Matthew 14:1 Cross References - Mace

¹ At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

¹⁴ In the mean time king Herod heard of Jesus, whose name was now celebrated, and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, no wonder then that he works miracles. ¹⁵ others said, 'tis Elias. others, 'tis a prophet, or one equal to a prophet. ¹⁶ but Herod, from what he had heard, said, 'tis John himself, whom I caused to be beheaded, who is risen from the dead. ¹⁷ for Herod had given orders to seize John, and had confin'd him in prison, to gratify Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married; ¹⁸ upon which John told him, "it is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." ¹⁹ which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it; ²⁰ because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously. ²¹ however, a favourable opportunity happen'd for her, upon Herod's making an entertainment the birth-night, for all the great officers of the court, and army, and persons of the first distinction in Galilee. ²² for Herodias made her appearance there, and danc'd with such an engaging air in the eye of Herod, as well as of all the company, that the king thus addrest himself to the young lady, "ask of me whatever you please, and it shall be granted." ²³ nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom." ²⁴ then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she. ²⁵ upon which she instantly fled to the king, and said, I desire to have John the Baptist's head brought hither immediately in a charger. ²⁶ at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her; ²⁷ but immediately dispatch'd the proper officer with orders to bring the head of John the Baptist. ²⁸ accordingly he went, and beheaded him in the prison, and bringing the head in a charger, he presented it to the young lady, who gave it to her mother: ²⁹ of which John's disciples being inform'd, they came to fetch his corps, which they laid in a sepulchre.

¹⁵ as he was then directing them diligently to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod,

¹ In the fifteenth year of the emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea; Herod tetrarch of Gallilee: Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis: and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene:

¹⁹ but having reproved Herod the tetrarch upon account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the mischiefs that Herod had done;

⁷ Now Herod the tetrarch was inform'd of all his transactions: and was perplex'd at the relation of some, that John was risen from the dead: whilst others said, Elias appear'd: ⁸ and others, that one of the old prophets was come to life again. ⁹ but Herod said, John was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus.

³¹ At the same time, some of the Pharisees came to him, and said, get away, retire from hence, for Herod designs to take away your life. ³² but he answered them, go, tell that fox, that to-day and to-morrow I am casting out demons, and performing cures, and the third day my course will be finished:

⁷ and finding that he belong'd to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was then likewise at Jerusalem. ⁸ When Herod saw Jesus he was extremely pleased; for he had long desired to see him, having heard much of him, and hoped to see him perform some miracle. ⁹ he plyed him therefore with many interrogatories, ¹⁰ but Jesus made him no answer, tho' the chief priests and Scribes maintain'd their charge with vehemence. ¹¹ then Herod and his retinue treated him with contempt, and in derision sent him back magnificently dress'd to Pilate. ¹² and from that day the enmity that had been between Pilate and Herod ended in friendship.

¹⁵ for I referr'd you to him, and you see nothing that is capital, has been made out against him.

²⁷ for it was truly against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, that Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, united themselves in this city,

¹ About that time, king Herod Agrippa began to persecute some of the church.