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Mark 6

And he went out from there and came into his home town, and his disciples followed him. And when the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, and said, Where did this man get all this? And what is this wisdom he has been given, that such mighty works are done by his hands? Isn't this the car

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No honour at home

And he went out from there and came into his home town, and his disciples followed him. And when the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, and said, Where did this man get all this? And what is this wisdom he has been given, that such mighty works are done by his hands? Isn't this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses and Juda and Simon? And aren't his sisters here with us? And they took offence at him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet isn't without honour, except in his own home town, and among his own relatives, and in his own house. And he couldn't do any mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he was amazed at their unbelief. And he went round the villages teaching.

And he went out from there and came into his own country. And his disciples followed him. And when the sabbath day had come, he started to teach in the meeting house. And plenty who heard him were shocked: Where does this man get these things? And what wisdom is this that's given him, that even such mighty works are done by his hands? Isn't this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses and of Judah and Simon? And aren't his sisters here with us? And they were put off by him. But Jesus said to them: A prophet isn't without honour, except in his own country and among his own family and in his own house. And he couldn't do any mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he was shocked because of their unbelief. And he went round the villages teaching.

And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

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And he went out from there and came into his home town, and his disciples followed him.

Plain English

And he went out from there and came into his own country. And his disciples followed him.

King James Version, 1611

And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.

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And when the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, and said, Where did this man get all this? And what is this wisdom he has been given, that such mighty works are done by his hands?

Plain English

And when the sabbath day had come, he started to teach in the meeting house. And plenty who heard him were shocked: Where does this man get these things? And what wisdom is this that's given him, that even such mighty works are done by his hands?

King James Version, 1611

And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

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Isn't this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses and Juda and Simon? And aren't his sisters here with us? And they took offence at him.

Plain English

Isn't this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses and of Judah and Simon? And aren't his sisters here with us? And they were put off by him.

King James Version, 1611

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

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But Jesus said to them, A prophet isn't without honour, except in his own home town, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.

Plain English

But Jesus said to them: A prophet isn't without honour, except in his own country and among his own family and in his own house.

King James Version, 1611

But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

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And he couldn't do any mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them.

King James Version, 1611

And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

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And he was amazed at their unbelief. And he went round the villages teaching.

Plain English

And he was shocked because of their unbelief. And he went round the villages teaching.

King James Version, 1611

And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

The twelve sent out

And he called the twelve to him and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits. And he told them to take nothing for the journey except a staff — no bag, no bread, no money in their belts — but to wear sandals, and not to put on two coats. And he said to them, Wherever you go into a house, stay there until you leave that place. And wherever they won't take you in or listen to you, when you leave, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them. I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrha on the day of judgement than for that town. And they went out and preached that men should repent. And they drove out many demons, and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.

And he called the twelve and started to send them out two by two. And he gave them power over unclean spirits, and ordered them to take nothing for the journey except a staff only — no bag, no bread, no money in their belt — but to be shod with sandals, and not to put on two coats. And he said to them: Wherever you go into a house, stay there till you leave that place. And whoever won't take you in or hear you, when you go from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a witness against them. Truly I say to you, it'll be easier for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that town. And they went out and preached that men should turn back. And they threw out plenty of demons, and anointed plenty who were sick with oil and healed them.

And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. And they went out, and preached that men should repent. And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

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And he called the twelve to him and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits.

Plain English

And he called the twelve and started to send them out two by two. And he gave them power over unclean spirits,

King James Version, 1611

And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

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And he told them to take nothing for the journey except a staff — no bag, no bread, no money in their belts —

Plain English

and ordered them to take nothing for the journey except a staff only — no bag, no bread, no money in their belt —

King James Version, 1611

And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:

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but to wear sandals, and not to put on two coats.

Plain English

but to be shod with sandals, and not to put on two coats.

King James Version, 1611

But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.

