Matthew 14
1 At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,
About that time Herod the Tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
2 and said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him."
and he said to his courtiers, "This is John the Baptist: he has come back to life--and that is why these miraculous Powers are working in him."
3 For Herod had arrested John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
For Herod had arrested John, and had put him in chains, and imprisoned him, for the sake of Herodias his brother Philip's wife,
4 For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
because John had persistently said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
5 And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd because they regarded him as a prophet.
And he would have liked to put him to death, but was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a Prophet.
6 But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before all the company, and so pleased Herod
7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.
that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked.
8 And she, being prompted by her mother, said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist."
So she, instigated by her mother, said, "Give me here on a dish the head of John the Baptist."
9 And the king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,
The king was deeply vexed, yet because of his repeated oath and of the guests at his table he ordered it to be given her,
10 and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
11 And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the young woman: and she brought it to her mother.
The head was brought on a dish and given to the young girl, and she took it to her mother.
12 Then his disciples came, and took the dead body, and buried him; and they went and told Jesus.
Then John's disciples went and removed the body and buried it, and came and informed Jesus.
13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a secluded place to be alone. When the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
Upon receiving these tidings, Jesus went away by boat to an uninhabited and secluded district; but the people heard of it and followed Him in crowds from the towns by land.
14 And he went out, and he saw a large crowd, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.
So Jesus went out and saw an immense multitude, and felt compassion for them, and cured those of them who were out of health.
15 Now when evening had come, the disciples came to him, saying, "This place is desolate, and the hour is already late. Send the crowds away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food."
But when evening was come, the disciples came to Him and said, "This is an uninhabited place, and the best of the day is now gone; send the people away to go into the villages and buy something to eat."
16 But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat."
"They need not go away," replied Jesus; "you yourselves must give them something to eat."
17 And they told him, "We only have here five loaves and two fish."
"We have nothing here," they said, "but five loaves and a couple of fish."
18 So he said, "Bring them here to me."
"Bring them here to me," He said,
19 Then he commanded the crowds to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the crowds.
and He told all the people to sit down on the grass. Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and after looking up to heaven and blessing them, He broke up the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples distributed them to the people.
20 And they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.
So all ate, and were fully satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they gathered up, filling twelve baskets.
21 Now those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Those who had eaten were about 5,000 adult men, without reckoning women and children.
22 And immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and to go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the crowds away.
Immediately afterwards He made the disciples go on board the boat and cross to the opposite shore, leaving Him to dismiss the people.
23 And after he had sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.
When He had done this, He climbed the hill to pray in solitude. Night came on, and he was there alone.
24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, battered by the waves, for the wind was against it.
Meanwhile the boat was far out on the Lake, buffeted and tossed by the waves, the wind being adverse.
25 And in the watch between three and six in the morning, he came to them, walking on the sea.
But towards daybreak He went to them, walking over the waves.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It's a ghost." and they screamed with fear.
When the disciples saw Him walking on the waves, they were greatly alarmed. "It is a spirit," they exclaimed, and they cried out with terror.
27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up. It is I. Do not be afraid."
But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid."
28 Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters."
"Master," answered Peter, "if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."
29 He said, "Come." Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the water and went toward Jesus.
"Come," said Jesus. Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him.
30 But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he yelled, saying, "Lord, save me."
But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me."
31 Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?"
Instantly Jesus stretched out His hand and caught hold of him, saying to him, "O little faith, why did you doubt?"
32 When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.
So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled;
33 Those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "You are truly the Son of God."
and the men on board fell down before him and said, "You are indeed God's Son."
34 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
When they had quite crossed over, they put ashore at Gennesaret;
35 When the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region, and brought to him all who were sick,
and the men of the place, recognizing Him, sent word into all the country round. So they brought all the sick to Him,
36 and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. And all who touched it were healed.
and they entreated Him that they might but touch the tassel of His outer garment; and all who did so were restored to perfect health.
