Mark 6:16

Translations

Modern

But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!”

Traditional

But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.

Literal

And having heard, Herod was saying, “John, whom I beheaded—this one was raised!”

Latin

Quo audito Herodes ait: Quem ego decollavi Joannem, hic a mortuis resurrexit.

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Greek

English

But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!”

Notes

Mark 6:14–29

The story of John the Baptist's death, placed between the disciples' mission and return, emphasizes the authority and power of Jesus (see 6:7, 14). John's end and the warning to the disciples during their mission also point ahead to the death of Jesus (6:11). The one greater even than John (1:8) would soon be handed over to religious and political leaders and put to death (8:31; 9:31; 10:33).

Theme notes and profiles

Herod Antipas John the Baptist

Events

John the Baptist Imprisonedc. AD 27

Related verses

Matthew 27:4
“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”
Luke 9:9
“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.
Revelation 11:10–13
And those who dwell on the earth will gloat over them and celebrate and send one another gifts, because these two prophets had tormented them.
Psalm 53:5
There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them.
Matthew 14:2
…and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
Genesis 40:10–11
…and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.

Parallels

Matthew 14:1–12 Luke 9:7–9

People

Herod: Tetrarch of Galilee during Jesus' ministry John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Herod, Herodian Family Mark, Gospel of Miracle Teacher

Topics

Conscience: Guilty Herod: Tetrarch of Galilee (Herod Antipas): Beheads John the Baptist Jesus, the Christ: Herod (Antipas) Falsely Supposes Him to be John, Whom he had Beheaded John: Herod Antipas Falsely Supposes Jesus to Be John: Reproves Herod Antipas on Account of his Incest; Herod Imprisons Him, and Beheads Him Punishment: Death Penalty: Beheading Punishments: Capital Kinds of Beheading Superstition: Herod Antipas, Imagining That Jesus Was Actually John the Baptist Risen from the Dead

Mark 6:16

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