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"should do to you, do ye even so to them : "for this is the law and the prophets.

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is "the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth "to destruction, and many there be which go "in thereat; because strait is the gate, and nar"row row is the way, which leadeth unto life, and "few there be that find it.

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"Beware of false prophets, which come to "you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves Ye shall know them by "their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree "bringeth forth evil fruit. A good man out of "the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth

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that which is good; and an evil man out of "the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth "that which is evil: for of the abundance of "the heart his mouth speaketh.

"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, "Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; "but he that doeth the will of my Father which "is in heaven. Many will say to me in that

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day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in "thy name? and in thy name have cast out "devils? and in thy name done many wonder"ful works? And then will I profess unto “them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye "that work iniquity.

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"Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him "unto a wise man, which built his house upon

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"a rock: and the rain descended, and the "floods came, and the winds blew, and beat

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upon that house; and it fell not: for it was "founded upon a rock. And every one that "heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth "them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, "which built his house upon the sand: and "the rain descended, and the floods came, "and the winds blew, and beat upon that "house; and it fell and great was the fall of "it." And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the Scribes. When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

37. The Servant of the Centurion is healed.

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Now when he had ended all his Place. Capernaum sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly," saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: for he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. Then Jesus went with them. And when

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he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent-friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that shouldest enter under my roof: wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee but say in a word, and my scrvant shall be healed. For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, "I say unto you, I have not found so "great faith, no, not in Israel. Many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit "down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, "in the kingdom of heaven: but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer "darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth." And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

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38. The Widow's Son is raised from the dead at Nain.

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gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not." And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say unto thee, "Arise." And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on all and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. And this rumour of him' went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about.

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39. Jesus's Answer to the Disciples sent by John the Baptist.

AND the disciples of John shewed him of all these things. And John

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calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? And in the same hour he cured many of their infir

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That he was a great prophet, invested with divine power. John, who had already borne witness to Jesus, did not send them for his own information, but their conviction,

mities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. Then Jesus answering said unto them, "Go your way, "and tell John what things ye have seen and "heard; how that the blind see, the lame "walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, "the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is "preached. And blessed is he whosoever shall "not be offended in me.'

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ye out for to see? a prophet? yea, I say "unto you, and much more than a prophet. "For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, "I send my messenger before thy face, which "shall prepare thy way before thee. Verily I

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say unto you, Among them that are born of 166 women there hath not risen a greater than "John the Baptist : notwithstanding he that is "least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than "he. And from the days of John the Baptist "until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth "violence, and the violent take it by force. "For all the prophets and the law prophesied "until John. And if ye will receive it, this is

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