20 They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers. He was also a preacher who baptized people and denounced their sins. The Death of John the Baptist - Mark 6 - KJV The Death of John the Baptist Mark 6 14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. Matthew 3:3 10 So John was beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a tray and given to the girl, who took it to her mother. 6 But at a birthday party for Herod, Herodias’s daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him, 7 so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”, 16 But Jesus said, “That isn’t necessary—you feed them.”. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. John the Baptist Message and Death. 2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. We will not concern ourselves with the details of the event, but Herod later had John beheaded. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 3 For (D)Herod had seized John and bound him and (E)put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,[a] 4 because John had been saying to him, (F)“It is not lawful for you to have her.” 5 And though he wanted to put him to death, (G)he feared the people, because they held him to be (H)a prophet. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3to ask Him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” 4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. John’s birth may be the oldest feast. John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Matthew 3:1-17 - In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, (Read More...) Mark 1:1-45 - The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; (Read More...) John 10:41 - And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no … Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, holds his infant prophet son in this 1535 work of Teramo Piaggio. That is why he can do such miracles.”. Looking for a practical understanding of the Bible? John had a tremendous impact on those in Jerusalem and Judea even after his death. Matthew 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea. Herod Antipas briefly hesitated before condemning John the Baptist to death. Hearing that John has returned in the person of Jesus, a rumor that appears early in Matthew’s and Mark’s version as well, Herod wonders about this enigmatic preacher, Jesus, knowing that “John I beheaded.” Jesus went off by himself so he could grieve in private over the death of John, his cousin and the man who paved the way for his ministry. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” 9 And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given. 14 Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 29 And he said, Come. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. John the Baptist's story echoes that of Samuel, the Old Testament judge and prophet. Turn to Matthew 14:1 with me and follow along as we begin our examination of this passage. The Bible Story of John the Baptist's Death John the Baptist, well-known for baptizing Jesus in the River Jordan, is commonly referred to as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus. Both women unselfishly dedicated their sons to God. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, (X)“Take heart; it is I. 10. Matthew 3:1-17 ESV / 101 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. 17:7; [Deut. 21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. 15:32-38; 16:9; Mark 8:2-9], ch. 8 At her mother’s urging, the girl said, “I want the head of John the Baptist on a tray!” 9 Then the king regretted what he had said; but because of the vow he had made in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders. NLT One Year Bible Slimline Edition, TuTone Leatherlike Gray/Pink, NLT Inspire Bible: The Bible for Creative Journaling, Softcover, NLT New Believer's Bible - softcover edition, NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, teal (indexed), NLT Large-Print Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--genuine leather, brown (indexed), The Book of Proverbs: A Book on Wisdom, Teaching Humans How to Live Well in the World, NLT. 30 But when he saw the strong[d] wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. 6 But when Herod's (I)birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, 7 so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. John was about six months older than his kinsman Jesus. 13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. Both women prayed to God for a son, and their prayers were granted. John is not the Messiah nor the reincarnated Elijah, but he is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, John 1: 19-23. Then they went and told Jesus what had happened. 12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. 8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger. “Take courage. 36 They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed. John's last act towards Jesus had effectually united the two schools in the most intimate bonds. 1-12, see Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9, For ver. Elizabeth was unable to have children and was well beyond child bearing years when amazingly she conceived a son. 26:26; 1 Sam. This lineage was essential, since John was the embodiment of the law of Moses, designed to prepare the way for the Messiah and make ready a people to receive Him. Mark 6:19 states, “So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him.” The idea in the original Greek language is that Herodias actively sought John’s death. 10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? John confronted Herod concerning his sinful actions. “Why did you doubt me?”. John is a witness to the nature of Christ. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. 15 Others said, That it is Elias. Unable to fully believe what he was hearing, Zechariah was made mute. Mark 6:23-28 And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.” She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” “The head of … John confronted the immorality he saw taking place in his culture…even the immorality of rulers. