Lucas 9

EL LIBRO DEL PUEBLO DE DIOS	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 Jesús convocó a los Doce y les dio poder y autoridad para expulsar a toda clase de demonios y para curar las enfermedades.	1 Then calling together the twelve Apostles, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases.
2 Y los envió a proclamar el Reino de Dios y a sanar a los enfermos,	2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the infirm.
3 diciéndoles: «No lleven nada para el camino, ni bastón, ni alforja, ni pan, ni dinero, ni tampoco dos túnicas cada uno.	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 Permanezcan en la casa donde se alojen, hasta el momento de partir.	4 And into whatever house you shall enter, lodge there, and do not move away from there.
5 Si no los reciben, al salir de esas ciudad sacudan hasta el polvo de sus pies, en testimonio contra ellos».	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 Fueron entonces de pueblo en pueblo, anunciando la Buena Noticia y curando enfermos en todas partes.	6 And going forth, they traveled around, through the towns, evangelizing and curing everywhere.
7 El tetrarca Herodes se enteró de todo lo que pasaba, y estaba muy desconcertado porque algunos decían: «Es Juan, que ha resucitado».	7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all the things that were being done by him, but he doubted, because it was said
8 Otros decían: «Es Elías, que se ha aparecido», y otros: «Es uno de los antiguos profetas que ha resucitado».	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 Pero Herodes decía: «A Juan lo hice decapitar. Entonces, ¿quién es este del que oigo decir semejantes cosas?». Y trataba de verlo.	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 Al regresar, los Apóstoles contaron a Jesús todo lo que habían hecho. El los llevó consigo, y se retiró a solas con ellos hacia una ciudad llamada Betsaida.	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 Pero la multitud se dio cuenta y lo siguió. El los recibió, les habló del Reino de Dios y devolvió la salud a los que tenían necesidad de ser curados.	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 Al caer la tarde, se acercaron los Doce y le dijeron: «Despide a la multitud, para que vayan a los pueblos y caseríos de los alrededores en busca de albergue y alimento, porque estamos en un lugar desierto».	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 El les respondió: «Denles de comer ustedes mismos». Pero ellos dijeron: «No tenemos más que cinco panes y dos pescados, a no ser que vayamos nosotros a comprar alimentos para toda esta gente».	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 Porque eran alrededor de cinco mil hombres. Entonces Jesús les dijo a sus discípulos: «Háganlos sentar en grupos de cincuenta».	14 Now there were about five thousand men. So he said to his disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of fifty.”
15 Y ellos hicieron sentar a todos.	15 And they did so. And they caused them all to recline to eat.
16 Jesús tomó los cinco panes y los dos pescados y, levantando los ojos al cielo, pronunció sobre ellos la bendición, los partió y los fue entregando a sus discípulos para que se los sirviera a la multitud.	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 Todos comieron hasta saciarse y con lo que sobró se llenaron doce canastas.	17 And they all ate and were satisfied. And twelve baskets of fragments were taken up, which were left over from them.
18 Un día en que Jesús oraba a solas y sus discípulos estaban con él, les preguntó: «¿Quién dice la gente que soy yo?».	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 Ellos le respondieron: «Unos dicen que eres Juan el Bautista; otros, Elías; y otros, alguno de los antiguos profetas que ha resucitado».	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 «Pero ustedes, les preguntó, ¿quién dicen que soy yo?». Pedro, tomando la palabra, respondió: «Tú eres el Mesías de Dios».	20 Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” In response, Simon Peter said, “The Christ of God.”
21 Y él les ordenó terminantemente que no lo dijeran a nadie.	21 But speaking sharply to them, he instructed them not to tell this to anyone,
22 «El hijo del hombre, les dijo, debe sufrir mucho, ser rechazado por los ancianos, los sumos sacerdotes y los escribas, ser condenado a muerte y resucitar al tercer día».	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 Después dijo a todos: «El que quiera venir detrás de mí, que renuncie a sí mismo, que cargue con su cruz cada día y me siga.	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 Porque el que quiera salvar su vida, la perderá y el que pierda su vida por mí, la salvará. ]	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 ¿De qué le servirá la hombre ganar el mundo entero, si pierde y arruina su vida?	25 For how does it benefit a man, if he were to gain the whole world, yet lose himself, or cause himself harm?
26 Porque si alguien se avergüenza de mí y de mis palabras, el Hijo del Hombre se avergonzará de él cuando venga en su gloria y en la gloria del Padre y de los santos ángeles.	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 Les aseguro que algunos de los que están aquí presentes no morirán antes de ver el Reino de Dios».	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 Unos ocho días después de decir esto, Jesús tomó a Pedro, Juan y Santiago, y subió a la montaña para orar.	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 Mientras oraba, su rostro cambió de aspecto y sus vestiduras se volvieron de una blancura deslumbrante.	29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his vestment became white and shining.
30 Y dos hombres conversaban con él: eran Moisés y Elías,	30 And behold, two men were talking with him. And these were Moses and Elijah, appearing in majesty.
