Thematic Bible
Matthew 14:1 (show verse)
At that time Herod the governor heard the reports about Jesus,
Matthew 14:2 (show verse)
and said to his attendants, "This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead, and that is why the powers are at work through him."
Matthew 14:3 (show verse)
For Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him out of the way by putting him in prison, just to please Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,
Matthew 14:4 (show verse)
for John had said to him, "It is not right for you to have her as wife."
Matthew 14:5 (show verse)
Although he wanted to have him killed, he was afraid of the people, for they regarded him as a prophet.
Matthew 14:6 (show verse)
But when Herod's birthday came, Herodias' daughter danced before the guests. Herod was fascinated by her,
Matthew 14:7 (show verse)
and so passionately promised to give her anything she might ask for.
Matthew 14:8 (show verse)
And she, prompted by her mother, said, "Give me John the Baptist's head right here on a platter."
Matthew 14:9 (show verse)
And the king was sorry, but on account of his oath and his guests, he ordered it to be given her.
Matthew 14:10 (show verse)
And he sent and had John beheaded in prison.
Matthew 14:11 (show verse)
And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she took it to her mother.
Matthew 14:12 (show verse)
Then John's disciples came and carried off his corpse, and buried him, and went and reported it to Jesus.
Matthew 14:13 (show verse)
When Jesus heard it, He left there in a boat for a quiet place, to be alone. And when the crowds heard of it, they followed Him on foot from the towns.
Matthew 14:14 (show verse)
So when He got out of the boat and saw a great crowd, His heart was moved with pity for them, and He cured their sick people.
Matthew 14:15 (show verse)
But when it was evening, His disciples came to Him and said, "This is a destitute place, and the day is over; send the crowds off to the villages to buy themselves food."
Matthew 14:16 (show verse)
But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to leave here; give them something to eat yourselves."
Matthew 14:17 (show verse)
They said to Him, "We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish."
Matthew 14:18 (show verse)
He said, "Bring them here to me."
Matthew 14:19 (show verse)
After ordering the crowds to sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and two fish and looked up to heaven and blessed them; then He broke the loaves in pieces and gave them to the disciples, and they gave them to the people.
Matthew 14:20 (show verse)
And they all ate and had aplenty. Then they took up the pieces left over, which made twelve basketfuls.
Matthew 14:21 (show verse)
The people fed numbered about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Matthew 14:22 (show verse)
And He at once had the disciples get into the boat and cross to the other side ahead of Him, while He dismissed the crowds.
Matthew 14:23 (show verse)
After He had dismissed the crowds, He went up the hill alone to pray. And after the evening came on, He was there alone,
Matthew 14:24 (show verse)
but the boat was already a long way from shore, and was being tossed by the waves, for the wind was against them.
Matthew 14:25 (show verse)
Just before day He went out to them, walking on the sea.
Matthew 14:26 (show verse)
And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, "It is a ghost!" And they screamed with fright.
Matthew 14:27 (show verse)
Then Jesus at once spoke to them, "Be men of courage! It is I; stop being afraid."
Matthew 14:28 (show verse)
Peter answered Him, "Lord, if it is you, let me come to you on the water."
Matthew 14:29 (show verse)
And He said, "Come." And Peter got down out of the boat and walked on the water, and he went toward Jesus.
Matthew 14:30 (show verse)
But when he felt the wind, he was frightened, and as he began to go down, he cried out, "Lord, save me!"
Matthew 14:31 (show verse)
Jesus at once put out His hand and caught hold of him, and said to him, "O you of little faith! Why did you waver so?"
Matthew 14:32 (show verse)
And when they got into the boat, the wind lulled,
Matthew 14:33 (show verse)
And the men in the boat worshiped Him, and said, "You are certainly God's Son."
Matthew 14:34 (show verse)
And they crossed over to the other side and came to Gennesaret.
Matthew 14:35 (show verse)
And the men of that place recognized Him, and sent into all the countryside and brought to Him all who were sick,
Matthew 14:36 (show verse)
and they continued to beg Him to let them touch just the tassel on His coat, and all who barely touched it were completely cured.