Luke - Chapter 9 | American Standard Version

  • 1. And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
  • 2. And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
  • 3. And he said unto them, {cf6 Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.}
  • 4. {cf6 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.}
  • 5. {cf6 And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.}
  • 6. And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
  • 7. Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;
  • 8. and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
  • 9. And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
  • 10. And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.
  • 11. But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured.
  • 12. And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get provisions: for we are here in a desert place.
  • 13. But he said unto them, {cf6 Give ye them to eat.} And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for all this people.
  • 14. For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, {cf6 Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.}
  • 15. And they did so, and made them all sit down.
  • 16. And 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.
  • 17. And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.
  • 18. And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, {cf6 Who do the multitudes say that I am?}
  • 19. And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others {cf15i say}, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
  • 20. And he said unto them, {cf6 But who say ye that I am?} And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
  • 21. But he charged them, and commanded {cf15i them} to tell this to no man;
  • 22. saying, {cf6 The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.}
  • 23. And he said unto all, {cf6 If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.}
  • 24. {cf6 For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.}
  • 25. {cf6 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?}
  • 26. {cf6 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and {cf15i the glory} of the Father, and of the holy angels.}
  • 27. {cf6 But I tell you of a truth, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.}
  • 28. And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.
  • 29. And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment {cf15i became} white {cf15i and} dazzling.
  • 30. And behold, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and Elijah;
  • 31. who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
  • 32. Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
  • 33. And it came to pass, as they were parting 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 Elijah: not knowing what he said.
  • 34. And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
  • 35. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.
  • 36. And when the voice came, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen.
  • 37. And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
  • 38. And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:
  • 39. and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely.
  • 40. And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.
  • 41. And Jesus answered and said, {cf6 O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy son.}
  • 42. And as he was yet a coming, the demon dashed him down, and tare {cf15i him} grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
  • 43. And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,
  • 44. {cf6 Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.}
  • 45. But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
  • 46. And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
  • 47. But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
  • 48. and said unto them, {cf6 Whosoever shall receive this little 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 is great.}
  • 49. And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
  • 50. But Jesus said unto him, {cf6 Forbid {cf15i him} not: for he that is not against you is for you.}
  • 51. And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face 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.
  • 53. And they did not receive him, because his face was {cf15i as though he were} going to Jerusalem.
  • 54. And when his disciples James and John saw {cf15i this}, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them?
  • 55. But he turned, and rebuked them.
  • 56. And they went to another village.
  • 57. And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
  • 58. And Jesus said unto him, {cf6 The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven {cf15i have} nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.}
  • 59. And he said unto another, {cf6 Follow me.} But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
  • 60. But he said unto him, {cf6 Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God.}
  • 61. And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house.
  • 62. But Jesus said unto him, {cf6 No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.}
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