Luke 9
9
The Twelve Commissioned and Sent Out
1 And summoning the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all the demons and to cure diseases, 2and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3And he said to them, “Take along nothing for the journey—neither a staff, nor a traveler’s bag, nor bread, nor money, nor to have two tunics apiece. 4And into whatever house you enter, stay there and depart from there. 5And as for all those who do not welcome you—when you#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“depart”) which is understood as temporal depart from that town, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.” 6So they departed and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“departed”) has been translated as a finite verb went throughout the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.
Herod Perplexed About Jesus
7Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John has been raised from the dead, 8and by some that Elijah had appeared, and others that some prophet of ancient times had risen. 9And Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he was wanting to see him.
The Feeding of Five Thousand
10And when they#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“returned”) which is understood as temporal returned, the apostles described to him all that they had done. And he took them along and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“took … along”) has been translated as a finite verb withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida. 11But when#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“found out”) which is understood as temporal the crowds found out, they followed him, and welcoming them, he began to speak#*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to speak”) to them about the kingdom of God, and he cured those who had need of healing. 12Now the day began to be far spent, and the twelve came up and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came up”) has been translated as a finite verb said to him, “Send away the crowd so that they can go into the surrounding villages and farms to obtain lodging and find provisions, because we are here in a desolate place. 13But he said to them, “You give them something to eat!” And they said, “We have no#Literally “there is not to us” more than five loaves and two fish, unless perhaps we go and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb purchase food for all these people.” 14(For there were about five thousand men.) So he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15And they did so, and had them all sit down. 16And taking the five loaves and the two fish, and#*Here “and” is supplied before the participle (“looking up”) in keeping with English style looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them and began giving#*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began giving”) them#*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to speak”) to the disciples to set before the crowd. 17And they all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was picked up by them—twelve baskets of broken pieces.
Peter’s Confession
18And it happened that while he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19And they answered and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb said, “John the Baptist, but others, Elijah, and others, that one of the ancient prophets has risen.” 20And he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb said, “The Christ of God.”
Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection
21But he warned and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“warned”) has been translated as a finite verb commanded them to tell this to no one, 22saying, “It is necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things and to be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised on the third day.
Taking Up One’s Cross to Follow Jesus
23And he said to them all, “If anyone wants to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross every day and follow me. 24For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life on account of me, this person will save it. 25For what is a person benefited if he#*Here “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“gains”) which is understood as conditional gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself? 26For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of this person when he comes in his glory and the glory#*Here “glory” is an understood repetition of the same word earlier in this verse of the Father and of the holy angels. 27But I tell you truly, there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the kingdom of God.”
The Transfiguration
28Now it happened that about eight days after these words, he took along Peter and John and James and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“took along”) has been translated as a finite verb went up on the mountain to pray. 29And as he was praying, the appearance of his face became different, and his clothing became white, gleaming like lightning.#Or “became brilliant as light”; or “became dazzling white” 30And behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah, 31who appeared in glory and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“appeared”) has been translated as a finite verb were speaking about his departure which he was about to fulfill#Or “to accomplish” in Jerusalem.
32Now Peter and those with him were very sleepy,#Literally “burdened with sleep” but when they#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“became fully awake”) which is understood as temporal became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men who were standing with him. 33And it happened that as they were going away from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. And let us make three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah,” not knowing what he was saying. 34And while#*Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“saying”) he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. 35And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him!” 36And after the voice had occurred, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
A Demon-possessed Boy Healed
37Now it happened that on the next day, when#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“had come down”) they had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. 38And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, saying, “Teacher, I beg you to look with concern on my son, because he is my only son! 39And behold, a spirit seizes him and suddenly he screams, and it convulses him with foam and rarely withdraws from him, battering him severely. 40And I begged your disciples that they would expel it, and they were not able to do so.” 41So Jesus answered and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb said, “O unbelieving and perverted generation! How long#Literally “until when” will I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here!” 42And while#*Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“approaching”) he was still approaching, the demon threw him down and convulsed him.#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 43And they were all astounded at the impressiveness of God.
Jesus Predicts His Suffering
But while they#*Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“marveling”) were all marveling at all the things that he was doing, he said to his disciples, 44“You take these words to heart,#Literally “you put these words into your ears” for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.” 45But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they could not understand it. And they were afraid to ask him about this statement.
The Question About Who Is Greatest
46And an argument developed among them as to who of them might be greatest. 47But Jesus, because he#*Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“knew”) which is understood as causal knew the thoughts of their hearts, took hold of a child and had him stand beside him 48and said to them, “Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For the one who is least among you all—this one is great.”
Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us
49And John answered and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb said, “Master, we saw someone expelling demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow in company with us.” 50But Jesus said to him, “Do not prevent him,#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation because whoever is not against you is for you.”
Jesus Rejected in a Samaritan Village
51Now it happened that when the days were approaching for him to be taken up,#Literally “of his taking up” he set his#*Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun face to go to Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers before him,#Literally “his face” and they went and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb entered into a village of the Samaritans in order to prepare for him. 53And they did not welcome him because he was determined to go#Literally “his face was going” to Jerusalem. 54Now when#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal the disciples James and John saw it,#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they said, “Lord, do you want us to call fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” 55But he turned around and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“turned around”) has been translated as a finite verb rebuked them, 56and they proceeded to another village.
Would-be Followers
57And as#*Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“were going”) they were traveling on the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go!” 58And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his#*Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun head.” 59And he said to another, “Follow me!” But he said, “Lord, first allow me to go and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as an infinitive bury my father.” 60But he said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead! But you go and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61And another person also said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say farewell to those in my house.” 62But Jesus said,#Some manuscripts have “said to him” “No one who puts his#*Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand on the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God!”
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Luke 9
9
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles
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Matt. 10:1; Mark 3:13-15; 6:7 And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2#Matt. 10:5, 7, 8; [ver. 11; ch. 10:1, 9] and he sent them out to #ver. 11, 60; See ch. 4:43proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. 3#For ver. 3-5, see Matt. 10:9-14; Mark 6:8-11; [ch. 10:4-11; 22:35] And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, #[Mark 6:8]no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.#9:3 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin 4And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. 5And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town #Acts 13:51; [Neh. 5:13; Acts 18:6] shake off the dust from your feet #See Mark 1:44 as a testimony #James 5:3against them.” 6#Mark 6:12And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
Herod Is Perplexed by Jesus
7 # For ver. 7-9, see Matt. 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29 Now #ch. 3:1, 19; Acts 13:1 Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that #ver. 19John had been raised from the dead, 8#[See ver. 7 above]by some that Elijah had appeared, and #[See ver. 7 above]by others that one of the prophets of old had risen. 9Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And #ch. 23:8he sought to see him.
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
10On their return #Mark 6:30 the apostles told him all that they had done. #For ver. 10-17, see Matt. 14:13-21; Mark 6:32-44; John 6:1-13; [Matt. 15:32-38; Mark 8:2-9]And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he #ch. 8:40 welcomed them and #ver. 2spoke to them of the kingdom of God and #ver. 2cured those who had need of healing. 12Now #ch. 24:29 (Gk.); Jer. 6:4 the day began to wear away, and the twelve came and said to him, #[Matt. 15:23]“Send the crowd away to go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and get provisions, for we are here in a desolate place.” 13But he said to them, #[2 Kgs. 4:42-44] “You give them something to eat.” They said, “We have no more than #Matt. 16:9; Mark 8:19five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for all these people.” 14For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15And they did so, and had them all sit down. 16And taking the five loaves and the two fish, #Mark 7:34; John 11:41; 17:1 he looked up to heaven and #ch. 24:30; 1 Sam. 9:13; Matt. 26:26; Mark 8:7; 14:22; [1 Cor. 14:16]said a blessing over them. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. 17And they all ate and were satisfied. And what was left over was picked up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ
18 # For ver. 18-20, see Matt. 16:13-16; Mark 8:27-29 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19And they answered, #ver. 7; Matt. 14:2; Mark 6:14 “John the Baptist. But others say, #ver. 8; Mark 6:15; [Matt. 17:10; Mark 9:11; John 1:21]Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” 20Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, #ch. 23:35; Acts 3:18; Rev. 12:10; See Matt. 1:17“The Christ of God.”
Jesus Foretells His Death
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Matt. 16:20; Mark 8:30; See Matt. 12:16 And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one, 22#For ver. 22-27, see Matt. 16:21-28; Mark 8:31–9:1 saying, #ch. 18:31; [ch. 13:33] “The Son of Man must #ch. 24:7; Matt. 17:12, 22, 23; Mark 9:30, 31 suffer many things and #ch. 17:25; 1 Pet. 2:4; [ch. 20:17] be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on #ch. 18:33; 24:7, 46; See Matt. 27:63; John 2:19the third day be raised.”
