Luke 9
1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Jesus called the twelve disciples together. He gave them power and authority over all demons, and the ability to heal diseases.
2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Then he sent them out to proclaim God's kingdom 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.
“Take nothing with you for the journey,” he told them. “No staff, no bag, no bread, no money, not even any extra clothes.
4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
Whatever house you enter, stay there, and when you leave, leave from there.
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.
If people refuse to accept you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave town as a warning against them.”
6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
They left and went around the villages, announcing the good news and healing everywhere they went.
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;
Herod the tetrarch had heard about all that was happening, and he was very puzzled. Some were saying that John had been raised from the dead;
8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
others that Elijah had appeared; still others that one of the ancient prophets had come back to life.
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, “There's no question I beheaded John. So who is this man? I'm hearing all these things about him.” And he tried to find a way to meet Jesus.
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 reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he left with them and went 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.
However, the crowds found out where he was going and followed him there. He welcomed them and explained the kingdom of God to them, and healed 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.
Late in the day, the twelve disciples came to him and said, “You should send the crowd away now so they can go to the villages and farms nearby and find a place to stay and food to eat—there's nothing here where we are.”
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.
“You give them something to eat!” said Jesus. “All we have here are five loaves and two fish—unless you want us to go and buy food for everyone,” they said.
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 present. “Sit them down in groups of about fifty,” he told his disciples.
15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.
The disciples did so, and everybody sat 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.
Jesus picked up the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed the food and broke it into pieces. He kept on giving the food to the disciples to share with the people.
17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.
Everybody ate until they were full, and then twelve baskets of leftovers were collected.
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?
At another time, when Jesus was praying in private with just his disciples with him, he asked them, “All these crowds of people—who do they say I am?”
19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some [say], Elias; and others [say], that one of the old prophets is risen again.
“Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and still others say one of the ancient prophets risen from the dead,” they replied.
20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” “God's Messiah,” Peter replied.
21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded [them] to tell no man that thing;
Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell anybody about this.
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.
“The Son of man must experience terrible sufferings,” he said. “He will be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the religious teachers. He will be killed, but on the third day he will rise again.”
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.
“If any one of you wants to follow me, you must deny yourself, pick up your cross daily, and follow me,” Jesus told all of them.
24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
“For if you want to save your life, you will lose it; and if you lose your life for my sake, you will save it.
25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
What do you benefit by gaining the whole world if you end up lost or destroyed?
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.
If you are ashamed of me and my message, the Son of man will be ashamed of you when he comes in his glory, and in the glory of the Father and 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.
I tell you the truth, some standing here won't taste death until 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.
About eight days later, after he had told them this, Jesus took Peter, John, and James with him and went up a mountain to pray.
29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [was] white [and] glistering.
While he was praying, his face changed in appearance, and his clothing became a dazzling white.
30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
Two men appeared in brilliant glory. They were Moses and Elijah, and they began to talk with Jesus.
31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
They spoke about his death, which would soon happen 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.
Peter and the others were asleep. When they woke up they saw Jesus in his glory, and the two men standing next to 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 Elias: not knowing what he said.
As the two men were about to leave, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it's great to be here. Let's make some shelters: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He really didn't 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.
While he was speaking a cloud came and spread over them. They were terrified as they entered the cloud.
35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
A voice spoke from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, the Chosen One. 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 finished speaking, Jesus was there alone. They kept this to themselves, and didn't tell anyone at that time what they'd seen.
37 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.
The next day, when they had come down the mountain, a huge crowd was waiting to meet Jesus.
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.
A man in the crowd called out, “Teacher, please look at my son. He's 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.
A spirit possesses him and he screams immediately. It sends him into convulsions and makes him foam at the mouth. It hardly ever leaves him alone and it causes him a lot of pain.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.
I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they couldn't.”
41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.
“What an unbelieving and corrupt people you are! How long do I have to remain here with you, and put up with you?” said Jesus. “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.
Even as the boy came over, the demon sent him into convulsions, throwing him to the ground. But Jesus intervened, rebuking the evil spirit and healing the boy, and then 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,
Everyone was amazed at this demonstration of God's power. However, even though everyone was amazed by all he did, Jesus warned his disciples,
44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.
“Listen carefully to what I'm telling you: the Son of man is about to 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 didn't understand what this meant. Its meaning was hidden from them so they didn't realize its implications, and they were afraid to ask him about it.
46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Then an argument started among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.
47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
But Jesus, knowing what they were arguing about, picked up and placed a small child next to him.
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.
Then he said to them, “Anyone who accepts this little child in my name accepts me, and anyone who accepts me accepts the one who sent me. Whoever is least among you all is the greatest.”
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 spoke up, saying, “Master, we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him because he wasn't one of us.”
50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against us is for us.
“Don't stop him,” Jesus replied. “Anyone who isn't 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,
As the time approached for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus was determined 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 to a Samaritan village to get things ready for him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
But the people would not welcome him because he was determined to press on 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 Elias did?
When James and John saw this, they asked Jesus, “Master, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to burn them up?”
55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
But Jesus turned, and reprimanded 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.
Then they proceeded 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.
While they were walking, one man told Jesus, “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 told the man, “Foxes have their dens, and wild birds have their nests, but the Son of man doesn't even have a place to rest his head.”
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
He told another man, “Follow me.” But the man replied, “Master, first let me go home and bury my father.”
60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
“Let the dead bury their own dead,” Jesus replied. “You go and proclaim God's kingdom.”
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.
Another man said, “Lord, I will follow you! But first let me go home and say goodbye to my family.”
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.
But Jesus told him, “Nobody once they've started plowing and then looks back is fit for God's kingdom.”
