Luke 9

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 He summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,	1 Then calling together the twelve Apostles, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases.
2 and he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal (the sick).	2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the infirm.
3 He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic.	3 And he said to them: “You should take nothing for the journey, neither staff, nor traveling bag, nor bread, nor money; and you should not have two tunics.
4 Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there.	4 And into whatever house you shall enter, lodge there, and do not move away from there.
5 And as for those who do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake the dust from your feet in testimony against them."	5 And whoever will not have received you, upon departing from that city, shake off even the dust on your feet, as a testimony against them.”
6 Then they set out and went from village to village proclaiming the good news and curing diseases everywhere.	6 And going forth, they traveled around, through the towns, evangelizing and curing everywhere.
7 Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, "John has been raised from the dead";	7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all the things that were being done by him, but he doubted, because it was said
8 others were saying, "Elijah has appeared"; still others, "One of the ancient prophets has arisen."	8 by some, “For John has risen from the dead,” yet truly, by others, “For Elijah has appeared,” and by still others, “For one of the prophets from of old has risen again.”
9 But Herod said, "John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see him.	9 And Herod said: “I beheaded John. So then, who is this, about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him.
10 When the apostles returned, they explained to him what they had done. He took them and withdrew in private to a town called Bethsaida.	10 And when the Apostles returned, they explained to him all the things that they had done. And taking them with him, he withdrew to a deserted place apart, which belongs to Bethsaida.
11 The crowds, meanwhile, learned of this and followed him. He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed to be cured.	11 But when the crowd had realized this, they followed him. And he received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God. And those who were in need of cures, he healed.
12 As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve approached him and said, "Dismiss the crowd so that they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging and provisions; for we are in a deserted place here."	12 Then the day began to decline. And drawing near, the twelve said to him: “Dismiss the crowds, so that, by going into the surrounding towns and villages, they may separate and find food. For we are here in a deserted place.”
13 He said to them, "Give them some food yourselves." They replied, "Five loaves and two fish are all we have, unless we ourselves go and buy food for all these people."	13 But he said to them, “You give them something to eat.” And they said, “There is with us no more than five loaves and two fish, unless perhaps we are to go and buy food for this entire multitude.”
14 Now the men there numbered about five thousand. Then he said to his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of (about) fifty."	14 Now there were about five thousand men. So he said to his disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of fifty.”
15 They did so and made them all sit down.	15 And they did so. And they caused them all to recline to eat.
16 Then taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing over them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.	16 Then, taking the five loaves and the two fish, he gazed up to heaven, and he blessed and broke and distributed them to his disciples, in order to set them before the crowd.
17 They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets.	17 And they all ate and were satisfied. And twelve baskets of fragments were taken up, which were left over from them.
18 Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"	18 And it happened that, when he was praying alone, his disciples also were with him, and he questioned them, saying: “Who do the multitudes say that I am?”
19 They said in reply, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, 'One of the ancient prophets has arisen.'"	19 But they answered by saying: “John the Baptist. But some say Elijah. Yet truly, others say that one of the prophets from before has risen again.”
20 Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter said in reply, "The Messiah of God."	20 Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” In response, Simon Peter said, “The Christ of God.”
21 He rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone.	21 But speaking sharply to them, he instructed them not to tell this to anyone,
22 He said, "The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised."	22 saying, “For the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and the leaders of the priests and the scribes, and be killed, and on the third day rise again.”
23 Then he said to all, "If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.	23 Then he said to everyone: “If anyone is willing to come after me: let him deny himself, and take up his cross every day, and follow me.
24 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.	24 For whoever will have saved his life, will lose it. Yet whoever will have lost his life for my sake, will save it.
25 What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself?	25 For how does it benefit a man, if he were to gain the whole world, yet lose himself, or cause himself harm?
26 Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.	26 For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words: of him the Son of man will be ashamed, when he will have arrived in his majesty and that of his Father and of the holy Angels.
27 Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God."	27 And yet, I tell you a truth: There are some standing here who shall not taste death, until they see the kingdom of God.”
28 About eight days after he said this, he took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray.	28 And it happened that, about eight days after these words, he took Peter and James and John, and he ascended onto a mountain, so that he might pray.
