Luke 9:7

Herod the ruler heard of all that was happening, and was perplexed, because it was said by some that John must be 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

6Then they set out and went from village to village, telling the good news and curing people everywhere.

8Some again said that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the old prophets had risen again.

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Cross References

Psalms 73:19One moment and then what a horror of ruin! They are finished and ended in terrors.

Micah 7:4The best of them are like a thorn thicket, their most upright like a prickly hedge. The day of their punishment has come, now will be their confusion!

Mark 6:14Now King Herod heard of Jesus; for his name had become well known. People were saying – ‘John the Baptiser must have risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are active in him.’

Luke 9:19‘John the Baptist,’ was their answer. ‘Others, however, say that you are Elijah, while others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.’

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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