Matthew 14:14
New International Version
When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

New Living Translation
Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

English Standard Version
When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Berean Standard Bible
When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Berean Literal Bible
And having gone out, He saw a great crowd and was moved with compassion toward them, and He healed their sick.

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

New King James Version
And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.

New American Standard Bible
When He came ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.

NASB 1995
When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.

NASB 1977
And when He went ashore, He saw a great multitude, and felt compassion for them, and healed their sick.

Legacy Standard Bible
And when He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.

Amplified Bible
When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt [profound] compassion for them and healed their sick.

Berean Annotated Bible
When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Christian Standard Bible
When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd, had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As He stepped ashore, He saw a huge crowd, felt compassion for them, and 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.

Contemporary English Version
When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw the large crowd. He felt sorry for them and healed everyone who was sick.

English Revised Version
And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd. He felt sorry for them and cured their sick people.

Good News Translation
Jesus got out of the boat, and when he saw the large crowd, his heart was filled with pity for them, and he healed their sick.

International Standard Version
When he got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd. He had compassion for them and healed their sick.

NET Bible
As he got out he saw the large crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

New Heart English Bible
And he went out, and he saw a large crowd, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion towards them, and he healed their sick.

Weymouth New Testament
So Jesus went out and saw an immense multitude, and felt compassion for them, and cured those of them who were out of health.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

World English Bible
Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesus having come forth, saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion on them, and healed their sick;

Berean Literal Bible
And having gone out, He saw a great crowd and was moved with compassion toward them, and He healed their sick.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus having come forth, saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion upon them, and did heal their infirm;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus having come, saw a great crowd: and he felt compassion for them, and he cured their sick.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he coming forth saw a great multitude, and had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And going out, he saw a great multitude, and he took pity on them, and he cured their sick.

New American Bible
When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick.

New Revised Standard Version
When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jesus went out and saw large crowds, and he had pity for them, and healed their sick.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Yeshua came down, seeing the great crowds, and he was moved with pity for them and he healed their sick.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when Jesus came out, he saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion for them, and cured their sick.

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus having come out saw a great multitude; and was moved with compassion in their behalf, and healed their sick.

Haweis New Testament
And when Jesus was come forth, he saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion towards them, and healed their sick.

Mace New Testament
as Jesus landed, he saw a great multitude, and was touch'd with compassion towards them, and healed their sick.

Weymouth New Testament
So Jesus went out and saw an immense multitude, and felt compassion for them, and cured those of them who were out of health.

Worrell New Testament
And Jesus, coming forth, saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion over them, and healed their sick.

Worsley New Testament
and when Jesus came out of the ship, He saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them; and He healed their sick.

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
13When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns. 14When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”…

Cross References
When He stepped ashore

Mark 6:53
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat.

Mark 5:21
When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.

Luke 8:40
When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.
and saw a large crowd,

Mark 6:34
When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.

Luke 9:11
But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.

Matthew 4:25
Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
He had compassion on them

Matthew 9:36
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 15:32
Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”

Mark 1:41
Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!”
and healed their sick.

Mark 6:55-56
and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was. / And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

Matthew 4:23-24
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. / News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.

Matthew 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.
Mark 6:34
When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.

Luke 9:11
But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.

John 6:2
A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.

Matthew 9:36
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.


Treasury of Scripture

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

and was.

Matthew 9:36
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Matthew 15:32
Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

Mark 6:34
And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

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Matthew 14
1. Herod's opinion of Jesus.
3. Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.
13. Jesus departs into a solitary place,
15. where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.
22. He walks on the sea to his disciples;
34. and landing at Gennesaret,
35. heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.












When He stepped ashore

Jesus had crossed the lake seeking a quiet place, but the crowds had followed Him on foot. Rather than withdrawing from them, He came among the people gathered along the shore.

Mrk 6:53 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret…
Mrk 5:21 When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side,…
Luk 8:40 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him,…

and saw a large crowd,

The size of the gathering shows how widely His ministry had become known. People came with urgent needs, drawn by His teaching and the reports of His works.

Mrk 6:34 When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd.…
Luk 9:11 But the crowds found out and followed Him.…
Mat 4:25 Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee,…

He had compassion on them

Jesus regarded the crowd with mercy. Their need moved Him to act, revealing God’s concern for those who were suffering and without help.

Mat 9:36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion…
Mat 15:32 Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said…
Mrk 1:41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand…

and healed their sick.

