Matthew 14
1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard what Jesus was doing
In that time, Herod the Tetrarch heard the news about Jesus.
2 and he told his servants, “He must be John the Baptist resurrected from the dead, and that's why he has such powers!”
And he said to his servants: “This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead, and that is why miracles are at work in him.”
3 Herod had detained John, and had him put in chains and imprisoned on account of Herodias, the wife of Philip, his brother.
For Herod had apprehended John, and bound him, and put him in prison, because of Herodias, the wife of his brother.
4 For John had told him, “It's not legal for you to marry her.”
For John was telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
5 Herod wanted to kill John but he was afraid of the people's reaction for they considered John a prophet.
And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.
6 However, on Herod's birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for the party, and Herod was delighted with her.
Then, on Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced in their midst, and it pleased Herod.
7 So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she wanted.
And so he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask of him.
8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a plate the head of John the Baptist.”
But, having been advised by her mother, she said, “Give me here, on a platter, the head of John the Baptist.”
9 Then the king regretted the promise he had made, but because of the oaths he'd made in front of his dinner guests, he gave the order to do it.
And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who sat at table with him, he ordered it to be given.
10 The order was passed on and John was beheaded in prison.
And he sent and beheaded John in prison.
11 John's head was brought on a plate and given to the girl, who took it to her mother.
And his head was brought on a platter, and it was given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
12 John's disciples came and took the body, and buried him. Then they went and told Jesus.
And his disciples approached and took the body, and they buried it. And arriving, they reported it to Jesus.
13 When Jesus heard the news he went away by boat to a quiet place to be alone, but when the crowds learned where he was, they followed him on foot from the towns.
When Jesus had heard it, he withdrew from there by boat, to a deserted place by himself. And when the crowds had heard of it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
14 When Jesus got out of the boat and saw the huge crowds, he was full of sympathy for them, and healed their sick.
And going out, he saw a great multitude, and he took pity on them, and he cured their sick.
15 As evening came the disciples went up to him and said, “This place is miles from anywhere and it's getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”
And when evening had arrived, his disciples approached him, saying: “This is a deserted place, and the hour has now passed. Dismiss the crowds, so that, by going into the towns, they may buy food for themselves.”
16 But Jesus told them, “They don't need to leave. You give them something to eat!”
But Jesus said to them: “They have no need to go. Give them something to eat yourselves.”
17 “All we have here are five loaves and a couple of fish,” they replied.
They answered him, “We have nothing here, except five loaves and two fish.”
18 “Bring them to me,” said Jesus.
He said to them, “Bring them here to me.”
19 He told the crowds to sit down on the grass. Then he took the five loaves and the two fish, looked up to heaven and blessed them. After that he broke the loaves into pieces and gave the bread to the disciples, and the disciples gave it to the crowds.
And when he had ordered the multitude to sit down upon the grass, he took the five loaves and the two fish, and gazing up to heaven, he blessed and broke and gave the bread to the disciples, and then the disciples to the multitudes.
20 Everybody ate until they were full. Then they collected up the leftovers which filled twelve baskets.
And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up the remnants: twelve baskets full of fragments.
21 Some five thousand men ate the food, not counting women and children.
Now the number of those who ate was five thousand men, besides women and children.
22 Right after this he made the disciples get into the boat and go back to the other side of the lake while he sent the crowds on their way.
And Jesus promptly compelled his disciples to climb into the boat, and to precede him in crossing the sea, while he dismissed the crowds.
23 After he'd sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountains to pray. Evening came and he was there all alone.
And having dismissed the multitude, he ascended alone onto a mountain to pray. And when evening arrived, he was alone there.
24 By now the boat was a long way out from land, being pounded by the waves because the wind was blowing against it.
But in the midst of the sea, the boat was being tossed about by the waves. For the wind was against them.
25 About 3 a.m. Jesus caught up with them, walking on the sea.
Then, in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them, walking upon the sea.
26 When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified. They screamed out in fear, “It's a ghost!”
And seeing him walking upon the sea, they were disturbed, saying: “It must be an apparition.” And they cried out, because of fear.
27 But immediately Jesus said to them, “Don't worry, it's me! Don't be afraid!”
And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: “Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.”
28 “Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come over to you, walking on the water,” Peter replied.
Then Peter responded by saying, “Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you over the waters.”
29 “Come on then,” said Jesus. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water towards Jesus.
And he said, “Come.” And Peter, descending from the boat, walked over the water, so as to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw how strong the wind was, he became scared, and started to sink. “Lord! Save me!” he cried out.
Yet truly, seeing that the wind was strong, he was afraid. And as he began to sink, he cried out, saying: “Lord, save me.”
31 Immediately Jesus reached out and grabbed hold of him, and said, “You have such little trust in me. Why did you doubt?”
And immediately Jesus extended his hand and took hold of him. And he said to him, “O little in faith, why did you doubt?”
32 When they got into the boat, the wind died down,
And when they had ascended into the boat, the wind ceased.
33 and those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “You really are the Son of God!”
Then those who were in the boat drew near and adored him, saying: “Truly, you are the Son of God.”
34 After crossing the lake they arrived at Gennesaret.
And having crossed the sea, they arrived in the land of Genesaret.
35 When the people there realized Jesus was there, they let everyone in the whole area know. They brought all who were sick to him,
And when the men of that place had recognized him, they sent into all that region, and they brought to him all who had maladies.
36 and pleaded with him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak. Everyone that touched him was healed.
And they petitioned him, so that they might touch even the hem of his garment. And as many as touched it were made whole.
