1 ¶ At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus

At that time King Herod heard much about Jesus.

2 a nd said unto his slaves, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.

He said to his helpers, “This must be John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead. That is why these powerful works are done by him.”

3 F or Herod had laid hold on John and bound him and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.

For Herod had taken John and put him in prison. It was because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.

4 F or John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

For John had said to him, “It is against the Law for you to have her.”

5 A nd when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude because they counted him as a prophet.

He would have killed John but he was afraid of the people. The people thought John was one who spoke for God. John the Baptist Is Killed

6 B ut when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.

On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced in front of them. Herod was made happy by her.

7 W hereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.

He promised he would give her anything she asked.

8 A nd she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John the Baptist’s head in a platter.

Because her mother told her to do it, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist on a plate.”

9 A nd the king was sorry; nevertheless because of the oath and of those who sat with him at the table, he commanded it to be given her.

The king was sorry. But he said for it to be given because he had promised and because of those who were eating with him.

10 A nd he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

He sent to the prison and had John’s head cut off.

11 A nd his head was brought in a platter and given to the damsel, and she brought it to her mother.

It was brought in on a plate and given to the girl. She brought it to her mother.

12 A nd his disciples came and took up the body and buried it and went and told Jesus.

Then the followers of John came and took his body and buried it. They went and told Jesus. The Feeding of the Five Thousand

13 ¶ When Jesus heard of it, he departed from there by ship into a desert place apart; and when the people had heard of it, they followed him on foot out of the cities.

When Jesus heard that John had been killed, He went from there by boat to a desert. He wanted to be alone. When the people knew it, they followed after Him by land from the cities.

14 A nd Jesus went forth and saw a great multitude and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

When He got out of the boat, He saw many people. He had loving-pity for them and healed those who were sick.

15 A nd 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 food.

When it was evening, His followers came to Him. They said, “This is a desert. The day is past. Send the people away so they may go into the towns and buy food for themselves.”

16 B ut Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

Jesus said to them, “They do not have to go away. Give them something to eat.”

17 A nd they said unto him, We have here but five loaves and two fishes.

They said to Him, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish.”

18 H e said, Bring them here to me.

Jesus said, “Bring them to Me.”

19 A nd 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.

He told the people to sit down on the grass. Then He took the five loaves of bread and two fish. He looked up to heaven and gave thanks. He broke the loaves in pieces and gave them to His followers. The followers gave them to the people.

20 A nd they all ate and were filled, and they took up of the fragments that remained, twelve baskets full.

They all ate and were filled. They picked up twelve baskets full of pieces of bread and fish after the people were finished eating.

21 A nd those that had eaten were about five thousand men besides women and children.

About five thousand men ate. Women and children ate also. Jesus Walks on the Water

22 ¶ And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship and to go before him unto the other side while he sent the multitude away.

At once Jesus had His followers get into the boat. He told them to go ahead of Him to the other side while He sent the people away.

23 A nd when he had sent the multitude away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray; and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

After He had sent them away, He went up the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone.

24 B ut the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves, for the wind was contrary.

By this time the boat was far from land and was being thrown around by the waves. The wind was strong against them.

25 A nd in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went unto them, walking upon the sea.

Just before the light of day, Jesus went to them walking on the water.

26 A nd when the disciples saw him walking upon the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.

When the followers saw Him walking on the water, they were afraid. They said, “It is a spirit.” They cried out with fear.

27 B ut straightway Jesus spoke unto them, saying, Trust that I AM; be not afraid.

At once Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take hope. It is I. Do not be afraid!”

28 T hen Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me to come unto thee upon the water.

Peter said to Jesus, “If it is You, Lord, tell me to come to You on the water.”

29 A nd he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked upon the water to go to Jesus.

Jesus said, “Come!” Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water to Jesus.

30 B ut seeing that the wind was strong, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid. He began to go down in the water. He cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31 A nd immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand and caught him and said unto him, O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?

At once Jesus put out His hand and took hold of him. Jesus said to Peter, “You have so little faith! Why did you doubt?”

32 A nd when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

When Jesus and Peter got into the boat, the wind stopped blowing.

33 T hen those that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God.

Those in the boat worshiped Jesus. They said, “For sure, You are the Son of God!” People Are Healed at Gennesaret

34 ¶ And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

When they had gone over to the other side, they came to the land of Gennesaret.

35 A nd when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about and brought unto him all that were sick

When the men of that land saw it was Jesus, they sent word into all the country around. They brought all who were sick to Jesus.

36 a nd besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment, and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

They begged Him that they might touch the bottom of His coat. As many as touched the bottom of His coat were healed.