Matthew 14
1 About that time Herod the Tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Yeshua,
2 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."
and said to his servants, “This is Yochanan the Immerser. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him.”
3 For Herod had arrested John, and had put him in chains, and imprisoned him, for the sake of Herodias his brother Philip's wife,
For Herod had arrested Yochanan, bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.
4 because John had persistently said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
For Yochanan said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
5 And he would have liked to put him to death, but was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a Prophet.
When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
6 But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before all the company, and so pleased Herod
But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
7 that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked.
Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.
8 So she, instigated by her mother, said, "Give me here on a dish the head of John the Baptist."
She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of Yochanan the Immerser.”
9 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,
The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,
10 and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
and he sent and beheaded Yochanan in the prison.
11 The head was brought on a dish and given to the young girl, and she took it to her mother.
His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
12 Then John's disciples went and removed the body and buried it, and came and informed Jesus.
His disciples came, took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Yeshua.
13 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.
Now when Yeshua heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
14 So Jesus went out and saw an immense multitude, and felt compassion for them, and cured those of them who were out of health.
Yeshua went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
15 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."
When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.”
16 "They need not go away," replied Jesus; "you yourselves must give them something to eat."
But Yeshua said to them, “They don’t need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
17 "We have nothing here," they said, "but five loaves and a couple of fish."
They told him, “We only have here five loaves and two fish.”
18 "Bring them here to me," He said,
He said, “Bring them here to me.”
19 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.
He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes.
20 So all ate, and were fully satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they gathered up, filling twelve baskets.
They all ate and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.
21 Those who had eaten were about 5,000 adult men, without reckoning women and children.
Those who ate were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.
22 Immediately afterwards He made the disciples go on board the boat and cross to the opposite shore, leaving Him to dismiss the people.
Immediately Yeshua made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
23 When He had done this, He climbed the hill to pray in solitude. Night came on, and he was there alone.
After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.
24 Meanwhile the boat was far out on the Lake, buffeted and tossed by the waves, the wind being adverse.
But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
25 But towards daybreak He went to them, walking over the waves.
In the fourth watch of the night, Yeshua came to them, walking on the sea.
26 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.
When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.
27 But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid."
But immediately Yeshua spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
28 "Master," answered Peter, "if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."
Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”
29 "Come," said Jesus. Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him.
He said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Yeshua.
30 But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me."
But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
31 Instantly Jesus stretched out His hand and caught hold of him, saying to him, "O little faith, why did you doubt?"
Immediately Yeshua stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
32 So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled;
When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.
33 and the men on board fell down before him and said, "You are indeed God's Son."
Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!”
34 When they had quite crossed over, they put ashore at Gennesaret;
When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
35 and the men of the place, recognizing Him, sent word into all the country round. So they brought all the sick to Him,
When the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region and brought to him all who were sick;
36 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.
and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole.
