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Chapter 14
Matt Montgome 14:1  Just then Herod, the Tetrarch, heard of Jesus’ fame, and said to his courtiers.
Matt Montgome 14:2  "This man is Johnthe Baptist; he is risen from the dead. That is why miraculous powers are working through him."
Matt Montgome 14:3  For Herod had apprehended John, shackled him, and thrust him into prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
Matt Montgome 14:4  because Johnkept telling him, "It is not right for you to have her."
Matt Montgome 14:5  And although he wished to kill John, he feared the people, for they considered Johna prophet.
Matt Montgome 14:6  But when Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company,
Matt Montgome 14:7  and so pleased Herod that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for.
Matt Montgome 14:8  So, prompted by her mother, the girl said, "Give me at once, upon a dish, the head of Johnthe Baptist."
Matt Montgome 14:9  The king was displeased because of this, but because of his oaths and his guests he ordered it to be given her.
Matt Montgome 14:11  the head was brought on a dish, and given to the young girl, who took it to her mother.
Matt Montgome 14:12  Then John’s disciples went and removed his body, and came and told Jesus.
Matt Montgome 14:13  When Jesus heard it he went away privately by boat to a lonely spot; but the crowds heard about it, and followed him on foot from the cities.
Matt Montgome 14:14  So when he landed he saw a great multitude, and felt compassion for them, and healed their sick.
Matt Montgome 14:15  As twilight fell, his disciples came to him and said. "This is a lonely spot, and the day is far spent; send the crowds away, so that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food."
Matt Montgome 14:16  "They need not go away," said Jesus, "do you, yourselves, give them something to eat."
Matt Montgome 14:17  "We have nothing here," they replied, "except five loaves and two fishes."
Matt Montgome 14:19  Then he told the people to sit down on the grass, and after taking the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven and blessed them. Then he broke the loaves and handed them to the disciples, and the disciples handed them to the crowds.
Matt Montgome 14:20  And they all ate and were fully satisfied, and they took up of the fragments that remained, twelve basketfuls.
Matt Montgome 14:21  Those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Matt Montgome 14:22  Then he made his disciples get aboard the boat and precede him to the other side, while he sent away the crowds.
Matt Montgome 14:23  After he had sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountain alone, to pray. When night came he was there alone.
Matt Montgome 14:24  But the boat was already a long way from shore, buffeted by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
Matt Montgome 14:25  And in the fourth watch of the night he came toward them, walking upon the sea,
Matt Montgome 14:26  but when the disciples saw him walking upon the sea, they were terrified. "It is a phantom," they said, and cried out for fear.
Matt Montgome 14:27  But at once Jesus spoke to them, "Courage," he said, "it is I. Fear not."
Matt Montgome 14:28  Peter answered, "Master, if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."
Matt Montgome 14:29  "Come," said Jesus. Then Peter got down from the boat and walked on the water to go to Jesus.
Matt Montgome 14:30  But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and as he began to sink, he cried out, "Master, save me!"
Matt Montgome 14:31  At once Jesus stretched out his hand and caught hold of him, saying to him. "O little faith! What made you doubt?"
Matt Montgome 14:32  Then as they climbed into the boat the wind grew weary,
Matt Montgome 14:33  and the men in the boat fell upon their knees before him, saying, "You are, indeed, the Son of God."
Matt Montgome 14:34  Then they crossed over and came to land at Gennesaret;
Matt Montgome 14:35  and when the men of that country recognized him, they sent into all the country round about, and brought to him all the sick,
Matt Montgome 14:36  and kept begging him to let them touch the tassel of his cloak - and all who touched were completely cured.