Thematic Bible
Matthew 14:1 (show verse)
Just then Herod, the Tetrarch, heard of Jesus' fame, and said to his courtiers.
Matthew 14:2 (show verse)
"This man is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead. That is why miraculous powers are working through him."
Matthew 14:3 (show verse)
For Herod had apprehended John, shackled him, and thrust him into prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,
Matthew 14:4 (show verse)
because John kept telling him, "It is not right for you to have her."
Matthew 14:5 (show verse)
And although he wished to kill John, he feared the people, for they considered John a prophet.
Matthew 14:6 (show verse)
But when Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company,
Matthew 14:7 (show verse)
and so pleased Herod that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for.
Matthew 14:8 (show verse)
So, prompted by her mother, the girl said, "Give me at once, upon a dish, the head of John the Baptist."
Matthew 14:9 (show verse)
The king was displeased because of this, but because of his oaths and his guests he ordered it to be given her.
Matthew 14:10 (show verse)
He sent and beheaded John in prison;
Matthew 14:11 (show verse)
the head was brought on a dish, and given to the young girl, who took it to her mother.
Matthew 14:12 (show verse)
Then John's disciples went and removed his body, and came and told Jesus.
Matthew 14:13 (show verse)
When Jesus heard it he went away privately by boat to a lonely spot; but the crowds heard about it, and followed him on foot from the cities.
Matthew 14:14 (show verse)
So when he landed he saw a great multitude, and felt compassion for them, and healed their sick.
Matthew 14:15 (show verse)
As twilight fell, his disciples came to him and said: "This is a lonely spot, and the day is far spent; send the crowds away, so that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food."
Matthew 14:16 (show verse)
"They need not go away," said Jesus, "do you, yourselves, give them something to eat."
Matthew 14:17 (show verse)
"We have nothing here," they replied, "except five loaves and two fishes."
Matthew 14:18 (show verse)
"Bring them here to me," said Jesus.
Matthew 14:19 (show verse)
Then he told the people to sit down on the grass, and after taking the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven and blessed them. Then he broke the loaves and handed them to the disciples, and the disciples handed them to the crowds.
Matthew 14:20 (show verse)
And they all ate and were fully satisfied, and they took up of the fragments that remained, twelve basketfuls.
Matthew 14:21 (show verse)
Those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Matthew 14:22 (show verse)
Then he made his disciples get aboard the boat and precede him to the other side, while he sent away the crowds.
Matthew 14:23 (show verse)
After he had sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountain alone, to pray. When night came he was there alone.
Matthew 14:24 (show verse)
But the boat was already a long way from shore, buffeted by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
Matthew 14:25 (show verse)
And in the fourth watch of the night he came toward them, walking upon the sea,
Matthew 14:26 (show verse)
but when the disciples saw him walking upon the sea, they were terrified. "It is a phantom," they said, and cried out for fear.
Matthew 14:27 (show verse)
But at once Jesus spoke to them, "Courage," he said, "it is I. Fear not."
Matthew 14:28 (show verse)
Peter answered, "Master, if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."
Matthew 14:29 (show verse)
"Come," said Jesus. Then Peter got down from the boat and walked on the water to go to Jesus.
Matthew 14:30 (show verse)
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and as he began to sink, he cried out, "Master, save me!"
Matthew 14:31 (show verse)
At once Jesus stretched out his hand and caught hold of him, saying to him. "O little faith! What made you doubt?"
Matthew 14:32 (show verse)
Then as they climbed into the boat the wind grew weary,
Matthew 14:33 (show verse)
and the men in the boat fell upon their knees before him, saying, "You are, indeed, the Son of God."
Matthew 14:34 (show verse)
Then they crossed over and came to land at Gennesaret;
Matthew 14:35 (show verse)
and when the men of that country recognized him, they sent into all the country round about, and brought to him all the sick,
Matthew 14:36 (show verse)
and kept begging him to let them touch the tassel of his cloak??nd all who touched were completely cured.