesar, things that are Cesar’s, and the things which are Cesar’s; to God the things that are and unto God, the things that God’s. And they marvelled at are God’s. him. 22 When they had heard _these words_, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

Luke. CH. XX. 20-26. 20 And they watched _him_, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of _any_, but teachest the way of God truly: 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cesar, or no? 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? 24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cesar’s. 25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which be Cesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s. 26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

§ 119. Insidious question of the Sadducees. The Resurrection. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXII. 23-33. CH. XII. 18-27. 23 The same day came to him 18 Then come unto him the the Sadducees, which say that Sadducees, which say there is there is no resurrection, and no resurrection; and they asked him, asked him, saying, 24 Saying, Master, Moses said, 19 Master, Moses wrote unto If a man die, having no us, If a man’s brother die, children, his brother shall and leave _his_ wife _behind marry his wife, and raise up him_, and leave no children, seed unto his brother.(239) that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 25 Now, there were with us 20 Now, there were seven seven brethren: and the first, brethren: and the first took a when he had married a wife, wife, and dying left no seed. deceased: and having no issue, left his wife unto his brother. 26 Likewise the second also, 21 And the second took her, and the third, unto the and died, neither left he any seventh. seed: and the third likewise. 27 And last of all the woman 22 And the seven had her, and died also. left no seed: last of all the woman died also. 28 Therefore, in the 23 In the resurrection resurrection, whose wife shall therefore, when they shall she be of the seven? for they rise, whose wife shall she be all had her. of them? for the seven had her to wife. 29 Jesus answered and said 24 And Jesus answering, said unto them, Ye do err, not unto them, Do ye not therefore knowing the scriptures, nor err, because ye know not the the power of God. scriptures, neither the power of God? 30 For in the resurrection 25 For when they shall rise they neither marry, nor are from the dead, they neither given in marriage, but are as marry, nor are given in the angels of God in heaven. marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven. 31 But, as touching the 26 And as touching the dead, resurrection of the dead, have that they rise; have ye not ye not read that which was read in the book of Moses, how spoken unto you by God, in the bush God spake unto saying, him, saying, I _am_ the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? 32 I am the God of Abraham, 27 He is not the God of the and the God of Isaac, and the dead, but the God of the God of Jacob?(240) God is not living: ye therefore do the God of the dead, but of greatly err. the living. 33 And when the multitude heard _this_, they were astonished at his doctrine.

Luke. CH. XX. 27-40. 27 Then came to _him_ certain of the Sadducees (which deny that there is any resurrection) and they asked him, 28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. 30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. 31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. 32 Last of all the woman died also. 33 Therefore in the resurrection, whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife. 34 And Jesus answering, said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: 35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: 36 Neither can they die any more:(241) for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. 37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. 38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. 39 Then certain of the scribes answering, said, Master, thou hast well said. 40 And after that, they durst not ask him any _question at all_.

§ 120. A lawyer questions Jesus. The two great Commandments. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark.
CH. XXII. 34-40. CH. XII. 28-34.
34 But when the Pharisees had 28 And one of the scribes
heard that he had put the came, and having heard them
Sadducees to silence, they reasoning together, and
were gathered together. perceiving that he had
answered them well, asked him,
Which is the first commandment
of all?
35 Then one of them _which
was_ a lawyer, asked _him a
question_, tempting him, and
saying,
36 Master, which _is_ the
great commandment in the law?
29 And Jesus answered him, The
first of all the commandments
_is_, Hear, O Israel; The Lord
our God is one Lord:
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou 30 And thou shalt love the
shalt love the Lord thy God Lord thy God with all thy
with all thy heart, and with heart, and with all thy soul,
all thy soul, and with all thy and with all thy mind, and
mind.(242) with all thy strength: this
_is_ the first commandment.
38 This is the first and great 31 And the second _is_ like,
commandment. _namely_ this, Thou shalt love
thy neighbour as thyself:
there is none other
commandment greater than
these.
39 And the second _is_ like 32 And the scribe said unto
unto it, Thou shalt love thy him, Well Master, thou hast
neighbour as thyself.(243) said the truth: for there is
one God; and there is none
other but he:
33 And to love him with all
the heart, and with all the
understanding, and with all
the soul, and with all the
strength, and to love _his_
neighbour as himself, is more
than all whole burnt-offerings
and sacrifices.
34 And when Jesus saw that he
answered discreetly, he said
unto him, Thou art not far
from the kingdom of God. And
no man after that durst ask
him _any question_.

