Luke 9:1-13 ▼

1 And calling the twelve, He gave to them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases.

2 And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

3 And He said to them, Take nothing for the journey, neither staff, nor valise, nor bread, nor silver; nor to have two coats.

4 And into whatsoever house you may eaten there abide, and go out from thence.

5 And so many as may not receive you, going out from that city, knock off the dust of your feet for a testimony against them.

6 And going out, they continued to go through the villages, everywhere preaching the gospel, and healing.

7 And Herod the tetrarch heard all things which were wrought by Him; and was at a loss, because it was said by some, that John is risen from the dead;

8 and by some that Elijah has appeared; and by others that one of the old prophets is arisen.

9 And Herod said, I beheaded John: but who is this, concerning whom I hear these things? And he was seeking to see Him.

10 And the apostles having returned, expounded unto Him how many things they did. And taking them He departed privately into a desert place, belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

11 And the multitudes having found out, followed Him And receiving them, He spoke to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those having need of healing.

12 And the day began to decline; and the twelve coming to Him, said, Send away the multitude, in order that having gone into the surrounding villages and countries, they may lodge, and find food: because we are here in a desert place.

13 And He said to them, You give them to eat. And they said, There is not to us more than five loaves and two fishes; if not having gone we must purchase victuals for all this people.