Luke 10

After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.

After this, the Lord Jesus chose another seventy people, pairing them up and sending them ahead of him to every town and place he planned to visit.

Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

He told them, "There's so much work to be done, but not enough helpers. So, ask the Master of all work to send more helpers to get the job done."

Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

Venture forth, my dear ones. I am sending you, innocent and pure as lambs, into a world filled with challenges and dangers, much like wolves.

Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

Don't bring any money, bag, or extra shoes with you. And don't stop to greet anyone on your journey.

And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Whenever you step into a new home, let your first words be, "May this house be filled with peace."

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

If a person of peace is present, your peace will envelop them. If not, your peace will return to you.

And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Stay in the same home, gratefully accepting the food and drink offered to you. You've earned it through your hard work. Don't wander from one house to another.

And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

Whenever you enter a city and they welcome you, gratefully accept and eat whatever food they offer you.

And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Heal those who are ill there, and tell them that God's kingdom has come near to them.

But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

If you enter a city and they don't welcome you, go out into its streets and say,

Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Even the dust of your city that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a warning against you. Yet be sure of this: God's kingdom has come near to you.

But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

But I tell you, on that day, even Sodom will find more mercy than that city.

Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

Oh, the sorrow for you, Chorazin! The same for you, Bethsaida! If the miracles that happened among you had occurred in Tyre and Sidon, they would have humbly repented long ago, clothed in remorse and ashes.

But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.

Even Tyre and Sidon will find judgment day easier to bear than you will.

And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.

And you, Capernaum, lifted high as the heavens, you will be thrown down to hell.

He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.

When someone listens to you, they're truly hearing me. If they scorn you, they're scorning me. And anyone who scorns me is also scorning the one who sent me.

And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

The seventy disciples came back, brimming with joy, exclaiming, "Master, even the demons obey us when we invoke your name!"

And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

He told them, "I vividly saw Satan, like a bolt of lightning, plummet from heaven."

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Look, I'm giving you power to trample on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and no harm will ever touch you.

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Don't celebrate because you can control spirits; instead, be joyful knowing that your names are etched in heaven.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

In that moment, Jesus felt a surge of joy, and expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Father, the ruler of heaven and earth, for keeping these truths hidden from the learned and wise, yet revealing them to the innocent and simple. This is your will, and it pleases you."

All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

My Father has entrusted everything to me. Only He truly knows me, His Son, and only I truly know Him. And those to whom I choose to reveal Him will also understand.

And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:

Turning to his followers, he whispered with a gentle smile, "How fortunate are those eyes that witness what you're seeing."

For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

For I tell you, many prophets and kings have longed to see what you're seeing and never saw it, and to hear what you're hearing and never heard it.

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Suddenly, a lawyer rose, challenging Him with a question, "Teacher, how can I achieve everlasting life?"

He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?

He asked him, "What does the law say? How do you interpret it?"

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

In response, he said, "You must passionately love God with every bit of your heart, soul, strength, and mind. And, love your neighbor just as much as you love yourself."

And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

He affirmed, "Your answer is correct. Follow this path and you shall find life."

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

But he, eager to prove himself right, asked Jesus, "So, who exactly is my neighbor?"

And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

Jesus replied with a story: A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. He was attacked by robbers who took his clothes, beat him up, and left him on the brink of death.

And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

A priest happened to walk by. He saw the man, but chose to ignore him, crossing to the other side.

And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

Similarly, a Levite arrived at the scene, glanced at the man, but chose to ignore him and continued on his way.

But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

As the Samaritan traveled, he stumbled upon the man. Seeing him in distress, his heart ached with empathy.

And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

He rushed to his side, gently tending to his injuries with soothing oil and wine. He lifted him onto his own animal, leading them to a nearby inn. There, he lovingly cared for him.

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

The next day, he handed the innkeeper two coins, saying, "Look after him. If you spend more, I'll pay you back when I return."

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

So, who do you think, out of these three, truly acted like a neighbor to the man who was attacked by robbers?

And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

The lawyer answered, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus, with a compassionate voice, told him, "Now go, and do the same."

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

As they journeyed, they arrived at a village where a woman named Martha, with a heart full of hospitality, warmly welcomed them into her home.

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

Mary, her sister, too, sat captivated at Jesus' feet, absorbing every word he spoke.

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

Martha, overwhelmed with serving, approached Jesus, asking, "Don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Please tell her to help me."

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Jesus gently responded to Martha, "Martha, dear, you're so worried and upset about so many things."

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Only one thing truly matters, and Mary has wisely chosen it. No one can ever take it away from her.