The Ministry of the Twelve (Matthew 10:5–15; Mark 6:7–13)
1 RV And he called the twelve together, and 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 RV And he sent them forth 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 RV And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, 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 RV And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart. BSB BSB: Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.
5 RV 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. 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 RV And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching 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 RV 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; 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 RV and by some, that Elijah 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 RV And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about 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 RV 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. 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 RV 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 healed. 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 RV 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 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 RV 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. 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 RV For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each. BSB BSB: (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
15 RV And they did so, and made them all sit down. BSB BSB: They did so, and everyone was seated.
16 RV 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. 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 RV And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, 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 RV And it came to pass, as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes 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 RV And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say , Elijah; and others, that one of the old 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 RV And he said unto them, But who say ye 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 RV But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man; BSB BSB: Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.
22 RV 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 RV 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. 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 RV For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same 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 RV For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self? BSB BSB: What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?
26 RV 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. 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 RV But I tell you of a truth, There be some of them that stand here, which shall in no wise taste of 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 RV And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into 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 RV And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling. BSB BSB: And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.
30 RV And behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah; BSB BSB: Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus.
31 RV who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. BSB BSB: They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 RV 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. 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 RV 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. 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 RV And while he said 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 RV And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him. BSB BSB: And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!”
36 RV 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. 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 RV And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him. BSB BSB: The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
38 RV And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Master, I beseech thee to 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 RV 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. 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 RV And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not. BSB BSB: I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.”
41 RV 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. 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 RV And as he was yet a coming, the devil dashed him down, and tare him grievously. 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 RV And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which he did, he said unto 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 RV Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up 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 RV 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. 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 RV And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. BSB BSB: Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
47 RV But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side, BSB BSB: But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
48 RV 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. 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 RV And John answered and said, Master, we saw one 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 RV But Jesus said unto 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 RV and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to 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 RV And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem. BSB BSB: But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
55 RV But he turned, and rebuked them. BSB BSB: But Jesus turned and rebuked them.
56 RV 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 RV And as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. BSB BSB: As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.”
58 RV 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. 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 RV And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go 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 RV But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad 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 RV And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to 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 RV But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put 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.”