Mark 6:21 web — Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief m…

World English Bible

"Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee."

— Mark 6:21, World English Bible

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Mark 6 — Context

18

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

19

Herodias set herself against him, and desired to kill him, but she couldn't,

20

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.

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Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.

22

When the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady, "Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you."

23

He swore to her, "Whatever you shall ask of me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom."

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She went out, and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?" She said, "The head of John the Baptizer."

Mark 6:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:21 say?
Mark 6:21 in the World English Bible reads: “Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief 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 (WEB): “Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief 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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