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Matthew 14
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The Death of John the Baptist(A)

14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, 2 and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead. And therefore mighty works are at work in him.”

3 For Herod had laid hold of John, bound him, and put him in prison 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.” 5 When Herod would have put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they counted him as a prophet.

6 But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod. 7 Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask. 8 Being previously instructed by her mother, she said, “Give me John the Baptist’s head on a platter.” 9 The king was sorry. Nevertheless, for the oath’s sake and those who sat with him at supper, he commanded it to be given to her. 10 He sent and beheaded John in the prison. 11 His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 12 His disciples came and took up the body and buried it. And they went and told Jesus.

The Feeding of the Five Thousand(B)

13 When Jesus heard this, He departed from there by boat for a deserted place. But when the people heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities. 14 Jesus went ashore and saw a great assembly. And He was moved with compassion toward them, and He healed their sick.

15 When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, “This is a lonely place and the day is now over. Send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy themselves food.”

16 But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to depart. You give them something to eat.”

17 They said to Him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.”

18 He said, “Bring them here to Me.” 19 Then He commanded the crowds to sit down on the grass. He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to His disciples; and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 They all ate and were filled. And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained. 21 Those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Walking on the Water(C)

22 Then Jesus commanded His disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. 23 When He sent the crowds away, He went up into a mountain by Himself to pray. And when evening came, He was there alone. 24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was turbulent.

25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a spirit.” And they cried out in fear.

27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer. It is I. Do not be afraid.”

28 Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, bid me come to You on the water.”

29 He said, “Come.”

And when Peter got out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 Then those who were in the boat came and worshipped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”

The Healing of the Sick in Gennesaret(D)

34 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word to all the surrounding country and brought to Him all who were sick, 36 and begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.

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Matthew 14
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Herod Kills John the Baptist

14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus 2 and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist! He has been raised from the dead, and for this reason miraculous powers are at work in him.” 3 For Herod, after[a] arresting John, bound him and put him[b] in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, 4 because John had been saying to him, “It is not permitted for you to have her.” 5 And although he[c] wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they looked upon him as a prophet.

6 But when[d] Herod’s birthday celebration took place, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst of them and pleased Herod. 7 Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 And coached by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter!” 9 And although[e] the king was distressed, because of his oaths and his dinner guests[f] he commanded the request[g] to be granted. 10 And he sent orders[h] and[i] had John beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it[j] to her mother. 12 And his disciples came and[k] took away the corpse and buried it, and went and[l] told Jesus.

The Feeding of Five Thousand

13 Now when[m] Jesus heard it,[n] he withdrew from there in a boat to an isolated place by himself. And when[o] the crowds heard it,[p] they followed him by land from the towns. 14 And as he[q] got out, he saw the large crowd and had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 Now when it[r] was evening, the disciples came to him saying, “The place is desolate and the hour is late.[s] Release the crowds so that they can go away into the villages and[t] purchase food for themselves.” 16 But Jesus said to them, “They do not need[u] to go away. You give them something[v] to eat.” 17 And they said to him, “We do not have anything[w] here except five loaves and two fish.” 18 So he said, “Bring them here to me.” 19 And he commanded the crowds to recline for a meal on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and[x] looking up to heaven, he gave thanks. And after[y] breaking them,[z] he gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them[aa] to the crowds. 20 And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. 21 Now those who ate were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.

Jesus Walks on the Water

22 And immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent away the crowds. 23 And after he[ab] sent away the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. So when[ac] evening came, he was there alone. 24 But the boat was already many stadia distant from the land, being beaten by the waves, because the wind was against it. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But the disciples, when they[ad] saw him walking on the sea, were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Have courage, I am he! Do not be afraid!” 28 And Peter answered him and[ae] said, “Lord, if it is you,[af] command me to come to you on the water!” 29 So he said, “Come!” And getting out of the boat, Peter walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he[ag] saw the strong wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” 31 And immediately Jesus extended his[ah] hand and[ai] caught him and said to him, “You of little faith! Why did you doubt?” 32 And when[aj] they got into the boat, the wind abated. 33 So those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God!”

Many Healed at Gennesaret

34 And after they[ak] had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 35 And when[al] the men of that place recognized him, they sent word into that whole surrounding region, and they brought to him all those who were sick.[am] 36 And they were imploring him that they might only touch the edge[an] of his cloak, and all those who touched it[ao] were cured.

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 14:3 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“arresting”) which is understood as temporal
  2. Matthew 14:3 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  3. Matthew 14:5 Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“wanted”) which is understood as concessive
  4. Matthew 14:6 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“took place”) which is understood as temporal
  5. Matthew 14:9 Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“was distressed”) which is understood as concessive
  6. Matthew 14:9 Literally “those reclining at table with”
  7. Matthew 14:9 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  8. Matthew 14:10 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  9. Matthew 14:10 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“sent”) has been translated as a finite verb
  10. Matthew 14:11 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  11. Matthew 14:12 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came”) has been translated as a finite verb
  12. Matthew 14:12 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb
  13. Matthew 14:13 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard”) which is understood as temporal
  14. Matthew 14:13 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  15. Matthew 14:13 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard”) which is understood as temporal
  16. Matthew 14:13 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  17. Matthew 14:14 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the participle (“got out”) which is understood as temporal
  18. Matthew 14:15 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was”)
  19. Matthew 14:15 Literally “has passed away”
  20. Matthew 14:15 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go away”) has been translated as a finite verb
  21. Matthew 14:16 Literally “have need”
  22. Matthew 14:16 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  23. Matthew 14:17 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  24. Matthew 14:19 Here “and” has been supplied in the English translation for stylistic reasons
  25. Matthew 14:19 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“breaking”) which is understood as temporal
  26. Matthew 14:19 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  27. Matthew 14:19 “gave them” is an implied repetition of the earlier verb
  28. Matthew 14:23 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“sent away”) which is understood as temporal
  29. Matthew 14:23 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“came”)
  30. Matthew 14:26 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal
  31. Matthew 14:28 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
  32. Matthew 14:28 Literally “you are” he
  33. Matthew 14:30 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal
  34. Matthew 14:31 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  35. Matthew 14:31 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“extended”) has been translated as a finite verb
  36. Matthew 14:32 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“got”)
  37. Matthew 14:34 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had crossed over”) which is understood as temporal
  38. Matthew 14:35 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“recognized”) which is understood as temporal
  39. Matthew 14:35 Literally “having badly”
  40. Matthew 14:36 Or “tassel”
  41. Matthew 14:36 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
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