## And it happened that ##

This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.

## as he was praying ##

This refers to Jesus.

## praying alone ##

The disciples were with Jesus, but he was praying personally and privately by himself.

## And answering, they said ##

"And they answered him by saying"

## John the Baptist ##

Some languages may prefer to add "Some say you are John the Baptist."

## from ancient times ##

"who lived a very long time ago"

## has risen again ##

"has come back to life"