Mark 6 Then He went out (left; departed) from that place and continued going into His fatherland (His own country or territory), and His disciples continued following Him.

JMNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Then He went out (left; departed) from that place and continued going into His fatherland (His own country or territory), and His disciples continued following Him. ² When it came to be a sabbath, He began to continue teaching within the synagogue. And the majority of those hearing [Him] and continuing to listen began to be puzzled, then astounded and amazed, [one after another] in turn saying, "From where [are] these things in (or: by) this one? And what wisdom that [is] being given by (or: in) this man! (or: And why [is] this wisdom being given to this fellow?) – and such powers (or: abilities) repeatedly coming into being through (or: by means of) his hands! ³ "Is not this man the carpenter (or: tradesman; craftsman; master artisan; journeyman), the son of Mary [p45 and others read: the son of the carpenter and of Mary] and the brother of Jacob (James) and Joseph [other MSS: Joses] and Judah (or: Judas) and Simon? And are not his sisters here (in this place) with us?" So they began to be increasingly snared in (tripped or caught by the bait stick of the trap, so, caused to stumble in; = took offense at) Him. ⁴ But Jesus continued, saying to them, "A prophet is not without honor (or: does not continue being without value or worth), except within his own country (or: fatherland) and among his relatives (those of common birth and origin) and even within the midst of his house (or: home; household)." ⁵ So He continued being unable (having no power or ability) to do even one ability (or: make even one power; or: perform [a work] of even one power or ability) there, except for placing [His] hands upon a few ailing folks (sickly ones who had no strength or firmness) [during which] He tended, attentively served, gave treatment to, began therapy with, prescribed ongoing treatment for, or cured and healed [them]. ⁶ And He kept on finding it remarkable [other MSS, aorist, thus: He marveled and was astonished] because of their lack of trust and faith (or: their unbelief; or: their disloyalty and lack of allegiance). So He continued going around the villages, in a circle, continually teaching. ⁷ [One day] He proceeded to call the twelve to Himself and began to be sending them off, two by two, and continued giving authority (or: permission; rights; potentials from out of being with freedom to act) pertaining to the unclean spirits (impure breath-effects [= ways of living?]; perhaps: unpruned attitudes) [as He sent them]. ⁸ He also passed on instructions and announcements to them, to the end that they should not pick up or carry anything onto the road (or: for the path) – except a staff, only; no bread (= food), no bag (sack; pack; food pouch; or: begging-bag), [putting] no copper money into the belt (girdle; = take no pocket money). ⁹ Still further, having bound sandals under [the soles of their feet], [they were] not to clothe themselves with (not to wear) two undergarments (tunics). ¹⁰ He then continued saying to them, "Wherever you men may enter into a house, continue remaining (dwelling; abiding) there [as a guest] until you should be going forth from out of that place (or: area; = leave that locality). ¹¹ "But whatever place may not welcome (receive and embrace) you folks nor should even listen to you or hear what you folks possess, on progressively journeying from out of that place, shake out (or: off) the dust from underneath your feet – into [it being] a witness to them (a testimony for them; evidence in them) [see note in Matt. 10:14; A and other MSS add: It is true (Count on it; Amen), I am now saying to you, it will be more endurable (bearable; tolerable) for Sodom or Gomorrah within a day of sifting and decision (a separating in judging) than for that city]." ¹² So, going out, they publicly proclaimed the message so that people could change their perception and way of thinking due to the subsequent knowledge, and might turn back [to Yahweh, in trust and obedience]. ¹³ And they kept on casting many demons [Hellenistic concept and term: = animistic influences] forth from out of the midst, and were repeatedly anointing (or: rubbing) many weak and sickly folks with olive oil, and continued tending, attentively serving, giving treatment to, beginning therapy with, prescribing ongoing treatment for, or curing and healing [them]. ¹⁴ Now Herod [Antipas], the king, heard – for His Name came to light and became apparent and recognized (manifest and evident) – and folks [other MSS: he] kept on saying, "John the Baptist (or: baptizer) had been awakened and raised up from out of the midst of dead ones, and through (or: because of) this the powers and abilities have been internally working (operating) and continue active and effective within Him." ¹⁵ Yet others kept on saying, "It is Elijah." Still others kept on saying, "He is a prophet, as (or: like) one of the prophets [of the past]." ¹⁶ Yet Herod, upon hearing [it], kept on saying, "This John, whom I myself beheaded, was raised up." ¹⁷ You see, Herod himself, sending [agents] off (dispatching [men]), seized and arrested John and