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Matthew 14:1-12 (MSG)

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¹ At about this time, Herod, the regional ruler, heard what was being said about Jesus. ² He said to his servants, "This has to be John the Baptizer come back from the dead. That's why he's able to work miracles!" ³ Herod had arrested John, put him in chains, and sent him to prison to placate Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. ⁴ John had provoked Herod by naming his relationship with Herodias "adultery." ⁵ Herod wanted to kill him, but he was afraid because so many people revered John as a prophet of God. ⁶ But at his birthday celebration, he got his chance. Herodias's daughter provided the entertainment, dancing for the guests. She swept Herod away. ⁷ In his drunken enthusiasm, he promised her on oath anything she wanted. ⁸ Already coached by her mother, she was ready: "Give me, served up on a platter, the head of John the Baptizer." ⁹ That sobered the king up fast. Unwilling to lose face with his guests, he did it-- ¹⁰ ordered John's head cut off ¹¹ and presented to the girl on a platter. She in turn gave it to her mother. ¹² Later, John's disciples got the body, gave it a reverent burial, and reported to Jesus.

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 2) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 3) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 4) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 5) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 6) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 7) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 8) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 9) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 10) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 11) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)
(v. 12) Ministry - Do You Stand Up For Jesus? (2012-01-27)

Definition(s):
Herod (Her-od): son of a hero
Herodias (Her-ohd-ee-ass):