Luke 9:1-13 ▼

1 And, having called together the twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to heal diseases;

2 and He sent them forth to preach the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick;

3 and He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey—neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; and not to have two coats.

4 "And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.

5 And as many as do not receive you, going out from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."

6 And, going forth, they were passing through the several villages, proclaiming the good news, and healing everywhere.

7 Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard of all the things that were taking place; and he was thoroughly perplexed, because it was said by some that John was raised from the dead;

8 and by some that Elijah appeared; and, by others, that a certain ancient prophet arose.

9 And Herod said, "John I beheaded; but Who is This concerning Whom I hear such things?" And he was seeking to see Him.

10 And the apostles, having returned, related to Him what they did. And, taking them with Him , He retired privately to a city called Bethsaida.

11 But the multitudes, perceiving it , followed Him; and, having welcomed them, He was speaking to them concerning the Kingdom of God, and those having need of cure He healed.

12 And the day began to decline. And the twelve, coming near, said to Him, "Send away the multitudes; that, going into the villages and country round about, they may lodge and find food; because we are here in a desert place."

13 But He said to them, "Give ye them to eat." And they said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; unless we, going, should buy food for all this people." (For they were about five thousand men).