Mark 6:16 nasb — But when Herod heard of it, he kept saying, "John, whom I beheaded, has risen!"

NASB

"But when Herod heard of it, he kept saying, "John, whom I beheaded, has risen!""

— Mark 6:16, NASB

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Mark 6 — Context

13

And they were casting out many demons and were anointing with oil many sick people and healing them.

14

And King Herod heard of it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him."

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But others were saying, "He is Elijah." And others were saying, "He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old."

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But when Herod heard of it, he kept saying, "John, whom I beheaded, has risen!"

17

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

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For John had been saying to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

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Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death and could not do so;

Mark 6:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:16 say?
Mark 6:16 in the NASB reads: “But when Herod heard of it, he kept saying, "John, whom I beheaded, has risen!"”
Where is Mark 6:16 in the Bible?
Mark 6:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 16.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 6:16.
What translation should I read Mark 6:16 in?
Mark 6:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 6:16?
Mark 6:16 reads (NASB): “But when Herod heard of it, he kept saying, "John, whom I beheaded, has risen!"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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