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.

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:   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 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.