Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints — John the Baptist, the greatest born of women, silenced by a birthday oath and a dancing girl's request, his head brought in on a platter. — Biblical Meaning & Context

Topic: PERSEVERANCE & SUFFERING · Category: Faithful Witness Unto Death · Reference: Matthew 14:1-12

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints — John the Baptist, the greatest born of women, silenced by a birthday oath and a dancing.

Scriptural Cross-References

  • Mark 6:14-29
  • Psalm 116:15
  • Luke 9:7-9