Matthew 14:2

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.

Cross-reference

Matthew 14:13 Historical context

Matthew 14:13 shows Jesus withdrawing after John's death, while Herod thinks Jesus is John risen.

Matthew 16:14 shows that Herod's guess that Jesus is John the Baptist was a common opinion among the people.

Matthew 11:11 affirms John the Baptist's greatness, highlighting the irony that Herod mistakes Jesus for the slain John.

Matthew 9:26 Historical context

Matthew 9:26 shows Jesus' fame spreading, leading Herod to hear about him and conclude he is John risen.

Mark 8:28 Parallel

Mark 8:28 records the same popular speculation about Jesus being John the Baptist, confirming Herod's view was widespread.

John 10:41 Contrast

John 10:41 notes John performed no miracles, contradicting Herod's assumption that the miracle-working Jesus is John risen.

Mark 6:14 Parallel

In Mark 6:14, the same rumor that John has risen appears, attributed to 'some people' before Herod's own conclusion.

Mark 6:16 Parallel

In Mark 6:16, Herod explicitly states John was beheaded and raised, adding detail to the speculation.

Luke 9:19 Parallel

In Luke 9:19, disciples report that people think Jesus is John—the same rumor Herod hears here.