The Rejection at Nazareth (Matthew 13:53–58; Luke 4:16–30)
2 RV And when the sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, Whence hath this man these things? and, What is the wisdom that is given unto this man, and what mean such mighty works wrought by his hands? BSB BSB: When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
4 RV And Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. BSB BSB: Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
5 RV And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. BSB BSB: So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them.
6 RV And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages teaching. BSB BSB: And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.
The Ministry of the Twelve (Matthew 10:5–15; Luke 9:1–6)
7 RV And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits; BSB BSB: Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
8 RV and he charged them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse; BSB BSB: He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—
9 RV but to go shod with sandals: and, said he , put not on two coats. BSB BSB: and to wear sandals, but not a second tunic.
10 RV And he said unto them, Wheresoever ye enter into a house, there abide till ye depart thence. BSB BSB: And He told them, “When you enter a house, stay there until you leave that area.
11 RV And whatsoever place shall not receive you, and they hear you not, as ye go forth thence, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony unto them. BSB BSB: If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”
12 RV And they went out, and preached that men should repent. BSB BSB: So they set out and preached that the people should repent.
13 RV And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them. BSB BSB: They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.
The Beheading of John (Matthew 14:1–12; Luke 9:7–9)
14 RV And king Herod heard thereof ; for his name had become known: and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore do these powers work in him. BSB BSB: Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
15 RV But others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, even as one of the prophets. BSB BSB: Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”
16 RV But Herod, when he heard thereof , said, John, whom I beheaded, he is risen. BSB BSB: But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!”
17 RV For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her. BSB BSB: For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.
18 RV For John said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife. BSB BSB: For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”
19 RV And Herodias set herself against him, and desired to kill him; and she could not; BSB BSB: So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,
20 RV for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous man and a holy, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly. BSB BSB: because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
21 RV And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee; BSB BSB: On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.
22 RV and when the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and them that sat at meat with him; and the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. BSB BSB: When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”
23 RV And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. BSB BSB: And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!”
24 RV And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. BSB BSB: Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.”
25 RV And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me in a charger the head of John the Baptist. BSB BSB: At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.”
26 RV And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her. BSB BSB: The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.
27 RV And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison, BSB BSB: So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.
28 RV and brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel; and the damsel gave it to her mother. BSB BSB: The man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother.
29 RV And when his disciples heard thereof , they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. BSB BSB: When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb.
The Feeding of the Five Thousand (Matthew 14:13–21; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15)
30 RV And the apostles gather themselves together unto Jesus; and they told him all things, whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught. BSB BSB: Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and brought Him news of all they had done and taught.
31 RV And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. BSB BSB: And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
32 RV And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart. BSB BSB: So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.
33 RV And the people saw them going, and many knew them , and they ran there together on foot from all the cities, and outwent them. BSB BSB: But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them.
34 RV And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. BSB BSB: When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
35 RV And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, The place is desert, and the day is now far spent: BSB BSB: By now the hour was already late. So the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late.
36 RV send them away, that they may go into the country and villages round about, and buy themselves somewhat to eat. BSB BSB: Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.”
37 RV But he answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? BSB BSB: But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” They asked Him, “Should we go out and spend two hundred denarii to give all of them bread to eat?”
38 RV And he saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. BSB BSB: “Go and see how many loaves you have,” He told them. And after checking, they said, “Five—and two fish.”
39 RV And he commanded them that all should sit down by companies upon the green grass. BSB BSB: Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass.
40 RV And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. BSB BSB: So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.
41 RV And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake the loaves; and he gave to the disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. BSB BSB: Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all.
42 RV And they did all eat, and were filled. BSB BSB: They all ate and were satisfied,
43 RV And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and also of the fishes. BSB BSB: and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.
44 RV And they that ate the loaves were five thousand men. BSB BSB: And there were five thousand men who had eaten the loaves.
Jesus Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22–33; John 6:16–21)
46 RV And after he had taken leave of them, he departed into the mountain to pray. BSB BSB: After bidding them farewell, He went up on the mountain to pray.
47 RV And when even was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. BSB BSB: When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land.
48 RV And seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary unto them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them: BSB BSB: He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,
49 RV but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was an apparition, and cried out: BSB BSB: but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost—
50 RV for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. BSB BSB: for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
51 RV And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves; BSB BSB: Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
52 RV for they understood not concerning the loaves, but their heart was hardened. BSB BSB: for they had not understood about the loaves, but their hearts had been hardened.
Jesus Heals at Gennesaret (Matthew 14:34–36)
53 RV And when they had crossed over, they came to the land unto Gennesaret, and moored to the shore. BSB BSB: When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat.
54 RV And when they were come out of the boat, straightway the people knew him, BSB BSB: As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus
55 RV and ran round about that whole region, and began to carry about on their beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. BSB BSB: and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was.
56 RV And wheresoever he entered, into villages, or into cities, or into the country, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. BSB BSB: And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.