The four Gospels in one. According to the authorized version

Preface

By way of Preface the author wishes simply to state the plan upon which he has prepared this work and the principles that have governed his labors.

He has no pet theories to establish, but has an ardent desire that the life and doctrines of our Saviour shall be better and more generally understood, and has faithfully endeavored ♦

To embody in this work every statement of fact in the four gospels, neither adding nor diminishing in any particular;

To employ exactly the language of the authorized version, even at the expense of elegance of expression, and without comment;

To divide the work into sections, the headings of which shall note the central thought of each , to locate as far as possible the incident, and to give the exact chapter and verses that make up the section;

To arrange the narrative in the chronological order in which it probably occurred. As upon this there is sometimes doubt, so there must be differences of opinion. That order has been adopted which, after careful investigation, proved certain, or seemed most probable.

With these few words of introduction, the author submits the book, hoping the execution of the work may in some measure deserve the commendation already bestowed upon the plan.

Index to Verses, 14

SYNOPSIS OF THE GOSPELS.

Chapter I. Announcement, Birth And Childhood Of Jesus

Sec. Subject. Page.

1. — Preface to Luke's Gospel, - - - 17

2. — Introduction to John's Gospel, - 17

3. ^Genealogies of Jesus, - - 18

4. — Birth of John the Baptist Announced, - 21

5. — Birth of Jesus Announced to Mary, - 22

6. — Mary visits Elizabeth, - 23

7. — Birth of John the Baptist, - - - 25

8. — Birth of Jesus Announced to Joseph, - 26

9. — Birth of Jesus, ----- 27

10. — An Angel appears to the Shepherds.

The Shepherds visit Jesus, 28

11. — Circumcision of Jesus, - - - 29

12. — Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, - 29

13. — Temporary Return to Nazareth, - - 30

14. — Visit of the Magi, - - - - 31

15. — Flight into Egypt, " - - - 32

16. — Massacre of the Children, - - - 32

FOUR GOSPELS IN ONE.

Sec. Subject. Page.

17. — The Return from Egypt, - 33

18. — Jesus at 12 years of age visits Jerusalem, - 33

19. — Jesus Dwells at Nazareth, - 34

Chapter II. The Announcement And Introduction Of Christ's Public Ministry

20. — The Ministry of Tohn the Baptist, - 35

21. — The Baptism of Jesus, - 37

22. — The Temptation, - - - - 3S

23. — John the Baptist's Testimony concerning Jesus, 39

24. — Jesus Gains his First Disciples, - - 41

25. — Jesus' First Miracle, - 42

26. — Jesus visits Capernaum, - - - "43

Chapter III

FROM THE FIRST PASSOVER DURING CHRIST'S PUBLIC MINISTRY UNTIL THE SECOND.

27. — The Traders Expelled from the Temple, - 45

28. — Nicodemus visits Jesus, - - - 46

29. — Jesus Retires to Judea, - 48

30. — Final Testimony of John the Baptist, - 48

31. — John the Baptist in Prison, - 49

32. — Jesus and the Samaritan Woman, - - 49

33. — Jesus Teaches Publicly in Galilee, 52

34. — Jesus Heals the Nobleman's Son at Capernaum, 53

35. — Jesus Rejected at Nazareth, - 53

36. — Jesus Resides at Capernaum, - - - 55

37. — Jesus Calls Peter, Andrew, James and John, 55

38. — A Demoniac in the Synagogue Healed, - 56

39. — Peter's Wife's Mother Healed, 57

40. — Jesus makes his First Tour through Galilee, - 57

41. — The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, - - 58

42. — The Sermon on the Mount, - .- 59

43. — A Leper Healed, - 69

44. — Jesus Returns to Capernaum and Heals a Par-

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Sec. Subject. Page.

45. — Jesus Calls Matthew, - - - 71

46. — Jesus Attends Matthew's Feast.

Eats with Publicans and Sinners.

Discourses upon Fasting, • - - 71

47. — Jesus Raises Jairus' Daughter.

Heals the Woman with an Issue of Blood, - 73

4 S.— Two Blind Men Healed, - - - 75

49. — A Dumb Spirit Cast Out, ... 75

Chapter IV

FROM THE SECOND PASSOVER 1 DURING CHRIST'S PUBLIC MINISTRY UNTIL THE THHUD.

50. — Jesus Attends the Passover,

Heals an Impotent Man on the Sabbath, - 77

51. — The Jews Persecute Jesus.

He Vindicates his "Work.

Announces Himself as the Son of God, - 7S

52. — The Disciples Pluck Ears of Grain on the Sabbath, Si

53. — Jesus Heals a Withered Hand on the Sabbath, Si

54. — Jesus Heals many at the Sea of Galilee, - 82

55. — Jesus Continues all night in Prayer.

