Matthew 14:1-21 CEVDCUS06 About this time Herod the ruler heard the news about Jesus and told his officials, “This is John the Baptist! He has come back from death, and thats why he has the power to work these miracles.” Herod had earlier arrested John and had him chained and put in prison. He did this because John had told him, “It isnt right for you to take Herodias, the wife of your brother Philip.” Herod wanted to kill John. But the people thought John was a prophet, and Herod was afraid of what they might do. When Herods birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests. She pleased Herod so much he swore to give her whatever she wanted. But the girls mother told her to say, “Here on a serving plate I want the head of John the Baptist!” Herod was sorry for what he had said. But he did not want to break the promise he had made in front of his guests. So he ordered a guard to go to the prison and cut off Johns head. It was taken on a serving plate to the girl, and she gave it to her mother. Johns followers took his body and buried it. Then they told Jesus what had happened. After Jesus heard about John, he crossed Lake Galilee to go to some place where he could be alone. But the crowds found out and followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw the large crowd. He felt sorry for them and healed everyone who was sick. That evening the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This place is like a desert, and its already late. Let the crowds leave, so they can go to the villages and buy some food.” Jesus replied, “They dont have to leave. Why dont you give them something to eat?” But they said, “We have only five small loaves of bread and two fish.” Jesus asked his disciples to bring the food to him, and he told the crowd to sit down on the grass. Jesus took the five loaves and the two fish. He looked up toward heaven and blessed the food. Then he broke the bread and handed it to his disciples, and they gave it to the people. After everyone had eaten all they wanted, Jesus disciples picked up twelve large baskets of leftovers. There were about 5,000 men who ate, not counting the women and children.
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