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Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles
And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
Ministry of the Twelve
And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases.
And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases.
and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.
And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing.
And He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, neither a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two tunics apiece.
And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart.
“Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that city.
And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”
“And as for those who do not receive you, as you go out from that city, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”
And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
Herod Is Perplexed by Jesus
Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,
Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,
by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen.
and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen again.
Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him.
Herod said, “I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see Him.
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida.
On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida.
When the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. Taking them with Him, He withdrew by Himself to a city called Bethsaida.
When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing.
But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing.
Now the day began to wear away, and the twelve came and said to him, “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.”
Five Thousand Fed
Now the day was ending, and the twelve came and said to Him, “Send the crowd away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and get something to eat; for here we are in a desolate place.”
But he said to them, “You give them something to eat.” They said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish — unless we are to go and buy food for all these people.”
But He said to them, “You give them something to eat!” And they said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless perhaps we go and buy food for all these people.”
For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
(For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.”
And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing over them. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed them, and broke them, and kept giving them to the disciples to set before the people.
And they all ate and were satisfied. And what was left over was picked up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
And they all ate and were satisfied; and the broken pieces which they had left over were picked up, twelve baskets full.
Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ
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?”
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?”
And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?”
And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.”
They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.”
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.”
Jesus Foretells His Death
And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,
And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,
But He warned them and instructed them not to tell this to anyone,
saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.”
saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day.”
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
“For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it.
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
“For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself?
For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
“For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.”
“But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.”
The Transfiguration
Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
The Transfiguration
Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.
And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white.
And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming.
And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah,
And behold, two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah,
who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him.
And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah” — not knowing what he said.
And as these were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah” — not realizing what he was saying.
As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!”
And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.
Jesus Heals a Boy with an Unclean Spirit
On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.
And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child.
And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only boy,
And 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.
and a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly screams, and it throws him into a convulsion with foaming at the mouth; and only with difficulty does it leave him, mauling him as it leaves.
And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.”
“I begged Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not.”
Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.”
And Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”
While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
While he was still approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground and threw him into a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy and gave him back to his father.
And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.
But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples,
But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples,
“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”
“Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.”
But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they would not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.
Who Is the Greatest?
An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
The Test of Greatness
An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest.
But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side
But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,
and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great.”
Anyone Not Against Us Is For Us
John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us.”
John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us.”
John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow along with us.”
But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you.”
But Jesus said to him, “Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you.”
A Samaritan Village Rejects Jesus
When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem;
And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him.
and He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.
But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.
But they did not receive Him, because He was traveling toward Jerusalem.
When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?”
But He turned and rebuked them, [and said, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are of;
And they went on to another village.
for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.”] And they went on to another village.
The Cost of Following Jesus
As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
Exacting Discipleship
As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.”
And 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.”
And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.”
And He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.”
But He said to him, “Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God.”
Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.”
Another also said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first permit me to say good-bye to those at home.”