1 ¶ Then he called his twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to cure diseases.

And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

2 A nd he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

3 A nd he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey: neither staves nor provision bag, neither bread, neither money, neither have two coats apiece.

And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.

4 A nd whatever house ye enter into, abide there and depart from there.

And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.

5 A nd whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

6 A nd they departed and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing every where.

And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

7 N ow Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him, and he was perplexed because it was said of some that John was risen from the dead,

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;

8 a nd of some, that Elijah had appeared, and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

9 A nd Herod said, I have beheaded John, but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.

10 ¶ And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.

11 A nd the people, when they knew it, followed him, and he received them and spoke unto them of the kingdom of God and healed those that had need of healing.

But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured.

12 A nd when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve and said unto him, Send the multitude away that they may go into the towns and country round about and lodge and get victuals, for we are here in a desert place.

And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get provisions: for we are here in a desert place.

13 B ut he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes, unless we should go and buy food for all these people.

But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for all this people.

14 F or they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down in companies of fifty.

For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.

15 A nd they did so and made them all sit down.

And they did so, and made them all sit down.

16 T hen he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them and broke and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake; and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

17 A nd they ate and were all filled, and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.

18 ¶ And it came to pass as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him, and he asked them, saying, Who do the people say that I am?

And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?

19 T hey answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets is risen again.

And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

20 H e said unto them, But who do ye say that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

21 A nd he straitly charged them and commanded them not to tell anyone this,

But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man;

22 s aying, The Son of man must suffer many things and be rejected of the elders and of the princes of the priests and scribes and be slain and be raised the third day.

saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.

23 A nd he said to them all, If anyone will come after me, let them deny themself and take up their cross daily and follow me.

And he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

24 F or whosoever desires to save his soul shall lose it, but whosoever will lose his soul for my sake, the same shall save it.

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

25 F or what is a man advantaged if he gains the whole world, having destroyed himself or having suffered the loss of himself?

For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?

26 F or whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed when he shall come in his own glory and in his Father’s and of the holy angels.

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels.

27 B ut I tell you in truth, there are some standing here who shall not taste of death until they see the kingdom of God.

But I tell you of a truth, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

28 ¶ And it came to pass about eight days after these words, he took Peter and John and James and went up into the mountain to pray.

And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.

29 A nd as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling.

30 A nd, behold, two men talked with him, who were Moses and Elijah,

And behold, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and Elijah;

31 w ho appeared in majesty and spoke of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

32 B ut Peter and those that were with him were heavy with sleep, and when they awoke, they saw his glory and the two men that stood with him.

Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

33 A nd it came to pass as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to remain here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for thee and one for Moses and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said.

And it came to pass, as they were parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said.

34 W hile he was speaking this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

35 A nd a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son; hear him.

And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.

36 A nd when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days any of those things which they had seen.

And when the voice came, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen.

37 ¶ And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, many people met him.

And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.

38 A nd, behold, a man of the multitude cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son, for he is my only child.

And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:

39 A nd, behold, a spirit takes him, and he suddenly cries out; and it throws him into convulsions with foaming, and with difficulty it departs from him, bruising him.

and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely.

40 A nd I besought thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not.

And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.

41 A nd Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and suffer you? Bring thy son here.

And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy son.

42 A nd as he was yet a coming, the demon threw him down into convulsions; but Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the child and delivered him again to his father.

And as he was yet a coming, the demon dashed him down, and tare him grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

43 ¶ And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they all wondered at all the things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,

44 L et these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.

45 B ut they did not understand this word, and it was hid from them that they should not understand, and they feared to ask him regarding this.

But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

46 T hen there arose a dispute among them, which of them should be the greatest.

And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.

47 B ut Jesus, seeing the thoughts of their heart, took a child and set him by him,

But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

48 a nd said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receives me, and whosoever shall receive me receives him that sent me; for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

49 A nd John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us.

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

50 A nd Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not, for he that is not against us is for us.

But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.

51 ¶ And it came to pass when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem

And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

52 a nd sent messengers before his face; and they went and entered into a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him.

and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

53 A nd they did not receive him because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem.

54 A nd when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, even as Elijah did?

And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them?

55 B ut he turned and rebuked them and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.

But he turned, and rebuked them.

56 F or the Son of man is not come to lose men’s souls, but to save them. And they went to another village.

And they went to another village.

57 ¶ And it came to pass that as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

58 A nd Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the heaven have nests, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.

And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

59 A nd he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.

And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

60 J esus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead, but go thou and declare the kingdom of God.

But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God.

61 A nd another also said, Lord, I will follow thee, but let me first go bid farewell those who are at home at my house.

And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house.

62 A nd Jesus said unto him, No one having put his hand to the plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God.

But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.