The Beheading of John (Mark 6:14–29; Luke 9:7–9)
1 AKJV At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, BSB BSB: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
2 AKJV And said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. BSB BSB: and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
3 AKJV For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife. BSB BSB: Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
4 AKJV For John said to him, It is not lawful for you to have her. BSB BSB: because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
5 AKJV And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. BSB BSB: Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
6 AKJV But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. BSB BSB: On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
7 AKJV Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask. BSB BSB: so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
8 AKJV And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger. BSB BSB: Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
9 AKJV And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. BSB BSB: The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
10 AKJV And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. BSB BSB: and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
11 AKJV And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. BSB BSB: John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
12 AKJV And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. BSB BSB: Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.
The Feeding of the Five Thousand (Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15)
13 AKJV When Jesus heard of it, he departed there by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. BSB BSB: When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.
14 AKJV And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. BSB BSB: When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
15 AKJV And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. BSB BSB: When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
16 AKJV But Jesus said to them, They need not depart; give you them to eat. BSB BSB: “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
17 AKJV And they say to him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. BSB BSB: “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
18 AKJV He said, Bring them here to me. BSB BSB: “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.
19 AKJV And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and broke, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. BSB BSB: And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
20 AKJV And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. BSB BSB: They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
21 AKJV And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. BSB BSB: About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.
Jesus Walks on Water (Mark 6:45–52; John 6:16–21)
22 AKJV And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. BSB BSB: Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.
23 AKJV And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. BSB BSB: After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,
24 AKJV But the ship was now in the middle of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. BSB BSB: but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
25 AKJV And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. BSB BSB: During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.
26 AKJV And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. BSB BSB: When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.
27 AKJV But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. BSB BSB: But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
30 AKJV But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. BSB BSB: But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31 AKJV And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt? BSB BSB: Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”
32 AKJV And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. BSB BSB: And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.
Jesus Heals at Gennesaret (Mark 6:53–56)
34 AKJV And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. BSB BSB: When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
35 AKJV And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought to him all that were diseased; BSB BSB: And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him
36 AKJV And sought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. BSB BSB: and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.