| Berean Study Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus | 1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus. " |
| 2and 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.” | 2This is John the Baptist!" he told his servants. "He has been raised from the dead, and that's why supernatural powers are at work in him." |
| 3Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, | 3For Herod had arrested John, chained him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, |
| 4because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” | 4since John had been telling him, "It's not lawful for you to have her!" |
| 5Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet. | 5Though he wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, since they regarded him as a prophet. |
| 6On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod | 6But when Herod's birthday celebration came, Herodias's daughter danced before them and pleased Herod. |
| 7so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. | 7So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. |
| 8Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” | 8And prompted by her mother, she answered, "Give me John the Baptist's head here on a platter!" |
| 9The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted | 9Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests. |
| 10and sent to have John beheaded in the prison. | 10So he sent orders and had John beheaded in the prison. |
| 11John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother. | 11His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother. |
| 12Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus. | 12Then his disciples came, removed the corpse, buried it, and went and reported to Jesus. |
| 13When 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. | 13When Jesus heard about it, He withdrew from there by boat to a remote place to be alone. When the crowds heard this, they followed Him on foot from the towns. |
| 14When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. | 14As He stepped ashore, He saw a huge crowd, felt compassion for them, and healed their sick. |
| 15When 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.” | 15When evening came, the disciples approached Him and said, "This place is a wilderness, and it is already late. Send the crowds away so they can go into the villages and buy food for themselves." |
| 16“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.” | 16"They don't need to go away," Jesus told them. "You give them something to eat."" |
| 17“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. | 17But we only have five loaves and two fish here," they said to Him. |
| 18“Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. | 18"Bring them here to Me," He said. |
| 19And 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. | 19Then He commanded the crowds to sit down on the grass. He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed them. He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. |
| 20They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. | 20Everyone ate and was filled. Then they picked up 12 baskets full of leftover pieces! |
| 21About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children. | 21Now those who ate were about 5,000 men, besides women and children. |
| 22Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. | 22Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. |
| 23After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, | 23After dismissing the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone. |
| 24but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. | 24But the boat was already over a mile from land, battered by the waves, because the wind was against them. |
| 25During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. | 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. |
| 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. | 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. "It's a ghost!" they said, and cried out in fear. |
| 27But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” | 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. "Have courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."" |
| 28“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.” | 28Lord, if it's You," Peter answered Him, "command me to come to You on the water." |
| 29“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. | 29"Come!" He said. And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus. |
| 30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” | 30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me!" |
| 31Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” | 31Immediately Jesus reached out His hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" |
| 32And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down. | 32When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. |
| 33Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” | 33Then those in the boat worshiped Him and said, "Truly You are the Son of God!" |
| 34When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. | 34Once they crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. |
| 35And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him | 35When the men of that place recognized Him, they alerted the whole vicinity and brought to Him all who were sick. |
| 36and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. | 36They were begging Him that they might only touch the tassel on His robe. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well. |
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