Volume 12

Church Postils,

Open this section of Luther's works.

Dr. J. G. Walch

Published anew on behalf of the Ministry of the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and Other States.

Foreword.

The 12th part of the edition of Luther's works, edited by Dr. J. G. Walch, which is herewith presented to the public in a revised form, contains the second half of the church posti

First table of contents.

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Second table of contents.

According to the church year. 1. sermons on ordinary Sundays and feast days.

Third table of contents.

According to the time sequence.*)

On the Sunday of Quinquagesimä.

If I spoke with the tongues of men and of angels, and had not love, I should be a sounding brass, or a tinkling bell. And if I could prophesy, and knew all mysteries, and all knowl

On the first Sunday in Lent. *)

2 Cor. 6, 1-10. But we exhort you, as fellow workers, that you do not receive the grace of God in vain. For he saith, I have heard thee in the acceptable time, and have helped thee

On the other Sunday in Lent. *)

1 Thess. 4, 1-7. Further, brethren, we beseech you and exhort you in the Lord Jesus (after you have received from us how you should walk and please God), that you may become more a

On the third Sunday in Lent. *)

Ephes. 5, 1-9. Be ye therefore followers of God, as the dear children, and walk in love, even as Christ loved us, and offered himself for us a gift and a sacrifice, unto a sweet sa

On Sundays in the middle fast. *)

Gal. 4, 21-31. Tell me, ye that would be under the law, have ye not heard the law? For it is written, that Abraham had two sons; the one of the bondwoman, and the other of the free

On Sunday Judica.

Ebr. 9, 11-13. But Christ came to be a high priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not so constructed; nor by th

Palm Sunday.

Phil. 2:5-11. Let every man be of the same mind as Jesus Christ was. Although he was in the form of God, he did not consider it a robbery to be like God, but expressed himself and

On Easter Day. *)

1 Cor. 5:6-8. Your glory is not fine. Do you not know that a little leaven leaveneth the whole dough? Therefore purge out the old leaven, that ye may be a new dough, even as ye are

On Easter Monday

Acts 10, 34-43. And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Now I know the truth, that God regardeth not persons: but in all people he that feareth him, and doeth right, is acceptable un

Easter Tuesday.

Acts 13, 26-39. Ye men, brethren, children of the seed of Abraham, and them that fear God among you, unto you is the word of this salvation sent. For they that dwell at Jerusalem,

On Easter Tuesday. *)

1 This sermon was preached by St. Paul in the synagogue of Antioch, in the land of Pisidia, where the Jews and also some of the Greeks who had converted to the Jews were gathered t

Easter Wednesday.

Col. 3, 1-7., whatever epistle may be read on Easter Tuesday.

On the Sunday after Easter. *)

1 John 5:4-12. For everything that is born of God overcomes the world; and our faith is the victory that overcomes the world. But who is he that overcometh the world, except he tha

On the easter Sunday after Easter. *)

1 Petr. 2, 20-25. But if you suffer and endure for goodness' sake, that is grace with God. For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, th

On the third Sunday after Easter. *)

1 Petr. 2, 11-20. Dear brethren, I exhort you, as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; and lead a good walk among the heathen, that they

On the third Sunday after Easter.

1 Cor. 15:20-28. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that sleep. For by one man cometh death, and by one man cometh the resurrection of the de

On the fourth Sunday after Easter. *)

1 Cor. 15, 35-50. But will anyone say, "How will the dead rise? and with what kind of body will they come? You fool, what you sow will not come to life unless it dies. And that whi

On the fifth Sunday after Easter. *)

1 Cor. 15, 51-57. Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep; but we shall all be changed, and that suddenly in a moment at the time of the last trumpet. For the trumpet

On the day of the Ascension of Christ.

Acts 1, 1-11. I have spoken the first, dear Theophile, of all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, until the day that he was taken up, after he had commanded the apostles (who

On the Sunday after the Ascension of Christ. *)

1 Petr. 4, 8-11. Be therefore temperate and sober in prayer. Above all, love one another fervently, for love covers the multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without murm

On the day of Pentecost.

Acts 2, 1-13. And when the day of Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all with one accord. And there came a swift sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the wh

On Pentecost Mount.

