Apologetics Bible

Matthew 14:1

Greek

Ἐν ἐκείνῳ τῷ καιρῷ ἤκουσεν Ἡρῴδης ὁ τετραάρχης τὴν ἀκοὴν Ἰησοῦ,

En ekeino to kairo ekoysen Erodes o tetraarches ten akoen Iesoy,

KJV: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

AKJV: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

ASV: At that season Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,

YLT: At that time did Herod the tetrarch hear the fame of Jesus,

Exposition: Matthew 14:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:2

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν τοῖς παισὶν αὐτοῦ· Οὗτός ἐστιν Ἰωάννης ὁ βαπτιστής· αὐτὸς ἠγέρθη ἀπὸ τῶν νεκρῶν, καὶ διὰ τοῦτο αἱ δυνάμεις ἐνεργοῦσιν ἐν αὐτῷ.

kai eipen tois paisin aytoy· Oytos estin Ioannes o baptistes· aytos egerthe apo ton nekron, kai dia toyto ai dynameis energoysin en ayto.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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. ¶

ASV: and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore do these powers work in him.

YLT: and said to his servants, `This is John the Baptist, he did rise from the dead, and because of this the mighty energies are working in him.'

Exposition: Matthew 14:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:3

Greek

Ὁ γὰρ Ἡρῴδης κρατήσας τὸν Ἰωάννην ἔδησεν ⸀αὐτὸν καὶ ⸂ἐν φυλακῇ ἀπέθετο⸃ διὰ Ἡρῳδιάδα τὴν γυναῖκα Φιλίππου τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ αὐτοῦ,

O gar Erodes kratesas ton Ioannen edesen ayton kai en phylake apetheto dia Erodiada ten gynaika Philippoy toy adelphoy aytoy,

KJV: For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.

AKJV: For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.

ASV: 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.

YLT: For Herod having laid hold on John, did bind him, and did put him in prison, because of Herodias his brother Philip's wife,

Exposition: Matthew 14:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:4

Greek

ἔλεγεν γὰρ ⸂αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰωάννης⸃· Οὐκ ἔξεστίν σοι ἔχειν αὐτήν·

elegen gar ayto o Ioannes· Oyk exestin soi echein ayten·

KJV: For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

AKJV: For John said to him, It is not lawful for you to have her.

ASV: For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

YLT: for John was saying to him, `It is not lawful to thee to have her,'

Exposition: Matthew 14:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:5

Greek

καὶ θέλων αὐτὸν ἀποκτεῖναι ἐφοβήθη τὸν ὄχλον, ὅτι ὡς προφήτην αὐτὸν εἶχον.

kai thelon ayton apokteinai ephobethe ton ochlon, oti os propheten ayton eichon.

KJV: And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

AKJV: And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

ASV: And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

YLT: and, willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him.

Exposition: Matthew 14:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:6

Greek

⸂γενεσίοις δὲ γενομένοις⸃ τοῦ Ἡρῴδου ὠρχήσατο ἡ θυγάτηρ τῆς Ἡρῳδιάδος ἐν τῷ μέσῳ καὶ ἤρεσεν τῷ Ἡρῴδῃ,

genesiois de genomenois toy Erodoy orchesato e thygater tes Erodiados en to meso kai eresen to Erode,

KJV: But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

AKJV: But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

ASV: But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.

YLT: But the birthday of Herod being kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and did please Herod,

Exposition: Matthew 14:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:7

Greek

ὅθεν μετὰ ὅρκου ὡμολόγησεν αὐτῇ δοῦναι ὃ ⸀ἐὰν αἰτήσηται.

othen meta orkoy omologesen ayte doynai o ean aitesetai.

KJV: Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

AKJV: Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.

ASV: Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.

YLT: whereupon with an oath he professed to give her whatever she might ask.

