Matthew 14
14
The Death of John the Baptist
(Mark 6.14-29; Luke 9.7-9)
1About this time Herod the ruler#14.1 Herod the ruler: Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great (see 2.1). heard the news about Jesus 2and told his officials, “This is John the Baptist! He has come back from death, and that's why he has the power to work these miracles.”
3-4 #
Lk 3.19,20;
Lv 18.16; 20.21. Herod had earlier arrested John and had him chained and put in prison. He did this because John had told him, “It isn't right for you to take Herodias, the wife of your brother Philip.” 5Herod wanted to kill John. But the people thought John was a prophet, and Herod was afraid of what they might do.
6When Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests. She pleased Herod 7so much he swore to give her whatever she wanted. 8But the girl's mother told her to say, “Here on a serving plate I want the head of John the Baptist!”
9Herod was sorry for what he had said. But he did not want to break the promise he had made in front of his guests. So he ordered a guard 10to go to the prison and cut off John's head. 11It was taken on a serving plate to the girl, and she gave it to her mother. 12John's followers took his body and buried it. Then they told Jesus what had happened.
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
(Mark 6.30-44; Luke 9.10-17; John 6.1-14)
13After Jesus heard about John, he crossed Lake Galilee#14.13 crossed Lake Galilee: To the east side. to go to some place where he could be alone. But the crowds found out and followed him on foot from the towns. 14When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw the large crowd. He felt sorry for them and healed everyone who was sick.
15That evening the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This place is like a desert, and it's already late. Let the crowds leave, so they can go to the villages and buy some food.”
16Jesus replied, “They don't have to leave. Why don't you give them something to eat?”
17But they said, “We have only five small loaves of bread#14.17 small loaves of bread: These would have been flat and round or in the shape of a bun. and two fish.” 18Jesus asked his disciples to bring the food to him, 19and he told the crowd to sit down on the grass. Jesus took the five loaves and the two fish. He looked up toward heaven and blessed the food. Then he broke the bread and handed it to his disciples, and they gave it to the people.
20After everyone had eaten all they wanted, Jesus' disciples picked up twelve large baskets of leftovers.
21There were about 5,000 men who ate, not counting the women and children.
Jesus Walks on the Water
(Mark 6.45-52; John 6.15-21)
22At once, Jesus made his disciples get into a boat and start back across the lake.#14.22 back across the lake: To the west side. But he stayed until he had sent the crowds away. 23Then he went up on a mountain where he could be alone and pray. Later in the evening, he was still there.
24By this time the boat was a long way from the shore. It was going against the wind and was being tossed around by the waves. 25A little while before morning, Jesus came walking on the water toward his disciples. 26When they saw him, they thought he was a ghost. They were terrified and started screaming.
27At once, Jesus said to them, “Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid.”
28Peter replied, “Lord, if it really is you, tell me to come to you on the water.”
29“Come on!” Jesus said. Peter then got out of the boat and started walking on the water toward him.
30But when Peter saw how strong the wind was, he was afraid and started sinking. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
31At once, Jesus reached out his hand. He helped Peter up and said, “You surely don't have much faith. Why do you doubt?”
32When Jesus and Peter got into the boat, the wind died down. 33The men in the boat worshiped Jesus and said, “You really are the Son of God!”
Jesus Heals Sick People in Gennesaret
(Mark 6.53-56)
34Jesus and his disciples crossed the lake and came to shore near the town of Gennesaret. 35The people found out he was there, and they sent word to everyone who lived in this part of the country. So they brought all the sick people to Jesus. 36They begged him just to let them touch his clothes, and everyone who did was healed.
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Matthew 14
14
Herod Kills John the Baptist
1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus 2and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist! He has been raised from the dead, and for this reason miraculous powers are at work in him.” 3For Herod, after#*Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“arresting”) which is understood as temporal arresting John, bound him and put him#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, 4because John had been saying to him, “It is not permitted for you to have her.” 5And although he#*Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“wanted”) which is understood as concessive wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they looked upon him as a prophet.
6But when#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“took place”) which is understood as temporal Herod’s birthday celebration took place, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst of them and pleased Herod. 7Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8And coached by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter!” 9And although#*Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“was distressed”) which is understood as concessive the king was distressed, because of his oaths and his dinner guests#Literally “those reclining at table with” he commanded the request#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to be granted. 10And he sent orders#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“sent”) has been translated as a finite verb had John beheaded in the prison, 11and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to her mother. 12And his disciples came and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came”) has been translated as a finite verb took away the corpse and buried it, and went and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb told Jesus.
The Feeding of Five Thousand
13Now when#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard”) which is understood as temporal Jesus heard it,#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he withdrew from there in a boat to an isolated place by himself. And when#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard”) which is understood as temporal the crowds heard it,#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they followed him by land from the towns. 14And as he#*Here “as” is supplied as a component of the participle (“got out”) which is understood as temporal got out, he saw the large crowd and had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15Now when it#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was”) was evening, the disciples came to him saying, “The place is desolate and the hour is late.#Literally “has passed away” Release the crowds so that they can go away into the villages and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go away”) has been translated as a finite verb purchase food for themselves.” 16But Jesus said to them, “They do not need#Literally “have need” to go away. You give them something#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to eat.” 17And they said to him, “We do not have anything#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation here except five loaves and two fish.” 18So he said, “Bring them here to me.” 19And he commanded the crowds to recline for a meal on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and#*Here “and” has been supplied in the English translation for stylistic reasons looking up to heaven, he gave thanks. And after#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“breaking”) which is understood as temporal breaking them,#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them#*“gave them” is an implied repetition of the earlier verb to the crowds. 20And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. 21Now those who ate were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.
Jesus Walks on the Water
22And immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent away the crowds. 23And after he#*Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“sent away”) which is understood as temporal sent away the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. So when#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“came”) evening came, he was there alone. 24But the boat was already many stadia distant from the land, being beaten by the waves, because the wind was against it. 25And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26But the disciples, when they#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal saw him walking on the sea, were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Have courage, I am he! Do not be afraid!” 28And Peter answered him and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb said, “Lord, if it is you,#Literally “you are” he command me to come to you on the water!” 29So he said, “Come!” And getting out of the boat, Peter walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal saw the strong wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” 31And immediately Jesus extended his#Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand and#*Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“extended”) has been translated as a finite verb caught him and said to him, “You of little faith! Why did you doubt?” 32And when#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“got”) they got into the boat, the wind abated. 33So those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God!”
Many Healed at Gennesaret
34And after they#*Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had crossed over”) which is understood as temporal had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 35And when#*Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“recognized”) which is understood as temporal the men of that place recognized him, they sent word into that whole surrounding region, and they brought to him all those who were sick.#Literally “having badly” 36And they were imploring him that they might only touch the edge#Or “tassel” of his cloak, and all those who touched it#*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation were cured.
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