Mark 6:23 net — He swore to her,“Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”

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"He swore to her,“Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”"

— Mark 6:23, NET Bible

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Mark 6 — Context

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because Herod stood in awe of John and protected him, since he knew that John was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him, he was thoroughly baffled, and yet he liked to listen to John.

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But a suitable day came, when Herod gave a banquet on his birthday for his court officials, military commanders, and leaders of Galilee.

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When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king said to the girl,“Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you.”

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He swore to her,“Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”

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So she went out and said to her mother,“What should I ask for?” Her mother said,“The head of John the baptizer.”

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Immediately she hurried back to the king and made her request:“I want the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.”

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Although it grieved the king deeply, he did not want to reject her request because of his oath and his guests.

Mark 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:23 say?
Mark 6:23 in the NET Bible reads: “He swore to her,“Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half 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 (NET): “He swore to her,“Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half 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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