Mark 6:27 · KJV

"And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,"

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁵And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.

²⁶And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

²⁷And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

²⁸And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.

²⁹And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to authority when it contradicts your beliefs?

What does this story reveal about the cost of discipleship for you?

When have you witnessed injustice in your life?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can stand firm in your beliefs despite societal pressures.

justice

Reflect on ways to advocate for those who face injustice.

People in This Verse

Herod AntipasNT

Herod Antipas was a ruler of Galilee and Perea during the time of Jesus. He is known for his role in the execution of John the Baptist and for his interactions with Jesus during the trial.

First appearance: Matthew 14:1

John the BaptistNT

John the Baptist was a prophetic figure who preached repentance and baptized Jesus, heralding the coming of the Messiah.

First appearance: Matthew 3:1

Places in This Verse

Prison

The prison where John was held is traditionally identified as Machaerus, a fortress on the eastern edge of the Dead Sea.

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