Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



King Herod [Antipas] heard about this, for Jesus’ name and reputation had become well known. People were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him.” Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

At that time Herod the governor heard the reports about Jesus, And he said to his attendants, This is John the Baptist; He has been raised from the dead, and that is why the powers of performing miracles are at work in Him.

But when Herod heard [of it], he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen [from the dead]!” Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMartyrdom, Methods OfBeheading

And they answered, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah, or [just] one of the prophets.” Verse ConceptsUnnamed Prophets Of The LordWho He Might Beothers

They answered, “John the Baptist, and some say, Elijah; but others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back to life.” Verse ConceptsJesus The ProphetWho He Might Be