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Lucas 9
Reina Valera Actualizada
Lucas 9
Reina Valera Actualizada
La misión de los doce
9 Reuniendo a los doce[a], les dio poder y autoridad sobre todos los demonios y para sanar enfermedades. 2 Los envió a predicar el reino de Dios y a sanar a los enfermos. 3 Y les dijo:
—No tomen nada para el camino: ni bastón ni bolsa ni pan ni dinero; ni tengan dos túnicas. 4 En cualquier casa en que entren, permanezcan allí y de allí salgan. 5 Y dondequiera que no los reciban, al salir de aquella ciudad sacudan el polvo de sus pies como testimonio contra ellos.
6 Y saliendo, pasaban de aldea en aldea anunciando el evangelio y sanando por todas partes.
La muerte de Juan el Bautista
7 El tetrarca Herodes oyó de todo lo que estaba pasando y estaba perplejo porque algunos decían que Juan había resucitado de los muertos. 8 Otros decían que Elías había aparecido, y otros que alguno de los antiguos profetas había resucitado. 9 Pero Herodes dijo: “A Juan yo lo decapité. ¿Quién, pues, es este de quien escucho tales cosas?”. Y procuraba verle.
Jesús alimenta a cinco mil
10 Cuando los apóstoles regresaron, contaron a Jesús todo lo que habían hecho. Y él los tomó consigo y se retiró aparte a la ciudad llamada Betsaida. 11 Pero, al saberlo, las multitudes lo siguieron; y él los recibió, y les hablaba del reino de Dios y sanaba a los que tenían necesidad de ser sanados.
12 El día comenzó a declinar, y los doce se acercaron a él y le dijeron:
—Despide a la gente para que vayan a las aldeas y a los campos de alrededor, y se alojen y hallen comida porque aquí estamos en un lugar desierto.
13 Él les dijo:
—Denles ustedes de comer.
Pero ellos dijeron:
—No tenemos más que cinco panes y dos pescados, a no ser que vayamos nosotros y compremos comida para todo este pueblo.
14 Porque eran como cinco mil hombres. Entonces dijo a sus discípulos:
—Hagan que se sienten en grupos de unos cincuenta cada uno.
15 Y así lo hicieron, haciendo que todos se sentaran. 16 Entonces Jesús tomó los cinco panes y los dos pescados y, alzando los ojos al cielo, los bendijo. Luego los partió e iba dando a sus discípulos para que los pusieran delante de la gente. 17 Todos comieron y se saciaron, y de lo que sobró recogieron doce canastas de pedazos.
La confesión de Pedro
18 Aconteció que, mientras él estaba orando aparte, sus discípulos estaban con él, y les preguntó diciendo:
—¿Quién dice la gente que soy yo?
19 Respondiendo ellos, dijeron:
—Unos, que Juan el Bautista; otros, que Elías; y otros, que alguno de los antiguos profetas ha resucitado.
20 Y les dijo:
—Y ustedes, ¿quién dicen que soy yo?
Entonces Pedro, respondiendo, dijo:
—El Cristo de Dios.
21 Pero él les mandó enérgicamente que no dijeran esto a nadie. 22 Y les dijo:
—Es necesario que el Hijo del Hombre padezca muchas cosas y que sea desechado por los ancianos, por los principales sacerdotes y por los escribas, y que sea muerto y que resucite al tercer día.
Condiciones para seguir a Jesús
23 Decía entonces a todos:
—Si alguno quiere venir en pos de mí, niéguese a sí mismo, tome su cruz cada día y sígame. 24 Porque el que quiera salvar su vida la perderá; pero el que pierda su vida por causa de mí, la salvará. 25 Pues, ¿de qué le sirve al hombre si gana el mundo entero y se destruye o se pierde a sí mismo? 26 Pues el que se avergüence de mí y de mis palabras, de este se avergonzará el Hijo del Hombre cuando venga en su gloria y la del Padre y la de los santos ángeles. 27 Y les digo, en verdad, que hay algunos de los que están aquí presentes que no gustarán la muerte hasta que hayan visto el reino de Dios.
