Matthew 14:3

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

Cross-references

Matthew 11:2 Historical context

Matthew 11:2 confirms John is already in prison, showing his disciples later visit him there.

Matthew 17:12 identifies John as the suffering Elijah, connecting his imprisonment to prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 4:12 Historical context

In Matthew 4:12, John's arrest triggers Jesus' withdrawal to Galilee, providing timeline context.

Mark 6:17 Parallel

In Mark 6:17, the same arrest account is given with nearly identical wording about Herodias.

Luke 3:19 Historical context

In Luke 3:19, John's reproof of Herod for marrying Herodias is stated, explaining the arrest motive.

Leviticus 18:16 is the law against marrying a brother's wife — the very law John cited to rebuke Herod.

Leviticus 20:21 repeats this prohibition with added penalty — reinforcing John's rebuke of Herod.

2 Chronicles 16:10 records Asa imprisoning the seer Hanani for rebuking him — a direct parallel to Herod imprisoning John.

Mark 6:18 Parallel

Mark 6:17 gives the same account of Herod arresting John for marrying Herodias, reinforcing the narrative.

Mark 9:13 Typology

Mark 9:13 identifies John as Elijah who suffered — linking his arrest here to the prophetic pattern of mistreatment.

2 Samuel 12:13 shows Nathan confronting David about adultery — but David repents, contrasting with Herod's response.

John 3:24 Historical context

In John 3:24, John had not yet been imprisoned—a timing contrast to the arrest described here.

Luke 3:20 Parallel

In Luke 3:20, the imprisonment is summarized as the climax of Herod's evils, adding moral judgment.