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And he said to them, Wherever you go into a house, stay there until you leave that place.

Plain English

And he said to them: Wherever you go into a house, stay there till you leave that place.

King James Version, 1611

And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.

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And wherever they won't take you in or listen to you, when you leave, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them. I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrha on the day of judgement than for that town.

Plain English

And whoever won't take you in or hear you, when you go from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a witness against them. Truly I say to you, it'll be easier for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that town.

King James Version, 1611

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

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And they went out and preached that men should repent.

Plain English

And they went out and preached that men should turn back.

King James Version, 1611

And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

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And they drove out many demons, and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.

Plain English

And they threw out plenty of demons, and anointed plenty who were sick with oil and healed them.

King James Version, 1611

And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

The death of John

And King Herod heard about him, because his name had got about. And he said, John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these powers are at work in him. Others said, It is Elias. And others said, It is a prophet, or like one of the prophets. But when Herod heard it he said, It is John, the man I beheaded. He has risen from the dead. Because Herod himself had sent and arrested John and put him in prison, on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because he had married her. Because John had said to Herod, It isn't lawful for you to have your brother's wife. So Herodias had it in for him and wanted to kill him. But she couldn't, because Herod was afraid of John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him he was greatly disturbed, and yet he liked listening to him. And an opportunity came when Herod, on his birthday, gave a supper for his nobles and his officers and the leading men of Galilee. And when the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. And the king said to the girl, Ask me for whatever you like, and I will give it to you. And he swore to her, Whatever you ask me, I will give it to you, up to half my kingdom. And she went out and said to her mother, What should I ask for? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. And she came in straight away, in a hurry, to the king, and asked, saying, I want you to give me, right now, the head of John the Baptist on a platter. And the king was very sorry. But because of his oath, and because of those sitting with him, he wouldn't refuse her. And straight away the king sent an executioner with orders to bring his head. And he went and beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl. And the girl gave it to her mother. And when his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.

And King Herod heard about him, because his name was spread abroad. And he said: John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that's why mighty works show themselves in him. Others said: It's Elijah. And others said: It's a prophet, or like one of the prophets. But when Herod heard about it, he said: It's John, who I beheaded. He's risen from the dead. Because Herod himself had sent and laid hold of John and tied him up in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Because he'd married her. Because John had said to Herod: It isn't lawful for you to have your brother's wife. So Herodias had a quarrel with him and would have killed him, but she couldn't. Because Herod feared John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he did plenty of things and heard him gladly. And when a good day had come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his lords and high captains and chief men of Galilee, and when the daughter of Herodias came in and danced and pleased Herod and the ones sitting with him, the king said to the girl: Ask me whatever you want, and I'll give it you. And he swore to her: Whatever you ask of me, I'll give it you, right to half my kingdom. And she went out and said to her mother: What'll I ask? And she said: The head of John the Baptist. And she came in straight away in a hurry to the king and asked: I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a dish. And the king was very sorry. But because of his oath and the ones sitting with him, he wouldn't say no to her. And straight away the king sent an executioner and ordered his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head on a dish and gave it to the girl. And the girl gave it to her mother. And when his disciples heard about it, they came and took up his body and laid it in a tomb.

And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her. For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife. Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist. And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her. And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison, And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother. And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

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And King Herod heard about him, because his name had got about. And he said, John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these powers are at work in him.

Plain English

And King Herod heard about him, because his name was spread abroad. And he said: John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that's why mighty works show themselves in him.

King James Version, 1611

And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

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Others said, It is Elias. And others said, It is a prophet, or like one of the prophets.

Plain English

Others said: It's Elijah. And others said: It's a prophet, or like one of the prophets.

King James Version, 1611

Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

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But when Herod heard it he said, It is John, the man I beheaded. He has risen from the dead.

Plain English

But when Herod heard about it, he said: It's John, who I beheaded. He's risen from the dead.

King James Version, 1611

But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.

