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And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter and James and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves, and was transfigured before them.

And his garments became shining and exceeding white as snow, so as no fuller upon earth can make white.

And there appeared to them Elias with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Rabbi, 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.

For he knew not what he said: for they were struck with fear.

And there was a cloud overshadowing them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my most beloved son; hear ye him.

And immediately looking about, they saw no man any more, but Jesus only with them.

And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them not to tell any man what things they had seen, till the Son of man shall be risen again from the dead.

And they kept the word to themselves; questioning together what that should mean, when he shall be risen from the dead.

10 And they asked him, saying: Why then do the Pharisees and scribes say that Elias must come first?

11 Who answering, said to them: Elias, when he shall come first, shall restore all things; and as it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things and be despised.

12 But I say to you, that Elias also is come, (and they have done to him whatsoever they would,) as it is written of him.

13 And coming to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes disputing with them.

14 And presently all the people seeing Jesus, were astonished and struck with fear; and running to him, they saluted him.

15 And he asked them: What do you question about among you?

16 And one of the multitude, answering, said: Master, I have brought my son to thee, having a dumb spirit.

17 Who, wheresoever he taketh him, dasheth him, and he foameth, and gnasheth with the teeth, and pineth away; and I spoke to thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not.

18 Who answering them, said: O incredulous generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

19 And they brought him. And when he had seen him, immediately the spirit troubled him; and being thrown down upon the ground, he rolled about foaming.

20 And he asked his father: How long time is it since this hath happened unto him? But he said: From his infancy:

21 And oftentimes hath he cast him into the fire and into waters to destroy him. But if thou canst do any thing, help us, having compassion on us.

22 And Jesus saith to him: If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

23 And immediately the father of the boy crying out, with tears said: I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief.

24 And when Jesus saw the multitude running together, he threatened the unclean spirit, saying to him: Deaf and dumb spirit, I command thee, go out of him; and enter not any more into him.

25 And crying out, and greatly tearing him, he went out of him, and he became as dead, so that many said: He is dead.

26 But Jesus taking him by the hand, lifted him up; and he arose.

27 And when he was come into the house, his disciples secretly asked him: Why could not we cast him out?

28 And he said to them: This kind can go out by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

29 And departing from thence, they passed through Galilee, and he would not that any man should know it.

30 And he taught his disciples, and said to them: The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise again the third day.

31 But they understood not the word, and they were afraid to ask him.

32 And they came to Capharnaum. And when they were in the house, he asked them: What did you treat of in the way?

33 But they held their peace, for in the way they had disputed among themselves, which of them should be the greatest.

34 And sitting down, he called the twelve, and saith to them: If any man desire to be first, he shall be the last of all, and the minister of all.

35 And taking a child, he set him in the midst of them. Whom when he had embraced, he saith to them:

36 Whosoever shall receive one such child as this in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

37 John answered him, saying: Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, who followeth not us, and we forbade him.

38 But Jesus said: Do not forbid him. For there is no man that doth a miracle in my name, and can soon speak ill of me.

39 For he that is not against you, is for you.

40 For whosoever shall give you to drink a cup of water in my name, because you belong to Christ: amen I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.

41 And whosoever shall scandalize one of these little ones that believe in me; it were better for him that a millstone were hanged around his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

42 And if thy hand scandalize thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life, maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into unquenchable fire:

43 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not extinguished.

44 And if thy foot scandalize thee, cut it off. It is better for thee to enter lame into life everlasting, than having two feet, to be cast into the hell of unquenchable fire:

45 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not extinguished.

46 And if thy eye scandalize thee, pluck it out. It is better for thee with one eye to enter into the kingdom of God, than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire:

47 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not extinguished.

48 For every one shall be salted with fire: and every victim shall be salted with salt.

49 Salt is good. But if the salt became unsavoury; wherewith will you season it? Have salt in you, and have peace among you.

Jesús también les dijo:

—Les aseguro que algunos de los que están aquí presentes no morirán hasta que vean el reino de Dios llegar con poder.

