Mark 6:19

But Herodias held on to anger against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not,

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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 told Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.”

20for Herod feared John; he knew that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. Listening to him made him greatly upset, yet he heard him gladly.

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Cross References

1 Kings 21:20Ahab said to Elijah, “Have you found me, my enemy?” Elijah answered, “I have found you, because you have sold yourself to do what is evil in the sight of Yahweh.

Isaiah 42:20You see many things, but do not comprehend; ears are open, but no one hears. 1

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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