He restored those afflicted among them, displaying His authority over disease and giving a visible sign of God’s kingdom at work.

Mrk 6:55-56 and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats…
Mat 4:23-24 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues,…
Mat 9:35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, demonstrating His divine compassion and healing power.

2. The Large Crowd
Represents the multitude of people who followed Jesus, seeking His teaching and healing.

3. The Sick
Individuals within the crowd who were suffering from various ailments and were healed by Jesus.

4. The Shore
The location where Jesus disembarked and encountered the crowd, likely near the Sea of Galilee.

5. The Act of Healing
A significant event where Jesus performs miracles, showcasing His authority and compassion.
Teaching Points
Compassion in Action
Jesus' compassion was not passive; it moved Him to action. As followers of Christ, we are called to actively respond to the needs of others.

The Power of Healing
Jesus' healing ministry demonstrates His divine authority and serves as a foretaste of the ultimate healing and restoration in God's kingdom.

Seeing the Crowd
Jesus saw the crowd and their needs. We are encouraged to be attentive and responsive to the needs of those around us.

Faith and Expectation
The crowd came to Jesus with the expectation of healing. Our faith should drive us to seek Jesus in our times of need.

The Role of the Church
The church is called to be a place of healing and compassion, reflecting Jesus' ministry to the world.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 14:14?

2. How can we show compassion like Jesus in Matthew 14:14 in daily life?

3. What does Jesus' healing in Matthew 14:14 reveal about His divine authority?

4. How does Matthew 14:14 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah?

5. In what ways can we seek to be "moved with compassion" today?

6. How can we trust Jesus for healing in our own lives?

7. How does Matthew 14:14 demonstrate Jesus' compassion and divine authority?

8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Matthew 14:14?

9. How does Jesus' healing in Matthew 14:14 challenge modern views on miracles?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14?


(14) And Jesus went forth.--The words imply that our Lord, from the height to which He had withdrawn, saw the crowds drawing near, and then, instead of retiring still further, went forward, moved by the touch of pity which the sight of an eager and suffering multitude never failed to rouse in Him (Matthew 9:36), to meet them and relieve their sufferings. St. Mark (Mark 6:34) adds that the source of His compassion was (as in Matthew 9:36) that they were as sheep having no shepherd.

Verse 14. - The first half of this verse is found verbally in Mark (Mark 6:34); comp. also Matthew 9:36, note. And Jesus went forth; came forth (Revised Version); i.e. from the more retired place where he had been conversing with his disciples (cf. Mark and Luke). And saw a great multitude. "The multitudes" of ver. 13 have now become one body. And was moved with compassion toward them; and he had compassion on them (Revised Version). The true reading, ἐπ αὐτοῖς (contrast Mark and Matthew 15:32), regards the Lord's pity at, so to say, a later stage than the common reading, ἐπ αὐτούς. It was not only directed towards them, but actually resting on them. And he healed (ἐθεράπευσεν, Matthew 4:23, note) their sick (τοὺς ἀῥῤώστους αὐτῶν). Αῥῤωστος here only in Matthew, elsewhere in the New Testament in Mark 6:5, 13 [16:18]; 1 Corinthians 11:30. As compared with ἀσθενής, it "seems to point to diseases predominantly marked by loss of bodily power ('diuturno languore teneri,' Calvin), while the more common ἀσθενής is simply used to denote sickness generally" (Bishop Ellicott, on 1 Corinthians, loc. cit.). But in our passage it is used without any such limitation (cf. Luke, "And he healed them that had need of healing"). Mark and John do not speak of miracles of healing on this occasion.

Matthew 14:14 portrays the Savior who interrupts His own rest to meet the needs of a crowd. He sees them, feels for them, and acts—healing every affliction brought to Him. The verse calls us to trust His ever-alert compassion and to emulate it, allowing our own schedules to bend so that others may taste His mercy through us.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He stepped ashore
ἐξελθὼν (exelthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

[and] saw
εἶδεν (eiden)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

a large
πολὺν (polyn)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

crowd,
ὄχλον (ochlon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

He had compassion
ἐσπλαγχνίσθη (esplanchnisthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4697: To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved.

on
ἐπ’ (ep’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

healed
ἐθεράπευσεν (etherapeusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2323: From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

sick.
ἀρρώστους (arrōstous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 732: Infirm, sick, ill, feeble, sickly. Infirm.


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