King James Version, Updated™

KJV:   1 And he went out from thence, and came into his own country ; and his disciples follow him.

KJVu: 1 He went out from there, and came to his own country , and his disciples followed him.

KJV:   2 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?

KJVu: 2 When the sabbath day came, he began to teach in the synagogue ; and many hearing him were astonished, saying, "From where has this man learned these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to him, that even such mighty works are performed by his hands?

Notes: "Wrought" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1096 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "of miracles to be performed, wrought: διά τῶν χειρῶν τίνος, Mark 6:2; διά τίνος, Acts 2:43; Acts 4:16, 30; Acts 12:9; ὑπό τίνος, Luke 9:7."

KJV:   3 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.

KJVu: 3 Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, Joses, Juda, and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? " And they were offended at him.

KJV:   4 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.

KJVu: 4 But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house. "

Notes: "Kin" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4773 with a Strong’s definition of "congenital, akin to, subst. a kinsman, relative."

KJV:   5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

KJVu: 5 And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people, and healed them.

KJV:   6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

KJVu: 6 He was amazed because of their unbelief. And he went around the villages, teaching.

KJV:   7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two ; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

KJVu: 7 He called the 12, and began to send them out two by two , and gave them power over unclean spirits;

KJV:   8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse :

KJVu: 8 He commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a staff; no food pouch, no bread, no money in their purse ,

KJV:   9 But be shod with sandals ; and not put on two coats.

KJVu: 9 but put on sandals , and do not put on two coats.

Notes: "Shod" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5265 with a Strong’s definition of "put on, put on shoes -|- From hupo and deo; to bind under one’s feet, i.e. Put on shoes or sandals — bind on, (be) shod."

KJV:   10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.

KJVu: 10 He also said to them, "In whatever place YOU enter a house, there remain until YOU depart from that place.

Notes: "Abide" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3306 with a Strong’s definition of "to stay, abide, remain."

KJV:   11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when YOU 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.

KJVu: 11 And whoever shall not receive YOU, nor hear YOU, when YOU depart there, shake off the dust under YOUR feet for a testimony against them. Truly, I say to YOU, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. "

KJV:   12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

KJVu: 12 So they went out, and preached that men should repent.

KJV:   13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

KJVu: 13 They cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

KJV:   14 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.

KJVu: 14 King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad ,) and he said, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth in him. "

KJV:   15 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

KJVu: 15 Others said, "That it is Elijah." And others said, "That it is a prophet, or like one of the prophets. "

KJV:   16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded : he is risen from the dead.

KJVu: 16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, "It is John, whom I beheaded ; he is risen from the dead. "

KJV:   17 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.

KJVu: 17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold of John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip’s wife , for he had married her.

KJV:   18 For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.

KJVu: 18 For John had said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife. "

KJV:   19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him ; but she could not:

KJVu: 19 Therefore Herodias had a grudge against him, and would have killed him ; but she could not;

Notes: "Quarrel" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1758 with a Strong’s definition of "to hold in or upon, to ensnare, by implication to keep a grudge."

KJV:   20 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.

KJVu: 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and a holy man, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

KJV:   21 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;

KJVu: 21 Then when an opportune day came, Herod on his birthday made a feast for his lords, high captains, and chief men of Galilee;

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KJV:   22 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.

KJVu: 22 When the daughter of Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, "Ask me whatever you desire, and I will give it to you."

Notes: "Damsel" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2877 with a Strong’s definition of "girl."

KJV:   23 And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.

KJVu: 23 And he swore to her, "Whatever you shall ask me, I will give it to you, up to half of my kingdom. "

KJV:   24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.

KJVu: 24 She went out, and said to her mother, "What shall I ask? " And she said, "The head of John the Baptist. "

KJV:   25 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.

KJVu: 25 She came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, saying, "I desire that you give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter."

Notes: "By And By" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1824 with a Strong’s definition of "at once, forthwith."

KJV:   26 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.

KJVu: 26 The king was exceedingly sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for the sakes of those who sat with him, he would not reject her.

KJV:   27 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought : and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

KJVu: 27 So immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought ; and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

KJV:   28 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.

KJVu: 28 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.

KJV:   29 And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

KJVu: 29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

KJV:   30 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

KJVu: 30 The apostles gathered together with Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

KJV:   31 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.

