His servants (τοις παισιν αυτου). Literally "boys," but here the courtiers, not the menials of the palace.

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This is John the Baptist. Herod feared John. His conscience struck him for his crimes. He remembered that he had wickedly put him to death…

This is John the Baptist — In Matthew 16:14 and Luke 9:7-9, this is one of three opinions circulating among the people about our L…

When the whole country was moved, At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, then, but not until then, the fame of Jesus …

Glossa Ordinaria: The Evangelist had previously shown the Pharisees speaking falsely against Christ's miracles and, just befor…

It seems likely that this event took place after the mi ion of the Twelve (see Mk 6:7ff). Certainly the multiplication of Jesus’ influence through …

And said to his servants. From the words of Luke, it may be inferred that Herod did not adopt this conjecture of his own accord, but that …

And said unto his servants
Those of his household, his courtiers, with whom he more familiarly conversed; to these h…

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: