Mark 6:14 meaning and explanation

Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

Mark 6:14, Berean Standard Bible

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Mark has just described the Twelve being sent out to preach and heal, and now word of Jesus reaches Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, who is called "king" in popular speech. The reports are confused: some say John the Baptist has risen, others Elijah, others a prophet.

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