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Because Herod himself had sent and arrested John and put him in prison, on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because he had married her.

Plain English

Because Herod himself had sent and laid hold of John and tied him up in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Because he'd married her.

King James Version, 1611

For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.

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Because John had said to Herod, It isn't lawful for you to have your brother's wife.

Plain English

Because John had said to Herod: It isn't lawful for you to have your brother's wife.

King James Version, 1611

For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.

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So Herodias had it in for him and wanted to kill him. But she couldn't,

Plain English

So Herodias had a quarrel with him and would have killed him, but she couldn't.

King James Version, 1611

Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:

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because Herod was afraid of John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him he was greatly disturbed, and yet he liked listening to him.

Plain English

Because Herod feared John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he did plenty of things and heard him gladly.

King James Version, 1611

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

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And an opportunity came when Herod, on his birthday, gave a supper for his nobles and his officers and the leading men of Galilee.

Plain English

And when a good day had come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his lords and high captains and chief men of Galilee,

King James Version, 1611

And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;

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And when the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. And the king said to the girl, Ask me for whatever you like, and I will give it to you.

Plain English

and when the daughter of Herodias came in and danced and pleased Herod and the ones sitting with him, the king said to the girl: Ask me whatever you want, and I'll give it you.

King James Version, 1611

And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

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And he swore to her, Whatever you ask me, I will give it to you, up to half my kingdom.

Plain English

And he swore to her: Whatever you ask of me, I'll give it you, right to half my kingdom.

King James Version, 1611

And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.

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And she went out and said to her mother, What should I ask for? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.

Plain English

And she went out and said to her mother: What'll I ask? And she said: The head of John the Baptist.

King James Version, 1611

And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.

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And she came in straight away, in a hurry, to the king, and asked, saying, I want you to give me, right now, the head of John the Baptist on a platter.

Plain English

And she came in straight away in a hurry to the king and asked: I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a dish.

King James Version, 1611

And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.

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And the king was very sorry. But because of his oath, and because of those sitting with him, he wouldn't refuse her.

Plain English

And the king was very sorry. But because of his oath and the ones sitting with him, he wouldn't say no to her.

King James Version, 1611

And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

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And straight away the king sent an executioner with orders to bring his head. And he went and beheaded him in the prison,

Plain English

And straight away the king sent an executioner and ordered his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in the prison,

King James Version, 1611

And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

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and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl. And the girl gave it to her mother.

Plain English

and brought his head on a dish and gave it to the girl. And the girl gave it to her mother.

King James Version, 1611

And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.

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And when his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.

Plain English

And when his disciples heard about it, they came and took up his body and laid it in a tomb.

King James Version, 1611

And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

Five thousand fed

And the apostles gathered to Jesus and told him everything, both what they had done and what they had taught. And he said to them, Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while. Because there were so many coming and going that they didn't even have time to eat. So they went away by boat to a lonely place on their own. And the people saw them going, and many recognised him, and they ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them, and gathered to him. And when Jesus came out he saw a great crowd, and he was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. And when the day was nearly gone, his disciples came to him and said, This is a lonely place, and it is getting late. Send them away, so they can go into the country round about and into the villages and buy themselves something to eat. Because they have nothing. And he answered them, You give them something to eat. And they said to him, Are we to go and buy two hundred denarii — roughly six months' wages — worth of bread and give it to them? And he said to them, How many loaves have you got? Go and see. And when they had found out they said, Five, and two fish. And he told them to make everyone sit down in groups on the green grass. And they sat down in rows, in hundreds and in fifties. And he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them. And he divided the two fish among them all. And they all ate and had enough. And they picked up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces, and of the fish. And those who ate the loaves were about five thousand men.

