John Wesley - Sample Verses

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In Genesis 12:1-5 and Isaiah 55:1-3 Wesley follows the words of the King James Version with only slight changes in punctuation. However, he did make one small change in Psalm 23 changing "he leadeth me beside the still waters" to "he leadeth me to the still waters."

Psalm 23

¹ The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ² He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me to the still waters. ³ He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. ⁴ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. ⁵ Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
⁶ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Mark 1:9-13

1755: First edition

⁹And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John at Jordan. ¹⁰ And coming up from the water, straitway he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him. ¹¹ And a voice came from heaven, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I delight.
¹²And immediately the spirit leadeth him out into the wilderness. ¹³And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels served him.

1757: Second edition

⁹And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John at Jordan. ¹⁰ And coming up from the water, straightway he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him. ¹¹ And a voice came from heaven, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I delight.
¹²And immediately the spirit leadeth him out into the wilderness. ¹³And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels served him.

1760: Third Edition & 1791: First American edition

⁹And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John at Jordan. ¹⁰ And coming up from the water, straightway he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him. ¹¹ And a Voice came from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, In whom I delight.
¹²And immediately the Spirit thrusteth him out into the wilderness. ¹³And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the Angels served him.

1768: Fourth Edition & 1788: Fifth Edition

⁹And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John at Jordan. ¹⁰ And coming up from the water, straightway he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him. ¹¹ And a voice came from heaven, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I delight.
¹²And immediately the Spirit thrusteth him out into the wilderness. ¹³And he was there in the wilderness forty days tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels served him.

1795: Fifth edition, corrected

⁹And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John at Jordan. ¹⁰ And coming up from the water, straightway he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him. ¹¹ And a voice came from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I delight.
¹²And immediately the spirit thrusteth him out into the wilderness. ¹³And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels served him.

1806: Second American edition

⁹And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John at Jordan. ¹⁰ And coming up from the water, straightway he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him. ¹¹ And a Voice came from heaven, Thou art my beloved Son, In whom I delight.
¹²And immediately the Spirit thrusteth him out into the wilderness. ¹³And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the Angels served him.

1790: New Testament With an Analysis

⁹And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John at Jordan. ¹⁰ And coming up from the water, straightway he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him. ¹¹ And a Voice came from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I delight.
¹²And immediately the Spirit thrusteth him out into the wilderness. ¹³And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels served him.

Modern Editions

⁹And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John at Jordan. ¹⁰ And coming up from the water, straightway he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him: ¹¹ And a voice came from heaven, Thou art my beloved Son, In whom I delight.
¹²And immediately the Spirit thrusteth him out into the wilderness. ¹³And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels served him.

John 1:1-5

1755: First Edition & 1757: Second Edition

¹In the beginning existed the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² The same was in the beginning with God. ³ All things were made by him, and without him was not one single thing made that was made. ⁴ In him was life, and the life was the light of men. ⁵ And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness perceived it not.

1760: Third Edition, 1791: First American edition & 1795: Fifth edition, corrected

¹In the beginning existed the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² The same was in the beginning with God. ³ All things were made by him, and without him was not one single thing made that was made. ⁴ In him was life, and the life was the light of men. ⁵ And the light shineth in darkness; but the darkness perceived it not.

1768 Fourth Edition & 1788 Fifth Edition

¹In the beginning existed the Word, and the word was with God, and the word was God. ² The same was in the beginning with God. ³ All things were made by him, and without him was not one single thing made that was made. ⁴ In him was life, and the life was the light of men. ⁵ And the light shineth in darkness, but the darkness perceived it not.

1790: New Testament With an Analysis

¹In the beginning existed the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God. ² The same was in the beginning with God. ³ All things were made by him, and without him was not one single thing made that was made. ⁴ In him was life, and the life was the light of men. ⁵ And the light shineth in darkness; but the darkness perceived it not.

Modern Editions

¹In the beginning existed the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² The same was in the beginning with God. ³ All things were made by him; and without him was not one single thing made that was made. ⁴ In him was life; and the life was the light of men. ⁵ And the light shineth in darkness; but the darkness perceived it not.

1 Corinthians 15:1-8

1755 First Edition & 1757: Second Edition

¹Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also ye received, and wherein ye stand: ² By which also ye are saved, if ye retain what I preached to you, unless ye have believed in vain. ³ For I delivered to you first, that which I also received, That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, ⁴ And that he was buried, and that he was raised the third day according to the scriptures: ⁵ And that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. ⁶ Afterwards he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep. ⁷ After this he was seen of James, then by all the apostles. ⁸ Last of all he was seen of me also, as an untimely birth.

1760 Third Edition, 1768 Fourth Edition, & 1791 First American Edition

¹Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also ye received, and wherein ye stand: ² By which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast in what manner I preached to you, unless ye have believed in vain. ³ For I delivered to you first, that which I also received, That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, ⁴ And that he was buried, and that he was raised the third day according to the scriptures: ⁵ And that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. ⁶ Afterwards he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep. ⁷ After this he was seen of James, then by all the apostles. ⁸ Last of all he was seen of me also, as an untimely birth.

1781: Fifth Edition

¹Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also ye received, and wherein ye stand: ² By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached to you, unless ye have believed in vain. ³ For I delivered to you first, that which I also received, That Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, ⁴ And that he was buried, and that he was raised the third day according to the Scriptures: ⁵ And that he was seen of Cephas, then by the twelve. ⁶ Afterwards he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep. ⁷ After this he was seen by James, then by all the apostles. ⁸ Last of all he was seen of me also, as an untimely birth.

1790: New Testament With an Analysis

¹Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also ye received, and wherein ye stand: ² By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached to you, unless ye have believed in vain. ³ For I delivered to you first, that which I also received, That Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, ⁴ And that he was buried, and that he was raised the third day according to the Scriptures: ⁵ And that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. ⁶ Afterwards he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep. ⁷ After this he was seen by James, then by all the apostles. ⁸ Last of all he was seen of me also, as an untimely birth.

1806: Second American Edition

¹Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also ye received, and wherein ye stand: ² By which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast in what manner I preached to you, unless ye have believed in vain. ³ For I delivered to you first, that which I also received, That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, ⁴ And that he was buried, and that he was raised the third day according to the scriptures: ⁵ And that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. ⁶ Afterwards he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep. ⁷ After this he was seen of James, then by all the apostles. ⁸ Last of all he was seen of me also, as an untimely birth.

Modern Editions

¹Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also ye received, and wherein ye stand: ² By which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast in what manner I preached to you, unless ye have believed in vain. ³ For I delivered to you first, that which I also received, that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures; ⁴ And that he was buried, and that he was raised the third day according to the scriptures: ⁵ And that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve: ⁶ Afterwards he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep. ⁷ After this he was seen of James; then by all the apostles. ⁸ Last of all he was seen of me also, as an untimely birth.

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