The Beheading of John
(Mark 6:14–29; Luke 9:7–9)
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus Luk 3:1Act 4:27Luk 23:15Luk 9:7-9Mrk 6:14-29Mrk 8:15Luk 23:7-12Act 12:1 and 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.” Jhn 10:41Mat 16:14Mrk 8:28Mat 11:11
Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, Mrk 6:17Luk 3:19-20Mat 4:12Luk 13:1Mat 11:2Mrk 6:19Mrk 6:22Jhn 3:23-24 because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” Lev 20:21Lev 18:16Mrk 6:181Ki 21:192Ch 26:18-192Sa 12:7Deu 25:5-6Isa 8:20 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet. Mat 11:9Mat 21:26Mat 21:32Act 4:21Act 5:26Luk 20:6Mrk 11:30-32Mrk 14:1-2
On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod Mrk 6:21-23Gen 40:20Hos 1:5-6Est 1:2-12Mat 22:24Mrk 6:17Dan 5:1-4Est 2:18 so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. Est 5:6Est 5:3Est 7:2
Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” Mrk 6:24Pro 29:101Ki 18:131Ki 18:41Ki 19:22Ch 22:2-32Ki 11:1Pro 1:16
The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted Jhn 19:12-161Sa 14:241Sa 14:281Sa 14:39-451Sa 25:221Sa 25:32-341Sa 28:102Ki 6:31-33 and sent to have John beheaded in the prison. Luk 9:9Mat 17:12Rev 11:72Ch 36:16Jer 2:30Mat 21:35-36Mat 22:3-6Mat 23:34-36
John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother. Rev 16:6Ezk 16:3-4Ezk 19:2-3Ezk 35:6Gen 49:7Jer 22:17Pro 27:4Pro 29:10
Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus. Act 8:2Mat 27:58-61
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
(Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15)
When 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. Luk 9:10-17Mat 14:1-2Jhn 6:1-15Mat 12:15Mrk 6:30-44Mat 10:23Mat 15:32-38 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. Heb 4:15Heb 2:17Mat 9:36Jhn 11:33-35Mat 15:32-39Heb 5:2Luk 19:41Luk 7:13
When 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.” Mat 15:23Mrk 8:3Luk 9:12Mrk 6:35-36
“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.” 2Ki 4:42-442Co 8:2-3Ecc 11:2Jhn 13:29Pro 11:24Job 31:16-17Luk 3:112Co 9:7-8
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. Jhn 6:5-9Luk 9:13Mat 15:33-34Mrk 6:37-38Mat 16:9Mrk 8:4-5Psa 78:19-20Num 11:21-23
“Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. And 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. 1Sa 9:13Mrk 8:6-71Ti 4:4-5Luk 24:30Act 27:35Mrk 6:411Co 11:24Mat 15:35-36
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. Exo 16:12Mat 16:8-101Ki 17:12-16Exo 16:8Mrk 6:42-442Ki 4:1-72Ki 4:43-44Jhn 6:11-14 About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children. Php 4:192Co 9:8-11Act 4:4Act 4:34Jhn 6:10
Jesus Walks on Water
(Mark 6:45–52; John 6:16–21)
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. Mrk 6:45-51Jhn 6:15-21Mat 15:39Mat 13:36 After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, Luk 6:12Mrk 6:46Jhn 6:15-17Mat 26:36Act 6:4Mat 6:6Luk 9:28 but the boat was already far 1from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Mrk 6:48Jhn 6:18Mat 8:24Isa 54:11
During the fourth watch of the night, 2 Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. Job 9:8Jhn 6:19Mrk 6:48Mat 24:43Psa 93:3-4Luk 12:38Psa 104:3Rev 10:2 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. Rev 1:17Luk 1:11-12Mrk 6:49-50Dan 10:6-121Sa 28:12-14Act 12:15Job 4:14-16Luk 24:37
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” Jhn 16:33Act 23:11Isa 41:10Rev 1:17-18Isa 41:4Jhn 14:1-3Isa 51:12Jhn 6:20
“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.” Jhn 6:68Rom 12:3Mat 26:33-35Jhn 13:36-38Mat 19:27Luk 22:31-34Luk 22:49-50Mrk 14:31
“Come,” said Jesus. Php 4:13Mrk 9:23Act 3:16Luk 17:6Mrk 11:22-23Mat 21:21Rom 4:19Mat 17:20
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the strength of the wind, 3 he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Lam 3:54-572Ti 4:16-17Mrk 14:38Mat 8:24-25Jon 2:2-7Luk 22:54-61Psa 69:1-2Psa 107:27-30
Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” Jas 1:6-8Psa 138:7Gen 22:14Luk 22:31-32Mat 17:20Mat 8:26Mrk 5:41Isa 63:12
And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down. Psa 107:29-30Mrk 4:41Jhn 6:21Mrk 6:51 Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” Jhn 11:27Psa 2:7Rom 1:4Jhn 1:49Mrk 1:1Jhn 6:69Mat 16:16Mat 28:17
Jesus Heals at Gennesaret
(Mark 6:53–56)
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. Mrk 6:53-56Luk 5:1Jhn 6:24-25 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him Mat 4:24-25Mrk 1:28-34Mrk 2:1-12Mrk 3:8-10Mrk 6:55 and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. Luk 6:19Act 19:11-12Act 3:16Exo 28:33-43Mat 9:20-21Mrk 3:10Act 4:14-16Act 4:9-10