Exposition: Matthew 14:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:8

Greek

ἡ δὲ προβιβασθεῖσα ὑπὸ τῆς μητρὸς αὐτῆς· Δός μοι, φησίν, ὧδε ἐπὶ πίνακι τὴν κεφαλὴν Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ.

e de probibastheisa ypo tes metros aytes· Dos moi, phesin, ode epi pinaki ten kephalen Ioannoy toy baptistoy.

KJV: And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.

AKJV: And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.

ASV: And she, being put forward by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

YLT: And she having been instigated by her mother--`Give me (says she) here upon a plate the head of John the Baptist;

Exposition: Matthew 14:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:9

Greek

καὶ ⸂λυπηθεὶς ὁ βασιλεὺς διὰ⸃ τοὺς ὅρκους καὶ τοὺς συνανακειμένους ἐκέλευσεν δοθῆναι,

kai lypetheis o basileys dia toys orkoys kai toys synanakeimenoys ekeleysen dothenai,

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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;

YLT: and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given;

Exposition: Matthew 14:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:10

Greek

καὶ πέμψας ἀπεκεφάλισεν ⸀τὸν Ἰωάννην ἐν τῇ φυλακῇ·

kai pempsas apekephalisen ton Ioannen en te phylake·

KJV: And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

AKJV: And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

ASV: and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

YLT: and having sent, he beheaded John in the prison,

Exposition: Matthew 14:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:11

Greek

καὶ ἠνέχθη ἡ κεφαλὴ αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ πίνακι καὶ ἐδόθη τῷ κορασίῳ, καὶ ἤνεγκεν τῇ μητρὶ αὐτῆς.

kai enechthe e kephale aytoy epi pinaki kai edothe to korasio, kai enegken te metri aytes.

KJV: And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

AKJV: And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

ASV: And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

YLT: and his head was brought upon a plate, and was given to the damsel, and she brought it nigh to her mother.

Exposition: Matthew 14:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:12

Greek

καὶ προσελθόντες οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἦραν τὸ ⸀πτῶμα καὶ ἔθαψαν ⸀αὐτόν, καὶ ἐλθόντες ἀπήγγειλαν τῷ Ἰησοῦ.

kai proselthontes oi mathetai aytoy eran to ptoma kai ethapsan ayton, kai elthontes apeggeilan to Iesoy.

KJV: And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.

AKJV: And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. ¶

ASV: And his disciples came, and took up the corpse, and buried him; and they went and told Jesus.

YLT: And his disciples having come, took up the body, and buried it, and having come, they told Jesus,

Exposition: Matthew 14:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:13

Greek

⸂Ἀκούσας δὲ⸃ ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἀνεχώρησεν ἐκεῖθεν ἐν πλοίῳ εἰς ἔρημον τόπον κατʼ ἰδίαν· καὶ ἀκούσαντες οἱ ὄχλοι ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ πεζῇ ἀπὸ τῶν πόλεων.

Akoysas de o Iesoys anechoresen ekeithen en ploio eis eremon topon kat idian· kai akoysantes oi ochloi ekoloythesan ayto peze apo ton poleon.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: Now when Jesus heardit, 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.

YLT: and Jesus having heard, withdrew thence in a boat to a desolate place by himself, and the multitudes having heard did follow him on land from the cities.

Exposition: Matthew 14:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:14

Greek

καὶ ⸀ἐξελθὼν εἶδεν πολὺν ὄχλον, καὶ ἐσπλαγχνίσθη ἐπʼ αὐτοῖς καὶ ἐθεράπευσεν τοὺς ἀρρώστους αὐτῶν.

kai exelthon eiden polyn ochlon, kai esplagchnisthe ep aytois kai etherapeysen toys arrostoys ayton.