La transfiguración de Jesús(A)

Seis días después, Jesús se fue a un cerro alto llevándose solamente a Pedro, a Santiago y a Juan. Allí, delante de ellos, cambió la apariencia de Jesús. Su ropa se volvió brillante y más blanca de lo que nadie podría dejarla por mucho que la lavara. Y vieron a Elías y a Moisés, que estaban conversando con Jesús. Pedro le dijo a Jesús:

—Maestro, ¡qué bien que estemos aquí! Vamos a hacer tres chozas: una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías.

Es que los discípulos estaban asustados, y Pedro no sabía qué decir. En esto, apareció una nube y se posó sobre ellos. Y de la nube salió una voz, que dijo: «Éste es mi Hijo amado: escúchenlo.» Al momento, cuando miraron alrededor, ya no vieron a nadie con ellos, sino a Jesús solo.

Mientras bajaban del cerro, Jesús les encargó que no contaran a nadie lo que habían visto, hasta que el Hijo del hombre hubiera resucitado. 10 Por esto guardaron el secreto entre ellos, aunque se preguntaban qué sería eso de resucitar. 11 Le preguntaron a Jesús:

—¿Por qué dicen los maestros de la ley que Elías ha de venir primero?

12 Él les contestó:

—Es cierto que Elías viene primero, y que él lo arreglará todo. ¿Y por qué dicen las Escrituras que el Hijo del hombre ha de sufrir y ser despreciado? 13 Pero yo les digo que Elías ya vino, y que ellos hicieron con él todo lo que quisieron, como dicen las Escrituras que le había de suceder.

Jesús sana a un muchacho que tenía un espíritu impuro(B)

14 Cuando regresaron a donde estaban los discípulos, los encontraron rodeados de una gran multitud, y algunos maestros de la ley discutían con ellos. 15 Al ver a Jesús, todos corrieron a saludarlo llenos de admiración. 16 Él les preguntó:

—¿Qué están ustedes discutiendo con ellos?

17 Uno de los presentes contestó:

—Maestro, aquí te he traído a mi hijo, pues tiene un espíritu que lo ha dejado mudo. 18 Dondequiera que se encuentra, el espíritu lo agarra y lo tira al suelo; y echa espuma por la boca, le rechinan los dientes y se queda tieso. He pedido a tus discípulos que le saquen ese espíritu, pero no han podido.

19 Jesús contestó:

—¡Gente sin fe! ¿Hasta cuándo tendré que estar con ustedes? ¿Hasta cuándo tendré que soportarlos? Traigan acá al muchacho.

20 Entonces llevaron al muchacho ante Jesús. Pero cuando el espíritu vio a Jesús, hizo que le diera un ataque al muchacho, el cual cayó al suelo revolcándose y echando espuma por la boca. 21 Jesús le preguntó al padre:

—¿Desde cuándo le sucede esto?

El padre contestó:

—Desde que era niño. 22 Y muchas veces ese espíritu lo ha arrojado al fuego y al agua, para matarlo. Así que, si puedes hacer algo, ten compasión de nosotros y ayúdanos.

23 Jesús le dijo:

—¿Cómo que “si puedes”? ¡Todo es posible para el que cree!

24 Entonces el padre del muchacho gritó:

—Yo creo. ¡Ayúdame a creer más!

25 Al ver Jesús que se estaba reuniendo mucha gente, reprendió al espíritu impuro, diciendo:

—Espíritu mudo y sordo, yo te ordeno que salgas de este muchacho y que no vuelvas a entrar en él.

26 El espíritu gritó, e hizo que le diera otro ataque al muchacho. Luego salió de él, dejándolo como muerto, de modo que muchos decían que, en efecto, estaba muerto. 27 Pero Jesús, tomándolo de la mano, lo levantó; y el muchacho se puso de pie.

28 Luego Jesús entró en una casa, y sus discípulos le preguntaron a solas:

—¿Por qué nosotros no pudimos expulsar ese espíritu?

29 Y Jesús les contestó:

—A esta clase de demonios solamente se la puede expulsar por medio de la oración.

Jesús anuncia por segunda vez su muerte(C)

30 Cuando se fueron de allí, pasaron por Galilea. Pero Jesús no quiso que nadie lo supiera, 31 porque estaba enseñando a sus discípulos. Les decía:

—El Hijo del hombre va a ser entregado en manos de los hombres, y lo matarán; pero tres días después resucitará.

