Luke 9
1 And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
He sent them forth to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.
And he said to them, "Take nothing for your journey—neither staff, nor pack, nor bread, nor money; neither have two tunics.
4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there.
5 And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
As many as do not receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."
6 And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
They departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News, and healing everywhere.
7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done; and he was very 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 was risen again.
and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.
9 And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.
10 And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.
The apostles, when they had returned, told him what things they had done. He took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.
11 But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he healed.
But the crowds, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.
12 And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.
The day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said to him, "Send the crowd away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms, and lodge, and get food, for we are here in a deserted place."
13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for all this people.
But he said to them, "You give them something to eat." They said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we should go and buy food for all these people."
14 For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.
For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each."
15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.
They did so, and made them all sit down.
16 And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake; and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.
He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to the sky, he blessed them, and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.
They ate, and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.
18 And it came to pass, as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?
It happened, as he was praying alone, that the disciples were with him, and he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"
19 And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others [say], Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
They answered, "'John the Baptist,' but others say, 'Elijah,' and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again."
20 And he said unto them, But who say ye 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 Christ of God."
21 But he charged them, and commanded [them] to tell this to no man;
But he warned them, and commanded them to tell this to no one,
22 saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.
saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up."
23 And he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
24 For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?
For what does it profit a person if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self?
26 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 [the glory] of the Father, and of the holy angels.
For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed, when he comes in his glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels.
27 But I tell you of a truth, There be some of them that stand here, which shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here, who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Kingdom of God."
28 And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.
It happened about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray.
29 And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [became] white [and] dazzling.
As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling.
30 And behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah;
And look, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah,
31 who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, 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 were 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, Peter said unto 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 said.
It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah," not knowing what he said.
34 And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.
35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.
A voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him."
36 And when the voice came, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen.
When the voice came, Jesus was found alone. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.
37 And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a large crowd met him.
38 And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Master, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:
And look, a man from the crowd called out, saying, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child.
39 and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely.
And look, a spirit seizes him, and all at once he cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.
I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they could not."
41 And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy son.
Jesus answered, "Faithless and perverse generation, how long must I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here."
42 And as he was yet a coming, the devil dashed him down, and tare [him] grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
43 And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,
They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
44 Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.
"Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men."
45 But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it: and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
But they did not understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
47 But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,
48 and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.
and said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one is great."
49 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
John answered, "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 unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against you is for you.
Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him, for he who is not against you is for you."
51 And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem,
52 and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
and sent messengers before his face. They went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was [as though he were] going to Jerusalem.
But they did not receive him, because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem.
54 And when his disciples James and John saw [this], they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them?
When his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, "Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky, and consume them?"
55 But he turned, and rebuked them.
And he turned and rebuked them, and said, "You do not realize 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 to another village.
57 And as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, "I want to follow you wherever you go."
58 And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven [have] nests; 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 the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
He said to another, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."
60 But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God.
But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."
61 And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house.
Another also said, "I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to bid farewell to those who are at my house."
62 But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God."