KJV: And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

AKJV: And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. ¶

ASV: And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

YLT: And Jesus having come forth, saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion upon them, and did heal their infirm;

Exposition: Matthew 14:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:15

Greek

ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης προσῆλθον αὐτῷ οἱ ⸀μαθηταὶ λέγοντες· Ἔρημός ἐστιν ὁ τόπος καὶ ἡ ὥρα ἤδη παρῆλθεν· ἀπόλυσον τοὺς ὄχλους, ἵνα ἀπελθόντες εἰς τὰς κώμας ἀγοράσωσιν ἑαυτοῖς βρώματα.

opsias de genomenes proselthon ayto oi mathetai legontes· Eremos estin o topos kai e ora ede parelthen· apolyson toys ochloys, ina apelthontes eis tas komas agorasosin eaytois bromata.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and evening having come, his disciples came to him, saying, `The place is desolate, and the hour hath now past, let away the multitudes that, having gone to the villages, they may buy to themselves food.'

Exposition: Matthew 14:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:16

Greek

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Οὐ χρείαν ἔχουσιν ἀπελθεῖν· δότε αὐτοῖς ὑμεῖς φαγεῖν.

o de Iesoys eipen aytois· Oy chreian echoysin apelthein· dote aytois ymeis phagein.

KJV: But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

AKJV: But Jesus said to them, They need not depart; give you them to eat.

ASV: But Jesus said unto them, They have no need to go away; give ye them to eat.

YLT: And Jesus said to them, `They have no need to go away--give ye them to eat.'

Exposition: Matthew 14:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:17

Greek

οἱ δὲ λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· Οὐκ ἔχομεν ὧδε εἰ μὴ πέντε ἄρτους καὶ δύο ἰχθύας.

oi de legoysin ayto· Oyk echomen ode ei me pente artoys kai dyo ichthyas.

KJV: And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

AKJV: And they say to him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

ASV: And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

YLT: And they say to him, `We have not here except five loaves, and two fishes.'

Exposition: Matthew 14:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:18

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· Φέρετέ μοι ⸂ὧδε αὐτούς⸃.

o de eipen· Pherete moi ode aytoys.

KJV: He said, Bring them hither to me.

AKJV: He said, Bring them here to me.

ASV: And he said, Bring them hither to me.

YLT: And he said, `Bring ye them to me hither.'

Exposition: Matthew 14:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He said, Bring them hither to me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:19

Greek

καὶ κελεύσας τοὺς ὄχλους ἀνακλιθῆναι ἐπὶ ⸂τοῦ χόρτου⸃, λαβὼν τοὺς πέντε ἄρτους καὶ τοὺς δύο ἰχθύας, ἀναβλέψας εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εὐλόγησεν καὶ κλάσας ἔδωκεν τοῖς μαθηταῖς τοὺς ἄρτους οἱ δὲ μαθηταὶ τοῖς ὄχλοις.

kai keleysas toys ochloys anaklithenai epi toy chortoy, labon toys pente artoys kai toys dyo ichthyas, anablepsas eis ton oyranon eylogesen kai klasas edoken tois mathetais toys artoys oi de mathetai tois ochlois.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And having commanded the multitudes to recline upon the grass, and having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, having looked up to the heaven, he did bless, and having broken, he gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes,

Exposition: Matthew 14:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 mu...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:20

Greek

καὶ ἔφαγον πάντες καὶ ἐχορτάσθησαν, καὶ ἦραν τὸ περισσεῦον τῶν κλασμάτων δώδεκα κοφίνους πλήρεις.

kai ephagon pantes kai echortasthesan, kai eran to perisseyon ton klasmaton dodeka kophinoys plereis.

KJV: And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.

AKJV: And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.

ASV: And they all ate, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.

YLT: and they did all eat, and were filled, and they took up what was over of the broken pieces twelve hand-baskets full;

Exposition: Matthew 14:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:21

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἐσθίοντες ἦσαν ἄνδρες ὡσεὶ πεντακισχίλιοι χωρὶς γυναικῶν καὶ παιδίων.

oi de esthiontes esan andres osei pentakischilioi choris gynaikon kai paidion.

KJV: And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

AKJV: And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. ¶

ASV: And they that did eat were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

YLT: and those eating were about five thousand men, apart from women and children.