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 22 above]; For ver. John the Baptist became a martyr because of his righteousness. '” John the Baptist spoke out against this incestuous union and was imprisoned as a consequence (Matt. The Death of John the Baptist. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. Died: c. 28 AD Cause of death: Execution Remains: Buried, Samaria Gender: Male Religion: Jewish Race or Ethnicity: Middle Eastern Occupation: Religion Nationality: Ancient Rome Executive summary: Precursor to Jesus Christ John the Baptist, in the Bible, the "forerunner" of Jesus Christ in the Gospel story. 13 Now when Jesus heard this, (K)he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 14 (A)At that time (B)Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus, 2 and he said to his servants, (C)“This is John the Baptist. 3 For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his wife Herodias (the former wife of Herod’s brother Philip). 14 When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee,[a] heard about Jesus, 2 he said to his advisers, “This must be John the Baptist raised from the dead! The news of John's death was brought to Jesus by the disciples of the Baptist. Born:? 25 And (V)in the fourth watch of the night[d] he came to them, walking on the sea. 22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. John the Baptist's Accomplishments . Matthew 11:2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, Nave's Topical Index. There are many parallels to the lives of John the Baptist and Jesus, as they both preached about repentance and the Kingdom of God and criticized the religious leaders of their day. 2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. (Mark 6:14, NKJV).The memory of his zeal and the lasting effect of his work continued both in his disciples and in the early church. 35 And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent around to all that region and (AK)brought to him all who were sick 36 and implored him that they might only touch (AL)the fringe of his garment. John's mother, Elizabeth, was a relative of Mary, the mother of Jesus.The two women were pregnant at the same time. Night fell while he was there alone. John the Baptist has appeared in a number of screen adaptations of the life of Jesus. 31:6; Isa. John’s motivation in life was to do God’s will; … Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. 15 That evening the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. The Book of Luke, chapter 9, gives the briefest account of John’s death in the Bible, in verses 7-9. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. This would place the birth of Jesus six months later (Luke 1:26-38) in the first half of September, in 3 BC. 1After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. 15 Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; (N)send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” 16 But Jesus said, “They need not go away; (O)you give them something to eat.” 17 They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” 18 And he said, “Bring them here to me.” 19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the two fish, (P)he looked up to heaven and (Q)said a blessing. 9 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. John the Baptist Son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, being of priestly descent through both parents. The day commemorates the martyrdom by beheading of Saint John the Baptist on the orders of Herod Antipas through the vengeful request of his step-daughter Salome and her mother Herodias. According to early Christian belief, Zechariah, a priest in the Jerusalem Temple, died a martyr’s death while serving at the altar. He was, according to the scripture, executed right in the courtyard near where Salome had danced, and she then received John the Baptist’s head on a silver platter. 22-33, see Mark 6:45-51; John 6:15-21, [See ver. 3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. 17 “But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!” they answered. Ultimately, Herodias’s hate-filled grudge against John the Baptist was the reason he was beheaded. 12 Later, John’s disciples came for his body and buried it. In fact, when Herod (who beheaded him) heard about Jesus he said 'John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.' 15 And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. 14 When he went ashore he (L)saw a great crowd, and (M)he had compassion on them and healed their sick. And all the country of Judea was going out to him, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. 34-36, see Mark 6:53-56; [John 6:24, 25]. 24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. 20 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. 13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. 21 About 5,000 men were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children! 14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. 16 But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. 34 And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. “At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus, and said to his servants, ‘This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead; and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him. Elizabeth and Zechariah, Parents of John the Baptist According to the Bible, the… As well as this, John the Baptist is depicted on the cover art of Om's 2012 album, Advaitic Songs. Jesus, fearing an increase of ill-will on the part of Antipas, took precautions and retired to the desert, where many people followed him. This summary of the Gospel of John provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Gospel of John. 25 About three o’clock in the morning[b] Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. Jesus Christ was John's cousin, with John being about 6 months older than Jesus. 9:13; Mark 8:7; 14:22; Luke 24:30; [1 Cor. 35 When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed. At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! 