Mark 6:19

And Herodias was bitter against him, desiring to put him to death; but she was not able;

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:

In Context

18For John said to Herod, It is wrong for you to have your brother's wife.

20For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.

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Cross References

1 Kings 21:20And Ahab said to Elijah, Have you come face to face with me, O my hater? And he said, I have come to you because you have given yourself up to do evil in the eyes of the Lord.

Isaiah 42:20Seeing much, but keeping nothing in mind; his ears are open, but there is no hearing.

Matthew Henry on Mark 6:15-30

The Death of John the Baptist. 14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. 15 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. 16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. 17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake,… Read the whole commentary →

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