Exposition: Matthew 14:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:22

Greek

Καὶ εὐθέως ⸀ἠνάγκασεν τοὺς μαθητὰς ἐμβῆναι ⸀εἰς πλοῖον καὶ προάγειν αὐτὸν εἰς τὸ πέραν, ἕως οὗ ἀπολύσῃ τοὺς ὄχλους.

Kai eytheos enagkasen toys mathetas embenai eis ploion kai proagein ayton eis to peran, eos oy apolyse toys ochloys.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And immediately Jesus constrained his disciples to go into the boat, and to go before him to the other side, till he might let away the multitudes;

Exposition: Matthew 14:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:23

Greek

καὶ ἀπολύσας τοὺς ὄχλους ἀνέβη εἰς τὸ ὄρος κατʼ ἰδίαν προσεύξασθαι. ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης μόνος ἦν ἐκεῖ.

kai apolysas toys ochloys anebe eis to oros kat idian proseyxasthai. opsias de genomenes monos en ekei.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and having let away the multitudes, he went up to the mountain by himself to pray, and evening having come, he was there alone,

Exposition: Matthew 14:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:24

Greek

τὸ δὲ πλοῖον ἤδη ⸂σταδίους πολλοὺς ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς ἀπεῖχεν⸃, βασανιζόμενον ὑπὸ τῶν κυμάτων, ἦν γὰρ ἐναντίος ὁ ἄνεμος.

to de ploion ede stadioys polloys apo tes ges apeichen, basanizomenon ypo ton kymaton, en gar enantios o anemos.

KJV: But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

AKJV: But the ship was now in the middle of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

ASV: But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

YLT: and the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

Exposition: Matthew 14:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:25

Greek

τετάρτῃ δὲ φυλακῇ τῆς νυκτὸς ⸀ἦλθεν πρὸς ⸀αὐτοὺς περιπατῶν ἐπὶ ⸂τὴν θάλασσαν⸃.

tetarte de phylake tes nyktos elthen pros aytoys peripaton epi ten thalassan.

KJV: And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

AKJV: And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

ASV: And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea.

YLT: And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went away to them, walking upon the sea,

Exposition: Matthew 14:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:26

Greek

⸂οἱ δὲ μαθηταὶ ἰδόντες αὐτὸν⸃ ἐπὶ ⸂τῆς θαλάσσης⸃ περιπατοῦντα ἐταράχθησαν λέγοντες ὅτι Φάντασμά ἐστιν, καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ φόβου ἔκραξαν.

oi de mathetai idontes ayton epi tes thalasses peripatoynta etarachthesan legontes oti Phantasma estin, kai apo toy phoboy ekraxan.

KJV: And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

AKJV: And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

ASV: And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.

YLT: and the disciples having seen him walking upon the sea, were troubled saying--`It is an apparition,' and from the fear they cried out;

Exposition: Matthew 14:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:27

Greek

⸀εὐθὺς δὲ ἐλάλησεν ⸂αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς⸃ λέγων· Θαρσεῖτε, ἐγώ εἰμι· μὴ φοβεῖσθε.

eythys de elalesen aytois o Iesoys legon· Tharseite, ego eimi· me phobeisthe.

KJV: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

AKJV: But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

ASV: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

YLT: and immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, `Be of good courage, I am he , be not afraid.'

Exposition: Matthew 14:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:28

Greek

Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ⸂αὐτῷ ὁ Πέτρος εἶπεν⸃· Κύριε, εἰ σὺ εἶ, κέλευσόν με ⸂ἐλθεῖν πρὸς σὲ⸃ ἐπὶ τὰ ὕδατα·

Apokritheis de ayto o Petros eipen· Kyrie, ei sy ei, keleyson me elthein pros se epi ta ydata·

KJV: And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

AKJV: And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be you, bid me come to you on the water.

ASV: And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters.

YLT: And Peter answering him said, `Sir, if it is thou, bid me come to thee upon the waters;'

Exposition: Matthew 14:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:29

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· Ἐλθέ. καὶ καταβὰς ἀπὸ τοῦ ⸀πλοίου Πέτρος περιεπάτησεν ἐπὶ τὰ ὕδατα ⸂καὶ ἦλθεν⸃ πρὸς τὸν Ἰησοῦν.

o de eipen· Elthe. kai katabas apo toy ploioy Petros periepatesen epi ta ydata kai elthen pros ton Iesoyn.

