Matthew 14:11

The Passion Translation

They brought in his head and displayed it to her on a platter, and she then had it shown to her mother.

Cross References

Genesis 49:7

Cursed be their anger, for it is fierce, and their wrath so relentless. I will divide your descendants throughout Jacob’s territory and scatter them throughout Israel.

Proverbs 27:4

The rage and anger of others can be overwhelming, but it’s nothing compared to jealousy’s fire.

Proverbs 29:10

Violent men hate those with integrity, but the lovers of God esteem those who are holy.

Jeremiah 22:17

“But your eyes and heart are only interested in what brings you unjust profit, in violently oppressing your people even if it means shedding innocent blood.”

Ezekiel 35:6

Therefore, as surely as I live—declares Lord Yahweh—I will let you be murdered. Murder will chase you down. Because you did not despise bloodshed, bloodshed will hunt you down!

Matthew 14:10

he had John beheaded in prison.

Matthew 14:12

John’s disciples went into the prison and carried his body away and buried it. Then they left to find Jesus and tell him what had happened.

Matthew 14:8

Because she had been instructed by her mother, she said, “I want the head of John the Baptizer here on a platter!”

Revelation 16:6

because they shed the blood of your saints and prophets. They got what they deserved, for you gave them blood to drink!”

Revelation 17:6

I saw the woman was drunk with the blood of God’s holy believers—drunk on the blood of the loyal martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I was utterly astonished!