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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

Οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
προσελθόντες come thereunto, consent, G4334
πολὺν abundant, altogether, common G4183
ἀπόλυσον dismiss, divorce, forgive G630
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443

People & Context

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.

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.

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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