< Luke 9 >

1 And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
And calling the twelve, He gave to them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases.
2 And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
And He sent them to preach 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 the journey, neither staff, nor valise, nor bread, nor silver; nor to have two coats.
4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
And into whatsoever house you may eaten there abide, and go out from thence.
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.
And so many as may not receive you, going out from that city, knock off the dust of your feet for a testimony against them.
6 And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
And going out, they continued to go through the villages, everywhere preaching the gospel, and healing.
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;
And Herod the tetrarch heard all things which were wrought by Him; and was at a loss, because it was said by some, that John is 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 has appeared; and by others that one of the old prophets is arisen.
9 And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
And Herod said, I beheaded John: but who is this, concerning whom I hear these things? And he was seeking 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.
And the apostles having returned, expounded unto Him how many things they did. And taking them He departed privately into a desert place, belonging to the 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 cured.
And the multitudes having found out, followed Him And receiving them, He spoke to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those having need of 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 provisions: for we are here in a desert place.
And the day began to decline; and the twelve coming to Him, said, Send away the multitude, in order that having gone into the surrounding villages and countries, they may lodge, and find food: because we are here in a desert 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.
And He said to them, You give them to eat. And they said, There is not to us more than five loaves and two fishes; if not having gone we must purchase victuals for all this 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 were about five thousand. And He said to His disciples, Have them sit down in companies, about fifty.
15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.
And they did thus, and made 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.
And taking the five loaves and two fishes, looking up to heaven, He blessed them; and He broke, and gave to the disciples to dispense to the multitude.
17 And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.
And they all ate and were filled: and that which remained to them of the fragments, were taken up, twelve baskets.
18 And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?
It came to pass, while He was praying alone, His disciples came to Him. And He asked them, saying, Whom do the multitudes 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 responding said, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen.
20 And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
And He said to them, But whom do you say that I am? And Peter responding said, The Christ of God.
21 But he charged them, and commanded [them] to tell this to no man;
And having charged them, He commanded them to tell it 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, That it behooved the Son of man to suffer many things, and to be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes and to be killed, and to rise 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 He spoke to all, If any one wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and 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 whosoever may wish to save his soul shall lose it; and whosoever may lose his soul for my sake, he shall save it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?
For what is a man profited, gaining the whole world, and losing or forfeiting himself?
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 whosoever may be ashamed of me and my words, the Son of man will be ashamed of him, when He may come in His glory, and that of the Father, and that of the holy angels.
27 But I tell you of a truth, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
And truly I say unto you, There are some of those standing here, who may not taste of death, until they may see the kingdom of God.
28 And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.
And it came to pass after these discourses, about eight days, and taking Peter and John and James, He went up into the mountain to pray.
29 And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [became] white [and] dazzling.
And it came to pass while He was praying, the appearance of His countenance was changed, and His raiment shining white.
30 And behold, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and Elijah;
And behold 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 being seen in glory, was speaking of His departure which He was about to perfect in 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.
And Peter and those who were along with Him, were burdened with sleep. And having watched through the night, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing 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 came to pass when they departed from Him, Peter said to 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 says.
34 And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
And he speaking these things there was a cloud, and it overshadowed them; and they were afraid while they were entering into the cloud.
35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.
And there was a voice from the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear ye Him. And while the voice is heard, Jesus is found alone.
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 they were silent, and they told no one during those days any of those 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.
And it came to pass, on the following day, they having come down from the mountain, a multitude met Him.
38 And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:
And behold, a man from the multitude cried out, saying, Teacher, I pray thee look upon my son, because he is to me an 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 behold, the spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; and he convulses him with foam, and scarcely departs from him, contorting him.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.
And I besought thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were not able.
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.
And Jesus responding said, O ye faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? Bring your son hither.
42 And as he was yet a coming, the demon dashed him down, and tare [him] grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
And he yet coming, the demon dashed him down and convulsed him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the child, and gave him to his father.
43 And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,
And all were astonished at the majesty of God. And all being astonished at all 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.
You place these words in your ears: for the Son of man is about to be betrayed 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.
And they did not understand this word, and it was hidden from them, in order that they should not understand it: and they were afraid to ask Him concerning this word.
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
And a dispute came in among them, as to which one of them might be the greater.
47 But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
And Jesus seeing the dispute of their heart, taking a little child, He placed it by Himself,
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, Whosoever may receive this little child in my name receives me; and whosoever may receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is least among you all, the same shall be great.
49 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
And John responding said, Master, we saw one casting out the demons in thy 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.
And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for whosoever is not against us is on our side.
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,
And it came to pass while the days of His taking up were being fulfilled, and He turned 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 He sent messengers before His face. And they going forward, entered into a city of the Samaritans, in order to prepare for Him;
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was [as though he were] going to Jerusalem.
and they did not receive Him, because His face was going toward 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?
And the disciples James and John, seeing, said, Lord, do you wish that we may command fire to descend from heaven and consume them?
55 But he turned, and rebuked them.
And He turning, rebuked them.
56 And they went to another village.
And they went into another village.
57 And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
And they going on the way, a certain one said to Him, Lord, I will follow thee wheresoever thou mayest 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 heaven nests; but the Son of man has not a place where He may recline His head.
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
And He said to another, Follow thou me. And he said, Lord, permit me first having gone away to 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.
And Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead; but thou having gone away proclaim 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.
And another said to Him, Lord, I will follow thee; but first permit me to bid adieu to those at my own home.
62 But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
And Jesus said to him, No one putting his hand to the plow, and looking back, is worthy of the kingdom of God.

< Luke 9 >