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Then they went and told Jesus. <a href="/nlt/matthew/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> Later, John’s disciples came for his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus what had happened. <a href="/esv/matthew/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and they went and told Jesus. <a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus. <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And his disciples having come, took the body and buried it, and having come, they told Jesus. <a href="/kjv/matthew/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Then his disciples came and took away the body and buried it, and went and told Jesus. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> John’s disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus. <a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> His disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And his disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus. <a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And his disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus. <a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And John’s disciples came and took away the body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus. <a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then his disciples came, removed the corpse, buried it, and went and reported to Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then his disciples came, removed the corpse, buried it, and went and reported to Jesus. <a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And his disciples came, and took up the corpse, and buried him; and they went and told Jesus. <a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> John's followers took his body and buried it. Then they told Jesus what had happened. <a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And his disciples came, and took up the corpse, and buried him; and they went and told Jesus. <a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> John's disciples came for the body and buried it. Then they went to tell Jesus. <a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> John's disciples came, carried away his body, and buried it; then they went and told Jesus. <a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> When John's disciples came, they carried off the body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus. <a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then John?s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus. <a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Then John's disciples came and took the body and buried it and went and told Jesus. <a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then his disciples came, and took the dead body, and buried him; and they went and told Jesus. <a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then John's disciples went and removed the body and buried it, and came and informed Jesus. <a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a> His disciples came, took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And his disciples having come, took up the body, and buried it, and having come, they told Jesus, <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And his disciples having come, took the body and buried it, and having come, they told Jesus. <a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And his disciples having come, took up the body, and buried it, and having come, they told Jesus, <a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his disciples having come near, took away the body, and interred it; and having come, they announced to Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And his disciples came and took the body, and buried it, and came and told Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And his disciples approached and took the body, and they buried it. And arriving, they reported it to Jesus. <a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a> His disciples came and took away the corpse and buried him; and they went and told Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> His disciples came and took the body and buried it; then they went and told Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then his disciples came and took up his body and buried it, and they came and informed Jesus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And his disciples came, took his corpse, performed a burial and came and informed Yeshua.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And his disciples came and took away the body, and buried it; and went and told Jesus.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And His disciples, having come, took the body, and buried it; and having come they proclaimed it to Jesus. <a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And his disciples came and took the body, and buried it, and they came and told Jesus. <a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> upon which, his disciples came to take away the body, and having buried it, they went to tell Jesus what had happened. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then John's disciples went and removed the body and buried it, and came and informed Jesus. <a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And his disciples, coming, took up the corpse, and buried it; and, coming, they told Jesus; <a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and his disciples came and took up the body and buried it, and then went and told Jesus. <a href="/parallel/matthew/14-12.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=4034" 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> …11John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother. 12<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</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.">John’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: proselthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">came and</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: ēran (V-AIA-3P) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">took</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/4430.htm" title="4430: ptōma (N-ANS) -- A fall; a carcass, corpse, dead body. From the alternate of pipto; a ruin, i.e., lifeless body.">body</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2290.htm" title="2290: ethapsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To bury. A primary verb; to celebrate funeral rites, i.e. Inter.">buried</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To come, go. ">they went</a> <a href="/greek/518.htm" title="518: apēngeilan (V-AIA-3P) -- To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.">and informed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> 13When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.…<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/6-29.htm">Mark 6:29</a> When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb. <a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2-6</a> Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples / to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: ... <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Luke 7:18-23</a> Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things. / So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’” ... <a href="/john/3-25.htm">John 3:25-30</a> Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing. / So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” / John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. ... <a href="/matthew/9-14.htm">Matthew 9:14-15</a> Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast so often, but Your disciples do not fast?” / Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-28</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... <a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12-13</a> 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.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist. <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="/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24-25</a> Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. / As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Matthew 4:12</a> When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee. <a href="/john/5-33.htm">John 5:33-35</a> You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. / Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. / John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. <a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1-6</a> In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea / and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” / This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” ... <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Luke 3:15-20</a> The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ. / John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather the wheat into His barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” ... <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3-5</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. / Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. / And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.took.