bound him in prison (within the midst of a jail) because of Herodias, the wife of Philip, his brother, because [Herod] married her. ¹⁸ Thus John was repeatedly saying to (or: in regard to) Herod, "It is not proper, permissible or lawful (= it violates custom and Torah) for you to continue having and holding (possessing) your brother's wife." ¹⁹ Now Herodias was habitually nursing a grudge against him (or: constantly had it in for him; kept on hemming him in; was repeatedly entangling him) and was constantly intending (designing; willing; resolving; purposing; wanting) to kill him off, and continued powerless and unable, ²⁰ for Herod continued fearing (perhaps: reverencing) John, having seen and thus knowing him [to be] a fair (equitable; in accord with the way pointed out; a just) and set-apart (holy) man, so he continued with a consorted effort to watch over and guard him (keep him safe and sound). And after hearing many things in regard to him (or: So often hearing from him), he became perplexed and continued hesitating, at a loss to decide. And yet, he gladly continued hearing of him (or: from him; = what he had to say; [or, with A C D & other MSS: And upon hearing him, he continued doing many things and hearing him with pleasure]). ²¹ And an opportune (convenient; strategic) day was happening (coming to be), when Herod, for his birthday celebration, made a formal dinner (banquet) for his great men (= nobles; lords; courtiers; high dignitaries; top-ranking officials), the military tribunes (commanders of a thousand men) and the foremost people (= leading citizens) of the Galilee [district]. ²² And then at the entering of the daughter of this same Herodias, and upon [her] dancing, she charmed and gave pleasure to Herod and to those lying back [at dinner] with him. So now the king said to the young maiden (girl; young woman), "Request of me at once whatever you may presently be wanting (could normally be desiring; should habitually be intending; can continue resolving with design and purpose), and I will proceed giving [it] to you." ²³ Then he earnestly (or: vehemently) swore an oath (put himself under oath) – as one touching some sacred object – to her, "Whatever you may ask (request of) me, I will give [it] to you – up to half of my kingdom!" ²⁴ So, on coming out, she said to her mother, "What should I request (demand; ask; perhaps = claim) for myself?" The woman replied, "The head of John, the one constantly baptizing (immersing)." ²⁵ And so, on entering – with immediate haste toward the king – she made request (demanded; asked) for herself, saying, "I am presently desiring (wanting) that you here and now should instantly give to me the head of John, the one who baptizes (immerses), upon a plank (board; or: plate; platter)." ²⁶ And the king, becoming engulfed with grief (sorrow-stricken), did not want (desire; purpose) to displace her (to upset her; to set her aside; to thwart, reject, refuse or repudiate her; perhaps = disappoint or disregard her) because of the oaths and those still reclining (lying back) [while dining with him]. (or: And the king becoming greatly pained because of the vows...) ²⁷ So the king immediately issued the order, sending off a [soldier of his personal] guard (one who also acted as a sentinel, a spy or an executioner) to bring his head. ²⁸ And going off, he beheaded him within the prison (or: jail) then brought his head upon a plank (board; plate; platter) and gave it to the maiden (young woman), and then the young maiden gave it to her mother. ²⁹ Then his disciples, upon hearing of it, came, lifted up and carried away his corpse, then placed it within a memorial tomb. ³⁰ And those sent off on the mission (the representatives) were in turn gathered together to Jesus and reported back to Him everything (or: all things) – as many things as they did, and whatever they taught. ³¹ Now because of the many people constantly coming and going, [there was] not yet even a good opportunity or situation to eat. So He then says to them, "You men yourselves, come on, privately, into a place where we can be alone (an uninhabited, isolated, desolate place) and rest up a little (briefly soothe and refresh yourselves)." ³² And so they went away, in the boat, into an isolated and uninhabited place (or: a place in the wilderness), privately. ³³ But people saw them going away, and many folks learned (came to know) of it and ran together there, on foot, from all the towns (or: cities) and went ahead, [some arriving] before them. ³⁴ Upon getting out [of the boat], Jesus saw a large crowd and was at once moved in His inner being (intestines and internal organs) and compassion was extended upon them, because they were (continued being) like sheep not having a shepherd, so He at once began (started) to continue teaching them many things. ³⁵ Now it was happening that much of the day was already passed when His disciples, coming toward Him, began saying, "The place is isolated and desolate, and the hour [is] already late. ³⁶ "Release and dismiss them [i.e., the crowd] so that, upon going off (away) into the fields (= small farms) and villages round about, they can buy something for themselves [and] can eat." ³⁷ Now, upon considering, He said to them, "You, yourselves, give them [something] to