Luke 9
1 And he called together the twelve, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
And calling the twelve, He gave to them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases.
2 And he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to heal.
And He sent them to preach 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 staff, nor valise, nor bread, nor silver; nor to have two coats.
4 And into whatever house ye enter, there abide, and from it take your departure.
And into whatsoever house you may eaten there abide, and go out from thence.
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.
And so many as may not receive you, going out from that city, knock off the dust of your feet for a testimony against them.
6 And they departed, and went through the towns publishing the glad tidings, and performing cures everywhere.
And going out, they continued to go through the villages, everywhere preaching the gospel, and healing.
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;
And Herod the tetrarch heard all things which were wrought by Him; and was at a loss, because it was said by some, that John is 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 has appeared; and by others that one of the old prophets is arisen.
9 But Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
And Herod said, I beheaded John: but who is this, concerning whom I hear these things? And he was seeking 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.
And the apostles having returned, expounded unto Him how many things they did. And taking them He departed privately into a desert place, belonging to the city 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.
And the multitudes having found out, followed Him And receiving them, He spoke to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those having need of 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.
And the day began to decline; and the twelve coming to Him, said, Send away the multitude, in order that having gone into the surrounding villages and countries, they may lodge, and find food: because we are here in a desert place.
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.
And He said to them, You give them to eat. And they said, There is not to us more than five loaves and two fishes; if not having gone we must purchase victuals for all this people.
14 They were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them lie down in companies of fifty.
For the men were about five thousand. And He said to His disciples, Have them sit down in companies, about fifty.
15 And they did so, and made them all lie down.
And they did thus, and made all sit down.
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.
And taking the five loaves and two fishes, looking up to heaven, He blessed them; and He broke, and gave to the disciples to dispense to the multitude.
17 And they ate, and were all filled; and what remained to them of fragments was taken up, twelve baskets.
And they all ate and were filled: and that which remained to them of the fragments, were taken up, twelve baskets.
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?
It came to pass, while He was praying alone, His disciples came to Him. And He asked them, saying, Whom do the multitudes say that I am?
19 And they answering said, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets hath risen.
They responding said, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen.
20 And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
And He said to them, But whom do you say that I am? And Peter responding said, The Christ of God.
21 But he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no one;
And having charged them, He commanded them to tell it 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, That it behooved the Son of man to suffer many things, and to be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes and to be killed, and to rise the third day.
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.
And He spoke to all, If any one wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, 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.
For whosoever may wish to save his soul shall lose it; and whosoever may lose his soul for my sake, he shall save it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit himself?
For what is a man profited, gaining the whole world, and losing or forfeiting himself?
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.
For whosoever may be ashamed of me and my words, the Son of man will be ashamed of him, when He may come in His glory, and that of the Father, and that 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.
And truly I say unto you, There are some of those standing here, who may not taste of death, until they may 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.
And it came to pass after these discourses, about eight days, and taking Peter and John and James, He went up into 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 it came to pass while He was praying, the appearance of His countenance was changed, and His raiment shining white.
30 And lo! two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah;
And behold two men were 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.
who being seen in glory, was speaking of His departure which He was about to perfect 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.
And Peter and those who were along with Him, were burdened with sleep. And having watched through the night, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing 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.
It came to pass when 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 Elijah: not knowing what he says.
34 But as he was saying this, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
And he speaking these things there was a cloud, and it overshadowed them; and they were afraid while they were entering into the cloud.
35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, “This is my chosen Son; hear him.”
And there was a voice from the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear ye Him. And while the voice is heard, Jesus is found alone.
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.
And they were silent, and they told no one during those days any of those things which 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.
And it came to pass, on the following day, they having come down from the mountain, a multitude 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 behold, a man from the multitude cried out, saying, Teacher, I pray thee look upon my son, because he is to me an only child:
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 behold, the spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; and he convulses him with foam, and scarcely departs from him, contorting him.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out, and they could not.
And I besought thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were not able.
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.
And Jesus responding said, O ye faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? Bring your son hither.
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.
And he yet coming, the demon dashed him down and convulsed him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the child, and gave him 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,
And all were astonished at the majesty of God. And all being astonished at all 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.
You place these words in your ears: for the Son of 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.
And they did not understand this word, and it was hidden from them, in order that they should not understand it: and they were afraid to ask Him concerning this word.
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.
And a dispute came in among them, as to which one of them might be the greater.
47 And Jesus knowing the reasoning of their heart, took a child and set him by his side,
And Jesus seeing the dispute of their heart, taking a little child, He placed it by Himself,
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, Whosoever may receive this little child in my name receives me; and whosoever may receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is least among you all, the same shall 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.
And John responding said, Master, we saw one casting out the demons in thy 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.
And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for whosoever is not against us is on our side.
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.
And it came to pass while the days of His taking up were being fulfilled, and He turned 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 before His face. And they going forward, entered into a city of the Samaritans, in order to prepare for Him;
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as if he were going to Jerusalem.
and they did not receive Him, because His face was going toward 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?
And the disciples James and John, seeing, said, Lord, do you wish that we may command fire to descend from heaven and consume them?
55 But he turned and rebuked them.
And He turning, rebuked them.
56 And they went to another village.
And they went into another village.
57 And as they were traveling on the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wherever thou goest.
And they going on the way, a certain one said to Him, Lord, I will follow thee wheresoever thou mayest 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.
And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not a place where He may recline His head.
59 And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Suffer me first to go and bury my father.
And He said to another, Follow thou me. And he said, Lord, permit me first having gone away to 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.
And Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead; but thou having gone away 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 said to Him, Lord, I will follow thee; but first permit me to bid adieu to those at my own home.
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.
And Jesus said to him, No one putting his hand to the plow, and looking back, is worthy of the kingdom of God.
