14:1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, |
14:2 And said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead, and that is why these powerful deeds are at work in him." |
14:3 For Herod had arrested John, bound him and put him in prison, for the sake of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip; |
14:4 Because John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her as your wife." |
14:5 And he desired to put him to death; but he feared the multitude because they held him to be a prophet. |
14:6 Now when they were celebrating Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them; and it pleased Herod. |
14:7 Therefore, he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. |
14:8 Then, being urged by her mother, she said, "Give me, here on a platter, the head of John the Baptist." |
14:9 And the king was grieved; but because of the oaths and those who were sitting with him, he commanded that it be given. |
14:10 And he sent and beheaded John in the prison. |
14:11 And his head was brought on a platter and given to the damsel, and she brought it to her mother. |
14:12 Then his disciples came, and took the body, and buried it; and they went and told Jesus. |
14:13 Now after hearing this, Jesus departed from there by ship into a wilderness place apart. But when the multitudes heard that He had left, they followed Him on foot from the cities. |
14:14 And after going out, Jesus saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion toward them, and healed their sick. |
14:15 Now when evening was approaching, His disciples came to Him, saying, "This place is a wilderness, and the time to eat has already passed; dismiss the multitude so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves." |
14:16 But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat." |
14:17 But they said to Him, "We do not have anything here except five loaves and two fish." |
14:18 And He said to them, "Bring them here to Me." |
14:19 And He commanded the multitude to sit on the grass. Then He took the five loaves and the two fish; and looking up into heaven, He blessed them; and He broke the loaves, and gave them to His disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. |
14:20 And they all ate and were filled; and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that were left. |
14:21 Now those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. |
14:22 And immediately Jesus compelled His disciples to enter the ship and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the multitude. |
14:23 And after dismissing the multitude, He went up into the mountain apart to pray; and when evening came, He was there alone. |
14:24 But the ship was now in the middle of the sea, being tossed by the waves, because the wind was contrary. |
14:25 Now in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. |
14:26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled and said, "It is an apparition!" And they cried out in fear. |
14:27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good courage; it is I. Do not be afraid." |
14:28 Then Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, bid me to come to You upon the waters." |
14:29 And He said, "Come." And after climbing down from the ship, Peter walked upon the waters to go to Jesus. |
14:30 But when he saw how strong the wind was, he became afraid; and as he was beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" |
14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" |
14:32 Now when they went into the ship, the wind ceased. |
14:33 And those in the ship came and worshiped Him, saying, "You are truly the Son of God." |
14:34 And after passing over the sea, they came to the land of Gennesaret. |
14:35 And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent to all the country around; and they brought to Him all those who were sick. |
14:36 And they besought Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment; and as many as touched it were healed. |