Mark 6
1 He went out from there. He came into his own country, and his disciples followed him.
Jesus left and went home to Nazareth with his disciples.
2 When the Sabbath had come, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many hearing him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things?” and, “What is the wisdom that is given to this man, that such mighty works come about by his hands?
On Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and many of those who were listening were surprised. “Where does he get these ideas?” they asked. “What's this wisdom he's been given? Where does he get the power to do miracles?
3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James, Joses, Judah, and Simon? Are not his sisters here with us?” So they were offended at him.
Isn't this the carpenter, Mary's son—the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Don't his sisters live here among us?” They were offended and rejected him.
4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.”
“A prophet is treated with respect except in his home town, among his relatives, and within his own family,” Jesus told them.
5 He could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them.
The result was that Jesus could not do any miracles there, except to heal a few sick people.
6 He marveled because of their unbelief. He went around the villages teaching.
He was amazed at their lack of trust. Jesus traveled around the villages, teaching as he went.
7 He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
He called together the twelve disciples, and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority over evil spirits.
8 He commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a staff only: no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse,
He told them not to take anything with them except a walking stick—no bread, no bag, and no money in their belts.
9 but to wear sandals, and not put on two tunics.
They could wear sandals, but they were not to take an extra shirt.
10 He said to them, “Wherever you enter into a house, stay there until you depart from there.
“When you're invited into a home, stay there until you leave,” he told them.
11 Whoever will not receive you nor hear you, as you depart from there, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony against them. Assuredly, I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!”
“If you're not welcomed and not listened to, then shake the dust from your feet as you leave as a sign you have given up on them.”
12 They went out and preached that people should repent.
So they went around telling people to repent.
13 They cast out many demons, and anointed many with oil who were sick and healed them.
They drove out many demons, and healed many who were sick by anointing them with oil.
14 King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”
King Herod got to hear about Jesus since he had become well-known. Some said, “This is John the Baptist risen from the dead. That's why he has such miraculous powers.”
15 But others said, “He is Elijah.” Others said, “He is a prophet, or like one of the prophets.”
Others said, “It's Elijah.” Still others said, “He's a prophet, like one of the prophets of the past.”
16 But Herod, when he heard this, said, “This is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen from the dead.”
But when Herod heard about it, he said, “It's John, the one I beheaded! He's come back from the dead!”
17 For Herod himself had sent out and arrested John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, for he had married her.
For Herod had given orders to arrest and imprison John because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom Herod had married.
18 For John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
John had been saying to Herod, “It's against the law to marry your brother's wife.”
19 Herodias set herself against him and desired to kill him, but she could not,
So Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted him killed. But she wasn't able to arrange it
20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.
because Herod knew John was a holy man who did what was right. Herod protected John and though what John said was very disturbing to him, he was still happy to hear what he had to say.
21 Then a convenient day came when Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.
Herodias had her opportunity on Herod's birthday. He gave a banquet for the nobles, military officers, and important leaders of Galilee.
22 When the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.”
Herodias' daughter came in and danced for them. Herod and those eating with him were delighted at her performance, so he told the girl,
23 He swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom.”
“Ask me for whatever you like, and I'll give it to you.” He confirmed his promise with an oath, “I'll give you up to half my kingdom.”
24 She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” She said, “The head of John the Baptizer.”
She went out and asked her mother, “What should I ask for?” “The head of John the Baptist,” she replied.
25 She came in immediately with haste to the king and requested, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptizer on a platter.”
The girl hurried back in and said to the king, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a plate.”
26 The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths and of his dinner guests, he did not wish to refuse her.
The king was very upset, but because of the oaths he'd made in front of his guests, he didn't want to refuse her.
27 Immediately the king sent out a soldier of his guard and commanded to bring John’s head; and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
So he immediately sent an executioner to bring him John's head. After beheading him in the prison,
28 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the young lady; and the young lady gave it to her mother.
the executioner brought John's head on a plate and gave it to the girl, and the young girl handed it to her mother.
