Luke 9
1 And he called together the twelve, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
Then He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure diseases;
2 And he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to heal.
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 journey, neither a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money, nor have two coats apiece.
And He said to them: “Take nothing for the journey—neither staffs nor knapsack nor bread nor money, neither have two tunics apiece.
4 And into whatever house ye enter, there abide, and from it take your departure.
Whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there.
5 And whoever shall not receive you, shake off, when ye leave that city, even the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.
But as many as do not receive you, when you depart from that town, shake off even the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”
6 And they departed, and went through the towns publishing the glad tidings, and performing cures everywhere.
So they set out and went around, village by village, evangelizing and healing everywhere.
7 And Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was taking place, and was perplexed; because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead;
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things being done by Him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,
8 and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets had risen.
and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the ancient prophets had arisen.
9 But Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
But Herod said, “John I beheaded; so who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he started trying to see Him.
10 And the apostles returned and told him what they had done; and taking them with him, he withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida.
When the Apostles returned they reported to Him all that they had done. Then He took them and withdrew privately to a deserted place belonging to a town called Bethsaida.
11 But the multitudes, when they knew it, followed him; and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.
But the crowds, being aware, followed Him. So He received them and started speaking to them about the Kingdom of God, and He cured those who needed healing.
12 And when the day began to decline, the twelve came and said to him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages around, and the open country, and lodge, and get food; for we are here in a desert place.
Now when the day began to decline, the Twelve approached and said to Him, “Dismiss the crowd, so that they may go to the surrounding villages and their farms, lodge and find food; because we are in a deserted place here.”
13 But he said to them, Do ye give them food. And they said, We have not more than five loaves and two fishes, unless we ourselves should go and buy food for l all these people.
But He said to them, “You feed them!” So they said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd”
14 They were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them lie down in companies of fifty.
(there were about five thousand men). But He said to His disciples, “Make them recline in groups of fifty!”
15 And they did so, and made them all lie down.
They did so, making them all recline.
16 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and broke and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude.
Then He 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 multitude.
17 And they ate, and were all filled; and what remained to them of fragments was taken up, twelve baskets.
So they all ate and were filled, and twelve baskets of the pieces they left were taken up.
18 And it came to pass as he was in a private place praying, that his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?
Now it happened, as He was alone praying, that the disciples joined Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the crowds say I am?”
19 And they answering said, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets hath risen.
In answer they said, “John the Baptizer, but others say ‘Elijah,’ while others that one of the ancient prophets has arisen.”
20 And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
Then He said to them, “But you, who do you say that I am?” In answer Peter said, “The Christ of God!”
21 But he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no one;
But He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one,
22 saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be put to death, and rise again on the third day.
saying, “The Son of the Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.”
23 And he said to all, If any one chooseth to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Then He said to everyone: “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow me.
24 For whoever chooseth to save his life, will lose it; and whoever loseth his life for my sake, he will save it.
Because whoever desires to ‘save’ his life will waste it, but whoever ‘wastes’ his life for my sake, he will save it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit himself?
Further, what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, yet wastes or forfeits his very self?
26 For whoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed, when be cometh in his glory, and that of his Father, and of the holy angels.
Yes, whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of the Man will be ashamed of Him, whenever He comes in the glory—His, and the Father's, and of the holy angels.
27 And I tell you in truth, that there are some of those standing here who will not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God.
However, I tell you truly: there are some standing here who will certainly not taste death until they see the Kingdom of God!”
28 And it came to pass about eight days after this discourse, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.
Now about eight days after these words, it happened that He took along Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was changed, and his raiment became white and glistening.
And as He prayed, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing dazzling white.
30 And lo! two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah;
And then, two men started talking with Him, who were Moses and Elijah;
31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
they appeared in glory and were explaining His ‘departure’, that He was about to bring to fruition in Jerusalem.
