The Ministry of the Twelve (Matthew 10:5–15; Mark 6:7–13)
1 DBY And having called together the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases, BSB BSB: Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
2 DBY and sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. BSB BSB: And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
3 DBY And he said to them, Take nothing for the way, neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; nor to have two body-coats apiece. BSB BSB: “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic.
4 DBY And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide and thence go forth. BSB BSB: Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.
5 DBY And as many as may not receive you, going forth from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a witness against them. BSB BSB: If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”
6 DBY And going forth they passed through the villages, announcing the glad tidings and healing everywhere. BSB BSB: So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.
Herod Tries to See Jesus (Matthew 14:1–12; Mark 6:14–29)
7 DBY And Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things which were done by him , and was in perplexity, because it was said by some that John was risen from among the dead, BSB BSB: When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,
8 DBY and by some that Elias had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. BSB BSB: others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.
9 DBY And Herod said, John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things? and he sought to see him. BSB BSB: “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.
The Feeding of the Five Thousand (Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; John 6:1–15)
10 DBY And the apostles having returned related to him whatever they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart into a desert place of a city called Bethsaida. BSB BSB: Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida.
11 DBY But the crowds knowing it followed him; and he received them and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and cured those that had need of healing. BSB BSB: But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.
12 DBY But the day began to decline, and the twelve came and said to him, Send away the crowd that they may go into the villages around, and into the fields, and lodge and find victuals, for here we are in a desert place. BSB BSB: As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
13 DBY And he said to them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have not more than five loaves and two fishes, unless we should go and buy food for all this people; BSB BSB: But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.”
14 DBY for they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down in companies by fifties. BSB BSB: (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
15 DBY And they did so, and made them all sit down. BSB BSB: They did so, and everyone was seated.
16 DBY And taking the five loaves and the two fishes, looking up to heaven he blessed them, and broke and gave to the disciples to set before the crowd. BSB BSB: Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.
17 DBY And they all ate and were filled; and there was taken up of what had remained over and above to them in fragments twelve hand-baskets. BSB BSB: They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
Peter’s Confession of Christ (Matthew 16:13–20; Mark 8:27–30; John 6:67–71)
18 DBY And it came to pass as he was praying alone, his disciples were with him, and he asked them saying, Who do the crowds say that I am? BSB BSB: One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?”
19 DBY But they answering said, John the baptist; but others, Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets has risen again. BSB BSB: They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”
20 DBY And he said to them, But ye, who do ye say that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God. BSB BSB: “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
Christ’s Passion Foretold (Matthew 16:21–23; Mark 8:31–33)
21 DBY But, earnestly charging them, he enjoined them to say this to no man, BSB BSB: Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.
22 DBY 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. BSB BSB: “The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”
Take Up Your Cross (Matthew 16:24–28; Mark 8:34–38)
23 DBY And he said to them all, If any one will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me; BSB BSB: Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.
24 DBY for whosoever shall desire to save his life shall lose it, but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, he shall save it. BSB BSB: For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.
25 DBY For what shall a man profit if he shall have gained the whole world, and have destroyed, or come under the penalty of the loss of himself? BSB BSB: What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?
26 DBY For whosoever shall have been ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he shall come in his glory, and in that of the Father, and of the holy angels. BSB BSB: If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
27 DBY But I say unto you of a truth, There are some of those standing here who shall not taste death until they shall have seen the kingdom of God. BSB BSB: But I tell you truly, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”
The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–13; Mark 9:1–13; 2 Peter 1:16–21)
28 DBY And it came to pass after these words, about eight days, that taking Peter and John and James he went up into a mountain to pray. BSB BSB: About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.
29 DBY And as he prayed the fashion of his countenance became different and his raiment white and effulgent. BSB BSB: And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.
30 DBY And lo, two men talked with him, who were Moses and Elias, BSB BSB: Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus.
31 DBY who, appearing in glory, spoke of his departure which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem. BSB BSB: They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 DBY But Peter and those with him were oppressed with sleep: but having fully awoke up they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him. BSB BSB: Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him.
33 DBY And it came to pass as they departed from him, Peter said to 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 Elias: not knowing what he said. BSB BSB: As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
34 DBY But as he was saying these things, there came a cloud and overshadowed them, and they feared as they entered into the cloud: BSB BSB: While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
35 DBY and there was a voice out of the cloud saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. BSB BSB: And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!”
36 DBY And as the voice was heard Jesus was found alone: and they kept silence, and told no one in those days any of the things they had seen. BSB BSB: After the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen.
The Boy with an Evil Spirit (Matthew 17:14–18; Mark 9:14–29)
37 DBY And it came to pass on the following day, when they came down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. BSB BSB: The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
38 DBY And lo, a man from the crowd cried out saying, Teacher, I beseech thee look upon my son, for he is mine only child: BSB BSB: Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child.
39 DBY and behold, a spirit takes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it tears him with foaming, and with difficulty departs from him after crushing him. BSB BSB: A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him.
40 DBY And I besought thy disciples that they might cast him out, and they could not. BSB BSB: I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.”
41 DBY And Jesus answering said, O unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you and suffer you? Bring hither thy son. BSB BSB: “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”
42 DBY But as he was yet coming, the demon tore him and dragged him all together. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child and gave him back to his father. BSB BSB: Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
The Second Prediction of the Passion (Matthew 17:22–23; Mark 9:30–32)
43 DBY And all were astonished at the glorious greatness of God. And as all wondered at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples, BSB BSB: And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,
44 DBY Do ye let these words sink into your ears. For the Son of man is about to be delivered into men's hands. BSB BSB: “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”
45 DBY But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them that they should not perceive it. And they feared to ask him concerning this saying. BSB BSB: But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
The Greatest in the Kingdom (Matthew 18:1–5; Mark 9:33–41)
46 DBY And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be the greatest of them. BSB BSB: Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
47 DBY And Jesus, seeing the reasoning of their heart, having taken a little child set it by him, BSB BSB: But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
48 DBY and said to them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me, and whosoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is the least among you all, he is great. BSB BSB: And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”
49 DBY And John answering said, Master, we saw some one casting out demons in thy name, and we forbad him, because he follows not with us. BSB BSB: “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
50 DBY And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not, for he that is not against you is for you. BSB BSB: “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”
The Samaritans Reject Jesus 52 DBY And he sent messengers before his face. And having gone they entered into a village of the Samaritans that they might make ready for him. BSB BSB: He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.
53 DBY And they did not receive him, because his face was turned as going to Jerusalem. BSB BSB: But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
55 DBY But turning he rebuked them and said, Ye know not of what spirit ye are . BSB BSB: But Jesus turned and rebuked them.
56 DBY And they went to another village. BSB BSB: And He and His disciples went on to another village.
The Cost of Discipleship (Matthew 8:18–22; Luke 14:25–33; John 6:59–66)
57 DBY And it came to pass as they went in the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wheresoever thou goest, Lord. BSB BSB: As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.”
58 DBY And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes and the birds of the heaven roosting-places, but the Son of man has not where he may lay his head. BSB BSB: Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
59 DBY And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, allow me to go first and bury my father. BSB BSB: Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
60 DBY But Jesus said to him, Suffer the dead to bury their own dead, but do thou go and announce the kingdom of God. BSB BSB: But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
61 DBY And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord, but first allow me to bid adieu to those at my house. BSB BSB: Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.”
62 DBY But Jesus said to him, No one having laid his hand on the plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God. BSB BSB: Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
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