La transfiguración
28 Aconteció, como ocho días después de estas palabras, que tomó consigo a Pedro, a Juan y a Jacobo, y subió al monte a orar. 29 Y mientras oraba, la apariencia de su rostro se hizo otra y sus vestiduras se hicieron blancas y resplandecientes. 30 Y he aquí, dos hombres hablaban con él. Eran Moisés y Elías, 31 quienes aparecieron en gloria y hablaban de su partida que él iba a cumplir en Jerusalén. 32 Pedro y los otros con él estaban cargados de sueño; pero se mantuvieron vigilando y vieron su gloria y a dos hombres que estaban con él. 33 Aconteció que, mientras aquellos se apartaban de él, Pedro dijo a Jesús, sin saber lo que decía:
—Maestro, nos es bueno estar aquí. Levantemos, pues, tres enramadas: una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías.
34 Mientras él estaba diciendo esto, vino una nube y les hizo sombra. Y ellos tuvieron temor cuando entraron en la nube. 35 Entonces de la nube salió una voz que decía: “Este es mi Hijo, el Escogido[b]. A él oigan”.
36 Cuando cesó la voz, Jesús fue hallado solo. Y ellos callaron, y en aquellos días no dijeron a nadie nada de lo que habían visto.
Jesús sana a un muchacho
37 Aconteció al día siguiente, cuando habían bajado del monte, que una gran multitud le salió al encuentro. 38 Y he aquí, un hombre de la multitud clamó diciendo:
—Maestro, te ruego que veas a mi hijo, que es el único que tengo. 39 He aquí un espíritu lo toma, y de repente grita y lo convulsiona con espumarajos; lo hace pedazos y difícilmente se aparta de él. 40 Yo rogué a tus discípulos que lo echaran fuera pero no pudieron.
41 Respondiendo Jesús, dijo:
—¡Oh generación incrédula y perversa! ¿Hasta cuándo estaré con ustedes y los soportaré? Trae a tu hijo acá.
42 Y mientras aún se acercaba, el demonio lo derribó y lo convulsionó. Pero Jesús reprendió al espíritu inmundo y sanó al muchacho, y se lo entregó a su padre. 43 Y todos se maravillaban de la grandeza de Dios.
Jesús anuncia su humillación
Como todos se maravillaban de todas las cosas que hacía, dijo a sus discípulos:
44 —Pongan en sus oídos estas palabras, porque el Hijo del Hombre ha de ser entregado en manos de hombres.
45 Pero ellos no entendían este dicho, pues les estaba encubierto para que no lo percibieran. Y temían preguntarle acerca de este dicho.
Quién es el más importante
46 Entonces hubo una discusión entre los discípulos: cuál de ellos sería el más importante. 47 Pero Jesús, percibiendo los razonamientos de sus corazones, tomó a un niño y lo puso a su lado 48 y les dijo:
—Cualquiera que reciba a este niño en mi nombre me recibe a mí; y cualquiera que me reciba a mí recibe al que me envió. Porque el que es más pequeño entre todos ustedes, este es el más importante.
Quién está de su parte
49 Entonces respondiendo Juan, dijo:
—Maestro, vimos a cierto hombre echando fuera demonios en tu nombre, y se lo prohibimos porque no sigue con nosotros.
50 Jesús le dijo:
—No se lo prohíban. Porque el que no es contra ustedes, por ustedes es.
El viaje decisivo a Jerusalén
51 Aconteció que, cuando se cumplía el tiempo en que había de ser recibido arriba, él afirmó su rostro para ir a Jerusalén.
52 Envió mensajeros delante de sí, los cuales fueron y entraron en una aldea de los samaritanos para hacerle preparativos, 53 pero no lo recibieron porque vieron en su cara que iba a Jerusalén. 54 Al ver esto, sus discípulos Jacobo y Juan le dijeron:
—Señor, ¿quieres que mandemos que descienda fuego del cielo y los consuma?
