American King James Version - AKJV - 1999
Matthew 14
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And said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.
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References John
Matthew 16:14
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For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.
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People
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And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
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But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
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Parallel theme
Genesis 40:20
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And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.
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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.
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And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
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Parallel theme
Matthew 17:12
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And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
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Parallel theme
Revelation 16:6
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And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
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Parallel theme
Acts 8:2
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When Jesus heard of it, he departed there by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.
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References Jesus
Matthew 12:15
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And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
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Parallel theme
Hebrews 4:15
Matthew 9:36
Hebrews 2:17
Hebrews 5:2
Mark 9:22
Luke 19:41
Luke 7:13
References Jesus
Mark 6:34
Matthew 4:23
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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.
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Parallel theme
Matthew 15:23
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He said, Bring them here to me.
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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 broke, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
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Blessing
Luke 24:30
1 Samuel 9:13
Mark 6:41
1 Corinthians 10:16
Kingdom
Mark 7:34
Parallel theme
Acts 27:35
Romans 14:6
1 Corinthians 11:24
Colossians 3:17
Luke 9:14
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And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
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And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
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Parallel theme
Matthew 15:39
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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.
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But the ship was now in the middle of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
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And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
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But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
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Good
Acts 23:11
John 16:33
Matthew 9:2
Parallel theme
Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:4
Isaiah 51:12
John 6:20
Luke 1:13
References Jesus
Matthew 17:7
Matthew 28:10
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And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
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Parallel theme
Philippians 4:13
Acts 3:16
Luke 17:6
Romans 4:19
References Jesus
Mark 9:23
Matthew 21:21
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But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
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And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt?
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Faith
Matthew 8:26
Matthew 17:20
Matthew 16:8
Parallel theme
Psalm 138:7
Genesis 22:14
Isaiah 63:12
Mark 1:31
Mark 5:41
References Jesus
Acts 4:30
Mark 1:41
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Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth you are the Son of God.
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Parallel theme
Psalm 2:7
References God
John 11:27
John 1:49
Mark 1:1
Romans 1:4
Matthew 16:16
John 6:69
Mark 15:39
Matthew 26:63
Worship
Matthew 28:17
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And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
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📍 Genesisnesaret
Parallel theme
Luke 5:1
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And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought to him all that were diseased;
Summary of Matthew 14
Matthew 14 begins with the execution of John the Baptist, showing the increasing danger surrounding the ministry of Jesus and demonstrating the personal cost of John's faithfulness when he confronted Herod Antipas over his unlawful relationship with Herodias.
Herod's guilt and fear become evident when he hears about Jesus and assumes that John has somehow returned from the dead, revealing how deeply John's death continues to trouble him and how seriously he takes the extraordinary reports surrounding Jesus.
After hearing about John's death, Jesus withdraws to a solitary place, but the crowds follow Him, and rather than turning them away during His own time of grief, Jesus responds with compassion and healing, demonstrating His concern for suffering people.
The crowd eventually becomes hungry, and the disciples see only an impossible logistical problem because they possess merely five loaves and two fish, but Jesus takes their limited resources, gives thanks, breaks the food, and provides enough for thousands of people.
The feeding of the five thousand demonstrates not only Jesus' miraculous power but also His willingness to involve His disciples in serving others, showing that limited human resources can become instruments of God's provision when placed in His hands.
After dismissing the crowd, Jesus goes alone to a mountain to pray while the disciples cross the Sea of Galilee, where they encounter strong winds and waves that make their journey difficult and frightening.
During the early morning hours, Jesus comes toward them walking on the water, and the disciples initially believe that they are seeing a ghost, but Jesus reassures them and tells them not to be afraid.
Peter then asks Jesus to command him to walk on the water, and Jesus tells him to come, allowing Peter to experience a remarkable moment of faith before fear takes control when he focuses on the storm rather than on Jesus.
When Peter begins to sink, Jesus immediately reaches out and rescues him, providing a powerful picture of how faith can weaken when attention shifts from Christ to frightening circumstances, while also showing that Jesus remains ready to rescue those who call upon Him.
Once Jesus enters the boat, the wind stops, and the disciples worship Him as the Son of God, demonstrating that the miracle deepens their understanding of His identity and authority.
The chapter ends in Gennesaret, where people recognize Jesus and bring their sick to Him, and even those who merely touch the edge of His garment are healed, reinforcing Matthew's repeated presentation of Jesus as compassionate toward human suffering.
The central message is that Matthew 14 reveals Jesus as compassionate Lord over human need, sickness, nature, fear, and death, while showing that His followers are called to trust Him even when their resources appear inadequate, their circumstances become frightening, and their understanding remains incomplete.
The chapter ultimately moves from the tragic death of John the Baptist to miraculous provision, supernatural authority, and widespread healing, showing that although God's servants may suffer and human circumstances may become overwhelming, Jesus continues to accomplish God's purposes while calling His disciples to respond with compassion, courage, faith, and complete trust in Him.
Herod's guilt and fear become evident when he hears about Jesus and assumes that John has somehow returned from the dead, revealing how deeply John's death continues to trouble him and how seriously he takes the extraordinary reports surrounding Jesus.
After hearing about John's death, Jesus withdraws to a solitary place, but the crowds follow Him, and rather than turning them away during His own time of grief, Jesus responds with compassion and healing, demonstrating His concern for suffering people.
The crowd eventually becomes hungry, and the disciples see only an impossible logistical problem because they possess merely five loaves and two fish, but Jesus takes their limited resources, gives thanks, breaks the food, and provides enough for thousands of people.
The feeding of the five thousand demonstrates not only Jesus' miraculous power but also His willingness to involve His disciples in serving others, showing that limited human resources can become instruments of God's provision when placed in His hands.
After dismissing the crowd, Jesus goes alone to a mountain to pray while the disciples cross the Sea of Galilee, where they encounter strong winds and waves that make their journey difficult and frightening.
During the early morning hours, Jesus comes toward them walking on the water, and the disciples initially believe that they are seeing a ghost, but Jesus reassures them and tells them not to be afraid.
Peter then asks Jesus to command him to walk on the water, and Jesus tells him to come, allowing Peter to experience a remarkable moment of faith before fear takes control when he focuses on the storm rather than on Jesus.
When Peter begins to sink, Jesus immediately reaches out and rescues him, providing a powerful picture of how faith can weaken when attention shifts from Christ to frightening circumstances, while also showing that Jesus remains ready to rescue those who call upon Him.
Once Jesus enters the boat, the wind stops, and the disciples worship Him as the Son of God, demonstrating that the miracle deepens their understanding of His identity and authority.
The chapter ends in Gennesaret, where people recognize Jesus and bring their sick to Him, and even those who merely touch the edge of His garment are healed, reinforcing Matthew's repeated presentation of Jesus as compassionate toward human suffering.
The central message is that Matthew 14 reveals Jesus as compassionate Lord over human need, sickness, nature, fear, and death, while showing that His followers are called to trust Him even when their resources appear inadequate, their circumstances become frightening, and their understanding remains incomplete.
The chapter ultimately moves from the tragic death of John the Baptist to miraculous provision, supernatural authority, and widespread healing, showing that although God's servants may suffer and human circumstances may become overwhelming, Jesus continues to accomplish God's purposes while calling His disciples to respond with compassion, courage, faith, and complete trust in Him.