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.”
What does Matthew 14:3 mean?
The Bible verse Matthew 14:3 in the King James Version (KJV) states: "For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife." This verse is a brief yet significant part of the larger narrative in the book of Matthew…
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As we turn to 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"—we encounter not only a historical account but a rich well of spiritual reflection. This verse encapsulates the tragic reality of…
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O Heavenly Father, We come before You today in humble reverence, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all creation. Lord, we seek Your presence in our lives as we meditate on the trials faced by Your servant John the Baptist, as described in Matthew 14:3, where it is written…
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