8. others were saying, “Elijah has appeared”; still others, “One of the ancient prophets has arisen.”
9. But Herod said, “John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see him.
10. When the apostles returned, they explained to him what they had done. He took them and withdrew in private to a town called Bethsaida.
11. The crowds, meanwhile, learned of this and followed him. He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed to be cured.
12. As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve approached him and said, “Dismiss the crowd so that they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging and provisions; for we are in a deserted place here.”