Luke

9 And calling together the twelve he gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to be curing diseases;

2 and sent them forth to be proclaiming the kingdom of God, and to be healing;

3 and said unto them—Nothing take ye for the journey,—Neither staff nor satchel nor bread nor silver, Nor to have two tunics.

4 And into whatsoever house ye enter There abide, and thence be going forth.

5 And as many soever as shall not welcome you In going forth from that city the dust of your feet shake ye off for a witness against them.

6 And they went forth, and were passing through along the villages,—delivering the glad-message, and effecting cures in every direction.

7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things which were coming to pass, and was utterly at a loss because of its being said by some that John had been raised from the dead;

8 and by some that Elijah had appeared; and by others that some prophet of the ancients had arisen.

9 But Herod said—John I myself beheaded; but who is this concerning whom I am hearing such things as these? And he was seeking to see him.

10 And the Apostles returning related to him what great things they had done. And taking them aside he retired privately into a city called Bethsaida.

11 But the multitudes getting to know followed him; and giving them welcome he began speaking unto them concerning the kingdom of God,—and them that had need of cure he healed.

12 And the day began to decline; and the twelve coming near said to him—Dismiss the multitude, that going into the surrounding villages and hamlets they may lodge and find provisions; because here in a desert place are we.

13 But he said unto them—Give ye them to eat. They however said—We have not more than five loaves and two fishes,—unless perhaps we should go and buy food for all this people.

14 For there were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples—Make them recline in companies of about fifty each.

15 And they did so,—and made one and all recline.

16 And taking the five loaves and the two fishes looking up into heaven he blessed them and brake [them] up, and went on giving to the disciples to set before the multitude;

17 and they did all eat and were filled. And that which remained over to them was taken up,—of broken pieces twelve baskets.

18 And it came to pass, when he was praying in solitude the disciples were with him. And he questioned them, saying—Who do the multitudes say that I am?

19 And they answering said—John the Immerser; But some Elijah, And others That some prophet of the ancients hath arisen.

20 And he said to them—But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said—The Christ of God!

21 He however sternly admonishing them gave charge that unto no one should they be telling this;

22 saying—The Son of Man must needs suffer many things and be rejected by the Elders and High priests and Scribes, and be slain,—and on the third day arise.

23 And he was saying unto all—If any one intendeth after me to come Let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily,—and be following me.

24 For whosoever intendeth his life to save Shall lose it; But whosoever shall lose his life for my sake The same shall save it.

25 For what doth a man profit Who hath gained the whole world, But hath lost or been made to forfeit himself?

26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words of him the Son of Man will be ashamed, whensoever he shall come in his glory and that of the Father and of the holy messengers.

27 But I tell you of a truth—There are some of those here standing, who shall in nowise taste of death until they see the kingdom of God.

28 And it came to pass after these words about eight days taking with him Peter and John and James he went up into the mountain to pray.

29 And it came to pass while he was praying that the appearance of his face was changed, and his clothing became white effulgent.

30 And lo! two men were conversing with him, who indeed were Moses and Elijah,—

31 who appearing in glory were speaking as to his departure which he was about to fulfil in Jerusalem.

32 Now Peter and they who were with him had become heavy with sleep; but waking up they saw his glory, and the two men who were standing with him.

33 And it came to pass when they were being parted from him Peter said unto Jesus—Master! it is delightful for us to be here: Let us therefore make three tents, one for thee and one for Moses and one for Elijah:—not knowing what he said.

34 Now while he was saying these things there came a cloud, and it began to overshadow them,—and they were overcome with fear as they entered into the cloud.

35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying—This is my Son the Chosen One: Unto him be hearkening.

36 And when the voice came there was found Jesus alone. And they held their peace, and unto no one reported they in those days any of the things which they had seen.

37 And it came to pass on the next day when they came down from the mountain that there met him a great multitude.

38 And lo! a man from the multitude uttered a cry, saying—Teacher! I beg of thee to look upon my son, because my only begotten he is.

39 And lo! a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth out,—and it convulseth him—with foaming and with difficulty departeth from him, sorely bruising him.

40 And I begged of thy disciples that they would cast it out, and they could not.

41 And making answer Jesus said—O faithless and perverted generation! how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring hither thy son.

42 And while yet he was coming the demon tare him and mangled him. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, and healed the boy and gave him back to his father.

43 And they were all being struck with astonishment at the majesty of God. And while all were marvelling at all things which he was doing he said unto his disciples:

44 Lay ye up in your ears these words; for the Son of Man is about to be delivered up into the hands of men.

45 But they understood not this saying, and it had become veiled from them that they might not grasp it,—and they were afraid to question him concerning this saying.

46 But there entered a reasoning among them as to who of them should be greatest.

47 And Jesus perceiving the reasoning of their heart taking a child placed it near himself,—

48 and said unto them—Whosoever shall give welcome unto this child on my name unto me giveth welcome; And whosoever unto me giveth welcome giveth welcome unto him that sent me forth. For he who is least among you all the same is great.

49 But John answering said—Master! we saw some one in thy name casting out demons,—and we forbade him because he followeth not with us.

50 And Jesus said unto him—Do not forbid; for whosoever is not against you is for you.

51 And it came to pass when the days for taking him up were on the point of being fulfilled even he himself set his face to be journeying unto Jerusalem;

52 and he sent messengers before his face,—and taking their journey they entered into a village of Samaritans, so as to prepare for him.

53 And they welcomed him not, because his face was for journeying unto Jerusalem.

54 And the disciples James and John seeing it said—Lord! wilt thou that we bid fire come down from heaven and destroy them?

55 But turning he rebuked them.

56 And they journeyed into a different village.

57 And as they were journeying on the road one said unto him—I will follow thee whithersoever thou shalt depart.

58 And Jesus said unto him—The foxes have dens, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of Man hath not where his head he may recline.

59 And he said unto another—Be following me! But he said—Suffer me first to depart and bury my father.

60 And he said unto him—Leave the dead to bury their own dead; But thou departing be declaring the kingdom of God.

61 And yet another said—I will follow thee, Lord; But first suffer me to bid adieu to them that are in my house.

62 But Jesus said [unto him]—No one laying the hand on a plough and looking unto the things behind is fit for the kingdom of God.