1 A t that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,

At that time King Herod heard much about Jesus.

2 a nd said to his servants, “This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work 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 of John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, 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 to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

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

5 W hen 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 came, the daughter of Herodias danced among 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 should ask.

He promised he would give her anything she asked.

8 S he, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”

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

9 T he king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,

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 H is head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady: 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 H is disciples came, and took the body, and buried it; and they 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 N ow when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from 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 J esus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them, and 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 W hen evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes 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 to them, “They don’t need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

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

17 T hey told him, “We only have here five loaves and two fish.”

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 H e 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, broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitudes.

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 T hey all ate, and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.

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 T hose who ate 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 I mmediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat, and to go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes 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 fter he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had 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 boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the 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 I n the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.

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

26 W hen the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s 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 immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

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

28 P eter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”

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

29 H e said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.

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

30 B ut when he saw 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 I mmediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you 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 W hen they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.

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

33 T hose who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly 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 W hen they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.

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

35 W hen the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region, and brought to him all who 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 they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole.

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