Online Bible

Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 14

Twitter · Facebook
Matthew 14 NASB - New American Standard BibleMatthew 14 NASB - New American Standard Bible

Chapter 14 of Matthew—New American Standard Bible (NASB)

  1. 1At that [a]time 2Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus,
  2. and said to his servants, “3This is John the Baptist; [b]he has risen from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
  3. ¶ For when 4Herod had John arrested, he bound him and put him 5in prison because of 6Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.
  4. For John had been saying to him, “7It is not lawful for you to have her.”
  5. Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded [c]John as 8a prophet.
  6. ¶ But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of 9Herodias danced [d]before them and pleased 10Herod,
  7. so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
  8. Having been prompted by her mother, she *said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
  9. Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of [e]his dinner guests.
  10. 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. His disciples came and took away the body and buried [f]it; and they went and reported to Jesus.
  13. 11Now when Jesus heard about John, He withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by Himself; and when the [g]people heard of this, they followed Him on foot from the cities.
  14. When He went [h]ashore, He 12saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and 13healed their sick.
  15. ¶ When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This place is desolate and the hour is already [i]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. They *said to Him, “We have here only 14five loaves and two fish.”
  18. And He said, “Bring them here to Me.”
  19. Ordering the [j]people to [k]sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He 15blessed the food, and breaking the loaves He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds,
  20. and they all ate and were satisfied. They picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve full 16baskets.
  21. There were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children.
  22. 17Immediately He [l]made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.
  23. After He had sent the crowds away, 18He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.
  24. But the boat was already [m]a long distance from the land, [n]battered by the waves; for the wind was [o]19contrary.
  25. And in 20the [p]fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea.
  26. When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is 21a ghost!” And they cried out [q]in fear.
  27. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “22Take courage, it is I; 23do not be afraid.”
  28. ¶ Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”
  29. And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
  30. But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
  31. Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and *said to him, “24You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
  32. When they got into the boat, the wind stopped.
  33. And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are certainly 25God’s Son!”
  34. 26When they had crossed over, they came to land at 27Gennesaret.
  35. And when the men of that place [r]recognized Him, they sent word into all that surrounding district and brought to Him all who were sick;
  36. and they implored Him that they might just touch 28the fringe of His cloak; and as many as 29touched it were cured.

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Or occasion
  2. ^ Or he, himself
  3. ^ Lit him
  4. ^ Lit in the midst
  5. ^ Lit those who reclined at the table with him
  6. ^ Lit him
  7. ^ Lit the crowds
  8. ^ Lit out
  9. ^ Lit past
  10. ^ Lit crowds
  11. ^ Lit recline
  12. ^ Lit compelled
  13. ^ Lit many stadia from; a stadion was about 600 feet or about 182 meters
  14. ^ Lit tormented
  15. ^ Or adverse
  16. ^ I.e. 3-6 a.m.
  17. ^ Lit from
  18. ^ Or knew

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Mt 14:1-12; Mr 6:14-29; Mt 14:1, 2
  2. ^ Mr 8:15; Lu 3:1, 19; 8:3; 13:31; 23:7f, 11f, 15; Ac 4:27; 12:1
  3. ^ Mt 16:14; Mr 6:14; Lu 9:7
  4. ^ Mt 14:1-12; Mr 6:14-29; 8:15; Lu 3:1, 19; 8:3; 13:31; 23:7f, 11f, 15; Ac 4:27; 12:1
  5. ^ Mt 4:12; 11:2
  6. ^ Mt 14:6; Mr 6:17, 19, 22; Lu 3:19f
  7. ^ Le 18:16; 20:21
  8. ^ Mt 11:9
  9. ^ Mt 14:3; Mr 6:17, 19, 22; Lu 3:19
  10. ^ Mt 14:1-12; Mr 6:14-29; 8:15; Lu 3:1, 19; 8:3; 13:31; 23:7f, 11f, 15; Ac 4:27; 12:1
  11. ^ Mt 14:13-21; Mr 6:32-44; Lu 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-13; Mt 15:32-38
  12. ^ Mt 9:36
  13. ^ Mt 4:23
  14. ^ Mt 16:9
  15. ^ 1Sa 9:13; Mt 15:36; 26:26; Mr 6:41; 8:7; 14:22; Lu 24:30; Ac 27:35; Ro 14:6
  16. ^ Mt 16:9; Mr 6:43; 8:19; Lu 9:17; Jn 6:13
  17. ^ Mt 14:22-33; Mr 6:45-51; Jn 6:15-21
  18. ^ Mr 6:46; Lu 6:12; 9:28; Jn 6:15
  19. ^ Ac 27:4
  20. ^ Mt 24:43; Mr 13:35
  21. ^ Lu 24:37
  22. ^ Mt 9:2
  23. ^ Mt 17:7; 28:5, 10; Mr 6:50; Lu 1:13, 30; 2:10; 5:10; 12:32; Jn 6:20; Re 1:17
  24. ^ Mt 6:30; 8:26; 16:8
  25. ^ Mt 4:3
  26. ^ Mt 14:34-36; Mr 6:53-56; Jn 6:24, 25
  27. ^ Mr 6:53; Lu 5:1
  28. ^ Mt 9:20
  29. ^ Mt 9:21; Mr 3:10; 6:56; 8:22; Lu 6:19

Read Matthew Chapter 14 in other Bible versions:

Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

  10. EmpiralEmpiral
    Jul 4, 2025 19:06 GMT

    I live in Dover, Delaware. My boyfriend Juan Tover and I have been dating for the past 4 yrs we were to get married in September of this year but it never happened..he constantly messes around with his ex's and other females every time he got caught he apologized and tell me to forgive him and I keep taking him back because I'm truly in love with this man but after a while he started messing around again...what can I do to make this man to love me and stop the messing around so we could get married and start our family? I am very happy I contacted Priest Salami regarding my problem. My boyfriend is now my HUSBAND. We got married 2 weeks ago in the United Church in Dover. My problem was solved. I am extremely happy to put his email purenaturalhealer@gmail.com  to anyone out there looking to solve his/her relationship problem. You can also WhatsApp him with his mobile number +2348105150446
    Visit his Facebook page facebook.com/priestsalami

  • Showing 1 - 10 of 10
NOTE: You are replying to 's comment. [Cancel]