Luke, 9

1. Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

1. Then Jesus called his twelve disciples and gave them power and authority to drive out all evil spirits and to heal diseases.

2. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

2. And he sent them to proclaim 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.

3. He instructed them, "Don't take anything for the journey, neither walking stick, nor bag, nor bread, nor silver coins; and don't even take a spare tunic.

4. And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

4. Whatever house you enter, remain there until you leave that place.

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.

5. And wherever they don't welcome you, leave the town and shake the dust from your feet: it will be as a testimony against them."

6. And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

6. So they set out and went through the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing people 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;

7. King Herod heard of all this and did not know what to think, for people said, "This is John, raised from the dead."

8. And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

8. Others believed that Elijah or 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.

9. As for Herod, he said, "I had John beheaded; who is this man about whom I hear such wonders?" And he was anxious 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.

10. On their return the apostles told Jesus everything they had done. Then he took them aside to a lonely place, and they went away to a town called Bethsaida to be by themselves.

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.

11. But the crowd heard of this and caught up with him. So he welcomed them and began speaking about the kingdom of God, curing 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.

12. The day was drawing to a close and the Twelve drew near to tell him, "Send the crowd away and let them go into the villages and farms around, to find lodging and food, for we are here in a lonely 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.

13. But Jesus replied, "You yourselves give them something to eat." They answered, "We have only five loaves and two fish; do you want us to go and buy food enough for all this crowd?"

14. For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

14. For there were about five thousand men. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Make people sit down in groups of fifties."

15. And they did so, and made them all sit down.

15. So they made all of them settle 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.

16. Jesus then took the five loaves and two fish, and raising his eyes to heaven, pronounced a blessing over them; he broke them and gave them to the disciples to distribute to the crowd.

17. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

17. They ate and everyone had enough; and when they gathered up what was left, twelve baskets were filled with 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?

18. One day when Jesus was praying alone, not far from his disciples, he asked them, "What do people say about me?"

19. They answering said, John the Baptist; but some [say], Elias; and others [say], that one of the old prophets is risen again.

19. And they answered, "Some say that you are John the Baptist; others say that you are Elijah, and still others that you are one of the former prophets risen from the dead." Again Jesus asked them,

20. He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

20. "Who then do you say I am?" Peter answered, "The Messiah of God."

21. And he straitly charged them, and commanded [them] to tell no man that thing;

21. Then Jesus spoke to them, giving them strict orders not to tell this to anyone.

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.

22. And he added, "The Son of Man must suffer many things. He will be rejected by the elders and chief priests and teachers of the Law, and put to death. Then after three days he will be raised to life."

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.

23. Jesus also said to all the people, "If you wish be a follower of mine, deny yourself and take up your cross each day, 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.

24. For if you choose 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?

25. What does it profit you to gain the whole world while you destroy or damage yourself?

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.

26. If someone feels ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Glory and in the Glory of his Father with his 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.

27. Truly, I say to you, there are some here who will not experience 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.

28. About eight days after Jesus had said all this, he took Peter, John and James and went up the mountain to pray.

29. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [was] white [and] glistering.

29. And while he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became dazzling white.

30. And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

30. Two men were talking with Jesus: Moses and Elijah.

31. Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

31. They had just appeared in heavenly glory and were telling him about his departure that had to take place 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.

32. Peter and his companions had fallen asleep, but they awoke suddenly and saw Jesus' Glory and the two men 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 Elias: not knowing what he said.

33. As Moses and Elijah were about to leave, Peter said to him, "Master, how good it is for us to be here for we can make three tents, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." For Peter didn't know what to say.

34. While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

34. And no sooner had he spoken than a cloud appeared and covered them; and the disciples were afraid as they entered the cloud.

35. And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

35. Then these words came from the cloud, "This is my Son, my 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.

36. And after the voice had spoken, Jesus was there alone. The disciples kept this to themselves at the time, telling no one of anything 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.

37. The next day, when they came down from the mountain, quite a group met 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.

38. A man among them called out, "Master, I beg you to look at my son, my only child. When the evil spirit seizes him, he suddenly screams.

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.

39. The spirit throws him into a fit and he foams at the mouth; it scarcely ever leaves him after wearing him out.

40. And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

40. I begged your disciples to drive 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.

41. Jesus answered, "You faithless people! How wrong you are! 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.

42. And while the boy was being brought, the demon knocked him to the ground and threw him into a fit. But Jesus spoke sharply to the evil spirit, 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,

43. And all who saw it were astonished at God's wonderful work. While all were amazed at everything Jesus did, 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.

44. "Listen and remember what I tell you now: The Son of Man will be delivered into human hands."

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.

45. But the disciples didn't understand this saying; something prevented them from grasping what he meant, and they were afraid to ask him about it.

46. Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

46. One day the disciples were arguing about which of them was the most important.

47. And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

47. But Jesus knew their thoughts, so he took a little child and stood 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.

48. Then he said to them, "Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me. And listen: the one who is found to be the least among you all, is the one who 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.

49. Then John spoke up, "Master, we saw someone who drove out demons by calling upon your name, and we tried to forbid him because he doesn't follow you with us."

50. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against us is for us.

50. But Jesus said, "Don't forbid him. He who 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,

51. As the time drew near when Jesus would be taken up to heaven, he made up his mind 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.

52. He had sent ahead of him some messengers who entered a Samaritan village to prepare a lodging for him.

53. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

53. But the people would not receive him because he was on his way 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?

54. Seeing this, James and John, his disciples said, "Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to reduce them to ashes?"

55. But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.

55. Jesus 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.

56. 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.

57. As they went on their way, a man 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.

58. Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air 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.

59. To another Jesus said, "Follow me." But he answered, "Let me go back now, for first I want to bury my father."

60. Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

60. And Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their dead; as for you, leave them and proclaim 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.

61. Another said to him, "I will follow you, Lord, but first let me 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.

62. And Jesus said to him, "Whoever has put his hand to the plow and looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God."