Mark 6:23

And he swore unto her, Whatsoever you shall ask of me, I will give it you, unto the half of my kingdom.

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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 when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever you will, and I will give it you.

24And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.

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Cross References

2 Kings 6:31Then he said, God do so and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.

Esther 5:6And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is your petition? and it shall be granted you: and what is your request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.

Proverbs 6:2You are snared with the words of your mouth, you are taken with the words of your mouth.

Matthew 5:34But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

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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