Matthew 14

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 14 of 28

1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus.

2 And he said to his servants, This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead, and because of this, powerful works are at work in him.

3 For seizing John, Herod bound him and put him into prison, because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.

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Chapter Summary

1 Herod’s opinion of Christ. 3 Why John Baptist was beheaded. 13 Jesus departs to a desert place: 15 He feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fish: 22 He walks on the sea: 34 and landing at Gennesaret, heals the sick.

Key Greek Words

σπλαγχνίζομαι moved with compassion G4697
ἄρτος loaf of bread G740
προσκυνέω to worship G4352
ὀλιγόπιστος of little faith G3640
διστάζω to doubt G1365
εὐλογέω to bless G2127

People & Context

Jesus

Withdraws to a deserted place, feeds five thousand from five loaves and two fish, then walks on the sea

John the Baptist

Imprisoned for condemning Herod's marriage and beheaded at the request of Herodias' daughter

Herod the Tetrarch

Hears Jesus' fame and fears John has risen; reluctantly orders John beheaded because of his oath

Peter

Steps from the boat to walk on the water toward Jesus, then sinks in fear and is rescued

Herodias

Wife of Herod's brother Philip; her dancing daughter, urged by her, demands John's head on a platter

Philip

Herod's brother whose wife Herodias became the cause of John's imprisonment

Timeline

Beheading of John the Baptist

Due to a rash oath made during a birthday feast, Herod the tetrarch reluctantly orders John the Baptist to be beheaded in prison.

Matthew 14:1-12
Feeding the Five Thousand and Walking on Water

Jesus miraculously feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fish, and later walks across the turbulent sea to His disciples' boat.

Matthew 14:13-33

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