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus
23And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him #[2 Tim. 2:12, 13] deny himself and #See Matt. 10:38, 39 take up his cross #1 Cor. 15:31daily and follow me. 24For #[See ver. 23 above]whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. 25#[ch. 12:20]For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? 26For #Rom. 1:16; 2 Tim. 1:8, 12, 16; Heb. 11:16; 1 John 2:28; [Matt. 10:33] whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed #Dan. 7:10, 13; Zech. 14:5; Matt. 24:30; 25:31; 26:64; John 1:51; Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 1:10; 4:16; Jude 14; Rev. 1:7; [Deut. 33:2] when he comes in #Matt. 19:28; 25:31; Mark 10:37; John 17:24 his glory and the glory of the Father and of #Acts 10:22; Rev. 14:10; [Matt. 13:41; 16:27]the holy angels. 27But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not #John 8:52; Heb. 2:9 taste death #[ch. 21:31, 32; Matt. 10:23; 23:36; 24:34; Mark 13:30]until they see the kingdom of God.”
The Transfiguration
28 # For ver. 28-36, see Matt. 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him #ch. 8:51; Mark 14:33 Peter and John and James and #See Matt. 14:23went up on the mountain to pray. 29And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was #Mark 16:12 (Gk.) altered, and #Dan. 7:9; [Ps. 104:2; Matt. 28:3]his clothing became dazzling white. 30And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, 31who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure,#9:31 Greek exodus which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32Now Peter and those who were with him #Dan. 8:18; Matt. 26:43 were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake #See John 1:14they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three #[Neh. 8:15] tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—#[Mark 9:6; 14:40]not knowing what he said. 34As he was saying these things, #2 Pet. 1:17; [Ex. 24:15, 16]a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35And #[See ver. 34 above] a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, #ch. 23:35; Isa. 42:1; [Ps. 89:3; Isa. 49:7] my Chosen One;#9:35 Some manuscripts my Beloved #Acts 3:22listen to him!” 36And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. #Matt. 17:9; Mark 9:9, 10And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
Jesus Heals a Boy with an Unclean Spirit
37 # For ver. 37-42, see Matt. 17:14-19; Mark 9:14-28 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. 38And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for #See ch. 7:12he is my only child. 39And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him so that he foams at the mouth, and shatters him, and will hardly leave him. 40And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but #[ver. 1; ch. 10:17; Matt. 10:1; Mark 6:7]they could not.” 41Jesus answered, “O #Phil. 2:15; [John 20:27] faithless and twisted generation, #[John 14:9]how long am I to be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.” 42While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus #ch. 4:35, 39; Zech. 3:2; Matt. 8:26; Mark 1:25; Jude 9 rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and #See ch. 7:15gave him back to his father. 43And all were astonished at #2 Pet. 1:16 the majesty of God.
Jesus Again Foretells His Death
# For ver. 43-45, see Matt. 17:22, 23; Mark 9:30-32 But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus#9:43 Greek he said #ver. 22to his disciples, 44“Let these words sink into your ears: #[See ver. 43 above]The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” 45#ch. 2:50; 18:34; Mark 6:52; John 10:6; 12:16; 16:17-19; [Matt. 17:13; Mark 9:10] But they did not understand this saying, and #ch. 18:34; [ch. 24:16]it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
Who Is the Greatest?
46 # For ver. 46-48, see Matt. 18:1-5; Mark 9:33-37; [Matt. 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45] An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. 47But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side 48and said to them, #[Matt. 10:40, 42] “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and #[Matt. 10:40, 42] whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For #ch. 22:26he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
Anyone Not Against Us Is For Us
49 # For ver. 49, 50, see Mark 9:38-40 John answered, “Master, we saw someone #ch. 10:17; Matt. 7:22; Mark 16:17; Acts 19:13; [Matt. 12:27] casting out demons in your name, and #[Num. 11:28]we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us.” 50But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him, #[ch. 11:23; Matt. 12:30]for the one who is not against you is for you.”
A Samaritan Village Rejects Jesus
51When the days drew near for #See Mark 16:19 him to be taken up, #2 Kgs. 12:17; Isa. 50:7; Jer. 42:15 he set his face #ch. 13:22; 17:11; 18:31; 19:11, 28to go to Jerusalem. 52And #[ch. 10:1] he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of #See Matt. 10:5the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. 53But #John 4:9; [ch. 10:33] the people did not receive him, because #John 4:20his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to tell #See Rev. 13:13fire to come down from heaven and consume them?”#9:54 Some manuscripts add as Elijah did 55But he turned and rebuked them.#9:55 Some manuscripts add And he said, “You do not know what manner of spirit you are of; 56 for the Son of Man came not to destroy people’s lives but to save them” 56And they went on to another village.
The Cost of Following Jesus
57As they were going #ver. 51 along the road, #For ver. 57-60, see Matt. 8:19-22someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 59To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 60And Jesus#9:60 Greek he said to him, “Leave #[John 5:25] the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and #ver. 2proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, #[1 Kgs. 19:20]but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” 62Jesus said to him, #[Phil. 3:13]“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
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