Mark 6:20 “because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a rig…”

Mark 6:20

because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

For Herod feared Iohn, knowing that hee was a iust man, and an holy, and reuerenced him, and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

for Herod was fearing John, knowing him a man righteous and holy, and was keeping watch over him, and having heard him, was doing many things, and hearing him gladly.

Bible in Basic English

For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.

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Cross references

“feared”

Matthew 21:26 Matthew 14:5 2 Chronicles 24:15–22 Mark 11:18 Exodus 11:3 1 Kings 21:20

Matthew 21:26 · BSB

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

Matthew 14:5 · BSB

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

2 Chronicles 24:15–22 · BSB

When Jehoiada was old and full of years, he died at the age of 130.

Mark 11:18 · BSB

When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.

Exodus 11:3 · BSB

And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.

1 Kings 21:20 · BSB

When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD.

“and heard”

John 5:35 Mark 4:16 Ezekiel 33:32 Psalm 106:12 Psalm 106:13

John 5:35 · BSB

John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.

Mark 4:16 · BSB

Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.

Ezekiel 33:32 · BSB

Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice.

Psalm 106:12 · BSB

Then they believed His promises and sang His praise.

Psalm 106:13 · BSB

Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,

21On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.

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