What does Matthew 14:2 mean?

Matthew 14:2 highlights themes such as identity, miracles, john-the-baptist when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 14:2 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

2And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

3For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.

4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

identitymiraclesjohn-the-baptist

Matthew 16:14
This verse shows how people confused Jesus with John the Baptist due to His miraculous works.