KJVu: 31 And he said to them, "Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place, and rest a while ;" for there were many coming and going, and they had no opportunity even to eat.

Notes: "Leisure" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2119 with a Strong’s definition of "To have an opportunity, to be timely, to be convenient."

KJV:   32 And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.

KJVu: 32 So they departed to a deserted place by ship to be by themselves.

Notes: "Privately" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2596 with a with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "alone (by himself)."

KJV:   33 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.

KJVu: 33 The people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran there on foot out of all cities, and preceded them, and came together to him.

Notes: "Outwent" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4281 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "precede, go before, pass on. -|- From pro and erchomai (including its alternate); to go onward, precede (in place or time) — go before (farther, forward), outgo, pass on."

KJV:   34 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.

KJVu: 34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw many 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.

KJV:   35 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:

KJVu: 35 When it was late in the day, his disciples came to him, and said, "This is a deserted place, and now the time is late in the day.

Notes: "Far Spent, Far Passed " highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4183 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "of a late hour of the day."

KJV:   36 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.

KJVu: 36 Send them away, so that they may go into the surrounding country, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread , for they have nothing to eat. "

Notes: "Round About" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2945 with a Strong’s definition of "around, round about, surrounding."

KJV:   37 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?

KJVu: 37 He answered and said to them, "YOU give them something to eat. " And they said to him, "Shall we go and buy 200 pennyworth of bread, and give them something to eat? "

KJV:   38 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.

KJVu: 38 He said to them, "How many loaves do YOU have? Go and see. " And when they knew, they said, "Five, and two fish."

KJV:   39 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.

KJVu: 39 He commanded them to make them all sit down in groups on the green grass.

Notes: "Companies" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4849 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "group, party, company -|- Neuter of a derivative of the alternate of sumpino; a drinking-party ("symposium"), i.e. (by extension) a room of guests — company."

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

KJVu: 40 So they sat down in ranks, by 100s, and by 50s.

KJV:   41 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.

KJVu: 41 When he had 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 before them; and the two fish he divided among them all.

KJV:   42 And they did all eat, and were filled.

KJVu: 42 And they all ate, and were filled.

KJV:   43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

KJVu: 43 They took up 12 baskets full of the fragments, and of the fish.

KJV:   44 And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.

KJVu: 44 And those who ate the loaves were about 5,000 men.

KJV:   45 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

KJVu: 45 When he sent them away, he departed onto a mountain to pray.

KJV:   46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

KJVu: 46 When he sent them away, he departed onto a mountain to pray.

KJV:   47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

KJVu: 47 And when evening came, the ship was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land.

Notes: "Midst" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3319 with a Strong’s definition of "Middle, midst, among."

KJV:   48 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.

KJVu: 48 And he saw them distressed in rowing , for 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 by them.

Notes: "Toiling" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G928 with a Strong’s definition of "Passive to be harassed, distressed; of those who at sea are struggling with a head wind, Mark 6:48; of a ship tossed by the waves, Matthew 14:24. (In Greek writings from Herodotus down. Often in O. T. Apocrypha.)"

KJV:   49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out :

KJVu: 49 But when they saw him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a spirit, and cried out ;

KJV:   50 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.

KJVu: 50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. But immediately he talked with them, and said to them, "Be of good cheer ; it is I; do not be afraid. "

KJV:   51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased : and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

KJVu: 51 And he went up to them into the ship, and the wind ceased ; they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

Notes: "Sore" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3029 with a Strong’s definition of "Very, exceedingly, greatly."

KJV:   52 For they considered not the miracle of the loaves : for their heart was hardened.

KJVu: 52 For they did not consider the miracle of the loaves , for their heart was hardened.

KJV:   53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.

KJVu: 53 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.

Notes: "Passed Over" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1276 with a Strong’s definition of "to cross over."

KJV:   54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,

KJVu: 54 And when they came out of the ship, immediately they knew him,

KJV:   55 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

KJVu: 55 and ran through that whole region around them, and began to carry about on beds those who were sick, where they heard he was.

KJV:   56 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.

KJVu: 56 Wherever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and begged him that they might touch just the border of his garment ; and as many as touched him were healed.

Notes: "Made Whole" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4982 with a Strong’s definition of "To save, to rescue, to deliver, to heal, to preserve."