Luke 9
King James Version · 62 verses · 1,118 cross-references linking it to 318 other chapters
Explore Luke 9 in the interactive map- 1Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.28 cross-references: John 14:12, Luke 10:19, Acts 4:30, Matthew 16:19, Mark 16:17–18
- 2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.24 cross-references: Luke 10:9, Matthew 10:7–8, Matthew 3:2, Mark 6:12, Luke 9:11
- 3And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.16 cross-references: Luke 22:35, Psalms 37:3, Luke 10:4–12, Matthew 10:9–14, Mark 6:8–11
- 4And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.8 cross-references: Matthew 10:11, Mark 6:10, Luke 10:5–8, Acts 16:15
- 5And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.21 cross-references: Acts 18:6, Acts 13:51, Mark 6:11, Matthew 10:14–15, Luke 9:53–56
- 6And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.9 cross-references: Mark 16:20, Acts 4:30, Mark 6:12–13, Acts 5:15, Luke 9:1–2
- 7Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;20 cross-references: Mark 6:14–28, Matthew 14:1–12, Luke 9:19, Luke 3:1, Micah 7:4
- 8And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.7 cross-references: Luke 9:19, John 1:21, Mark 6:15, Mark 8:28, Matthew 17:10
- 9And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.6 cross-references: Luke 23:8, Luke 13:31–32
- 10And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.21 cross-references: Matthew 11:21, Hebrews 13:17, Luke 10:17, Matthew 14:13–21, John 1:44
- 11And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.23 cross-references: Luke 1:53, Matthew 21:31, Romans 15:3, John 4:34, Luke 5:31
- 12And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.14 cross-references: Hosea 13:5, Matthew 15:23, Psalms 78:19–20, John 6:5–15, Ezekiel 34:25
- 13But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.17 cross-references: Proverbs 11:24–25, John 6:5–9, 2 Kings 4:42–43, Mark 6:37–38, Matthew 14:16–17
- 14For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.8 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 14:40, Mark 8:6, Mark 6:39–40
- 15And they did so, and made them all sit down.
- 16Then 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.17 cross-references: Matthew 14:19, 1 Timothy 4:4–5, Luke 24:30, Matthew 15:36, Acts 27:35
- 17And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.17 cross-references: 2 Kings 4:44, Philippians 4:18–19, Mark 6:42–44, John 6:11–13, Proverbs 13:25
- 18And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?11 cross-references: Matthew 16:13–16, Mark 8:27–30, Matthew 26:36, Luke 11:1, Luke 22:39–41
- 19They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.14 cross-references: Luke 9:7–8, Malachi 4:5, Mark 6:15, John 1:21, Matthew 14:2
- 20He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.22 cross-references: Matthew 16:15–17, John 4:29, John 7:41, John 6:68–69, Acts 17:3
- 21And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;7 cross-references: Matthew 16:20, Matthew 17:9, Mark 8:30–31
- 22Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.36 cross-references: Isaiah 53:1–12, Luke 24:7, Luke 18:31–34, Luke 9:44, Acts 4:25–28
- 23And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.26 cross-references: Matthew 10:38–39, Luke 14:26–27, Romans 8:13, Mark 8:34–38, John 12:25–26
- 24For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.15 cross-references: Luke 17:33, John 12:25, Revelation 2:10, Acts 20:23–24, Revelation 12:11
- 25For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?19 cross-references: Matthew 16:26, Mark 8:36, Psalms 49:6–8, Luke 4:5–7, Luke 12:19–21
- 26For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.43 cross-references: Matthew 10:32–33, Luke 12:8–9, 2 Timothy 2:12, Romans 1:16, Mark 8:38
- 27But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.18 cross-references: Matthew 16:28, Mark 9:1, John 21:22–23, Luke 22:18, John 8:51–52
- 28And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.22 cross-references: Luke 6:12, Mark 9:2–13, Matthew 26:37–39, Psalms 109:4, Mark 14:33–36
- 29And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.18 cross-references: Mark 9:2–3, Matthew 17:2, 2 Peter 1:16–18, Exodus 34:29–35, Isaiah 53:2
- 30And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:19 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 3:7–11, Hebrews 3:3–6, Luke 24:44, Romans 3:21–23, Mark 9:4–6
- 31Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.16 cross-references: Philippians 3:21, 2 Peter 1:15, 1 Peter 5:10, 1 Peter 1:11–12, 2 Corinthians 3:18
- 32But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.19 cross-references: John 1:14, Daniel 8:18, Daniel 10:9, Luke 22:45–46, John 17:24
- 33And it came to pass, as they departed 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 Elias: not knowing what he said.15 cross-references: Mark 9:5–6, Psalms 27:4, Psalms 73:28, Psalms 4:6–7, Psalms 63:2–5
- 34While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.17 cross-references: Exodus 40:34–38, Matthew 17:5–7, Mark 9:7–8, Isaiah 19:1, Revelation 1:17
- 35And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.28 cross-references: Luke 3:22, Matthew 3:17, Acts 3:22–23, Hebrews 5:9, Deuteronomy 18:18–19
- 36And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.7 cross-references: Matthew 17:9, Mark 9:9–10, Mark 9:6, Ecclesiastes 3:7
- 37And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.4 cross-references: Matthew 17:14–20, Mark 9:14–29
- 38And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.10 cross-references: Zechariah 12:10, Luke 7:12, John 4:47, Luke 8:41–42, Genesis 44:20
- 39And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.14 cross-references: Mark 9:26, Luke 4:35, Mark 9:20, Mark 5:4–5, Luke 8:29
- 40And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.6 cross-references: Luke 9:1, Acts 19:13–16, 2 Kings 4:31, Luke 10:17–19, Matthew 17:20
- 41And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.36 cross-references: Deuteronomy 32:5, Matthew 17:17, John 14:9, John 20:27, Mark 9:19
- 42And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.19 cross-references: Luke 7:15, Revelation 12:12, Mark 1:26–27, 2 Kings 4:36, Luke 9:39
- 43And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,16 cross-references: Luke 9:43–45, Acts 3:10–13, Mark 9:30–32, Matthew 17:22, Luke 4:36
- 44Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.42 cross-references: Luke 9:22, Acts 2:23, Hebrews 2:1, Luke 2:19, Matthew 21:38–39
- 45But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.26 cross-references: Luke 18:34, Mark 9:32, John 12:16, Luke 2:50, John 16:17–18
- 46Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.21 cross-references: Matthew 18:1–5, Mark 9:33–37, Matthew 20:20–22, Philippians 2:3, 3 John 1:9
- 47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,19 cross-references: Psalms 139:23, John 16:30, Psalms 139:2, Matthew 19:13–15, Hebrews 4:13
- 48And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this 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 shall be great.45 cross-references: Luke 14:11, 1 Peter 5:6, Luke 22:26, Matthew 10:40–42, Luke 10:16
- 49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.19 cross-references: Mark 9:38–40, Numbers 11:27–29, Luke 5:5, Mark 10:13–14, Acts 4:18–19
- 50And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.16 cross-references: Luke 11:23, Matthew 12:30, Philippians 1:15–18, 1 Corinthians 12:3, Luke 16:13
- 51And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,51 cross-references: Mark 16:19, Isaiah 50:5–9, Luke 13:22, Luke 18:31, Luke 17:11
- 52And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.16 cross-references: Matthew 10:5, Luke 17:16, Luke 10:1, Luke 10:33, 2 Kings 17:24–33
- 53And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.9 cross-references: John 4:9, John 4:40–42, Luke 9:48
- 54And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?26 cross-references: 2 Kings 1:10–14, James 3:14–18, James 1:19–20, Acts 4:29–30, 2 Kings 10:31
- 55But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.27 cross-references: Revelation 3:19, Job 31:29–31, 1 Peter 3:9, Job 2:10, Job 26:4
- 56For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.19 cross-references: Matthew 20:28, Romans 12:21, John 3:17, John 10:10, Matthew 18:10
- 57And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.11 cross-references: Matthew 8:19–22, John 13:37, Luke 9:57–60, Exodus 19:8, Luke 9:51
- 58And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.13 cross-references: Matthew 8:20, Luke 14:26–33, James 2:5, Psalms 84:3, John 6:60–66
- 59And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.20 cross-references: Matthew 16:24, 1 Kings 19:20, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 8:21–22, Haggai 1:2
- 60Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.18 cross-references: 2 Timothy 2:3–4, 1 Timothy 5:6, John 21:15–17, 2 Timothy 4:2, Revelation 3:1
- 61And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.12 cross-references: 1 Kings 19:20, Luke 14:26, Luke 14:18–20, Matthew 10:37–38, Deuteronomy 33:9
- 62And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.17 cross-references: Philippians 3:13, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 2:20–22, Luke 17:31–32, James 1:6–8
Explained connections
- Blessing and breaking the loaves
Luke shares Mark's wording — taking, blessing, breaking, giving — the same sequence that will appear at the Last Supper and at Emmaus.
- As he prayed, his face changed
Luke adds that the transfiguration happened while Jesus prayed, and that Moses and Elijah spoke about his 'exodus' about to be accomplished in Jerusalem.
- The Christ of God
Luke's version reads 'the Christ of God'. In all three accounts Jesus then speaks of his coming suffering — the turning point of the Synoptic Gospels.
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People in Luke 9
Jesus Christ, God, Elijah, Simon Peter, John the Baptist, John the Apostle, Herod Antipas, James, Moses
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Hard questions about Luke 9
- Did Jesus tell the Twelve to take a staff and sandals, or not?
- Is whoever is not with Jesus against him, or is whoever is not against him on his side?
- Did Herod think Jesus was John the Baptist risen from the dead?
- If Jesus told his followers not to fear those who kill the body, why did he keep away from Judea because he might be killed?
- Did Jesus teach his followers to dishonour or hate their families?
- Is casting out demons in Jesus’ name a sign of a true believer?
- Did the transfiguration take place six days or eight days after Jesus’ saying?
- Did the Samaritans welcome Jesus or turn him away?