Mark 6:39-56 ▼

39 And He commanded that all should recline by companies on the grass.

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

41 And, taking the five loaves and two fishes, looking up to Heaven, He blessed, and broke up the loaves, and kept giving to the disciples to set before them; and He divided the two fishes among them all.

42 And they all ate, and were satisfied.

43 And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and from the fishes.

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

45 And straightway He constrained His disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He Himself sendeth the multitude away.

46 And, having taken leave of them, He went away into the mountain to pray.

47 And, when it was evening, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He was alone on the land.

48 And, seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night He cometh to them, walking on the sea; and He wished to pass by them;

49 but, seeing Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and they cried out;

50 for they all saw Him; and were troubled. But he straight-way talked with them, and saith to them, "Be of good courage! it is I, be not afraid."

51 And He went up to them into the boat; and the wind ceased; and they were exceedingly amazed in themselves:

52 for they did not understand concerning the loaves, but their heart was hardened.

53 And, crossing over, they came upon the land to Gennesaret, and anchored there.

54 And, when they came out of the boat, straightway recognizing Him,

55 they ran about that whole country, and began to carry about on beds those who were sick, where they were hearing that He was.

56 And wheresoever He was entering into villages, or into cities, or into the country, they placed the sick in the marketplaces, and were beseeching Him, that they might touch even the border of His garment; and as many as touched were healed.