Matthew 14:10

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

So, he sent [word to his officers] and had John decapitated in the prison.

Cross References

Matthew 17:12

But I tell you that Elijah has already come, but they [i.e., the Jewish leaders] did not understand who he was, but [instead] did to him what they wanted to. In the same way, the Son of man will also suffer from what the Jews will do.”

Revelation 11:7

And when they have completed their testimony, the beast that comes up from the pit [See 13:1ff; 17:3,7] will wage war against them, and overpower and kill them.

Luke 9:9

Then Herod said, “I had John decapitated, so who is this person about whom I hear such things?” And he became eager to see Jesus.

Mark 9:13

But I tell you, Elijah has [already] come, and they did to him what they wanted to, just like it was written about him [in the Scriptures].”

Matthew 14:9

Now King Herod became very distressed [over such a gruesome request]; but because he had [promised with] oaths and [to look good in front of] his party guests, he ordered John’s head to be given [to her].

Matthew 14:11

His head was brought on a [large] platter and given to the young woman [i.e., Salome], and she took it to her mother [i.e., Herodias].