Matthew 14
1 About that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus.
About that time Herod the Tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
2 He said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead. Therefore these powers are at 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, bound him, and put him in prison because 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 had said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her as your wife.”
because John had persistently said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
5 Herod would have put him to death, but he feared the people, 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 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 In response, 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 After being instructed by her mother, she 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 The king was very upset by her request, but because of his oath and because of all those at dinner with him, he ordered that it should be done.
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 He sent and beheaded John in the prison.
and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
11 Then his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl and she took 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, took up the corpse, and buried it. After this, 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 an isolated place. When the crowds heard of 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 Then Jesus came before them and saw the large crowd. 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 When the evening had come, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the day is already over. Dismiss the crowds, so that they can go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”
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 have no 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 They said to him, “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish.”
"We have nothing here," they said, "but five loaves and a couple of fish."
18 Jesus said, “Bring them to me.”
"Bring them here to me," He said,
19 Then Jesus ordered the crowd to sit down on the grass. He took the five loaves and the two fish. Looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowd.
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 They all ate and were filled. Then they took up what remained of the broken pieces of food—twelve baskets full.
So all ate, and were fully satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they gathered up, filling twelve baskets.
21 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 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he sent away 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 After he had sent away the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, 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 a long way from land, being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was blowing against them.
Meanwhile the boat was far out on the Lake, buffeted and tossed by the waves, the wind being adverse.
25 In the fourth watch of the night Jesus approached them, walking on the sea.
But towards daybreak He went to them, walking over the waves.
26 When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified and said, “It is a ghost,” and they cried out in 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 Jesus spoke to them right away and said, “Be brave! 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 water.”
"Master," answered Peter, "if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."
29 Jesus said, “Come.” So Peter got out from the boat and walked on the water to go to Jesus.
"Come," said Jesus. Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him.
30 But when Peter saw the wind, he became afraid. As he began to sink, he cried out and said, “Lord, save me!”
But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me."
31 Jesus immediately stretched out his hand, took hold of Peter, 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 Then when Jesus and Peter went into the boat, the wind ceased blowing.
So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled;
33 Then the disciples in the boat worshiped Jesus and said, “Truly you are 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 land at Gennesaret.
When they had quite crossed over, they put ashore at Gennesaret;
35 When the men in that place recognized Jesus, they sent messages everywhere into the surrounding area, and they brought to him everyone who was 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 They begged him that they might just touch the edge of his garment, and as many as 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.
