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Matthew 14:1-10 The Death of John the Baptist

1 John the Baptist Beheaded
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus,

2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

4 for John had been saying to him: “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered him a prophet.

6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much

7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted

10 and had John beheaded in the prison.

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Cross References for Matthew 14:1-10

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Acts 4:27 - Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this... Click to read the verse Acts 4:27 Click to read the verse Acts 4:27

Mark 8:15 - “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” Click to read the verse Mark 8:15 Click to read the verse Mark 8:15

Matthew 14:9 - The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her re... Click to read the verse Matthew 14:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:9

Luke 3:19 - But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and all the o... Click to read the verse Luke 3:19 Click to read the verse Luke 3:19

Joshua 6:27 - So the Lord was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land. Click to read the verse Joshua 6:27 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:27

Matthew 4:24 - News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various d... Click to read the verse Matthew 4:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:24

Luke 8:3 - Joanna the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna; and many others. These wome... Click to read the verse Luke 8:3 Click to read the verse Luke 8:3

Luke 23:8 - When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to se... Click to read the verse Luke 23:8 Click to read the verse Luke 23:8

Luke 13:31 - Jesus’ Sorrow for Jerusalem At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave t... Click to read the verse Luke 13:31 Click to read the verse Luke 13:31

Luke 9:7-9 - Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was going on. And he was perplexed, because some we... Click to read the verse Luke 9:7-9 Click to read the verse Luke 9:7-9

Mark 6:14-29 - John the Baptist Beheaded King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. S... Click to read the verse Mark 6:14-29 Click to read the verse Mark 6:14-29

Luke 13:31-32 - Jesus’ Sorrow for Jerusalem At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave t... Click to read the verse Luke 13:31-32 Click to read the verse Luke 13:31-32

Luke 23:7-12 - When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also i... Click to read the verse Luke 23:7-12 Click to read the verse Luke 23:7-12

Luke 3:1 - John the Baptist Prepares the Way In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Po... Click to read the verse Luke 3:1 Click to read the verse Luke 3:1

Luke 23:15 - Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve d... Click to read the verse Luke 23:15 Click to read the verse Luke 23:15

Luke 23:7 - When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also i... Click to read the verse Luke 23:7 Click to read the verse Luke 23:7