Then he said to them, “Truly I tell you,(A) there are some standing here who will not taste death(B) until they see the kingdom of God come in power.”(C)

The Transfiguration

After(D) six days(E) Jesus took Peter, James, and John(F) and led them up a high mountain(G) by themselves to be alone. He was transfigured(H) in front of them, and his clothes(I) became dazzling—extremely white(J) as no launderer on earth could whiten(K) them. Elijah(L) appeared to them with Moses,(M) and they were talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi,(N) it’s good(O) for us to be here. Let’s set up three shelters:(P) one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”— because he did not know what to say,(Q) since they were terrified.(R)

A cloud(S) appeared, overshadowing(T) them, and a voice(U) came from the cloud:(V) “This is my beloved(W) Son;(X) listen to him!” (Y)

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

As(Z) they were coming down the mountain,(AA) he ordered them to tell no one what they had seen(AB) until the Son of Man(AC) had risen(AD) from the dead.(AE) 10 They kept this word(AF) to themselves, questioning what “rising from the dead” meant.

11 Then they asked him, “Why do the scribes(AG) say that Elijah must come first?” (AH)

12 “Elijah does come first and restores(AI) all things,”(AJ) he replied. “Why then is it written(AK) that the Son of Man must suffer(AL) many things and be treated with contempt?(AM) 13 But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they did whatever they pleased to him, just as it is written(AN) about him.”

The Power of Faith over a Demon

14 When(AO) they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes disputing(AP) with them. 15 When the whole crowd saw him, they were amazed and ran to greet him. 16 He asked them, “What are you arguing with them about?”

17 Someone from the crowd answered him, “Teacher,(AQ) I brought my son to you. He has a spirit(AR) that makes him unable to speak.(AS) 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive it out, but they couldn’t.”

19 He replied to them, “You unbelieving(AT) generation, how long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me.” 20 So they brought the boy to him. When the spirit saw him, it immediately threw the boy into convulsions. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. 21 “How long has this been happening to him?” Jesus asked his father.

“From childhood,” he said. 22 “And many times it has thrown him into fire or water to destroy(AU) him. But if you can do anything, have compassion(AV) on us and help us.”

23 Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’?[a] Everything is possible(AW) for the one who believes.”(AX)

24 Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!”

25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was quickly gathering, he rebuked(AY) the unclean(AZ) spirit, saying to it, “You mute and deaf(BA) spirit, I command you: Come out of him and never enter him again.”

26 Then it came out, shrieking and throwing him into terrible convulsions.(BB) The boy became like a corpse, so that many said, “He’s dead.” 27 But Jesus, taking him by the hand, raised him,(BC) and he stood up.

28 After he had gone into the house, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”

29 And he told them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer.”[b](BD)

The Second Prediction of His Death

30 Then(BE) they left that place and made their way through Galilee, but he did not want anyone to know it.(BF) 31 For he was teaching(BG) his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man(BH) is going to be betrayed[c] into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after he is killed, he will rise(BI) three days later.”(BJ) 32 But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask him.(BK)

Who Is the Greatest?

33 They(BL) came to Capernaum.(BM) When he was in the house,(BN) he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way?”(BO) 34 But they were silent,(BP) because on the way they had been arguing with one another about who was the greatest.(BQ) 35 Sitting down, he called the Twelve(BR) and said to them, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last and servant of all.”(BS) 36 He took a child,(BT) had him stand among them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes[d] one little child such as this in my name(BU) welcomes me. And whoever welcomes me does not welcome me, but him who sent(BV) me.”(BW)

In His Name

38 John(BX) said to him, “Teacher,(BY) we saw someone[e] driving out demons(BZ) in your name,(CA) and we tried to stop him because he wasn’t following us.”(CB)

39 “Don’t stop him,” said Jesus, “because there is no one who will perform a miracle(CC) in my name who can soon afterward speak evil of me. 40 For whoever is not against us is for us.(CD) 41 And whoever gives you a cup of water to drink(CE) in my name, because you belong to Christ(CF) —truly I tell you,(CG) he will never lose his reward.(CH)

Warnings from Jesus

42 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to fall away(CI) —it would be better for him if a heavy millstone(CJ) were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

43 “And if your hand causes you to fall away, cut it off.(CK) It is better for you to enter life maimed(CL) than to have two hands and go to hell, the unquenchable fire.[f](CM) 45 And if your foot causes you to fall away, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame(CN) than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.[g] 47 And if your eye causes you to fall away, gouge it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God(CO) with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown(CP) into hell,(CQ) 48 where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.[h] 49 For everyone will be salted with fire.[i][j](CR) 50 Salt is good, but if the salt should lose its flavor, how can you season it?(CS) Have salt(CT) among yourselves, and be at peace(CU) with one another.”

