Luke 9
1 And having called together the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases,
Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to heal diseases,
2 and sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
and he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
3 And he said to them, Take nothing for the way, neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; nor to have two body-coats apiece.
He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, neither staffs, knapsack, bread, nor money; and bring only one tunic each.
4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide and thence go forth.
Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that place.
5 And as many as may not receive you, going forth from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a witness against them.
If any will not receive you, shake off the very dust from your feet as you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”
6 And going forth they passed through the villages, announcing the glad tidings and healing everywhere.
So they set out and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.
7 And Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things which were done [by him], and was in perplexity, because it was said by some that John was risen from among [the] dead,
Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that Jesus was doing, and he was greatly perplexed, because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead,
8 and by some that Elias had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.
others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and others were saying that one of the ancient prophets had risen.
9 And Herod said, John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things? and he sought to see him.
But Herod said, “John I beheaded; who then is this man about whom I hear such things?” So he was looking for an opportunity to see him.
10 And the apostles having returned related to him whatever they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart into [a desert place of] a city called Bethsaida.
When the apostles returned, they told Jesus about all they had done. Then he took them along and withdrew privately to a desolate place belonging to a town called Bethsaida.
11 But the crowds knowing [it] followed him; and he received them and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and cured those that had need of healing.
But when the crowds found out about it, they followed him. So he welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who had need of healing.
12 But the day began to decline, and the twelve came and said to him, Send away the crowd that they may go into the villages around, and [into] the fields, and lodge and find victuals, for here we are in a desert place.
As the day began to draw to a close, the twelve came up and said to Jesus, “Send the crowd away so that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and provisions, for we are in a desolate place here.”
13 And he said to them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have not more than five loaves and two fishes, unless we should go and buy food for all this people;
But he said to them, “You give them something to eat.” They said, “We have only five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for this entire group of people.”
14 for they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down in companies by fifties.
(For there were about five thousand men.) Then he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of fifty each.”
15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.
The disciples did so, and had everyone sit down.
16 And taking the five loaves and the two fishes, looking up to heaven he blessed them, and broke and gave to the disciples to set before the crowd.
Then Jesus took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
17 And they all ate and were filled; and there was taken up of what had remained over and above to them in fragments twelve hand-baskets.
They all ate and were filled, and what was left over was picked up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
18 And it came to pass as he was praying alone, his disciples were with him, and he asked them saying, Who do the crowds say that I am?
Once when Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?”
19 But they answering said, John the baptist; but others, Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets has risen again.
They answered, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others say that one of the ancient prophets has risen.”
20 And he said to them, But ye, who do ye say that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
21 But, earnestly charging them, he enjoined [them] to say this to no man,
Jesus then warned them and instructed them to tell this to no one,
22 saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.
saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and he must be killed and on the third day rise again.”
23 And he said to [them] all, If any one will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me;
Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
24 for whosoever shall desire to save his life shall lose it, but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, he shall save it.
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
25 For what shall a man profit if he shall have gained the whole world, and have destroyed, or come under the penalty of the loss of himself?
For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself?
26 For whosoever shall have been ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he shall come in his glory, and [in that] of the Father, and of the holy angels.
If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and the holy angels.
27 But I say unto you of a truth, There are some of those standing here who shall not taste death until they shall have seen the kingdom of God.
But truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will certainly not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.”
28 And it came to pass after these words, about eight days, that taking Peter and John and James he went up into a mountain to pray.
About eight days after he had spoken these words, he took Peter, John, and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.
29 And as he prayed the fashion of his countenance became different and his raiment white [and] effulgent.
As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white.
30 And lo, two men talked with him, who were Moses and Elias,
And behold, two men were talking with him; they were Moses and Elijah,
31 who, appearing in glory, spoke of his departure which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory and were speaking about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment in Jerusalem.
32 But Peter and those with him were oppressed with sleep: but having fully awoke up they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.
Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.
