Luke 9
Amplified Bible
Ministry of the Twelve
9 Now Jesus called together the twelve [disciples] and gave them [the right to exercise] power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. 2 Then He sent them out [on a brief journey] to preach [a]the kingdom of God and to perform healing.(A) 3 And He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey [that might encumber you]—neither a walking stick, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two [b]tunics apiece. 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that city [to go to another]. 5 And as for all those who do not welcome you, when you leave that city, shake the dust off your feet [breaking all ties with them] as a testimony against them [that they rejected My message].” 6 So they began going from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing the sick everywhere.
7 Now Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch [who governed a portion of Palestine including Galilee and Perea] heard about all that was being done [by Jesus], and he was thoroughly perplexed, because it was said by some that John [the Baptist whom he had ordered beheaded] had been raised from the dead,(B) 8 and by others that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the [other] prophets of old had been resurrected. 9 Herod said, “I personally had John beheaded. Who is this man about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.
10 When the apostles returned, they told Him all that they had done. He took them with Him and He privately withdrew [across the Jordan] to a city called Bethsaida.(C) 11 But when the crowds learned of it, they followed Him; and He welcomed them and He began talking to them about the kingdom of God, and healing those who needed to be healed.
Five Thousand Fed
12 Now the day was ending, and the twelve [disciples] came and said to Him, “Send the crowd away, so that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging, and get provisions; because here we are in an isolated place.” 13 But He said to them, “You give them something to eat.” They said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless perhaps we go and buy food for all these people.”(D) 14 (For there were [c]about 5,000 men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.” 15 They did so, and had them all sit down. 16 Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and He looked up to heaven [and gave thanks] and blessed them, and broke them and kept giving them to the disciples to set before the crowd. 17 They all ate and were [completely] satisfied; and the broken pieces which they had left over were [abundant and were] picked up—twelve baskets full.
18 Now it happened that as Jesus was praying privately, the disciples were with Him, and He asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?”(E) 19 They answered, “John the Baptist, and some say, Elijah; but others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back to life.” 20 And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter replied, “The Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) of God!” 21 But He strictly warned and admonished them not to tell this to anyone, 22 saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected [as the Messiah] by the elders and chief priests and scribes (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), and be put to death, and on the third day be raised up [from death to life].”(F)
23 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]. 24 For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake, he is the one who will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God]. 25 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world [wealth, fame, success], and loses or forfeits himself? 26 For whoever is ashamed [here and now] 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 [heavenly] Father and of the holy angels. 27 But I tell you truthfully, there are [d]some among those standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”
The Transfiguration
28 Now about eight days after these teachings, He took along Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.(G) 29 As He was praying, the appearance of His face became different [actually transformed], and His clothing became white and flashing with the brilliance of lightning. 30 And behold, two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory, and were speaking of His departure [from earthly life], which He was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and those who were with him had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and splendor and majesty, and the two men who were standing with Him. 33 And as these [men, Moses and Elijah] were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is delightful and good for us to be here; we should make three [sacred] tents; one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not realizing what he was saying. 34 But even as he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were [greatly] afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 Then [e]a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, My Chosen One; listen and obey and yield to Him!” 36 When the voice had ceased, Jesus was found there alone. And they kept silent, and told no one at that time any of the things which they had seen [concerning the divine manifestation].(H)
37 On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.(I) 38 And a man from the crowd shouted for help, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he is my only child; 39 and a spirit seizes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it throws him into a convulsion so that he foams at the mouth; and only with [great] difficulty does it leave him, mauling and bruising him as it leaves. 40 I begged Your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” 41 Jesus answered, “You unbelieving and perverted generation! How long shall I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here [to Me].” 42 Even while the boy was coming, the demon slammed him down and threw him into a [violent] convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy and gave him back to his father. 43 They were all amazed [practically overwhelmed] at the [evidence of the] greatness of God and His majesty and His wondrous work.(J)
But while they were still awed by everything Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples, 44 “Let these words sink into your ears: the Son of Man is going to be betrayed and handed over to men [who are His enemies].” 45 However, they did not understand this statement. Its meaning was kept hidden from them so that they would not grasp it; and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
The Test of Greatness
46 An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].(K) 47 But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and had him stand beside Him, 48 and He told them, “Whoever welcomes this child in My name welcomes Me; and whoever welcomes Me [also] welcomes Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you [that is, the one who is genuinely humble—the one with a realistic self-view]—he is the one who is [truly] great.”
