Luke 9
1 And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Jesus called the Twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, as well as to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
He sent them out as his messengers, to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to work cures.
3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.
“Do not,” he said to them, “take anything for your journey; not even a staff, or a bag, or bread, or any silver, or a change of clothes with you.
4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
Whatever house you go to stay in, remain there, and leave from that place.
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.
If people do not welcome you, as you leave that town, shake even the dust off your feet, as a protest against them.”
6 And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
Then they set out and went from village to village, telling the good news and curing people 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;
Herod the ruler heard of all that was happening, and was perplexed, because it was said by some that John must be risen from the dead.
8 and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
Some again said that Elijah had appeared, and 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.
But Herod himself said, “John I beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things?” And he endeavored 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.
When the apostles returned, they related to Jesus all that they had done. Then Jesus went privately to a town called Bethsaida, taking the apostles with him.
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 people recognized him and followed him in crowds; and Jesus welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, while he cured those who were in need of help.
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 was drawing to a close, when the twelve came up to him, and said, “Send the crowd away, so that they may make their way to the villages and farms around about, and find themselves lodgings and provisions, for we are in a lonely spot here.”
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 Jesus said, “It is for you to give them something to eat.” “We have not more than five loaves and two fish,” they answered. “Unless indeed we are to 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 the men among them were about five thousand.) “Get them seated in companies,” was his reply, “about fifty in each.”
15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.
This they did, and got all the people seated.
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.
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, Jesus looked up to heaven and said the blessing over them. Then he broke them in pieces, and gave them to his disciples to set before the people.
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.
Everyone had sufficient to eat, and what was left of the broken pieces was picked up – twelve baskets.
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?
Afterward, when Jesus was alone, praying, his disciples joined him, and he asked them this question – “Who do the people 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.
“John the Baptist,” was their answer. “Others, however, say that you are Elijah, while others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.”
20 And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
“But you,” he went on, “who do you say that I am?” And to this Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
21 But he charged them, and commanded [them] to tell this to no man;
Jesus, however, strictly charged them not to say this to anyone;
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.
he told them that the Son of Man must undergo much suffering, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and teachers of the Law, and be put to death, and rise on the third day.
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.
And to all present he said, “If any one wishes to walk in my steps, they must renounce self, and take up their 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 wishes to save their life will lose it, and whoever, for my sake, loses his life – that person will save it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?
What good does it do someone if, when they has gained the whole world, they has lost or forfeited themselves?
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.
Whoever is ashamed of me and of my teaching, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them, 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.
Indeed, I tell you, some who are standing before me will not know death, until they have seen 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.
About eight days after speaking these words, Jesus went up the mountain to pray, taking with him Peter, John, and James.
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 aspect of his face was changed, and his clothing became a dazzling white.
30 And behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah;
And all at once two men were talking with Jesus; they 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 a glorified state, and spoke of his departure, which was destined to take place 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.
Peter and his companions had been overpowered by sleep but, suddenly becoming wide awake, they saw Jesus glorified and the two men who were standing beside 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.
And, as Moses and Elijah were passing away from Jesus, Peter exclaimed, “Sir, it is good to be here; let us make three tents, one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not know what he was saying;
34 And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
and, while he was speaking, a cloud came down and enveloped them; and they were afraid, as they passed into the cloud;
35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.
and from the cloud came a voice which said – “This is my Son, the Chosen One; him you must hear.”
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.
And, as the voice ceased, Jesus was found alone. The apostles kept silence, and told no one about any of the things that 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.
The next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met Jesus.
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 just then a man in the crowd shouted out, “Teacher, I entreat 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.
all at once a spirit will seize him, suddenly shriek out, and throw him into convulsions until he foams, and will leave him only when he is utterly exhausted.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.
I entreated your disciples to drive the spirit out, but 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.
“Faithless and perverse generation!” Jesus exclaimed, “How long must I be with you and have patience with you? Lead 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 the boy was coming up to Jesus, the demon dashed him down and threw him into convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the foul spirit, and cured 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,
And all present were struck with awe at the majesty of God. In the midst of the general astonishment at all that Jesus was doing, 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.
“Listen carefully to my words. For the Son of Man is destined to be betrayed into the hands of his fellow 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 the disciples did not understand the meaning of this; it had been concealed from them so that they did not see it, and they were afraid to question him as to what he meant.
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
A discussion arose among the disciples as to 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,
and Jesus, knowing of the discussion that was occupying their thoughts, took hold of a little child, and placed it beside him,
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 then said to them, “Anyone who, for the sake of my name, welcomes even this little child is welcoming me; and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming him who sent me as his messenger. For whoever is least among you all – that person 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 said, “Sir, we saw a man driving out demons by using your name, and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow you with us.”
50 But Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against you is for you.
“None of you must prevent him,” Jesus said to John, “whoever 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,
As the days before his being taken up to heaven were growing few, Jesus set his face resolutely in the direction of Jerusalem; and he sent on messengers in advance.
52 and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
On their way, they went into a Samaritan village to make preparations for him,
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was [as though he were] going to Jerusalem.
but the people there did not welcome him, because his face was set in the direction of 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 James and John saw this, they said, “Master, do you wish us to call for fire to come down from the heavens and consume them?”
55 But he turned, and rebuked them.
But Jesus turned and rebuked them.
56 And they went to another village.
And they made their way to another village.
57 And as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
And, while they were on their way, a man said to Jesus, “I will 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.
“Foxes have holes,” he replied, “and wild birds their nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere 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.
To another man Jesus said, “Follow me.” “Let me first go and bury my father,” said the man.
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, “Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of 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.
“Master,” said another, “I will follow you; but first let me say goodbye to my family.”
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 answered, “No one who looks back, after putting their hand to the plow, is fitted for the kingdom of God.”
