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Matthew 14 :: New American Standard Bible 2020 (NASB20)

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John the Baptist Beheaded

(Mar 6:14–29; Luk 9:7–9 )
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:1 -

[fn]At that time [fn]Herod [fn]the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus,

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:2 - and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he himself has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:3 -

For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:4 - For John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:5 - Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded [fn]John as a prophet.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:6 -

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced [fn]before them and pleased Herod,

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:7 - so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:8 - And after being prompted by her mother, she *said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:9 - And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths and [fn]his dinner guests.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:10 - He sent word and had John beheaded in the prison.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:11 - And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:12 - [fn]John’s disciples came and took away the body and buried [fn]it; and they went and reported to Jesus.

Five Thousand Men Fed

(Mar 6:30–44; Luk 9:10–17; Jhn 6:1–14 )
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:13 -

Now when Jesus heard about John, He withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by Himself; and when the [fn]people heard about this, they followed Him on foot from the cities.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:14 - When He came [fn]ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:15 -

Now when it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This place is secluded and the hour is already past to eat; send the crowds away, so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:16 - But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go; you give them something to eat!”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:17 - They *said to Him, “We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:18 - And He said, “Bring them here to Me.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:19 - And ordering the crowds to [fn]sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looked up toward heaven. He blessed the food and breaking the loaves, He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:20 - And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces: twelve full baskets.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:21 - There were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children.

Jesus Walks on the Water

(Mar 6:45–52; Jhn 6:15–21 )
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:22 -

Immediately afterward He compelled the disciples to get into the boat and to go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:23 - 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.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:24 - But the boat was already [fn]a long distance from the land, [fn]battered by the waves; for the wind was [fn]contrary.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:25 - And in the [fn]fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:26 - When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out [fn]in fear.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:27 - But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, [fn]it is I; do not be afraid.”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:28 -

Peter responded and said to Him, “Lord, if [fn]it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:29 - And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:30 - But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:31 - Immediately Jesus reached out with His hand and took hold of him, and *said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:32 - When they got into the boat, the wind stopped.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:33 - And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are truly God’s Son!”
(Mar 6:53–56 )
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:34 -

When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:35 - And when the men of that place [fn]recognized Him, they sent word into all that surrounding region and brought to Him all who were sick;
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:36 - and they pleaded with Him that they might just touch the [fn]border of His cloak; and all who touched it were cured.
NASB20 Footnotes
Or On that occasion
I.e., Herod Antipas
I.e., a regional ruler
Lit him
Lit in the midst
Lit those who reclined at the table with him
Lit his
Lit him
Lit the crowds
Lit out
Lit recline
Lit many stadia from; a Roman stadion perhaps averaged 607 ft. or 185 m
Lit tormented
Or adverse
I.e., 3-6 a.m.
Lit from
Lit I am
Lit You are
Or found out about
Or tassel; i.e., a ritual tassel sewn to corners of garments for Jewish men
*
See the NASB20 Preface for an explanation on the use of the asterisk.
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