Matthew 14
1 At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,
Just then Herod, the Tetrarch, heard of Jesus’ fame, and said to his courtiers.
2 and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him.”
"This man is Johnthe Baptist; he is risen from the dead. That is why miraculous powers are working through him."
3 For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.
For Herod had apprehended John, shackled him, and thrust him into prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
4 For John said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
because Johnkept telling him, "It is not right for you to have her."
5 When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
And although he wished to kill John, he feared the people, for they considered Johna prophet.
6 But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
But when Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company,
7 Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.
and so pleased Herod that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for.
8 She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”
So, prompted by her mother, the girl said, "Give me at once, upon a dish, the head of Johnthe Baptist."
9 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,
The king was displeased because of this, but because of his oaths and his guests he ordered it to be given her.
10 and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
He sent and beheaded Johnin prison;
11 His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
the head was brought on a dish, and given to the young girl, who took it to her mother.
12 His disciples came, took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
Then John’s disciples went and removed his body, and came and told Jesus.
13 Now when Jesus 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.
When Jesus heard it he went away privately by boat to a lonely spot; but the crowds heard about it, and followed him on foot from the cities.
14 Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
So when he landed he saw a great multitude, and felt compassion for them, and healed their sick.
15 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.”
As twilight fell, his disciples came to him and said. "This is a lonely spot, and the day is far spent; send the crowds away, so that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food."
16 But Jesus said to them, “They don’t need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
"They need not go away," said Jesus, "do you, yourselves, give them something to eat."
17 They told him, “We only have here five loaves and two fish.”
"We have nothing here," they replied, "except five loaves and two fishes."
18 He said, “Bring them here to me.”
"Bring them here to me," said Jesus.
19 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.
Then he told the people to sit down on the grass, and after taking the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven and blessed them. Then he broke the loaves and handed them to the disciples, and the disciples handed them to the crowds.
20 They all ate and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.
And they all ate and were fully satisfied, and they took up of the fragments that remained, twelve basketfuls.
21 Those who ate were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.
Those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
Then he made his disciples get aboard the boat and precede him to the other side, while he sent away the crowds.
23 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.
After he had sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountain alone, to pray. When night came he was there alone.
24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
But the boat was already a long way from shore, buffeted by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
25 In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
And in the fourth watch of the night he came toward them, walking upon the sea,
26 When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.
but when the disciples saw him walking upon the sea, they were terrified. "It is a phantom," they said, and cried out for fear.
27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
But at once Jesus spoke to them, "Courage," he said, "it is I. Fear not."
28 Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”
Peter answered, "Master, if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."
29 He said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.
"Come," said Jesus. Then Peter got down from the boat and walked on the water to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and as he began to sink, he cried out, "Master, save me!"
31 Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
At once Jesus stretched out his hand and caught hold of him, saying to him. "O little faith! What made you doubt?"
32 When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.
Then as they climbed into the boat the wind grew weary,
33 Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!”
and the men in the boat fell upon their knees before him, saying, "You are, indeed, the Son of God."
34 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
Then they crossed over and came to land at Gennesaret;
35 When the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region and brought to him all who were sick;
and when the men of that country recognized him, they sent into all the country round about, and brought to him all the sick,
36 and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole.
and kept begging him to let them touch the tassel of his cloak - and all who touched were completely cured.
