Matthew 14
1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report of Jesus,
And at that time Herod the tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus,
2 and he said to his boys, This is John the immerser. He has risen from the dead, and because of this the powers work in him.
and he said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore miracles are wrought in him.
3 For Herod having arrested John, bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
For Herod having arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison, on account of Herodias the wife of his brother Philip.
4 For John said to him, It is not permitted for thee to have her.
For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
5 And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the multitude because they held him as a prophet.
And wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they esteemed him as a prophet.
6 But Herod's birthday being brought, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
Herod's birthday being celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod;
7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.
consequently with an oath he promised to give to her whatsoever she might ask.
8 And she, having been put forward by her mother, says, Give me here on a platter the head of John the immerser.
And being instigated by her mother, she says, Give me the head of John the Baptist here in a charger.
9 And he became sad, but because of the oaths, and of those dining together, the king commanded it to be given.
And the king was grieved; nevertheless on account of his oaths, and those who were sitting with him, he commanded it to be given.
10 And having sent, he beheaded John in the prison.
And sending, he beheaded John in prison;
11 And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the maiden, and she brought it to her mother.
and his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
12 And after coming, his disciples took up the body and buried it, and having gone, they informed Jesus.
And His disciples, having come, took the body, and buried it; and having come they proclaimed it to Jesus.
13 Now when Jesus heard it, he departed from there in a boat into a desolate place in private. And when the multitudes heard of it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
And Jesus hearing, departed thence in a ship privately into a desert place. And the multitudes hearing, followed Him on foot from the cities.
14 And having come forth, Jesus saw a great multitude, and he felt compassion toward them, and healed the feeble of them.
And Jesus having come out saw a great multitude; and was moved with compassion in their behalf, and healed their sick.
15 And having become evening, his disciples came to him, saying, The place is desolate, and the hour is now past. Send the multitudes away, so that having gone into the villages, they may buy food for themselves.
And it being evening, His disciples came to Him saying, It is a desert place, and the hour is already advanced; therefore send away the multitudes, that they having gone into the villages, may purchase for themselves victuals.
16 But Jesus said to them, They have no need to depart. Give ye them to eat.
And Jesus said to them, They have no need to go away; you give them to eat.
17 And they say to him, We have not here, except five loaves and two fishes.
And they say to Him, We have nothing here except five loaves and two fishes.
18 But he said, Bring them here to me.
And He said, Bring them hither to me.
19 And after commanding the multitudes to sit down on the grass, having taken the five loaves, and the two fishes, having looking up to heaven, he blessed. And having broken them in pieces, he gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.
And commanding the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fishes, looking up to heaven, He blessed them; and breaking, gave the bread to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.
20 And they all ate, and were filled. And they took up that which remained of the fragments, twelve baskets full.
And all ate, and were filled: and they took up the remainder of the fragments twelve baskets full.
21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
And the men eating were about five thousand, besides women and children.
22 And straightaway Jesus compelled the disciples to enter into the boat, and to go ahead of him to the other side, until he would dismiss the multitudes.
And Jesus immediately constrained His disciples to embark into the ship and go before Him to the other side, until he can send away the multitudes.
23 And having dismissed the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain in private to pray. And having become evening, he was there alone.
And having dismissed the multitudes He went up into the mountain alone, to pray. And it being evening He was there alone.
24 But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, being buffeted by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
And the ship was already midsea, laboring by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking upon the sea.
And at the fourth watch of the night, He came to them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost, and they cried out from fear.
And the disciples seeing Him walking on the sea, were afrighted, saying, It is a specter; and they cried out from fear.
27 But straightaway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Cheer up. It is I, fear not.
And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; I am here; fear not.
28 And having answered him, Peter said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come to thee on the waters.
And Peter responding said, Lord, if thou art there, command me to come to thee on the waters.
29 And he said, Come. And having come down from the boat, Peter walked upon the water to go to Jesus.
And He said, Come. And Peter having come down from the ship, walked on the waters, and came toward Jesus.
30 But seeing the boisterous wind, he was afraid, and having begun to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.
And seeing the wind strong, became alarmed; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.
31 And straightaway having stretched forth his hand, Jesus took hold of him, and says to him, O thou of little faith, why did thou doubt?
And Jesus immediately reaching out His hand, received him, and says to him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32 And when they entered into the boat, the wind ceased.
And they having come into the ship, the wind ceased.
33 And those who came in the boat worshiped him, saying, Thou really are the Son of God.
And those in the ship having come worshiped Him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God.
34 And when they crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
And crossing over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
35 And when they recognized him, the men of that place sent into that whole region round about, and brought to him all those faring badly.
And the men of that place recognizing Him, sent into all the surrounding country and brought to Him all the sick;
36 And they besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment. And as many as touched were healed.
and they continued to intreat Him that they should only touch the hem of His garment: and so many as touched were thoroughly saved.
