Matthew Chapter 14 of 28 about 3 min read

Matthew 14

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Verse 1. At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

Verse 2. and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

Verse 3. Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

Verse 4. because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

Verse 5. Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

Verse 6. On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod

Verse 7. so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.

Verse 8. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

Verse 9. The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

Verse 10. and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

Verse 11. John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

Verse 12. Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.

Verse 13. When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.

Verse 14. When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Verse 15. When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

Verse 16. “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”

Verse 17. “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

Verse 18. “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.

Verse 19. And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.

Verse 20. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Verse 21. About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.

Verse 22. Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

Verse 23. After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,

Verse 24. but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

Verse 25. During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.

Verse 26. When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

Verse 27. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Verse 28. “Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”

Verse 29. “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.

Verse 30. But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

Verse 31. Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

Verse 32. And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.

Verse 33. Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

Verse 34. When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.

Verse 35. And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him

Verse 36. and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.