Matthew 14
1 At that [very] time heard Herod the tetrarch the news of Jesus
About that time Herod the Tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
2 and he said to the servants of him; This is John the Baptist; he himself is risen from the dead, and because of this the miraculous powers are working 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 having seized John he bound him and in (*o*) prison (put [him] aside *N(k)O*) on account of Herodias the wife of Philip the brother of him.
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 Were saying for John to him; Not it is lawful for you to have her.
because John had persistently said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
5 Although wishing him to kill he feared the multitude because as a prophet him they were holding.
And he would have liked to put him to death, but was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a Prophet.
6 ([The] birthday *N(k)O*) now (having happened *N(k)O*) of Herod danced the daughter of Herodias in the midst and pleased Herod;
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before all the company, and so pleased Herod
7 whereupon with oath he promised to her to give whatever (if *NK(o)*) she shall ask.
that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked.
8 And having been urged on by the mother of her; do give to me she says 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 (being grieved *N(k)O*) the king on account of (now *k*) the oaths and those reclining 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 having sent beheaded John in the prison.
and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
11 And was brought the head of him on a platter and was given to the girl, and she brought [it] to the mother of her.
The head was brought on a dish and given to the young girl, and she took it to her mother.
12 And having come the disciples of him took the (body *N(k)O*) and buried (it, *N(k)O*) and having come they told Jesus.
Then John's disciples went and removed the body and buried it, and came and informed Jesus.
13 (and *k*) Having heard (now *no*) Jesus withdrew from there by boat to a secluded place apart [on his] own. And having heard [of it] the crowds followed Him on foot from the towns.
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 having gone out (Jesus *k*) He saw great a crowd and was moved with compassion toward (them *N(k)O*) and healed the sick of them.
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 Evening now having come they came to Him the disciples (of him *k*) saying; Desolate is this place, and the time already is gone by; do dismiss the crowds that having gone into the villages they may buy for 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 And Jesus said to them; No need they have to go away; do give to them you yourselves to eat.
"They need not go away," replied Jesus; "you yourselves must give them something to eat."
17 And they say to Him; Not we have here only except five loaves and two fish.
"We have nothing here," they said, "but five loaves and a couple of fish."
18 And He said; do bring to Me here them.
"Bring them here to me," He said,
19 And having commanded the crowds to sit down on (the grass, *N(k)O*) (and *k*) having taken the five loaves and the two fish, having looked up to heaven He spoke a blessing, and having broken He gave to the disciples the loaves, and the disciples 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 ate all and were satisfied; and they took up that which is remaindering of the fragments, twelve hand-baskets full.
So all ate, and were fully satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they gathered up, filling twelve baskets.
21 Those then eating were men about five thousand besides women and children.
Those who had eaten were about 5,000 adult men, without reckoning women and children.
22 And immediately He compelled (Jesus *k*) the disciples (of him *k*) to climb into the boat and to go before Him to the other side until that He may have dismissed the crowds.
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 having dismissed the crowds He went up on the mountain on [his] own to pray. Evening now having arrived alone He was there.
When He had done this, He climbed the hill to pray in solitude. Night came on, and he was there alone.
24 And the boat now (stadia many *NO*) (from *N(K)O*) of the (land was fully *N(K)O*) being tossed by the waves; was for contrary [was] the wind.
Meanwhile the boat was far out on the Lake, buffeted and tossed by the waves, the wind being adverse.
25 In [the] fourth now watch of the night (he came *N(K)O*) to them (Jesus *k*) walking on (the sea. *N(k)O*)
But towards daybreak He went to them, walking over the waves.
26 (and *N(k)O*) the disciples having seen Him on (the sea *N(k)O*) walking they were troubled saying that A ghost it is! And in fear they cried out.
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 Immediately now spoke Jesus to them saying; Take courage! I myself it is, not do fear.
But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid."
28 Answering now to Him Peter said: Lord, if You yourself [it] is, do command me to come to You upon the waters.
"Master," answered Peter, "if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."
29 And He said; do come. And having descended from the boat Peter walked upon the water (and *no*) (came *N(k)O*) to Jesus.
"Come," said Jesus. Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him.
30 Seeing now the wind charging he was afraid, and having begun to sink he cried out saying; Lord, do save me!
But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me."
31 Immediately now Jesus having stretched out the hand took hold of him and He says to him; [You] of little faith, of 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 And (when were climbing *N(k)O*) they into the boat ceased the wind.
So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled;
33 Those then in the boat (having come *ko*) worshiped Him saying; Truly of God Son You are!
and the men on board fell down before him and said, "You are indeed God's Son."
34 And having crossed over they came (into *NK(o)*) the land (of *no*) Gennesaret.
When they had quite crossed over, they put ashore at Gennesaret;
35 And having recognized Him the men of the place that one sent to all surrounding region that and brought to Him all those sick being
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 were begging Him that only they may touch the fringe of the garment of Him; and as many as touched were cured.
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.
