1 John the Baptist Beheaded At that 14:1Or occasion time Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus,
2 and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; 14:2 Or he, himself he has risen from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
3 For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.
4 For John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
5 And although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they were regarding 14:5Lit him John as a prophet.
6 But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced 14:6Lit in the midst beforethemand pleased Herod,
7 somuchthat he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
8 Now having been prompted by her mother, she *said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
9 And although he was grieved, the king commandeditto be given because of his oaths, and because of 14:9Lit those who reclined at the table with him his dinner guests.
10 And he sent and had John beheaded in the prison.
11 And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
12 And his disciples came and took away the body and buried 14:12 Lit him it; and they went and reported to Jesus.Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
13 Now when Jesus heardabout John, He withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by Himself; and when the crowds heardof this, they followed Him on foot from the cities.
14 And when He went 14:14Lit out ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.
15 Now when it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This place is desolate and the hour is already 14:15Lit past late; so send the crowds away, that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”
16 But Jesus said to them,“They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!”
17 But they *said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.”
18 And He said,“Bring them here to Me.”
19 And ordering the crowds to 14:19Lit recline sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessedthe food. And breaking the loaves, He gave them to the disciples, and the disciplesgave themto the crowds,
20 and they all ate and were satisfied. They picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve full baskets.
21 And there were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children.Jesus Walks on the Sea
22 Immediately He 14:22Lit compelled made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.
23 And after He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.
24 But the boat was already many 14:24A stadion was approx. 607 ft. or 185 m stadia away from the land, 14:24Lit tormented being battered by the waves; for the wind was 14:24Lit contrary againstthem.
25 And in the 14:25 3-6a.m. fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea.
26 Now when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out 14:26Lit from in fear.
27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,“Take courage, 14:27Or I am He, cf. John 4:26; 8:18, 24, 28; 13:19; 18:5, 6 it is I; do not be afraid.”
28 And Peter answered and said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”
29 And He said,“Come!”And getting out of the boat, Peter walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
30 But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and *said to him,“You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
32 And when they got into the boat, the wind stopped.
33 And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are truly God’s Son!”
34 And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
35 And when the men of that place 14:35Or knew recognized Him, they sentwordinto all that surrounding district and brought to Him all who were sick;
36 and they were pleadingwithHim that they might just touch the fringe of His garment; and as many as toucheditwere cured.