Mark 6:23

And he swore to her, Whatever thou shalt ask of me, I will give thee, to the half of my kingdom.

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In The King James Version

And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.

In Context

22and the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those at table with him; and the king said to the damsel, Ask of me whatever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

24And she went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptizer.

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Cross References

Proverbs 6:2If thou hast become ensnared by the words of thy mouth, If thou hast been caught by the words of thy mouth,

Matthew 5:34But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;

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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