32 But Peter and those who were with him were weighed down with sleep. But when they awoke, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
Now Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; but becoming fully awake, they saw His glory, and the two men who stood with Him.
33 And it came to pass as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah; —not knowing what he said.
Then it happened: as they were parting from Him, Peter said to Jesus: “Master, it is good for us to be here” and “Should we make three shelters: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah?”—not knowing what he was saying.
34 But as he was saying this, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
But as he was saying this a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they became afraid as they entered the cloud.
35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, “This is my chosen Son; hear him.”
And a Voice came out of the cloud, saying: “This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him!”
36 And when the voice had come, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it secret, and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
When the Voice had ceased, Jesus was found alone. (They kept quiet and told no one in those days any of the things they had seen.)
37 And it came to pass that on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
Now it happened on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, that a large crowd met Him.
38 And lo! a man from the multitude cried out, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee, look upon my son, for he is my only child;
And then, a man from the crowd called out, saying: “Teacher, I beg you, look upon my son, for he is my only begotten.
39 and lo! a spirit seizeth him, and suddenly crieth out, and convulseth him so that he foameth, and it departeth from him hardly, taking away all his strength.
And oh, a spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams, and it convulses him with foaming, and it hardly departs from him, destroying him!
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out, and they could not.
And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.”
41 And Jesus answering said, O unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? Bring thy son hither.
Then in answer Jesus said: “O unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and put up with you (pl)? Bring your (sg) son here!”
42 And while he was yet coming, the demon threw him down, and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him to his father.
But while he was still coming the demon threw him down and convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the child, and gave him back to his father.
43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they were all wondering at all the things which he did, he said to his disciples,
Everyone was amazed at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples,
44 As for you, let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is about to be delivered up into the hands of men.
“Let these words sink into your ears, because the Son of the Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.”
45 But they knew not the meaning of these words, and it was hidden from them, that they might not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about these words.
But they did not understand this saying; indeed it was concealed from them, in order that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.
Then an argument started among them as to which of them would be the greatest.
47 And Jesus knowing the reasoning of their heart, took a child and set him by his side,
So Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their heart, took a little child and had him stand beside Him,
48 and said to them, Whoever receiveth this child in my name, receiveth me; and whoever receiveth me, receiveth him who sent me. For he that is least among you all, he is great.
and said to them: “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me receives Him who sent me. Further, he who is least among all of you, he will be great.”
49 And John answering said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name, and we forbade him, because he doth not follow in our company.
Then John reacted by saying, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.”
50 But Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against you is for you.
So Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid, because he who is not against us is for us.”
51 And it came to pass, when the time was near for his being received up, that he himself steadily set his face to go to Jerusalem.
Now it happened, as the days for His Ascension approached, that He set His face to go to Jerusalem,
52 And he sent messengers before him; and they went and entered a city of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
and He sent messengers ahead of Him. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for Him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as if he were going to Jerusalem.
But they did not receive Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
54 And the disciples James and John, on seeing it, said, Lord, wilt thou have us bid fire come down from heaven, and consume them?
Well, when His disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven and consume them, just like Elijah did?”
55 But he turned and rebuked them.
But He turned and rebuked them saying: “You do not know of what sort of spirit you are.
56 And they went to another village.
Further, the Son of the Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save.” And they went to another village.
57 And as they were traveling on the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wherever thou goest.
Now as they journeyed on the road, it happened that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow you wherever you go.”
58 And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have lodging-places; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
So Jesus said to him, “The foxes have dens and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of the Man has no place to lay His head.”
59 And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Then He said to another, “Follow me!” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.”
60 And he said to him, Let the dead bury their own dead; but go thou and carry the tidings of the kingdom of God.
Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the Kingdom of God.”
61 And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to those who are in my house.
And another also said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first allow me to bid farewell to those who are at my house.”
62 And Jesus said to him, No one who looketh back after putting his hand to the plough 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 suitable for the Kingdom of God.”
