Mat 14:1 | MHM | STEP | The Death of John the Baptist This section tells the story of how John the Baptist was put to death by King Herod. Herod first heard about Jesus and thought that Jesus was John, risen from the dead, because of the miracles happening. The commentary explains how Herod had arrested John because John had told him it was wrong to marry Herodias, his brother's wife. Herodias hated John and wanted him killed, but Herod at first only kept John in prison because he was afraid of the people, who respected John as a prophet. Finally, because of a foolish promise Herod made during his birthday party, he ordered John's execution. This passage shows the danger of sin, the weakness of rulers who care more about their own reputation than doing what is right, and the cost of standing up for truth. v. 1 : At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus (Matthew 14:1 ). Herod was a local ruler in Galilee. He had heard about all the miracles and teachings of Jesus, and his fame was spreading everywhere.

‏ Matthew 14:1

The Death of John the Baptist

This section tells the story of how John the Baptist was put to death by King Herod. Herod first heard about Jesus and thought that Jesus was John, risen from the dead, because of the miracles happening. The commentary explains how Herod had arrested John because John had told him it was wrong to marry Herodias, his brother's wife. Herodias hated John and wanted him killed, but Herod at first only kept John in prison because he was afraid of the people, who respected John as a prophet. Finally, because of a foolish promise Herod made during his birthday party, he ordered John's execution. This passage shows the danger of sin, the weakness of rulers who care more about their own reputation than doing what is right, and the cost of standing up for truth.

v. 1: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus (Matthew 14:1 ^a). Herod was a local ruler in Galilee. He had heard about all the miracles and teachings of Jesus, and his fame was spreading everywhere.