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for there is nothing conceal'd, which shall not be disclos'd; nothing secret, which shall not be made publick.

As for you, my friends, be not afraid of those, who can kill the body, and after that can effect nothing more.

are not five sparrows sold for two pence? however the divine providence extends to each of them.

and whoever shall cast a reflection upon the son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but as for him, that shall blaspheme the holy spirit, it shall not be forgiven.

for the holy spirit shall instruct you on the very occasion, what is proper to be said.

then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions.

and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop?

then I will say to my soul, soul, you have many enjoyments in reserve for a number of years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.

Wherefore (said he to his disciples,) be not sollicitous for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on.

consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap: nor have cellar or barn: are not you of much greater value than the fowls?

for it is enough that the Gentiles are so concern'd about these things: as for you, your father is acquainted with all your wants.

fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.

sell your possessions and give alms. lay up for yourselves a stock not subject to decay, a treasure in the heavens that will never fail, where no thief can approach, nor moth can spoil.

for where your treasure is, there likewise will your affections be.

imitate those servants who stand waiting for their master's return from the wedding, to let him in as soon as he comes to the door.

be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him.

whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes. for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand.

for the future, if there are five persons in one family, they will be divided; three against two, and two against three.

When you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, pay the interest, and get your discharge, while you are on the way; for fear he should bring you before the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into jail.