Mark 6:21 nasb — A strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his lords and military commanders and the leading me…

NASB

"A strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his lords and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee;"

— Mark 6:21, NASB

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Mark 6 — Context

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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;

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for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him.

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A strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his lords and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee;

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and when the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you."

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

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And she went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask for?" And she 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 NASB reads: “A strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his lords and military commanders and the leading men 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 (NASB): “A strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his lords and military commanders and the leading men 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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