| Berean Study Bible | New International Version |
| 1Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. | 1When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, |
| 2And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. | 2and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. |
| 3“Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. | 3He told them: "Take nothing for the journey--no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt. |
| 4Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. | 4Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town. |
| 5If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.” | 5If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them." |
| 6So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere. | 6So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere. |
| 7When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, | 7Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was going on. And he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead, |
| 8others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. | 8others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life. |
| 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus. | 9But Herod said, "I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?" And he tried to see him. |
| 10Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida. | 10When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida, |
| 11But 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. | 11but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. |
| 12As 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.” | 12Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, "Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here." |
| 13But 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.” | 13He replied, "You give them something to eat." They answered, "We have only five loaves of bread and two fish--unless we go and buy food for all this crowd." |
| 14(There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” | 14(About five thousand men were there.) But he said to his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each." |
| 15They did so, and everyone was seated. | 15The disciples did so, and everyone sat down. |
| 16Taking 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. | 16Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. |
| 17They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. | 17They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. |
| 18One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?” | 18Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" |
| 19They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.” | 19They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life." |
| 20“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” | 20"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "God's Messiah." |
| 21Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. | 21Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. |
| 22“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.” | 22And he said, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life." |
| 23Then 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. | 23Then he said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. |
| 24For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. | 24For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. |
| 25What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self? | 25What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? |
| 26If 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. | 26Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. |
| 27But I tell you truthfully, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.” | 27"Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God." |
| 28About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. | 28About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. |
| 29And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. | 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. |
| 30Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. | 30Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. |
| 31They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. | 31They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. |
| 32Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him. | 32Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. |
| 33As 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.) | 33As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, "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.) |
| 34While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. | 34While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. |
| 35And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!” | 35A voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him." |
| 36After 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. | 36When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. |
| 37The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd. | 37The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. |
| 38Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child. | 38A man in the crowd called out, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. |
| 39A 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. | 39A spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It scarcely ever leaves him and is destroying him. |
| 40I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.” | 40I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they could not." |
| 41“O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” | 41"You unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here." |
| 42Even 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. | 42Even while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father. |
| 43And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples, | 43And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples, |
| 44“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” | 44"Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men." |
| 45But 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. | 45But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it. |
| 46Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. | 46An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. |
| 47But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. | 47Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. |
| 48And 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.” | 48Then 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 it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest." |
| 49“Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.” | 49"Master," said John, "we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us." |
| 50“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.” | 50"Do not stop him," Jesus said, "for whoever is not against you is for you." |
| 51As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. | 51As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. |
| 52He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. | 52And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; |
| 53But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. | 53but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. |
| 54When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” | 54When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, "Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?" |
| 55But Jesus turned and rebuked them. | 55But Jesus turned and rebuked them. |
| 56And He and His disciples went on to another village. | 56Then he and his disciples went to another village. |
| 57As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.” | 57As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." |
| 58Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” | 58Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." |
| 59Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” | 59He said to another man, "Follow me." But he replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." |
| 60But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” | 60Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God." |
| 61Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” | 61Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family." |
| 62Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” | 62Jesus replied, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." |
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