32 Ellos no entendían lo que les decía, y tenían miedo de preguntarle.

¿Quién es el más importante?(D)

33 Llegaron a la ciudad de Cafarnaúm. Cuando ya estaban en casa, Jesús les preguntó:

—¿Qué venían discutiendo ustedes por el camino?

34 Pero se quedaron callados, porque en el camino habían discutido quién de ellos era el más importante. 35 Entonces Jesús se sentó, llamó a los doce y les dijo:

—Si alguien quiere ser el primero, deberá ser el último de todos, y servirlos a todos.

36 Luego puso un niño en medio de ellos, y tomándolo en brazos les dijo:

37 —El que recibe en mi nombre a un niño como éste, me recibe a mí; y el que me recibe a mí, no solamente a mí me recibe, sino también a aquel que me envió.

El que no está contra nosotros, está a nuestro favor(E)

38 Juan le dijo:

—Maestro, hemos visto a uno que expulsaba demonios en tu nombre, y tratamos de impedírselo, porque no es de los nuestros.

39 Jesús contestó:

—No se lo prohíban, porque nadie que haga un milagro en mi nombre podrá luego hablar mal de mí. 40 El que no está contra nosotros, está a nuestro favor. 41 Cualquiera que les dé a ustedes aunque sólo sea un vaso de agua por ser ustedes de Cristo, les aseguro que tendrá su premio.

El peligro de caer en pecado(F)

42 »A cualquiera que haga caer en pecado a uno de estos pequeños que creen en mí, mejor le sería que lo echaran al mar con una gran piedra de molino atada al cuello. 43 Si tu mano te hace caer en pecado, córtatela; es mejor que entres manco en la vida, y no que con las dos manos vayas a parar al infierno, donde el fuego no se puede apagar. 45 Y si tu pie te hace caer en pecado, córtatelo; es mejor que entres cojo en la vida, y no que con los dos pies seas arrojado al infierno. 47 Y si tu ojo te hace caer en pecado, sácatelo; es mejor que entres con un solo ojo en el reino de Dios, y no que con los dos ojos seas arrojado al infierno, 48 donde los gusanos no mueren y el fuego no se apaga.

49 »Porque todos serán salados con fuego. 50 La sal es buena; pero si deja de estar salada, ¿cómo podrán ustedes hacerla útil otra vez? Tengan sal en ustedes y vivan en paz unos con otros.

And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come(A) with power.”(B)

The Transfiguration(C)(D)

After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John(E) with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white,(F) whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.

Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi,(G) 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 to say, they were so frightened.)

Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud:(H) “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”(I)

Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone(J) what they had seen until the Son of Man(K) had risen from the dead. 10 They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.

11 And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”

12 Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man(L) must suffer much(M) and be rejected?(N) 13 But I tell you, Elijah has come,(O) and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him.”

Jesus Heals a Boy Possessed by an Impure Spirit(P)

14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him.

16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked.

17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.”

19 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.(Q)

21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?”

“From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.”

23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”(R)

24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene,(S) he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”

26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.

28 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately,(T) “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”

29 He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.[a]

Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time(U)

30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man(V) is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him,(W) and after three days(X) he will rise.”(Y) 32 But they did not understand what he meant(Z) and were afraid to ask him about it.

33 They came to Capernaum.(AA) When he was in the house,(AB) he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.(AC)

35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”(AD)

36 He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms,(AE) he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”(AF)

Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us(AG)

38 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”(AH)

39 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, 40 for whoever is not against us is for us.(AI) 41 Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.(AJ)

Causing to Stumble

42 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble,(AK) it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea.(AL) 43 If your hand causes you to stumble,(AM) cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell,(AN) where the fire never goes out.(AO) [44] [b] 45 And if your foot causes you to stumble,(AP) cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.(AQ) [46] [c] 47 And if your eye causes you to stumble,(AR) pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,(AS) 48 where

“‘the worms that eat them do not die,
    and the fire is not quenched.’[d](AT)

49 Everyone will be salted(AU) with fire.

50 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again?(AV) Have salt among yourselves,(AW) and be at peace with each other.”(AX)

Footnotes

  1. Mark 9:29 Some manuscripts prayer and fasting
  2. Mark 9:44 Some manuscripts include here the words of verse 48.
  3. Mark 9:46 Some manuscripts include here the words of verse 48.
  4. Mark 9:48 Isaiah 66:24