Matthew 14:3 net — For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

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"For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,"

— Matthew 14:3, NET Bible

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Matthew 14 — Context

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The Death of John the Baptist At that time Herod the tetrarch heard reports about Jesus,

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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.”

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For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

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because John had repeatedly told him,“It is not lawful for you to have her.”

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Although Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd because they accepted John as a prophet.

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But on Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,

Matthew 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:3 say?
Matthew 14:3 in the NET Bible reads: “For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,”
Where is Matthew 14:3 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 3.
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 14:3.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:3 in?
Matthew 14:3 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 14:3?
Matthew 14:3 reads (NET): “For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,” 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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