Luke 9
1 And he called together the twelve, and gave them power and authority over all demons, 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 out to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to heal.
Then he sent them out to proclaim God's kingdom and to heal the sick.
3 And he said to them, Take nothing for the journey, neither a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money, nor 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 into whatever house ye enter, there abide, and from it take your departure.
Whatever house you enter, stay there, and when you leave, leave from there.
5 And whoever shall not receive you, shake off, when ye leave that city, even the dust from your feet as 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 publishing the glad tidings, and performing cures everywhere.
They left and went around the villages, announcing the good news and healing everywhere they went.
7 And Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was taking place, and was perplexed; because it was said by some that John had 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 by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets had risen.
others that Elijah had appeared; still others that one of the ancient prophets had come back to life.
9 But Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought 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 returned and told him what they had done; and taking them with him, he withdrew privately to a 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 But the multitudes, when they knew it, followed him; and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who 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 decline, the twelve came and said to him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages around, and the open country, and lodge, and get food; 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 to them, Do ye give them food. And they said, We have not more than five loaves and two fishes, unless we ourselves should go and buy food for l all these 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 They were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them lie down in companies of fifty.
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 lie 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 broke and gave them 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 ate, and were all filled; and what remained to them of fragments was taken up, 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 in a private place praying, that his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say 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 And they answering said, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets hath risen.
“Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and still others say one of the ancient prophets risen from the dead,” they replied.
20 And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? And 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 But he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no one;
Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell anybody about this.
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 rise again on 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 all, If any one chooseth to 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 whoever chooseth to save his life, will lose it; and whoever loseth his life for my sake, he will 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 profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit himself?
What do you benefit by gaining the whole world if you end up lost or destroyed?
26 For whoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed, when be cometh in his glory, and that of his Father, 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 And I tell you in truth, that there are some of those standing here who will not taste of death, till they have seen 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 eight days after this discourse, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the 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 while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was changed, and his raiment became white and glistening.
While he was praying, his face changed in appearance, and his clothing became a dazzling white.
30 And lo! two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah;
Two men appeared in brilliant glory. They were Moses and Elijah, and they began to talk with Jesus.
31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
They spoke about his death, which would soon happen in Jerusalem.
32 But Peter and those who were with him were weighed down with sleep. But when they awoke, 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 were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah; —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 But as he was saying this, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered 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 chosen 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 had come, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it secret, and told no one in those days anything of what 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 had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
The next day, when they had come down the mountain, a huge crowd was waiting to meet Jesus.
38 And lo! a man from the multitude cried out, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee, look upon my son, for he is my 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 seizeth him, and suddenly crieth out, and convulseth him so that he foameth, and it departeth from him hardly, taking away all his strength.
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 it out, and they could not.
I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they couldn't.”
41 And Jesus answering said, O unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with 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 while he was yet coming, the demon threw him down, and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him 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 were all wondering at all the things which he did, he said to 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 As for you, let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is about to be delivered up 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 knew not the meaning of these words, and it was hidden from them, that they might not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about these words.
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 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.
Then an argument started among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.
47 And Jesus knowing the reasoning of their heart, took a child and set him by his side,
But Jesus, knowing what they were arguing about, picked up and placed a small child next to him.
48 and said to them, Whoever receiveth this child in my name, receiveth me; and whoever receiveth me, receiveth him who sent me. For he that is least among you all, he is 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 answering said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name, and we forbade him, because he doth not follow in our company.
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 But Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against you is for you.
“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 near for his being received up, that he himself steadily 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 he sent messengers before him; and they went and entered a city 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 if he were going to Jerusalem.
But the people would not welcome him because he was determined to press on to Jerusalem.
54 And the disciples James and John, on seeing it, said, Lord, wilt thou have us bid fire come down from heaven, and consume them?
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.
But Jesus turned, and reprimanded them.
56 And they went to another village.
Then they proceeded to another village.
57 And as they were traveling on the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wherever thou goest.
While they were walking, one man told Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go!”
58 And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have lodging-places; 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 to another, Follow me. But he said, 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 And he said to him, Let the dead bury their own dead; but go thou and carry the tidings of 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, I will follow thee, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to those who are in 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 to him, No one who looketh back after putting his hand to the plough 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.”
