1 At that time {kairos: specific occasion} Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus {Iesous, Noted Miracle Worker}.
2 And he said to his servants {paisin: household attendants}, “This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead, and because of this, the powers {dynameis: miraculous abilities} are working in him.”
3 For Herod {Herodes: ruling tetrarch}, having seized John, bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias {Heroidiada: royal consort}, the wife of Philip, his brother.
4 For John {Ioannes: fearless prophet} was saying to him, “It is not lawful for you {soi: personally addressed} to have her.”
5 And although he wanted to kill him, he was afraid {ephobethe: restrained by fear} of the crowd, because they regarded him as a prophet {prophetes: God's chosen spokesman}.
6 But when the birthday celebration {genesiois: royal birthday feast} of Herod had come, the daughter {thygater: young female child} of Herodias danced in the midst, and she pleased Herod.
7 Therefore he promised with an oath {horkos: binding vow} to give her whatever {ho: open-ended offer} she might ask.
8 But she, having been prompted by her mother {mētros: influencing parent}, says, “Give me here on a platter {pinaki: serving tray} the head of John the Baptist.”
9 And the king {basileus: conflicted ruler}, having been grieved, because of the oaths {horkous: binding promises} and those who were reclining with him, commanded it to be given.
10 And having sent {pempsas: dispatched a messenger}, he beheaded John {Ioannes: faithful witness} in the prison.
11 And his head was brought on a platter {pinaki: serving tray} and given to the girl, and she carried it to her mother {metri: maternal parent}.
12 And his disciples came and took up the body {ptoma: lifeless body} and buried him, and went and reported it to Jesus {Iesous, Compassionate Listener}.
13 But when Jesus {Iesous, Seeking Solitude Lord} heard this, He left that area by boat and went to an uninhabited place to be by Himself; yet when the crowds heard, they pursued Him by land from the cities {poleon: Regional Centers}.
14 And when He {Iesous, Compassionate Healer} had gone out, He saw a great crowd and was moved with compassion {esplagchnisthe: deep inner feeling} for them, and He healed their sick.
15 Now as evening approached, the disciples came to Him {Iesous, Compassionate Shepherd} and said, “This place is deserted {eremos: sparsely settled}, and the hour is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”
16 But Jesus {Iesous, Compassionate Provider} said to them, “There is no need {chreian: essential requirement} for them to leave; you give them food to eat.”
17 But they said to Him {Iesous, Attentive Provider}, “We have nothing here except five loaves {artoi: simple food} and two fish.”
18 But He {Iesous, Compassionate Provider} said, “Bring them here {hode: to My presence} to Me.”
19 And after He {Iesous, Compassionate Provider} instructed the crowds to recline on the grass, He took the five loaves {artoi: bread portions} and the two fish; and looking up to heaven, He blessed, and after breaking the loaves, He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples passed them to the crowds.
20 And all of them ate and were satisfied, and they collected what was left over {perisseuon: remaining surplus} of the fragments {klasmata: broken pieces}, twelve baskets full.
21 Now those who were eating were about five thousand men {andres: adult males}, not including women and children {paidion: young ones}.
22 And immediately He {Iesous, Directing Their Path} compelled the disciples to get into the boat and to go ahead of Him to the other side, until He dismissed the crowds {ochlos: gathered listeners}.
23 And after He {Iesous, Divine Intercessor} had sent the crowds away, He ascended the mountain by Himself to pray {proseuxasthai: offer petition}; and when evening came, He remained there alone.
24 But the boat was already many stadia {stadious: distance measure} from the land, being battered by the waves, for the wind was contrary {enantios: set against}.
25 But during the fourth watch of the night, He {Iesous, Lord over Waters} drew near to them, walking upon the sea {thalassa: expansive waters}.
26 But the disciples, when they saw Him {Iesous, Sea Walking Lord} walking on the sea, were shaken, saying, “It is a ghost {phantasma: Frightening Apparition}!” and in fear they cried out.
27 But immediately Jesus {Iesous, Reassuring Savior} spoke to them, saying, “Take courage {tharseite: strong inside}; it is I; do not be afraid.”
28 And answering, Peter said to Him, “Lord {Kyrios, Sovereign Over Waters}, if indeed it is You, command {keleuson: authoritative order} me to come to You upon the waters.”
29 But He said, “Come.” And Peter, coming down from the boat, walked upon the waters {hydata: storm-tossed waves} and came toward Jesus {Iesous, Revealer Of Authority}.
30 But when he saw the powerful wind, he was filled with fear; and as he began to sink, he cried out {ekraxen: shouted in desperation}, saying, “Lord {Kyrios, Present Deliverer}, save me.”
31 And immediately Jesus {Iesous, Compassionate Rescuer} stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and He says to him, “You of little faith {oligopiste: limited trust}, for what reason did you doubt?”
32 And when they had gone up into the boat {ploion: small fishing vessel}, the wind {anemos: violent storm gusts} ceased.
33 And those in the boat worshiped Him {Iesous, Worshiped Son}, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God {huios Theou, Recognized Divine Son}.”
34 And when they had crossed over {diaperasantes: completed sea crossing}, they landed at Gennesaret {Gennesaret: fertile Galilee plain}.
35 And when the men of that place recognized Him {Iesous, Recognized Healer}, they sent word throughout all that surrounding region and brought to Him all those who were sick {kakos ekhontas: being ill}.
36 And they were begging Him {Iesous, Compassionate Healer} that they might only touch the fringe {kraspedon: border tassel} of His garment, and as many as touched it were completely healed.