Matthew 14:3

Easy To Read Version

Before this time, Herod {\cf2\super [197]} had arrested John. {\cf2\super [198]} Herod had tied John with chains and put him into prison. Herod arrested John because of Herodias. Herodias was the wife of Philip, Herod’s brother.

Cross References

Matthew 11:2

John the Baptizer was in prison. He heard about the things Christ was doing. So John sent some of his followers to Jesus.

Matthew 14:6

On Herod’s {\cf2\super [200]} birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his group. Herod was very pleased with her.

Matthew 4:12

Jesus heard that John was put in prison. So Jesus went back to Galilee.

Mark 6:14

King Herod {\cf2\super [68]} heard about Jesus, because Jesus was now famous. Some people said, “\{He (Jesus) is\} John the Baptizer. He is risen from death. That is why he can do these miracles. {\cf2\super [69]} ”

Mark 6:17

Herod {\cf2\super [73]} himself had ordered his soldiers to arrest John. So John was put into prison. Herod did this to please his wife, Herodias. Herodias was the wife of Philip, Herod’s brother. But then Herod married Herodias.

Mark 6:19

So Herodias hated John. She wanted to kill him. But Herodias was not able to persuade Herod to kill John.

Mark 6:22

The daughter of Herodias came to the party and danced. When she danced, Herod and the people eating with him were very pleased.

Mark 8:15

Jesus warned them, “Be careful! Guard against the yeast {\cf2\super [95]} of the Pharisees {\cf2\super [96]} and the yeast of Herod. {\cf2\super [97]} ”

Luke 13:1

At that time some people were there with Jesus. These people told Jesus about what happened to some people from Galilee. Pilate {\cf2\super [232]} killed those people while they were worshiping. Pilate mixed their blood with the blood of the animals they were sacrificing {\cf2\super [233]} \{to God\}.

Luke 13:31

At that time some Pharisees {\cf2\super [245]} came to Jesus and said, “Go away from here and hide! Herod {\cf2\super [246]} wants to kill you!”

Luke 23:11

Then Herod and his soldiers laughed at Jesus. They made fun of Jesus by dressing him in clothes like kings wear. Then Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate.

Luke 23:7

Pilate learned that Jesus was under Herod’s {\cf2\super [371]} authority. Herod was in Jerusalem at that time, so Pilate sent Jesus to him.

Luke 3:1

It was the 15th year of the rule of Tiberius Caesar. {\cf2\super [43]} These men were under Caesar:

Luke 8:3

Also with these women were: Joanna, the wife of Chuza (Herod’s {\cf2\super [148]} helper), Suzanna, and many other women. These women used their own money to help Jesus and his apostles.

Acts 12:1

During that same time King Herod {\cf2\super [233]} began to persecute {\cf2\super [234]} some of the people that belonged to the church (group of believers).

Acts 4:27

These things really happened when Herod, {\cf2\super [76]} Pontius Pilate, the nations, and the Jewish people all ‘came together’ against Jesus here in Jerusalem. Jesus is your holy Servant. He is the One you (God) made to be the Christ. {\cf2\super [77]}