Matthew 14:12
“And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.”
What does Matthew 14:12 mean?
Matthew 14:12 in the King James Version reads, "And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus." This verse is found in the larger context of the death of John the Baptist, which occurred at the hands of King Herod. The verse directly…
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In Matthew 14:12, we encounter a heart-wrenching moment in the life of one of Jesus' dearest disciples when it states, "And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus." Here, we witness the aftermath of John the Baptist’s murder, an event…
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Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heart burdened by the weight of loss and sorrow. As I reflect upon the powerful and poignant verse from Matthew 14:12, which says, "And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told…
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