{"book":"Matthew","slug":"matthew","ch":14,"genre":"prose","sub":"The Gospel according to Matthew","prev":"matthew/13","next":"matthew/15","verses":[{"v":1,"t":"At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus","f":[],"h":"The Beheading of John","style":"reg"},{"v":2,"t":"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.”","f":[]},{"v":3,"t":"[Now] Herod had arrested John [and] bound him and put [him] in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":4,"t":"because John had been telling him,“ It is not lawful for you to have her.”","f":[]},{"v":5,"t":"Although [Herod] wanted to kill [John], he was afraid of the people, because they regarded [John] as a prophet.","f":[]},{"v":6,"t":"On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":7,"t":"so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.","f":[]},{"v":8,"t":"Prompted by her mother, she said,“ Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":9,"t":"The king was grieved, but because of [his] oaths and his guests, he ordered that [her wish] be granted","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":10,"t":"and sent {to have} John beheaded in the prison.","f":[]},{"v":11,"t":"[John’s] head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, [who] carried [it] to her mother.","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":12,"t":"Then [John’s] disciples came [and] took [his] body and buried it. And they went [and] informed Jesus.","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":13,"t":"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.","f":[],"h":"The Feeding of the Five Thousand","style":"reg"},{"v":14,"t":"When He stepped ashore [and] saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.","f":[]},{"v":15,"t":"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.”","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":16,"t":"“ They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied.“ You give them [something] to eat.”","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"reg","t":"“ They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied."},{"style":"red","t":"“ You give them [something] to eat.”"}],"style":"reg"},{"v":17,"t":"“ We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":18,"t":"“ Bring them here to Me,” [Jesus] said.","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":19,"t":"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.","f":[]},{"v":20,"t":"They all ate and were satisfied, and [the disciples] picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":21,"t":"About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.","f":[]},{"v":22,"t":"Immediately [Jesus] made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.","f":[],"h":"Jesus Walks on Water","style":"reg"},{"v":23,"t":"After He had dismissed [them], He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,","f":[]},{"v":24,"t":"but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.","f":["Greek many stadia; a stadion was about 607 feet or 185 meters"]},{"v":25,"t":"During the fourth watch of the night, [Jesus] went out to them, walking on the sea.","f":["That is, between three and six in the morning"],"style":"reg"},{"v":26,"t":"When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified.“ It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.","f":[]},{"v":27,"t":"But Jesus spoke up at once:“ Take courage! It is I. [Do] not be afraid.”","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"reg","t":"But Jesus spoke up at once:"},{"style":"red","t":"“ Take courage! It is I. [Do] not be afraid.”"}],"style":"reg"},{"v":28,"t":"“ Lord, if [it] is You,” Peter replied,“ command me to come to You on the water.”","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":29,"t":"“ Come,” said [Jesus]. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"reg","t":"“ Come,” said [Jesus]."},{"style":"reg","t":"Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus."}],"style":"reg"},{"v":30,"t":"But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out,“ Lord, save me!”","f":["Literally when he saw the strong wind; NE and WH do not include strong."]},{"v":31,"t":"Immediately Jesus reached out [His] hand [and] took hold of [Peter].“ [You] of little faith,” He said,“ why did you doubt?”","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"reg","t":"Immediately Jesus reached out [His] hand [and] took hold of [Peter]."},{"style":"red","t":"“ [You] of little faith,” He said,"},{"style":"red","t":"“ why did you doubt?”"}],"style":"reg"},{"v":32,"t":"And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.","f":[],"style":"reg"},{"v":33,"t":"Then those who [were] in the boat worshiped Him, saying,“ Truly You are the Son of God!”","f":[]},{"v":34,"t":"When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.","f":[],"h":"Jesus Heals at Gennesaret","style":"reg"},{"v":35,"t":"And when the men of that place recognized [Jesus], they sent word to all the surrounding region. [People] brought all the sick to Him","f":[]},{"v":36,"t":"and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched [Him] were healed.","f":[]}]}