Matthew 14

Herod beheads John the Baptist in prison after being manipulated by Herodias and her daughter. Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fish, then walks on the water to His disciples' boat, and Peter briefly walks on the water before sinking in fear.

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1	At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,	At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus.
2	And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.	He said to His servants, "This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him."
3	For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.	For Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison, for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
4	For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.	For John had told him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
5	And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.	Herod wanted to put John to death, but he feared the people because they regarded John as a prophet.
6	But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.	When Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the guests and pleased Herod.
7	Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.	He therefore promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
8	And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.	Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here the head of John the Baptist on a platter."
9	And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.	The king was grieved, but because of his oath and his guests, he commanded it to be given.
10	And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.	He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.
11	And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.	His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
12	And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.	John's disciples came and took the body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
13	When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.	When Jesus heard this, He withdrew from there by boat to a remote place by Himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities.
14	And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.	When Jesus came ashore, He saw a large crowd. He was moved with compassion for them and healed their sick.
15	And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.	When evening came, His disciples came to Him and said, "This is a remote place and the hour is already late. Send the crowds away so they can go into the villages and buy themselves food."
16	But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.	Jesus said, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat."
17	And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.	They said to Him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish."
18	He said, Bring them hither to me.	He said, "Bring them here to Me."
19	And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.	He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and two fish, He looked up to heaven and gave thanks. He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.
20	And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.	They all ate and were satisfied. They picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
21	And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.	The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
22	And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.	Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.
23	And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.	After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on a mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone.
24	But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.	The boat was already far from shore, being tossed by the waves, for the wind was against them.
25	And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.	In the fourth watch of the night — between three and six in the morning — Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
26	And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.	When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. "It is a ghost!" they said, and they cried out in fear.
27	But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.	But Jesus immediately spoke to them: "Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."
28	And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.	Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to You on the water."
29	And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.	He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.
30	But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.	But when He noticed the strong wind, He was afraid. Beginning to sink, He cried out, "Lord, save me!"
31	And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?	Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught Him. He said, "O You of little faith, why did You doubt?"
32	And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.	When they got into the boat, the wind died down.
33	Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.	Those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."
34	And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.	When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
35	And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;	The men of that place recognized Him and sent word throughout all the surrounding region. They brought to Him all who were sick.
36	And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.	They begged Him to let them touch even the edge of His garment. All who touched it were completely healed.