Read the Jefferson Bible in the bible translation of your choice using the reading links in the following Table of Texts. The Table of Texts is from “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth”. Jefferson’s descriptions are noted in the table below along with a link to the readings from each page of the Jefferson Bible.
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Pages 1-15 | 16-30 | 31-45 | 46-60 | 61-75 | 76-82
Page Jefferson's Description Link To Readings
Page 31 precepts Matthew 18:1-4
Matthew 18:7-9
Matthew 18:12-15
Page 32 parable of the wicked servant. Matthew 18:16-17
Matthew 18:21-30
Page 33 parable of the wicked servant. Matthew 18:31-35
Luke 10:1-8
Page 34 mission of the LXX. Luke 10:10-12
John 7:2-16
Page 35 the feast of the tabernacles. John 7:19-26
John 7:32
John 7:43-49
Page 36 the woman taken in adultery. John 7:50-53
John 8:1-11
Page 37 to be born blind no proof of sin.
the good shepherd.John 9:1-3
John 10:1-5
John 10:11-16
Page 38 love god & thy neighbor.
parable of the Samaritan.Luke 10:25-37
Page 39 form of prayer. Luke 11:1-12
Page 40 the Sabbath. Luke 11:13
Luke 14:1-12
Page 41 the bidden to a feast. Luke 14:13-14
Luke 14:16-24
Luke 14:28-29
Page 42 precepts. Luke 14:30-32
Luke 15:1-10
Page 43 parables of the lost sheep and Prodigal son. Luke 15:11-23
Page 44 parables of the lost sheep and Prodigal son. Luke 15:24-32
Luke 16:1-3
Page 45 parable of the unjust steward. Luke 16:4-15
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