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1	Jesus leaving that place, went into his own country, attended by his disciples.	He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him.	Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples.
2	when the sabbath was come, he preach'd in the synagogue, to the great astonishment of many, who upon hearing his discourse, said, how came he by all this? what strange endowment of knowledge is this, that he should work such miracles?	And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands?	When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing?
3	is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, of Juda and Simon? are not these his sisters, who are here with us? and they were scandalized at him.	Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.	Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.
4	but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family:	And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.”	Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.”
5	so that excepting the cure of a few sick by the imposition of hands, he would not work any miracle there,	And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them.	He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them.
6	they were so marvellously incredulous, so that He went all about to teach in the neighbouring villages.	And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went about among the villages teaching.	He was amazed at their lack of faith. Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village.
7	Now having called the twelve, he sent them out by two and two, giving them power to exorcize spirits:	And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.	Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits.
8	he order'd them to take nothing for their journey, but a single staff, no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse:	He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—	These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts.
9	to have but one pair of shoes, and but one coat.	but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics.	Wear sandals but not an extra shirt.
10	whatever house you enter into, said he, there abide, till you leave the place.	And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there.	Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town.
11	wherever they shall refuse to entertain you, or to hear you, at your departure shake off the dust of your feet, as a testimonial against them. I assure you, the people of Sodom and Gomorrha shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city.	And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.”	And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”
12	then they departed, and call'd upon all to repent.	So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent.	They went out and preached that people should repent.
13	they dispossess'd a great number of demons, many, that were sick, they anointed with oil, and restor'd their health.	And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.	They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.
14	In the mean time king Herod heard of Jesus, whose name was now celebrated, and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, no wonder then that he works miracles.	King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.”	King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
15	others said, 'tis Elias, others, 'tis a prophet, or one equal to a prophet.	But others said, “He is Elijah.” And others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”	Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of long ago.”
16	but Herod, from what he had heard, said, 'tis John himself, whom I caused to be beheaded, who is risen from the dead.	But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.”	But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!”
17	for Herod had given orders to seize John, and had confin'd him in prison, to gratify Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married;	For it was Herod who had sent and seized John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because he had married her.	For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married.
18	upon which John told him, "it is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."	For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”	For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
19	which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it;	And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death. But she could not,	So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to,
20	because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.	for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly.	because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him.
21	however, a favourable opportunity happen'd for her, upon Herod's making an entertainment the birth-night, for all the great officers of the court, and army, and persons of the first distinction in Galilee.	But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.	Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.
22	for Herodias made her appearance there, and danc'd with such an engaging air in the eye of Herod, as well as of all the company, that the king thus addrest himself to the young lady, "ask of me whatever you please, and it shall be granted."	For when Herodias’s daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests. And the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”	When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king said to the girl, “Ask me for anything you want, and I’ll give it to you.”
23	nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom."	And he vowed to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom.”	And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”
24	then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she.	And she went out and said to her mother, “For what should I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.”	She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” “The head of John the Baptist,” she answered.
25	upon which she instantly fled to the king, and said, I desire to have John the Baptist's head brought hither immediately in a charger.	And she came in immediately with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”	At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”
26	at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her;	And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.	The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.
27	but immediately dispatch'd the proper officer with orders to bring the head of John the Baptist.	And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison	So he immediately sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. The man went, beheaded John in the prison,
28	accordingly he went, and beheaded him in the prison, and bringing the head in a charger, he presented it to the young lady, who gave it to her mother:	and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.	and brought back his head on a platter. He presented it to the girl, and she gave it to her mother.
29	of which John's disciples being inform'd, they came to fetch his corps, which they laid in a sepulchre.	When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.	On hearing of this, John’s disciples came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
30	Now the apostles met together in a body before Jesus, and gave him a full account, both of what they had done, and what they had taught.	The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught.	The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught.
31	then Jesus said to them, come, let us retire privately to some place of solitude, to repose your selves a while, for such a crowd of people were continually coming and going, that they had not even time to eat.	And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.	Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
32	so they privately set sail for the desart (of Bethsaida.)	And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.	So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.
33	but the people saw them embark, and many perceiving where they were bound, they ran thither a foot from all parts: and arrived at the place, before the passengers were come.	Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them.	But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them.
34	so that when Jesus landed, he found there a numerous assembly: which rais'd his compassion, because they were like so many sheep straggling without a pastor, whereupon he gave them various instructions.	When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.	When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
35	but as the day was far advanc'd, his disciples came to him, and said, this is a desart place, and it is now late.	And when it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is now late.	By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. “This is a remote place,” they said, “and it’s already very late.
36	dismiss the company, that they may go to the neighbouring farms and villages to buy provisions, for they have nothing to eat.	Send them away to go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.”	Send the people away so that they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.”
37	Jesus replied, do you your selves give them something to eat, shall we go then, said they, to purchase bread, to the value of two hundred denarii, for them to eat?	But he answered them, “You give them something to eat.” And they said to him, “Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give it to them to eat?”	But he answered, “You give them something to eat.” They said to him, “That would take more than half a year’s wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?”
38	go see, said he, how many loaves you have: and having examin'd, they told him, five, and two fishes.	And he said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go and see.” And when they had found out, they said, “Five, and two fish.”	“How many loaves do you have?” he asked. “Go and see.” When they found out, they said, “Five—and two fish.”
39	then he order'd the people to sit down in distinct companies upon the green grass.	Then he commanded them all to sit down in groups on the green grass.	Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass.
40	and they sat down in several divisions, some consisting of an hundred, and some of fifty.	So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties.	So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.
41	Jesus then having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, look'd up to heaven and gave thanks; then breaking the loaves, he gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people: for whom he likewise divided the two fishes.	And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all.	Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all.
42	so that they all eat a sufficient share,	And they all ate and were satisfied.	They all ate and were satisfied,
43	though the fragments of bread they took up, with what remain'd of the fishes, amounted to twelve baskets full;	And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish.	and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.
44	the company that were entertain'd being about five thousand men.	And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.	The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand.
45	Soon after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark for Bethsaida, on the opposite shore, while he was dismissing the people.	Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.	Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.
46	and when they had taken their leave, he retired to a mountain to pray.	And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray.	After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray.
47	It was now late in the evening, and the bark in full sea, when Jesus, who was ashore all alone,	And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land.	Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land.
48	perceived his disciples had much ado to bear up against the wind, which was contrary; about the fourth watch of the night, he came up, and would have pass'd by them.	And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them,	He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the lake. He was about to pass by them,
49	when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition,	but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out,	but when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out,
50	for they all saw him, and were greatly terrified, but at the instant Jesus spoke to them, and said, take courage, it is I, don't be afraid.	for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”	because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
51	and as soon as he was got aboard, the wind ceased; which still encreas'd their astonishment and admiration:	And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded,	Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed,
52	for they were so stupid, they did not comprehend the miracle of the loaves.	for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.	for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.
53	Being got to the other side of the lake, they came to the country of Gennasereth, where they landed.	When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored to the shore.	When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and anchored there.
54	no sooner were they ashore, but the people, who presently perceiv'd it was Jesus,	And when they got out of the boat, the people immediately recognized him	As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus.
55	came flocking from all quarters, carrying their sick on their beds to the places where they heard he was:	and ran about the whole region and began to bring the sick people on their beds to wherever they heard he was.	They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was.
56	and to whatever cities, towns, or villages he went, they expos'd the sick in the publick streets, entreating him, they might but touch the border of his garment; for as many as did so, were recover'd.	And wherever he came, in villages, cities, or countryside, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and implored him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.	And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.
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