Matthew 14:2

Matthew 14:1 web — At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,

World English Bible

"At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,"

— Matthew 14:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,”
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ASV
“At that season Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus, ”
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NET
“The Death of John the Baptist At that time Herod the tetrarch heard reports about Jesus,”
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DRB
“At that time Herod the Tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus.”
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BBE
“At that time news of Jesus came to Herod the king;”
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KJVA
“At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,”
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Matthew 14 — Context

At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,

and said to his servants, "This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him."

For Herod had laid hold of John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.

For John said to him, "It is not lawful 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 World English Bible reads: “At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,”

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 (WEB): “At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,” 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.

Matthew 14:1 web — At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,

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