Matthew 14:1

AMP: At that time Herod [Antipas], the tetrarch [who governed a portion of Palestine including Galilee and Perea], heard the reports about Jesus, [Luke 9:7-9]

ASV: At that season Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,

BSB: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

DARBY: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

DRA: At the time Herod the Tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus.

KJV: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

Matthew 14:2

AMP: and said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead, and that is why the miraculous powers are at work in him.”

ASV: and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore do these powers work in him.

BSB: and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

DARBY: and said to his servants, This is John the baptist: *he* is risen from the dead, and because of this these works of power display their force in him.

DRA: And he said to his servants: This is John the Baptist: he is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works shew forth themselves in him.

KJV: And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

Matthew 14:3

AMP: For Herod had John arrested and bound him and put him in prison [at the fortress of Machaerus, east of the Jordan, to keep him away] because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, [Mark 6:17; Luke 3:19]

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

BSB: Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

DARBY: For Herod had seized John, and had bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias the wife of Philip his brother.

DRA: For Herod had apprehended John and bound him, and put him into prison, because of Herodias, his brother's wife.

KJV: For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.

Matthew 14:4

AMP: for John had said to him, “It is not lawful (morally right) for you to have her [living with you as your wife].” [Lev 18:16; 20:21]

ASV: For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

BSB: because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

DARBY: For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

DRA: For John said to him: It is not lawful for thee to have her.

KJV: For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

Matthew 14:5

AMP: Although Herod wished to have him put to death, he feared the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.

ASV: And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

BSB: Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

DARBY: And [while] desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.

DRA: And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet.

KJV: And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

Matthew 14:6

AMP: But when Herod’s birthday came, [his niece Salome], the daughter of Herodias danced [immodestly] before them and pleased and fascinated Herod,

ASV: But when Herod`s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.

BSB: On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod

DARBY: But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod;

DRA: But on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them: and pleased Herod.

KJV: But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

Matthew 14:7

AMP: so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

ASV: Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.

BSB: so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.

DARBY: whereupon he promised with oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.

DRA: Whereupon he promised with an oath, to give her whatsoever she would ask of him.

KJV: Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

Matthew 14:8

AMP: She, being coached by her mother [Herodias], said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

ASV: And she, being put forward by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

BSB: Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

DARBY: But she, being set on by her mother, says, Give me here upon a dish the head of John the baptist.

DRA: But she being instructed before by her mother, said: Give me here in a dish the head of John the Baptist.

KJV: And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.

Matthew 14:9

AMP: The king was distressed, but because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests, he ordered it to be given her.

ASV: And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given;

BSB: The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

DARBY: And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with [him], he commanded [it] to be given.

DRA: And the king was struck sad: yet because of his oath, and for them that sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given.

KJV: And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.

Matthew 14:10

AMP: He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.

ASV: and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

BSB: and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

DARBY: And he sent and beheaded John in the prison;

DRA: And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

KJV: And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

Matthew 14:11

AMP: His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother [Herodias].

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

BSB: John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

DARBY: and his head was brought upon a dish, and was given to the damsel, and she carried [it] to her mother.

DRA: And his head was brought in a dish: and it was given to the damsel, and she brought it to her mother.

KJV: And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

Matthew 14:12

AMP: And John’s disciples came and took away the body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.

ASV: And his disciples came, and took up the corpse, and buried him; and they went and told Jesus.

BSB: Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.

DARBY: And his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and came and brought word to Jesus.

DRA: And his disciples came and took the body, and buried it, and came and told Jesus.

KJV: And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.

Matthew 14:13

AMP: When Jesus heard about John, He left there privately in a boat and went to a secluded place. But when the crowds heard of this, they followed Him on foot from the cities. [Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13]

ASV: Now when Jesus heard [it], he withdrew from thence in a boat, to a desert place apart: and when the multitudes heard [thereof,] they followed him on foot from the cities.

BSB: When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.

DARBY: And Jesus, having heard it, went away thence by ship to a desert place apart. And the crowds having heard [of it] followed him on foot from the cities.

DRA: Which when Jesus had heard, he retired from thence by boat, into a desert place apart, and the multitudes having heard of it, followed him on foot out of the cities.

KJV: When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.

Matthew 14:14

AMP: When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt [profound] compassion for them and healed their sick.

ASV: And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

BSB: When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

DARBY: And going out he saw a great crowd, and was moved with compassion about them, and healed their infirm.

DRA: And he coming forth saw a great multitude, and had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

KJV: And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

Matthew 14:15

AMP: When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is an isolated place and the hour is already late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”

ASV: And when even was come, the disciples came to him, saying, The place is desert, and the time is already past; send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.

BSB: When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

DARBY: But when even was come, his disciples came to him saying, The place is desert, and [much of] the [day] time already gone by; dismiss the crowds, that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.

DRA: And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying: This is a desert place, and the hour is now past: send away the multitudes, that going into the towns, they may buy themselves victuals.

KJV: And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.

Matthew 14:16

AMP: But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!”

ASV: But Jesus said unto them, They have no need to go away; give ye them to eat.

BSB: “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”

DARBY: But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go: give *ye* them to eat.

DRA: But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go: give you them to eat.

KJV: But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

Matthew 14:17

AMP: They replied, “We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.”

ASV: And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

BSB: “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

DARBY: But they say to him, We have not here save five loaves and two fishes.

DRA: They answered him: We have not here, but five loaves, and two fishes.

KJV: And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

Matthew 14:18

AMP: He said, “Bring them here to Me.”

ASV: And he said, Bring them hither to me.

BSB: “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.

DARBY: And he said, Bring them here to me.

DRA: He said to them: Bring them hither to me.

KJV: He said, Bring them hither to me.

