Matthew 14
14
The Death of John
1-2At about this time, Herod, the regional ruler, heard what was being said about Jesus. He said to his servants, “This has to be John the Baptizer come back from the dead. That’s why he’s able to work miracles!”
3-5Herod had arrested John, put him in chains, and sent him to prison to placate Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife. John had provoked Herod by naming his relationship with Herodias “adultery.” Herod wanted to kill him, but he was afraid because so many people revered John as a prophet of God.
6-12But at his birthday celebration, he got his chance. Herodias’s daughter provided the entertainment, dancing for the guests. She swept Herod away. In his drunken enthusiasm, he promised her on oath anything she wanted. Already coached by her mother, she was ready: “Give me, served up on a platter, the head of John the Baptizer.” That sobered the king up fast. Unwilling to lose face with his guests, he did it—ordered John’s head cut off and presented to the girl on a platter. She in turn gave it to her mother. Later, John’s disciples got the body, gave it a reverent burial, and reported to Jesus.
Supper for Five Thousand
13-14When Jesus got the news, he slipped away by boat to an out-of-the-way place by himself. But unsuccessfully—someone saw him and the word got around. Soon a lot of people from the nearby villages walked around the lake to where he was. When he saw them coming, he was overcome with pity and healed their sick.
15Toward evening the disciples approached him. “We’re out in the country and it’s getting late. Dismiss the people so they can go to the villages and get some supper.”
16But Jesus said, “There is no need to dismiss them. You give them supper.”
17“All we have are five loaves of bread and two fish,” they said.
18-21Jesus said, “Bring them here.” Then he had the people sit on the grass. He took the five loaves and two fish, lifted his face to heaven in prayer, blessed, broke, and gave the bread to the disciples. The disciples then gave the food to the congregation. They all ate their fill. They gathered twelve baskets of leftovers. About five thousand were fed.
Walking on the Water
22-23As soon as the meal was finished, he insisted that the disciples get in the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he dismissed the people. With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could be by himself and pray. He stayed there alone, late into the night.
24-26Meanwhile, the boat was far out to sea when the wind came up against them and they were battered by the waves. At about four o’clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them walking on the water. They were scared to death. “A ghost!” they said, crying out in terror.
27But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.”
28Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.”
29-30He said, “Come ahead.”
Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, save me!”
31Jesus didn’t hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then he said, “Faint-heart, what got into you?”
32-33The two of them climbed into the boat, and the wind died down. The disciples in the boat, having watched the whole thing, worshiped Jesus, saying, “This is it! You are God’s Son for sure!”
34-36On return, they beached the boat at Gennesaret. When the people got wind that he was back, they sent out word through the neighborhood and rounded up all the sick, who asked for permission to touch the edge of his coat. And whoever touched him 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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