Mark 6:20-21

20 because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled[a] ; yet he liked to listen to him.
21 Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Matthew 11:9; Matthew 21:26
  • 2. Esther 1:3; Esther 2:18
  • 3. Luke 3:1

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Some early manuscripts "he did many things"
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