1 He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 He sent them out to proclaim God’s Kingdom and to heal the sick. 3 He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey—no staffs, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money. Don’t have two coats each. 4 Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there. 5 As many as don’t receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."

6 They departed and went throughout the villages, proclaiming the Good News and healing everywhere. 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that Yochanan had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. 9 Herod said, "I beheaded Yochanan, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him. 10 The emissaries, when they had returned, told him what things they had done.

He took them and withdrew apart to a desert region of a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them of God’s Kingdom, and he cured those who needed healing. 12 The day began to wear away; and the twelve came and said to him, "Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms, and lodge, and get food, for we are here in a deserted place."

13 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 should go and buy food for all these people." 14 For they were about five thousand men.

He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each." 15 They did so, and made them all sit down. 16 He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to the sky, he blessed them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude. 17 They ate and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.

18 As he was praying alone, the disciples were with him, and he asked them, "Who do the multitudes say that I am?"

19 They answered, "‘Yochanan the Immerser,’ but others say, ‘Elijah,’ and others, that one of the old prophets has risen again."

20 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"

Peter answered, "The Messiah of God."

21 But he warned them, and commanded them to tell this to no one, 22 saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up."

23 He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, will save it. 25 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self? 26 For whoever will be 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. 27 But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here who will in no way taste of death until they see God’s Kingdom."

28 About eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, Yochanan, and Jacob, and went up onto the mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling. 30 Behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him. 33 As they were parting from him, Peter said to Yeshua, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah," not knowing what he said.

34 While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. 35 A voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!" 36 When the voice came, Yeshua was found alone. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.

37 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him. 38 Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, "Rabbi, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely. 40 I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldn’t."

41 Yeshua answered, "Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here."

42 While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Yeshua rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 43 They were all astonished at the majesty of God.

But while all were marveling at all the things which Yeshua did, he said to his disciples, 44 "Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men." 45 But they didn’t understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

46 An argument arose among them about which of them was the greatest. 47 Yeshua, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side, 48 and said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great."

49 Yochanan answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow with us."

50 Yeshua said to him, "Don’t forbid him, for he who is not against us is for us."

51 It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem 52 and sent messengers before his face. They went and entered into a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for him. 53 They didn’t receive him, because he was traveling with his face set toward Jerusalem. 54 When his disciples, Jacob and Yochanan, saw this, they said, "Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky and destroy them, just as Elijah did?"

55 But he turned and rebuked them, "You don’t know of what kind of spirit you are. 56 For the Son of Man didn’t come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them."

They went to another village. 57 As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, "I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord."

58 Yeshua said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."

59 He said to another, "Follow me!"

But he said, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."