Footnotes

  1. 9:23 Other mss add believe
  2. 9:29 Other mss add and fasting
  3. 9:31 Or handed over
  4. 9:37 Or “Whoever receives
  5. 9:38 Other mss add who didn’t go along with us
  6. 9:43 Some mss include v. 44: Where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.
  7. 9:45 Some mss include v. 46: Where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.
  8. 9:48 Is 66:24
  9. 9:49 Other mss add and every sacrifice will be salted with salt
  10. 9:49 Lv 2:13; Ezk 43:24

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

The Transfiguration

And Jesus said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, there are [a]some of those who are standing here who will not taste (experience) death before they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.”

Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured (changed in form) before them [and began to shine brightly with divine and regal glory];(A) and His clothes became radiant and dazzling, intensely white, as no launderer on earth can whiten them. Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were having a conversation with Jesus. Peter responded and said to Jesus, “Rabbi (Master), it is good for us to be here; let us make three [sacred] tents—one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” For he did not [really] know what to say because they were terrified [and stunned by the miraculous sight]. Then a cloud formed, overshadowing them, and [b]a voice came out of the cloud, “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him and obey Him!” Suddenly they looked around and no longer saw anyone with them, except Jesus alone.

As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus expressly ordered them not to tell anyone what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 So they [carefully and faithfully] kept the matter to themselves, [c]discussing and questioning [with one another] what it meant to rise from the dead. 11 They asked Him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first [before the Messiah comes]?”(B) 12 He answered them, “Elijah does come first and restores and reestablishes all things. And yet how is it written of the Son of Man that He will suffer many things [grief and physical distress] and be treated with contempt [utterly despised and rejected]?(C) 13 But I say to you that Elijah has in fact come [already], and they [d]did to him whatever they wished, just as it is written [in Scripture] of him.”

All Things Possible

14 When they came [back] to the [other nine] disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes questioning and arguing with them.(D) 15 Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Jesus, they were startled and began running up to greet Him. 16 He asked them, “What are you discussing with them?” 17 One of the crowd replied to Him, “Teacher, I brought You my son, possessed with a spirit which makes him unable to speak; 18 and whenever it seizes him [intending to do harm], it throws him down, and he foams [at the mouth], and grinds his teeth and becomes stiff. I told Your disciples to drive it out, and they could not do it.” 19 He replied, “O unbelieving (faithless) generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!” 20 They brought the boy to Him. When the [demonic] spirit saw Him, immediately it threw the boy into a convulsion, and falling to the ground he began rolling around and foaming at the mouth. 21 Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he answered, “Since childhood. 22 The demon has often thrown him both into fire and into water, intending to kill him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!” 23 Jesus said to him, “[You say to Me,] ‘If You can?’ All things are possible for the one who believes and trusts [in Me]!” 24 Immediately the father of the boy cried out [with a desperate, piercing cry], saying, “I do believe; help [me overcome] my unbelief.” 25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was rapidly gathering [around them], He rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You deaf and mute spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again!” 26 After screaming out and throwing him into a terrible convulsion, it came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse [so still and pale] that many [of the spectators] said, “He is dead!” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and raised him; and he stood up. 28 When He had gone indoors, His disciples began asking Him privately, “Why were we unable to drive it out?” 29 He replied to them, “This kind [of unclean spirit] cannot come out by anything but prayer [to the Father].”

Death and Resurrection Foretold

30 They went on from there and began to go through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know it, 31 because He was teaching His disciples [and preparing them for the future]. He told them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed and handed over to men [who are His enemies], and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise [from the dead] three days later.” 32 But [e]they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him [what He meant].

33 They arrived at Capernaum; and when He was in the [f]house, He asked them, “What were you discussing and arguing about on the road?”(E) 34 But they kept quiet, because on the road they had discussed and debated with one another which one [of them] was the greatest. 35 Sitting down [to teach], He called the twelve [disciples] and said to them, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all [in importance] and a servant of all.” 36 Taking a child, He set him before them; and taking him in His arms, He said to them, 37 “Whoever receives and welcomes one child such as this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives not [only] Me, but Him who sent Me.”(F)

Dire Warnings

38 John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him because he was not accompanying us [as Your disciple].”(G) 39 But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for there is no one who will perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me. 40 For he who is not against us is for us.(H) 41 For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because of your name as followers of Christ, I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he will not lose his reward.

