Mark 6:21 cpdv — And when an opportune time had arrived, Herod held a feast on his birthday, with the leaders, and the tribunes, and the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when an opportune time had arrived, Herod held a feast on his birthday, with the leaders, and the tribunes, and the first rulers of Galilee. "

— Mark 6:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 6 — Context

18

For John was saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”

19

Now Herodias was devising treachery against him; and she wanted to kill him, but she was unable.

20

For Herod was apprehensive of John, knowing him to be a just and holy man, and so he guarded him. And he heard that he was accomplishing many things, and so he listened to him willingly.

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And when an opportune time had arrived, Herod held a feast on his birthday, with the leaders, and the tribunes, and the first rulers of Galilee.

22

And when the daughter of the same Herodias had entered, and danced, and pleased Herod, along with those who were at table with him, the king said to the girl, “Request from me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.”

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And he swore to her, “Anything that you request, I will give to you, even up to half my kingdom.”

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And when she had gone out, she said to her mother, “What shall I request?” But her mother said, “The head of John the Baptist.”

Mark 6:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:21 say?
Mark 6:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when an opportune time had arrived, Herod held a feast on his birthday, with the leaders, and the tribunes, and the first rulers of Galilee. ”
Where is Mark 6:21 in the Bible?
Mark 6:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 21.
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 6:21.
What translation should I read Mark 6:21 in?
Mark 6:21 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 6:21?
Mark 6:21 reads (CPDV): “And when an opportune time had arrived, Herod held a feast on his birthday, with the leaders, and the tribunes, and the first rulers of Galilee. ” 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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