Matthew 14:1 Made Simple

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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