And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands!

Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.

John the Baptist Beheaded

Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.

It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch.

But Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me.

And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.