And the apostles gathered themselves together to Jesus and told him everything, both what they'd done and what they'd taught. And he said to them: Come away by yourselves into a lonely place and rest a while. Because there were plenty coming and going, and they had no time even to eat. And they went off into a lonely place by boat by themselves. And the people saw them going, and plenty knew him and ran there on foot out of all the towns, and got there before them and came together to him. And Jesus came out and saw plenty of people. And he was moved with pity for them, because they were like sheep that haven't got a shepherd. And he started to teach them plenty of things. And when the day was now getting on, his disciples came to him: This is a lonely place, and now the time is getting on. Send them away, so they can go into the country round about and into the villages and buy themselves bread. Because they've got nothing to eat. He answered them: You give them something to eat. And they said to him: Should we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread and give them to eat? He said to them: How many loaves have you got? Go and see. And when they knew, they said: Five, and two fish. And he ordered them to make everyone sit down by companies on the green grass. And they sat down in rows, by hundreds and by fifties. And when he'd taken the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set in front of them. And he divided the two fish among them all. And they all ate and were filled. And they took up twelve baskets full of the pieces, and of the fish. And the ones who ate of the loaves were about five thousand men.

And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. And they departed into a desert place by ship privately. And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him. And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed: Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat. He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. And they did all eat, and were filled. And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.

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And the apostles gathered to Jesus and told him everything, both what they had done and what they had taught.

Plain English

And the apostles gathered themselves together to Jesus and told him everything, both what they'd done and what they'd taught.

King James Version, 1611

And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

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And he said to them, Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while. Because there were so many coming and going that they didn't even have time to eat.

Plain English

And he said to them: Come away by yourselves into a lonely place and rest a while. Because there were plenty coming and going, and they had no time even to eat.

King James Version, 1611

And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

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So they went away by boat to a lonely place on their own.

Plain English

And they went off into a lonely place by boat by themselves.

King James Version, 1611

And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.

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And the people saw them going, and many recognised him, and they ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them, and gathered to him.

Plain English

And the people saw them going, and plenty knew him and ran there on foot out of all the towns, and got there before them and came together to him.

King James Version, 1611

And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.

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And when Jesus came out he saw a great crowd, and he was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.

Plain English

And Jesus came out and saw plenty of people. And he was moved with pity for them, because they were like sheep that haven't got a shepherd. And he started to teach them plenty of things.

King James Version, 1611

And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

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And when the day was nearly gone, his disciples came to him and said, This is a lonely place, and it is getting late.

Plain English

And when the day was now getting on, his disciples came to him: This is a lonely place, and now the time is getting on.

King James Version, 1611

And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:

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Send them away, so they can go into the country round about and into the villages and buy themselves something to eat. Because they have nothing.

Plain English

Send them away, so they can go into the country round about and into the villages and buy themselves bread. Because they've got nothing to eat.

King James Version, 1611

Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.

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And he answered them, You give them something to eat. And they said to him, Are we to go and buy two hundred denarii — roughly six months' wages — worth of bread and give it to them?

Plain English

He answered them: You give them something to eat. And they said to him: Should we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread and give them to eat?

King James Version, 1611

He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?

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And he said to them, How many loaves have you got? Go and see. And when they had found out they said, Five, and two fish.

Plain English

He said to them: How many loaves have you got? Go and see. And when they knew, they said: Five, and two fish.

King James Version, 1611

He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.

39

And he told them to make everyone sit down in groups on the green grass.

Plain English

And he ordered them to make everyone sit down by companies on the green grass.

King James Version, 1611

And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.

40

And they sat down in rows, in hundreds and in fifties.

Plain English

And they sat down in rows, by hundreds and by fifties.

King James Version, 1611

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

41

And he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them. And he divided the two fish among them all.

Plain English

And when he'd taken the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set in front of them. And he divided the two fish among them all.

King James Version, 1611

And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.

42

And they all ate and had enough.

Plain English

And they all ate and were filled.

King James Version, 1611

And they did all eat, and were filled.

43

And they picked up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces, and of the fish.

Plain English

And they took up twelve baskets full of the pieces, and of the fish.

