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Matthew 14:3 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 14:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 14 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.”
Matthew 14:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on 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.' Matthew explains why John the Baptist was imprisoned: Herod Antipas imprisoned him because John condemned Herod's adultery with Herodias. The phrase 'his brother Philip's wife' (τῆς γυναικὸς Φιλίππου τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ αὐτοῦ/tēs gynaikos Philippou tou adelphou autou) identifies the sin: Herod married his brother's wife while his brother was still alive—violating Leviticus 18:16, 20:21. John the Baptist, like Old Testament prophets, courageously confronted royal sin despite personal d...
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Cross-References for Matthew 14:3
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“and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias”
“being reproved by him for Herodias”
“he withdrew into Galilee.”
“she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady”
“and desired to kill him”
“he sent two of his disciples”
“whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.”
“because there was much water there. They came”