Mark 6:20

Mark 6:20

18 Because John had said to Herod, ^a“It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”

19 Therefore Herodias held it against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not;

20 for Herod ^afeared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he¹ did many things, and heard him gladly.

21 ^aThen an opportune day came when Herod ^bon his birthday gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.

22 And when Herodias’ daughter herself came in and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.”

Commentaries:

John Wesley's Notes

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And preserved him - Against all the malice and contrivances of Herodias. And when he heard him - Probably sending for him, at times, during his imprisonment, which continued a year and a half. He heard him gladly - Delusive joy! While Herodias lay in his bosom.

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