Luke 9
1 And he called together the twelve, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave 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 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.
He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey—no staffs, no knapsack, no bread, no money—and bring only one tunic each.
4 And into whatever house ye enter, there abide, and from it take your departure.
Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that 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.
If any will not receive you, shake off the very dust from your feet as you leave that town, 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 throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing people 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 about everything that Jesus was doing, and he was greatly perplexed, because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead,
8 and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets had risen.
others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and others were saying that one of the ancient prophets had risen.
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; who then is this man about whom I hear such things?” So he was looking for an opportunity 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 told Jesus about all they had done. Then he took them and withdrew privately to a desolate 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 when the crowds found out about it, they followed him. So he welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured 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.
As the day began to draw to a close, the twelve came up and said to Jesus, “Send the crowd away so that they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and provisions, for we are in a desolate 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 give them something to eat.” They said, “We have only five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for this entire group of people.”
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 he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of fifty each.”
15 And they did so, and made them all lie down.
The disciples did so, and had everyone 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.
Then Jesus took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said a blessing over them. Then he broke the loaves and fish into pieces and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
17 And they ate, and were all filled; and what remained to them of fragments was taken up, twelve baskets.
They all ate and were filled, and what was left over was picked up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
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?
Once when Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds 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, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others say that one of the ancient prophets has risen.”
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 who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
21 But he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no one;
Jesus then warned them and instructed 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 Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and he must be killed 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.
Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to be one of my disciples, he must deny himself, 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.
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit himself?
For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits 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.
If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and 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.
But truly I say to you, 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.
About eight days after he had spoken these words, he took Peter, 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.
As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white.
30 And lo! two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah;
And behold, two men were talking with him; they were Moses and Elijah,
31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory and were speaking about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment 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 who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men 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.
As the men were parting from Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for yoʋ, 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 were afraid as they entered the cloud.
35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, “This is my chosen Son; hear him.”
Then a voice came from 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 finished speaking, they found that Jesus was alone. And the disciples kept silent, not telling anyone in those days about 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.
On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
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 crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg yoʋ to look at my son, for he is my one and 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.
A spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; it convulses him so that he foams at the mouth. It hardly ever leaves him alone, bruising him severely.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out, and they could not.
I begged yoʋr 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.
Jesus answered, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring yoʋr 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.
Now as the boy was approaching, the demon threw him down and shook him with convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, 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,
And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while everyone was marveling at all that Jesus had done, 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: The Son of Man is about to be delivered up 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 what this meant. It was concealed from them, so that they could not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.
Now an argument arose among the disciples as to which of them was greater.
47 And Jesus knowing the reasoning of their heart, took a child and set him by his side,
But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and placed 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.
Then he said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who 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.
John responded, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in yoʋr name, and we told him to stop because he does not follow us.”
50 But Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against you is for you.
But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him, for whoever 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 when the days were approaching for Jesus' ascension, 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.
He sent messengers on ahead, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make preparations for him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as if he were going to Jerusalem.
But the people there refused to welcome him, because his face was set to go 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?
When his disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do yoʋ want us to command fire to come 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 what kind of spirit you belong to.
56 And they went to another village.
For the Son of Man did not come to destroy people's lives but to save them.” And they went on 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 going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow yoʋ wherever yoʋ go, Lord.”
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 said to him, “Foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere 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 Jesus said to another man, “Follow me.” But the man said, “Lord, let me first 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 yoʋ 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.
Still another said, “I will follow yoʋ, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to 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.
But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