Selects Twelve Disciples, ... 83

56. — Sermon on the Plain, - - - - S4

57. — The Centurion's Servant Healed, 87 5S. — Jesus Raises a Widow's Son, - - SS

59. — John the Baptist in Prison.

Sends two of his Disciples to Jesus, S9

60. — Jesus Denounces the Unbelieving Cities.

Invites All, promising an Easy Yoke and a

Light Burden, - - - - 91

61. — Jesus is Anointed by a Penitent Woman, - 92

62. — Jesus makes a Second Circuit in Galilee, - 93

63. — The Blind and Dumb Demoniac Healed.

He hath Beelzebub."

Of Blasphemy.

The Tree is known by his Fruit, 93

64. — The Scribes and Pharisees Seek a Sign, - 95 s

FOUR GOSPELS IN ONE.

Sec.

Subject.

Page.

—Christ's Mother and Brethren,

—Parable of the Sower, -

—Parables spoken to the Multitude,

—Jesus Explains the Tares and speaks other Parables to his Disciples, -

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-The Tempest Stilled, - - -

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—The two Demoniacs of Gadara Healed.

Herd of Swine Destroyed, -

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—Jesus Re-visits Nazareth and is again Rejected,

-The Third Circuit in Galilee,

—The Twelve Instructed and Sent Forth,

—Herod's Opinion of Jesus, - no

-The Twelve Return,

The Five Thousand Fed,

—Jesus Walks on the Water, -

—Jesus Teaches in the Synagogue at Capernaum,

Chapter V. From The Third Passover During Christ's Public

MINISTRY UNTIL THE ENSUING FEAST

OF TABERNACLES.

—Jesus Continues in Galilee, - -

-Of Unwashed Hands.

Traditions of the Elders, -

—Daughter of the Syro-Phenician Woman Healed,

-A Deaf and Dumb Man Healed,

-Four Thousand Fed,

—The Pharisees and Sadducees Again Require a

Sign, -

—Warning Against the Leaven of the Pharisees,

-Jesus Heals a Blind Man, -

-Peter Professes that Jesus is the Christ, -

—Jesus Foretells his Death and Resurection.

Teaches Self-denial, -

— Th A Transfiguration, -

—Jesus Heals the Demoniac Boy,

—Jesus again Fortells his Death and Resurection,

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Sec. Subject. Page.

91. — Miracle to provide Tribute Money, - - 134

92. — The Disciples Dispute who shall be Greatest.

Jesus Answers, ----- 134

93. — How to Deal with an Offending Brother.

Power of United Prayer.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, - - 137

94. — Jesus Rejected by a Samaritan Village, - 138

95. — Requirements of Discipleship, - - - 139

Chapter VI. From The Feast Of Tabernacles Till Christ's Arrival At Bethany

96. — Jesus Teaches in the Temple at the Feast of

Tabernacles, ----- 141

97. — The Woman Taken in Adultery, - - 144

98. — The Jews Attempt to Stone Jesus, - - 145

99. — The Seventy Sent Forth, 148

100. — The Seventy Return, - - - 149

101. — Parable of the Good Samaritan, - - 150

102. — Jesus at the House of Martha and Mary, - 151

103. — Jesus Teaches How to Pray, - - - 152

104. — Jesus Heals a Demoniac, - 153

105. — Jesus Dines with a Pharisee.

Pronounces Woes against Scribes and Pharisees, 155

106. — Jesus Discourses upon Hypocrisy and Worldliness, 157

107. — Slaughter of certain Galileans.

Parable of the Barren Fig Tree, - - 161

108. — A Man Born Blind Healed on the Sabbath, 162

109. — Jesus at the Festival of the Dedication.

He Retires to Bethabara, Beyond Jordan, - 166

no. — Jesus Heals an Infirm Woman on the Sabbath, 168

in. — Jesus is Warned Against Herod, - - - 169

112. — Jesus Hears of Lazarus' Sickness, - - 170

113. — Jesus Dines with a Chief Pharisee on the Sabbath.

Heals a Man with Dropsy.

Parable of the Great Supper, - - 171

114. — What is Required of Christ's Disciples, - 173

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FOUR GOSPELS IN ONE.

Sec. Subject. Page.

115. — Parables and Teachings, - 174

116. — Lazarus Raised from the Dead, - - 180

117. — Council of the Chief Priests and Pharisees to put

Jesus to Death.

He Departs from Jerusalem to Ephraim, •» 183

118. — Ten Lepers Cleansed, - 183

119. — The Coming of Christ's Kingdom, - - 1S4

120. — Parables — The Importunate Widow.

The Pharisee and Publican, - 185

121. — Jesus' Final Departure from Galilee.

Concerning Divorce, - 186

122. — Jesus Blesses Little Children, - - - iSS

123. — The Rich Young Ruler.

Discourse upon Riches, - 18S

124. — The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard, 190

125. — Jesus the Third time Foretells his Death and

Resurrection, ----- 191

126. — Ambitious Request of James and John, - - 192

127. — Jesus Heals Two Blind Men near Jericho, - 193

128. — Jesus Visits Zaccheus, - 194

129. — Many Seek Jesus at Jerusalem, - - 196

130. — Jesus at Bethany, ----- 196

Chapter VII

THE FIRST FIVE DAYS OF THE FOURTH AND LAST PASSOVER WEEK DURING CHRIST'S PUBLIC MINISTRY.

131. — Jesus Enters Jerusalem Publicly - 197

132. — Certain Greeks Desire to See Jesus.

He Retires to Bethany to Lodge, - - 200

133. — Jesus Curses a Barren Fig Tree, - - - 201

134. — Traders and Money Changers Expelled from

the Temple, ----- 201

135. — The Withered Fig Tree, - - - - 203

136. — Christ's Authority Questioned, - - 203

137. — Parable of the Two Sons, - 204

138. — Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen, - 205

139. — Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son, - 206

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Sec. Subject. Page.

140. — Concerning Tribute to Caesar, - - 207

141. — Of Marriage in the Resurrection, - - 208

142. — The Great Commandment, - 209

143. — How is Christ the Son of David, - 210

144. — Warnings Against the Scribes and Pharisees, 211

145. — Woes Against the Scribes and Pharisees, - 212

146. — Lamentation Over Jerusalem, - - 214

147. — The Widow's Mite, - 214

148. — Reflections on the Unbelief of the Jews, - 215

149. — Jesus Foretells the Destruction of the Temple, 216

150. — Jesus Foretells the Coming of False Christs.

The Persecution of his Disciples.

Describes his Second Coming, - - 216

151. — Jesus Enforces Watchful Preparation, - - 220

152. — Jesus Teaches to Watch, Work, and Pray.

Parables of the Ten Virgins and the Talents, 222

153. — Scene of the Final Judgment, - - 224

154. — Jesus Announces his Betrayal and Crucifixion, - 225

155. — The Jewish Rulers Conspire Against Christ, 226

156. — Jesus Sups at Bethany.

Mary Anoints Him, - 226

157. — Judas Engages to Betray Jesus, - 227

158. — Preparation for the Passover, - 228

Chapter VIII

THE PASSOVER MEAL AND INSTITUTION OF THE lord's SUPPER.

159. — Beginning of the Passover Meal, - 229

160. — Contention Among the Twelve, - - 229

161. — Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet, - - 230

162. — Jesus Foretells his Betrayal, and Points Out the

Traitor.

Judas Withdraws, - 232

163. — Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial, - 233

164. — Jesus Institutes the Lord's Supper, - - 234

165. — -Jesus Promises the Comforter, - 235

166. — Christ the True Vine, - 237

FOUR GOSPELS IN ONE.

Sec. Subject. Page.

167. — Jesus Warns his Disciples of Persecution.

Promises the Holy Spirit.

Prayer in Christ's Name, - 239

168. — Christ's Last Prayer with his Disciples, - 242

CHAPTER IX. Christ's betrayal, arrest, trial and crucifixion

169. — Peter's Denial again Foretold, - 245

170. — Christ's Agony in Gethsemane, - - 246

171. — Jesus Betrayed and Made Prisoner, - - 247

172. — Christ Before Annas, - 249

173. — Peter's Denial, - 249

174. — Christ Before Caiaphas, - 251

175. — Jesus Condemned by the Sanhedrim, - - 253

176. — Judas Repents and Hangs Himself, - - 254

177. — Jesus Led Away to Pilate, - 254

178. — Jesus Before Herod, - 256

179. — Pilate Seeks to Release Jesus.

The Jews Demand Barabbas, - - - 257

180. — Jesus Scourged, Mocked and Delivered for

Crucifixion, - - - - 259

181. — Jesus Led to Crucifixion, - 260

182. — The Crucifixion, - 261

183. - -Jesus Mocked on the Cross,

He Commends his Mother to John, - - 262

184. — Jesus Expires on the Cross.

Wonderful Phenomena, - 263

185. — The Body of Jesus taken down from the Cross

and Buried, - - - - - 265

186. — The Sepulchre Sealed and Guarded, - - 267