Luke 9:7

But Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him. And he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John was risen from the dead,

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In The King James Version

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

In Context

6And having departed, they passed through the villages, preaching the good-news, and healing everywhere.

8and by some that Elijah appeared, and by others that a prophet, one of the ancient men arose.

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Cross References

Psalms 73:19How they have become a desolation in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors.

Micah 7:4The best of them is as a brier. The most upright is [worse] than a thorn hedge. The day of thy watchmen, even thy visitation, has come. Now shall be their perplexity.

Mark 6:14And king Herod heard, for his name had become well known. And he said, John, the man who immerses, was raised from the dead, and because of this the powers work in him.

Luke 9:19And having answered, they said, John the immerser, but others, Elijah, and others, that a certain prophet of the ancient men arose.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:2-10

The Mission of the Twelve Apostles. 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off… Read the whole commentary →

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