Matthew 14
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John the Baptist Beheaded
14 At that time Herod [Antipas], the tetrarch [who governed a portion of Palestine including Galilee and Perea], heard the reports about Jesus,(A) 2 and said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead, and that is why the miraculous powers are at work in him.”
3 For Herod had John arrested and bound him and put him in prison [at the fortress of Machaerus, east of the Jordan, to keep him away] because of [a]Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip,(B) 4 for John had said to him, “It is not lawful (morally right) for you to have her [living with you as your wife].”(C) 5 Although Herod wished to have him put to death, he feared the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.
6 But when Herod’s birthday came, [his niece Salome], the daughter of Herodias danced [immodestly] before them and pleased and fascinated Herod, 7 so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 She, being coached by her mother [Herodias], said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” 9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests, he ordered it to be given her. 10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison. 11 His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother [Herodias]. 12 And John’s disciples came and took away the body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
Five Thousand Fed
13 When Jesus heard about John, He left there privately in a boat and went to a secluded place. But when the crowds heard of this, they followed Him on foot from the cities.(D) 14 When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt [profound] compassion for them and healed their sick.
15 When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is an isolated place and the hour is already late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” 16 But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!” 17 They replied, “We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.” 18 He said, “Bring them here to Me.” 19 Then He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and He took the five loaves and the two fish and, looking up toward heaven, He blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people, 20 and they all ate and were satisfied. They picked up twelve full baskets of the leftover broken pieces. 21 There were about 5,000 men who ate, besides women and children.
Jesus Walks on the Water
22 Immediately He directed the disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side [of the Sea of Galilee], while He sent the crowds away.(E) 23 After He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When it was evening, He was there alone. 24 But the boat [by this time] was already a [b]long distance from land, tossed and battered by the waves; for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night (3:00-6:00 a.m.) Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.(F) 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. 27 But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I! Do not be afraid!”(G)
28 Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” 29 He said, “Come!” So Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw [the effects of] the wind, he was frightened, and he began to sink, and he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus extended His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you [c]doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 Then those in the boat worshiped Him [with awe-inspired reverence], saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”
34 When they had crossed over [the sea], they went ashore at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word throughout all the surrounding district and brought to Him all who were sick; 36 and they begged Him to let them merely touch the fringe of His robe; and all who touched it were perfectly restored.(H)
Footnotes
- Matthew 14:3 Herodias was not the lawful wife of Herod Antipas. She was married to her uncle, Herod Philip I. She deserted him in order to live with another uncle, Herod Antipas, whose legal wife was the daughter of Aretas, King of Arabia.
- Matthew 14:24 Lit many stadia; a stadion being about an eighth of a mile or 192 meters.
- Matthew 14:31 I.e. allow yourself to be drawn in two directions.
Mateo 14
Dios Habla Hoy
La muerte de Juan el Bautista(A)
14 Por aquel mismo tiempo, Herodes, el que gobernaba en Galilea, oyó hablar de Jesús, 2 y dijo a los que estaban a su servicio: «Ése es Juan el Bautista, que ha resucitado. Por eso tiene este poder milagroso.»
3 Es que Herodes había hecho arrestar y encarcelar a Juan. Lo hizo por causa de Herodías, esposa de su hermano Filipo, 4 pues Juan había dicho a Herodes: «No debes tenerla como tu mujer.»
5 Herodes, que quería matar a Juan, tenía miedo de la gente, porque todos creían que Juan era un profeta. 6 Pero en el cumpleaños de Herodes, la hija de Herodías salió a bailar delante de los invitados, y le gustó tanto a Herodes 7 que le prometió bajo juramento darle cualquier cosa que pidiera. 8 Ella entonces, aconsejada por su madre, dijo a Herodes:
—Dame en un plato la cabeza de Juan el Bautista.
9 Esto entristeció al rey Herodes; pero como había hecho un juramento en presencia de sus invitados, mandó que se la dieran. 10 Ordenó, pues, cortarle la cabeza a Juan en la cárcel; 11 luego la llevaron en un plato y se la dieron a la muchacha, y ella se la entregó a su madre.
12 Llegaron los seguidores de Juan, se llevaron el cuerpo y lo enterraron; después fueron y avisaron a Jesús.
Jesús da de comer a una multitud(B)
13 Cuando Jesús recibió la noticia, se fue de allí él solo, en una barca, a un lugar apartado. Pero la gente lo supo y salió de los pueblos para seguirlo por tierra. 14 Al bajar Jesús de la barca, vio la multitud; sintió compasión de ellos y sanó a los enfermos que llevaban. 15 Como ya se hacía de noche, los discípulos se le acercaron y le dijeron:
—Ya es tarde, y éste es un lugar solitario. Despide a la gente, para que vayan a las aldeas y se compren comida.
16 Jesús les contestó:
—No es necesario que se vayan; denles ustedes de comer.
17 Ellos respondieron:
—No tenemos aquí más que cinco panes y dos pescados.
18 Jesús les dijo:
—Tráiganmelos aquí.
19 Entonces mandó a la multitud que se sentara sobre la hierba. Luego tomó en sus manos los cinco panes y los dos pescados y, mirando al cielo, pronunció la bendición y partió los panes, los dio a los discípulos y ellos los repartieron entre la gente. 20 Todos comieron hasta quedar satisfechos; recogieron los pedazos sobrantes, y con ellos llenaron doce canastas. 21 Los que comieron fueron unos cinco mil hombres, sin contar las mujeres y los niños.
Jesús camina sobre el agua(C)
22 Después de esto, Jesús hizo que sus discípulos subieran a la barca, para que cruzaran el lago antes que él y llegaran al otro lado mientras él despedía a la gente. 23 Cuando la hubo despedido, Jesús subió a un cerro, para orar a solas. Al llegar la noche, estaba allí él solo, 24 mientras la barca ya iba bastante lejos de tierra firme. Las olas azotaban la barca, porque tenían el viento en contra. 25 A la madrugada, Jesús fue hacia ellos caminando sobre el agua. 26 Cuando los discípulos lo vieron andar sobre el agua, se asustaron, y gritaron llenos de miedo:
—¡Es un fantasma!
27 Pero Jesús les habló, diciéndoles:
—¡Calma! ¡Soy yo: no tengan miedo!
28 Entonces Pedro le respondió:
—Señor, si eres tú, ordena que yo vaya hasta ti sobre el agua.
29 —Ven —dijo Jesús.
Pedro entonces bajó de la barca y comenzó a caminar sobre el agua en dirección a Jesús. 30 Pero al notar la fuerza del viento, tuvo miedo; y como comenzaba a hundirse, gritó:
—¡Sálvame, Señor!
31 Al momento, Jesús lo tomó de la mano y le dijo:
—¡Qué poca fe tienes! ¿Por qué dudaste?
32 En cuanto subieron a la barca, se calmó el viento. 33 Entonces los que estaban en la barca se pusieron de rodillas delante de Jesús, y le dijeron:
—¡En verdad tú eres el Hijo de Dios!
Jesús sana a los enfermos en Genesaret(D)
34 Cruzaron el lago y llegaron a tierra en Genesaret. 35 La gente del lugar reconoció a Jesús, y la noticia se extendió por toda la región. Le llevaban los enfermos, 36 y le rogaban que les dejara tocar siquiera el borde de su capa; y todos los que la tocaban, quedaban sanos.
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