Matthew 14 (KJV)
Read Matthew chapter 14 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Matthew 14
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Matthew 14 Summary
Matthew 14 contains three dramatic events: the beheading of John the Baptist, the feeding of the five thousand, and Jesus walking on water. Herod executes John to fulfill a rash oath made at a birthday banquet. Jesus withdraws to grieve but is moved with compassion when crowds follow, healing the sick and miraculously feeding over five thousand with five loaves and two fish.
That night, Jesus sends the disciples across the sea and goes up the mountain to pray. In the fourth watch, He walks on the water toward them. Peter steps out in faith but begins to sink when he looks at the wind. Jesus catches him, saying, 'O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?'
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Compassion of ChristMiraculous provisionWalking on waterFaith and doubtCost of discipleship
Key Verses in Matthew 14
"But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid."
— Matthew 14:27
Jesus' words to frightened disciples in the storm are His words to every believer facing overwhelming circumstances.
Life Application
Peter's experience teaches that faith means keeping our eyes on Jesus rather than on the storms around us. When we look at the waves, we sink. When we look at Christ, we walk on the impossible.
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Why did Jesus walk on water?
Beyond displaying divine power over nature, Jesus walking on water revealed His identity. In the Old Testament, only God treads upon the waves (Job 9:8). By walking on the sea, Jesus demonstrated He is the Lord of creation, prompting the disciples to worship Him as 'the Son of God' (14:33).
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