At that time news of Jesus came to Herod the king;
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And he said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he has come back from the dead, and so these powers are working in him.
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For Herod had taken John and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
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Because John had said to him, It is not right for you to have her.
Matthew 14:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Matthew 14:1 say?
Matthew 14:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “At that time news of Jesus came to Herod the king;”
Where is Matthew 14:1 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 1.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 14:1.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:1 in?
Matthew 14:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 14:1?
Matthew 14:1 reads (BBE): “At that time news of Jesus came to Herod the king;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.