English Bible Presentation Sharing - Matthew Book, chapter 14, verse 37 in Litv Version

Matthew 14 : 1 (LITV)

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

Matthew 14 : 2 (LITV)

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

Matthew 14 : 3 (LITV)

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

Matthew 14 : 4 (LITV)

For John said to him, It is not lawful for you to have her.

Matthew 14 : 5 (LITV)

And desiring to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they held him as a prophet.

Matthew 14 : 6 (LITV)

But a birthday feast for Herod being held, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst and pleased Herod.

Matthew 14 : 7 (LITV)

So then he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.

Matthew 14 : 8 (LITV)

But she being urged on by her mother, she says, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

Matthew 14 : 9 (LITV)

And the king was grieved, but because of the oaths, and those who reclined with him, he ordered it to be given.

Matthew 14 : 10 (LITV)

And sending, he beheaded John in the prison.

Matthew 14 : 11 (LITV)

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

Matthew 14 : 12 (LITV)

And having come, his disciples took the body and buried it; and coming, they reported to Jesus.

Matthew 14 : 13 (LITV)

And having heard, Jesus withdrew privately from there in a boat, into a deserted place. And hearing, the crowds followed Him on foot out of the cities.

Matthew 14 : 14 (LITV)

And going out, Jesus saw a great crowd and was filled with pity toward them. And He healed their infirm ones.

Matthew 14 : 15 (LITV)

And evening coming, His disciples came near to Him saying, The place is deserted, and the hour is already gone by. Dismiss the crowds, that going away into the villages they may buy provisions for themselves.

Matthew 14 : 16 (LITV)

But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go away. You give them food to eat.

Matthew 14 : 17 (LITV)

But they said to Him, We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.

Matthew 14 : 18 (LITV)

And He said, Bring them here to Me.

Matthew 14 : 19 (LITV)

And commanding the crowds to recline on the grass, and taking the five loaves and two fish, looking up to Heaven, He blessed. And breaking, He gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the crowds.

Matthew 14 : 20 (LITV)

And all ate and were satisfied. And they took up the left over pieces, twelve hand-baskets full.

Matthew 14 : 21 (LITV)

And the ones eating were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Matthew 14 : 22 (LITV)

And immediately Jesus made His disciples get into a boat and to go before Him to the other side until He should dismiss the crowds.

Matthew 14 : 23 (LITV)

And having dismissed the crowds, He went up into the mountain alone to pray. And evening coming on, He was there alone.

Matthew 14 : 24 (LITV)

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

Matthew 14 : 25 (LITV)

But in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.

Matthew 14 : 26 (LITV)

And seeing Him walking on the sea, the disciples were troubled, saying, It is a phantom! And they cried out from the fear.

Matthew 14 : 27 (LITV)

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be comforted! I AM! Do not fear.

Matthew 14 : 28 (LITV)

And answering Him, Peter said, Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the waters.

Matthew 14 : 29 (LITV)

And He said, Come! And going down from the boat, Peter walked on the waters to go to Jesus.

Matthew 14 : 30 (LITV)

But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me!

Matthew 14 : 31 (LITV)

And immediately stretching out the hand, Jesus took hold of him, and said to him, Little-faith, why did you doubt?

Matthew 14 : 32 (LITV)

And coming into the boat, the wind ceased.

Matthew 14 : 33 (LITV)

And those in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, Truly, You are the Son of God.

Matthew 14 : 34 (LITV)

And having passed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.

Matthew 14 : 35 (LITV)

And recognizing Him, the men of that place sent to all that neighborhood, and brought to Him all those badly ill.

Matthew 14 : 36 (LITV)

And they begged Him that they might touch the fringe of His robe. And as many as touched were cured.