Luke 9:28-62

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. And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his vestment became white and shining. And behold, two men were talking with him. And these were Moses and Elijah, appearing in majesty. And they spoke of his departure, which he would accomplish at Jerusalem. 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. 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. Then, as he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And as these were entering into the cloud, they were afraid. And a voice came from the cloud, saying: "This is my beloved son. Listen to him." 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. But it happened on the following day that, as they were descending from the mountain, a great crowd met him. 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. 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. And I asked your disciples to cast him out, and they were unable." And in response, Jesus said: "O unfaithful and perverse generation! How long will I be with you and endure you? Bring your son here." And as he was approaching him, the demon threw him down and convulsed him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and he healed the boy, and he restored him to his father. 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." 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. Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater. But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him. 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." 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." And Jesus said to him: "Do not prohibit him. For whoever is not against you, is for you." Now it happened that, while the days of his dissipation were being completed, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers before his face. And going on, they entered into a city of the Samaritans, to prepare for him. And they would not receive him, because his face was going toward Jerusalem. 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?" And turning, he rebuked them, saying: "Do you not know of whose spirit you are? The Son of man came, not to destroy lives, but to save them." And they went into another town. And it happened that, as they were walking along the way, someone said to him, "I will follow you, wherever you will go." 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." Then he said to another, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father." And Jesus said to him: "Let the dead bury their dead. But you go and announce the kingdom of God." And another said: "I will follow you, Lord. But permit me first to explain this to those of my house." Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow, and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God."