1And he called the twelve together , and gave them power and authority over all demons , and to cure diseases . 2And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God , and to heal the sick. 3And he said unto them , Take nothing for your journey , neither staff , nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats . 4And into whatsoever house ye enter , there abide , and thence depart . 5And as many as receive you not , when ye depart from that city , shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them . 6And they departed , and went throughout the villages , preaching the gospel , and healing everywhere .
The Death of John the Baptist
7Now 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 ; 8and by some , that Elijah had appeared ; and by others , that one of the old prophets was risen again. 9And Herod said , John I beheaded: but who is this , about whom I hear such things ? And he sought to see him .
Feeding the Five Thousand
10And 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. 11But 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 . 12And 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 . 13But 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 . 14For they were about five thousand men . And he said unto his disciples , Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each . 15And they did so , and made them all sit down . 16And 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 . 17And they ate , and were all filled : and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces , twelve baskets .
Peter’s Confession of Christ
18And 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 ? 19And they answering said , John the Baptist; but others say , Elijah ; and others , that one of the old prophets is risen again. 20And he said unto them , But who say ye that I am ? And Peter answering said , The Christ of God .
Jesus Foretells His Death
21But he charged them , and commanded them to tell this to no man ; 22saying , 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 . 23And he said unto all , If any man would come after me , let him deny himself , and take up his cross daily , and follow me . 24For whosoever would save his life shall lose it ; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake , the same shall save it . 25For what is a man profited , if he gain the whole world , and lose or forfeit his own self? 26For 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. 27But 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 .
The Transfiguration
28And 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 . 29And as he was praying , the fashion of his countenance was altered , and his raiment became white and dazzling. 30And behold , there talked with him two men , who were Moses and Elijah ; 31who appeared in glory , and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem . 32Now 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 . 33And 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 . 34And while he said these things , there came a cloud , and overshadowed them : and they feared as they entered into the cloud . 35And a voice came out of the cloud , saying , This is my Son , my chosen : hear ye him . 36And 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 .
Healing a Boy with an Evil Spirit
37And it came to pass , on the next day , when they were come down from the mountain , a great multitude met him . 38And behold , a man from the multitude cried , saying , Teacher , I beseech thee to look upon my son ; for he is mine only child : 39and 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. 40And I besought thy disciples to cast it out ; and they could not . 41And Jesus answered and said , O faithless and perverse generation , how long shall I be with you , and bear with you ? bring hither thy son . 42And 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 . 43And 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 ,
The Cost of Following Jesus
44Let these words sink into your ears : for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men . 45But 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 . 46And there arose a reasoning among them , which of them was the greatest . 47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart , he took a little child , and set him by his side , 48and 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 . 49And John answered and said , Master , we saw one casting out demons in thy name ; and we forbade him , because he followeth not with us . 50But Jesus said unto him , Forbid him not : for he that is not against you is for you . 51And 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 , 52and sent messengers before his face : and they went , and entered into a village of the Samaritans , to make ready for him . 53And they did not receive him , because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem . 54And 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 ? 55But he turned , and rebuked them. 56And they went to another village . 57And as they went on the way , a certain man said unto him , I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest . 58And 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 . 59And he said unto another , Follow me . But he said , Lord , suffer me first to go and bury my father . 60But he said unto him , Leave the dead to bury their own dead ; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God . 61And another also said , I will follow thee, Lord ; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house . 62But Jesus said unto him , No man , having put his hand to the plow, and looking back , is fit for the kingdom of God .