Luke 9
1 And he called together the twelve, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
Jesus, having convened the twelve, 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 sent them to proclaim the Reign 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, Provide nothing for your journey; nor staves, nor bag, nor bread, nor silver, nor two coats apiece;
4 And into whatever house ye enter, there abide, and from it take your departure.
and continue in whatever house you are received into, till you leave the place.
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 wheresoever they will not receive you, shake even the dust off your feet, as a protestation against them.
6 And they departed, and went through the towns publishing the glad tidings, and performing cures everywhere.
They accordingly departed, and traveled through the villages, publishing the good tidings, 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;
Now Herod, the tetrarch, having heard of all that Jesus had done, was perplexed; because some said, 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 some, Elijah has appeared; and others, One of the ancient prophets is 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 was desirous 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.
Now, the Apostles having returned, reported to Jesus all that they had done: and he, taking them with him, retired privately to a desert belonging to the city of 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 multitude, having known it, followed him; and he, receiving them, spoke to them concerning the Reign of God; and he healed those who had 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.
When the day began to decline, the twelve, accosting him, said, Dismiss the people, that they may go to the nearest towns and villages, and provide themselves lodging and food; for we are in a desert.
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.
He answered, Supply them yourselves with food. They replied, We have only five loaves and two fishes; unless we go and buy 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 they were about five thousand men. Then he said to his disciples, Make them recline in parties; fifty in a party.
15 And they did so, and made them all lie down.
And 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 fishes; and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke them, and gave them to his disciples, to set before the multitudes.
17 And they ate, and were all filled; and what remained to them of fragments was taken up, twelve baskets.
And they all did eat and were satisfied; and took up twelve baskets full of fragments.
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?
Afterward, Jesus having withdrawn from the multitude to pray, apart with his disciples, asked them, saying, Who do people 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 answered, John the Immerser; others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the ancient 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.
He said to them, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered, The Messiah of God.
21 But he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no one;
Then, having strictly charged them, he prohibited them from telling this to any person;
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.
adding, The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and rise again 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.
Moreover, he said to all the people, If any man will come under my guidance, let him renounce himself, and take 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 save his life, shall lose it; and whosoever will lose his life for my sake, shall save it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit himself?
What will it profit a man to gain the whole world, with the forfeit or ruin of 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 shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in that of the Father, 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.
I assure you, that there are some standing here, who shall not taste death till they see the Reign 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.
About eight days after this discourse, he took with him Peter, and John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.
29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was changed, and his raiment became white and glistening.
While he prayed, the appearance of his countenance was changed, and his raiment contracted a dazzling whiteness.
30 And lo! two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah;
And, behold, two men of a glorious aspect, Moses and Elijah,
31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
conversed with him, and spoke of the departure which he was 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.
Now, Peter, and those that were with him, were overpowered with sleep; but when they awoke, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood 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.
As these were removing from Jesus, Peter said to him, not knowing what he said, Master, it is good for us to stay here; let us, then, make three booths, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
34 But as he was saying this, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
While he was speaking, a cloud came and covered them, and the disciples feared, when they entered the cloud.
35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, “This is my chosen Son; hear him.”
From the cloud a voice came, which said, This is my Son, the beloved; 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.
While the voice was uttered, Jesus was found alone. And they kept secret, telling no person, in those days, anything of what 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.
The next day, when they were come 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 one of the crowd cried out, saying, Rabbi, I beseech you, take pity on my son; for he is my 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 lo! a spirit seizes him, making him instantly cry out, and fall into convulsions, so that he foams; and after he is much bruised, hardly leaves him.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out, and they could not.
And I besought your disciples to expel the demon; but 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.
Then, Jesus answering, said, O incredulous and perverse generation! how long shall I be with you, and suffer 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 as he was coming, the demon dashed him down in convulsions. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and having cured the child, delivered 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 amazed at the great power of God. While all were admiring everything 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.
Mark diligently these words, the Son of Man is to be delivered 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 understood not this language; it was vailed to them, that they might not apprehend it; and they were afraid to ask him concerning it.
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.
And there arose a debate 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, who perceived the thought of their heart, took a child, and placing him near 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.
said to them, Whosoever shall receive this child for my sake, receives me; and whosoever shall receive me, receives him who sent me: for he who is the least amongst you all, this person 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 replied, Master, we saw one expelling demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he consorts not with us.
50 But Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against you is for you.
Jesus answered, Forbid not such; for whosoever 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, as the time of his departure approached, he set out resolutely for 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, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make preparation for him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as if he were going to Jerusalem.
But they would not admit him; because they perceived he was going 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?
His disciples, James and John, observing this, said, Master, shall we call down fire from heaven to consume them, as Elijah did?
55 But he turned and rebuked them.
But he turned and rebuked them, saying, Do you not know of what spirit you are?
56 And they went to another village.
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.
As they were on the way, one said to him, Master, I will follow you whithersoever 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.
Jesus answered, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have places of shelter; but the Son of Man has not where to repose his head.
59 And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Suffer me first to go and bury my father.
He said to another, Follow me. He answered, Sir, 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 replied, Let the dead bury their dead; but go you and publish the Reign 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.
Another, likewise, said, I will follow you, Sir; but first permit me to take leave of my family.
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.
Jesus answered, No man, having put his hand to the plow, looks behind him, is fit for the kingdom of God.