<a href="/matthew/27-58.htm">Matthew 27:58-61</a> He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered… <a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Acts 8:2</a> And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Body</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/haggai/2-13.htm">Corpse</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/daniel/9-22.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/14-10.htm">John's</a> <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">News</a> <a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-33.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/matthew/14-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/15-17.htm">Body</a> <a href="/matthew/25-18.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/matthew/24-28.htm">Corpse</a> <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/15-13.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/24-50.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">John's</a> <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">News</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/matthew/18-31.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">Word</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then John’s disciples came John the Baptist had a group of dedicated followers who respected him as a prophet and teacher. This phrase indicates their loyalty and devotion, as they took the initiative to care for his remains. In the cultural context of the time, disciples often took responsibility for their teacher's affairs, especially in death, reflecting a deep bond and respect.and took his body The act of taking John's body shows the disciples' courage and commitment, as approaching the body of someone executed by Herod could have been dangerous. This reflects the Jewish custom of burying the dead promptly, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/21-23.htm">Deuteronomy 21:23</a>, which emphasizes the importance of burial on the same day.and buried it. Burial was a significant act of honor and respect in Jewish culture. The disciples' actions fulfilled the Jewish law and customs regarding the treatment of the dead. This also parallels the later burial of Jesus, where His followers ensured He was buried according to Jewish customs, as seen in <a href="/john/19-38.htm">John 19:38-42</a>.And they went and informed Jesus. The disciples' decision to inform Jesus highlights their recognition of His authority and their need for guidance in a time of grief. This act of informing Jesus also signifies the transition of focus from John the Baptist to Jesus, as John's role was to prepare the way for Christ, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> and fulfilled in <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Matthew 3:3</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <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 baptizing Jesus. He was imprisoned and executed by Herod Antipas. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john's_disciples.htm">John's Disciples</a> Followers of John the Baptist who remained loyal to him even after his death. They took responsibility for his burial and informed Jesus of the events. 3. <a href="/topical/h/herod_antipas.htm">Herod Antipas</a> The ruler of Galilee who ordered the execution of John the Baptist. His actions were influenced by Herodias and her daughter. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who was informed of John's death by John's disciples. 5. <a href="/topical/b/burial_of_john.htm">Burial of John</a> An act of respect and devotion by John's disciples, signifying the end of John's earthly ministry and the transition to Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_devotion.htm">Loyalty and Devotion</a> John's disciples demonstrated loyalty by caring for his body and informing Jesus. We are called to show loyalty to our leaders and mentors in faith, even in difficult times. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_the_deceased.htm">Respect for the Deceased</a> The act of burial is a sign of respect and honor. As Christians, we should honor those who have gone before us in faith, recognizing their contributions to God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/t/transition_of_ministry.htm">Transition of Ministry</a> John's death marked a transition to Jesus' ministry. We should be open to God's timing and the transitions He brings in our lives and ministries. <a href="/topical/i/informing_jesus.htm">Informing Jesus</a> The disciples' act of informing Jesus highlights the importance of bringing our concerns and burdens to Christ, who is our ultimate source of comfort and guidance. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a> Despite the risk, John's disciples acted courageously. We are encouraged to act with courage and faithfulness, even when facing adversity or loss.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14</a> <a href="/q/what_does_living_for_jesus_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'This is My Body'?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_spirit_baptism.htm">What is the meaning of Spirit Baptism?</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_celebrate_passover.htm">Is it appropriate for Christians to celebrate Passover?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_burial_practices.htm">What does the Bible say about burial practices?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) His disciples came.--Among those who thus transferred their allegiance to their true Lord were, we must believe, the two whom John had sent to Him from his prison. From this time they probably ceased in Judaea to be a distinct community, though, as the instances of Apollos (<a href="/acts/18-25.htm" title="This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.">Acts 18:25</a>) and the disciples at Ephesus (<a href="/acts/19-3.htm" title="And he said to them, To what then were you baptized? And they said, To John's baptism.">Acts 19:3</a>) show, they still maintained a separate existence in the more distant regions to which the influence of the Baptist had indirectly penetrated.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - And his disciples came. "And when his disciples heard thereof, they came" (Mark). Perhaps they were not permitted to be so much with him as at an earlier period in his imprisonment (<a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2</a>). But if the murder was in the evening, as would appear probable from the circumstances of it, they would naturally not be in the castle at the time. And took up the body; the corpse (Revised Version, τὸ πτῶμα). And buried it; him, (Revised Version, αὐτόν). It is right in Mark, but St. Matthew has preserved the more popular form of expression. And (Revised Version adds they) went and told Jesus. Matthew only. In Mark (Mark 6:30; cf. also <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Luke 9:10</a>) this expression dearly belongs to the next paragraph, and is predicated of the twelve apostles on their return from their mission (<a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7-12</a>; our <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5</a>). It looks as though some confusion had arisen in the source before St. Matthew used it. As the words stand here they show the kindly feelings which both John and his disciples felt towards our Lord <a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [John’s] 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. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. came [and] προσελθόντες (proselthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. took ἦραν (ēran) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. [his] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. body πτῶμα (ptōma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A fall; a carcass, corpse, dead body. From the alternate of pipto; a ruin, i.e., lifeless body. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. buried ἔθαψαν (ethapsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2290.htm">Strong's 2290: </a> To bury. A primary verb; to celebrate funeral rites, i.e. Inter. it. αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they went ἐλθόντες (elthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. [and] informed ἀπήγγειλαν (apēngeilan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce. Jesus. Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/14-12.htm">Matthew 14:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/14-12.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 14:12 His disciples came and took the body (Matt. 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