Acts 2, 14-28. Then Peter stood up with the elders, lifted up his voice, and spoke to them: Ye Jews, good men, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known unto you, and l

On Pentecost Tuesday.

Acts 2, 29-36. Men, brethren, let me speak freely to you of David the arch-father: He died and was buried, and his sepulcher is with us unto this day. Now when he was a prophet, an

On the Sunday of Trinity.

Rom. 11, 33-36. O what a depth of riches, both of wisdom and knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are his judgments, and his ways inscrutable! For who has known the mind of the L

On the Sunday of Trinity. *)

Another sermon from the Holy Trinity. (1) Since this feast demands that people be instructed, reminded and strengthened in the faith of the article of the Holy Trinity, let us spea

On the first Sunday after Trinity.

1 John 4:16-21. God is love; and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. In this love is complete with us, that we may have joy in the day of judgment; for as he is, s

The other Sunday after Trinity.

1 John 3:13-18. Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. We know that we have come out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his b

On the third Sunday after Trinity.

1 Petr. 5, 8-11. Young people, be subject to the elders. All of you be subject to one another, and hold fast to humility. For God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

On the fourth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Rom. 8:18-23. For I believe that this time of suffering is not worthy of the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the anxious waiting of the creature awaits the revelation of th

On the fourth Sunday after Trinity.

We have heard so far how St. Paul comforted the Christians in their suffering against the future, incomprehensible, eternal glory that will be revealed to us in that life, and drew

On the fifth Sunday after Trinity.

1 Petr. 3, 8-15. Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, brotherly, merciful, kind, not repaying evil with evil, or evil word with evil word, but blessing, and knowing t

On the sixth Sunday after Trinity.

Rom. 6:3-11. Know ye not that all we which are baptized into Jesus Christ are baptized into his death? So we are buried with him through baptism into death, that as Christ was rais

On the seventh Sunday after Trinity.

Rom. 6:19-23. I must speak of it humanly because of the weakness of your flesh. As ye have given your members to the service of uncleanness, and from one unrighteousness to another

On the eighth Sunday after Trinity

Rom. 8, 12-17. So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye by the spirit of the flesh kill

On the ninth Sunday after Trinity.

1 Cor. 10:6-13. Now this is done for us as an example, that we do not lust after evil, as they did. Neither become idolaters, as some were, when it was written, The people sat down

On the tenth Sunday after Trinity.

1 Cor. 12:1-11. But of the spiritual gifts I will not restrain you, brethren. Ye know that ye were Gentiles, and went unto dumb idols, as ye were led. Therefore I make known to you

On the eleventh Sunday after Trinity.

1 Cor. 15, 1-10. But I remind you, brethren, of the gospel which I preached to you, which you also received, in which also you stand, by which also you are saved, in which form I p

On the twelfth Sunday after Trinity.

2 Cor. 3:4-11. But we have such confidence in God through Christ. Not that we are able of ourselves to think anything but of ourselves; but that we are able is of God. Who also hat

On the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Gal. 3:13-22. Dear brothers, I will speak in a human way: Do not despise a man's testament when it is confirmed, and do nothing about it. Now the promise is made to Abraham and his

On the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Gal. 5:16-24. But I say, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not carry out the lusts of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh. These ar

On the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Gal. 5, 25. to Cap. 6, 10. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be stingy with vain honor, indignant and hateful among ourselves. Dear brethren, if

On the sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Eph. 3, 13-21. Therefore I pray that you may not grow weary because of my afflictions which I suffer for you, which are a glory to you. For this reason I bow my knees to the Father

On the seventeenth Sunday after Trinity.

Eph. 4, 1-6. I therefore exhort you, prisoners in the Lord, to walk according to your calling, in which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, beari

On the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity.

1 Cor. 1, 4-9. I thank my God always for the grace of God which is given you in Christ Jesus, that through Him you may be enriched in all things, in all doctrine, and in all knowle

On the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Eph. 4, 22-28. Therefore, according to the former way of life, put away from yourselves the old man, who is corrupted by lusts in error. But renew yourselves in the spirit of your

On the twentieth Sunday after Trinity Day

Eph. 5, 13-21. Therefore, see that you walk carefully, not as the unwise, but as the wise. And send yourselves into the time; for it is an evil time. Therefore do not be unwise, bu

On the twenty-first Sunday after Trinity.