49 John replied, “Master, we saw someone driving out demons in Your name; and we tried to stop him because he does not follow along with us.”(L) 50 But Jesus told him, “Do not stop him; for he who is not against you is for you.”(M)
51 Now when the time was approaching for Him to be taken up [to heaven], He was determined to go to Jerusalem [to fulfill His purpose]. 52 He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went into a Samaritan village to make arrangements for Him; 53 but the people would not welcome Him, [f]because He was traveling toward Jerusalem. 54 When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them?”(N) 55 But He turned and rebuked them [g][and He said, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are; 56 for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.”] And they journeyed on to another village.
Exacting Discipleship
57 As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.”(O) 58 And Jesus told him, “Foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” 59 He said to another, “Follow Me [accepting Me as Master and Teacher].” But he said, “Lord, allow me first to go and [h]bury my father.”(P) 60 But He said to him, “Allow the [spiritually] dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and spread the news about the kingdom of God.” 61 Another also said, “I will follow You, Lord [as Your disciple]; but first let me say goodbye to those at my home.” 62 But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Footnotes
- Luke 9:2 Jesus as Israel’s Messiah.
- Luke 9:3 Simple slip-on garments made with or without sleeves, usually knee length and worn as either an under or outer garment in ancient times.
- Luke 9:14 The women and children were not included in this estimate.
- Luke 9:27 Perhaps a reference to Peter, John, and James who were to witness the transfiguration a few days later.
- Luke 9:35 See note Matt 3:17.
- Luke 9:53 Because of the religious conflict between Samaritans and Jews, the people of Samaria were generally inhospitable to Jews and did not offer overnight accommodations to those who were traveling to Jerusalem to participate in religious events.
- Luke 9:55 Late mss add this to v 55 and continue into v 56.
- Luke 9:59 See note Matt 8:21.
Lucas 9
La Biblia de las Américas
Misión de los doce
9 Reuniendo a los doce, les dio poder y autoridad sobre todos los demonios(A) y para sanar enfermedades. 2 Y los envió a proclamar el reino de Dios(B) y a sanar a los enfermos. 3 Y les dijo: (C)No toméis nada para el camino, ni bordón, ni alforja[a], ni pan, ni dinero; ni tengáis dos túnicas cada uno(D). 4 En cualquier casa donde entréis, quedaos allí, y sea de allí vuestra salida. 5 Y en cuanto a los que no os reciban, al salir de esa ciudad, sacudid el polvo de vuestros pies en testimonio contra ellos(E). 6 Entonces salieron, e iban por las aldeas anunciando(F) el evangelio y sanando por todas partes.
Herodes oye hablar de Jesús
7 (G)Herodes el tetrarca(H) se enteró de todo lo que estaba pasando, y estaba muy perplejo, porque algunos decían que Juan(I) había resucitado de entre los muertos, 8 otros, que Elías había aparecido, y otros, que algún profeta(J) de los antiguos había resucitado. 9 Entonces Herodes dijo: A Juan yo lo hice decapitar; ¿quién es, entonces, este de quien oigo tales cosas? Y procuraba verle(K).
Alimentación de los cinco mil
10 Y cuando los apóstoles regresaron, dieron cuenta a Jesús[b] de todo lo que habían hecho(L). Y Él, (M)tomándolos consigo, se retiró aparte a una ciudad llamada Betsaida(N). 11 Pero cuando la gente[c] se dio cuenta de esto, le siguió; y Jesús, recibiéndolos, les hablaba del reino de Dios, y sanaba a los que tenían necesidad de ser curados. 12 El día comenzaba a declinar, y acercándose los doce, le dijeron: Despide a la multitud, para que vayan a las aldeas y campos de los alrededores, y hallen alojamiento y consigan alimentos[d]; porque aquí estamos en un lugar desierto. 13 Pero Él les dijo: Dadles vosotros de comer. Y ellos dijeron: No tenemos más que cinco panes y dos peces, a no ser que vayamos y compremos alimentos para toda esta gente. 14 (Porque había como cinco mil hombres.) Y Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: Haced que se recuesten en grupos(O) como de cincuenta cada uno. 15 Así lo hicieron, haciendo recostar a todos. 16 Y tomando los cinco panes y los dos peces, levantando los ojos al cielo, los bendijo, y los partió, y los iba dando a los discípulos para que los sirvieran a[e] la gente. 17 Todos comieron y se saciaron; y se recogieron de lo que les sobró de los pedazos: doce cestas llenas(P).
