Mark 6:23 asv — And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.

American Standard Version

"And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. "

— Mark 6:23, American Standard Version

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Mark 6 — Context

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for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.

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And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee;

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and when the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and them that sat at meat with him; and the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

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And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.

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And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptizer.

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And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

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And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.

Mark 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:23 say?
Mark 6:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. ”
Where is Mark 6:23 in the Bible?
Mark 6:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 23.
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 6:23.
What translation should I read Mark 6:23 in?
Mark 6:23 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 6:23?
Mark 6:23 reads (ASV): “And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. ” 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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