55 Él se dio vuelta y los reprendió[c], 56 y fueron a otra aldea.
Lo que cuesta seguir a Jesús
57 Mientras ellos iban por el camino, cierto hombre le dijo:
—¡Te seguiré a dondequiera que vayas!
58 Jesús le dijo:
—Las zorras tienen cuevas y las aves del cielo tienen nidos pero el Hijo del Hombre no tiene dónde recostar la cabeza.
59 Dijo a otro:
—Sígueme.
Pero él le dijo:
—Señor, permíteme ir primero a enterrar a mi padre.
60 Y Jesús le dijo:
—Deja que los muertos entierren a sus muertos; pero tú ¡ve y anuncia el reino de Dios!
61 Entonces también le dijo otro:
—Te seguiré, Señor, pero primero permite que me despida de los que están en mi casa.
62 Pero Jesús le dijo:
—Ninguno que ha puesto su mano en el arado y sigue mirando atrás es apto para el reino de Dios.
Footnotes
- Lucas 9:1 Algunos mss. antiguos tienen los doce apóstoles; otros, los doce discípulos.
- Lucas 9:35 Algunos mss. antiguos tienen el Amado.
- Lucas 9:55 Algunos mss. antiguos tienen y dijo: Ustedes no saben de qué espíritu son; 56 porque el Hijo del Hombre no ha venido para perder las personas sino para salvarlas; cf. 19:10.
Lucas 9
Dios Habla Hoy
Lucas 9
Dios Habla Hoy
Jesús envía a los discípulos a anunciar el reino de Dios(A)
9 Jesús reunió a sus doce discípulos, y les dio poder y autoridad para expulsar toda clase de demonios y para curar enfermedades. 2 Los envió a anunciar el reino de Dios y a sanar a los enfermos. 3 Les dijo:
—No lleven nada para el camino: ni bastón, ni bolsa, ni pan, ni dinero, ni ropa de repuesto. 4 En cualquier casa donde lleguen, quédense hasta que se vayan del lugar. 5 Y si en algún pueblo no los quieren recibir, salgan de él y sacúdanse el polvo de los pies, para que les sirva a ellos de advertencia.
6 Salieron ellos, pues, y fueron por todas las aldeas, anunciando la buena noticia y sanando enfermos.
Incertidumbre de Herodes(B)
7 El rey Herodes oyó hablar de todo lo que sucedía; y no sabía qué pensar, porque unos decían que Juan había resucitado, 8 otros decían que había aparecido el profeta Elías, y otros decían que era alguno de los antiguos profetas, que había resucitado. 9 Pero Herodes dijo:
—Yo mismo mandé que le cortaran la cabeza a Juan. ¿Quién será entonces este, de quien oigo contar tantas cosas?
Por eso Herodes procuraba ver a Jesús.
Jesús da de comer a una multitud(C)
10 Cuando los apóstoles regresaron, contaron a Jesús lo que habían hecho. Él, tomándolos aparte, los llevó a un pueblo llamado Betsaida. 11 Pero cuando la gente lo supo, lo siguieron; y Jesús los recibió, les habló del reino de Dios y sanó a los enfermos.
12 Cuando ya comenzaba a hacerse tarde, se acercaron a Jesús los doce discípulos y le dijeron:
—Despide a la gente, para que vayan a descansar y a buscar comida por las aldeas y los campos cercanos, porque en este lugar no hay nada.
13 Jesús les dijo:
—Denles ustedes de comer.
Ellos contestaron:
—No tenemos más que cinco panes y dos pescados, a menos que vayamos a comprar comida para toda esta gente.
14 Pues eran unos cinco mil hombres. Pero Jesús dijo a sus discípulos:
—Háganlos sentarse en grupos como de cincuenta.
15 Ellos obedecieron e hicieron sentar a todos. 16 Luego Jesús tomó en sus manos los cinco panes y los dos pescados y, mirando al cielo, pronunció sobre ellos la bendición, los partió y se los dio a sus discípulos para que los repartieran entre la gente. 17 La gente comió hasta quedar satisfecha, y recogieron en doce canastos los pedazos sobrantes.
