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Berean Standard Bible

“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

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Jesus has sent out the twelve to preach and heal, and his name is becoming widely known. News of the mission reaches the palace of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.”

World English Bible (WEB)

King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

King James Version (KJV)

And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And king Herod heard [thereof]; for his name had become known: and he said, John the Baptizer is risen from the dead, and therefore do these powers work in him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And king Herod had news of him, because his name was on the lips of all; and he said, John the Baptist has come back from the dead, and for this reason these powers are working in him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the king Herod heard, (for his name became public,) and he said -- 'John the Baptist out of the dead was raised, and because of this the mighty powers are working in him.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y oyó el rey Herodes la fama de Jesús, porque su nombre se había hecho notorio; y dijo: Juan el que bautizaba, ha resucitado de los muertos, y por tanto, virtudes obran en él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La fama de Jesús llegó a oídos del rey Herodes. Este pensó que Jesús era Juan el Bautista que había resucitado con poderes extraordinarios.

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