{ "apiVersion": "v1", "kind": "Chapter", "metadata": { "generated": "2026-08-22T14:14:13Z", "language": "en", "book": "luke", "chapter": 9 }, "data": { "n": 9, "bookSlug": "luke", "bookCode": "LUK", "refId": "", "title": "", "translation": null, "segments": [], "lines": [], "paragraphs": [{ "n": 1, "refId": "LUK-9:1", "verseRef": "LUK.9.1", "text": "And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases." },{ "n": 2, "refId": "LUK-9:2", "verseRef": "LUK.9.2", "text": "And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick." },{ "n": 3, "refId": "LUK-9:3", "verseRef": "LUK.9.3", "text": "And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats." },{ "n": 4, "refId": "LUK-9:4", "verseRef": "LUK.9.4", "text": "And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart." },{ "n": 5, "refId": "LUK-9:5", "verseRef": "LUK.9.5", "text": "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." },{ "n": 6, "refId": "LUK-9:6", "verseRef": "LUK.9.6", "text": "And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere." },{ "n": 7, "refId": "LUK-9:7", "verseRef": "LUK.9.7", "text": "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;" },{ "n": 8, "refId": "LUK-9:8", "verseRef": "LUK.9.8", "text": "and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again." },{ "n": 9, "refId": "LUK-9:9", "verseRef": "LUK.9.9", "text": "And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him." },{ "n": 10, "refId": "LUK-9:10", "verseRef": "LUK.9.10", "text": "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." },{ "n": 11, "refId": "LUK-9:11", "verseRef": "LUK.9.11", "text": "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 cured." },{ "n": 12, "refId": "LUK-9:12", "verseRef": "LUK.9.12", "text": "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 provisions: for we are here in a desert place." },{ "n": 13, "refId": "LUK-9:13", "verseRef": "LUK.9.13", "text": "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." },{ "n": 14, "refId": "LUK-9:14", "verseRef": "LUK.9.14", "text": "For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each." },{ "n": 15, "refId": "LUK-9:15", "verseRef": "LUK.9.15", "text": "And they did so, and made them all sit down." },{ "n": 16, "refId": "LUK-9:16", "verseRef": "LUK.9.16", "text": "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." },{ "n": 17, "refId": "LUK-9:17", "verseRef": "LUK.9.17", "text": "And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets." },{ "n": 18, "refId": "LUK-9:18", "verseRef": "LUK.9.18", "text": "And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?" },{ "n": 19, "refId": "LUK-9:19", "verseRef": "LUK.9.19", "text": "And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others [say], Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again." },{ "n": 20, "refId": "LUK-9:20", "verseRef": "LUK.9.20", "text": "And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God." },{ "n": 21, "refId": "LUK-9:21", "verseRef": "LUK.9.21", "text": "But he charged them, and commanded [them] to tell this to no man;" },{ "n": 22, "refId": "LUK-9:22", "verseRef": "LUK.9.22", "text": "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." },{ "n": 23, "refId": "LUK-9:23", "verseRef": "LUK.9.23", "text": "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." },{ "n": 24, "refId": "LUK-9:24", "verseRef": "LUK.9.24", "text": "For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it." },{ "n": 25, "refId": "LUK-9:25", "verseRef": "LUK.9.25", "text": "For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?" },{ "n": 26, "refId": "LUK-9:26", "verseRef": "LUK.9.26", "text": "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." },{ "n": 27, "refId": "LUK-9:27", "verseRef": "LUK.9.27", "text": "But I tell you of a truth, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God." },{ "n": 28, "refId": "LUK-9:28", "verseRef": "LUK.9.28", "text": "And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray." },{ "n": 29, "refId": "LUK-9:29", "verseRef": "LUK.9.29", "text": "And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [became] white [and] dazzling." },{ "n": 30, "refId": "LUK-9:30", "verseRef": "LUK.9.30", "text": "And behold, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and Elijah;" },{ "n": 31, "refId": "LUK-9:31", "verseRef": "LUK.9.31", "text": "who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem." },{ "n": 32, "refId": "LUK-9:32", "verseRef": "LUK.9.32", "text": "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." },{ "n": 33, "refId": "LUK-9:33", "verseRef": "LUK.9.33", "text": "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." },{ "n": 34, "refId": "LUK-9:34", "verseRef": "LUK.9.34", "text": "And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud." },{ "n": 35, "refId": "LUK-9:35", "verseRef": "LUK.9.35", "text": "And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him." },{ "n": 36, "refId": "LUK-9:36", "verseRef": "LUK.9.36", "text": "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." },{ "n": 37, "refId": "LUK-9:37", "verseRef": "LUK.9.37", "text": "And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him." },{ "n": 38, "refId": "LUK-9:38", "verseRef": "LUK.9.38", "text": "And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:" },{ "n": 39, "refId": "LUK-9:39", "verseRef": "LUK.9.39", "text": "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." },{ "n": 40, "refId": "LUK-9:40", "verseRef": "LUK.9.40", "text": "And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not." },{ "n": 41, "refId": "LUK-9:41", "verseRef": "LUK.9.41", "text": "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." },{ "n": 42, "refId": "LUK-9:42", "verseRef": "LUK.9.42", "text": "And as he was yet a coming, the demon dashed him down, and tare [him] grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father." },{ "n": 43, "refId": "LUK-9:43", "verseRef": "LUK.9.43", "text": "And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples," },{ "n": 44, "refId": "LUK-9:44", "verseRef": "LUK.9.44", "text": "Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men." },{ "n": 45, "refId": "LUK-9:45", "verseRef": "LUK.9.45", "text": "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." },{ "n": 46, "refId": "LUK-9:46", "verseRef": "LUK.9.46", "text": "And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest." },{ "n": 47, "refId": "LUK-9:47", "verseRef": "LUK.9.47", "text": "But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side," },{ "n": 48, "refId": "LUK-9:48", "verseRef": "LUK.9.48", "text": "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." },{ "n": 49, "refId": "LUK-9:49", "verseRef": "LUK.9.49", "text": "And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us." },{ "n": 50, "refId": "LUK-9:50", "verseRef": "LUK.9.50", "text": "But Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against you is for you." },{ "n": 51, "refId": "LUK-9:51", "verseRef": "LUK.9.51", "text": "And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem," },{ "n": 52, "refId": "LUK-9:52", "verseRef": "LUK.9.52", "text": "and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him." },{ "n": 53, "refId": "LUK-9:53", "verseRef": "LUK.9.53", "text": "And they did not receive him, because his face was [as though he were] going to Jerusalem." },{ "n": 54, "refId": "LUK-9:54", "verseRef": "LUK.9.54", "text": "And when his disciples James and John saw [this], they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them?" },{ "n": 55, "refId": "LUK-9:55", "verseRef": "LUK.9.55", "text": "But he turned, and rebuked them." },{ "n": 56, "refId": "LUK-9:56", "verseRef": "LUK.9.56", "text": "And they went to another village." },{ "n": 57, "refId": "LUK-9:57", "verseRef": "LUK.9.57", "text": "And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest." },{ "n": 58, "refId": "LUK-9:58", "verseRef": "LUK.9.58", "text": "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." },{ "n": 59, "refId": "LUK-9:59", "verseRef": "LUK.9.59", "text": "And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father." },{ "n": 60, "refId": "LUK-9:60", "verseRef": "LUK.9.60", "text": "But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God." },{ "n": 61, "refId": "LUK-9:61", "verseRef": "LUK.9.61", "text": "And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house." },{ "n": 62, "refId": "LUK-9:62", "verseRef": "LUK.9.62", "text": "But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." } ] }, "links": { "self": "/v1/library/books/luke/chapters/9", "book": "/v1/library/books/luke/", "chapters": "/v1/library/books/luke/chapters/", "library": "/v1/library/", "schema": "/v1/schema/book/" } }