§ 121. How is Christ the Son of David? (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXII. 41-46. CH. XII. 35-37. 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, _The son_ of David. 43 He saith unto them, How 35 And Jesus answered and then doth David in spirit call said, while he taught in the him Lord, saying, temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the son of David? 44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Holy Ghost, The LORD said unto Sit thou on my right hand, my Lord, Sit thou on my right till I make thine enemies thy hand, till I make thine footstool?(244) enemies thy footstool. 45 If David then call him 37 David therefore himself Lord, how is he his son? calleth him Lord, and whence is he _then_ his son? And the common people heard him gladly. 46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any _man_, from that day forth, ask him any more _questions_.

Luke. CH. XX. 41-44. 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how _is_ he then his son?

§ 122. Warnings against the evil example of the Scribes and Pharisees. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXIII. 1-12. CH. XII. 38, 39. Then spake Jesus to the 38 And he said unto them in multitude, and to his his doctrine, Beware of the disciples, scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and _love_ salutations in the market-places, 2 Saying, The scribes and the 39 And the chief seats in the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, _that_ observe and do: but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens, and grievous to be borne, and lay _them_ on men’s shoulders; but they _themselves_ will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, 6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, 7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. 8 But be ye not called Rabbi: for one is your Master, _even_ Christ; and all ye are brethren. 9 And call no _man_ your father upon the earth: for one is your Father which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, _even_ Christ. 11 But he that is greatest among you, shall be your servant. 12 And whosoever shall exalt himself, shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself, shall be exalted.

Luke. CH. XX. 45, 46. 45 Then in the audience of all the people, he said unto his disciples, 46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

§ 123. Woes against the Scribes and Pharisees. Lamentation over Jerusalem. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXIII. 13-39. CH. XII. 40. 13 But wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in _yourselves_, neither suffer ye them that are entering, to go in. 14 Wo unto you, scribes and 40 Which devour widows’ houses Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye and for a pretence make long devour widows’ houses, and for prayers these shall receive a pretence make long prayer: greater damnation therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 15 Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he is made, ye make him two-fold more the child of hell than yourselves. 16 Wo unto you, _ye_ blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor. 17 _Ye_ fools, and blind! for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? 18 And whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. 19 _Ye_ fools, and blind! for whether _is_ greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? 20 Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. 21 And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein. 22 And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. 23 Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint, and anise, and cummin, and have omitted the weightier _matters_ of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24 _Ye_ blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. 25 Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. 26 _Thou_ blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which _is_ within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. 27 Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead _men’s_ bones, and of all uncleanness. 28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. 29 Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, 30 And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. 31 Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets. 32 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. 33 _Ye_ serpents, _ye_ generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? 34 Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; and _some_ of them ye shall kill and crucify, and _some_ of them shall ye scourge in your synagogue, and persecute _them_ from city to city: 35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel, unto the blood of Zacharias, son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.(245) 36 Verily, I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation. 37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, _thou_ that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under _her_ wings, and ye would not! 38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.(246) 39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed _is_ he that cometh in the name of the Lord.(247)

Luke. CH. XX. 47. Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

§ 124. The Widow’s Mite. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Mark. Luke. CH. XII. 41-44. CH. XXI. 1-4. 41 And Jesus sat over against And he looked up and saw the the treasury, and beheld how rich men casting their gifts the people cast money into the into the treasury. treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain 2 And he saw also a certain poor widow, and she threw in poor widow, casting in thither two mites, which make a two mites. farthing. 43 And he called _unto him_ 3 And he said, Of a truth I his disciples, and saith unto say unto you, That this poor them, Verily, I say unto you, widow hath cast in more than That this poor widow hath cast they all. more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury. 44 For all _they_ did cast in 4 For all these have of their of their abundance: but she of abundance cast in unto the her want did cast in all that offerings of God: but she of she had, _even_ all her her penury hath cast in all living. the living that she had.

