Because that it was said of some, . . .—See Notes on Matthew 14:1-2; Mark 6:14–16. In Matthew 14:2, and Mark 6…

St. John Chrysostom: It was not until a long time had passed that Herod took notice of the things Jesus did (to show you the p…

“All that was going on” probably refers to the activities of both Jesus and the disciples on their mi ion. Herod heard about Jesus’ miracles and ha…

And of some, that Elias had appeared
Who had been translated, body and soul, to heaven, and whom the Jews expected a…

Christ sent His twelve disciples out, who by this time were able to teach others what they had received from the Lord. They were not to be anxious …