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href="/bsb/mark/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/6.htm">New International Version</a> At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: &#8220I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> So the girl hurried back to the king and told him, “I want the head of John the Baptist, right now, on a tray!” <a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And she came in immediately with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” <a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.” <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having entered immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying, "I desire that you give to me the head of John the Baptist upon a platter at once." <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Immediately she came in with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Immediately she came in a hurry to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Immediately she came in a hurry to the king and asked, saying, &#8220I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And immediately she came in haste before the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me right away the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And immediately she came in a hurry to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And she rushed back to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter!” <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At once she hurried to the king and said, “I want you to give me John the Baptist’s head on a platter immediately.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Immediately she hurried to the king and said, &#8220I want you to give me John the Baptist&#8217s head on a platter—right now!&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me on a platter the head of John the Baptist. <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The girl hurried back and told Herod, "Here and now on a serving plate I want the head of John the Baptist!" <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me in a charger the head of John the Baptist. <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the girl hurried back to the king with her request. She said, "I want you to give me the head of John the Baptizer on a platter at once." <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> The girl hurried back at once to the king and demanded, "I want you to give me here and now the head of John the Baptist on a plate!" <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Immediately the girl hurried back to the king with her request, "I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter." <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: ?I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.? <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Immediately she hurried back to the king and made her request: "I want the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately." <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And she came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, "I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter." <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And she came in forthwith with haste to the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou shouldst give me, immediately, in a dish, the head of John the Baptist. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The girl immediately came in, in haste, to the King and made her request. "My desire is," she said, "that you will give me, here and now, on a dish, the head of John the Baptist." <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> She came in immediately with haste to the king and requested, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptizer on a platter.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having come in immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying, “I will that you may immediately give me the head of John the Immerser on a plate.” <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having entered immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying, "I desire that you give to me the head of John the Baptist upon a platter at once." <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having come in immediately with haste unto the king, she asked, saying, 'I will that thou mayest give me presently, upon a plate, the head of John the Baptist.' <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having come quickly with haste to the king, she asked, saying, I wish that thou wouldest give me by itself, upon a board, the head of John the Immerser.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when she was come in immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying: I will that forthwith thou give me in a dish, the head of John the Baptist. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And immediately, when she had entered with haste to the king, she petitioned him, saying: “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> The girl hurried back to the king’s presence and made her request, “I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And immediately she entered cautiously to the king, and said to him, I do wish in this very hour that you may give me on a tray the head of John the Baptist. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> At once she entered with diligence to the King, and she said to him, “I want you to give me on a dish, this hour, the head of Yohannan The Baptizer.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And she came in immediately, with haste, to the king, and made her request, saying: I desire that you give me, at once, in a dish, the head of John the Immerser. <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And she having come in to the king, immediately with haste asked him, saying; I wish, that you may give to me immediately, the head of John the Baptist in a charger. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And she came in immediately with eagerness to the king, and asked, saying, I desire that thou wilt give me on the spot, in a charger, the head of John the Baptist. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> upon which she instantly fled to the king, and said, I desire to have John the Baptist's head brought hither immediately in a charger. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The girl immediately came in, in haste, to the King and made her request. "My desire is," she said, "that you will give me, here and now, on a dish, the head of John the Baptist." <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, coming in straight-way, in haste, to the king, she asked, saying, "I wish that you would, forthwith, give me on a dish, the head of John the Immerser." <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And immediately she came in again with eagerness to the king, and said, I desire that thou wouldst give me directly the head of John the baptist in a dish. <a href="/parallel/mark/6-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1787" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">The Beheading of John</a> …24Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.” 25<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: euthys (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">At once</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthousa (V-APA-NFS) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">the girl hurried back</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/4710.htm" title="4710: spoudēs (N-GFS) -- (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; speed, i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness."></a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basilea (N-AMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">king</a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: ētēsato (V-AIM-3S) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">with her request:</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legousa (V-PPA-NFS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: Thelō (V-PIA-1S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">“I want</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōs (V-ASA-2S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">you to give</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2776.htm" title="2776: kephalēn (N-AFS) -- From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.">head</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">of John</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/910.htm" title="910: Baptistou (N-GMS) -- From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.">Baptist</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/4094.htm" title="4094: pinaki (N-DMS) -- A plate, platter, disc, dish. Apparently a form of plax; a plate.">a platter</a> <a href="/greek/1824.htm" title="1824: exautēs (Adv) -- Immediately, instantly, at once. From ek and the genitive case singular feminine of autos; from that hour, i.e. Instantly.">immediately.”</a> 26The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/14-8.htm">Matthew 14:8</a> Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” <a href="/esther/5-3.htm">Esther 5:3</a> “What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.” <a href="/esther/5-6.htm">Esther 5:6</a> And as they drank their wine, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.” <a href="/esther/7-2.htm">Esther 7:2</a> and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.” <a href="/1_kings/2-20.htm">1 Kings 2:20</a> “I have just one small request of you,” she said. “Do not deny me.” “Make your request, my mother,” the king replied, “for I will not deny you.” <a href="/matthew/14-6.htm">Matthew 14:6-11</a> On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod / so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. / Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">1 Samuel 28:8-14</a> So Saul disguised himself by putting on different clothes, and he set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, “Consult a spirit for me. Bring up for me the one I name.” / But the woman replied, “Surely you know what Saul has done, how he has killed the mediums and spiritists in the land. Why have you set a trap to get me killed?” / Then Saul swore to her by the LORD: “As surely as the LORD lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">2 Samuel 13:28-29</a> Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!” / So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. <a href="/1_kings/19-2.htm">1 Kings 19:2</a> So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” <a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5-6</a> “Go now,” said the king of Aram, “and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman departed, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing. / And the letter that he took to the king of Israel stated: “With this letter I am sending my servant Naaman, so that you may cure him of his leprosy.” <a href="/daniel/5-2.htm">Daniel 5:2-3</a> Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Judges 11:30-31</a> Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” <a href="/judges/11-39.htm">Judges 11:39</a> After two months, she returned to her father, and he did to her as he had vowed. And she had never had relations with a man. So it has become a custom in Israel <a href="/1_samuel/25-21.htm">1 Samuel 25:21-22</a> Now David had just said, “In vain I have protected all that belonged to this man in the wilderness. Nothing that belongs to him has gone missing, yet he has paid me back evil for good. / May God punish David, and ever so severely, if I let one male belonging to Nabal survive until morning.” <a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">2 Samuel 3:30</a> (Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.)</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And she came in straightway with haste to the king, and asked, saying, I will that you give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.with haste.<a href="/proverbs/1-16.htm">Proverbs 1:16</a> For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.<a href="/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15</a> Their feet are swift to shed blood:a charger.<a href="/numbers/7-13.htm">Numbers 7:13,19</a> And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-24.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/mark/6-24.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/matthew/14-11.htm">Charger</a> <a href="/mark/6-23.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Directly</a> <a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">Dish</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Forthwith</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Girl</a> <a href="/nahum/2-5.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/mark/6-24.htm">Head</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/nahum/2-5.htm">Hurry</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/6-24.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/6-23.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/mark/6-24.htm">Once</a> <a href="/matthew/23-26.htm">Platter</a> <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/mark/5-6.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/mark/6-24.htm">Request</a> <a href="/mark/6-18.htm">Right</a> <a href="/matthew/18-33.htm">Shouldst</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/mark/6-28.htm">Charger</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Directly</a> <a href="/mark/6-28.htm">Dish</a> <a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Forthwith</a> <a href="/mark/6-28.htm">Girl</a> <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Head</a> <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">Hurry</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/7-11.