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That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> he said to his advisers, “This must be John the Baptist raised from the dead! That is why he can do such miracles.” <a href="/esv/matthew/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and he said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and because of this, the miraculous powers are working in him." <a href="/kjv/matthew/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he himself has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> and said to his servants, &#8220This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead; and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” <a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead, and that is why the miraculous powers are at work in him.” <a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “This is John the Baptist,” he told his servants. “He has been raised from the dead, and that’s why miraculous powers are at work in him.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is John the Baptist!&#8221 he told his servants. &#8220He has been raised from the dead, and that&#8217s why supernatural powers are at work in him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore do these powers work in him. <a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and told his officials, "This is John the Baptist! He has come back from death, and that's why he has the power to work these miracles." <a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore do these powers work in him. <a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He said to his officials, "This is John the Baptizer! He has come back to life. That's why he has the power to perform these miracles." <a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> "He is really John the Baptist, who has come back to life," he told his officials. "That is why he has this power to perform miracles." <a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> told his servants, "This is John the Baptist! He has been raised from the dead, and that's why these miracles are being done by him." <a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and said to his servants, ?This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.? <a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a> and he said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead! And because of this, miraculous powers are at work in him." <a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him." <a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he hath risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and he said to his courtiers, "This is John the Baptist: he has come back to life--and that is why these miraculous Powers are working in him." <a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Immerser, he rose from the dead, and because of this the mighty energies are working in him.” <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and he said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and because of this, the miraculous powers are working in him." <a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and said to his servants, 'This is John the Baptist, he did rise from the dead, and because of this the mighty energies are working in him.' <a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; be was aroused from the dead; and for this, powers are energetic in him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to his servants: This is John the Baptist: he is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works shew forth themselves in him. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to his servants: “This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead, and that is why miracles are at work in him.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a> and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead, and for this reason these powers are at work in him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to his servants, This man is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead; this is why great miracles are wrought by him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to his servants, “This is Yohannan The Baptizer; but he has arisen from the grave, therefore miracles are done by him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and he said to his servants: This is John The Immerser; he has risen from the dead; and for this reason the powers of the spiritual world are active within him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and he said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore miracles are wrought in him. <a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore miracles are wrought by him. <a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and said to his servants, this is John the baptist, he is risen from the dead, and consequently is invested with miraculous power. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and he said to his courtiers, "This is John the Baptist: he has come back to life--and that is why these miraculous Powers are working in him." <a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "This is John the Immerser; He arose from the dead; and therefore do the powers work in Him." <a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and said to his servants, This is John the baptist, he is certainly risen from the dead, and therefore miraculous things are done by him: <a href="/parallel/matthew/14-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3965" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">The Beheading of John</a> 1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus 2<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3816.htm" title="3816: paisin (N-DMP) -- Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.">servants,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">“This</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/910.htm" title="910: Baptistēs (N-NMS) -- From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.">Baptist;</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">he</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: ēgerthē (V-AIP-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">has risen</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekrōn (Adj-GMP) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">dead!</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">That</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">is why</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynameis (N-NFP) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">miraculous powers</a> <a href="/greek/1754.htm" title="1754: energousin (V-PIA-3P) -- From energes; to be active, efficient.">are at work</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him.”