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for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more, Jer. xxxi. 33, 34. And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee, Luke v. 20. Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also ? And he said to the woman, Thy faith bath saved thee; go in peace, vii. 47-50. it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him, all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses, Acts xiii. 38, 39. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin, Rom. iv. 6-8. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement, v. 11. And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you, Eph. iv.32. Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins, Col. i. 12-14. Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye, iii. 13.

VER. 3.

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a See parallels on clause 2, ver. 4. chap. ii.

b But there were certain of the Scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? Mark ii. 6, 7. And the Scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? Luke

v. 21.

VER. 4.

Καὶ ἰδὼν ὁ Ἰησοὺς τὰς ἐνθυμήσεις αὐτῶν, εἶπεν· Ινατί ὑμεῖς ἐνθυμεῖσθε πονηρὰ ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν;

And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

a And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand, Matt.xii.25.And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread xvi. 7, 8. For thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men, 2 Chron. vi. 30. Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart, Ps. xliv. 21. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine up-rising, thou understandest my thought afar off, cxxxix. 2. And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? Mark ii. 8. And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread. And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? viii. 16, 17. Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypo

Καὶ ἰδοὺ, τινὲς τῶν Γραμματέων εἶπον crisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye ἐν ἑαυτοῖς· Οὗτος βλασφημεί.

And, behold, certain of the Scribes said within themselves, b This man blasphemeth.

me? bring me a penny, that I may see it, xii. 15. But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose

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MATT. IX. 4, 5.

and stood forth, Luke vi. 8. Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner, vii. 39. Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, ix. 46, 47. But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth, xi. 17. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man, John ii. 24, 25. When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him, vi. 61. 64. Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? xvi. 19. Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God, 30.

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee, xxi. 17. For the word of God is quick, and power. ful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do, Heb. iv. 12, 13. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and

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bThus saith the Lord GOD, It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought, Ez. xxxviii. 10. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? While it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out, Acts v. 3, 4. 9. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee, viii. 20-22.

VER. 5.

Τί γὰρ ἐστὶν εὐκοπώτερον, εἰπεῖν· ̓Αφέανταὶ σοι αἱ ἁμαρτίαι· ἡ εἰπεῖν· Εγειραι καὶ περιπάτει ;

b

For a whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, ↳ Arise, and walk?

a Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion, Mark ii. 9—12. See also, parallels on last clause of ver. 2.

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the

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lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert, Isa. xxxv. 5, 6. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked : and on the same day was the sabbath, John v. 8, 9. If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole, Acts iv. 9, 10. And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole : arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately, ix. 34.

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Ιδόντες δὲ οἱ ὄχλοι ἐθαύμασαν, καὶ ἐδόξασαν τὸν Θεὸν, τὸν δόντα ἐξουσίαν τοιαύτην τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.

But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the Son of David? Matt. xii. 25. Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see and they glorified the God of Israel, xv. 31. And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they

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were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion, Mark ii. 12. And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak, vii. 57. And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear,saying. We have seen strange things to-day, Luke v. 26. 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, vii. 16.

b And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God, Luke v. 25. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, xvii. 15. Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man, xxiii. 47. So when they had farther threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done, Acts iv. 21.

VER. 9.

Καὶ παράγων ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐκεῖθεν, εἶδεν άνθρωπον καθήμενον ἐπὶ το τελώνιον, Ματθαῖον λεγόμενον· καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· Ακολούθει μοι· καὶ ἀναστας ἠκολούθησεν αὐτῷ.

And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

a 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. 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, Matt. xxi. 31, 32. as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus, sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him, Mark ii. 14. And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican,

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named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. And he left all, rose up, and followed him, Luke v. 27, 28. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich, xix. 2.

b See parallels on ver. 20. chap. iv. VER. 10.

Καὶ ἐγένετο αὐτοῦ ἀνακειμένου ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ, καὶ ἰδοὺ, απολλοὶ τελῶναι καὶ ἁμαρτ | τωλοὶ ἐλθόντες, συνανέκειντο τῷ Ἰησοῦ καὶ τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ.

