John 3:24

For John was not yet cast into prison.

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In The King James Version

For John was not yet cast into prison.

In Context

23And John also was immersing in Aenon near Salim because there was much water there. And they came and were immersed.

25Therefore a debate developed from John's disciples with the Jews about purification.

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Cross References

Matthew 14:3For Herod having arrested John, bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.

Luke 3:19But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him about Herodias his brother's wife, and about all of which evil things Herod had done,

Matthew Henry on John 3:23-36

John's Testimony to Christ. 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. 23 And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. 24 For John was not yet cast into prison. 25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest… Read the whole commentary →

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