The Feeding of the Four Thousand (2 Kings 4:42–44; Matthew 15:29–39)
1 CPDV In those days, again, when there was a great crowd, and they did not have anything to eat, calling together his disciples, he said to them: BSB BSB: In those days the crowd once again became very large, and they had nothing to eat. Jesus called the disciples to Him and said,
2 CPDV “I have compassion for the multitude, because, behold, they have persevered with me now for three days, and they do not have anything to eat. BSB BSB: “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.
3 CPDV And if I were to send them away fasting to their home, they might faint on the way.” For some of them came from far away. BSB BSB: If I send them home hungry, they will faint along the way. For some of them have come a great distance.”
4 CPDV And his disciples answered him, “From where would anyone be able to obtain enough bread for them in the wilderness?” BSB BSB: His disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could anyone find enough bread to feed all these people?”
5 CPDV And he questioned them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven.” BSB BSB: “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied.
6 CPDV And he instructed the crowd to sit down to eat on the ground. And taking the seven loaves, giving thanks, he broke and gave it to his disciples in order to place before them. And they placed these before the crowd. BSB BSB: And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then He took the seven loaves, gave thanks and broke them, and gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And they distributed them to the crowd.
7 CPDV And they had a few small fish. And he blessed them, and he ordered them to be placed before them. BSB BSB: They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well.
8 CPDV And they ate and were satisfied. And they took up what had been leftover from the fragments: seven baskets. BSB BSB: The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
9 CPDV And those who ate were about four thousand. And he dismissed them. BSB BSB: And about four thousand men were present. And when Jesus had dismissed the crowd,
10 CPDV And promptly climbing into a boat with his disciples, he went into the parts of Dalmanutha. BSB BSB: He immediately got into the boat with His disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.
The Demand for a Sign (Matthew 16:1–4; Luke 12:54–56)
11 CPDV And the Pharisees went out and began to contend with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, testing him. BSB BSB: Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven.
12 CPDV And sighing deeply in spirit, he said: “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, if only a sign will be given to this generation!” BSB BSB: Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”
13 CPDV And sending them away, he climbed into the boat again, and he went away across the sea. BSB BSB: And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side.
The Leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod (Matthew 16:5–12; Luke 12:1–3)
14 CPDV And they forgot to take bread. And they did not have any with them in the boat, except one loaf. BSB BSB: Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat.
15 CPDV And he instructed them, saying: “Consider and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the leaven of Herod.” BSB BSB: “Watch out!” He cautioned them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod.”
16 CPDV And they discussed this with one another, saying, “For we have no bread.” BSB BSB: So they began to discuss with one another the fact that they had no bread.
17 CPDV And Jesus, knowing this, said to them: “Why do you consider that it is because you have no bread? Do you not yet know or understand? Do you still have blindness in your heart? BSB BSB: Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts?
18 CPDV Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? Do you not remember, BSB BSB: ‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember?
19 CPDV when I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments you took up?” They said to him, “Twelve.” BSB BSB: When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered.
20 CPDV “And when the seven loaves were among the four thousand, how many baskets of fragments did you take up?” And they said to him, “Seven.” BSB BSB: “And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Seven,” they said.
21 CPDV And he said to them, “How is it that you do not yet understand?” BSB BSB: Then He asked them, “Do you still not understand?”
The Blind Man at Bethsaida 22 CPDV And they went to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man to him. And they petitioned him, so that he would touch him. BSB BSB: When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.
23 CPDV And taking the blind man by the hand, he led him beyond the village. And putting spit on his eyes, laying his hands on him, he asked him if he could see anything. BSB BSB: So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked.
24 CPDV And looking up, he said, “I see men but they are like walking trees.” BSB BSB: The man looked up and said, “I can see the people, but they look like trees walking around.”
25 CPDV Next he placed his hands again over his eyes, and he began to see. And he was restored, so that he could see everything clearly. BSB BSB: Once again Jesus placed His hands on the man’s eyes, and when he opened them his sight was restored, and he could see everything clearly.
26 CPDV And he sent him to his house, saying, “Go into your own house, and if you enter into the town, tell no one.” BSB BSB: Jesus sent him home and said, “Do not go back into the village.”
Peter’s Confession of Christ (Matthew 16:13–20; Luke 9:18–20; John 6:67–71)
28 CPDV And they answered him by saying: “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others perhaps one of the prophets.” BSB BSB: They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”
29 CPDV Then he said to them, “Yet truly, who do you say that I am?” Peter responded by saying to him, “You are the Christ.” BSB BSB: “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”
30 CPDV And he admonished them, not to tell anyone about him. BSB BSB: And Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about Him.
Christ’s Passion Foretold (Matthew 16:21–23; Luke 9:21–22)
32 CPDV And he spoke the word openly. And Peter, taking him aside, began to correct him. BSB BSB: He spoke this message quite frankly, and Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.
33 CPDV And turning away and looking at his disciples, he admonished Peter, saying, “Get behind me, Satan, for you do not prefer the things that are of God, but the things that are of men.” BSB BSB: But Jesus, turning and looking at His disciples, rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”
Take Up Your Cross (Matthew 16:24–28; Luke 9:23–27)
34 CPDV And calling together the crowd with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone chooses to follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. BSB BSB: Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.
35 CPDV For whoever will have chosen to save his life, will lose it. But whoever will have lost his life, for my sake and for the Gospel, shall save it. BSB BSB: For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.
36 CPDV For how does it benefit a man, if he gains the whole world, and yet causes harm to his soul? BSB BSB: What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
37 CPDV Or, what will a man give in exchange for his soul? BSB BSB: Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
38 CPDV For whoever has been ashamed of me and of my words, among this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man also will be ashamed of him, when he will arrive in the glory of his Father, with the holy Angels.” BSB BSB: If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”