eat." And so they are then saying to Him, " [Then] going off, we should buy two hundred denarii [worth] of bread (= 200 day's pay for a laborer), and then we will proceed giving [it] to them to eat!" ³⁸ But He now says to them, "How many loaves of bread do you folks presently have? Go and see." And so, coming to know (= when they found out), they are then saying, "Five, plus two fishes." ³⁹ So He gave instructions to them, arranging for everyone to recline (lie back) upon the green grass, in groups for [eating and] drinking together (or: mess-party by mess-party; company by company). ⁴⁰ And so they fell back (= laid back or reclined) plot by plot (or: similar to garden beds) [in groups] by hundreds and by fifties. [comment: = an organized mass of people] ⁴¹ Then receiving and taking the five loaves of bread and the two fishes, He, while looking up into the heaven (or: the sky and atmosphere), He spoke words of wellness and ease (or: He blessed) and broke down the loaves (or: cakes) into pieces and began giving [them] to the [other: MSS add: His] disciples so that they could place [them] beside the people. And the two fishes He parted and divided to all (or: for and among everyone). ⁴² So they all ate and were fed (literally: pastured) until satisfied (or: gorged). ⁴³ Then they [i.e., the disciples] picked up [the] fragments ([left over] results of the breaking the loaves into pieces) – twelve wicker food baskets filled full – as well as from the fishes. ⁴⁴ Now those then eating the loaves of bread were (= numbered) five thousand males (or: men). ⁴⁵ Then without delay (straightway) He compelled His disciples to step into the boat and to get under way in proceeding (going on ahead) unto the other side (= the opposite shore), toward Bethsaida, while He Himself continues to release and dismiss the crowd. ⁴⁶ And upon making arrangements and saying good-bye to them, He went off into the mountain (or: the hill country) to pray. ⁴⁷ By now it was becoming evening, [and] the boat was still in the middle of the sea (or: lake) – yet He continued being alone, upon the land. ⁴⁸ And seeing them being continuously tested (having the touchstone applied; being distressed; or, as a middle: = exerting themselves) within the midst of the constant driving [of the storm] and the need to be continuously rowing – for the wind continued being hostile and contrary, blowing in the opposite direction against them – He proceeded to come towards them, at about [the] fourth watch of the night (between three and six A.M.), progressively walking along upon the sea (or: lake). Now He had been intending to go past them (or: to pass them by; to go by alongside of them), ⁴⁹ yet those having seen Him continuously walking around upon the sea (or: lake) suppose that it is the effect of an apparition (or: presume that He is a phantom or a ghost; thought that it is the result of something being made visible) and they cry out loud (or: let out a shriek) because they all saw Him and were shaken (troubled; disturbed; unsettled; agitated). ⁵⁰ So He immediately speaks (or: spoke) with them, and continues saying to them, "Take courage, and continue being bold and confident! I am (or: I am Being; I am continuous Existence; or: = It is I)! Stop being afraid (or: Do not continue to be fearful)." ⁵¹ Then He stepped up toward them and climbed into the boat – and the wind at once subsided (grew weary and abated; suffered exhaustion and flagged). At this, within and among themselves, they became extremely astounded [other MSS add: from the extraordinary situation] and continued, as it were, standing outside themselves in amazement and kept on marveling with admiration. ⁵² You see, they had not put the pieces together on the [situation of] the loaves of bread, so as to understand or grasp the meaning, but to the contrary, their heart (= the core condition of the group) was continuing being in the condition of having been petrified (made to be a stony concretion; or: made thick and hardened like calloused skin; or: = [their minds] were closed). ⁵³ And upon piercing and driving right through [the sea] and passing across onto the land, they came into Genneesaret then were anchored (or: moored) nearby (= near the shore). [note: the Dead Sea scroll Mark fragment 7Q5 omits "onto the land"] ⁵⁴ Then after their disembarking from the boat, the people – at once recognizing Him – ⁵⁵ hurried (ran) around (or: about) that whole area (district; region) and started (began) to progressively carry about on cots (mats; pallets) those folks having [it] badly (= having an illness or ailment) [to] where they had been hearing that He at present is (= was at that time). ⁵⁶ So wherever He kept on going His way and entering into villages, or into cities, or into farming districts, they kept on placing the sick (weak; infirm; feeble) folks in the midst of the marketplaces, and they repeatedly called Him to their sides for help so that they could touch [Him] – even if just the ritual fringe of His cloak (or: robe). And as many as did touch [other MSS: were touching] it (or: that pertaining to Him; or, as an adverb: in that very place) were proceeding to be healed (or: kept on, one by one, being delivered, made whole, saved and restored to their original condition and state of being).