Eph. 6, 10-17. Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning attempts of the

On the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity.

Phil. 1:3-11. I thank my God as often as I remember you (which I always do in all my prayers for all of you, and do the prayer with joy) for your fellowship in the Gospel, from the

On the twenty-third Sunday after Trinity.

Phil. 3, 17-21. Follow me, brethren, and see them that walk as ye have us for an example. For many walk, of whom I have often told you, but now I also say with weeping, the enemies

On the twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity.

Col. 1:3-14. We give thanks to God, and to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and pray for you always, having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love of all the sain

On the twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity.

1 Thess. 4, 13-18. But we do not want to keep you, brethren, from those who are asleep, so that you will not be sad like the others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus d

On the twenty-sixth Sunday after Trinity.

2 Thess. 1, 3-10. We shall always give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is right. For your faith is greatly increased, and the love of every one of you toward one another is inc

Gospels and Epistles in Advent. *)

Matth. 21, 1-9. Now when they were come near Jerusalem to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, and said unto them: Go into the place which is befor

On the second Sunday of Advent.

Luc. 21, 25-36. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth men shall be afraid, and shall tremble; and the sea and the waves of wate

On the third Sunday of Advent.

Matth, 11, 2-10. And when John heard the works of Christ in prison, he sent two of his disciples, saying, Art thou he that should come, or shall we wait for another? Jesus answered

On the fourth Sunday of Advent.

John 1:19-28. And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem, to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed, and denied not; and he confessed

On the first Sunday of Advent.

Rom. 13:11-14. And because we know this, that the time is at hand, that the hour is come to rise from sleep; because our salvation is now nearer than when we thought it; the night

On the second Sunday of Advent.

Rom. 15:4-13. But the things which are written aforetime are written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures may have hope. And may God of patience

On the third Sunday of Advent.

1 Cor. 4, 1-5. That is what everyone thinks of us, namely as Christ's servants and stewards of God's secrets. Now no more is sought of stewards than that they be found faithful. Bu

On the fourth Sunday of Advent.

Phil. 4, 4-7. Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice. Let your joy be known to all people. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious; but in all things let your petition be

Sermon of the birth of Christ. *)

Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, and goodwill toward men. 1. hominibus bona voluntas, Luc. 2, 14.: "In people a divine good pleasure." There are two kinds of people

On the holy three kings day. *)

Sermon of the Kingdom of Christ, and Herodis. Matth. 2, 1-12.

Two sermons.

The first, about the baptism of Christ, about the gospel on the feast of the appearance of Christ, Matth. 3, 13-17. The other, about the conversion of St. Paul, from the 9th chapte

Sermon from the conversion of St. Paul.

Against the monks etc.*) Acts 9, 1-22.

Sermon on the next Sunday after Epiphany. *)

To the Christian reader. The Holy Spirit prophesied through the Holy Apostle Paul that in the last times people would receive the true blessed life.

Gospel on the third Sunday after Epiphany.

From the captain of Capernaum.*) Matth. 8, 1-13.

First Sermon, on the first piece of this Gospel.

(1) We will now leave the one part of this gospel, about the leper, and stay with the last, where the Lord Christ preaches about the centurion of Capernaum, who had a servant who w

Four sermons,

which Luther held at Eisleben shortly before his end, in 1546. To the well-born and noble lords, Messrs. Albrecht and Johann Georg, cousins, counts and lords of Mansfeld, and noble

On the fourth Sunday after Epiphany. *)

Matth. 8, 23-27. And he entered into the ship, and his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, so that the little ship also was covered with wav

On the Feast of the Sacrifice of Christ in the Temple. *)

Lire. 2, 22-32. When the days of their purification came according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the

On the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. *)

Matth. 13, 24-30. He set before them another similitude, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that sowed good seed in his field. But while the people slept, his enemy c

On the day of St. Matthew. *)

Matth. 11, 25-30. At that time Jesus answered and said: I praise you, Father and Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have rev

Sermon on the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary.

Held in 1517.*) Mal. 3, 1-4.

