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Matthew 14
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Matthew 14 . 1
1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about JesusCMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:1
Matthew 14 . 2
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.”CMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:2
Matthew 14 . 3
3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,CMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:3
Matthew 14 . 4
4 because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”CMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:4
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5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.CMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:5
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6 On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased HerodCMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:6
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7 so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.CMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:7
Matthew 14 . 8
8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”CMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:8
Matthew 14 . 9
9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be grantedCMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:9
Matthew 14 . 10
10 and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.CMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:10
Matthew 14 . 11
11 John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.CMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:11
Matthew 14 . 12
12 Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.CMatthew 14:01-12TOSKMatthew 14:12
Matthew 14 . 13
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.TOSKMatthew 14:13
Matthew 14 . 14
14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.TOSKMatthew 14:14
Matthew 14 . 15
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.”CMatthew 14:15-23TOSKMatthew 14:15
Matthew 14 . 16
16 “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”CMatthew 14:15-23TOSKMatthew 14:16
Matthew 14 . 17
17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.CMatthew 14:15-23TOSKMatthew 14:17
Matthew 14 . 18
18 “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.CMatthew 14:15-23TOSKMatthew 14:18
Matthew 14 . 19
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.CMatthew 14:15-23TOSKMatthew 14:19
Matthew 14 . 20
20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.CMatthew 14:15-23TOSKMatthew 14:20
Matthew 14 . 21
21 About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children.CMatthew 14:15-23TOSKMatthew 14:21
Matthew 14 . 22
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.CMatthew 14:15-23TOSKMatthew 14:22
Matthew 14 . 23
23 After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,CMatthew 14:15-23TOSKMatthew 14:23
Matthew 14 . 24
24 but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:24
Matthew 14 . 25
25 During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:25
Matthew 14 . 26
26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:26
Matthew 14 . 27
27 But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:27
Matthew 14 . 28
28 “Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:28
Matthew 14 . 29
29 “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:29
Matthew 14 . 30
30 But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:30
Matthew 14 . 31
31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:31
Matthew 14 . 32
32 And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:32
Matthew 14 . 33
33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”CMatthew 14:24-33TOSKMatthew 14:33
Matthew 14 . 34
34 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.TOSKMatthew 14:34
Matthew 14 . 35
35 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to HimTOSKMatthew 14:35
Matthew 14 . 36
36 and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.TOSKMatthew 14:36