The Beheading of John (Mark 6:14–29; Luke 9:7–9)
1 WBS 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 WBS And said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he hath risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do show 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 WBS 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 WBS For John had 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 WBS 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 WBS But when Herod's birth-day was kept, 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 WBS Upon which he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask. BSB BSB: so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
8 WBS And she, being before instructed by her mother, said, Give me here the head of John the Baptist in a dish. BSB BSB: Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
9 WBS And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the sake of the oath, and of them who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given her . BSB BSB: The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
10 WBS And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. BSB BSB: and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
11 WBS And his head was brought in a dish, 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 WBS And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and 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 WBS When Jesus heard of it , he departed thence in a boat, into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard of it , they 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 WBS And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion towards them, and he healed their sick. BSB BSB: When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
15 WBS And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and 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 WBS But Jesus said to them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. BSB BSB: “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
17 WBS And they say to 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 WBS He said, Bring them hither to me. BSB BSB: “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.
19 WBS And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and broke, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. 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 WBS And they all ate, and were satisfied: and they took up of the fragments that remained 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 WBS And they 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 WBS And immediately Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a boat, and to go before him to the other side, while he sent 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 WBS And when he had sent the multitudes away, he ascended a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening 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 WBS But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with 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 WBS And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went 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 WBS And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; 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 WBS But immediately Jesus spoke to 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 WBS And he said, Come. And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water, 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 WBS But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, 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 WBS And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught 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 WBS And when they had come 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 WBS And when they had gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. BSB BSB: When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
35 WBS And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all the surrounding 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 WBS And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were restored to health. BSB BSB: and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.