Beheaded John (απεκεφαλισεν Ιωανην). That is, he had John beheaded, a causative active tense of a late verb αποκεφαλιζω. Took his …

And he sent, and beheaded John. For the sake of these wicked men, the bloody offering, the head of the slaughtered prophet, was brought an…

He sent and beheaded John in the prison.—Measured by the standard of earthly greatness, it seems almost a paradox to say of one who was a …

Herod sent and beheaded John. By a word, a precious life was ended. How lightly tyrants think of murder! No miracle was worked for John’s deliveran…

Glossa Ordinaria: After relating John's imprisonment, the Evangelist proceeds to his execution, saying, "But on Herod's birthd…

Though grieving because of his oath and his loss of face before his guests if he were to renege on his vow, Herod gave the order. Decapitation was …

And he sent
"An executioner", as in (Mark 6:27) where the Latin word "speculator", or as it is sometimes…

The terror and reproach of conscience, which Herod, like other daring offenders, could not shake off, are proofs and warnings of a future judgment …

Above, the Lord showed the power of the Gospel teaching by way of some parables; here, He shows its power by deeds. And He does three things: