New Testament · Gospels and Acts

Matthew chapter 14

Around that time, about Jesusand told his servants, “This is — he’s been ! That’s why these are at work through him.”You see, Herod had arrested John, chained him up, and thrown him in prison — all because of , his brother Philip’s wife.Because John had been telling him, “It’s for you to have her.”Herod wanted to kill him but was afraid of the people, because they considered John a .But when Herod’s came, the daughter of Herodias for the guests, and Herod was so delightedthat he to give her whatever she asked for. by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Submerger, right here on a .”The was , but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered it to be done.He sent and had John in the prison.His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.John’s came, took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.When Jesus heard this, he by boat to a to be alone. But the crowds found out and followed him on foot from the towns.When he stepped out of the boat, he saw a massive crowd, and . He healed those among them who were sick.When evening came, the approached him and said, “This is a remote place and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”Jesus replied, “They don’t need to leave. something to eat.”“All we have here is five of bread and two fish,” they told him.“Bring them here to me,” he said.He told the crowds to sit down on the grass. Then he took the five loaves and the two fish, , , the bread, and gave it to the followers, who distributed it to the crowds.Everyone ate and was . Then they picked up full of leftover pieces.The number who ate was about , not even counting women and children.Immediately, Jesus the followers get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.After he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the by himself . When evening came, he was there alone.By this time, the boat was already a considerable distance from shore, getting by the waves because the wind was against them.During the , Jesus came toward them, .When the followers saw him walking on the lake, they were . “It’s a !” they screamed, crying out in fear.But Jesus immediately spoke to them: “ . Don’t be afraid.”Peter called out to him, “, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you on the water.”“,” Jesus said. So Peter got out of the boat and toward Jesus.But when he noticed the strong wind, he and started to sink. “Master, !” he screamed.Immediately, Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “” he said to him. “Why did you ?”When they climbed into the boat, the wind died down.Then those in the boat and said, “You really are the !”When they had crossed over, they landed at .When the people of that area him, they sent word throughout the entire surrounding region. People brought all who were sick to himand begged him to let them just touch the . And everyone who touched it was .