Luke 9:7

Now Herod the king had news of all these things: and he was in doubt, because it was said by some people that John had come back from the dead;

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

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 they went away, journeying through all the towns, preaching the good news and making people free from diseases in all places.

8And by some, that Elijah had come; and by others, that one of the old prophets had come back to life.

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Cross References

Psalms 73:19How suddenly are they wasted! fears are the cause of their destruction.

Micah 7:4The best of them is like a waste plant, and their upright ones are like a wall of thorns. Sorrow! the day of their fate has come; now will trouble come on them.

Mark 6:14And king Herod had news of him, because his name was on the lips of all; and he said, John the Baptist has come back from the dead, and for this reason these powers are working in him.

Luke 9:19And they, answering, said, John the Baptist; but others say Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets has come back.

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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