Mark 6:19 Meaning
Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:
Context Explained
17For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.
18For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
19Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:
20For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
21And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;
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Related Cross References
Matthew 14:3
Matthew explains Herod's motives for wanting to kill John the Baptist, providing context for this verse.
Mark 6:17
This verse elaborates on the reasons behind Herodias' quarrel with John, linking to the previous verse.
Source: Mark 6:19