La confesión de Pedro
18 (Q)Y[f] mientras Jesús[g] oraba a solas(R), estaban con Él los discípulos, y les preguntó, diciendo: ¿Quién dicen las multitudes que soy yo? 19 Entonces ellos respondieron, y dijeron: Unos, Juan el Bautista, otros, Elías, y otros, que algún profeta de los antiguos ha resucitado. 20 Y Él les dijo: Y vosotros ¿quién decís que soy yo? Y Pedro respondiendo, dijo: El Cristo[h] de Dios(S). 21 Pero Él, advirtiéndoles severamente, les mandó que no dijeran esto a nadie(T), 22 diciendo: (U)El Hijo del Hombre debe padecer mucho, y ser rechazado por los ancianos(V), los principales sacerdotes y los escribas, y ser muerto, y resucitar al tercer día. 23 Y decía a todos: Si alguno quiere venir en pos de mí, niéguese a sí mismo, tome su cruz cada día y sígame(W). 24 Porque el que quiera salvar su vida[i], la perderá, pero el que pierda su vida[j] por causa de mí, ese la salvará(X). 25 Pues, ¿de qué le sirve a un hombre haber ganado el mundo entero, si[k] él mismo se destruye o se pierde(Y)? 26 Porque 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(Z). 27 Pero en verdad os digo que hay algunos de los que están aquí, que no probarán la muerte hasta que vean(AA) el reino de Dios.
La transfiguración
28 (AB)Y[l] como ocho días después de estas palabras, Jesús tomó consigo a Pedro, a Juan y a Jacobo[m](AC), y subió al monte(AD) a orar(AE). 29 Mientras oraba(AF), la apariencia de su rostro se hizo otra(AG), y su ropa se hizo blanca y resplandeciente[n]. 30 Y he aquí, dos hombres hablaban con Él, los cuales eran Moisés y Elías, 31 quienes apareciendo en gloria[o], hablaban de la partida de Jesús[p](AH), que Él estaba a punto de cumplir en Jerusalén. 32 Pedro y sus compañeros habían sido vencidos por el sueño(AI), pero cuando estuvieron bien despiertos, vieron la gloria de Jesús[q] y a los dos varones que estaban con Él. 33 Y sucedió que al retirarse ellos de Él, Pedro dijo a Jesús: Maestro(AJ), bueno es que estemos aquí; hagamos tres enramadas[r], una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías(AK); no sabiendo lo que decía(AL). 34 Entonces, mientras él decía esto, se formó una nube que los cubrió; y tuvieron temor al entrar en la nube. 35 Y una voz salió de la nube, que decía: Este es mi Hijo, mi Escogido[s](AM); a Él oíd. 36 Después que la voz se oyó[t], Jesús fue hallado solo. Ellos se lo callaron, y por aquellos días no contaron a nadie nada de lo que habían visto(AN).
Jesús sana a un muchacho endemoniado
37 (AO)Y aconteció que al día siguiente, cuando bajaron del monte, una gran multitud le salió al encuentro. 38 Y he aquí, un hombre de la multitud gritó, diciendo: Maestro, te suplico que veas a mi hijo, pues es el único que tengo[u], 39 y sucede que un espíritu se apodera de él, y de repente da gritos, y el espíritu le hace caer con convulsiones, echando[v] espumarajos; y magullándole, a duras penas se aparta de él. 40 Entonces rogué a tus discípulos que lo echaran fuera, y no pudieron. 41 Respondiendo Jesús, dijo: ¡Oh generación incrédula y perversa! ¿Hasta cuándo he de estar con vosotros y os he de soportar? Trae acá a tu hijo. 42 Cuando este se acercaba, el demonio lo derribó y lo hizo caer con convulsiones. Pero Jesús reprendió al espíritu inmundo, y sanó al muchacho y se lo devolvió a su padre. 43 Y todos estaban admirados de la grandeza[w] de Dios(AP).
Jesús anuncia otra vez su muerte
(AQ)Mientras todos se maravillaban de todas las cosas que hacía, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: 44 Haced[x] que estas palabras penetren en vuestros oídos, porque el Hijo del Hombre va a ser entregado en manos de los hombres(AR). 45 Pero ellos no entendían(AS) estas palabras[y], y les estaban veladas para que no las comprendieran; y temían preguntarle acerca de ellas[z].
