Nowwhen John,whileimprisoned,heardof the worksof Christ,he sent[word] by his disciples
Soallthe generationsfrom Abrahamto Davidare fourteengenerations;from Davidto the deportationto Babylon,fourteengenerations;and from the deportationto Babylonto the Messiah,fourteengenerations.
For when Herodhad Johnarrested,he boundhim and puthim in prisonbecauseof Herodias,the wifeof his brotherPhilip.
Nowwhen Jesus heardthat Johnhad been taken into custody,He withdrewinto Galilee;
Thenthe disciplesof Johncameto Him, asking,"Whydo we and the Phariseesfast,but Your disciplesdo not fast?"
For Herodhimselfhad sentand had Johnarrestedand boundin prisonon accountof Herodias,the wifeof his brotherPhilip,becausehe had marriedher.
But when Herodthe tetrarchwas reprimandedby him becauseof Herodias,his brother'swife,and becauseof allthe wicked thingswhichHerodhad done,
NowHerodthe tetrarchheardof allthat was happening;and he was greatly perplexed,becauseit was saidby somethat Johnhad risenfrom the dead,
Thereforewhenthe Lordknewthat the Phariseeshad heardthat Jesuswas makingand baptizingmoredisciplesthanJohn
