¶ The GOSPEL according to ST. MATTHEW. CHAP. I. The Genealogy of Christ. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas 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 Jrias; 7 And Solomon begat Roboam; nd Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; 8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and osaphat begat Joram; and Joram egat Ozias; 9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and oatham begat Achaz; and Achaz egat Ezekias; 10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; nd Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; 11 And Josias begat Jechoias and his brethren, about the me they were carried away to Babylon: 18 T Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife; for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 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 of 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 unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she 12 And after they were brought had brought forth her first-born Babylon, Jechonias begat Sala-son: hiel; and Salathiel begat Zoroba-JESUS. el; 13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; nd Abiud begat Eliakim; and 14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim egat Eliud; Eliakim begat Azor; 15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Cleazar begat Matthan; and Mathan begat Jacob; 16 And Jacob begat Joseph the usband of Mary, of whom was orn Jesus, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen enerations; and from David until he carrying away into Babylon re fourteen generations; and from he carrying away into Babylon nto Christ are fourteen genera The Wise Men worship Christ. Now when Jesus was born in 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet, of Me Herod's cruelty. 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the 19 But, when Herod was dead, land of Juda, art not the least behold, an angel of the Lord apamong the princes of Juda: for out peareth in a dream to Joseph in of thee shall come a Governor, Egypt, that shall rule my people Israel. 7 Then Herod, when he had privily 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 worship him also. 9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 1 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And, being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. 13 And when they were 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 of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weep ing for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are 20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel; for they are dead which 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 did reign in Judea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of 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. CHAP. III. The Preaching of John Baptist. 2 And saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare 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 meat was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan, 6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. 71 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: 9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 10 And now also the axe is laid unto 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 unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize CHAP. V. He beginneth to preach hrist is baptized. ou with the Holy Ghost, and with | Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. re: 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and 11 Then the devil leaveth him, will thoroughly purge his floor, and behold, angels came and miad gather his wheat into the garnistered unto him. er; but he will burn up the chaff ith unquenchable fire. 13 Then cometh Jesus from Falilee to Jordan unto John, to be aptized of him. 14 But John forbade him, saying, have need to be baptized of thee, nd comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said nto him, Suffer it to be so now or thus it becometh us to fulfil all ghteousness. Then he suffered CHAP. IV. hrist's Fasting and Temptation. HEN was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be mpted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty ays and forty nights, he was aferwards a hungered. 3 And when the tempter came him, he said, If thou be the Son f God, command that these stones e made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It written, Man ' ot live by read alone, but every word at proceedeth out of the mouth God. 5 Then the devil taketh him up to the holy city, and setteth him na pinnacle of the temple, 12 Now, when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea-coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim; 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles: 16 The people which sat in darkness, saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death, light is sprung up. 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 18 1 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 unto them. Fol low me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. 21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets: and he called them. 22 And they immediately left the ship, and their father, and followed him. ner of disease among the people.. 23 T And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their syna6 And saith unto him, If thou gogues, and preaching the gospel the Son of God, cast thyself of the kingdom, and healing all own, for it is written, He shall manner of sickness, and all manve his angels charge concerning ee: and in their hands they shall ar thee up, lest at any time thou ash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is writnagain, Thou shalt not tempt e Lord thy God.. Again, the devil taketh him up o an exceeding high mountain, d sheweth him all the kingdoms the world, and the glory of em, 9 And saith unto him, All these 24 And his fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which 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. et thee hence, Satan: for it is Awent up into a mountain: and ritten, Thou shalt worship the 5 MATTHEW, Christ's sermon 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 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 which do hunger and thirst after righteousnews 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 the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of hea ven. 11 Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 13 1 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of 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 a bushel, but on a candlestick and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 17 1 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily,, I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do, and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall ed the righteousness of the es and Pharisees, ye shall in G on the mount. no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kili, shall be in danger of the judg ment: 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause, shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; but whosoever shall say. Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell-fire. 23 Therefore, if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest 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 thine 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 unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence. till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. 27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. 29 And if thy right eye offend thee, 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 hell. 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, 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 hell. 31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce ment: 32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife. saving for the cause of fornication. causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced, committeth adultery. 33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thy self, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: |