Mark 6:19 kjva — Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Mark 6:19, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 6 — Context

16

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

17

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.

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

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

20

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.

21

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;

22

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.

Mark 6:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:19 say?
Mark 6:19 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:”
Where is Mark 6:19 in the Bible?
Mark 6:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 19.
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 6:19.
What translation should I read Mark 6:19 in?
Mark 6:19 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 6:19?
Mark 6:19 reads (KJVA): “Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:” 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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