60 But Yeshua said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce God’s Kingdom."

61 Another also said, "I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house."

62 But Yeshua said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for God’s Kingdom."

1 Jesus, having convened the twelve, gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure diseases;2 and sent them to proclaim the Reign of God, and to heal the sick.3 And he said to them, Provide nothing for your journey; nor staves, nor bag, nor bread, nor silver, nor two coats apiece;4 and continue in whatever house you are received into, till you leave the place.5 And wheresoever they will not receive you, shake even the dust off your feet, as a protestation against them.6 They accordingly departed, and traveled through the villages, publishing the good tidings, and performing cures everywhere.7 Now Herod, the tetrarch, having heard of all that Jesus had done, was perplexed; because some said, John is risen from the dead;8 and some, Elijah has appeared; and others, One of the ancient prophets is risen again.9 And Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he was desirous to see him.10 Now, the Apostles having returned, reported to Jesus all that they had done: and he, taking them with him, retired privately to a desert belonging to the city of Bethsaida.11 But the multitude, having known it, followed him; and he, receiving them, spoke to them concerning the Reign of God; and he healed those who had need of healing.12 When the day began to decline, the twelve, accosting him, said, Dismiss the people, that they may go to the nearest towns and villages, and provide themselves lodging and food; for we are in a desert.13 He answered, Supply them yourselves with food. They replied, We have only five loaves and two fishes; unless we go and buy victuals for all this people.14 For they were about five thousand men. Then he said to his disciples, Make them recline in parties; fifty in a party.15 And they did so, making them all recline.16 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes; and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke them, and gave them to his disciples, to set before the multitudes.17 And they all did eat and were satisfied; and took up twelve baskets full of fragments.18 Afterward, Jesus having withdrawn from the multitude to pray, apart with his disciples, asked them, saying, Who do people say that I am?19 They answered, John the Immerser; others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the ancient prophets is risen again.20 He said to them, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered, The Messiah of God.21 Then, having strictly charged them, he prohibited them from telling this to any person;22 adding, The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and rise again the third day.23 Moreover, he said to all the people, If any man will come under my guidance, let him renounce himself, and take his cross daily, and follow me.24 For whosoever would save his life, shall lose it; and whosoever will lose his life for my sake, shall save it.25 What will it profit a man to gain the whole world, with the forfeit or ruin of himself?26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in that of the Father, and of the holy angels.27 I assure you, that there are some standing here, who shall not taste death till they see the Reign of God.28 About eight days after this discourse, he took with him Peter, and John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.29 While he prayed, the appearance of his countenance was changed, and his raiment contracted a dazzling whiteness.30 And, behold, two men of a glorious aspect, Moses and Elijah,31 conversed with him, and spoke of the departure which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem.32 Now, Peter, and those that were with him, were overpowered with sleep; but when they awoke, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with them.33 As these were removing from Jesus, Peter said to him, not knowing what he said, Master, it is good for us to stay here; let us, then, make three booths, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.34 While he was speaking, a cloud came and covered them, and the disciples feared, when they entered the cloud.35 From the cloud a voice came, which said, This is my Son, the beloved; hear him.36 While the voice was uttered, Jesus was found alone. And they kept secret, telling no person, in those days, anything of what they had seen.37 The next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.38 And one of the crowd cried out, saying, Rabbi, I beseech you, take pity on my son; for he is my only child.39 And lo! a spirit seizes him, making him instantly cry out, and fall into convulsions, so that he foams; and after he is much bruised, hardly leaves him.40 And I besought your disciples to expel the demon; but they were not able.41 Then, Jesus answering, said, O incredulous and perverse generation! how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring your son hither.42 And as he was coming, the demon dashed him down in convulsions. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and having cured the child, delivered him to his father.43 And they were all amazed at the great power of God. While all were admiring everything which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,44 Mark diligently these words, the Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men.45 But they understood not this language; it was veiled to them, that they might not apprehend it; and they were afraid to ask him concerning it.46 And there arose a debate among them, which of them should be the greatest.47 But Jesus, who perceived the thought of their heart, took a child, and placing him near himself,48 said to them, Whosoever shall receive this child for my sake, receives me; and whosoever shall receive me, receives him who sent me: for he who is the least amongst you all, this person shall be great.49 Then John replied, Master, we saw one expelling demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he consorts not with us.50 Jesus answered, Forbid not such; for whosoever is not against us, is for us.51 Now, as the time of his departure approached, he set out resolutely for Jerusalem,52 and sent messengers before, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make preparation for him.53 But they would not admit him; because they perceived he was going to Jerusalem.54 His disciples, James and John, observing this, said, Master, shall we call down fire from heaven to consume them, as Elijah did?55 But he turned and rebuked them, saying, Do you not know of what spirit you are?56 And they went to another village.57 As they were on the way, one said to him, Master, I will follow you whithersoever you go.58 Jesus answered, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have places of shelter; but the Son of Man has not where to repose his head.59 He said to another, Follow me. He answered, Sir, permit me first to go and bury my father.60 Jesus replied, Let the dead bury their dead; but go you and publish the Reign of God.61 Another, likewise, said, I will follow you, Sir; but first permit me to take leave of my family.62 Jesus answered, No man, having put his hand to the plow, looks behind him, is fit for the kingdom of God.