Sermon on the first Sunday in Lent. *)

Matth. 4, 1-11. Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, that he might be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he hungered. And th

Two sermons on the Sunday Invocavit. *)

Of the temptations of Christ and His dear Church. Matth. 4, 1-11.

The first sermon.

(1) This Gospel is appointed to be read on the first Sunday in Lent, because it is written how Christ fasted forty days. That from this example people should be exhorted to fast at

The second sermon.

The third time of Christianity has been called the time of the Antichrist. This was supposed to be the basic soup, when the devil would completely knock the bottom out of the barre

Sermon of the man born blind. *)

the night, since no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world. When he had said these things, he spat on the ground, and made a dung of the spittle, and pu

Sermon about the resurrection of Lazari. *)

John 11:1-46. Now there lay sick one named Lazarus, of Bethany, in the town of Mary and her sister Martha. (Now Mary was the one who had anointed the Lord with ointments and dried

Sermon on the Gospel on the Sunday of Judica. *)

John 8:46-59. Which of you can accuse me of sin? But if I tell you the truth, why do you not believe me? He who is of God hears the word of God. Therefore you do not hear, for you

Sermon of the cross and suffering. *)

Dear friends, you know that the Passion is preached at this time; so do not doubt me, you will have heard many times what kind of Passion and suffering it was, also what God the Fa

From the worthy preparation to the reverend sacrament.

Item: How the suffering of Christ is to be considered.*) 1 Cor. 11, 23-34.

On the worthy reception of the holy true body of Christ. *)

First, those who are in public sin and evil intent, such as hatred, impurity, and the like, shall not go to the sacrament. And they shall not observe the commandment of the church

The Passion, or the suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ. *)

The supper is now executed. Now let us see the entrance into the Passion. Christ, when the supper was done, went with his disciples into a field called Gethsemane, as he used to do

Sermon on the Gospel on Easter Wednesday. *)

From Mary Magdalene. John 20:11-18.

Sermon on the Gospel on the first Sunday after Easter, or Quasimodogeniti. *)

John 20:19-31. Now in the evening of the same Sabbath, when the disciples were gathered together, and the doors were shut, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst,

Sermon on the Gospel on the third Sunday after Easter, or Jubilate. *)

John 16:16-23. Over a little one ye shall not see me; but over a little one ye shall see me: for I go unto the Father. Then said some of his disciples one to another, What is this

On the fourth Sunday after Easter, or Cantate. *)

Of sin, righteousness and judgment. John 16:5-15.

Letter.

To the honorable, respectable and wise Mr. Peter Heinzen, friend of the city council and distinguished merchant in Leipzig, my especially favorable brother-in-law and valued friend

Sermon on the tenth Sunday after Trinity.

Of the frightening blindness and ingratitude of the wicked world, which does not recognize God's gracious visitation, but in its sins willfully wants to die and perish with its ete

On the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Of the ten lepers. Martin Luther wishes the grace and peace of God to the honorable and strict Herr Haugold von Einsiedeln, Herren Hansen von Dolzk and Bernhard von Hirschfeld, my

On the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Luc. 17, 11-19. And it came to pass, as he journeyed toward Jerusalem, he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And when he was come into a market, ten leprous men met h

On the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Matth. 22, 34-46. But when the Pharisees heard that he had shut the Sadducees' mouths, they gathered together. And one of them, a scribe, tempted him, saying, Master, which is the

On the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity. *)

From the Kingdom of God. Matth. 18, 23-33.

21 Sermons and sermons

about different evangelical texts, held in 1537.*)

1st Sermon.

And there followed him a great company of people and women, mourning and weeping over him. But Jesus turned to them and said: Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for

2nd Sermon.

And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom, and the earth shook, and the rocks were rent, and the sepulchres were opened, and many bodies of t

Of the joyful resurrection of Christ.*)

Marc. 16, 14-20. Last of all, as the elders sat at meat, he manifested himself, and rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him

4th Sermon.

1 John 4:1-3. Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: for many false prophets are gone out into the world. By this you shall know the spirit

8) Sermon. From the sects.

1 Cor. 3, 4-13. For if one says, I am Pauline; and another, I am Apollonian; are ye not carnal? Who then is Paul? who is Apollo? Servants they are, by whom ye believed; and the sam

10. sermon.*)

Rom. 5, 1-5. Now then, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we also have access by faith to this grace in which we sta

11. sermon.

