Now it came about that while the people came pushing to be near him, and to have knowledge of the word of God, he was by a wide stretch of water named Gennesaret;

And he came down quickly, and took him into his house with joy.

For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.

David himself gives him the name of Lord; and how then is he his son? And the common people gave ear to him gladly.

He was a burning and shining light, and for a time you were ready to be happy in his light.

Waiting

Happy is the man who gives ear to me, watching at my doors day by day, keeping his place by the pillars of my house.

So, straight away, I sent for you; and you have done well to come. And now, we are all present before God, ready to give attention to all the things which the Lord has given you to say.

General references

And when Jesus had gone over again in the boat to the other side, a great number of people came to him: and he was by the sea.