1 At that time Herod, the ruler of Galilee, heard about Jesus. 2 "He is really Johnthe Baptist, who has come back to life," he told his officials. "That is why he has this power to perform miracles."
3 Lk 3.19,20For Herodhad earlier ordered John’s arrest, and he had him tied up and put in prison. He had done this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife. 4 Lv 18.16;20.21For some time Johnthe Baptist had told Herod, "It isn’t right for you to be married to Herodias!" 5 Herodwanted to kill him, but he was afraid of the Jewish people, because they considered Johnto be a prophet.
6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodiasdanced in front of the whole group. Herodwas so pleased 7 that he promised her, "I swear that I will give you anything you ask for!"
8 At her mother’s suggestion she asked him, "Give me here and now the head of Johnthe Baptist on a plate!"
9 The king was sad, but because of the promise he had made in front of all his guests he gave orders that her wish be granted. 10 So he had Johnbeheaded in prison. 11 The head was brought in on a plate and given to the girl, who took it to her mother. 12 John’s disciples came, carried away his body, and buried it; then they went and told Jesus.
Galilee is the land of Nazareth and Cana, from where Jesus came to be baptized by John in the Jordan and from where crowds and women followed him (Mark 1:9).
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).
John the Baptist, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, preached repentance in the wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan, and was beheaded by order of Herod (Matthew 3:1).
John the Baptist, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, preached repentance in the wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan, and was beheaded by order of Herod (Matthew 3:1).
John the Baptist, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, preached repentance in the wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan, and was beheaded by order of Herod (Matthew 3:1).
John the Baptist, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, preached repentance in the wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan, and was beheaded by order of Herod (Matthew 3:1).
John the Baptist, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, preached repentance in the wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan, and was beheaded by order of Herod (Matthew 3:1).
John the Baptist, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, preached repentance in the wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan, and was beheaded by order of Herod (Matthew 3:1).
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).