KJV ORIGINAL
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Around that time, Herod (who was basically the regional governor) started hearing all the buzz about Jesus.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even the people in power were starting to notice Jesus was becoming a big deal.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew, traditionally attributed to the apostle Matthew, was likely written for a Jewish Christian audience around 80-90 CE. It aimed to affirm Jesus's identity as the Messiah, provide instruction for the early church, and address the relationship between Jewish law and Christian belief.
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