365 Days in the Gospels and Spirit of Prophecy
The Cost of Courage and Truth — April 22 [Description]
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Matthew 14:1-12 365D 112.1
1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus 365D 112.2
2 and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.” 365D 112.3
3 For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife. 365D 112.4
4 Because John had said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” 365D 112.5
5 And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. 365D 112.6
6 But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod. 365D 112.7
7 Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. 365D 112.8
8 So she, having been prompted by her mother, said, “Give me John the Baptist’s head here on a platter.” 365D 112.9
9 And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he commanded it to be given to her. 365D 112.10
10 So he sent and had John beheaded in prison. 365D 112.11
11 And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 365D 112.12
12 Then his disciples came and took away the body and buried it, and went and told Jesus. 365D 112.13
14 Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.” 365D 112.15
15 Others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, “It is [c] the Prophet, or like one of the prophets.” 365D 112.16
16 But when Herod heard, he said, “This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!” 365D 112.17
17 For Herod himself had sent and laid hold of John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife; for he had married her. 365D 112.18
18 Because John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” 365D 112.19
19 Therefore Herodias [d] held it against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not; 365D 112.20
20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he [e] did many things, and heard him gladly. 365D 112.21
21 Then an opportune day came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee. 365D 112.22
22 And when Herodias’ daughter herself came in and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.” 365D 112.23
23 He also swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom.” 365D 112.24
24 So she went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist!” 365D 112.25
25 Immediately she came in with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” 365D 112.26
26 And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her. 365D 112.27
27 Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in prison, 365D 112.28
28 brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. 365D 112.29
29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took away his corpse and laid it in a tomb. 365D 112.30
7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 365D 112.32
8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. 365D 112.33
9 Herod said, “John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?” So he sought to see Him. 365D 112.34