Three days later, it was Pharaoh’s birthday. Pharaoh gave a party for all his servants. At the party, Pharaoh allowed the wine server and the baker to leave the prison.
Matthew 14:6 - Easy To Read Version On Herod’s {\cf2\super [200]} birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his group. Herod was very pleased with her. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst [before the company] and pleased and fascinated Herod, American Standard Version (1901) But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod. Common English Bible But at Herod’s birthday party Herodias’ daughter danced in front of the guests and thrilled Herod. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced in their midst, and it pleased Herod. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them: and pleased Herod. |
Three days later, it was Pharaoh’s birthday. Pharaoh gave a party for all his servants. At the party, Pharaoh allowed the wine server and the baker to leave the prison.
And the king gave a big party for Esther. It was for all his important people and leaders. He announced a holiday in all the provinces. And he sent out gifts to people, because he was a generous king.
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.
They said, “Teacher, Moses told us that if a married man dies and he had no children, then his brother must marry the woman. Then they will have children for the dead brother. {\cf2\super [312]}
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]} ”
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.
So Herodias hated John. She wanted to kill him. But Herodias was not able to persuade Herod to kill John.
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]} ”
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!”
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.
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.
It was the 15th year of the rule of Tiberius Caesar. {\cf2\super [43]} These men were under Caesar:
(John criticized Governor Herod. {\cf2\super [58]} John criticized Herod for the bad thing he did with Herodias, the wife of Herod’s brother. John also criticized Herod for the many other bad things Herod did.
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.
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).
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]}