42 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe and trust in Me to stumble [that is, to sin or lose faith], it would be better for him if a heavy millstone [one requiring a donkey’s strength to turn it] were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.(I) 43 If your hand causes you to stumble and sin, cut it off [that is, remove yourself from the source of temptation]! It is better for you to enter life crippled, than to have two hands and go into [g]hell, into the unquenchable fire, 44 [h][where their worm does not die, and the fire is not put out.](J) 45 If your foot causes you to stumble and sin, cut it off [that is, remove yourself from the source of temptation]! It would be better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell, 46 [i][where their worm does not die, and the fire is not put out.](K) 47 If your eye causes you to stumble and sin, throw it out [that is, remove yourself from the source of temptation]! It would be better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, 48 where their worm [that feeds on the dead] does not die, and the fire is not put out.(L)

49 “For everyone will be salted with fire. 50 Salt is good and useful; but if salt has lost its saltiness (purpose), how will you make it salty? Have salt within yourselves continually, and be at peace with one another.”

Footnotes

  1. Mark 9:1 Probably a reference to Peter, John, and James who were to witness the transfiguration a few days later.
  2. Mark 9:7 See note Matt 3:17.
  3. Mark 9:10 The doctrine of the resurrection was a well-known teaching of the Pharisees, so much so that Paul, an educated man, used it to turn the religious leaders against themselves (Acts 23:6-10). The three fishermen were, however, familiar with some of the prophetic Scriptures, but were confused by Jesus’ statements regarding His death and resurrection.
  4. Mark 9:13 This is a reference to Herod’s imprisoning and beheading John the Baptist (6:17-28).
  5. Mark 9:32 Cf v 10.
  6. Mark 9:33 Probably Peter’s home.
  7. Mark 9:43 See note Matt 5:22.
  8. Mark 9:44 Vv 44 and 46 are not found in early mss.
  9. Mark 9:46 Vv 44 and 46 are not found in early mss.

Y les dijo también:

— Les aseguro que algunos de los que están aquí no morirán sin haber comprobado que el reino de Dios ha llegado con poder.

Transfiguración de Jesús (Mt 17,1-13; Lc 9,28-36)

Seis días después, Jesús tomó a Pedro, Santiago y Juan y los llevó aparte a ellos solos a un monte alto. Allí se transfiguró en presencia de ellos. Su ropa se volvió de una blancura resplandeciente, tal como ningún batanero de este mundo sería capaz de blanquearla. Y los discípulos vieron a Elías y a Moisés, que estaban conversando con Jesús. Entonces Pedro dijo a Jesús:

— ¡Maestro, qué bien estamos aquí! Hagamos tres cabañas: una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías.

Es que no sabía lo que decía, porque estaban aterrados. En esto quedaron envueltos por una nube de la que salía una voz:

— Este es mi Hijo amado. Escúchenlo.

En aquel instante miraron a su alrededor y ya no vieron a nadie sino únicamente a Jesús solo con ellos. Mientras bajaban del monte, Jesús les ordenó que no contaran a nadie lo que habían visto, hasta que el Hijo del hombre hubiera resucitado. 10 Y, en efecto, ellos guardaron este secreto, aunque discutían qué sería aquello de “resucitar”. 11 Entonces le preguntaron:

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

12 Jesús les contestó:

— Es cierto que Elías ha de venir primero para ponerlo todo en orden. Pero, por otra parte, ¿no dicen las Escrituras que el Hijo del hombre ha de sufrir mucho y que ha de ser ultrajado? 13 En cuanto a Elías, les aseguro que ya vino; pero ellos lo maltrataron a su antojo, tal como dicen las Escrituras sobre él.

Curación de un muchacho poseído por el demonio (Mt 17,14-21; Lc 9,37-43)

14 Cuando volvieron a donde estaban los otros discípulos, vieron que había mucha gente reunida con ellos y que estaban discutiendo con los maestros de la ley. 15 Al ver a Jesús, la gente se quedó sorprendida y corrieron todos a saludarlo. 16 Jesús preguntó a sus discípulos:

— ¿De qué están discutiendo con ellos?

17 Uno de entre la gente le contestó:

— Maestro, te he traído a mi hijo, que está poseído por un espíritu mudo. 18 Cuando menos se espera, se apodera de él y lo derriba al suelo, haciéndole arrojar espuma por la boca y rechinar los dientes hasta que se queda rígido. Pedí a tus discípulos que lo expulsaran, pero no lo han conseguido.

