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Jesus of Nazareth, A Biography, by John Mark by Unknown
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And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green
grass. And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. 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. And they did all eat, and were filled. And they took up twelve
baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. And they that did
eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.

And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and
to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the
people. And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to
pray. And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea,
and he alone on the land. 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.
But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a
spirit, and cried out: 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."

And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they
were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. For they
considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret,
and drew to the shore. And when they were come out of the ship,
straightway they knew him, and ran through that whole region round
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