Hebr. 8, 3. 4. For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore he also must have something to offer. Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest,

12. sermon.

For if we have been reconciled to God through the death of His Son while we were still enemies, much more shall we be saved through His life, if we have now been reconciled. This s

13. sermon.

Rom. 8:31-34. What shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him for us all; how shall He not with Him give us all thin

14. sermon.

Matth. 8, 28-34. And he came beyond the sea, into the region of the Gergesenes. And there met him two possessed with devils, which came out of the sepulchers of the dead, and were

From the profession of Peter, Andre, Jacobi and John.

Matth. 4, 18-22. Now as Jesus went by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting their nets into the sea; for they were fi

20. sermon.

Luc. 24:13-35. And, behold, two of them went that same day unto a place which was sixty leagues from Jerusalem, whose name is Emmaus. And they talked with one another of all these

21. sermon.

John 21:1-14. After that Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the sea near Tiberias. And he manifested himself thus. Simon Peter and Thomas, called Twin, and Nathanael,

Nine sermons

on different epistles and gospels, held in 1530 partly at Coburg during the Diet of Augsburg, partly afterwards.*)

On the first Easter holiday.**)

Marc. 16, 1-8. And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary Jacob, and Salome, bought specimens, that they might come and baptize him. And they came unto the sepulchre o

2nd Sermon.

About the previous text. In today's Gospel we have heard about two things: the first is how the women come to the grave; the second is how the angels spoke to them, and through the

3rd Sermon.

Luc. 24:13-35. And, behold, two of them went that same day unto a place which was sixty leagues from Jerusalem, whose name is Emmaus. And they talked with one another of all these

4th Sermon.

Luc. 10, 23-37. And he turned to his disciples, and said in particular, Blessed are the eyes which see that ye see. For I say unto you, That many prophets and kings would see that

5. sermon.

Eph. 6, 10-17. Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning attempts of the

6. sermon.

Phil. 3, 17-21. Follow me, brethren, and see them that walk as ye have us for an example. For many walk, of whom I have often told you, but now I also say with weeping, the enemies

7. sermon.

Rom. 13:11-14. And because we know this, that the time is at hand, that the hour is come to rise from sleep; because our salvation is now nearer than when we thought it; the night

8. sermon.

Luc. 2:1-14. And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a commandment from the emperor Augustus, that all the world should be done. And this valuation was the very firs

9. sermon.

(Second sermon.) You have heard this morning that "I have planned to deal with the history of this feast in a simple way, because the feast is ordered for the reason that one shoul

Various sermons from the year 1515 to 1517 *)

John 1:1-14. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word. The same was in the beginning with God. All things are made through the same, and witho

On the day of St. Stephen. *)

Of one's own wisdom and will. Matth. 23, 34. 35.

On the day of St. John. *)

Of the fear of the Lord. Sir. 13, 1-8.

Remains of a speech. *)

Held on the day of St. Martin. Whoever wants to read the Bible must take care that he does not go astray, for the Scriptures can be stretched and guided,

On the day of the resurrection of the Lord. *)

I will try to bring all evangelists into a historical order, especially concerning the first day of the resurrection, where they write much confused. So that I may speak of it as I

Of the resurrection of Christ. *)

Dir. 14, 14. Food went from the eater, and sweetness from the strong.

On the day of the Visitation of Mary. *)

Luc. 1, 39-56. And Mary arose in those days, and went up into the mountains to the end of the city of Jude, and came into the house of Zacharias, and greeted Elizabeth. And it came

On the eighth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Matth. 7, 15-23. Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. By their fruits you shall know them. Can you also gather grap

On the eleventh Sunday after Trinity. *)

Luc. 18:9-14. Now he said to some who presumed themselves to be pious, and despised others, the like: Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee, the other a publican.