KJV: And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

AKJV: And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

ASV: And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus.

YLT: and he said, `Come;' and having gone down from the boat, Peter walked upon the waters to come unto Jesus,

Exposition: Matthew 14:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:30

Greek

βλέπων δὲ τὸν ἄνεμον ⸀ἰσχυρὸν ἐφοβήθη, καὶ ἀρξάμενος καταποντίζεσθαι ἔκραξεν λέγων· Κύριε, σῶσόν με.

blepon de ton anemon ischyron ephobethe, kai arxamenos katapontizesthai ekraxen legon· Kyrie, soson me.

KJV: But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

AKJV: But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

ASV: But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

YLT: but seeing the wind vehement, he was afraid, and having begun to sink, he cried out, saying, `Sir, save me.'

Exposition: Matthew 14:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:31

Greek

εὐθέως δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐκτείνας τὴν χεῖρα ἐπελάβετο αὐτοῦ καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· Ὀλιγόπιστε, εἰς τί ἐδίστασας;

eytheos de o Iesoys ekteinas ten cheira epelabeto aytoy kai legei ayto· Oligopiste, eis ti edistasas;

KJV: And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

AKJV: And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt?

ASV: 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?

YLT: And immediately Jesus, having stretched forth the hand, laid hold of him, and saith to him, `Little faith! for what didst thou waver?'

Exposition: Matthew 14:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:32

Greek

καὶ ⸀ἀναβάντων αὐτῶν εἰς τὸ πλοῖον ἐκόπασεν ὁ ἄνεμος.

kai anabanton ayton eis to ploion ekopasen o anemos.

KJV: And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

AKJV: And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

ASV: And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased.

YLT: and they having gone to the boat the wind lulled,

Exposition: Matthew 14:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:33

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἐν τῷ ⸀πλοίῳ προσεκύνησαν αὐτῷ λέγοντες· Ἀληθῶς θεοῦ υἱὸς εἶ.

oi de en to ploio prosekynesan ayto legontes· Alethos theoy yios ei.

KJV: Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

AKJV: Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth you are the Son of God. ¶

ASV: And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

YLT: and those in the boat having come, did bow to him, saying, `Truly--God's Son art thou.'

Exposition: Matthew 14:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:34

Greek

Καὶ διαπεράσαντες ἦλθον ⸂ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν εἰς⸃ Γεννησαρέτ.

Kai diaperasantes elthon epi ten gen eis Gennesaret.

KJV: And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

AKJV: And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

ASV: And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.

YLT: And having passed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret,

Exposition: Matthew 14:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:35

Greek

καὶ ἐπιγνόντες αὐτὸν οἱ ἄνδρες τοῦ τόπου ἐκείνου ἀπέστειλαν εἰς ὅλην τὴν περίχωρον ἐκείνην, καὶ προσήνεγκαν αὐτῷ πάντας τοὺς κακῶς ἔχοντας,

kai epignontes ayton oi andres toy topoy ekeinoy apesteilan eis olen ten perichoron ekeinen, kai prosenegkan ayto pantas toys kakos echontas,

KJV: 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;

AKJV: 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;

ASV: 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;

YLT: and having recognized him, the men of that place sent forth to all that region round about, and they brought to him all who were ill,

Exposition: Matthew 14:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 14:36

Greek

καὶ παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν ἵνα μόνον ἅψωνται τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ· καὶ ὅσοι ἥψαντο διεσώθησαν.

kai parekaloyn ayton ina monon apsontai toy kraspedoy toy imatioy aytoy· kai osoi epsanto diesothesan.

KJV: And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

AKJV: And sought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

ASV: and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.

YLT: and were calling on him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment, and as many as did touch were saved.

Exposition: Matthew 14:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.