Matthew 14:19

AMP: Then He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and He took the five loaves and the two fish and, looking up toward heaven, He blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people,

ASV: And he commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.

BSB: And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.

DARBY: And having commanded the crowds to recline upon the grass, having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed: and having broken the loaves, he gave [them] to the disciples, and the disciples [gave them] to the crowds.

DRA: And when he had commanded the multitudes to sit down upon the grass, he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.

KJV: And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Matthew 14:20

AMP: and they all ate and were satisfied. They picked up twelve full baskets of the leftover broken pieces.

ASV: And they all ate, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.

BSB: They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

DARBY: And all ate and were filled, and they took up what was over and above of fragments twelve hand-baskets full.

DRA: And they did all eat, and were filled. And they took up what remained, twelve full baskets of fragments.

KJV: And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.

Matthew 14:21

AMP: There were about 5,000 men who ate, besides women and children.

ASV: And they that did eat were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

BSB: About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.

DARBY: But those that had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

DRA: And the number of them that did eat, was five thousand men, besides women and children.

KJV: And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

Matthew 14:22

AMP: Immediately He directed the disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side [of the Sea of Galilee], while He sent the crowds away. [Mark 6:45-52; John 6:15-21]

ASV: And straightway he constrained the disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before him unto the other side, till he should send the multitudes away.

BSB: Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

DARBY: And immediately he compelled the disciples to go on board ship, and to go on before him to the other side, until he should have dismissed the crowds.

DRA: And forthwith Jesus obliged his disciples to go up into the boat, and to go before him over the water, till he dismissed the people.

KJV: And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

Matthew 14:23

AMP: After He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When it was evening, He was there alone.

ASV: And after he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray: and when even was come, he was there alone.

BSB: After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,

DARBY: And having dismissed the crowds, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when even was come, he was alone there,

DRA: And having dismissed the multitude, he went into a mountain alone to pray. And when it was evening, he was there alone.

KJV: And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

Matthew 14:24

AMP: But the boat [by this time] was already a long distance from land, tossed and battered by the waves; for the wind was against them.

ASV: But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

BSB: but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

DARBY: but the ship was already in the middle of the sea tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

DRA: But the boat in the midst of the sea was tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.

KJV: But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

Matthew 14:25

AMP: And in the fourth watch of the night (3:00-6:00 a.m.) Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. [Mark 6:48; John 6:19]

ASV: And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea.

BSB: During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.

DARBY: But in the fourth watch of the night he went off to them, walking on the sea.

DRA: And in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them walking upon the sea.

KJV: And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

Matthew 14:26

AMP: When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear.

ASV: And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.

BSB: When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

DARBY: And the disciples, seeing him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, It is an apparition. And they cried out through fear.

DRA: And they seeing him walk upon the sea, were troubled, saying: It is an apparition. And they cried out for fear.

KJV: And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

Matthew 14:27

AMP: But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I! Do not be afraid!” [Ex 3:14]

ASV: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

BSB: But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

DARBY: But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is *I*: be not afraid.

DRA: And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear ye not.

KJV: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Matthew 14:28

AMP: Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.”

ASV: And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto the upon the waters.

BSB: “Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”

DARBY: And Peter answering him said, Lord, if it be *thou*, command me to come to thee upon the waters.

DRA: And Peter making answer, said: Lord, if it be thou, bid me come to thee upon the waters.

KJV: And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Matthew 14:29

AMP: He said, “Come!” So Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

ASV: And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus.

BSB: “Come,” said Jesus.Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.

DARBY: And he said, Come. And Peter, having descended from the ship, walked upon the waters to go to Jesus.

DRA: And he said: Come. And Peter going down out of the boat, walked upon the water to come to Jesus.

KJV: And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

Matthew 14:30

AMP: But when he saw [the effects of] the wind, he was frightened, and he began to sink, and he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

ASV: But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

BSB: But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

DARBY: But seeing the wind strong he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

DRA: But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid: and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying: Lord, save me.

KJV: But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

Matthew 14:31

AMP: Immediately Jesus extended His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

ASV: And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

BSB: Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

DARBY: And immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught hold of him, and says to him, O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?

DRA: And immediately Jesus stretching forth his hand took hold of him, and said to him: O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?

KJV: And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Matthew 14:32

AMP: And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

ASV: And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased.

BSB: And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.

DARBY: And when they had gone up into the ship, the wind fell.

DRA: And when they were come up into the boat, the wind ceased.

KJV: And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

Matthew 14:33

AMP: Then those in the boat worshiped Him [with awe-inspired reverence], saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

ASV: And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

BSB: Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

DARBY: But those in the ship came and did homage to him, saying, Truly thou art God's Son.

DRA: And they that were in the boat came and adored him, saying: Indeed thou art the Son of God.

KJV: Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Matthew 14:34

AMP: When they had crossed over [the sea], they went ashore at Gennesaret.

ASV: And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.

BSB: When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.

DARBY: And having crossed over they came to the land of Gennesaret.

DRA: And having passed the water, they came into the country of Genesar.

KJV: And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

Matthew 14:35

AMP: And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word throughout all the surrounding district and brought to Him all who were sick;

ASV: And when the men of that place knew him, they sent into all that region round about, and brought unto him all that were sick,

BSB: And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him

DARBY: And when the men of that place recognised him, they sent to that whole country around, and they brought to him all that were ill,

DRA: And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent into all that country, and brought to him all that were diseased.

KJV: And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;

Matthew 14:36

AMP: and they begged Him to let them merely touch the fringe of His robe; and all who touched it were perfectly restored. [Matt 9:20]

ASV: and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.

BSB: and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

DARBY: and besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment; and as many as touched were made thoroughly well.

DRA: And they besought him that they might touch but the hem of his garment. And as many as touched, were made whole.

KJV: And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

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