The Beheading of John (Mark 6:14–29; Luke 9:7–9)
1 RV At that season Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus, BSB BSB: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
2 RV and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore do these powers work 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 RV For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, 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 RV For John said unto 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 RV 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 RV But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod. BSB BSB: On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
7 RV Whereupon he promised with an 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 RV And she, being put forward by her mother, saith, Give me here in a charger 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 RV And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them which sat at meat 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 RV and he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. BSB BSB: and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
11 RV 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 RV And his disciples came, and took up the corpse, and buried him; and they 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 RV Now when Jesus heard it , he withdrew from thence in a boat, to a desert place apart: and when the multitudes heard thereof , they 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 RV And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he 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 RV And when even was come, the disciples came to him, saying, The place is desert, and the time is already past; send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food. 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 RV But Jesus said unto them, They have no need to go away; give ye them to eat. BSB BSB: “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
17 RV And they say unto 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 RV And he said, Bring them hither to me. BSB BSB: “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.
19 RV And he commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake and gave the loaves to the 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 RV And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, 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 RV And they that did eat were about five thousand men, beside women an 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 RV And straightway he constrained the disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before him unto the other side, till he should send 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 RV And after he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray: and when even 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 RV But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed 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 RV And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea. BSB BSB: During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.
26 RV And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they 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 RV But straightway Jesus spake unto 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.”
29 RV And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters, 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 RV But when he saw the wind, 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 RV And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore 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 RV And when they were gone 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 RV And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret. BSB BSB: When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
35 RV And when the men of that place knew him, they sent into all that region round about, and brought unto him all that were sick; 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 RV and they besought him that they might only touch the border 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.