14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That ...

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, 2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead.

When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities.

1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead!

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus, and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from...

The feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle of Jesus that is recounted in all four gospels.

Chapter 14 begins with news that Herod the tetrarch—the man who killed John the Baptist—is aware of Jesus' fame and power.

14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

1 At that time Herod the ruler heard reports about Jesus; 2 and he said to his servants, 'This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead.

[14] As he went ashore he saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. [15] When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said ...