Luke 10
1 And after these things the Lord appointed also other seventy-two: and he sent them two and two before his face into every city and place whither he himself was to come.
After this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them before Him, by twos, to go to every town or place which He Himself intended to visit.
2 And he said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send labourers into his harvest.
And He addressed them thus: "The harvest is abundant, but the reapers are few: therefore entreat the Owner of the harvest to send out more reapers into His fields. And now go.
3 Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves.
Remember that I am sending you out as lambs into the midst of wolves.
4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes; and salute no man by the way.
Carry no purse, bag, nor change of shoes; and salute no one on your way."
5 Into whatsoever house you enter, first say: Peace be to this house.
"Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house!'
6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you.
And if there is a lover of peace there, your peace shall rest upon it; otherwise come back upon you.
7 And in the same house, remain, eating and drinking such things as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house.
And in that same house stay, eating and drinking at their table; for the labourer deserves his wages. Do not move from one house to another.
8 And into what city soever you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you.
"And whatever town you come to and they receive you, eat what they put before you.
9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Cure the sick in that town, and tell them, "'The Kingdom of God is now at your door.'
10 But into whatsoever city you enter, and they receive you not, going forth into the streets thereof, say:
"But whatever town you come to and they will not receive you, go out into the broader streets and say,
11 Even the very dust of your city that cleaveth to us, we wipe off against you. Yet know this, that the kingdom of God is at hand.
"'The very dust of your town that hangs about us we wipe off as a protest. Only be sure of this, that the Kingdom of God is close at hand.'
12 I say to you, it shall be more tolerable at that day for Sodom, than for that city.
"I tell you that it will be more endurable for Sodom on the great day than for that town.
13 Woe to thee, Corozain, woe to thee, Bethsaida. For if in Tyre and Sidon had been wrought the mighty works that have been wrought in you, they would have done penance long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
"Alas for thee, Chorazin! Alas for thee, Bethsaida! For had the miracles been performed in Tyre and Sidon which have been performed in you, long ere now they would have repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgement, than for you.
However, for Tyre and Sidon it will be more endurable at the Judgement than for you.
15 And thou, Capharnaum, which art exalted unto heaven, thou shalt be thrust down to hell. (Hadēs g86)
And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be lifted high as Heaven? Thou shalt be driven down as low as Hades. (Hadēs g86)
16 He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me.
"He who listens to you listens to me; and he who disregards you disregards me, and he who disregards me disregards Him who sent me."
17 And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying: Lord, the devils also are subject to us in thy name.
When the Seventy returned, they exclaimed joyfully, "Master, even the demons submit to us when we utter your name."
18 And he said to them: I saw Satan like lightening falling from heaven.
"I saw Satan fall like a lightning-flash out of Heaven," He replied.
19 Behold, I have given you power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and upon all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall hurt you.
"I have given you power to tread serpents and scorpions underfoot, and to trample on all the power of the Enemy; and in no case shall anything do you harm.
20 But yet rejoice not in this, that spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice in this, that your names are written in heaven.
Nevertheless rejoice not at this, that the spirits submit to you; but rejoice that your names are registered in Heaven."
21 In that same hour, he rejoiced in the Holy Ghost, and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to little ones. Yea, Father, for so it hath seemed good in thy sight.
On that same occasion Jesus was filled by the Holy Spirit with rapturous joy. "I give Thee fervent thanks," He exclaimed, "O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from sages and men of understanding, and hast revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for such has been Thy gracious will.
22 All things are delivered to me by my Father; and no one knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and to whom the Son will reveal him.
All things are delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is but the Father, nor who the Father is but the Son, and he to whom the Son may choose to reveal Him."
23 And turning to his disciples, he said: Blessed are the eyes that see the things which you see.
And He turned towards His disciples and said to them apart, "Blessed are the eyes which see what you see!
24 For I say to you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things that you see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things that you hear, and have not heard them.
For I tell you that many Prophets and kings have desired to see the things you see, and have not seen them, and to hear the things you hear, and have not heard them."
25 And behold a certain lawyer stood up, tempting him, and saying, Master, what must I do to possess eternal life? (aiōnios g166)
Then an expounder of the Law stood up to test Him with a question. "Rabbi," he asked, "what shall I do to inherit the Life of the Ages?" (aiōnios g166)
26 But he said to him: What is written in the law? how readest thou?
"Go to the Law," said Jesus; "what is written there? how does it read?"
27 He answering, said: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind: and thy neighbour as thyself.
"'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God,'" he replied, "'with thy whole heart, thy whole soul, thy whole strength, and thy whole mind; and thy fellow man as much as thyself.'"
28 And he said to him: Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
"A right answer," said Jesus; "do that, and you shall live."
29 But he willing to justify himself, said to Jesus: And who is my neighbour?
But he, desiring to justify himself, said, "But what is meant by my 'fellow man'?"
30 And Jesus answering, said: A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, who also stripped him, and having wounded him went away, leaving him half dead.
Jesus replied, "A man was once on his way down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell among robbers, who after both stripping and beating him went away, leaving him half dead.
31 And it chanced, that a certain priest went down the same way: and seeing him, passed by.
Now a priest happened to be going down that way, and on seeing him passed by on the other side.
32 In like manner also a Levite, when he was near the place and saw him, passed by.
In like manner a Levite also came to the place, and seeing him passed by on the other side.
33 But a certain Samaritan being on his journey, came near him; and seeing him, was moved with compassion.
But a certain Samaritan, being on a journey, came where he lay, and seeing him was moved with pity.
34 And going up to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and setting him upon his own beast, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
He went to him, and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. Then placing him on his own mule he brought him to an inn, where he bestowed every care on him.
35 And the next day he took out two pence, and gave to the host, and said: Take care of him; and whatsoever thou shalt spend over and above, I, at my return, will repay thee.
The next day he took out two shillings and gave them to the innkeeper. "'Take care of him,' he said, 'and whatever further expense you are put to, I will repay it you at my next visit.'
36 Which of these three, in thy opinion, was neighbour to him that fell among the robbers?
"Which of those three seems to you to have acted like a fellow man to him who fell among the robbers?"
37 But he said: He that shewed mercy to him. And Jesus said to him: Go, and do thou in like manner.
"The one who showed him pity," he replied. "Go," said Jesus, "and act in the same way."
38 Now it came to pass as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house.
As they pursued their journey He came to a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed Him to her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting also at the Lord’s feet, heard his word.
She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching.
40 But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? speak to her therefore, that she help me.
Martha meanwhile was busy and distracted in waiting at table, and she came and said, "Master, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do all the waiting? Tell her to assist me."
41 And the Lord answering, said to her: Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and art troubled about many things:
"Martha, Martha," replied Jesus, "you are anxious and worried about a multitude of things;
42 But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
and yet only one thing is really necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion and she shall not be deprived of it."
