Luke Chapter 9

Luke 9

The twelve disciples were sent on Industrial training (I.T) 

1 Moreover, He calls together the twelve, and gives them Authority for mighty deeds upon all the demons, and to minister healing to diseases,

2 and He sends them to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

3 And He says to them, take up nothing unto the journey; neither staff, nor food-pouch, neither bread, nor money, and do not have two shirts.

4 and possibly, whichever house into which you enter, stay there, and from there proceed forth.

5 and as many as possible who would not accept you, proceed away from that city, and shake off the dust from your feet, unto a testimony upon them.

6 So, they proceeded out, and travel through the villages, announcing the good news and ministering healing in all places.

King Herod was confused about who Jesus is

7 Moreover, Herod tetrarch hears of all things that is happening (by the same Jesus), and was thoroughly nonplussed (perplexed), because underneath, some person say, that John (the baptizer) is risen from the dead;

8 by some person also, it is that, Elijah has shown up; also by others, that a certain ancient prophet has risen again.

9 Herod says, howbeit, I have beheaded John, but who is this, about whom I hear such kind of things, and seek to see Him.

Miracle food for feeding at least five thousands men

10 And the Apostles return to Him and fully relate, as much as they have done. And receive them to Himself, to vacate down on their own into (a lonely place) of a town called BETHSAIDA (fishing house).

11 but, the crowds who know this, follow Him; and He welcome them, and preaches to them about the kingdom of God, and He heals those who have need of medical attendance (therapeia).

12 And as the day begins to slope/wind down, the twelve approach Him and say, dismiss the crowd, at least, to travel into villages and the farms around, to lodge and find food-supply (victuals); for, we are in a desert place here.

13 but, He tells them, you should give (dote) them food. So, they said, it is not more than five loaves and two fishes with/for us, except we travel to buy food unto all these people;

14 no doubt, they are about five thousands fellow-men. So, He says to His disciples, make them to sit down, about fifty per reclining group.

15 And they do so, and all sit up. 

16 so, He takes the five loaves and two fishes, look up to heaven, He blesses and break them down, and gives the disciples to present (parathithemi) them to the crowd.

17 And everybody ate and were satisfied; and they took up twelve small-baskets of broken-pieces that abound of them.

Jesus pray privately and Peter professes Jesus as the Savior 

18 And He happened to be in private unit, making prayer. Moreover, as He is in the company of His disciples, He asks them and says, who do (the crowd) says I am?

19 but they answered and said, John the baptizer; but others, Elijah; and others, certain ancient prophet that rose up.

20 however, He asks them, but you, who do you say I am? So, Peter answers, and says, the Christ of God.

Jesus predicted His death and warns against telling anyone, lest the Priests and co., change their mind. 

21 He evaluates and command them to tell no man, these things (that follows)

22 saying, it is needful that the Son suffer very much; and be rejected from the Sahendrists, and the Chief Priests and the Scribes, and be killed by men and be raised the third day.

The Quality of a true christ follower is Selflessness/Agape Love

23 Moreover, He says to all, if anyone chooses to come behind Me, he will utterly deny himself, lift up his stake/post throughout the day, and follow Me.

24 for, whoever chooses to save their souls, may lose his (own); and whoever possibly lose his own because of these things, I will save his soul.

25 No doubt, what will profit a man, who gains the whole world, but perishes or loses out his own self?

26 for, whoever possibly is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son will be ashamed of that man, whenever He will come in His FATHER'S Glory, and of the Holy Angels.

27 but, I tell you, truly, some persons will  be standing still, who will never taste death, until they will possibly see the kingdom of God.

Jesus metamorphosized on an unnamed-mountain where God commanded everyone to listen to Him

28 Moreso, it happens to be about eight days, amid that account, He takes Peter and James and John to Himself, and they climb up to a mountain to make prayer.

29 And as He made prayer, there happens to be another form of His face, and He was in glistening white clothing

30 And behold, two men, which are Moses and Elijah were talking together with Him.

31 whom were clearly discerned in glory, and they were speaking of His exit (exodus), which is about to be fulfilled in Jerusalem.

32 Moreover, Peter and those with Him were weighed down with sleep/torpor (hypno); but as they are fully awaken they have been introduced to see his glory and the two fellow men. 

33 And as they happen to have been separated away from them, Peter says to Jesus; Commander, it is good for us to be here, and make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah; not aware of what he was saying.

34 so having said these to Him, there happens to be a cloud; and they were frightened, as they enter into the cloud, that cast a shade on them. 

35 And a voice was generated out of the cloud, saying, this is My Beloved (and Chosen) Son; LISTEN to Him.

36 as the voice was generated, Jesus happens to be found alone. But, they keep silent, and declare nothing, which they discern to no-man in those days. 

37 and, it happens to be on the next day, as they come down from the mountain, many crowd meet with Him.

Jesus scolded people for their unbelief and disloyalty, before He cast out demon of epilepsy 

38 And behold, a man from the crowd shouted, saying, Teacher, I beg You to gaze upon my son, for he is my only child.

39 And behold, as the spirit get hold of him, he will screams suddenly, and convulses with froth, shattering him as it was difficult for it to depart from him.

40 And I begged Your disciples, at least to cast it out, and they were not able. [Peter, James and John are excluded] 

41 but Jesus answers and says, oh generation of perverted ones and unbelievers! Till when will I be towards you and put up with you? Bring here your son.

42 so, as he was yet to approach, the demon break him down, and convulse him violently. So, Jesus rebukes the unclean-spirit, and heals the boy, and gives him back to his father.

43 and, all the people were astounded upon the Majesty (greatness) of God. However, all the people wonder upon all these things which He has done. And He tells His disciples, - 

A Reminder of the Prediction of His death 

44 put these words into your ears: for, the Son is about to be betrayed by a man into the hands of men.

45 but, they were ignorant of this utterance (rhema), and it has been hidden all along from them, at least (so as) not to feel it. And they fear to interrogate Him about this utterance.

Who is the greatest among Christians 

46 Moreover, a dispute enters among them; who will possibly be the greatest of them.

47 so, Jesus is aware of the debate of their heart, so, He take hold of a child, and set him near them,

48 and He tells them, whoever possibly, accepts this child in My name, accept Me; and whoever accept Me, accept the One Who send Me. For, the least of these subordinates (sub-rulers) among you shall be the greatest of all. 

John, the beloved was warned against schism: church of Christ is one 

49 Moreover, John answered, and says, Commander, we are aware of someone, casting out demons in Your Name; and he was forbidden, for not following you with us.

50 So, Jesus says to him, do not forbid him; for whoever is not against us, is for us.

Jesus warns against abuse of gift and to recognize the SPIRIT of Grace as He went to a city in Samaria

51 Moreover, the days for His ascension are fully summing up, and it happens to be that His Face steadfastly set, to go unto Jerusalem

52 and He sent messengers prior to His appearance (face) in a Samaritans village, and they traveled, so as to make (the village) ready; but as they enter into the same (village) 

53 they do not accept them, and His face has been of that one, who is traveling to Jerusalem.

54 And the disciples clearly discern it; And, James and John (the roarers) says, Lord, will You want to call fire, to descend from the sky and consume them? [like Elijah did] 

55 but He turns around and forbid (base on evaluation) them. +and He says, you are not aware of what kind of Spirit that is in you.+

56 + for the Son has not come to men to destroy men, but to save souls+. And they journey to another different village.

Jesus prepares the mind of interested followers not to turn back. 

57 and on the way, in their journey, someone says to Him, I will follow wherever provided, You go.

58 And Jesus tells him, ah! foxes (alopex) have lurking place, and nests are for the birds of the sky; but the children of Adam may not hold on to what location to recline their heads.

59 Moreover, He says towards another different person, Follow Me, but he says, Lord, allow me to go away first, and bury my father.

60 But, He tells him, go away and proclaim the kingdom of God to your own (people), so that, the dead will be let go from the dead-ones which are being buried by people. (Matt 8:21-22)

61 and another person also says, Lord, I will follow You; but permit me to bid farewell unto my family first.

62 so, Jesus says to him, no man who put his hands upon a plough, and look unto things behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.