From Petri chain celebration. *)

Matth. 18, 18. Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

On the day Laurentii. *)

John 12:24-26. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground, and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He who loves his

On the day of the Assumption of Mary. *)

Luc. 1, 48. 46. For he has looked upon the lowliness of his handmaid. Behold, from henceforth all the children shall call me blessed. For he has done great things for me, who is mi

On the feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle. *)

(1) The legend of St. Bartholomew is held in low esteem mainly because Eusebius, in the 25th chapter of the third book of his Church History, says that all the legends of the apost

On the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Matth. 6, 24-34. No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate one and love the other, or he will cling to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore

On the day of St. Matthew. *)

Matth. 9, 9-13. And as Jesus departed from thence, he saw a man sitting at the receipt of custom, whose name was Matthew, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed hi

On the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Matth. 9, 1-8. Then he got into the ship and crossed over again and came to his city. And, behold, they brought unto him a sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their f

On the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity, together with a part of the explanation of the Lord's Prayer.) Held in 1516.

Matth. 18, 23-35. Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to reckon with his servants. And when he began to reckon, there came before him one that owed him ten th

On the day of St. Matthew. *)

Matth. 11, 25-30. At that time Jesus answered and said: I praise you, Father and Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have rev

On the day Michaelmas. *)

Held in the castle at Weimar. Matth. 18, 1-11.

On the holiday of St. Martin. *)

Luc. 11, 34. The eye is the light of the body. If therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body is light. But if thine eye be evil, thy body also is dark.

On the day of St. Andrew. *)

Matth. 4, 18-22. Now as Jesus went by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting their nets into the sea; for they were fi

On the third Sunday of Advent. *)

Matth. 11, 2-10. And when John heard the works of Christ in prison, he sent two of his disciples, saying unto him, Art thou he that should come, or shall we wait for another? Jesus

On the day of the Conception of the Virgin Mary. *)

From the name of Mary. Some have interpreted the name of the Virgin Mary as "the bitter of the sea", some as "the star of the sea". And both of them prove it because the Virgin is

On the fourth Sunday of Advent. *)

John 1:19-28. And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem, to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed, and denied not; and he confessed

On the day St. Thomas. *)

The heavens tell the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims the work of His hands. 1. the gospel is nothing but a proclamation of the works of God; for it preaches those things

On Boxing Day. *)

Sir. 13, 1. 2. No one does this except the one who fears the Lord, and the one who keeps God's word finds it (wisdom). And she will meet him like a mother, and will receive him lik

On the day of the innocent children. *)

Matth. 2, 18. In Rama there was a shouting, much weeping and crying.

On the day -of appearance. *)

Matth. 2, 1-12. When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in the land of Judaea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, the wise men came from the east to Jerusalem, saying: Where is the n

On the fourth Sunday after Epiphany. *)

Matth. 8, 23-27. And he entered into the ship, and his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, so that the little ship also was covered with wav

On the Sunday of Septuagint. *)

Matth. 20, 1-16. The kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. And when he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a d

On Sunday Sexagesimä. *)

Luc. 8, 4-15. And when there were many people together, and they hasted to him out of the cities, he said by a parable, There went out a sower to sow his seed: and as he sowed, som

Etliche Sermone D. Martin Luther vom Jahr 1522.

Translated from the Latin manuscript by M. Wolfgang Heinrich Graun.*)

On the first Sunday after Easter.**)

John 20:10-23. Now in the evening of the same Sabbath, when the disciples were gathered together, and the doors were shut, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst,

On the first Sunday after Easter. *)

This morning I spoke of the law and the gospel, how the law makes us sinners and the gospel makes alive those who believe in Christ, which justification comes from faith and not fr

On the Monday after Quasimodogeniti. *)

1 Paul speaks of the fruit of Christ's resurrection in Romans 10:9, 11: "If thou shalt confess with thy mouth, and shalt believe in thine heart, that Jesus is risen from the dead,

On Wednesday after Quasimodogeniti. *)

All speeches should be given first of all to show how men must be justified and saved. But here the preaching has been very different. One has taught all kinds of human statutes; a

On the day of Philippi and Jacobi. *)

John 14:1-14. And he said to his disciples, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. If you believe in God, you also believe in me. In my Father's house are many mansions. If it were n

The Friday after Quasimodogeniti. *)

Yesterday in the Gospel you heard about faith and love. Faith consists in recognizing that Christ alone is our way to the Father, and no other. Thus the apostle ascribes to faith a

On the day of the cross invention. *)

Matth. 16, 24. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Some short sermons of M. Luther.

