Luke 9

1 Christ sendeth forth his Apostles to preach, and instructs them how to carry themselves on the way, 7 Herod having heard of Christ desires to see him, 10.The Apostles return, 11. Christ feedeth about five thousand men with five loves and two fishes, 18. various opinions of people concerning his person, 22. foretells his death and resurrection, 23. and exhort to constant confession of his words, 28. is glorified before his three Apostle son the mountain in presence of Moses and Elias,37 . casteth out a fierce unclean spirit, 46. teacheth who shall be the greatest amongst his Disciples ,49. forbideth to hinder himself which cast out Devills in his name, 51.journeying towards Jerusalem , the Samaritans refuses him lodging, which the Apostles desiring to avenge, are by him rebuked for it57. three desire to follow Christ , and receive each their several answers.

1. And having called his twelve Desciples together, he gave them the power and might [Or authority] over all the Devills [That is, against all Devills for to cast them out, Math. 10 .1.] And to cure diseases.

2. And sent them to preach the Kingdom of God, [That is. the gospel of the coming of the Kingdom of God] and to heal the sick.

3. And he said unto them ,take nothing with you on the way, [See hereof the annot. On Matth 10.10 .] neither staves [Otherwise staffe] nor scrip , nor bread, nor money: neither shall any one of you have two coats.

4. And into whatsoever house ye shall abide there,and go out from thence. [That is. abide ther so long until ye depart, without going for ease to lodge from one house to another. seeing your abode there is not to continue long.

5. And whoso shall not receive you, going out of the City, shake otf even the dust of the feet, [What this signified, See Mat. 10 14.] for a testimony against them.

6. And they going forth went thorow all the Townes [Or went from the one Town to the other] preaching the gospel, and healing the [sick] every where.

7. And Herod the Tetrach [Of the Tetrachs, see Mat14.1] heard of all the things that wrer done by him; and was of doubtful minde [namely not knowing what to think or do] because it was said to some, that John was risen from the dead .

8. And of some that Elias had appeared: and [of] others, that one of the old Prophets was risen.

9. And Herod said, John have I beheaded; [See hereof Matthew 14:10 and Mark 6:27.] now who is this of whom I hear such things? And he sought to se him.

10. And the Apostles being returned related to him all that they had done. And he took them with him, and departed alone into a dersat place of the City called Bethsaida [This was a City of Galilee, lying on the Lake of Gennesareth, over against Capernaum , Mark 6:45. John 12:21.]

11. And the multitudes understanding [that] followed him: and he received them and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and those that heard need of healing, [Namely, those that desired it] he made whole.

12. And the day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him said unto him, diamis the multitude, that they going their way into the towns round about, and into the villages [Gr. Fields , , ,i.e country houses] may take up lodging, [Gr. Unloose] and find meat : for we are here in a desert place.

13. But he sid unto them, Give them to eat. And they said, we have no more but five loaves and two fishies: unless that we should go our way, buy the meat for all this people.

14. For there about five thousand men. But he said unto his Desciples , Make sit down by sittings, [That is, companies that sit together , or parties: See Mark 6:39. 40] each of fifties.

15. And they did so, and made them all sit down. [Otherwise, they all sat down.]

16. And having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, looked up to heaven, and blessed them, [Of this blessing, See Matth4. 19.] and brake them, and gave them to the desciples to set before the multitude.

17. And they did eat and all were satisfied: and there was taken up that which remained over into them of the fragments, twelve baskets.

18. And it came to pass, as he was alone, [Namely separated from the multitude] praying, that that the disciples were with him, and asked them saying, Whom do the multitudes say that I am?

19. And they answering, said, John the Baptist: and others Elias:and others, that Prohet of the old ones is risen again.

20. And he said unto them, But ye, whom say ye that I am? And Peter answering, said the Christ of God. [That is, the Messiah, or Annointed, promised and sent by God.]

21. And he charged them sharply, [Gr. Threatened] and commanded, that they should tell this to no man. [Namely, for that time.]

22. Saying the Son of man must suffer much, and be rejected, [That is, not owned, nor received for the Messiah, but condemned as a seducer and a blasphemer. See Matth.21.42. 1.1Pet.2 verse 4.7.] of the Elders, and the chief Priests, and Scribes, and be put to death: and the third day be raised up.

23. And he said unto all, If any man will come after me, [That is, will be my disciple] let him deie himself and take up his cross [That is, suffering, and tribulation, how grievous so ever it may be, which he calls the cross, because the suffering of the cross is the most grievous] daily, and follow me.

24. For who so will save his life [Gr. Soul] he shall lose it, but who so shall lose his life for my sake, he shall save it, [namely, hereafter]

25. For what doth it profit a man, that should gain the world, and lose himself, [That is, bring upon himself eternal destruction both of body and soul] or suffer damage [of himself:]

26. For whosoever shall have been ashamed of me and my words, of him shall the son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his glorie, and [in the glory] of the Father, and of the holy Angels.

27. And I tell you of a truth, there are some of those that stand here, which shall not taste of death;[See the exposition hereof Matth. 16. 28.] until they shall have seen the kingdome of God.

28. And it came to pass about eight dayes after these words, [Matth. chapter 17.verse1. speaks of fix dayes, how this accords see the expolition there] that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.

