Mark 6:14

King Herod heard it, for the name of Jesus had become well known, People were saying, "Johnthe Baptist is risen from the dead, and on that account these powers are working in him."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

In Context

13They cast out many demons, and anointed many sick people with oil and cured them.

15"He is Elijah," said others. And still others were saying, "He is a prophet, like one of the old prophets."

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Cross References

Matthew 14:1Just then Herod, the Tetrarch, heard of Jesus’ fame, and said to his courtiers.

Mark 1:45But he went out and began to tell every one and to publish it broadcast, so that Jesus could no longer enter any town openly; but he had to remain outside in lonely places, and people kept coming to him from every quarter.

Mark 8:28And they told him. "Some say Johnthe Baptist, others, Elijah, and others that you are one of the prophets."

Luke 7:17And the report of what Jesus had done went forth throughout Judea and the surrounding regions.

Luke 13:31That very day there came some Pharisees to him, saying, "Get out of here and go away, for Herod wishes to kill you."

Matthew Henry on Mark 6:8-14

The Apostolic Commission. 7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; 8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: 9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. 10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. 11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye… Read the whole commentary →

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