Luke 9
Lexham English Bible
The Twelve Commissioned and Sent Out
9 And summoning the twelve, he 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 the sick. 3 And he said to them, “Take along nothing for the journey—neither a staff, nor a traveler’s bag, nor bread, nor money, nor to have two tunics apiece. 4 And into whatever house you enter, stay there and depart from there. 5 And as for all those who do not welcome you—when you[a] depart from that town, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.” 6 So they departed and[b] went throughout the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.
Herod Perplexed About Jesus
7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John has been raised from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and others that some prophet of ancient times had risen. 9 And Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he was wanting to see him.
The Feeding of Five Thousand
10 And when they[c] returned, the apostles described to him all that they had done. And he took them along and[d] withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11 But when[e] the crowds found out, they followed him, and welcoming them, he began to speak[f] to them about the kingdom of God, and he cured those who had need of healing. 12 Now the day began to be far spent, and the twelve came up and[g] said to him, “Send away the crowd so that they can go into the surrounding villages and farms to obtain lodging and find provisions, because we are here in a desolate place. 13 But he said to them, “You give them something to eat!” And they said, “We have no[h] more than five loaves and two fish, unless perhaps we go and[i] purchase food for all these people.” 14 (For there were about five thousand men.) So he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 And they did so, and had them all sit down. 16 And taking the five loaves and the two fish, and[j] looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them and began giving[k] them[l] to the disciples to set before the crowd. 17 And they all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was picked up by them—twelve baskets of broken pieces.
Peter’s Confession
18 And it happened that while he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 And they answered and[m] said, “John the Baptist, but others, Elijah, and others, that one of the ancient prophets has risen.” 20 And he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and[n] said, “The Christ of God.”
Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection
21 But he warned and[o] commanded them to tell this to no one, 22 saying, “It is necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things and to be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised on the third day.
Taking Up One’s Cross to Follow Jesus
23 And he said to them all, “If anyone wants to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross every day and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life on account of me, this person will save it. 25 For what is a person benefited if he[p] gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself? 26 For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of this person when he comes in his glory and the glory[q] of the Father and of the holy angels. 27 But I tell you truly, there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the kingdom of God.”
The Transfiguration
28 Now it happened that about eight days after these words, he took along Peter and John and James and[r] went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face became different, and his clothing became white, gleaming like lightning.[s] 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and[t] were speaking about his departure which he was about to fulfill[u] in Jerusalem.
32 Now Peter and those with him were very sleepy,[v] but when they[w] became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men who were standing with him. 33 And it happened that as they were going away from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. And let us make three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah,” not knowing what he was saying. 34 And while[x] he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. 35 And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him!” 36 And after the voice had occurred, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
A Demon-possessed Boy Healed
37 Now it happened that on the next day, when[y] they had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. 38 And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, saying, “Teacher, I beg you to look with concern on my son, because he is my only son! 39 And behold, a spirit seizes him and suddenly he screams, and it convulses him with foam and rarely withdraws from him, battering him severely. 40 And I begged your disciples that they would expel it, and they were not able to do so.” 41 So Jesus answered and[z] said, “O unbelieving and perverted generation! How long[aa] will I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here!” 42 And while[ab] he was still approaching, the demon threw him down and convulsed him.[ac] But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 43 And they were all astounded at the impressiveness of God.
Jesus Predicts His Suffering
But while they[ad] were all marveling at all the things that he was doing, he said to his disciples, 44 “You take these words to heart,[ae] for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.” 45 But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they could not understand it. And they were afraid to ask him about this statement.
The Question About Who Is Greatest
46 And an argument developed among them as to who of them might be greatest. 47 But Jesus, because he[af] knew the thoughts of their hearts, took hold of a child and had him stand beside him 48 and said to them, “Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For the one who is least among you all—this one is great.”
Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us
49 And John answered and[ag] said, “Master, we saw someone expelling demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow in company with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not prevent him,[ah] because whoever is not against you is for you.”
Jesus Rejected in a Samaritan Village
51 Now it happened that when the days were approaching for him to be taken up,[ai] he set his[aj] face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers before him,[ak] and they went and[al] entered into a village of the Samaritans in order to prepare for him. 53 And they did not welcome him because he was determined to go[am] to Jerusalem. 54 Now when[an] the disciples James and John saw it,[ao] they said, “Lord, do you want us to call fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” 55 But he turned around and[ap] rebuked them, 56 and they proceeded to another village.
Would-be Followers
57 And as[aq] they were traveling on the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go!” 58 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his[ar] head.” 59 And he said to another, “Follow me!” But he said, “Lord, first allow me to go and[as] bury my father.” 60 But he said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead! But you go and[at] proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61 And another person also said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say farewell to those in my house.” 62 But Jesus said,[au] “No one who puts his[av] hand on the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God!”
Footnotes
- Luke 9:5 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“depart”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 9:6 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“departed”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:10 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“returned”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 9:10 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“took … along”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:11 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“found out”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 9:11 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to speak”)
- Luke 9:12 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came up”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:13 Literally “there is not to us”
- Luke 9:13 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:16 Here “and” is supplied before the participle (“looking up”) in keeping with English style
- Luke 9:16 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began giving”)
- Luke 9:16 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to speak”)
- Luke 9:19 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:20 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:21 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“warned”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:25 Here “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“gains”) which is understood as conditional
- Luke 9:26 Here “glory” is an understood repetition of the same word earlier in this verse
- Luke 9:28 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“took along”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:29 Or “became brilliant as light”; or “became dazzling white”
- Luke 9:31 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“appeared”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:31 Or “to accomplish”
- Luke 9:32 Literally “burdened with sleep”
- Luke 9:32 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“became fully awake”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 9:34 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“saying”)
- Luke 9:37 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“had come down”)
- Luke 9:41 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:41 Literally “until when”
- Luke 9:42 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“approaching”)
- Luke 9:42 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 9:43 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“marveling”)
- Luke 9:44 Literally “you put these words into your ears”
- Luke 9:47 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“knew”) which is understood as causal
- Luke 9:49 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:50 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 9:51 Literally “of his taking up”
- Luke 9:51 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Luke 9:52 Literally “his face”
- Luke 9:52 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:53 Literally “his face was going”
- Luke 9:54 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 9:54 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 9:55 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“turned around”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:57 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“were going”)
- Luke 9:58 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Luke 9:59 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as an infinitive
- Luke 9:60 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 9:62 Some manuscripts have “said to him”
- Luke 9:62 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
Luke 9
American Standard Version
9 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 [a]the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. 4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart. 5 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 [b]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, 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, Make them [c]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, Who do the multitudes say that I am? 19 And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. 20 And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 21 But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man; 22 saying, 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, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24 For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self? 26 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 the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels. 27 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 became white 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 [d]decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but [e]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 [f]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 [g]my Son, my chosen: hear ye him. 36 And when the voice [h]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 [i]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, 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 [j]dashed him down, and [k]tare 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 Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be [l]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 [m]reasoning among them, which of them was the [n]greatest. 47 But when Jesus saw the [o]reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side, 48 and said unto them, 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 [p]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, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.
51 And it came to pass, when the days [q]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 as though he were going to Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them[r]? 55 But he turned, and rebuked them[s]. 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, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have [t]nests; but the Son of man hath not where 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. 60 But he said unto him, 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, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Footnotes
- Luke 9:2 Some ancient authorities omit the sick.
- Luke 9:6 Or, good tidings
- Luke 9:14 Greek recline.
- Luke 9:31 Or, departure
- Luke 9:32 Or, having remained awake
- Luke 9:33 Or, booths
- Luke 9:35 Many ancient authorities read my beloved Son. See Mt. 17:5; Mk. 9:7.
- Luke 9:36 Or, was past
- Luke 9:39 Or, convulseth
- Luke 9:42 Or, rent him
- Luke 9:42 Or, convulsed
- Luke 9:44 Or, betrayed
- Luke 9:46 Or, questioning
- Luke 9:46 Greek greater.
- Luke 9:47 Or, questioning
- Luke 9:48 Greek lesser.
- Luke 9:51 Greek were being fulfilled.
- Luke 9:54 Many ancient authorities add even as Elijah did. Compare 2 Kin. 1:10–12.
- Luke 9:55 Some ancient authorities add and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. Some, but fewer, add also For the Son of man came not to destroy men’s lives but to save them. Compare 19:10; Jn. 3:17; 12:47.
- Luke 9:58 Greek lodging-places.
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