Luke 9
1 Then he called his twelve disciples 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 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 unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey—no staff, no wallet, no bread, no money, and no extra tunic.
4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave.
5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very 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 departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
Then they departed and went through the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.
7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of 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 Elijah had appeared; and of others, that one of the old 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 have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired 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 the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside 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 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.
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 And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here 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 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.
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 they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.
(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 made them all sit down.
So they did this, and made the people sit down.
16 Then 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, 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 eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to 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 was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people 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 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others say, 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 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 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 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;
But he strongly warned 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 slain, and be raised the third day.
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 to them all, 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 will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
Whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
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 shall come in his own glory, and in 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 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of 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 came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and 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 as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
As he was praying, the form of his face was changed, and his clothes became brilliant white.
30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah:
Behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah,
31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should 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 that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were 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 became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men who were standing with him.
33 And it came to pass, as they departed 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.
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 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered 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 there came a voice 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 was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those 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, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.
Now on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.
38 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.
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, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth 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 to cast him out; and they could not.
I begged your disciples to force it out, but they could not.”
41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.
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 as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again 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 amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto 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 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered 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 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of 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 there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Then an argument started among them about which of them would be the greatest.
47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
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 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 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 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth 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 unto 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, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly 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 went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready 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 did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
But the people there did not welcome him, because he had set his face to go to Jerusalem.
54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elijah 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 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
But he turned and rebuked them,
56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
and they went on to another village.
57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto 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 unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have 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 unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Then he said to another, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and 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 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
Then someone else said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to those in my home.”
62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, 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.”
