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1 And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
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And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
2 And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
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and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.
3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.
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And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.
4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
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And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart.
5 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.
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And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them. ”
6 And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
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And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
7 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;
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Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,
8 and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
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by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen.
9 And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
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Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things? ” And he sought to see him.
10 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.
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On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida.
11 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.
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When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing.
12 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.
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Now the day began to wear away, and the twelve came and said to him, “Send the crowd away to go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and get provisions, for we are here in a desolate place. ”
13 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.
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But he said to them, “You give them something to eat. ”They said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for all these people. ”
14 For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.
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For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each. ”
15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.
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And they did so, and had them all sit down.
16 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.
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And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing over them. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
17 And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.
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And they all ate and were satisfied. And what was left over was picked up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
18 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?
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Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am? ”
19 And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others [say], Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
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And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen. ”
20 And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
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Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am? ”And Peter answered, “The Christ of God. ”
21 But he charged them, and commanded [them] to tell this to no man;
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And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,
22 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.
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saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. ”
23 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.
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And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
24 For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
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For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?
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For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
26 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.
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For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
27 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.
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But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God. ”
28 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.
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Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
29 And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [became] white [and] dazzling.
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And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white.
30 And behold, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and Elijah;
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And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah,
31 who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
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who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 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.
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Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
33 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.
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And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”— not knowing what he said.
34 And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
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As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.
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And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him! ”
36 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.
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And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
37 And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
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On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
38 And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:
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And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child.
39 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.
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And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him so that he foams at the mouth, and shatters him, and will hardly leave him.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.
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And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not. ”
41 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.
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Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here. ”
42 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.
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While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
43 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,
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And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples,
44 Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.
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“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men. ”
45 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.
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But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
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An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
47 But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
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But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side
48 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.
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and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great. ”
49 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.
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John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us. ”
50 But Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against you is for you.
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But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you. ”
51 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,
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When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
52 and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
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And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was [as though he were] going to Jerusalem.
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But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.
54 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?
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And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them? ”
55 But he turned, and rebuked them.
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But he turned and rebuked them.
56 And they went to another village.
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And they went on to another village.
57 And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
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As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go. ”
58 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.
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And 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. ”
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
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To another he said, “Follow me. ”But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father. ”
60 But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God.
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And Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God. ”
61 And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house.
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Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home. ”
62 But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
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Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God. ”