Matthew 14:11

Free Bible Version

John's head was brought on a plate and given to the girl, who took it to her mother.

Cross References

Genesis 49:7

I curse their anger because it is too harsh; I curse their fury because it is too cruel! I will separate their descendants throughout Jacob; I will scatter them throughout Israel.

Proverbs 27:4

Fury may be fierce and cruel, anger may be a destructive flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

Proverbs 29:10

Murderers hate people of integrity, but those who live right try to help them.

Jeremiah 22:17

But all you're looking for, all you think about, is getting whatever you want, however dishonestly. You kill the innocent, you violently mistreat and exploit your people.

Ezekiel 35:6

So as I live, declares the Lord God, I will let you be violently attacked and chased down. Since you did not hate bloodshed, bloodshed will come after you.

Matthew 14:10

The order was passed on and John was beheaded in prison.

Matthew 14:12

John's disciples came and took the body, and buried him. Then they went and told Jesus.

Matthew 14:8

Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a plate the head of John the Baptist.”

Revelation 16:6

These people shed the blood of believers. Now you've given them blood to drink, as they deserve!”

Revelation 17:6

I saw that the woman was drunk on the blood of believers, and on the blood of martyrs who had died for Jesus. When I saw her, I was totally amazed.