Dat time, King Herod, he wen steal his brudda Philipʼs wife Herodias, an marry her. But John Da Baptiza Guy stay telling him, “You not suppose to steal yoa bruddaʼs wife.” So Herod wen bus John an throw him in jail. Herodias stay nuha wit John, an wen like kill him, but she no can. Herod, he scared John, az why. He know dat John one guy who everytime do da right ting, cuz he all out fo God. Dass why Herod no let nobody hurt John. Wen Herod wen listen to John, he come all mix up, but still yet he like listen to him. An den, Herodʼs birfday time wen come. Herod wen go throw one big lu‛au. He wen tell all da high makamaka guys from his palace, da army officers, an all da leada guys from Galilee fo come. Herodiasʼs girl wen come inside da place an dance, an Herod an all da odda guys wen like da dance. So King Herod tell da girl, “Eh, wateva you like, I swear to God I goin give um to you. I even give you half a everyting I get cuz I da king!” She wen go out an aks her mudda, “Wat I goin aks fo?” An da mudda wen tell her, “Go aks fo John Da Baptiza Guyʼs head!” So da girl wen go inside real fast by da king an tell him, “I like you give me John Da Baptiza Guyʼs head on top one big plate right now!” Da king wen come real sorry. But cuz he wen swear to God in front all his friends, he neva like say no. So right den an dea he tell da guard fo go cut off Johnʼs head an bring um. Da guy wen go cut off his head inside da jail, an bring um on top da big plate, an give um to da girl. An she wen give um to her mudda. Den da guys John wen teach, dey hear bout dat, an dey come, an take his body an put um inside one tomb. Latas King Herod hear bout all da stuff Jesus stay doing, cuz everybody wen hear bout him. Some peopo was saying, “John Da Baptiza Guy wen come back alive. Dass why dis guy Jesus get power inside him fo do all dis awesome kine stuff.” Some odda peopo wen say, “Nah, he Elijah.” An odda peopo wen say, “He one nodda talka fo God, jalike da guys who wen talk fo God long time ago.” But wen King Herod hear dat, he say, “Eh, I wen tell my guys fo go chop off Johnʼs head. But now he stay come back alive!” Jesus Feed Five Tousand Guys
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes the actions of Jesus' disciples who were able to cast out demons and heal sick people by anointing them with oil. It shows their authority in performing miracles as followers of Jesus.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had a special power to help your friends when they're feeling really bad, like casting away scary monsters or making boo-boos go away just by putting some magic lotion on them. That's what Jesus' helpers could do!
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Gospel of Mark, written around AD 65-70, aimed at a broad audience to spread the message of Jesus’ ministry and miracles. The use of oil for healing was common in Jewish culture as both a remedy and a symbol of God’s blessings.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this verse can remind us that faith communities have the power to heal not just physical ailments but also emotional wounds through support and prayer, showing compassion similar to Jesus' disciples.
While oil isn't necessary for healing, it can be a symbolic act within Christian communities, representing prayer and faith in God's power to heal.
What does 'anointed with oil' mean in this context?
Anointing with oil symbolizes the application of divine grace or blessing, often used as part of healing rituals in both ancient Jewish practices and early Christianity.
How did Jesus’ disciples cast out devils?
The text implies that through faith and the authority granted by Jesus, his disciples could perform exorcisms to remove evil spirits from people who were possessed.
What's the connection between anointing with oil and healing in Mark 6:13?
Anointing with oil was a practical and symbolic act that demonstrated faith in God’s power to heal, both physically and spiritually, as shown by the disciples' actions.