4 For John said unto him, It … The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, also known as the Decollation of Saint John the Baptist or the Beheading of the Forerunner, is a biblical event and holy day observed by various Christian churches that follow liturgical traditions. Along with the feasts of Holy Week, the original event of John’s death is right there on the surface of Holy Scripture, and so likely was commemorated as soon as the Church started commemorating anything. In 2018, I almost lost two of my closest friends to suicide in less than a month. Here in Matthew 13:14, we see that Jesus felt intense sadness and grief over the death of John the Baptist. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 41:13; 43:1, 2; John 16:33], ch. 17 And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. 30 But when he saw the wind,[e] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, (AA)“Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, (AB)“O you of little faith, why did you (AC)doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, (AD)the wind ceased. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 22 (R)Immediately he (S)made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. Elizabeth was the wife of Zechariah, cousin of Mary and mother of John Baptist. Neither Herodias nor her daughter appears at all. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him. 6 But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 22-33, see Mark 6:45-51; John 6:15-21, ch. John the Baptist was the last prophet in the Bible who spoke about the coming Messiah. Bible Text of John the Baptist's Death. While Elizabeth was … 4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. Matthew 14:3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. But for a time Herod Antipas was unwilling to go further since he was a coward who feared the people would revolt should he dispose of John (v. 5). Like Samuel's mother Hannah, John's mother Elizabeth was barren. 13-21, see Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13; [ch. John the Baptist is referenced in the music of American Heavy Metal band Om in their 2009 song 'Meditation is the Practice of Death'. 4 John had been telling Herod, “It is against God’s law for you to marry her.” 5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet. [c]”, 28 Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”. John the Baptist. 34 After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. The moral climate of John’s day was much like it is in our day. 19 Then he told the people to sit down on the grass. 18 “Bring them here,” he said. 14:16], For ver. 3:17], For ver. 5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. And (AM)as many as touched it were made well. 19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave the bread to the disciples, who distributed it to the people. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, (T)he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. 33 And (AE)those in the boat (AF)worshiped him, saying, (AG)“Truly you are (AH)the Son of God.”. Salome’s mother urged her to call for John the Baptist’s head, and she did. When (U)evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way[b] from the land,[c] beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased; 36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. Herod had John thrown in prison. I am here! All rights reserved. VS 14:3-5 - “3 For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. In film and television. Matthew 14:1-12 tells the story of the death of John the Baptist. As John gathers attention, priest and Levites go to him to see exactly who he is and by what authority he has to preach his message. 34 (AI)And when they had crossed over, they came to land at (AJ)Gennesaret. 21 And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. 12 And (J)his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and they went and told Jesus. 31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. 2:7; Mark 1:1; Luke 1:35; 4:41; John 1:49; 10:36; 11:27; 20:31; [ch. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 6Blessed is t… Biding her time, Herodias waited for a chance to act. 16:16; 26:63; Ps. She later gave birth to John the Baptist near March 10 in 3 BC (after the gestation period of 9 months and 10 days, a total of 280 days). (Y)Do not be afraid.”, 28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and (Z)walked on the water and came to Jesus. John the Baptist. All the gospels show John proclaiming the start of Jesus's ministry, so it's clear that Jesus's entry into the world is very closely tied to this guy. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!”, 27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. John the Baptist is like that guy who announces the boxers before the big fight (Coming to you all the way from Nazareth, it's the Lamb of God himself—Jeeeeeeesuuuuuuus!. Unfortunately, few of the faithful have recourse to the help of such a lamp of grace as the precious head of St. John the Baptist, “the first among martyrs in grace”. New Living Translation (NLT). 11 And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. 14:3–4). 14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus. 9. 20 And they all ate and were satisfied. 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. The ruler Herod had taken his brother’s wife for himself. Looking for a practical understanding of the Bible? 32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. Death. That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 14 When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee,[ a] heard about Jesus, 2 he said to his advisers, “This must be John the Baptist raised from the … 10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. For ver. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.’” Her husband, Zechariah, was visited by the Angel Gabriel and given the blessed news in the temple. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, (W)they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear.