Matthew 14 NKJV NLT Parallel

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1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus

1When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, heard about Jesus,

2and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

2he said to his advisers, “This must be John the Baptist raised from the dead! That is why he can do such miracles.”

3For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.

3For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his wife Herodias (the former wife of Herod’s brother Philip).

4Because John had said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

4John had been telling Herod, “It is against God’s law for you to marry her.”

5And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

5Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet.

6But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.

6But at a birthday party for Herod, Herodias’s daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him,

7Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

7so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted.

8So she, having been prompted by her mother, said, “Give me John the Baptist’s head here on a platter.”

8At her mother’s urging, the girl said, “I want the head of John the Baptist on a tray!”

9And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he commanded it to be given to her.

9Then the king regretted what he had said; but because of the vow he had made in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders.

10So he sent and had John beheaded in prison.

10So John was beheaded in the prison,

11And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

11and his head was brought on a tray and given to the girl, who took it to her mother.

12Then his disciples came and took away the body and buried it, and went and told Jesus.

12Later, John’s disciples came for his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus what had happened. Jesus Feeds Five Thousand

13When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities.

13As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns.

14And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.

14Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

15When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.”

15That evening the disciples came to 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 food for themselves.”

16But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

16But Jesus said, “That isn’t necessary—you feed them.”

17And they said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.”

17“But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!” they answered.

18He said, “Bring them here to Me.”

18 “Bring them here,” he said.

19Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes.

19Then he told the people to sit down on the grass. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave the bread to the disciples, who distributed it to the people.

20So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained.

20They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers.

21Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

21About 5,000 men were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children! Jesus Walks on Water

22Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away.

22Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home.

23And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.

23After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.

24But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

24Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.

25Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

25About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.

26And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.

26When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!”

27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”

27But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here! ”

28And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

28Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”

29So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.

30But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

30But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

31And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

31Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”

32And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

32When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.

33Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”

33Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.

34When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.

34After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.

35And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent out into all that surrounding region, brought to Him all who were sick,

35When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed.

36and begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.

36They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.

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