Matthew 14:1
American King James At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
American Standard Version At that season Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,
King James At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
World English Bible At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,
Matthew 14:2
American King James 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.
American Standard Version and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore do these powers work in him.
King James 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.
World English Bible and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him.”
Matthew 14:3
American King James For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.
American Standard Version 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.
King James For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.
World English Bible For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.
Matthew 14:4
American King James For John said to him, It is not lawful for you to have her.
American Standard Version For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
King James For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
World English Bible For John said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
Matthew 14:5
American King James And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
American Standard Version And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
King James And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
World English Bible When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Matthew 14:6
American King James But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
American Standard Version But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
King James But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
World English Bible But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
Matthew 14:7
American King James Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.
American Standard Version Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.
King James Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.
World English Bible Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.
Matthew 14:8
American King James And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.
American Standard Version And she, being put forward by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.
King James And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.
World English Bible She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”
Matthew 14:9
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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;
King James 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.
World English Bible The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,
Matthew 14:10
American King James And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
American Standard Version and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
King James And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
World English Bible and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
Matthew 14:11
American King James And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
American Standard Version And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
King James And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
World English Bible His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
Matthew 14:12
American King James And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
American Standard Version And his disciples came, and took up the corpse, and buried him; and they went and told Jesus.
King James And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
World English Bible His disciples came, took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
Matthew 14:13
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
Matthew 14:14
American King James And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
American Standard Version And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.
King James And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
World English Bible Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
Matthew 14:15
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.”
Matthew 14:16
American King James But Jesus said to them, They need not depart; give you them to eat.
American Standard Version But Jesus said unto them, They have no need to go away; give ye them to eat.
King James But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
World English Bible But Jesus said to them, “They don’t need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
Matthew 14:17
American King James And they say to him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
American Standard Version And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
King James And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
World English Bible They told him, “We only have here five loaves and two fish.”
Matthew 14:18
American King James He said, Bring them here to me.
American Standard Version And he said, Bring them hither to me.
King James He said, Bring them hither to me.
World English Bible He said, “Bring them here to me.”
Matthew 14:19
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes.
Matthew 14:20
American King James And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
American Standard Version And they all ate, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.
King James And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
World English Bible They all ate and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.
Matthew 14:21
American King James And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.
American Standard Version And they that did eat were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
King James And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.
World English Bible Those who ate were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.
Matthew 14:22
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
Matthew 14:23
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.
Matthew 14:24
American King James But the ship was now in the middle of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
American Standard Version But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
King James But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
World English Bible But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
Matthew 14:25
American King James And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.
American Standard Version And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea.
King James And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
World English Bible In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
Matthew 14:26
American King James And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
American Standard Version And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.
King James And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
World English Bible When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.
Matthew 14:27
American King James But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
American Standard Version But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
King James But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
World English Bible But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
Matthew 14:28
American King James And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be you, bid me come to you on the water.
American Standard Version And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto the upon the waters.
King James And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
World English Bible Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”
Matthew 14:29
American King James And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
American Standard Version And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus.
King James And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
World English Bible He said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.
Matthew 14:30
American King James But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
American Standard Version But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.
King James But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
World English Bible But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
Matthew 14:31
American King James And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt?
American Standard Version 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?
King James And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
World English Bible Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Matthew 14:32
American King James And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
American Standard Version And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased.
King James And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
World English Bible When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.
Matthew 14:33
American King James Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth you are the Son of God.
American Standard Version And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
King James Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
World English Bible Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!”
Matthew 14:34
American King James And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
American Standard Version And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.
King James And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
World English Bible When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
Matthew 14:35
American King James 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;
American Standard Version 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,
King James 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;
World English Bible When the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region and brought to him all who were sick;
Matthew 14:36
American King James And sought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
American Standard Version and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.
King James And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
World English Bible and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole.