Matthew 14:12 web — His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it; and they went and told Jesus.

World English Bible

"His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it; and they went and told Jesus."

— Matthew 14:12, World English Bible

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Matthew 14 — Context

9

The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,

10

and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

11

His head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady: and she brought it to her mother.

12

His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it; and they went and told Jesus.

13

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.

14

Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

15

When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, "This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food."

Matthew 14:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:12 say?
Matthew 14:12 in the World English Bible reads: “His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it; and they went and told Jesus.”
Where is Matthew 14:12 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 12.
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 14:12.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:12 in?
Matthew 14:12 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 14:12?
Matthew 14:12 reads (WEB): “His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it; and they went and told 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.
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