Pedro declara que Jesús es el Mesías(D)
18 Un día en que Jesús estaba orando solo, y sus discípulos estaban con él, les preguntó:
—¿Quién dice la gente que soy yo?
19 Ellos contestaron:
—Algunos dicen que eres Juan el Bautista, otros dicen que eres Elías, y otros dicen que eres uno de los antiguos profetas, que ha resucitado.
20 —Y ustedes, ¿quién dicen que soy? —les preguntó.
Y Pedro le respondió:
—Eres el Mesías de Dios.
Jesús anuncia su muerte(E)
21 Pero Jesús les encargó mucho que no dijeran esto a nadie. 22 Y les dijo:
—El Hijo del hombre tendrá que sufrir mucho, y será rechazado por los ancianos, por los jefes de los sacerdotes y por los maestros de la ley. Lo van a matar, pero al tercer día resucitará.
23 Después les dijo a todos:
—Si alguno quiere ser discípulo mío, olvídese de sí mismo, cargue con su cruz cada día y sígame. 24 Porque el que quiera salvar su vida, la perderá; pero el que pierda la vida por causa mía, la salvará. 25 ¿De qué le sirve al hombre ganar el mundo entero, si se pierde o se destruye a sí mismo? 26 Pues si alguno se avergüenza de mí y de mi mensaje, también el Hijo del hombre se avergonzará de él cuando venga con su gloria y con la gloria de su Padre y de los santos ángeles. 27 Les aseguro que algunos de los que están aquí presentes no morirán sin antes haber visto el reino de Dios.
La transfiguración de Jesús(F)
28 Unos ocho días después de esta conversación, Jesús subió a un cerro a orar, acompañado de Pedro, Santiago y Juan. 29 Mientras oraba, el aspecto de su cara cambió, y su ropa se volvió muy blanca y brillante; 30 y aparecieron dos hombres conversando con él. Eran Moisés y Elías, 31 que estaban rodeados de un resplandor glorioso y hablaban de la partida de Jesús de este mundo, que iba a tener lugar en Jerusalén. 32 Aunque Pedro y sus compañeros tenían mucho sueño, permanecieron despiertos, y vieron la gloria de Jesús y a los dos hombres que estaban con él. 33 Cuando aquellos hombres se separaban ya de Jesús, Pedro le dijo:
—Maestro, ¡qué bien que estemos aquí! Vamos a hacer tres chozas: una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías.
Pero Pedro no sabía lo que decía. 34 Mientras hablaba, una nube se posó sobre ellos, y al verse dentro de la nube tuvieron miedo. 35 Entonces de la nube salió una voz, que dijo: «Éste es mi Hijo, mi elegido: escúchenlo.»
36 Cuando se escuchó esa voz, Jesús quedó solo. Pero ellos mantuvieron esto en secreto y en aquel tiempo a nadie dijeron nada de lo que habían visto.
Jesús sana a un muchacho que tenía un espíritu impuro(G)
37 Al día siguiente, cuando bajaron del cerro, una gran multitud salió al encuentro de Jesús. 38 Y un hombre de entre la gente le dijo con voz fuerte:
—Maestro, por favor, mira a mi hijo, que es el único que tengo; 39 un espíritu lo agarra, y hace que grite y que le den ataques y que eche espuma por la boca. Lo maltrata y no lo quiere soltar. 40 He rogado a tus discípulos que le saquen ese espíritu, pero no han podido.
41 Jesús contestó:
—¡Oh gente sin fe y perversa! ¿Hasta cuándo tendré que estar con ustedes y soportarlos? Trae acá a tu hijo.
42 Cuando el muchacho se acercaba, el demonio lo tiró al suelo e hizo que le diera otro ataque; pero Jesús reprendió al espíritu impuro, sanó al muchacho y se lo devolvió a su padre. 43 Y todos se quedaron admirados de la grandeza de Dios.
