Matthew 14

DOUAI-RHEIMS	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 At the time Herod the Tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus.	1 In that time, Herod the Tetrarch heard the news about Jesus.
2 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.	2 And he said to his servants: “This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead, and that is why miracles are at work in him.”
3 For Herod had apprehended John and bound him, and put him into prison, because of Herodias, his brother's wife.	3 For Herod had apprehended John, and bound him, and put him in prison, because of Herodias, the wife of his brother.
4 For John said to him: It is not lawful for thee to have her.	4 For John was telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
5 And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet.	5 And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.
6 But on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them: and pleased Herod.	6 Then, on Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced in their midst, and it pleased Herod.
7 Whereupon he promised with an oath, to give her whatsoever she would ask of him.	7 And so he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask of him.
8 But she being instructed before by her mother, said: Give me here in a dish the head of John the Baptist.	8 But, having been advised by her mother, she said, “Give me here, on a platter, the head of John the Baptist.”
9 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.	9 And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who sat at table with him, he ordered it to be given.
10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.	10 And he sent and beheaded John in prison.
11 And his head was brought in a dish: and it was given to the damsel, and she brought it to her mother.	11 And his head was brought on a platter, and it was given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
12 And his disciples came and took the body, and buried it, and came and told Jesus.	12 And his disciples approached and took the body, and they buried it. And arriving, they reported it to Jesus.
13 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.	13 When Jesus had heard it, he withdrew from there by boat, to a deserted place by himself. And when the crowds had heard of it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
14 And he coming forth saw a great multitude, and had compassion on them, and healed their sick.	14 And going out, he saw a great multitude, and he took pity on them, and he cured their sick.
15 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.	15 And when evening had arrived, his disciples approached him, saying: “This is a deserted place, and the hour has now passed. Dismiss the crowds, so that, by going into the towns, they may buy food for themselves.”
16 But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go: give you them to eat.	16 But Jesus said to them: “They have no need to go. Give them something to eat yourselves.”
17 They answered him: We have not here, but five loaves, and two fishes.	17 They answered him, “We have nothing here, except five loaves and two fish.”
18 He said to them: Bring them hither to me.	18 He said to them, “Bring them here to me.”
19 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.	19 And when he had ordered the multitude to sit down upon the grass, he took the five loaves and the two fish, and gazing up to heaven, he blessed and broke and gave the bread to the disciples, and then the disciples to the multitudes.
20 And they did all eat, and were filled. And they took up what remained, twelve full baskets of fragments.	20 And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up the remnants: twelve baskets full of fragments.
21 And the number of them that did eat, was five thousand men, besides women and children.	21 Now the number of those who ate was five thousand men, besides women and children.
22 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.	22 And Jesus promptly compelled his disciples to climb into the boat, and to precede him in crossing the sea, while he dismissed the crowds.
23 And having dismissed the multitude, he went into a mountain alone to pray. And when it was evening, he was there alone.	23 And having dismissed the multitude, he ascended alone onto a mountain to pray. And when evening arrived, he was alone there.
24 But the boat in the midst of the sea was tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.	24 But in the midst of the sea, the boat was being tossed about by the waves. For the wind was against them.
25 And in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them walking upon the sea.	25 Then, in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them, walking upon the sea.
26 And they seeing him walk upon the sea, were troubled, saying: It is an apparition. And they cried out for fear.	26 And seeing him walking upon the sea, they were disturbed, saying: “It must be an apparition.” And they cried out, because of fear.
27 And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear ye not.	27 And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: “Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.”
28 And Peter making answer, said: Lord, if it be thou, bid me come to thee upon the waters.	28 Then Peter responded by saying, “Lord, if it is you, order me come to you over the waters.”
29 And he said: Come. And Peter going down out of the boat, walked upon the water to come to Jesus.	29 And he said, “Come.” And Peter, descending from the boat, walked over the water, so as to go to Jesus.
30 But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid: and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying: Lord, save me.	30 Yet truly, seeing that the wind was strong, he was afraid. And as he began to sink, he cried out, saying: “Lord, save me.”
31 And immediately Jesus stretching forth his hand took hold of him, and said to him: O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?	31 And immediately Jesus extended his hand and took hold of him. And he said to him, “O little in faith, why did you doubt?”
32 And when they were come up into the boat, the wind ceased.	32 And when they had ascended into the boat, the wind ceased.
33 And they that were in the boat came and adored him, saying: Indeed thou art the Son of God.	33 Then those who were in the boat drew near and adored him, saying: “Truly, you are the Son of God.”
34 And having passed the water, they came into the country of Genesar.	34 And having crossed the sea, they arrived in the land of Genesaret.
35 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.	35 And when the men of that place had recognized him, they sent into all that region, and they brought to him all who had maladies.
36 And they besought him that they might touch but the hem of his garment. And as many as touched, were made whole.	36 And they petitioned him, so that they might touch even the hem of his garment. And as many as touched it were made whole.