36 They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. The news of John's death was brought to Jesus by the disciples of the Baptist. In fact, when Herod (who beheaded him) heard about Jesus he said 'John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.' As John gathers attention, priest and Levites go to him to see exactly who he is and by what authority he has to preach his message. According to early Christian belief, Zechariah, a priest in the Jerusalem Temple, died a martyr’s death while serving at the altar. There are many parallels to the lives of John the Baptist and Jesus, as they both preached about repentance and the Kingdom of God and criticized the religious leaders of their day. Matthew 14:3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. 9:13; Mark 8:7; 14:22; Luke 24:30; [1 Cor. “Why did you doubt me?”. 31:6; Isa. We will not concern ourselves with the details of the event, but Herod later had John beheaded. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. 14 When he went ashore he (L)saw a great crowd, and (M)he had compassion on them and healed their sick. That is why he can do such miracles.”. 1After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him. John the Baptist's story echoes that of Samuel, the Old Testament judge and prophet. 21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Unable to fully believe what he was hearing, Zechariah was made mute. Unfortunately, few of the faithful have recourse to the help of such a lamp of grace as the precious head of St. John the Baptist, “the first among martyrs in grace”. Ultimately, Herodias’s hate-filled grudge against John the Baptist was the reason he was beheaded. Jesus Christ was John's cousin, with John being about 6 months older than Jesus. John the Baptist. “At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus, and said to his servants, ‘This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead; and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him. 34 (AI)And when they had crossed over, they came to land at (AJ)Gennesaret. 13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. The Book of Luke, chapter 9, gives the briefest account of John’s death in the Bible, in verses 7-9. All rights reserved. 34-36, see Mark 6:53-56; [John 6:24, 25]. Herod Antipas briefly hesitated before condemning John the Baptist to death. 22 above]; For ver. 15 That evening the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”, 16 But Jesus said, “That isn’t necessary—you feed them.”. Night fell while he was there alone. 10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. 34 And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. 14:16], For ver. John had a tremendous impact on those in Jerusalem and Judea even after his death. The day commemorates the martyrdom by beheading of Saint John the Baptist on the orders of Herod Antipas through the vengeful request of his step-daughter Salome and her mother Herodias. 2:7; Mark 1:1; Luke 1:35; 4:41; John 1:49; 10:36; 11:27; 20:31; [ch. Herod had John thrown in prison. 41:13; 43:1, 2; John 16:33], ch. John the Baptist is referenced in the music of American Heavy Metal band Om in their 2009 song 'Meditation is the Practice of Death'. 13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, (X)“Take heart; it is I. Matthew 11:2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, Nave's Topical Index. 13 Now when Jesus heard this, (K)he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. 17 “But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!” they answered. 14 When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee,[ a] heard about Jesus, 2 he said to his advisers, “This must be John the Baptist raised from the … But for a time Herod Antipas was unwilling to go further since he was a coward who feared the people would revolt should he dispose of John (v. 5). As well as this, John the Baptist is depicted on the cover art of Om's 2012 album, Advaitic Songs. Died: c. 28 AD Cause of death: Execution Remains: Buried, Samaria Gender: Male Religion: Jewish Race or Ethnicity: Middle Eastern Occupation: Religion Nationality: Ancient Rome Executive summary: Precursor to Jesus Christ John the Baptist, in the Bible, the "forerunner" of Jesus Christ in the Gospel story. John confronted the immorality he saw taking place in his culture…even the immorality of rulers. 14 (A)At that time (B)Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus, 2 and he said to his servants, (C)“This is John the Baptist. 30 But when he saw the wind,[e] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, (AA)“Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, (AB)“O you of little faith, why did you (AC)doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, (AD)the wind ceased. John's mother, Elizabeth, was a relative of Mary, the mother of Jesus.The two women were pregnant at the same time. 4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. Looking for a practical understanding of the Bible? Matthew 3:3 Looking for a practical understanding of the Bible? 12 And (J)his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and they went and told Jesus. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3to ask Him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” 4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. She later gave birth to John the Baptist near March 10 in 3 BC (after the gestation period of 9 months and 10 days, a total of 280 days). Along with the feasts of Holy Week, the original event of John’s death is right there on the surface of Holy Scripture, and so likely was commemorated as soon as the Church started commemorating anything. 1-12, see Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9, For ver. Matthew 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea. 5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. 9. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, (T)he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. 17 And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. Both women unselfishly dedicated their sons to God. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26:26; 1 Sam. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? This summary of the Gospel of John provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Gospel of John. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. The Death of John the Baptist - Mark 6 - KJV The Death of John the Baptist Mark 6 14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. 