1 A t that time King Herod heard much about Jesus.

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus

2 H e 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.”

and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

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

For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.

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

Because John had said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

5 H e 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

And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

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

But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.

7 H e promised he would give her anything she asked.

Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

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

So she, having been prompted by her mother, said, “Give me John the Baptist’s head here on a platter.”

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

And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he commanded it to be given to her.

10 H e sent to the prison and had John’s head cut off.

So he sent and had John beheaded in prison.

11 I t was brought in on a plate and given to the girl. 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.

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

Then his disciples came and took away the body and buried it, and went and told Jesus. Feeding the Five Thousand

13 W hen 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.

When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities.

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

And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.

15 W hen 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.”

When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.”

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

But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

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

And they said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.”

18 J esus said, “Bring them to Me.”

He said, “Bring them here to Me.”

19 H e 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.

Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes.

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

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

21 A bout five thousand men ate. Women and children ate also. Jesus Walks on the Water

Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Jesus Walks on the Sea

22 A t 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.

Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away.

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

And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.

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

But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

25 J ust before the light of day, Jesus went to them walking on the water.

Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

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

And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.

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

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”

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

And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

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

So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

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

But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

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

And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

32 W hen Jesus and Peter got into the boat, the wind stopped blowing.

And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

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

Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.” Many Touch Him and Are Made Well

34 W hen they had gone over to the other side, they came to the land of Gennesaret.

When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.

35 W hen 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.

And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent out into all that surrounding region, brought to Him all who were sick,

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

and begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.