Mat 14:12 | MHM | STEP | v. 12 : And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. John’s followers came, took his body, and buried it. They then went and told Jesus what had happened (Matthew 14:12 ). In summary, Matthew 14:1–12 shows the cost of following God and speaking the truth, the danger of making careless promises, and the evil that can come from fear of others’ opinions. It also reminds us that God’s faithful servants, like John the Baptist, may suffer in this world, but their witness and courage are honored by God.

‏ Matthew 14:12

v. 12: And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. John’s followers came, took his body, and buried it. They then went and told Jesus what had happened (Matthew 14:12 ^a).

In summary, Matthew 14:1–12 shows the cost of following God and speaking the truth, the danger of making careless promises, and the evil that can come from fear of others’ opinions. It also reminds us that God’s faithful servants, like John the Baptist, may suffer in this world, but their witness and courage are honored by God.