31 que aparecían revestidos de gloria y hablaban de la partida de Jesús, que iba a cumplirse en Jerusalén.	31 And they spoke of his departure, which he would accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 Pedro y sus compañeros tenían mucho sueño, pero permanecieron despiertos, y vieron la gloria de Jesús y a los dos hombres que estaban con él.	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 Mientras estos se alejaban, Pedro dijo a Jesús: «¡Maestro, ¡qué bien estamos aquí! Hagamos tres carpas, una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías». El no sabía lo que decía.	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 Mientras hablaba, una nube los cubrió con su sombra y al entrar en ella, los discípulos se llenaron de temor.	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 Desde la nube se oyó entonces una voz que decía: «Este es mi Hijo, el Elegido, escúchenlo».	35 And a voice came from the cloud, saying: “This is my beloved son. Listen to him.”
36 Y cuando se oyó la voz, Jesús estaba solo. Los discípulos callaron y durante todo ese tiempo no dijeron a nadie lo que habían visto.	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 Al día siguiente, cuando bajaron de la montaña, una multitud vino a su encuentro.	37 But it happened on the following day that, as they were descending from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
38 De pronto, un hombre grito: «Maestro, por favor, mira a mi hijo, el único que tengo.	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 Cada tanto un espíritu se apodera de él y se pone a gritar; lo sacude con violencia y le hace echar espuma por la boca. A duras penas se aparta de él, dejándolo extenuado.	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 Les pedí a tus discípulos que lo expulsaran, pero no pudieron».	40 And I asked your disciples to cast him out, and they were unable.”
41 Jesús le respondió: «Generación incrédula y perversa, ¿hasta cuándo estaré con ustedes y tendré que soportarlos? Trae aquí a tu hijo».	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 El niño se estaba acercando, cuando el demonio lo arrojó al suelo y lo sacudió violentamente. Pero Jesús increpó al espíritu impuro, curó al niño y lo entregó a su padre.	42 And as he was approaching him, the demon threw him down and convulsed him.
43 Todos estaban maravillados de la grandeza de Dios. Mientras todos se admiraban por las cosas que hacía, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos:	43 And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and he healed the boy, and he restored him to his father.
44 «Escuchen bien esto que les digo: El Hijo del hombre va a ser entregado en manos de los hombres».	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 Pero ellos no entendían estas palabras: su sentido les estaba velado de manera que no podían comprenderlas, y temían interrogar a Jesús acerca de esto.	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 Entonces se les ocurrió preguntarse quién sería el más grande.	46 Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater.
47 Pero Jesús, conociendo sus pensamientos, tomó a un niño y acercándolo,	47 But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.
48 les dijo: «El que recibe a este niño en mi Nombre, me recibe a mí, y el que me recibe a mí, recibe a aquel que me envió; porque el más pequeño de ustedes, ese es el más grande».	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 Juan, dirigiéndose a Jesús, le dijo: «Maestro, hemos visto a uno que expulsaba demonios en tu Nombre y tratamos de impedírselo, porque no es de los nuestros».	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 Pero Jesús le dijo: «No se lo impidan, porque el que no está contra ustedes, está con ustedes».	50 And Jesus said to him: “Do not prohibit him. For whoever is not against you, is for you.”
51 Cuando estaba por cumplirse el tiempo de su elevación al cielo, Jesús se encaminó decididamente hacia Jerusalén	51 Now it happened that, while the days of his dissipation were being completed, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.
52 y envió mensajeros delante de él. Ellos partieron y entraron en un pueblo de Samaría para prepararle alojamiento.	52 And he sent messengers before his face. And going on, they entered into a city of the Samaritans, to prepare for him.
53 Pero no lo recibieron porque se dirigía a Jerusalén.	53 And they would not receive him, because his face was going toward Jerusalem.
54 Cuando sus discípulos Santiago y Juan vieron esto, le dijeron: «Señor, ¿quieres que mandemos caer fuego del cielo para consumirlos?».	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 Pero él se dio vuelta y los reprendió.	55 And turning, he rebuked them, saying: “Do you not know of whose spirit you are?
56 Y se fueron a otro pueblo.	56 The Son of man came, not to destroy lives, but to save them.” And they went into another town.
57 Mientras iban caminando, alguien le dijo a Jesús: «¡Te seguiré adonde vayas!».	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 Jesús le respondió: «Los zorros tienen sus cuevas y las aves del cielo sus nidos, pero el Hijo del hombre no tiene dónde reclinar la cabeza».	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 Y dijo a otro: «Sígueme». El respondió: «Permíteme que vaya primero a enterrar a mi padre».	59 Then he said to another, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.”
60 Pero Jesús le respondió: «Deja que los muertos entierren a sus muertos; tú ve a anunciar el Reino de Dios».	60 And Jesus said to him: “Let the dead bury their dead. But you go and announce the kingdom of God.”
61 Otro le dijo: «Te seguiré, Señor, pero permíteme antes despedirme de los míos».	61 And another said: “I will follow you, Lord. But permit me first to explain this to those of my house.”
62 Jesús le respondió: «El que ha puesto la mano en el arado y mira hacia atrás, no sirve para el Reino de Dios».	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.”