Anjetzt translated from Latin into German by M. Joh. Gottgetreu Müller.*)

Preface.

D. Martin Luther to the devout reader. 1 I found these thoughts of mine already partly printed under the printer's press when I was resurrected from the dead and had returned home

On the first Sunday of Advent. *)

Matth. 21, 1-9. Now when they were come near Jerusalem to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, and said unto them: Go into the place which is befor

On the day of the birth of Christ. *)

Isa. 9, 2-7. The people that walk in darkness have a great light, and upon them that dwell in the land of darkness it shineth brightly. Thou makest the heathen much, but makest not

On Sunday Quinquagesimä. *)

Luc. 18:31-43. And he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the prophets concernin

On the Sunday Reminiscere. *)

Matth. 15, 21-28. And Jesus went out from thence, and escaped into the region of Tyro and Sidon. And, behold, a Canaanite woman went out of that border, and cried after him, saying

On Sunday Oculi. *)

Luc. 11, 14-28. And he cast out a devil, which was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was cast out, that the dumb man spake. And the people marveled. But some of them said:

On Sunday Lätare. *)

John 6:1-15. After this Jesus departed over the sea at the city of Tiberias in Galilee. And great multitudes followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on them that were

On the day of the Annunciation. *)

Luc. 1, 26-38. And in the sixth moon the angel Gabriel was sent by God into a city of Galilee, which is called Nazareth, unto a virgin, which was trusted unto a man, whose name was

The passion of our Lord Christ. *)

According to John. John 18:1-38.

On the Sunday Misericordias Domini. *)

John 10:12-16. I am a good shepherd; a good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. But a hireling that is not a shepherd, that owneth not the sheep, seeth the wolf coming, and

On the Sunday Jubilate. *)

John 16:16-23. Over a little one ye shall not see me; but over a little one ye shall see me: for I go unto the Father. Then said some of his disciples one to another, What is this

On Sunday Cantate. *)

John 16:5-15. But now I go unto him that sent me: and none of you asked me, Whither goest thou? but because I spake these things unto you, your heart was filled with sorrow. But I

On the day of the Ascension of the Lord. *)

Marc. 16, 14-20. Last of all, when they sat at meat, he manifested himself, and rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him rise

On Sunday Exaudi. *)

John 15:26 to 16:4. But when the Comforter comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me. And ye also

On the Sunday of Trinity. *)

John 3:1-13. Now there was a man among the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler among the Jews; who came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Master, we know that thou art a teache

Short content of the gospel Joh. 3. by Nicodemus.

The main content of this gospel instructs us about true righteousness, that is, how to become children of God, obtain forgiveness of sins and eternal life. The most distinguished c

The other Sunday after Trinity. *)

Luc. 14:16-24. And he said unto him, There was a man that made a great supper, and invited many. And sent forth his servant at the hour of supper, to say unto them that were bidden

On the fourth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Luc. 6:36-42. Therefore, be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will b

On the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Luc. 17, 11-19. And it came to pass, as he journeyed toward Jerusalem, he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And when he was come into a market, ten leprous men met h

On the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Matth. 9, 1-8. Then he got into the ship and crossed over again and came to his city. And, behold, they brought unto him a sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their f

On the twentieth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Matth. 22, 1-14. And Jesus answered and spake unto them again in parables, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a king that made a marriage for his son: and he sent forth his

On the twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Matth. 9, 18-26. And as he spake these things unto them, behold, one of the chief came and fell down before him, and said, Lord, my daughter is now dead; but come and lay thy hand

Some more sermons of D. M. Luther,

so first sent in, and here attached.

On the Sunday after Christmas Day. *)

Luc. 2, 33-40. And his father and mother marveled at the things spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this man is set for a fall and a risi

On Palm Day. *)

About the future of Christ, how to recognize Christ, also interpretation, what the gospel is. Matth. 21, 1-9.

On the first Sunday after Trinity. *)

From the damned rich man, and the blessed poor Lazarus. Luc. 16, 19-31.

Sermon from St. Antonio Eremita,

Held at Wittenberg, Anno 1522.*) Hail and blessings to the reader!

On the seventeenth Sunday after Trinity.

