Matthew 14:2

Armenian Eastern Bible 1994

«Նա՛ է Յովհաննէս Մկրտիչը. մեռելներից յարութիւն է առել, եւ դրա համար նրա միջոցով զօրաւոր գործեր են լինում»:

What Does This Mean?

Herod tells his servants that he believes John the Baptist has risen from the dead and this is why miraculous works are being shown through him. Herod speaks, linking these miracles to John's resurrection.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who disappeared but then came back with special powers. That’s kind of what Herod thinks happened with John the Baptist. He believes that John came back from being gone and now can do amazing things.

Historical Background

Matthew, an apostle and author, wrote this gospel around 80-90 AD for a Jewish-Christian audience. The cultural setting is during Roman rule in Judea, where Herod Antipas was tetrarch of Galilee and Perea.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can see the importance of not dismissing miracles as mere coincidences or attributing them to wrong sources. Just like Herod tried to explain Jesus' miracles through John's resurrection, people today might attribute spiritual phenomena to various non-spiritual causes.

Topics

• faith
• miracles
• resurrection
• leadership
• persecution
• prophecy

Related Verses

• Matthew 14:12
• Mark 6:14-29
• Luke 7:18-35
• Acts 12:2
• John 10:41

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Herod think John was back from the dead?

Herod likely thought this because he had ordered John’s execution, but now witnessed miracles that reminded him of John's powerful ministry.

How does Matthew 14:2 connect to other parts of the Bible?

This verse connects with passages like Acts 12:2 which also mentions Herod and his actions against disciples of Jesus.

What lessons can we learn from this about miracles?

We learn not to attribute miracles to wrong sources. Miracles are signs of God’s power, not coincidental happenings or human achievements.

Can you explain the significance of Herod's servants in this context?

Herod's servants represent those who hear and pass on the ruler's thoughts and decisions, showing how beliefs about miracles spread through influence.