His disciples came, took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
Matthew 14:12 in context
Matthew 14:9–15
The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,
and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.”
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