Luke 9

Christ sends his apostles to preach and work miracles, Luke 9:1-6 . Herod, hearing of the fame of Jesus, is perplexed; some suppose that John Baptist is risen from the dead; others, that Elijah or one of the old prophets was come to life, Luke 9:7-9 . The apostles return and relate the success of their mission. He goes to a retired place, and the people follow him, Luke 9:10 , Luke 9:11 . He feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes, Luke 9:12-17 . He asks his disciples what the public think of him, Luke 9:18-21 . Foretells his passion, Luke 9:22 . Shows the necessity of self-denial, and the importance of salvation, Luke 9:23-25 . Threatens those who deny him before men, Luke 9:26 . The transfiguration, Luke 9:27-36 . Cures a demoniac, Luke 9:37-43 . Again foretells his passion, Luke 9:44 , Luke 9:45 . The disciples contend who shall be greatest, Luke 9:46-48 . Of the person who cast out devils in Christ's name, but did not associate with the disciples, Luke 9:49 , Luke 9:50 . Of the Samaritans who would not receive him, Luke 9:51-56 . Of the man who wished to follow Jesus, Luke 9:57 , Luke 9:58 . He calls another disciple who asks permission first to bury his father, Luke 9:59 . Our Lord's answer Luke 9:60-62 .