El mayor en el reino de los cielos
46 (AT)Y se suscitó[aa] una discusión entre ellos, sobre quién de ellos sería el mayor. 47 Entonces Jesús, sabiendo lo que pensaban(AU) en[ab] sus corazones, tomó a un niño y lo puso a su lado, 48 y les dijo: El que reciba a este niño en mi nombre, a mí me recibe; y el que me recibe a mí, recibe a aquel que me envió(AV); porque el que es más pequeño[ac] entre todos vosotros, ese es grande(AW).
49 (AX)Y respondiendo Juan, dijo: Maestro(AY), vimos a uno echando fuera demonios en tu nombre, y tratamos de impedírselo porque no anda con nosotros. 50 Pero Jesús le dijo: No se lo impidáis; porque el que no está contra vosotros, está con vosotros(AZ).
Jesús reprende a Jacobo y a Juan
51 Y sucedió que cuando se cumplían los días de su ascensión[ad](BA), Él, con determinación, afirmó su rostro para ir a Jerusalén(BB). 52 Y envió mensajeros delante de Él; y ellos fueron y entraron en una aldea de los samaritanos(BC) para hacerle preparativos. 53 Pero no le recibieron, porque sabían que había determinado ir a[ae] Jerusalén(BD). 54 Al ver esto, sus discípulos Jacobo[af] y Juan(BE), dijeron: Señor, ¿quieres que mandemos que descienda fuego del cielo y los consuma[ag](BF)? 55 Pero Él, volviéndose, los reprendió, [ah]y dijo: Vosotros no sabéis de qué espíritu sois, 56 porque el Hijo del Hombre no ha venido para destruir las almas de los hombres, sino para salvarlas. Y se fueron a otra aldea.
Lo que demanda el discipulado
57 Y mientras ellos iban por el camino(BG), (BH)uno le dijo: Te seguiré adondequiera que vayas. 58 Y Jesús le dijo: Las zorras tienen madrigueras y las aves del cielo nidos, pero el Hijo del Hombre no tiene dónde recostar la cabeza(BI). 59 A otro dijo: Sígueme(BJ). Pero él dijo: Señor[ai], permíteme que vaya primero a enterrar a mi padre. 60 Mas Él le dijo: Deja que los muertos entierren a sus muertos; pero tú, ve y anuncia por todas partes el reino de Dios(BK). 61 También otro dijo: Te seguiré, Señor; pero primero permíteme despedirme de los de mi casa(BL). 62 Pero Jesús le dijo: Nadie, que después de poner la mano en el arado mira atrás(BM), es apto para el reino de Dios.
Footnotes
- Lucas 9:3 O, mochila, o, bolsa
- Lucas 9:10 Lit., El
- Lucas 9:11 Lit., las multitudes
- Lucas 9:12 Lit., provisiones
- Lucas 9:16 Lit., pusieran delante de
- Lucas 9:18 Lit., Y sucedió que
- Lucas 9:18 Lit., El
- Lucas 9:20 I.e., Mesías
- Lucas 9:24 O, alma
- Lucas 9:24 O, alma
- Lucas 9:25 Lit., y
- Lucas 9:28 Lit., Y sucedió que
- Lucas 9:28 O, Santiago
- Lucas 9:29 Lit., centelleando como el rayo
- Lucas 9:31 O, relampagueante
- Lucas 9:31 Lit., El
- Lucas 9:32 Lit., El
- Lucas 9:33 O, tiendas sagradas
- Lucas 9:35 Algunos mss. dicen: Amado
- Lucas 9:36 Lit., ocurrió
- Lucas 9:38 O, es mi unigénito
- Lucas 9:39 Lit., con
- Lucas 9:43 O, majestad
- Lucas 9:44 Lit., Poned
- Lucas 9:45 Lit., esta palabra
- Lucas 9:45 Lit., esta palabra
- Lucas 9:46 Lit., se introdujo
- Lucas 9:47 Lit., el razonamiento de
- Lucas 9:48 O, humilde
- Lucas 9:51 Lit., su recepción arriba
- Lucas 9:53 Lit., porque su rostro iba hacia
- Lucas 9:54 O, Santiago
- Lucas 9:54 Algunos mss. agregan: como lo hizo también Elías
- Lucas 9:55 Muchos mss. antiguos no incluyen las palabras: y dijo: Vosotros...sino para salvarlas, de los vers. 55 y 56
- Lucas 9:59 Algunos mss. no incluyen: Señor
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