The Beheading of John (Mark 6:14–29; Luke 9:7–9)
1 DBY 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 DBY and said to his servants, This is John the baptist: he is risen from the dead, and because of this these works of power display their force 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 DBY For Herod had seized John, and had bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias the wife of Philip his brother. 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 DBY For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. BSB BSB: because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
5 DBY And while desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet. BSB BSB: Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
6 DBY But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, 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 DBY whereupon he promised with oath to give her whatsoever she should ask. BSB BSB: so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
8 DBY But she, being set on by her mother, says, Give me here upon a dish the head of John the baptist. BSB BSB: Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
9 DBY And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with him , he commanded it to be given. BSB BSB: The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
10 DBY And he sent and beheaded John in the prison; BSB BSB: and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
11 DBY and his head was brought upon a dish, and was given to the damsel, and she carried 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 DBY And his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and came and brought word to 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 DBY And Jesus, having heard it, went away thence by ship to a desert place apart. And the crowds having heard of it followed him on foot from 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 DBY And going out he saw a great crowd, and was moved with compassion about them, and healed their infirm. BSB BSB: When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
15 DBY But when even was come, his disciples came to him saying, The place is desert, and much of the day time already gone by; dismiss the crowds, that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves. 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 DBY But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go: give ye them to eat. BSB BSB: “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
17 DBY But they say to him, We have not here save five loaves and two fishes. BSB BSB: “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
18 DBY And he said, Bring them here to me. BSB BSB: “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.
19 DBY And having commanded the crowds to recline upon the grass, having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed: and having broken the loaves, he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 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 DBY And all ate and were filled, and they took up what was over and above of fragments twelve hand-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 DBY But those that had eaten were about five thousand men, besides 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 DBY And immediately he compelled the disciples to go on board ship, and to go on before him to the other side, until he should have dismissed the crowds. 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 DBY And having dismissed the crowds, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when even was come, he was alone there, 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 DBY but the ship was already in the middle of the sea tossed by the 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 DBY But in the fourth watch of the night he went off 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 DBY And the disciples, seeing him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, It is an apparition. And they cried out through 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 DBY But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is I: be not afraid. BSB BSB: But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
29 DBY And he said, Come. And Peter, having descended from the ship, walked upon the waters to go to Jesus. BSB BSB: “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
30 DBY But seeing the wind strong he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, 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 DBY And immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught hold of him, and says to him, O thou of little faith, why didst thou 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 DBY And when they had gone up into the ship, the wind fell. BSB BSB: And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.
Jesus Heals at Gennesaret (Mark 6:53–56)
34 DBY And having crossed over they came to the land of Gennesaret. BSB BSB: When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
35 DBY And when the men of that place recognised him, they sent to that whole country around, and they brought to him all that were ill, 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 DBY and besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment; and as many as touched were made thoroughly well. BSB BSB: and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.