| New King James Version | Berean Study Bible |
| 1Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. | 1Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. |
| 2He sent them to preach 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. |
| 3And He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece. | 3“Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. |
| 4“Whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. | 4Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. |
| 5And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” | 5If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.” |
| 6So they departed and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere. | 6So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere. |
| 7Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, | 7When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, |
| 8and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. | 8others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. |
| 9Herod said, “John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?” So he sought to see Him. | 9“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus. |
| 10And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. | 10Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida. |
| 11But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing. | 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. |
| 12When the day began to wear away, the twelve came and said to Him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding towns and country, and lodge and get provisions; for we are in a deserted place here.” | 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.” |
| 13But He said to them, “You give them something to eat.” And they said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we go and buy food for all these people.” | 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.” |
| 14For there were about five thousand men. Then He said to His disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of fifty.” | 14(There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” |
| 15And they did so, and made them all sit down. | 15They did so, and everyone was seated. |
| 16Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude. | 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. |
| 17So they all ate and were filled, and twelve baskets of the leftover fragments were taken up by them. | 17They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. |
| 18And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” | 18One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?” |
| 19So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.” | 19They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.” |
| 20He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” | 20“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” |
| 21And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, | 21Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. |
| 22saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.” | 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.” |
| 23Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. | 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. |
| 24For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. | 24For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. |
| 25For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? | 25What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self? |
| 26For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father’s, and of the holy angels. | 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. |
| 27But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God.” | 27But I tell you truthfully, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.” |
| 28Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. | 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. |
| 29As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. | 29And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. |
| 30And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah, | 30Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. |
| 31who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. | 31They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. |
| 32But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who stood with Him. | 32Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him. |
| 33Then it happened, as they were parting from Him, that Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. | 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.) |
| 34While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. | 34While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. |
| 35And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!” | 35And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!” |
| 36When the voice had ceased, Jesus was found alone. But they kept quiet, and told no one in those days any of the things they had seen. | 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. |
| 37Now it happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met Him. | 37The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd. |
| 38Suddenly a man from the multitude cried out, saying, “Teacher, I implore You, look on my son, for he is my only child. | 38Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child. |
| 39And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; it convulses him so that he foams at the mouth; and it departs from him with great difficulty, bruising him. | 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. |
| 40So I implored Your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” | 40I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.” |
| 41Then Jesus answered and said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.” | 41“O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” |
| 42And as he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the child, and gave him back to his father. | 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. |
| 43And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while everyone marveled at all the things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples, | 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, |
| 44“Let these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.” | 44“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” |
| 45But they did not understand this saying, and it was hidden from them so that they did not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this saying. | 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. |
| 46Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest. | 46Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. |
| 47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by Him, | 47But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. |
| 48and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all will be great.” | 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.” |
| 49Now John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.” | 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.” |
| 50But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side.” | 50“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.” |
| 51Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, | 51As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. |
| 52and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him. | 52He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. |
| 53But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem. | 53But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. |
| 54And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?” | 54When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” |
| 55But He turned and rebuked them, and said, “You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. | 55But Jesus turned and rebuked them. |
| 56For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them.” And they went to another village. | 56And He and His disciples went on to another village. |
| 57Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” | 57As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.” |
| 58And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” | 58Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” |
| 59Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” | 59Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” |
| 60Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.” | 60But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” |
| 61And another also said, “Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at my house.” | 61Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” |
| 62But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” | 62Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” |
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