Mark 6:27 kjva — And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,"

— Mark 6:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 6 — Context

24

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

25

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

26

And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

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And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

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And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.

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And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

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And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

Mark 6:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:27 say?
Mark 6:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,”
Where is Mark 6:27 in the Bible?
Mark 6:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 27.
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 6:27.
What translation should I read Mark 6:27 in?
Mark 6:27 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 6:27?
Mark 6:27 reads (KJVA): “And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,” 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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