At the consecration of the castle church at Torgau held on. 5. October 1544.*) To the Sublime, Highborn Princes and Lords, Mr. Johann Friedrich and Mr. Johann Wilhelm, brothers, Du

The 84th Psalm.

It is a psalm of consolation, glorifying God's word above all things, and provoking us that we should gladly lack all good things, honor, power, joy, and pleasure, that we may keep

First wedding sermon on Hebr. 13, 4. *)

First impression, from the year 1531. 1. I will now speak a little about the conjugal life and state, because enough was written about it before; but it is also one of the most nec

First wedding sermon on Hebr. 13, 4.

Second printing, from the year 1536. Although I have often preached and written about the marital state and life before, I will now, in honor of the wedding, also speak a little ab

Second wedding sermon on Eph. 5, 22-33. *)

Because we are now in the time in which the Easter feast of the joyful resurrection of the Lord Christ is still celebrated, and it is now proper to preach also about the wedding, i

Two sermons on 1 Thess. 4, 13-18.

At Elector Frederick of Saxony's funeral held at Wittenberg on May 10, 1525.*)

The first sermon. Second printing.*)

(1) Because it is God's good pleasure that our dear sovereign and head has died and now lies there (over which death all who are his members and subjects should bear grief and be s

The Second Sermon. First printing.

About the previous text. (1) Yesterday, my friends, we heard how the apostle Paul consoles Christians concerning those who die Christian deaths; that the consolation is to close th

The Second sermon. Second impression.*)

1. Yesterday we heard, dear friends, how the holy apostle Paul comforts the Christians who mourn and grieve over their dead, namely: That they should have thoughts of them, not as

B. Two sermons on 1 Thess. 4, 13-18.

At the funeral of Prince John of Saxony, held at Wittenberg.*) 1 Thess. 4, 13-18.

The Second sermon.

About the previous text. Since we are still in the week of mourning and have begun to comfort ourselves with God's word from St. Paul's epistle, we now want to talk a little furthe

Word Index

the Hebrew, Greek and Latin words explained in the eleventh and twelfth volumes of Luther's Sämmtliche Schriften. 1. Hebrew word register.

Scripture Index

Containing the scriptural passages explained in the eleventh and twelfth volumes of Luther's Sämmtliche Schriften. The scripture passages marked with an * are sermon texts.

Subject Index.

eleventh and twelfth volumes of Luther's Sämmtliche Schriften. Abba. A light, childlike word, is called: Dear Father XII, 793.

Dyer. Often means: clothes cleaner XII, 1269.

Fables. Of the wolf and the nightingale XII, 1045. Papist fables: that Mary wrapped Christ in Joseph's pants XI, 123; of Christ's skirts XI, 282. Falling. Even the best can fall, e

Ragging. What H. be XII, 1072.

Ragging. What H. be XII, 1072. Halle. Luther advises the council of H. to expel the monks XII, 1150. ff.

John. I. The name is called grace or favor XI, 182.

Jacobus. 1 The apostle. Cousin of Christ XI, 2337. history and legend XI, 2332.; whether he came to Compostel in Spain XII, 2332.; his grave at Compostel, a place of pilgrimage XI,

Nabathaeans. Punished ingratitude with death XII, 938.

Nabathaeans. Punished ingratitude with death XII, 938. Neighbors. Gerathen leicht in Streit XII, 1992. 2006. f. Following. "Following Christ" XI, 2081. f.

Head of the school. The parish priest XII, 1968.

Head of the school. The parish priest XII, 1968. Authority. I. The secular O. 1. essence of the O. O. is, who has power, whether with right or wrong XI, 1813.

II. Spirit. What it is XI, 641; beware of it XI, 641; pray against it XI, 646.

Pabst. 1. the pope. His power is not Christian XII, 1116; has his power from the devil XII, 1295. f.; as he has abused the spiritual power XI, 796. f.. Has fallen by security XI, 5

Zacchaeus. A rich tax collector XI, 2414. ff; recognized his unworthiness XI, 2416.

Zacharias. Barachiä son: whether he was Barachiä son XI, 210.; killed by king Joas XI, 208. John the Baptist's father: no father has well had such joy as he had in his child XI, 22