The Beheading of John (Mark 6:14–29; Luke 9:7–9)
1 DRA At the time Herod the Tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus. BSB BSB: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
2 DRA And he said to his servants: This is John the Baptist: he is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works shew 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 DRA For Herod had apprehended John and bound him, and put him into prison, because of Herodias, his brother’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 DRA 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 DRA And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed 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 DRA But on Herod’s birthday, 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 DRA Whereupon he promised with an oath, to give her whatsoever she would ask of him. BSB BSB: so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
8 DRA But she being instructed before by her mother, said: Give me here in 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 DRA And the king was struck sad: yet because of his oath, and for them that sat with him at table, 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 DRA And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. BSB BSB: and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
11 DRA And his head was brought in a dish: and it was 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 DRA And his disciples came and took the body, and buried it, and came 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 DRA Which when Jesus had heard, he retired from thence by boat, into a desert place apart, and the multitudes having heard of it, 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 DRA And he coming forth saw a great multitude, and had compassion on them, and healed their sick. BSB BSB: When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
15 DRA And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying: This is a desert place, and the hour is now past: send away the multitudes, that going into the towns, they may 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 DRA But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go: give you them to eat. BSB BSB: “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
17 DRA They answered him: We have not here, but five loaves, and two fishes. BSB BSB: “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
18 DRA He said to them: Bring them hither to me. BSB BSB: “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.
19 DRA And when he had commanded the multitudes to sit down upon the grass, he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes. 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 DRA And they did all eat, and were filled. And they took up what remained, twelve full baskets of fragments. BSB BSB: They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
21 DRA And the number of them that did eat, was 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 DRA And forthwith Jesus obliged his disciples to go up into the boat, and to go before him over the water, till he dismissed the people. 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 DRA And having dismissed the multitude, he went into a mountain alone to pray. And when it was evening, 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 DRA But the boat in the midst of the sea was tossed with 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 DRA And in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them walking upon the sea. BSB BSB: During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.
26 DRA And they seeing him walk upon the sea, were troubled, saying: It is an apparition. 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 DRA And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear ye not. BSB BSB: But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
29 DRA And he said: Come. And Peter going down out of the boat, walked upon the water to come to Jesus. BSB BSB: “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
30 DRA But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid: and when he began 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 DRA And immediately Jesus stretching forth his hand took hold of him, and said 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 DRA And when they were come up into the boat, 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 DRA And having passed the water, they came into the country of Genesar. BSB BSB: When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
35 DRA And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent into all that country, 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 DRA And they besought him that they might touch but the hem of his garment. And as many as touched, were made whole. BSB BSB: and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.