King James Version, 1611

And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

44

And those who ate the loaves were about five thousand men.

Plain English

And the ones who ate of the loaves were about five thousand men.

King James Version, 1611

And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.

Walking on the sea

And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he sent the crowd away. And when he had sent them off, he went up on a mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw them straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by. But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost, and cried out. Because they all saw him and were terrified. And straight away he spoke to them and said to them, Take heart. It is I. Don't be afraid. And he got up into the boat with them, and the wind dropped. And they were utterly astounded, because they hadn't understood about the loaves. Their hearts were hardened. And when they had crossed over they came to the land of Gennesaret and moored there. And when they came out of the boat, straight away people recognised him, and ran through that whole region and began to carry the sick about on their mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went — into villages or towns or the country — they laid the sick in the streets and begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak. And everyone who touched him was made well.

And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat and go to the other side before to Bethsaida, while he sent the people away. And when he'd sent them away, he went off into a mountain to pray. And when evening had come, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw them straining at rowing, because the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he comes to them, walking on the sea, and would have gone past them. But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out. Because they all saw him and were troubled. And straight away he talked with them and said to them: Cheer up. It's me. Don't be frightened. And he went up to them into the boat, and the wind dropped. And they were shocked in themselves past measure, and were amazed. Because they hadn't taken it in about the loaves. Because their heart was hardened. And when they'd gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret and pulled up to shore. And when they'd come out of the boat, straight away they knew him, and ran through all that country round about and started to carry about in beds the ones who were sick, wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went, into villages or towns or country, they laid the sick in the streets and begged him that they might touch even the edge of his coat. And as many as touched him were made whole.

And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

45

And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he sent the crowd away.

Plain English

And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat and go to the other side before to Bethsaida, while he sent the people away.

King James Version, 1611

And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.

46

And when he had sent them off, he went up on a mountain to pray.

Plain English

And when he'd sent them away, he went off into a mountain to pray.

King James Version, 1611

And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

47

And when evening came, the boat was out in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land.

Plain English

And when evening had come, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land.

King James Version, 1611

And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

48

And he saw them straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by.

Plain English

And he saw them straining at rowing, because the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he comes to them, walking on the sea, and would have gone past them.

King James Version, 1611

And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

49

But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost, and cried out.

Plain English

But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out.

King James Version, 1611

But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

50

Because they all saw him and were terrified. And straight away he spoke to them and said to them, Take heart. It is I. Don't be afraid.

Plain English

Because they all saw him and were troubled. And straight away he talked with them and said to them: Cheer up. It's me. Don't be frightened.

King James Version, 1611

For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

51

And he got up into the boat with them, and the wind dropped. And they were utterly astounded,

Plain English

And he went up to them into the boat, and the wind dropped. And they were shocked in themselves past measure, and were amazed.

King James Version, 1611

And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

52

because they hadn't understood about the loaves. Their hearts were hardened.

Plain English

Because they hadn't taken it in about the loaves. Because their heart was hardened.

King James Version, 1611

For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

53

And when they had crossed over they came to the land of Gennesaret and moored there.

Plain English

And when they'd gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret and pulled up to shore.

King James Version, 1611

And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.

54

And when they came out of the boat, straight away people recognised him,

Plain English

And when they'd come out of the boat, straight away they knew him,

King James Version, 1611

And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,

55

and ran through that whole region and began to carry the sick about on their mats to wherever they heard he was.

Plain English

and ran through all that country round about and started to carry about in beds the ones who were sick, wherever they heard he was.

King James Version, 1611

And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

56

And wherever he went — into villages or towns or the country — they laid the sick in the streets and begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak. And everyone who touched him was made well.

Plain English

And wherever he went, into villages or towns or country, they laid the sick in the streets and begged him that they might touch even the edge of his coat. And as many as touched him were made whole.

King James Version, 1611

And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.