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The Beheading of John

Matthew 14:1

In 9 translations

BSB
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
KJV
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
WEB
At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,
ASV
At that season Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,
LSV
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus,
YLT
At that time did Herod the tetrarch hear the fame of Jesus,
DBY
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
DRC
At the time Herod the Tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus.
GNV
At that time Herod the Tetrarche heard of the fame of Iesus,

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of τετραάρχης: Tyndale House, Textus Receptus: τετράρχης.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Ἐν ἐκείνῳ τῷ καιρῷ ἤκουσεν Ἡρῴδης ὁ τετραάρχης τὴν ἀκοὴν Ἰησοῦ,
RP2018
Ἐν ἐκείνῳ τῷ καιρῷ ἤκουσεν Ἡρῴδης ὁ τετράρχης τὴν ἀκοὴν Ἰησοῦ,
TR-Boyd
Ἐν ἐκείνῳ τῷ καιρῷ ἤκουσεν Ἡρῴδης ὁ τετράρχης τὴν ἀκοὴν Ἰησοῦ,
SCR1894
εν εκεινω τω καιρω ηκουσεν ηρωδης ο τετραρχης την ακοην ιησου

Who and where

👤 Herod Antipas👤 Jesus Christ◆ John the Baptist Imprisoned

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Luke 3:1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,
  • Luke 9:7–9When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.…
  • Luke 23:15Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.
  • Mark 6:14–29Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” Others were saying, “He is…
  • Acts 4:27In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.
  • Mark 8:15“Watch out!” He cautioned them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod.”
  • Luke 23:7–12And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because…
  • Luke 13:31–32At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.” But Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing…
  • Luke 3:19But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,
  • Acts 12:1About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.

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