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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;

Key Themes

conflictpersecutionopposition

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