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28. And he beheaded him in prison, and he brought his head on a platter. And he gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it her mother.
28. And he beheaded him in prison, and he brought his head on a platter. And he gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it her mother.
St. Mark 6 tells some of Jesus' miracles and teachings, including his visit to his hometown of Nazareth, where he is not well received. Jesus sends the disciples on mission and feeds a multitude of five thousand people with only five loaves and two fish. It also walks over the waters and heals many sick.
John 14:12: "In fact, indeed, I say unto you that he who believes in me will also do the works I do and others will do, because I go to the Father." This verse relates to the miracles of Jesus in St. Mark 6, as it highlights the promise that their followers can also do works as great as yours.
Romans 10:17: "Therefore faith is by listening, and hearing the word of Christ." This verse relates to Jesus' teaching in St. Mark 6, for it emphasizes the importance of listening to the Word of Christ and having faith in it to receive its benefits.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not stir in your own understanding. Recognizes Him in all your ways, and he will straighten your paths." This verse relates to the episode in which Jesus walks over the waters and Peter drists. He recalls that we must trust God at all times and that He will guide us on the right path.
2 Corinthians 9:8: "And God is powerful to make all grace abound in you, that, always having, in everything, all sufficiency, abound in every good work." This verse relates to the diet of the multitude of five thousand people in St. Mark 6, as it highlights God's ability to abundantly provide for all our needs.
James 5:14-15: "Is anyone among you sick? Call the elders of the Church, and pray upon him, anointing him with olive oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him; And if you have committed sins, you will be forgiven. " This verse relates to the healing of the sick in St. Mark 6, as it emphasizes the importance of prayer and faith in the pursuit of healing and restoration of health.
“Jesus e a sua alma devem cultivar a vinha de comum acordo.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
