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Mark 6:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Mark 6:20

Verse 20 of 56

Scripture focus

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

Mark 6:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 6:20

Theological / Devotional

A just man. Or, “a righteous man.” John was like his parents, who “were both righteous before God” (see on Luke 1:6).

Observed. Gr. suntered, “to preserve [a thing from perishing or being lost].” Herod prevented Herodias from carrying out her design of putting the prophet to death (see v. 19). He fully intended to release him when he felt it expedient to do so (see DA 220, 221).

He did many things. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 146) the reading “he was greatly perplexed,” which parallels a statement in Luke 9:7.

Heard him gladly. John’s message bore the divine credentials, and except for the influence of Herodias, Herod might have come out openly in favor of John.

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