Matthew 14
1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
Just then Herod, the Tetrarch, heard of Jesus’ fame, and said to his courtiers.
2 and said to his servants, This is John the baptist: he is risen from the dead, and because of this these works of power display their force in him.
"This man is Johnthe Baptist; he is risen from the dead. That is why miraculous powers are working through him."
3 For Herod had seized John, and had bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias the wife of Philip his brother.
For Herod had apprehended John, shackled him, and thrust him into prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
4 For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
because Johnkept telling him, "It is not right for you to have her."
5 And [while] desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.
And although he wished to kill John, he feared the people, for they considered Johna prophet.
6 But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod;
But when Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company,
7 whereupon he promised with oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.
and so pleased Herod that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for.
8 But she, being set on by her mother, says, Give me here upon a dish the head of John the baptist.
So, prompted by her mother, the girl said, "Give me at once, upon a dish, the head of Johnthe Baptist."
9 And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with [him], he commanded [it] to be given.
The king was displeased because of this, but because of his oaths and his guests he ordered it to be given her.
10 And he sent and beheaded John in the prison;
He sent and beheaded Johnin prison;
11 and his head was brought upon a dish, and was given to the damsel, and she carried [it] to her mother.
the head was brought on a dish, and given to the young girl, who took it to her mother.
12 And his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and came and brought word to Jesus.
Then John’s disciples went and removed his body, and came and told Jesus.
13 And Jesus, having heard it, went away thence by ship to a desert place apart. And the crowds having heard [of it] followed him on foot from the cities.
When Jesus heard it he went away privately by boat to a lonely spot; but the crowds heard about it, and followed him on foot from the cities.
14 And going out he saw a great crowd, and was moved with compassion about them, and healed their infirm.
So when he landed he saw a great multitude, and felt compassion for them, and healed their sick.
15 But when even was come, his disciples came to him saying, The place is desert, and [much of] the [day] time already gone by; dismiss the crowds, that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.
As twilight fell, his disciples came to him and said. "This is a lonely spot, and the day is far spent; send the crowds away, so that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food."
16 But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go: give ye them to eat.
"They need not go away," said Jesus, "do you, yourselves, give them something to eat."
17 But they say to him, We have not here save five loaves and two fishes.
"We have nothing here," they replied, "except five loaves and two fishes."
18 And he said, Bring them here to me.
"Bring them here to me," said Jesus.
19 And having commanded the crowds to recline upon the grass, having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed: and having broken the loaves, he gave [them] to the disciples, and the disciples [gave them] to the crowds.
Then he told the people to sit down on the grass, and after taking the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven and blessed them. Then he broke the loaves and handed them to the disciples, and the disciples handed them to the crowds.
20 And all ate and were filled, and they took up what was over and above of fragments twelve hand-baskets full.
And they all ate and were fully satisfied, and they took up of the fragments that remained, twelve basketfuls.
21 But those that had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
22 And immediately he compelled the disciples to go on board ship, and to go on before him to the other side, until he should have dismissed the crowds.
Then he made his disciples get aboard the boat and precede him to the other side, while he sent away the crowds.
23 And having dismissed the crowds, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when even was come, he was alone there,
After he had sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountain alone, to pray. When night came he was there alone.
24 but the ship was already in the middle of the sea tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
But the boat was already a long way from shore, buffeted by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
25 But in the fourth watch of the night he went off to them, walking on the sea.
And in the fourth watch of the night he came toward them, walking upon the sea,
26 And the disciples, seeing him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, It is an apparition. And they cried out through fear.
but when the disciples saw him walking upon the sea, they were terrified. "It is a phantom," they said, and cried out for fear.
27 But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is I: be not afraid.
But at once Jesus spoke to them, "Courage," he said, "it is I. Fear not."
28 And Peter answering him said, Lord, if it be thou, command me to come to thee upon the waters.
Peter answered, "Master, if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."
29 And he said, Come. And Peter, having descended from the ship, walked upon the waters to go to Jesus.
"Come," said Jesus. Then Peter got down from the boat and walked on the water to go to Jesus.
30 But seeing the wind strong he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and as he began to sink, he cried out, "Master, save me!"
31 And immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught hold of him, and says to him, O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?
At once Jesus stretched out his hand and caught hold of him, saying to him. "O little faith! What made you doubt?"
32 And when they had gone up into the ship, the wind fell.
Then as they climbed into the boat the wind grew weary,
33 But those in the ship came and did homage to him, saying, Truly thou art God's Son.
and the men in the boat fell upon their knees before him, saying, "You are, indeed, the Son of God."
34 And having crossed over they came to the land of Gennesaret.
Then they crossed over and came to land at Gennesaret;
35 And when the men of that place recognised him, they sent to that whole country around, and they brought to him all that were ill,
and when the men of that country recognized him, they sent into all the country round about, and brought to him all the sick,
36 and besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment; and as many as touched were made thoroughly well.
and kept begging him to let them touch the tassel of his cloak - and all who touched were completely cured.
