Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



Now this came to the hearing of king Herod, for the name of Jesus had become well known; people said, "John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, that is why miraculous powers are working through him;" Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus. And he said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead. That is why miraculous powers are working through him."

But when Herod heard of it he said, "John has risen, the John I beheaded." Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMartyrdom, Methods OfBeheading

They told him, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." Verse ConceptsUnnamed Prophets Of The LordWho He Might Beothers

They replied, "John the Baptist, though some say Elijah and some say that one of the ancient prophets has arisen." Verse ConceptsJesus The ProphetWho He Might Be