19 Jesús exclamó:

— Gente incrédula, ¿hasta cuándo habré de estar entre ustedes? ¿Hasta cuándo tendré que soportarlos? Tráiganme al muchacho.

20 Se lo llevaron y, cuando el espíritu vio a Jesús, en seguida se puso a zarandear con violencia al muchacho, que cayó al suelo revolcándose y echando espuma por la boca. 21 Jesús preguntó al padre:

— ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que le pasa esto?

Le contestó:

— Desde niño. 22 Muchas veces ese espíritu lo arroja al fuego o al agua para matarlo. Si puedes, ten compasión de nosotros y ayúdanos.

23 Jesús le contestó:

— ¡Cómo “si puedes”! Para el que tiene fe, todo es posible.

24 Entonces el padre del muchacho exclamó:

— ¡Yo tengo fe, pero ayúdame a tener más!

25 Jesús, al ver que se aglomeraba la gente, increpó al espíritu impuro, diciéndole:

— ¡Espíritu mudo y sordo, te ordeno que salgas de él y que no vuelvas a entrar en él jamás!

26 El espíritu, gritando y haciendo que el muchacho se retorciera con violencia, salió de él dejándolo como muerto, de manera que, en efecto, todos los presentes lo consideraban muerto. 27 Pero Jesús lo tomó de la mano y lo levantó, y el muchacho quedó en pie.

28 Más tarde, cuando los discípulos entraron en casa, preguntaron aparte a Jesús:

— ¿Por qué nosotros no pudimos expulsar ese demonio?

29 Jesús les contestó:

— Este es un género de demonio que nadie puede expulsar si no es por medio de la oración.

Jesús anuncia por segunda vez su muerte y su resurrección (Mt 17,22-23; Lc 9,43b-45)

30 Se fueron de allí y pasaron por Galilea. Jesús no quería que nadie lo supiera, 31 porque estaba dedicado a instruir a sus discípulos. Les explicaba que el Hijo del hombre iba a ser entregado a hombres que lo matarían, y que al tercer día resucitaría. 32 Pero ellos no entendían nada de esto. Y tampoco se atrevían a preguntarle.

El más importante en el Reino (Mt 18,1-5; Lc 9,46-48)

33 Llegaron a Cafarnaún y, una vez en casa, Jesús les preguntó:

— ¿Qué discutían ustedes por el camino?

34 Ellos callaban, porque por el camino habían venido discutiendo acerca de quién de ellos sería el más importante. 35 Jesús entonces se sentó, llamó a los Doce y les dijo:

— Si alguno quiere ser el primero, colóquese en último lugar y hágase servidor de todos.

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

37 — El que recibe en mi nombre a uno de estos niños, a mí me recibe; y el que me recibe a mí, no sólo me recibe a mí, sino al que me ha enviado.

Quien no está contra nosotros, está a nuestro favor (Lc 9,49-50)

38 Juan le dijo:

— Maestro, hemos visto a uno que estaba expulsando demonios en tu nombre y se lo hemos prohibido, porque no es de los nuestros.

39 Jesús contestó:

— No se lo prohiban, porque nadie puede hacer milagros en mi nombre y al mismo tiempo hablar mal de mí. 40 El que no está contra nosotros, está a nuestro favor. 41 Y el que les dé a ustedes a beber un vaso de agua porque son del Mesías, les aseguro que no quedará sin recompensa.

Los que inducen al pecado (Mt 18,6-9)

42 A quien sea causa de pecado para uno de estos pequeños que creen en mí, más le valdría que lo arrojaran al mar con una piedra de molino atada al cuello. 43 Si tu mano va a ser causa de que caigas en pecado, córtatela. Porque más te vale entrar manco en la vida eterna que con tus dos manos ir a parar a la gehena, al fuego que nunca se apaga, [44 donde el gusano que los roe no muere y el fuego no se extingue]. 45 Y si tu pie va a ser causa de que caigas en pecado, córtatelo. Porque más te vale entrar cojo en la vida eterna que con tus dos pies ser arrojado a la gehena, [46 donde el gusano que los roe no muere y el fuego no se extingue]. 47 Y si tu ojo va a ser causa de que caigas en pecado, arrójalo lejos de ti. Porque más te vale entrar tuerto en el reino de Dios que con tus dos ojos ser arrojado a la gehena, 48 donde el gusano que los roe no muere y el fuego no se extingue. 49 Todo ha de ser salado al fuego. 50 La sal es buena, pero si se vuelve insípida, ¿cómo recobrará su sabor? ¡Tengan sal en ustedes mismos y vivan en paz unos con otros!