Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Matthew 14

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Matthew 14 . 1 , Herod’s opinion of Christ; Matthew 14 . 3 , Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded; Matthew 14 . 13 , Jesus departs into a desert place , Matthew 14 . 15. where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes; Matthew 14 . 22 , He walks on the sea to his disciples; Matthew 14 . 34 , and landing at Gennesaret , heals the sick by the touch of the hem of his garment.

Matthew 14:1

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

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This was Herod Antipas , the son of Herod the Great , by Malthace , and tetrarch of Galilee and Perea , which produced a revenue of 200 talents a year. He married the daughter of Aretas , king of Arabia , whom he divorced in order to marry Herodias , the wife of his brother Philip , who was still living. Aretas , to revenge the affront which Herod had offered his daughter , declared war against him , and vanquished him after an obstinate engagement. This defeat , Josephus assures us , the Jews considered as a punishment for the death of John the Baptist. Having gone to Rome to solicit the title of king , he was accused by Agrippa of carrying on a correspondence with Artabanus king of Parthia , against the Romans , and was banished by the emperor Caius to Lyons , and thence to Spain , where he and Herodias died in exile

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Matthew 14:2

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.”

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do show forth themselves in him or , are wrought by him

Matthew 14:3

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

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Herodias' This infamous woman was the daughter of Aristobulus and Bernice , and granddaughter of Herod the Great.

Philip's Herod Philip , son of Herod the Great and Mariamne.

Matthew 14:4

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

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Matthew 14:5

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

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Matthew 14:6

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

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Matthew 14:7

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

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Matthew 14:8

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

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Matthew 14:9

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

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Matthew 14:10

and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

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the prison Josephus informs us that John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded by Herod in the strong castle of Machaerus , which he describes as situated about 60 stadia east of Jordan , not far from where the river discharges itself into the Dead Sea.

Matthew 14:11

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

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Matthew 14:12

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

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Matthew 14:13

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.

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Matthew 14:14

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

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Matthew 14:15

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.”

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Matthew 14:16

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

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Matthew 14:17

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

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Matthew 14:18

“Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.

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Matthew 14:19

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.

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Matthew 14:20

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

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Matthew 14:21

About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children.

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Matthew 14:22

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

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Matthew 14:23

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

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Matthew 14:24

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

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Matthew 14:25

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

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The Jews at this time divided the night into four watches; the first was from six o'clock in the evening till nine , the second from nine to twelve , the third from twelve till three , and the fourth from three till six; so that it probably began to be daylight before our Lord came to his disciples

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This suspension of the laws of gravitation was a proper manifestation of omnipotence

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Matthew 14:26

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

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Matthew 14:27

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

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Matthew 14:28

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

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Matthew 14:29

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

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Matthew 14:30

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

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boisterous or , strong

Matthew 14:31

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

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Matthew 14:32

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

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Matthew 14:33

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

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Matthew 14:34

When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.

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Gennesaret was a fertile district , in which were situated the cities of Tiberias and Capernaum , extending along the western shore of the lake to which it gave name , about 30 stadia , or nearly four miles , in length , and twenty stadia , or two miles and a half , in breadth , according to Josephus

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Matthew 14:35

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

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Matthew 14:36

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

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