29 When his disciples heard this, they came and took up his corpse and laid it in a tomb.
When John's disciples heard what had happened they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb.
30 The apostles gathered themselves together to Jesus, and they told him all things, whatever they had done, and whatever they had taught.
The apostles returned and gathered around Jesus. They told him all they had done and what they had taught.
31 He said to them, “Come away into a deserted place, and rest awhile.” For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
“Come with me, just yourselves. We'll go to a quiet place, and rest for a while,” Jesus told them, because there was so much coming and going that they didn't even have time to eat.
32 They went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves.
So they went by boat to a quiet place to be alone.
33 They saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to him.
But people saw them leaving and recognized them. So people from all the surrounding towns ran ahead and got there before them.
34 Jesus came out, saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.
When Jesus got off the boat he saw a huge crowd, and he felt pity for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began to teach them about many things.
35 When it was late in the day, his disciples came to him and said, “This place is deserted, and it is late in the day.
It was getting late in the day and Jesus' disciples came to him. They told him, “We're miles from anywhere, and it's really late.
36 Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages and buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat.”
You should tell the people to go and buy themselves something to eat in the villages and countryside nearby.”
37 But he answered them, “You give them something to eat.” They asked him, “Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give them something to eat?”
But Jesus replied, “You give them something to eat.” “What? We'd need more than six month's pay to buy bread to feed all these people,” the disciples replied.
38 He said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go see.” When they knew, they said, “Five, and two fish.”
“Well, how much bread do you have?” Jesus asked. “Go and see.” They went and checked, and told him, “Five loaves, and a couple of fish.”
39 He commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass.
Jesus told everyone to sit down in groups on the green grass.
40 They sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.
They sat in groups of hundreds and fifties.
41 He took the five loaves and the two fish; and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke the loaves, and he gave to his disciples to set before them, and he divided the two fish among them all.
Then he took the five loaves and the two fish. Looking up to heaven he blessed the food and broke the bread into pieces. Then he handed the bread to the disciples to give to the people, and he divided the fish up between all of them.
42 They all ate and were filled.
Everyone ate until they were full.
43 They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish.
Then they collected up the leftovers of the bread and fish—twelve basketfuls.
44 Those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.
A total of five thousand men plus their families ate the food.
45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he himself sent the multitude away.
Immediately after this Jesus instructed his disciples to get back into the boat. They were to go on ahead to Bethsaida on the other side of the lake while he sent the people on their way.
46 After he had taken leave of them, he went up the mountain to pray.
Once he'd said goodbye to them he went up into the hills to pray.
47 When evening had come, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land.
Late that evening the boat was in the middle of the lake while Jesus was alone, still on land.
48 Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them,
He could see them being buffeted about as they rowed hard because the wind was blowing against them. In the early morning hours Jesus came to them, walking on the water. He would have passed them,
49 but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;
but when they saw him walking on the water they thought he was a ghost. They screamed out
50 for they all saw him and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Do not be afraid.”
because they could all see him and were absolutely terrified. Jesus told them right away: “Don't worry, it's me. Don't be afraid!”
51 He got into the boat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled;
He went over to them and climbed into the boat, and the wind died down. They were totally shocked,
52 for they had not understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
for they hadn't understood the meaning of the feeding miracle due to their stubborn, hard-hearted attitude.
53 When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored to the shore.
After crossing the Sea they arrived at Gennesaret and moored the boat.
54 When they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized him,
As they climbed out, the people immediately recognized Jesus.
55 and ran around that whole region, and began to bring those who were sick on their mats to where they heard he was.
They ran everywhere around the whole area to bring in all the sick on their mats to where they'd heard Jesus was.
56 Wherever he entered—into villages, or into cities, or into the country—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched him were made well.
Wherever he went, in the villages, in the towns, or in the countryside, they put the sick in the marketplaces and begged Jesus to let the sick touch just the edge of his clothes. Everyone who touched him was healed.
