Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



King Herod heard it, for the name of Jesus had become well known, People were saying, "John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and on that account these powers are working in him." Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

Just then Herod, the Tetrarch, heard of Jesus' fame, and said to his courtiers. "This man is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead. That is why miraculous powers are working through him."

But when Herod heard, he said, "That John whom I beheaded has come back to life." Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMartyrdom, Methods OfBeheading

They replied, "Some say 'John the Baptist'; others, however, say that 'He is Elijah'; others, 'Jeremiah,' or 'One of the Prophets.'" Verse ConceptsUnnamed Prophets Of The LordWho He Might Beothers

"John the Baptist," they answered, "But others say Elijah, and others that one of the ancient prophets is risen again." Verse ConceptsJesus The ProphetWho He Might Be