33 And it came to pass as they departed from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
As the men were parting from Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for yoʋ, one for Moses, and one for Elijah,” not knowing what he was saying.
34 But as he was saying these things, there came a cloud and overshadowed them, and they feared as they entered into the cloud:
But as he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
35 and there was a voice out of the cloud saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
Then a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him!”
36 And as the voice was [heard] Jesus was found alone: and they kept silence, and told no one in those days any of the things they had seen.
When the voice finished speaking, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept silent and did not tell anyone in those days about any of the things they had seen.
37 And it came to pass on the following day, when they came down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
38 And lo, a man from the crowd cried out saying, Teacher, I beseech thee look upon my son, for he is mine only child:
And behold, a man from among the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg yoʋ to look at my son, for he is my one and only child.
39 and behold, a spirit takes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it tears him with foaming, and with difficulty departs from him after crushing him.
A spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; it convulses him so that he foams at the mouth. It hardly ever leaves him alone, bruising him severely.
40 And I besought thy disciples that they might cast him out, and they could not.
I begged yoʋr disciples to cast it out, but they could not.”
41 And Jesus answering said, O unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you and suffer you? Bring hither thy son.
Jesus answered, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring yoʋr son here.”
42 But as he was yet coming, the demon tore him and dragged him all together. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child and gave him back to his father.
Now as the boy was approaching, the demon threw him down and shook him with convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
43 And all were astonished at the glorious greatness of God. And as all wondered at all the things which [Jesus] did, he said to his disciples,
And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while everyone was marveling at all that Jesus had done, he said to his disciples,
44 Do ye let these words sink into your ears. For the Son of man is about to be delivered into men's hands.
“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered up into the hands of men.”
45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them that they should not perceive it. And they feared to ask him concerning this saying.
But they did not understand what this meant. It was concealed from them, so that they could not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.
46 And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be [the] greatest of them.
Now an argument arose among the disciples as to which of them was greater.
47 And Jesus, seeing the reasoning of their heart, having taken a little child set it by him,
But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and placed him by his side.
48 and said to them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me, and whosoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is the least among you all, he is great.
Then he said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who will be great.”
49 And John answering said, Master, we saw some one casting out demons in thy name, and we forbad him, because he follows not with us.
John responded, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in yoʋr name, and we told him to stop because he does not follow us.”
50 And Jesus said to him, Forbid [him] not, for he that is not against you is for you.
But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him, for whoever is not against us is for us.”
51 And it came to pass when the days of his receiving up were fulfilled, that he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.
Now when the days were approaching for Jesus' ascension, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
52 And he sent messengers before his face. And having gone they entered into a village of the Samaritans that they might make ready for him.
He sent messengers on ahead, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make preparations for him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was [turned as] going to Jerusalem.
But the people there refused to welcome him, because his face was set to go to Jerusalem.
54 And his disciples James and John seeing [it] said, Lord, wilt thou that we speak [that] fire come down from heaven and consume them, as also Elias did?
When his disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do yoʋ want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just like Elijah did?”
55 But turning he rebuked them [and said, Ye know not of what spirit ye are].
But he turned and rebuked them, saying, “You do not know what kind of spirit you belong to.
56 And they went to another village.
For the Son of Man did not come to destroy people's lives but to save them.” And they went on to another village.
57 And it came to pass as they went in the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wheresoever thou goest, Lord.
As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow yoʋ wherever yoʋ go, Lord.”
58 And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes and the birds of the heaven roosting-places, but the Son of man has not where he may lay his head.
Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”
59 And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, allow me to go first and bury my father.
Then Jesus said to another man, “Follow me.” But the man said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.”
60 But Jesus said to him, Suffer the dead to bury their own dead, but do thou go and announce the kingdom of God.
Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. But yoʋ go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
61 And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord, but first allow me to bid adieu to those at my house.
Still another said, “I will follow yoʋ, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to my family.”
62 But Jesus said to him, No one having laid his hand on [the] plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God.
But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
