The Ministry of the Twelve (Matthew 10:5–15; Mark 6:7–13)
1 ULT And having called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all the demons, 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 ULT and he sent them out 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 ULT And he said to them,“Take nothing for the road— neither staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor silver— nor have two tunics. BSB BSB: “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic.
4 ULT And whatever house you enter into, stay there and go out from there. BSB BSB: Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.
5 ULT And wherever they do not receive you, going out from that city, shake off the dust from 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 ULT Then they went out{ and} were going through the villages, proclaiming the gospel 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 ULT And Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from 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 ULT and by some that Elijah had appeared, but by others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. BSB BSB: others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.
9 ULT But Herod said,“I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” So he was seeking 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 ULT And the apostles, having returned, described to him as much as they had done. Then taking them, he withdrew by himself to 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 ULT But the crowds, having come to know, followed him. And he welcomed them{ and} spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and he was healing the ones having 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 ULT And the day began to end, and the Twelve, having come, said to him,“Send the crowd away so that, going into the surrounding villages and countryside, they may find lodging and food, because we are here in a desolate 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 ULT But he said to them,“You give them to eat.” But they said,“There are not more than five loaves and two fish with us— unless we go{ and} buy food for all these 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 ULT (For there were about 5, 000 men.) Then he said to his disciples,“Have them recline to eat in groups of about 50 each.” BSB BSB: (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
15 ULT And thus they did, and made{ them} all recline to eat. BSB BSB: They did so, and everyone was seated.
16 ULT Then having taken the five loaves and the two fish, having looked up to heaven, he blessed them and broke{ them} into pieces, and he was giving them 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 ULT And they all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over to them was picked up— 12 baskets of broken pieces. 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 ULT And it happened that, while he was praying alone, the disciples were with him, and he questioned 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 ULT So answering, they said,“John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and others that one of the ancient prophets has risen.” BSB BSB: They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”
20 ULT Then he said to them,“But who do you say that I am?” Then 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 ULT But he, strongly warning them, commanded{ them} to tell this to no one, BSB BSB: Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.
22 ULT saying,“It is necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things and to be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised on the third day.” 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 ULT Then he said to{ them} all,“If anyone wants to 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 ULT For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake, this one will 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 ULT For what does a man benefit, having gained the whole world, but losing or forfeiting himself? BSB BSB: What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?
26 ULT For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of this one when he comes in his own glory, and 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 ULT But I say to you truly, there are some of the ones standing here who will certainly not taste death until 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 ULT And it happened that, about eight days after these words, taking along Peter and John and James, he went up on the 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 ULT And it happened that, as he was praying, the appearance of his face became different, and his clothing flashed white like lightning. BSB BSB: And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.
30 ULT And behold, two men began talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah, BSB BSB: Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus.
31 ULT who were seen in glory, speaking about his departure, which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. BSB BSB: They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 ULT And Peter and the ones with him were weighted with sleep, but having become fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing 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 ULT And it happened that, as they were going away from him, Peter said to Jesus,“Master, it is good for us to be here, and let us make three tents, one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah”(not knowing what he says). 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 ULT But as he was saying these things, a cloud appeared and overshadowed them, and they were afraid 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 ULT And there was a voice from the cloud, saying,“This is my Son, the chosen one; listen to him.” BSB BSB: And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!”
36 ULT And when the voice had happened, Jesus was found alone. Then they were silent and told no one in those days anything 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 ULT And it happened that, on the next day, they having come down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. BSB BSB: The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
38 ULT And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, saying,“Teacher, I beg you to look upon my son, for he is my one and 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 ULT And behold, a spirit seizes him and he suddenly cries out, and it throws him into convulsions with foam. And it departs from him with difficulty, 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 ULT And I begged your disciples so that they would cast it out, and they were not able.” BSB BSB: I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.”
41 ULT But answering, Jesus said,“O unbelieving and perverted generation, until when will I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.” 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 ULT And while he was coming, the demon threw him down and shook{ him} with convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy 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 ULT Then they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But{ while} all were marveling at everything that he was doing, 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 ULT “You put these words in your ears: For the Son of Man is about to be handed over 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 ULT But they were not understanding this word, and it was hidden from them, so they could not understand it, and they were afraid to question him about 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 ULT Then an argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest. BSB BSB: Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
47 ULT But Jesus, knowing the reasoning in their hearts, having taken a little child, set him next to him, BSB BSB: But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
48 ULT and said to them,“Whoever receives this child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives the one having sent me. For the one being 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 ULT Then answering, John said,“Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we were preventing him, because he does not follow 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 ULT But Jesus said to him,“Do not prevent{ him}, for whoever 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 ULT And he sent messengers before his face, and they went{ and} entered into a Samaritan village so as 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 ULT But they did not welcome him, because his face was going to Jerusalem. BSB BSB: But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
55 ULT But having turned, he rebuked them, BSB BSB: But Jesus turned and rebuked them.
56 ULT and they went on 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 ULT And as they were going along the road, someone said to him,“I will follow you wherever you go.” BSB BSB: As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.”
58 ULT And Jesus said to him,“The foxes have dens, and the birds of the sky, nests, but the Son of Man does not have{ a place} where he might 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 ULT Then he said to another,“Follow me.” But he said,“Lord, permit me to go first 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 ULT But he said to him,“Let the dead bury their own dead. But you, go{ and} proclaim 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 ULT Then still another said,“I will follow you, Lord, but first permit me to say goodbye to the ones in my home.” BSB BSB: Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.”
62 ULT But Jesus replied,“No one, having put his hand on a plow, yet looking to the things behind, 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.”