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It was at that time that reports about Jesus reached the ears of Prince Herod. 'This is John the Baptist,' | The Death of John the Baptist Mt.14.1-12 (Machaerus) -[ Mt.14.1-12 → ] - Mk.6.14-29, Lk.9.7-9 |
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he said to his attendants; 'John has been raised to life, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.'
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NOW HEROD had arrested John, put him in chains, and thrown him into prison, on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; | |
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for John had told him: 'You have no right to her.' | |
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Herod would have liked to put him to death, but he was afraid of the people, in whose eyes John was a prophet. | |
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But at his birthday celebrations the daughter of Herodias danced before the guests, and Herod was so delighted | |
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that he took an oath to give her anything she cared to ask. | |
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Prompted by her mother, she said, 'Give me here on a dish the head of John the Baptist.' | |
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The king was deeply distressed when he heard it; but out of regard for his oath and for his guests, he ordered the request to be granted, | |
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and had John beheaded in prison. | |
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The head was brought in on a dish and given to the girl; and she carried it to her mother. | |
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Then John's disciples came and took away the body, and buried it; and they went and told Jesus.
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WHEN HE HEARD what had happened Jesus withdrew privately by boat to a lonely place; but people heard of it, and came after him in crowds by land from the towns. | The Feeding of the Five Thousand Mt.14.13-21 (Bethsaida) -[ Mt.14.13-21 → ] - Mk.6.30-44, Lk.9.10-17, Jn.6.1-14 |
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When he came ashore, he saw a great crowd; his heart went out to them, and he cured those of them who were sick. | |
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When it grew late the disciples came up to him and said, 'This is a lonely place, and the day has gone; send the people off to the villages to buy themselves food.' | |
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He answered, 'There is no need for them to go; give them something to eat yourselves.' | |
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'All we have here', they said, 'is five loaves and two fishes.' | |
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'Let me have them', he replied. | |
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So he told the people to sit down on the grass; then, taking the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples; and the disciples gave them to the people. | |
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They all ate to their hearts' content; and the scraps left over, which they picked up, were enough to fill twelve great baskets. | |
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Some five thousand men shared in this meal, to say nothing of women and children.
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Then he made the disciples embark and go on ahead to the other side, while he sent the people away; | Walking on the Water Mt.14.22-33 (Lake of Gennesaret) -[ Mt.14.22-33 → ] - Mk.6.45-52, Jn.6.15-21 |
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after doing that, he went up the hill-side to pray alone. It grew late, and he was there by himself. | |
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The boat was already some furlongs from the shore , battling with a head-wind and a rough sea. | |
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Between three and six in the morning he came to them, walking over the lake. | |
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When the disciples saw him walking on the lake they were so shaken that they cried out in terror: 'It is a ghost!' | |
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But at once he spoke to them: 'Take heart! It is I; do not be afraid.'
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Peter called to him: 'Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you over the water.' 'Come', said Jesus. | |
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Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked over the water towards Jesus. | |
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But when he saw the strength of the gale he was seized with fear; and beginning to sink, he cried, 'Save me, Lord.' | |
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Jesus at once reached out and caught hold of him, and said, 'Why did you hesitate? How little faith you have!' | |
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They then climbed into the boat; and the wind dropped. | |
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And the men in the boat fell at his feet, exclaiming, 'Truly you are the Son of God.'
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So they finished the crossing and came to land at Gennesaret. | The Healing of the Sick in Gennesaret Mt.14.34-36 (Lake of Gennesaret) -[ Mt.14.34-36 → ] - Mk.6.53-56 |
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There Jesus was recognized by the people of the place, who sent out word to all the country round. And all who were ill were brought to him, | |
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and he was begged to allow them simply to touch the edge of his cloak. And everyone who touched it was completely cured.
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