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Matthew 14:12

Matthew 14:12
And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And his disciples came,.... To the prison where his body was left, and to which they had liberty of recourse before; see…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 14:6-12

See also Mar 6:21-29. But when Herod’s birthday was come Kings were accustomed to observe the day of their birth with…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 14:1-12

We have here the story of John's martyrdom. Observe,

I. The occasion of relating this story here, Mat 14:1, Mat 14:2.…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it There is in this some proof of forbearance, if not of kindness,…

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