"In Rama was a cry heard, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not."

neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

the men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment against this generation, and shall condemn it, because they were converted at the preaching of Jonas, and now there is one superiour to Jonas here.

another part fell upon stony places, where it had not much earth: and it soon sprung up, because the soil was shallow:

to whom he answered, because you are allowed to know the mysteries of the gospel-dispensation, but to them it is not allowed.

therefore speak I to them in parables: because they over-look what they see: and are inattentive to what they hear, neither will they comprehend.

and he did not many miracles there, because of their incredulity.

because of your incredulity, said Jesus: for I tell you truly, if ye had ever so little faith, ye might say to this mountain, remove hence to yonder place, and it should remove; and nothing would be too difficult for you.

wo unto the world, because of such scandals: tho' it cannot be, but that such occasions of relapsing should happen: yet wo to that man by whom the scandal cometh.

he answer'd them, 'twas because of your perverse temper that Moses suffered you to repudiate your wives: but from the beginning this was not in practice.

they answer'd him, because we are not hired; go work then. said he, in my vineyard, and I will give you what's reasonable.

can't I do what I will with my own? because I am bountiful, are you invidious?

and they endeavoured to seize him, but were afraid of the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

wo unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the just,

but the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, it is not lawful to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay.

indeed no man ever sews a piece of new cloth on an old garment: because the new piece that is patch'd on, draws the old, and rends it still worse.

he answered, you are admitted into the secret of the gospel-dispensation: but to unbelievers every thing is couch'd in parables; because,

but as soon as the fruit is ripe, the sickle is applied, because the harvest is come.

because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.

so that when Jesus landed, he found there a numerous assembly: which rais'd his compassion, because they were like so many sheep straggling without a pastor. whereupon he gave them various instructions.

because that does not enter into his heart, but into the belly, whence it is discharg'd, the purest part of the food being left for nutrition.

they said to one another, this is because we did not take bread: which Jesus perceiving,

the Scribes and Pharisees upon hearing this consulted together how to destroy him; but they stood in awe of him, because all the people were strangely affected with his doctrine.

be circumspect, be vigilant, and devout: because you are uncertain when that time will be.

Now, as soon as the evening was come; because it was then the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

they had no children, because Elizabeth was steril, and they were both advanced in years.

you shall now become dumb and not recover your speech, till the very day when these things shall happen; because you distrusted my words, which in due time shall have their effect.

so Joseph departed from Nazareth in Galilee, and went into Judea to the city of David, called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and linage of David,

and being brought to bed of her first born, she swathed him, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

"the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Then said John to Jesus, master, we saw one casting out demons in your name, and we oppos'd it, because he does not follow you with us.

but they would not entertain him, because he appear'd to them, as if he was going to Jerusalem.

upon which Jesus thus address'd himself to them. do you imagine that those Galileans were greater sinners than the rest of the nation, because they suffer'd in such a manner?

at supper-time he sent his servant to tell the guests to come, because every thing was ready.

who reply'd, your brother is return'd, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him in good health.

but it was necessary to feast and rejoice, because your brother here was dead, and is again alive: he was lost and is now found.

yet, because this widow importunes me, I will do her justice, that she may'nt be continually coming to teaze me.

Their attention being raised by this, Jesus pursued his discourse with a parable, occasion'd by their thinking, that, because he was advanc'd so nigh to Jerusalem, the kingdom of God would immediately commence.

if any one should ask you, why you untie it, let this be your answer, because the Lord has occasion for it.

they answer'd, because the Lord has occasion for it.

they will level you to the ground, extirpate your inhabitants, and bury your buildings in ruins: because you have not consider'd the overtures I made you.

Jesus answered him, because thou believest what I said, that I saw thee under the fig-tree, thou shalt see greater things than these.

but Jesus did not trust his person with them, because he knew them all.

he that believeth on him, shall not be condemned: but he that believeth not, is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the only begotten son of God.

and this is the subject of their condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men have loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

but he that doth right, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, because they are agreeable to the will of God.

upon which occasion the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he did such things on the sabbath-day.

therefore the Jews were the more eager to kill him, because he had not only violated the sabbath, but likewise, because he had said that God was his proper father, making himself equal with God.

and hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the son of man.

Of my self I can do nothing: according to my instructions I judge: and my judgment is just; because I do not consult my own will, but the will of the father who hath sent me.

Jesus answered them, I declare unto you, you seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye had loaves to eat, and were filled.

After this Jesus resided in Galilee: for he would not be in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him. now the

the world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I plainly show, that their works are evil.

do you go up to this feast, as for me I do not go with you to it, because my time is not yet accomplished.

if to avoid the violation of the Mosaic law, a man be exposed to circumcision on the sabbath-day, are ye angry at me, because I cured a man, whose whole body was indisposed on the sabbath-day?

then they design'd to seize him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

(but this he meant of the spirit, which they that believed on him, should receive: for the spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.)

I know you are Abraham's offspring; but ye seek to kill me, because my doctrine doth not penetrate into you.

why do not you understand my language? unless because ye cannot bear my doctrine?

but as to me, because I tell you the truth, you do not believe me.

he that is of God, does therefore observe what God says: which you do not observe, because ye are not of God.

thereupon some of the Pharisees said, this man has no divine mission, because he does not observe the sabbath. but said others, if he be an impostor, how can he do such miracles? and there was a schism among them.

his parents said this, because they were afraid of the Jews: for the Jews had agreed in this, that if any man did own him for the Messias, he should be excommunicated.

when he lets out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: because they know his voice.

the hireling flies, because he is an hireling, and is under no concern for the sheep.

therefore doth my father love me, because I lay down my life, but I shall reassume it.

but, as I said before, you do not believe; because ye are not of my sheep.

how can you say that I blaspheme, I whom the father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, because I said I am the son of God?

Jesus answered, are there not twelve hours in the day? he that travels by day does not stumble, because he has the light of this world to see by.

but if a man travels by night he stumbles, because there is no light for him.

I know that thou hearest me always: but I say this, because of the people here present, that they may believe that thou hast sent me."

this he said, not out of any concern for the poor; but because being purse-bearer he used to pilfer what was in bank.

because he was the occasion that many of the Jews left them, and believed on Jesus.

I assure you, he that believeth on me, shall likewise perform the works that I do; nay, greater works than these shall he do; because for that end am I going to my father.

even the spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees nor knows him: but ye shall know him, for he shall dwell with you, and shall be in you.

yet a little while, and the world shall see me no more: but ye shall see me: because I shall live again, and ye shall live also.

if you were of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world does hate you.

but all these things will they do unto you, out of hatred to my name, because they know not him that sent me.

and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

and thus will they treat you, because they have not known the father, nor me.

but these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember what I now tell you. I did not tell you so much at the beginning, because, I was then to be with you.

of sin, because they believ'd not on me;

of justice, because I shall be with my father, and ye shall see me no more expos'd:

of judgment, because the prince of this world is condemn'd.

Within a little while ye shall not see me: but within a little while ye shall see me again, because I am going to the father.

then said some of his disciples among themselves, what is the meaning of his saying, "within a little while ye shall not see me: but within a little while ye shall see me again, because I am going to the father?"

for the father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I had my mission from God.

but, alas, the time is coming, yea, is already come, when ye shall be dispers'd every one to his own retreat, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the father is with me.

"It is for them I pray: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me, because they are thine.

I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

the Jews answered him, we have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he pretended to be the son of God.

as this sepulchre was nigh at hand, they laid Jesus therein, because the time of the preparation of the Jews was expiring.

and they said to her, woman, why do you weep? "because, said she, they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him."

Jesus said to him, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they who have not seen, and yet have believed.

having delivered him from the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be overpower'd by it.

because thou wilt not leave my soul in the grave, nor wilt thou give thine holy one a prey to corruption.

so when they had further threatned them, they let them go, not finding it practicable to punish them, because of the people, who all glorified God for that which was done.

for there was no poor among them, because as many as bad lands or houses, sold them, and brought the value,

At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily.