Luke 9
1 THEN calling his twelve disciples, he 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 the demons and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
He sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
3 And he said to them, Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs, nor satchel, nor bread, nor money, nor have two coats each.
He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey—no staff, no wallet, no bread, no money, and no extra tunic.
4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence go out.
Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave.
5 And whosoever shall not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the dust from your feet, for a testimony against them.
Wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”
6 And they went forth, and passed through the villages, preaching the gospel, and performing cures everywhere.
Then they departed and went through the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.
7 Then Herod the tetrarch heard of all things that were done by him; and he was in much distraction of mind, because it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead:
Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,
8 and of some that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the ancient prophets was risen again.
and others said that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.
9 And Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
Herod said, “I beheaded John. Who is this about whom I hear such things?” And so he tried to see him.
10 And when the apostles returned, they told him what they had done. And taking them, he withdrew privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
When the apostles returned, they told him everything they had done. Then he took them with him, and they went away privately to a town called Bethsaida.
11 But when the multitudes knew it, they followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure.
But when the crowds heard about this, they followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.
12 Now the day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him, said, Dismiss the multitude, that going away into the villages and farms round about, they may lodge and find provision; for here we are in a desert place.
Now the day was about to come to an end, and the twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and food, because we are here in an isolated place.”
13 Then he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves, and two fishes; unless we go somewhere and buy provisions for all this multitude:
But he said to them, “You give them something to eat.” They said, “We have no more than five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all these people.”
14 for there were about five thousand men. Then said he to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties each in companies.
(There were about five thousand men.) He said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
15 And they did so: and they made them all sit down.
So they did this, and made the people sit down.
16 And taking the five loaves, and the two fishes, 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, he looked up to heaven, he blessed them and broke them into pieces, and he gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
17 And they did all eat, and were filled; and there were taken up of the fragments which were more than enough for them, twelve baskets.
They all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was picked up—twelve baskets of broken pieces.
18 And it came to pass, as he had been praying in retirement, his disciples were with him, and he asked them, Who do the multitudes say that I am?
It came about while Jesus was praying by himself, the disciples were with him. He questioned them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?”
19 And they answering said, John the Baptist; but some Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
They answered, “John the Baptist. But others say Elijah, and others say that one of the prophets from long ago has risen.”
20 And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering said, The Messiah of God.
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
21 And strictly charging them, he commanded, that they should tell no man this:
But he strongly warned 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 on the third day rise again.
saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and he will be killed and on the third day be raised.”
23 And he said unto them, If any man will 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 come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
24 For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall preserve it.
Whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
25 For what advantage hath a man in gaining all the would, if he destroy himself, or be punished with the loss of life?
What good is it for a person to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit 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 his father’s, and of the holy angels.
Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his own glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
27 And I tell you of a certainty, there are some of those who stand here, who shall not taste death, till they see the kingdom of God.
But I say to you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”
28 And it was about eight days after these discourses, that taking Peter, and John, and James, he went up into a mountain to pray.
Now about eight days after Jesus said these words, he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
29 And it came to pass, as he was at prayer, that the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment white and refulgent.
As he was praying, the form of his face was changed, and his clothes became brilliant white.
30 And, lo! two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elias:
Behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah,
31 who appeared in glory, and mentioned his departure, which he was ready to accomplish at Jerusalem.
who appeared in glorious splendor. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to completion in Jerusalem.
32 But Peter and they who were with him were weighed down with sleep: but when they awoke, they beheld his glory, and the two men who were standing with them.
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 who were standing with him.
33 And it came to pass, as they were departing from him, Peter said unto Jesus, it is well that we are here, and we will make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said.
As they were going away from Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
34 And as he was thus speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them: and they were afraid as they were entering into the cloud.
As he was saying this, 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 beloved Son; hear him.
A voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, the one who is chosen; listen to him.”
36 And when the voice ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days a word of the things which they had seen.
When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
37 And it came to pass, on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
Now on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.
38 And, behold, a man from among the multitude cried out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, look upon my son; for he is my only begotten.
Behold, a man from the crowd cried 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 suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him.
You see, a spirit takes control over him and he suddenly screams; it causes him to have convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It hardly ever leaves him and it bruises him badly.
40 And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not.
I begged your disciples to force it out, but they could not.”
41 Then Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation! how long shall I be with you, how long shall I bear with you? bring hither thy son.
Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and depraved generation, how long must I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”
42 And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the child; and restored him to his father.
While the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and shook him with convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
43 And they were all struck with amazement at the mighty power of God. And while they were all wondering at the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
Then they were all amazed at the greatness of God. While they all were marveling at everything he was doing, he said to his disciples,
44 Keep ye these sayings in your ears; for the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men.
“Let these words go deeply into your ears: The Son of Man will be betrayed into the hands of men.”
45 And they understood not that declaration, and it was hid from them, that they should not comprehend its meaning: and they were afraid to ask him concerning that saying.
But they did not understand this statement. It was hidden from them, so they could not know its meaning, and yet they were afraid to ask about this statement.
46 Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest.
Then an argument started among them about which of them would be the greatest.
47 But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,
But Jesus, knowing the reasoning in their hearts, took a little child and put him by his side
48 and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.
and said to them, “Whoever welcomes this child in my name, welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me. For whoever is least among you all is the one who is great.”
49 Then John addressing him said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not with us.
John answered, “Master, we saw someone forcing out demons in your name and we prevented him, because he does not follow along with us.”
50 And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us, is for us.
“Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “because whoever is not against you is for you.”
51 And it came to pass, as the days hastened to their period when he should be received up to glory, that he resolutely set his face to go to Jerusalem;
When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
52 and sent messengers before his face; and they advancing entered into a Samaritan village, to make preparation for him.
He sent messengers on ahead of him, and they went and entered into a Samaritan village to prepare everything for him.
53 And they would not admit him, because his face was directed to Jerusalem.
But the people there did not welcome him, because he had set his face to go to Jerusalem.
54 And when the disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, just as Elias did?
When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them?”
55 And turning to them, he reproved them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of:
But he turned and rebuked them,
56 for the Son of man came not to destroy men’s lives, but to preserve them. And he proceeded to another village.
and they went on to another village.
57 And it came to pass, as they were walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
58 And Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds in the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”
59 And he said to another, Follow me. And he said, Lord, permit me first to return home, and put my father in his grave.
Then he said to another, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
60 And Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of God.
But he said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim far and wide the kingdom of God.”
61 Then said another, I will follow thee, Lord, but give me leave first to bid adieu to those at my house.
Then someone else said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to those in my home.”
62 But Jesus said unto him, No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Jesus replied to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