</a> 3Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Mark 6:14-16</a> Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” / Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” / But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!” <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Luke 9:7-9</a> When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, / others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. / “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus. <a href="/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Mark 8:28</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” <a href="/luke/9-19.htm">Luke 9:19</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.” <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Matthew 11:11</a> Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. <a href="/john/1-21.htm">John 1:21</a> “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” <a href="/john/1-25.htm">John 1:25</a> asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” <a href="/matthew/17-10.htm">Matthew 17:10-13</a> The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” ... <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Mark 9:11-13</a> And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? / But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Luke 7:16</a> A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14</a> When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” <a href="/john/7-40.htm">John 7:40</a> On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.” <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11</a> As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.This.<a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Matthew 11:11</a> Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.<a href="/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14</a> And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.<a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Mark 8:28</a> And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.do shew forth themselves in him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/matthew/11-12.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/matthew/11-12.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Courtiers</a> <a href="/matthew/13-6.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/joel/2-30.htm">Display</a> <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Energies</a> <a href="/matthew/11-13.htm">Force</a> <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Life</a> <a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Powers</a> <a href="/matthew/11-23.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/13-6.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/matthew/13-28.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Show</a> <a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Work</a> <a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Working</a> <a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/matthew/14-8.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/matthew/14-8.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Courtiers</a> <a href="/matthew/17-9.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/acts/2-19.htm">Display</a> <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Energies</a> <a href="/mark/3-21.htm">Force</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Life</a> <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/matthew/16-4.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Powers</a> <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/matthew/17-7.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/17-9.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">Show</a> <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Work</a> <a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">Working</a> <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 14</div>1. <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Herod's opinion of Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Jesus departs into a solitary place,</a> 15. <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">He walks on the sea to his disciples;</a> 34. <a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">and landing at Gennesaret, </a> 35. <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the time, a ruler's servants would include close advisors and officials who were privy to his thoughts and decisions. This reflects Herod's inner circle and his reliance on them for counsel. The mention of "servants" indicates a private conversation, suggesting Herod's personal turmoil and fear.“This is John the Baptist; John the Baptist was a significant prophetic figure who preached repentance and baptized Jesus. Herod had previously imprisoned and executed John, as detailed earlier in the chapter. Herod's statement reveals his guilty conscience and fear, as he believes John has returned. This reflects the widespread belief in resurrection or the return of prophets, a concept present in Jewish thought.he has risen from the dead! The idea of resurrection was not foreign to Jewish beliefs, as seen in the Pharisees' teachings and Old Testament prophecies. Herod's fear that John has risen indicates his superstitious nature and the impact of John's ministry. This also foreshadows the resurrection of Jesus, highlighting the power of God over life and death.That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” Herod attributes the miraculous works of Jesus to John, showing his misunderstanding of Jesus' true identity. This reflects the confusion and rumors about Jesus' ministry circulating at the time. The mention of "miraculous powers" connects to the signs and wonders performed by Jesus, which were evidence of His divine authority and fulfillment of messianic prophecies. Herod's statement underscores the fear and intrigue surrounding Jesus' growing influence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/herod_antipas.htm">Herod Antipas</a> The tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, son of Herod the Great. He is the one speaking in this verse, expressing his belief that Jesus is John the Baptist resurrected. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A prophet and forerunner of Jesus, known for his call to repentance and baptism. Herod had previously ordered his execution. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Jesus is the one performing the miracles that Herod attributes to John the Baptist. 4. <a href="/topical/h/herod's_servants.htm">Herod's Servants</a> The individuals to whom Herod is speaking, reflecting his fear and superstition. 