The Ministry of the Twelve (Matthew 10:5–15; Mark 6:7–13)
1 DRA Then calling together the twelve apostles, he gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. BSB BSB: Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
2 DRA And he sent them to preach 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 DRA And he said to them: Take nothing for your journey; neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. BSB BSB: “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic.
4 DRA And whatsoever house you shall enter into, abide there, and depart not from thence. BSB BSB: Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.
5 DRA And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off even the dust of your feet, for a testimony 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 DRA And going out, they went about through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. 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 DRA Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard of all things that were done by him; and he was in a doubt, because it was said 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 DRA By some, that John was risen from the dead: but by other some, that Elias had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. BSB BSB: others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.
9 DRA 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 DRA And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all they had done. And taking them, he went aside into a desert place, apart, which belongeth to 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 DRA Which when the people knew, they followed him; and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them who 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 DRA Now the day began to decline. And the twelve came and said to him: Send away the multitude, that going into the towns and villages round about, they may lodge and get victuals; for we are here 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 DRA But he said to them: Give you them to eat. And they said: We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; unless perhaps we should go and buy food for all this multitude. 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 DRA Now there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples: Make them sit down by fifties in a company. BSB BSB: (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
15 DRA And they did so; and made them all sit down. BSB BSB: They did so, and everyone was seated.
16 DRA And taking the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed them; and he broke, and distributed to his disciples, to set before the multitude. 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 DRA And they did all eat, and were filled. And there were taken up of fragments that remained to them, twelve 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 DRA And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples also were with him: and he asked them, saying: Whom do the people 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 DRA But they answered, and said: John the Baptist; but some say Elias; and others say that one of the former prophets is 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 DRA And he said to them: But whom do you say that I am? Simon 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 DRA But he strictly charging them, commanded they should tell this to no man. BSB BSB: Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.
22 DRA Saying: The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the ancients and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day rise again. 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 DRA And he said to all: If any man 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 DRA For whosoever will save his life, shall lose it; for he that shall lose his life for my sake, 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 DRA For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, and cast away himself? BSB BSB: What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?
26 DRA For he that shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him the Son of man shall be ashamed, when he shall come in his majesty, and that of his 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 DRA But I tell you of a truth: There are some standing here that shall not taste death, till they see 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 DRA And it came to pass about eight days after these words, that he took Peter, and James, and John, and 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 DRA And whilst he prayed, the shape of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and glittering. BSB BSB: And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.
30 DRA And behold two men were talking with him. And they were Moses and Elias, BSB BSB: Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus.
31 DRA Appearing in majesty. And they spoke of his decease that he should accomplish in Jerusalem. BSB BSB: They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 DRA But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep. And waking, they saw his glory, and the two men that 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 DRA And it came to pass, that as they were departing from him, Peter saith 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 DRA And as he spoke these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them; and they were afraid, when 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 DRA And a voice came 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 DRA And whilst the voice was uttered, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of these things which 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 DRA And it came to pass the day following, when they came down from the mountain, there met him a great multitude. BSB BSB: The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
38 DRA And behold a man among the crowd cried out, saying: Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son, because he is my only one. 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 DRA And lo, a spirit seizeth him, and he suddenly crieth out, and he throweth him down and teareth him, so that he foameth; and bruising him, he hardly departeth from 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 DRA And I desired thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not. BSB BSB: I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.”
41 DRA And Jesus answering, said: O faithless and perverse 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 DRA And as he was coming to him, the devil threw him down, and tore him. 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 DRA And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the boy, and restored him to his father. 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 DRA And all were astonished at the mighty power of God. But while all wondered at all the things he did, he said to his disciples: Lay you up in your hearts these words, for it shall come to pass, that the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. BSB BSB: “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”
45 DRA But they understood not this word; and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word. 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 DRA And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater. BSB BSB: Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
47 DRA But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their heart, took a child and set him by him, BSB BSB: But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
48 DRA And said to them: Whosoever shall receive this child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me. For he that is the lesser among you all, he is the greater. 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 DRA And John, answering, said: Master, we saw a certain man casting out devils in thy name, and we forbade him, because he followeth 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 DRA 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 DRA And he sent messengers before his face; and going, they entered into a city of the Samaritans, to prepare for him. BSB BSB: He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.
53 DRA And they received him not, because his face was of one going to Jerusalem. BSB BSB: But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
55 DRA And turning, he rebuked them, saying: You know not of what spirit you are. BSB BSB: But Jesus turned and rebuked them.
56 DRA The Son of man came not to destroy souls, but to save. And they went into another town. 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 DRA And it came to pass, as they walked in the way, that a certain man said to him: I will follow thee withersoever thou goest. BSB BSB: As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.”
58 DRA Jesus said to him: The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air nests; but the Son of man hath not where to 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 DRA But he said to another: Follow me. And he said: Lord, suffer me first to go, and to 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 DRA And Jesus said to him: Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou, and preach 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 DRA And another said: I will follow thee, Lord; but let me first take my leave of them that are at my house. BSB BSB: Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.”
62 DRA Jesus said to him: No man putting his hand to 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.”