29 While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.	29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his vestment became white and shining.
30 And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah,	30 And behold, two men were talking with him. And these were Moses and Elijah, appearing in majesty.
31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.	31 And they spoke of his departure, which he would accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.	32 Yet truly, Peter and those who were with him were weighed down by sleep. And becoming alert, they saw his majesty and the two men who were standing with him.
33 As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." But he did not know what he was saying.	33 And it happened that, as these were departing from him, Peter said to Jesus: “Teacher, it is good for us to be here. And so, let us make three tabernacles: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” For he did not know what he was saying.
34 While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud.	34 Then, as he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And as these were entering into the cloud, they were afraid.
35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my chosen Son; listen to him."	35 And a voice came from the cloud, saying: “This is my beloved son. Listen to him.”
36 After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen.	36 And while the voice was being uttered, Jesus was found to be alone. And they were silent and told no one, in those days, any of these things, which they had seen.
37 On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.	37 But it happened on the following day that, as they were descending from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
38 There was a man in the crowd who cried out, "Teacher, I beg you, look at my son; he is my only child.	38 And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, saying, “Teacher, I beg you, look kindly on my son, for he is my only son.
39 For a spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams and it convulses him until he foams at the mouth; it releases him only with difficulty, wearing him out.	39 And behold, a spirit takes hold of him, and he suddenly cries out, and it throws him down and convulses him, so that he foams. And though it tears him apart, it leaves him only with difficulty.
40 I begged your disciples to cast it out but they could not."	40 And I asked your disciples to cast him out, and they were unable.”
41 Jesus said in reply, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you and endure you? Bring your son here."	41 And in response, Jesus said: “O unfaithful and perverse generation! How long will I be with you and endure you? Bring your son here.”
42 As he was coming forward, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion; but Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and returned him to his father.	42 And as he was approaching him, the demon threw him down and convulsed him.
43 And all were astonished by the majesty of God. While they were all amazed at his every deed, he said to his disciples,	43 And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and he healed the boy, and he restored him to his father.
44 "Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men."	44 And all were astonished at the greatness of God. And as everyone was wondering over all that he was doing, he said to his disciples: “You must set these words in your hearts. For it shall be that the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men.”
45 But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.	45 But they did not understood this word, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to question him about this word.
46 An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.	46 Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater.
47 Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side	47 But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.
48 and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest."	48 And he said to them: “Whoever will receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me. For whoever is the lesser among you all, the same is greater.”
49 Then John said in reply, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company."	49 And responding, John said: “Teacher, we saw a certain one casting out demons in your name. And we prohibited him, for he does not follow with us.”
50 Jesus said to him, "Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you."	50 And Jesus said to him: “Do not prohibit him. For whoever is not against you, is for you.”
51 When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem,	51 Now it happened that, while the days of his dissipation were being completed, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.
52 and he sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there,	52 And he sent messengers before his face. And going on, they entered into a city of the Samaritans, to prepare for him.
53 but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem.	53 And they would not receive him, because his face was going toward Jerusalem.
54 When the disciples James and John saw this they asked, "Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?"	54 And when his disciples, James and John, had seen this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call for fire to descend from heaven and consume them?”
55 Jesus turned and rebuked them,	55 And turning, he rebuked them, saying: “Do you not know of whose spirit you are?
56 and they journeyed to another village.	56 The Son of man came, not to destroy lives, but to save them.” And they went into another town.
57 As they were proceeding on their journey someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go."	57 And it happened that, as they were walking along the way, someone said to him, “I will follow you, wherever you will go.”
58 Jesus answered him, "Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head."	58 Jesus said to him: “Foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have nests. But the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.”
59 And to another he said, "Follow me." But he replied, "(Lord,) let me go first and bury my father."	59 Then he said to another, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.”
60 But he answered him, "Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God."	60 And Jesus said to him: “Let the dead bury their dead. But you go and announce the kingdom of God.”
61 And another said, "I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family at home."	61 And another said: “I will follow you, Lord. But permit me first to explain this to those of my house.”
62 (To him) Jesus said, "No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God."	62 Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow, and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”