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The Death of John the Baptist
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus,
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus,
John the Baptist Beheaded
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus,
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus,
and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.”
and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.
because John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
For John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.
Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.
But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod,
But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,
so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.
so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.”
Having been prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given.
Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.
and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
And his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and they went and told Jesus.
His disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus.
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns.
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns.
Five Thousand Fed
Now when Jesus heard about John, He withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by Himself; and when the people heard of this, they followed Him on foot from the cities.
When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.
Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”
When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This place is desolate and the hour is already late; so send the crowds away, that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”
But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.”
But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!”
They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.”
They said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.”
Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.
Ordering the people to sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessed the food, and breaking the loaves He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds,
And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over.
and they all ate and were satisfied. They picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve full baskets.
And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
There were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children.
Jesus Walks on the Water
Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
Jesus Walks on the Water
Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.
And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.
But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea.
But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear.
When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear.
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”
Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”
He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.
And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
When they got into the boat, the wind stopped.
And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are certainly God’s Son!”
Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret
And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick
And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word into all that surrounding district and brought to Him all who were sick;