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Recalling the Death of John the Baptist

Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening, and he was quite puzzled because some said that John had risen from the dead. Others said that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. But Herod said, “I beheaded John, but who is this, about whom I hear such great things?” So he wanted to see him.

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Now Herod(A) the tetrarch heard about all that was going on. And he was perplexed because some were saying that John(B) had been raised from the dead,(C) others that Elijah had appeared,(D) and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life.(E) But Herod said, “I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?” And he tried to see him.(F)

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