Matthew 14
1 In that season, heard Herod the tetrarch, the fame of Jesus:
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
2 and he said unto his servants—This, is John the Immerser, —he hath arisen from the dead, for this cause, are the powers working mightily within him.
and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
3 For, Herod, seizing John, had bound him, and, in prison, put him away, —because of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother;
Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
4 for John had been saying to him, It is not allowed thee, to have her.
because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
5 And desiring, to kill, him, he feared the multitude, because, as a prophet, they held him.
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
6 But, a birthday feast of Herod taking place, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod;
On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
7 wherefore, with an oath, he promised to give her, whatsoever she should ask for herself;
so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
8 and, she, being led on by her mother, —Give me (saith she) here, upon a charger, the head of John the Immerser.
Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
9 And the king, though grieved, yet, because of the oaths and the guests, ordered it to be given;
The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
10 and sent and beheaded John in the prison.
and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
11 And his head was brought upon a charger, and given unto the maiden, and she brought it to her mother.
John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
12 And his disciples, going near, bare away the corpse, and buried him, and came and brought tidings unto Jesus.
Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.
13 And Jesus, hearing it, retired from thence in a boat, into a desert place, apart, —and the multitudes, hearing of it, followed him on foot from the cities.
When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.
14 And, coming forth, he saw a great multitude, —and was moved with compassion over them, and cured their sick.
When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
15 And, evening, arriving, the disciples came unto him, saying—The place is, a desert, and, the hour, hath already passed, —dismiss the multitudes, that they may go away into the villages, and buy themselves food.
When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
16 But, Jesus, said unto them, No need, have they to go away, —give, ye, them to eat.
“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
17 But, they, say unto him—We have nothing here, save five loaves and two fishes.
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
18 But, he, said—Bring, them, to me, here.
“Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.
19 And, giving orders that the multitudes should recline upon the grass, —taking the five loaves and the two fishes, —looking up into the heaven, he blessed; and, breaking, gave, the disciples, the loaves, and the disciples unto the multitude.
And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
20 And they did all eat, and were filled, —and they took up the remainder of the broken pieces, twelve baskets, full.
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
21 And, they who did eat, were about five thousand, men, besides women and children.
About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children.
22 And [straightway] constrained he the disciples to enter into a boat, and be going before him unto the other side, while he dismissed the multitudes.
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.
23 And, dismissing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain, apart, to pray, —and when, evening, came, alone, was he, there.
After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,
24 Now, the boat, still many furlongs from the land, was holding off, being distressed by the waves, —for, the wind, was, contrary.
but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
25 And, in the fourth watch of the night, he came unto them, walking upon the sea.
During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.
26 And, the disciples, seeing him, upon the lake walking, were troubled, —saying—It is, a ghost; and, by reason of their fear, they cried out.
When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.
27 And, straightway, Jesus spake unto them, saying—Take courage! it is, I,—be not afraid.
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
28 And, making answer, Peter said unto him, —Lord! if it is, thou, bid me come unto thee, upon the waters.
“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”
29 And, he, said—Come! And, descending from the boat, Peter walked upon the waters, and came unto Jesus.
“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
30 But, seeing the wind, he was affrighted, and, beginning to sink, cried out, saying—Lord! save me!
But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31 And, straightway, Jesus, stretching forth his hand, laid hold upon him and saith unto him—O little-of-faith! why didst thou doubt?
Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”
32 And, when they came up into the boat, the wind abated.
And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.
33 And, they in the boat, bowed down to him, saying—Truly, God’s Son, thou art!
Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”
34 And, going across, they came up the land, into Gennesaret.
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
35 And, recognizing him, the men of that place, sent out into all that region, and they brought unto him all who were sick;
And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him
36 and were beseeching [him], that they might, only, touch the border of his mantle, and, as many as touched, were made quite well.
and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.