Jesús anuncia por segunda vez su muerte(H)
Mientras todos se maravillaban de lo que Jesús hacía, él dijo a sus discípulos:
44 —Oigan bien esto y no lo olviden: el Hijo del hombre va a ser entregado en manos de los hombres.
45 Pero ellos no entendían lo que les decía, pues todavía no se les había abierto el entendimiento para comprenderlo; además tenían miedo de pedirle a Jesús que se lo explicara.
¿Quién es el más importante?(I)
46 Por entonces los discípulos comenzaron a discutir quién de ellos sería el más importante. 47 Jesús, al darse cuenta de lo que estaban pensando, tomó a un niño, lo puso junto a él 48 y les dijo:
—El que recibe a este niño en mi nombre, me recibe a mí; y el que me recibe a mí, recibe también al que me envió. Por eso, el más insignificante entre todos ustedes, ése es el más importante.
El que no está contra nosotros, está a nuestro favor(J)
49 Juan le dijo:
—Maestro, hemos visto a uno que expulsaba demonios en tu nombre; y tratamos de impedírselo, porque no es de los nuestros.
50 Jesús le contestó:
—No se lo prohíban, porque el que no está contra nosotros, está a nuestro favor.
Jesús reprende a Santiago y a Juan
51 Cuando ya se acercaba el tiempo en que Jesús había de subir al cielo, emprendió con valor su viaje a Jerusalén. 52 Envió por delante mensajeros, que fueron a una aldea de Samaria para conseguirle alojamiento; 53 pero los samaritanos no quisieron recibirlo, porque se daban cuenta de que se dirigía a Jerusalén. 54 Cuando sus discípulos Santiago y Juan vieron esto, le dijeron:
—Señor, ¿quieres que ordenemos que baje fuego del cielo, y que acabe con ellos?
55 Pero Jesús se volvió y los reprendió. 56 Luego se fueron a otra aldea.
Para seguir a Jesús(K)
57 Mientras iban de camino, un hombre le dijo a Jesús:
—Señor, deseo seguirte a dondequiera que vayas.
58 Jesús le contestó:
—Las zorras tienen cuevas y las aves tienen nidos; pero el Hijo del hombre no tiene donde recostar la cabeza.
59 Jesús le dijo a otro:
—Sígueme.
Pero él respondió:
—Señor, déjame ir primero a enterrar a mi padre.
60 Jesús le contestó:
—Deja que los muertos entierren a sus muertos; tú ve y anuncia el reino de Dios.
61 Otro le dijo:
—Señor, quiero seguirte, pero primero déjame ir a despedirme de los de mi casa.
62 Jesús le contestó:
—El que pone la mano en el arado y sigue mirando atrás, no sirve para el reino de Dios.
Luke 9
King James Version
Luke 9
King James Version
9 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them to preach 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.
4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
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.
6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
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;
8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired 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.
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.
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.
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.
14 For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.
15 And they did so, and made them all sit 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.
17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.
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?
19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;
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.
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.
24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
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.
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.
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.
29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at 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.
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.
34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear 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.
37 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.
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.
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.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and 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.
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.
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,
44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.
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.
46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
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.
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.
50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.
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,
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 would go 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?
55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went 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.
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.
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach 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.
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.
Luke 9
New International Version
Luke 9
New International Version
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve(A)(B)
9 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons(C) and to cure diseases,(D) 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God(E) and to heal the sick. 3 He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.(F) 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town. 5 If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”(G) 6 So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.
7 Now Herod(H) the tetrarch heard about all that was going on. And he was perplexed because some were saying that John(I) had been raised from the dead,(J) 8 others that Elijah had appeared,(K) and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life.(L) 9 But Herod said, “I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?” And he tried to see him.(M)
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand(N)(O)
10 When the apostles(P) returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida,(Q) 11 but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God,(R) and healed those who needed healing.
12 Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.”
