Mark 6:28 net — He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.

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"He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother."

— Mark 6:28, NET Bible

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Mark 6 — Context

25

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

26

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

27

So the king sent an executioner at once to bring John’s head, and he went and beheaded John in prison.

28

He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.

29

When John’s disciples heard this, they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb.

30

The Feeding of the Five Thousand Then the apostles gathered around Jesus and told him everything they had done and taught.

31

He said to them,“Come with me privately to an isolated place and rest a while”(for many were coming and going, and there was no time to eat).

Mark 6:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:28 say?
Mark 6:28 in the NET Bible reads: “He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.”
Where is Mark 6:28 in the Bible?
Mark 6:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 28.
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 6:28.
What translation should I read Mark 6:28 in?
Mark 6:28 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 6:28?
Mark 6:28 reads (NET): “He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.” 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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