5. <a href="/topical/m/miraculous_powers.htm">Miraculous Powers</a> Refers to the miracles performed by Jesus, which Herod mistakenly attributes to John the Baptist.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/fear_and_guilt.htm">Fear and Guilt</a> Herod's reaction reveals how guilt and fear can distort perception. His belief that John has risen from the dead shows his troubled conscience over John's execution. <a href="/topical/m/misunderstanding_jesus'_identity.htm">Misunderstanding Jesus' Identity</a> Herod's confusion about Jesus' identity highlights the importance of understanding who Jesus truly is. This misunderstanding is a common theme throughout the Gospels. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_superstition.htm">The Power of Superstition</a> Herod's belief in John's resurrection reflects the power of superstition and fear over rational thought. It serves as a warning against allowing fear to cloud our understanding of God's work. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_jesus'_ministry.htm">The Impact of Jesus' Ministry</a> Even those who opposed Jesus recognized the power and authority of His works, demonstrating the undeniable impact of His ministry. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_conscience.htm">The Role of Conscience</a> Herod's guilty conscience serves as a reminder of the importance of living with integrity and the consequences of sin.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) This is John the Baptist.--In <a href="/matthew/16-14.htm" title="And they said, Some say that you are John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.">Matthew 16:14</a>, <a href="/context/luke/9-7.htm" title="Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;">Luke 9:7-9</a>, this is given as one of the three opinions that were floating among the people as to our Lord's character, the other two being, (1) that He was Elijah, and (2) that He was one of the old prophets who had risen again. The policy of the tetrarch connected him with the Sadducean priestly party rather than with the more popular and rigid Pharisees, and a comparison of <a href="/matthew/16-6.htm" title="Then Jesus said to them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.">Matthew 16:6</a> with <a href="/mark/8-15.htm" title="And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.">Mark 8:15</a> at least suggests the identity of the "leaven of Herod" with that of the Sadducees. On this supposition, his acceptance of the first of the three rumours is every way remarkable. The superstitious terror of a conscience stained with guilt is stronger than his scepticism as a Sadducee, even though there mingled with it, as was probable enough, the wider unbelief of Roman epicureanism. To him the new Prophet, working signs and wonders which John had never worked, was but the re-appearance of the man whom he had murdered. It was more than a spectre from the unseen world, more than the metempsychosis of the soul of John into another body. It was nothing less than John himself.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - And said unto his servants. According to Luke, the following assertion was brought forward by some, but was, it would seem, summarily rejected by Herod (<a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Luke 9:7, 9</a>); according to Mark (ἔλεγον, Westcott and Hort, text) it was common talk, and agreed to by Herod (<a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Mark 6:14, 16</a>). If a reconciliation of so unimportant a verbal disagreement be sought for, it may perhaps lie in Luke representing Herod's first exclamation, and Matthew, with Mark, his settled belief. Clearly Herod did not originate it, as the summary account in our Gospel would lead us to suppose. This is John the Baptist (<a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1</a> and Matthew 4:12, notes). (For this opinion about our Lord, compare, besides the parallel passages referred to in the last note, also <a href="/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14</a>.) He (αὐτός, <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a>, note) is risen from the dead. The other dead still lie in Hades (ἀπὸ τῶν νεκρῶν). Plumptre, on Mark, adduces a curious passage from Persius, 5:180-188, which he thinks is based on a story that when Herod celebrated another of his birthdays (cf. ver. 6) in Rome, in A.D. , he was terrified by a Banquo-like appearance of the murdered prophet. The superstition that already suggested to Herod the resurrection of John might well act more strongly on the anniversary of the murder, and after he had connived at the death of the One who, by his miracles, showed that he possessed greater power than John. And therefore; "because he is no ordinary man, but one risen from the dead" (Meyer). Mighty works do show forth themselves in him (αἱ δυνάμεις ἐνεργοῦσιν ἐν αἰ τῷ) do these powers work in him (Revised Version). "These" (αἱ, the article of reference), i.e. these which are spoken of in the report (ver. 1). Αἱ δυνάμεις may be (1) specifically miracles (cf. <a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Matthew 13:58</a>), in which case they are regarded as potentially active in John before their completion in history; or (2) the powers of working miracles, as perhaps in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a>. Observe that this passage confirms the statement of <a href="/john/10-41.htm">John 10:41</a>, that John performed no miracle. Observe that it is also an indirect witness to the fact of our Lord performing miracles. For Herod's utterance is not such as a forger would have imagined. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. servants, παισὶν (paisin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant. “This Οὗτός (Houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Baptist; Βαπτιστής (Baptistēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_910.htm">Strong's 910: </a> From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner. he αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. has risen ἠγέρθη (ēgerthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. dead! νεκρῶν (nekrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. This τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is why διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. miraculous powers δυνάμεις (dynameis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. are at work ἐνεργοῦσιν (energousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1754.htm">Strong's 1754: </a> From energes; to be active, efficient. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. him.? αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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