Luke 9
1 And he called together the twelve, and gave them power and authority over all demons, 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 out to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to heal.
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 a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money, nor 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 into whatever house ye enter, there abide, and from it take your departure.
Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave.
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.
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 publishing the glad tidings, and performing cures everywhere.
Then they departed and went through the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.
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;
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 by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets had risen.
and others said that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.
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, “I beheaded John. Who is this about whom I hear such things?” And so he tried to see him.
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 told him everything they had done. Then he took them with him, and they went away privately 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.) He said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
15 And they did so, and made them all lie 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 broke and gave them 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 ate, and were all filled; and what remained to them of fragments was taken up, 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 in a private place praying, that his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, 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; and others, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets hath risen.
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? And 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 But he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no one;
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 rise again on 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 all, If any one chooseth to 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 whoever chooseth to save his life, will lose it; and whoever loseth his life for my sake, he will 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 profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit himself?
What good is it for a person to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit himself?
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.
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 in truth, that there are some of those standing here who will not taste of death, till they have seen 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 eight days after this discourse, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the 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 while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was changed, and his raiment became white and glistening.
As he was praying, the form of his face was changed, and his clothes became brilliant white.
30 And lo! two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah;
Behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah,
31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure which he was about to fulfill in 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 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.
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 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 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 But as he was saying this, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered 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 chosen 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 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 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 had come 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 lo! a man from the multitude cried out, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee, look upon my son, for he is my 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 seizeth him, and suddenly crieth out, and convulseth him so that he foameth, and it departeth from him hardly, taking away all his strength.
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 it out, and they could not.
I begged your disciples to force it out, but they could not.”
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.
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 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.
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 were all wondering at all the things which he 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 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.
“Let these words go deeply into your ears: The Son of Man will 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 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 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.
Then an argument started among them about which of them would be the greatest.
47 And Jesus knowing the reasoning of their heart, took a child 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 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.
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 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 answered, “Master, we saw someone forcing out demons in your name and we prevented him, because he does not follow along with us.”
50 But Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against you is for you.
“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 near for his being received up, that he himself steadily 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 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 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 if he were going to Jerusalem.
But the people there did not welcome him, because he had set his face to go 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 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.
But he turned and rebuked them,
56 And they went to another village.
and they went on to another village.
57 And as they were traveling on the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wherever 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 holes, and the birds of the air have lodging-places; 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. But he said, 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 And he said to him, Let the dead bury their own dead; but go thou and carry the tidings of 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, I will follow thee, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to those who are in 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 to him, No one who looketh back after putting his hand to the plough 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.”