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Once</a> <a href="/mark/6-28.htm">Platter</a> <a href="/mark/10-2.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/mark/7-26.htm">Request</a> <a href="/mark/7-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/4-12.htm">Shouldst</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div>1. <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> 7. <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a> 30. <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a> 34. <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a> 45. <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The girl, Herodias's daughter, is often identified as Salome, though her name is not mentioned in the biblical text. Herod Antipas, the king, was a tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, ruling under Roman authority. The haste in her actions suggests the influence and manipulation of her mother, Herodias, who harbored a grudge against John the Baptist for his condemnation of her marriage to Herod (<a href="/mark/6-18.htm">Mark 6:18</a>). This reflects the cultural dynamics of the time, where women, though often in the background, could wield significant influence through familial connections.“I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.” This gruesome request underscores the depth of Herodias's animosity towards John the Baptist. John was a prophetic figure, calling for repentance and preparing the way for Jesus (<a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Mark 1:2-4</a>). His boldness in speaking against Herod's unlawful marriage (<a href="/leviticus/18-16.htm">Leviticus 18:16</a>) led to his imprisonment. The request for John's head on a platter is symbolic of the ultimate rejection of his prophetic message. It also foreshadows the rejection and eventual crucifixion of Jesus Christ, who, like John, was a voice calling for repentance and the coming of God's kingdom. The immediacy of the request reflects the urgency and finality of Herodias's desire to silence John permanently.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/herod_antipas.htm">Herod Antipas</a> The ruler of Galilee and Perea, known for his moral weaknesses and political maneuvering. He is the one to whom the request is made. 2. <a href="/topical/h/herodias.htm">Herodias</a> The wife of Herod Antipas, previously married to his brother Philip. She harbored a grudge against John the Baptist for condemning her marriage to Herod. 3. <a href="/topical/s/salome.htm">Salome</a> The daughter of Herodias, who danced for Herod and his guests, leading to the promise that resulted in John the Baptist's execution. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A prophet and forerunner of Jesus, known for his call to repentance and his boldness in speaking against sin, including Herod's unlawful marriage. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a> A lavish event hosted by Herod, where influential guests were present, setting the stage for the request and subsequent execution of John the Baptist.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_righteousness.htm">The Cost of Righteousness</a> John the Baptist's unwavering commitment to truth and righteousness ultimately cost him his life. As believers, we must be prepared to stand for God's truth, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. <a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_unchecked_sin.htm">The Dangers of Unchecked Sin</a> Herodias' grudge and Herod's moral weakness illustrate how unchecked sin can lead to destructive decisions. We must guard our hearts and seek repentance to avoid similar pitfalls. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_peer_pressure.htm">The Influence of Peer Pressure</a> Herod's decision was influenced by the presence of his guests. This reminds us to be cautious of how peer pressure can lead us away from God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_manipulation.htm">The Power of Manipulation</a> Salome's request, influenced by her mother, shows how manipulation can lead to grave consequences. We must be discerning and seek God's wisdom in our decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_courage.htm">The Importance of Godly Courage</a> John the Baptist exemplifies godly courage. We are called to be bold in our faith, trusting God with the outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'by_and_by'_mean_biblically.htm">What does "by and by" mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/crucifixion_time__mark_15_25_vs._john_19_14.htm">What time was Jesus crucified? (Mark 15:25 vs. John 19:14)</a> <a href="/q/why_do_john_19_14_and_mark_15_25_differ.htm">Why does John 19:14 seem to conflict with Mark 15:25 regarding the timing of Jesus' crucifixion?</a> <a href="/q/where_was_jesus_at_the_sixth_hour.htm">Where was Jesus at the sixth hour on the day of the crucifixion? On the cross (Mark 15:23) In Pilates court (John 19:14)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) By and by.--We hardly recognise in this word, so much has its meaning altered, St. Mark's familiar "forthwith" or "immediately." At the period when our version was made it was, however (as we find in Shakespeare), in common use as an equivalent. (Comp. <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm" title="Yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution rises because of the word, by and by he is offended.">Matthew 13:21</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - I will that thou forthwith give me in a charger (ἐπὶ πίνακι) the head of John the Baptist. John the Baptist seems to have had a presentiment of his speedy end when he said, "He must increase, but must decrease." <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>At once εὐθὺς (euthys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. [the girl] hurried back εἰσελθοῦσα (eiselthousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. king βασιλέα (basilea) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. with her request: ᾐτήσατο (ētēsato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. “I want Θέλω (Thelō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. you to give δῷς (dōs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. head κεφαλὴν (kephalēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2776.htm">Strong's 2776: </a> From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively. of John Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Baptist Βαπτιστοῦ (Baptistou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_910.htm">Strong's 910: </a> From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a platter πίνακι (pinaki) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4094.htm">Strong's 4094: </a> A plate, platter, disc, dish. Apparently a form of plax; a plate. immediately.” ἐξαυτῆς (exautēs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1824.htm">Strong's 1824: </a> Immediately, instantly, at once. 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