§ 125. Certain Greeks desire to see Jesus. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

John. CH. XII. 20-36. 20 And there were certain Greeks among them, that came up to worship at the _feast_. 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again, Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me, and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will _my_ Father honour. 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, _saying_, I have both glorified _it_, and will glorify _it_ again. 29 The people therefore that stood by, and heard _it_, said that it thundered. Others said, An angel spake to him. 30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all _men_ unto me. 33 (This he said, signifying what death he should die.) 34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever:(248) and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man? 35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. 36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

§ 126. Reflections upon the unbelief of the Jews. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

John. CH. XII. 37-50. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him. 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?(249) 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with _their_ eyes, nor understand with _their_ heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.(250) 41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.(251) 42 Nevertheless, among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess _him_, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. 44 Jesus cried, and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. 45 And he that seeth me, seeth him that sent me. 46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. 47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

§ 127. Jesus, on taking leave of the Temple, foretells its destruction, etc. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem. Mount of Olives_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXIV. 1-14. CH. XIII. 1-13. And Jesus went out, and And as he went out of the departed from the temple: and temple, one of his disciples his disciples came to _him_ saith unto him, Master, see for to shew him the buildings what manner of _stones_, and of the temple. what buildings _are here_! 2 And Jesus said unto them, 2 And Jesus answering, said See ye not all these things? unto him, Seest thou these verily, I say unto you, There great buildings? there shall shall not be left here one not be left one stone upon stone upon another, that shall another, that shall not be not be thrown down. thrown down. 3 And as he sat upon the mount 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came of Olives, over against the unto him privately, saying, temple, Peter, and James, and Tell us, when shall these John, and Andrew, asked him things be? and what _shall_ be privately, the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world. 4 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what _shall_ be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? 4 And Jesus answered and said 5 And Jesus answering them, unto them, Take heed that no began to say. Take heed lest man deceive you. any _man_ deceive you: 5 For many shall come in my 6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and name, saying, I am _Christ_; shall deceive many. and shall deceive many. 6 And ye shall hear of wars, 7 And when ye shall hear of and rumours of wars: see that wars, and rumours of wars, be ye be not troubled: for all ye not troubled: for _such _these things_ must come to things_ must needs be; but the pass, but the end is not yet. end _shall_ not be yet. 7 For nation shall rise 8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and shall be earthquakes in pestilence, and earthquakes in _divers_ places, and there divers places. shall be famines, and troubles: _these are_ the beginnings of sorrows. 8 All these _are_ the beginning of sorrows. 9 Then shall they deliver you 9 But take heed to yourselves: up to be afflicted, and shall for they shall deliver you up kill you: and ye shall be to councils; and in the hated of all nations for my synagogues ye shall be beaten: name’s sake. and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. 10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations. 11 But when they shall lead _you_, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. 10 And then shall many be 12 Now, the brother shall offended, and shall betray one betray the brother to death, another, and shall hate one and the father the son: and another. children shall rise up against _their_ parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure 13 And ye shall be hated of unto the end, the same shall all _men_ for my name’s sake: be saved. but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world, for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Luke. CH. XXI. 5-19. 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said, 6 _As for_ these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign _will there be_ when these things shall come to pass? 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am _Christ_; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. 9 But when ye shall hear of wars, and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end _is_ not by and by. 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences: and fearful sights, and great signs shall there be from heaven. 12 But before all these they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute _you_, delivering _you_ up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. 14 Settle _it_ therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer. 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. 16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and _some_ of you shall they cause to be put to death.(252) 17 And ye shall be hated of all _men_ for my name’s sake. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. 19 In your patience possess ye your souls.

§ 128. The signs of Christ’s coming to destroy Jerusalem, etc. (Third Day Of The Week.) _Mount of Olives_.