29. And as he prayed the fashion of his face was altered [Gr.other. i.e altered, Namely, ingl-y] and his clothing white [and,] very shining.

30. And behold two, two men spake with him, which were Moses and Elias

31. Who being seen in glory, told of his going forth, [Namely,out of this life. i.e. spake with him of his suffering death and resurrection] which he should accomplish [Gr.fulfill] at Jerusalem.

32. Now Peter and they that [were] with him, were heavier with sleep, and being awake, they saw his glorie, and the two men that stood by him.

33. And it came to pass, as they departed from him,[That is, as they were upon parting] Peter said unto Jesus, Master, is it good for us to be here: and let us make three Tabernacles, one for thee, one for Moses, and one for Elias :not knowing what he said.

34. Now as he said this, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they were afraid, as they [Namely, Moses and Elias] entered into the cloud.

35. And there happened a voice out of the cloud, [Namely from God the Father, as appears by thay which follows] saying, this is my beloved son, hear him.

36. And while the voice hapned, Jesus was found alone: and they held their peace, and related to no man in those dayes, [That is, at that time namely before his resurrection; seeing he had forbidden it them, Matth.17.9.] anything of that which they had seen.

37. And it came to pass the day after, when they came down from the mountain, that a great multitude came to meet him.

38. And behold a man of the company cried out saying Master, I beseech thee look upon my son,[Namely with an eye compassion] for he is mine onely begotten.

39. And behold a spirit taketh him[Namely , an evil of unclean spirit] and immediately he crieth out , and he teareth him that he fometh, and hardly departeth from him, and bruiseth him. [That is indeavous to bruise him, as these things use also to happen in grievous falling sickness.]

40. And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and they were not able.

41. And Jesus answering, said, O un believing and perverse generation [Or wrested that cannot well be brought to right, Phil.2.15.] how long shall I yet be with you, and bear with you? Bring thy son hither.

42. And while he yet came [towards him] the Divell tare him and rent [him:] but Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the childe, and gave him again to his father.

43. And they were all amazed at the great virtue of God, [That is, the exceeding great power of God where by the miracles were done] and while they all wondred at all things which Jesus had done, he said unto his disciples.

44. Let ye these words into your ears: [That is, take good notice of those things and remember them: for they may serve to confirm you against the offence of my sufferings] For the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.[namely, of the unrighteous. See Acts 2:23.]

45. But they understood not this word, and it was hid from them; so that they comprehend it not:[Gr. were not sensible,] and they feared to ask him concerning that word.

46. And there arose a reasoning among them; [Or confererence. See Mark 9:33.34.] Namely which of them was greatest. [Gr. Greater or more [pottor]

47. But Jesus seeing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little childe, and set it by him.

48. And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name, he receiveth me, and whoso shall receive me, he receveth him that sent me. For he that is the least [Gr. the less .i.e the humblest] among you all he shall be great. [Namely, in the Kingdome of heaven, Matth.18.12.]

49. And John answered and said, Master, We saw one, which cast out divels in thy Name, and we forbad it him, [Or hindred, &c.] because he follweth [thee] not with us.

50. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid [Or hinder] it not. For he that is not against us, is of us, [see Mark 9:40.]

51. And it came to pass, when the dayes of his taking up: [Namely, out of this world into heaven; Mark 16:19. Act.1.11] were fulfilled, [that is, began to be fulfilled, and to draw near] be directed [Gr.confirmed, i.e. purposed boldly to go to Jerusalem, notwithstanding, that he knew what should befall him there] his face, to travel to Jerusalem.

52. And he sent forth Messengers before his face, and they being gone away, came into a village of the Samaritanes , to make ready [lodging] for him.

53. And they received him not, because his face was [as] traveling to Jerusalem. [Namely, there to exercise Gods worship, which the Samaritans did on the mount Garizim. John 4:20. Joseph Antiq. lib.11. cap. 18. from whence great hatred and enmities arose between the Jews and the Samaritans. John 4:9.]

54. Now when his disciples James and John saw [that,] they said, Lord, wilt thou that we say that fire came down from heaven, and devour these, as Elias also did.

55. But turning him about, he rebuked them, and said, Ye know not of what manner of spirit ye are. [That is, that ye having my spirit ye are.[that is that ye having my spirit ought not to desire the ruine of man .or ye consider not that the spirit of revengefulness drives ye hereunto.]

56. For the son of man is not come to destroy mans souls but to save them and they went to another town

57. And it came to pass by the way as they traveled that one said unto him Lord I will follow thee whithersoever goest .

58. And Jesus said unto him the foxes have holes and the fouls of heaven have nests but the son of men hath not where be may lay down the head [that is thou hast no wordly ease or riches to expect from me for I have them not of myself .]

59. And he said unto another follow mw but he said Lord suffer me to go away and bury my father first.

60. But Jesus said unto him let the dead bury their dead [see the exposition Matthew 8:22] but thy go thy way and preach the kingdom of God.

61. And another also said Lord I will follow thee but suffer me first to take my leave of that are in my house.

62. And Jesus said unto him no man that puts his hand on the plough and looketh after that which is behind is fit for the kingdom of God [a similitude taken from a husbandman who being at plough must always look forward or else he can not make straight furrows Philippians 3:14]