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and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
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Responsibility for Sin
Commentators emphasize that Herod is held directly responsible for the murder he ordered. Charles Spurgeon notes, "what he ordered to be done is set to his account... Men may sin by proxy, but they will be guilty in person." This serves as a powerful reminder that we are accountable for the sins we command or enable others to commit.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Beheaded John (απεκεφαλισεν Ιωανην). That is, he had John beheaded, a causative active tense of a late verb αποκεφαλιζω. Took his …
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
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Baptist
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…
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he sent "An executioner", as in (Mark 6:27) where the Latin word "speculator", or as it is sometimes…
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The terror and reproach of conscience, which Herod, like other daring offenders, could not shake off, are proofs and warnings of a future judgment …
13th Century
Catholic
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:
