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← 13:36 14:2 → | |
Book | Gospel of Matthew |
Christian Bible part | New Testament |
Matthew 14:1 is the first verse in the fourteenth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.
In the original Greek according to Westcott-Hort for this verse is:
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads:
The New International Version translates the passage as:
This Herod is the son of Herod the Great who killed the innocent children. The "tetrarch" refers to the fact that he ruled one-fourth of the kingdom of the Jews. He was appointed by the Romans. Some commentators speculate as to why Herod did not learn of Jesus until later in his ministry. A likely reason seems to be such a harsh ruler's lack of interest in religious affairs and the war against Aretas, king of Arabia, which likely occupied his attention.[1][2]
Glossa Ordinaria: " The Evangelist had above shown the Pharisees speaking falsely against Christ’s miracles, and just now His fellow-citizens wondering, yet despising Him; he now relates what opinion Herod had formed concerning Christ on hearing of His miracles, and says, At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus."[3]
Chrysostom: "It is not without reason that the Evangelist here specifies the time, but that you may understand the pride and carelessness of the tyrant; inasmuch as he had not at the first made himself acquainted with the things concerning Christ, but now only after long time. Thus they, who in authority are fenced about with much pomp, learn these things slowly, because they do not much regard them."[3]
Augustine: " Matthew says, At that time, not, On that day, or, In that same hour; for Mark relates the same circumstances, but not in the same order. He places this after the mission of the disciples to preach, though not implying that it necessarily follows there; any more than Luke, who follows the same order as Mark."[3]
Preceded by Matthew 13 | Gospel of Matthew Chapter 14 | Succeeded by Matthew 14:2 |
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