Luke 9
1 And he called together the twelve, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
THEN calling his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure 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 staffs, nor satchel, nor bread, nor money, nor have two coats each.
4 And into whatever house ye enter, there abide, and from it take your departure.
And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence go out.
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 whosoever shall not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the dust from 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 they went forth, and passed through the villages, preaching the gospel, and performing cures 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;
Then Herod the tetrarch heard of all things that were done by him; and he was in much distraction of mind, because it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead:
8 and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets had risen.
and of some that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the ancient prophets was risen again.
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, John I beheaded; but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he sought 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 when the apostles returned, they told him what they had done. And taking them, he withdrew 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.
But when the multitudes knew it, they followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure.
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 the day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him, said, Dismiss the multitude, that going away into the villages and farms round about, they may lodge and find provision; for here we are 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.
Then he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves, and two fishes; unless we go somewhere and buy provisions for all this multitude:
14 They were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them lie down in companies of fifty.
for there were about five thousand men. Then said he to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties each in companies.
15 And they did so, and made them all lie down.
And they did so: and they made them 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 the two fishes, looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave 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.
And they did all eat, and were filled; and there were taken up of the fragments which were more than enough for them, 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?
And it came to pass, as he had been praying in retirement, his disciples were with him, and he asked them, Who 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.
And they answering said, John the Baptist; but some Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
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 who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering said, The Messiah of God.
21 But he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no one;
And strictly charging them, he commanded, that they should tell no man this:
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 man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be put to death, and on the third day rise again.
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 said unto them, If any man will 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 would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall preserve it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit himself?
For what advantage hath a man in gaining all the would, if he destroy himself, or be punished with the loss of life?
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 shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and his 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.
And I tell you of a certainty, there are some of those who stand here, who shall not taste death, till 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.
And it was about eight days after these discourses, that taking Peter, and John, and James, he went up into a 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, as he was at prayer, that the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment white and refulgent.
30 And lo! two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah;
And, lo! two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elias:
31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory, and mentioned his departure, which he was ready to accomplish at 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.
But Peter and they who were with him were weighed down with sleep: but when they awoke, they beheld his glory, and the two men who were standing with them.
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.
And it came to pass, as they were departing from him, Peter said unto Jesus, it is well that we are here, and we will make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said.
34 But as he was saying this, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
And as he was thus speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them: and they were afraid as 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 a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son; hear 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.
And when the voice ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days a word of the 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 next day, when they came down from the mountain, a great 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 among the multitude cried out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, 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, behold! a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out, and they could not.
And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and 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 Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation! how long shall I be with you, how long shall I bear with you? bring hither thy son.
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 while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the child; and restored 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 they were all struck with amazement at the mighty power of God. And while they were all wondering at 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.
Keep ye these sayings in your ears; for the Son of man shall 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 understood not that declaration, and it was hid from them, that they should not comprehend its meaning: and they were afraid to ask him concerning that saying.
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.
Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest.
47 And Jesus knowing the reasoning of their heart, took a child and set him by his side,
But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,
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 unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he 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.
Then John addressing him said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not 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 he that 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.
And it came to pass, as the days hastened to their period when he should be received up to glory, that he resolutely 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 sent messengers before his face; and they advancing entered into a Samaritan village, to make preparation for him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as if he were going to Jerusalem.
And they would not admit him, because his face was directed to 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 when the disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, just as Elias did?
55 But he turned and rebuked them.
And turning to them, he reproved them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of:
56 And they went to another village.
for the Son of man came not to destroy men’s lives, but to preserve them. And he proceeded to another village.
57 And as they were traveling on the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wherever thou goest.
And it came to pass, as they were walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
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 holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay 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 me. And he said, Lord, permit me first to return home, and put my father in his grave.
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 unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach 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.
Then said another, I will follow thee, Lord, but give me leave first to bid adieu to those 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 unto him, No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.
