Mark 6:27
And straight away the king sent out one of his armed men, and gave him an order to come back with the head: and he went and took off John's head in prison,
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Mark 6:27
And straight away the king sent out one of his armed men, and gave him an order to come back with the head: and he went and took off John's head in prison,
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Mark 6:21
And the chance came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee;
Mark 6:22
And when the daughter of Herodias herself came in and did a dance, Herod and those who were at table with him were pleased with her; and the king said to the girl, Make a request for anything and I will give it you.
Mark 6:23
And he took an oath, saying to her, Whatever is your desire I will give it to you, even half of my kingdom.
Mark 6:24
And she went out and said to her mother, What is my request to be? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
Mark 6:25
And she came in quickly to the king, and said, My desire is that you give me straight away on a plate the head of John the Baptist.
Mark 6:28
And came back with the head on a plate, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.
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Mark 6:20
For 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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Mark 6:17
For Herod himself had sent men out to take John and put him in prison, because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had taken for himself.
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Mark 6:19
And Herodias was bitter against him, desiring to put him to death; but she was not able;
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