And it came to pass, a as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publi

cans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

a And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him. And when the Scribes and Pharisees

saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? Mark ii. 15, 16. And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others

that sat down with them, Luke v. 29. VER. 11.

Καὶ ἰδόντες οἱ Φαρισαῖοι, εἶπον τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ. Διατί μετὰ τῶν τελωνῶν καὶ ἁμαρτωλῶν ἐσθίει ὁ διδάσκαλος ὑμῶν; And when the a Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

a'See parallels on clause 1.v.7.ch.iii. bThe Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children, Matt. xi. 19. Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day, Is. lxv. 5. But their Scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? Luke v. 30. Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and Scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them, xv. 1,2. And when they saw it, they all

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murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner, xix. 7. I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat, 1Cor. v. 9. 11.

VER. 12.

Ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ἀκούσας εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Οὐ χρείαν ἔχουσιν οἱ ἰσχύοντες ἰατροῦ, ἀλλ ̓ οἱ naxaç iXOVTES.

But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, a They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my aHave mercy upon me, O LORD; for bones are vexed, Ps. vi. 2. Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord in heart, and bindeth up their wounds, over us? xii. 4. He healeth the broken cxlvii. 3. Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise, Jer. xvii. 14. For I will restore health unto thee,and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LoRD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after, xxx. 17. Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth, xxxiii. 6. I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him, Hos. xiv. 4. When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick : I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance, Mark ii. 17. And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick, Luke v. 31. 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. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I pos

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sess. 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, xviii. 11. 13. For I was alive without the law once:

but when the commandment came, sin

revived, and I died. And the com

VER. 13.

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Πορευθέντος δὲ μάθετε τί ἐστιν· Ελεον θέλω, καὶ οὐ θυσίαν· οὐ γὰρ ἦλθον καλέσαι δικαίους, ἀλλ ̓ ἁμαρτωλοὺς εἰς μετάνοιαν.

But a go ye and learn what that meaneth, b I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

a But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hundred, and they that were with him; Or, have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless, Matt. xii. 3. 5. 7. Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? xxi. 42. But as touching the resur rection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living, xxii. 31, 32. And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham,and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? Mark xii. 26. He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? Luke x. 26. Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are

mandment, which was ordained to life,
I found to be unto death. For sin,
taking occasion by the commandment,
deceived me, and by it slew me.
Wherefore the law is holy, and the
commandment holy, and just, and
good. Was then that which is good
made death unto me? God forbid.
But sin, that it might appear sin,
working death in me by that which is
good; that sin by the commandment
might become exceeding sinful. For
we know that the law is spiritual:
but I am carnal, sold under sin. For
that which I do I allow not: for what
I would, that do I not; but what I
hate, that do I. If then I do that
which I would not, I consent unto the
law that it is good. Now then it is
no more I that do it, but sin that
dwelleth in me. For I know that in
me (that is, in my flesh), dwelleth no
good thing: for to will is present with
me; but how to perform that which is
good I find not. For the good that I
would I do not: but the evil which I
would not, that I do. Now if I do
that I would not, it is no more I that
do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. I
find then a law, that when I would do
good, evil is present with me. For I
delight in the law of God after the in-
ward man: But I see another law in
my members, warring against the law
of my mind, and bringing me into cap-gods? John x. 34.
tivity to the law of sin which is in my
members. O wretched man that I
am! who shall deliver me from the
body of this death? Rom. vii. 9--24.
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and
increased with goods, and have need
of nothing; and knowest not that thou
art wretched, and miserable, and
poor, and blind, and naked: I coun-
sel thee to buy of me gold tried in the
fire, that thou mayest be rich; and
white raiment, that thou mayest be
clothed, and that the shame of thy na-
kedness do not appear; and anoint
thine
eyes
with eye-salve, that thou
mayest see, Rev. iii. 17, 18.

bTo do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice, Prov. xxi. 3. For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burntofferings, Hos. vi. 6. Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my first-born for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what

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