Matthew 14:10
Matthew 14:10 in Multiple Translations
and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
And he sent and had John's head cut off in the prison.
The order was passed on and John was beheaded in prison.
And sent, and beheaded Iohn in the prison.
and having sent, he beheaded John in the prison,
and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
He sent the executioner to go to the prison and to cut off John’s head.
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Study Notes — Matthew 14:10
- Context
- Cross References
- Matthew 14:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Matthew 14:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 14:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 14:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 14:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 14:10
- Cambridge Bible on Matthew 14:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 14:10
- Sermons on Matthew 14:10
Context — The Beheading of John
10and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
11John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother. 12Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 17:12 | But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” |
| 2 | Matthew 21:35–36 | But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. Again, he sent other servants, more than the first group. But the tenants did the same to them. |
| 3 | Luke 9:9 | “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 36:16 | But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. |
| 5 | Mark 9:13 | But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” |
| 6 | Jeremiah 2:30 | “I have struck your sons in vain; they accepted no discipline. Your own sword has devoured your prophets like a voracious lion.” |
| 7 | Revelation 11:7 | When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them. |
| 8 | Mark 6:27–29 | So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison. The man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb. |
| 9 | Matthew 22:3–6 | He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business. The rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them. |
| 10 | Matthew 23:34–36 | Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute in town after town. And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. |
Matthew 14:10 Summary
This verse tells us that Herod ordered John the Baptist to be beheaded in prison because he had promised to give Herodias' daughter anything she wanted, as seen in Matthew 14:9. John the Baptist had spoken out against Herod's marriage to Herodias, which was wrong in God's eyes, and this ultimately led to his death. This event reminds us that following God and doing what is right can sometimes be costly, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 10:28. Despite the challenges we may face, we can trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, just as Jesus did when he faced opposition and persecution, as seen in John 15:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Herod order John the Baptist to be beheaded in prison?
Herod ordered John the Baptist to be beheaded because he was grieved by his earlier oath to grant the request of Herodias' daughter, as seen in Matthew 14:9, and he did not want to lose face in front of his guests, similar to the situation in Esther 5:3 where a king's oath was considered binding.
Was John the Baptist guilty of any crime that would warrant his execution?
The Bible does not indicate that John the Baptist was guilty of any crime, but rather he was executed due to the request of Herodias' daughter, prompted by her mother's desire for revenge against John for speaking out against her marriage to Herod, as mentioned in Matthew 14:3-4 and Mark 6:17-18.
What can we learn from John the Baptist's martyrdom?
John the Baptist's martyrdom teaches us about the cost of following God and speaking the truth, as seen in Matthew 5:10-12, where Jesus says that those who are persecuted for righteousness will be blessed, and in Acts 7:54-60, where Stephen's faithfulness to God leads to his martyrdom.
How does this event relate to the broader story of Jesus Christ?
The event of John the Baptist's beheading serves as a reminder of the opposition that Jesus would later face, as prophesied in Matthew 17:12, where Jesus says that John the Baptist was the Elijah who was to come, and that he suffered at the hands of men, just as Jesus would suffer at the hands of men, as seen in Matthew 27:35.
Reflection Questions
- What am I willing to sacrifice for the sake of following God, and am I prepared to face persecution or hardship for my faith?
- How can I, like John the Baptist, speak the truth in love and stand up for what is right, even in the face of opposition or adversity?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of evil and the consequences of sin, and how can I apply this to my own life and relationships?
- How does the story of John the Baptist's martyrdom encourage me to remain faithful to God, even in the midst of challenges or difficulties?
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 14:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 14:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 14:10
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 14:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 14:10
Cambridge Bible on Matthew 14:10
Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 14:10
Sermons on Matthew 14:10
| Sermon | Description | |
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The Incarnation Part 3 - "With God, Nothing Is Impossible" by Charles Alexander | Charles Alexander preaches about the miraculous birth of Jesus through Mary, emphasizing the importance of faith in believing that with God, nothing shall be impossible. He explain |
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(Haggai) Pointed Powerful Paralysing Preaching by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges faced by the people of Judah and Benjamin as they built the temple of the Lord. He emphasizes that when God calls us to do His |
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His Manifest Presence - Part 1 by Walter Beuttler | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a harrowing experience of witnessing a violent attack on a bus. He emphasizes the importance of relying on God's presence as a shield |
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Anarchy in Worship or Recent Innovation Contrasted W/ Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (1875) by James Begg | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the objection to symbolism in worship. He refers to Deuteronomy 4, where it is stated that God spoke to the people without any similitude or |
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The Captivity of Judah by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delivers a powerful sermon on the consequences of rejecting God's remedy, as seen in the wickedness of the king, priests, and people of Judah. Despite warnings from p |
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Crusading On--Our Responsibility by Beryl Amos | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'mukterizo,' which signifies mocking, deriding, and treating with contempt. The concept of sowing and reaping is emphasized, highlighting th |
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Jeremiah 52:4 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the fall of Jerusalem as recorded in Jeremiah 52, emphasizing the long ministry of Jeremiah who warned the people for forty years about the impending doom due |