16:16; 26:63; Ps. Mark 6:23-28 And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.” She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” “The head of … 15 Others said, That it is Elias. John the Baptist became a martyr because of his righteousness. Jesus, fearing an increase of ill-will on the part of Antipas, took precautions and retired to the desert, where many people followed him. John the Baptist Son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, being of priestly descent through both parents. 12 Later, John’s disciples came for his body and buried it. 35 When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed. 16 But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. 21 About 5,000 men were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children! Salome’s mother urged her to call for John the Baptist’s head, and she did. He was also a preacher who baptized people and denounced their sins. Turn to Matthew 14:1 with me and follow along as we begin our examination of this passage. John the Baptist Message and Death. Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, holds his infant prophet son in this 1535 work of Teramo Piaggio. (Mark 6:14, NKJV).The memory of his zeal and the lasting effect of his work continued both in his disciples and in the early church. 35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased; 36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. 14 When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee,[a] heard about Jesus, 2 he said to his advisers, “This must be John the Baptist raised from the dead! New Living Translation (NLT). John the Baptist has appeared in a number of screen adaptations of the life of Jesus. 15:32-38; 16:9; Mark 8:2-9], ch. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. John the Baptist is like that guy who announces the boxers before the big fight (Coming to you all the way from Nazareth, it's the Lamb of God himself—Jeeeeeeesuuuuuuus!. 3 For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his wife Herodias (the former wife of Herod’s brother Philip). VS 14:3-5 - “3 For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. NLT One Year Bible Slimline Edition, TuTone Leatherlike Gray/Pink, NLT Inspire Bible: The Bible for Creative Journaling, Softcover, NLT New Believer's Bible - softcover edition, NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, teal (indexed), NLT Large-Print Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--genuine leather, brown (indexed), The Book of Proverbs: A Book on Wisdom, Teaching Humans How to Live Well in the World, NLT. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. Matthew 3:1-17 ESV / 101 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. 12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. Hearing that John has returned in the person of Jesus, a rumor that appears early in Matthew’s and Mark’s version as well, Herod wonders about this enigmatic preacher, Jesus, knowing that “John I beheaded.” 7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. 3:17], For ver. The ruler Herod had taken his brother’s wife for himself. Like Samuel's mother Hannah, John's mother Elizabeth was barren. 29 And he said, Come. He was, according to the scripture, executed right in the courtyard near where Salome had danced, and she then received John the Baptist’s head on a silver platter. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. 2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 13-21, see Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13; [ch. 3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. John the Baptist. When (U)evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way[b] from the land,[c] beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. And (AM)as many as touched it were made well. 14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. This lineage was essential, since John was the embodiment of the law of Moses, designed to prepare the way for the Messiah and make ready a people to receive Him. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Matthew 14:1-12 tells the story of the death of John the Baptist. 24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. 34 After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. 11 And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. 10. 6 But when Herod's (I)birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, 7 so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. 18 “Bring them here,” he said. The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, also known as the Decollation of Saint John the Baptist or the Beheading of the Forerunner, is a biblical event and holy day observed by various Christian churches that follow liturgical traditions. Her husband, Zechariah, was visited by the Angel Gabriel and given the blessed news in the temple. All the gospels show John proclaiming the start of Jesus's ministry, so it's clear that Jesus's entry into the world is very closely tied to this guy. 6 But at a birthday party for Herod, Herodias’s daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him, 7 so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted. 4 John had been telling Herod, “It is against God’s law for you to marry her.” 5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet. Mark 6:19 states, “So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him.” The idea in the original Greek language is that Herodias actively sought John’s death. 15 And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. 22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. For ver. 4 For John said unto him, It … 19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Matthew 3:1-17 - In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, (Read More...) Mark 1:1-45 - The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; (Read More...) John 10:41 - And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no … Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 17:7; [Deut. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, (W)they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 22-33, see Mark 6:45-51; John 6:15-21, [See ver. Elizabeth and Zechariah, Parents of John the Baptist According to the Bible, the… The moral climate of John’s day was much like it is in our day. At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. John is a witness to the nature of Christ. John’s birth may be the oldest feast. Bible Text of John the Baptist's Death. Elizabeth was unable to have children and was well beyond child bearing years when amazingly she conceived a son.

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