The Beheading of John

MRK 6:14

KJV

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 shew forth themselves in him.

BSB

Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesusʼ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

Koinōnos

And King Herod heard, for his name had become well known, and they were saying that John the Baptizer has been raised from the dead, and because of this the powers operate in him.

MRK 6:15

KJV

Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

BSB

Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”

Koinōnos

But others were saying that he is Elijah; and others were saying that he is a prophet, like one of the prophets.

MRK 6:16

KJV

But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.

BSB

But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!”

Koinōnos

But having heard, Herod was saying: "John, whom I myself beheaded — this one is risen.

MRK 6:17

KJV

For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.

BSB

For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philipʼs wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.

Koinōnos

For Herod himself, having sent, seized John and bound him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her.

MRK 6:18

KJV

For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.

BSB

For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brotherʼs wife!”

Koinōnos

For John was saying to Herod: "It is not lawful for you to have the wife of your brother.

MRK 6:19

KJV

Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:

BSB

So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,

Koinōnos

And Herodias was holding it against him and was wanting to kill him, and was not able.

MRK 6:20

KJV

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.

BSB

because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard Johnʼs words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

Koinōnos

For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and he was keeping him safe; and having heard him, he was perplexed about many things, yet he was hearing him gladly.

MRK 6:21

KJV

And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;

BSB

On Herodʼs birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.

Koinōnos

And an opportune day came when Herod, on his birthday, made a banquet for his nobles and the military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.

MRK 6:22

KJV

And 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 thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

BSB

When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”

Koinōnos

And the daughter of her, Herodias, having come in and danced, pleased Herod and those reclining with him. The king said to the girl: "Ask me whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.

MRK 6:23

KJV

And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.

BSB

And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!”

Koinōnos

And he swore to her: "Whatever you ask me, I will give to you, up to half of my kingdom.

MRK 6:24

KJV

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

BSB

Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.”

Koinōnos

And having gone out, she said to her mother: "What shall I ask?" And she said: "The head of John the Baptizer.

MRK 6:25

KJV

And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.

BSB

At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.”

Koinōnos

And having come in immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying: "I want that you give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

MRK 6:26

KJV

And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

BSB

The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.

Koinōnos

And the king, becoming encompassingly sorrowful, on account of the oaths and those reclining with him did not want to refuse her.

MRK 6:27

KJV

And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

BSB

So without delay, the king commanded that Johnʼs head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.

Koinōnos

And immediately the king, having sent an executioner, ordered to bring his head. And having gone, he beheaded him in the prison,

MRK 6:28

KJV

And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.

BSB

The man brought Johnʼs head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother.

Koinōnos

and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.

MRK 6:29

KJV

And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

BSB

When Johnʼs disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb.

Koinōnos

And his disciples, having heard, came and took his corpse and laid it in a tomb.