13 He replied, “You give them something to eat.”
They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” 14 (About five thousand men were there.)
But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 The disciples did so, and everyone sat down. 16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them.(S) Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. 17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah(T)(U)
18 Once when Jesus was praying(V) in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?”
19 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist;(W) others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.”(X)
20 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Peter answered, “God’s Messiah.”(Y)
Jesus Predicts His Death
21 Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.(Z) 22 And he said, “The Son of Man(AA) must suffer many things(AB) and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law,(AC) and he must be killed(AD) and on the third day(AE) be raised to life.”(AF)
23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.(AG) 24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.(AH) 25 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? 26 Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them(AI) when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.(AJ)
27 “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”
The Transfiguration(AK)
28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James(AL) with him and went up onto a mountain to pray.(AM) 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. 31 They spoke about his departure,[a](AN) which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. 32 Peter and his companions were very sleepy,(AO) but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master,(AP) it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
34 While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen;(AQ) listen to him.”(AR) 36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen.(AS)
Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy(AT)
37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. 38 A man in the crowd called out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 A spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It scarcely ever leaves him and is destroying him. 40 I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they could not.”
41 “You unbelieving and perverse generation,”(AU) Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”
42 Even while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father. 43 And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.
Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time
While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples, 44 “Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.”(AV) 45 But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it,(AW) and they were afraid to ask him about it.
46 An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.(AX) 47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts,(AY) took a little child and had him stand beside him. 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.(AZ) For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.”(BA)
49 “Master,”(BB) said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.”
50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”(BC)
Samaritan Opposition
51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven,(BD) Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.(BE) 52 And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan(BF) village to get things ready for him; 53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John(BG) saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them[b]?”(BH) 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them. 56 Then he and his disciples went to another village.
The Cost of Following Jesus(BI)
57 As they were walking along the road,(BJ) a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man(BK) has no place to lay his head.”
59 He said to another man, “Follow me.”(BL)
But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”(BM)
61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.”(BN)
62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”
Luke 9
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Luke 9
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Ministry of the Twelve
9 (A)Now He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons, and the power to heal diseases. 2 And He sent them out to (B)proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing. 3 And He said to them, “(C)Take nothing for your journey, (D)neither a staff, nor a [a]bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two [b]tunics. 4 And whatever house you enter, stay there [c]until you leave that city. 5 And as for all who do not receive you, when you leave that city, (E)shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” 6 And as they were leaving, they began going [d]throughout the villages, (F)preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
7 (G)Now (H)Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that (I)John had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that (J)Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen. 9 Herod said, “I myself had John beheaded; but who is this Man about whom I hear such things?” And (K)he kept trying to see Him.
10 (L)When the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. (M)And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called (N)Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed them and began speaking to them about the kingdom of God, and curing those who had need of healing.
Five Thousand Men Fed
12 Now the day [e]was ending, and the twelve came up and said to Him, “Dismiss the crowd, so that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and get [f]something to eat; because here, we are in a secluded place.” 13 But He said to them, “You give them something to eat!” But they said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless perhaps we go and buy food for all these people.” 14 (For there were about five thousand men.) But He said to His disciples, “Have them recline to eat (O)in groups of about fifty each.” 15 They did so, and had them all recline. 16 And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and, looking up to heaven, He blessed them and broke them, and gave them to the disciples again and again, to serve the crowd. 17 And they all ate and were satisfied; and [g]the broken pieces which they had left over were picked up, twelve (P)baskets full.
Peter Says Jesus Is The Christ
18 (Q)And it happened that while He was (R)praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the [h]people say that I am?” 19 They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” 20 And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “(S)The [i]Christ of God.” 21 But He [j](T)warned them and instructed them not to tell this to anyone, 22 (U)saying, “(V)The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised on the third day.”
23 And He was saying to them all, “(W)If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For (X)whoever wants to save his [k]life will lose it, but whoever loses his [l]life for My sake, this is the one who will save it. 25 For what good does it do a person if he gains the whole world, but (Y)loses or forfeits himself? 26 (Z)For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and the glory of the Father and the holy angels. 27 But I say to you truthfully, (AA)there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.”
The Transfiguration
28 (AB)About eight days after these sayings, He took along (AC)Peter, John, and James, and (AD)went up on the mountain (AE)to pray. 29 And while He was (AF)praying, the appearance of His face (AG)became different, and His clothing became white and [m]gleaming. 30 And behold, two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah, 31 who, appearing in [n]glory, were speaking of His (AH)departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and his companions (AI)had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing with Him. 33 And as [o]these two men were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “(AJ)Master, it is good that we are here; and (AK)let’s make three [p]tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—(AL)not realizing what he was saying. 34 But while he was saying this, a cloud [q]formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 And then (AM)a voice came from the cloud, saying, “(AN)This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!” 36 And when the voice [r]had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And (AO)they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.
37 (AP)On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him. 38 And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he is my only son, 39 and a spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams, and it throws him into a convulsion with foaming at the mouth; and only with difficulty does it leave him, mauling him as it leaves. 40 And I begged Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not.” 41 And Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” 42 Now while he was still approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground and threw him into a convulsion. 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 [s](AQ)greatness of God.
(AR)But while everyone was astonished at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples, 44 “As for you, let these words sink into your ears: (AS)for the Son of Man is going to be [t]handed over to men.” 45 But (AT)they [u]did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they would not comprehend it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.
The Test of Greatness
46 (AU)Now an argument [v]started among them as to which of them might be the greatest. 47 But Jesus, (AV)knowing [w]what they were thinking in their hearts, took a child and had him stand by His side, 48 and He said to them, “(AW)Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; (AX)for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great.”
49 (AY)John answered and said, “(AZ)Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow along with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not hinder him; (BA)for the one who is not against you is [x]for you.”
51 When the days were approaching for (BB)His [y]ascension, He [z]was determined (BC)to go to Jerusalem; 52 and He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went and entered a village of the (BD)Samaritans to [aa]make arrangements for Him. 53 And they did not receive Him, (BE)because [ab]He was traveling toward Jerusalem. 54 When His disciples (BF)James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to (BG)command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” 55 But He turned and rebuked them.[ac] 56 And they went on to another village.
Exacting Discipleship
57 (BH)As they were going on the road, (BI)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 sky have nests, but (BJ)the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” 59 And He said to another, “(BK)Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.” 60 But He said to him, “Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and (BL)proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God.” 61 Another also said, “I will follow You, Lord; but (BM)first permit me to say goodbye to those at my home.” 62 But Jesus said to him, “(BN)No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Footnotes
- Luke 9:3 Or knapsack
- Luke 9:3 A long shirt worn next to the skin
- Luke 9:4 Lit and leave from there
- Luke 9:6 Or from village to village
- Luke 9:12 Lit began to decline
- Luke 9:12 Lit provisions
- Luke 9:17 Lit what was left over to them of the broken pieces was
- Luke 9:18 Lit crowds
- Luke 9:20 I.e., Messiah
- Luke 9:21 Or strictly admonished
- Luke 9:24 Or soul
- Luke 9:24 Or soul
- Luke 9:29 Or flashing like lightning
- Luke 9:31 Or splendor
- Luke 9:33 Lit they
- Luke 9:33 Or sacred tents
- Luke 9:34 Lit occurred
- Luke 9:36 Lit occurred
- Luke 9:43 Or majesty
- Luke 9:44 Or betrayed
- Luke 9:45 Lit were not knowing
- Luke 9:46 Lit entered
- Luke 9:47 Lit the reasoning; or argument
- Luke 9:50 Or on your side
- Luke 9:51 Lit taking up
- Luke 9:51 Lit set His face
- Luke 9:52 Or prepare
- Luke 9:53 Lit His face was proceeding toward
- Luke 9:55 Some late mss add: and said, “You do not know of what kind of spirit you are; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy people’s lives, but to save them.”
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