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But she was not able to,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So Herodias bore a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But without Herod’s approval she was powerless,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death. But she could not,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Herodias held it against him, and wished to kill him, and was not able.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore Herodias held it against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Herodias held a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death, and could not <i>do so;</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death and could not do so;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death and could not <i>do so;</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Herodias was holding a grudge against him and was wanting to put him to death and was not able;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she could not,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Herodias held a grudge against him and wanted to kill him. But she could not,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Herodias held a grudge against him and wanted to kill him. But she could not, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Herodias set herself against him, and desired to kill him; and she could not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she could not do it <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Herodias set herself against him, and desired to kill him; and she could not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she wasn't allowed to do it<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she could not because of Herod. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Herodias bore a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she couldn't do it <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Herodias nursed a grudge against him and wanted to kill him. But she could not<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Herodias set herself against him, and desired to kill him, but she could not,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore Herodias hated him and wished to take his life, but could not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Herodias set herself against him and desired to kill him, but she couldn’t, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Herodias was having a quarrel with him, and was willing to kill him, and was not able,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Herodias held it against him, and wished to kill him, and was not able.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Herodias was having a quarrel with him, and was willing to kill him, and was not able,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Herodias had a grudge against him, and desired to kill him; and could not:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now Herodias laid snares for him: and was desirous to put him to death, and could not. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Herodias was devising treachery against him; and she wanted to kill him, but she was unable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But Herodias was bitter towards him, and wanted to kill him; but she could not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But Herodia was threatening him and she wanted to kill him and was unable.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Herodias was angry with him, and desired to have him killed, and was not able;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Herodias hated him, and wished to kill him; and was not able;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore Herodias bore him a rooted resentment, and would have slain him; yet could not:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore Herodias hated him and wished to take his life, but could not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Herodias was holding <i>it</i> against him, and was wishing to kill him; and she could not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore Herodias persecuted him, and would have taken away his life:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/6-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1728" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">The Beheading of John</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!” <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2266.htm" title="2266: Hērōdias (N-NFS) -- From Herodes; Herodias, a woman of the Heodian family.">Herodias</a> <a href="/greek/1758.htm" title="1758: eneichen (V-IIA-3S) -- From en and echo; to hold in or upon, i.e. Ensnare; by implication, to keep a grudge.">held a grudge</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">against John</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: ēthelen (V-IIA-3S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">wanted</a> <a href="/greek/615.htm" title="615: apokteinai (V-ANA) -- To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.">to kill</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: ēdynato (V-IIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">she had been unable,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">20</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Matthew 14:3-5</a></span><br />Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, / because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” / Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Luke 3:19-20</a></span><br />But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, / Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Luke 9:7-9</a></span><br />When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, / others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. / “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2-6</a></span><br />Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples / to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Matthew 11:11</a></span><br />Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Luke 7:24-28</a></span><br />After John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? / Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces. / What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-14.htm">Luke 16:14-15</a></span><br />The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus. / So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Acts 12:1-3</a></span><br />About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church. / He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. / And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Acts 24:24-27</a></span><br />After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. / As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.” / At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">1 Kings 18:17-18</a></span><br />When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?” / “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-20.htm">1 Kings 21:20-23</a></span><br />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. / This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. / I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-20.htm">2 Chronicles 24:20-22</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’” / But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD. / Thus King Joash failed to remember the kindness that Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had extended to him. Instead, Joash killed Jehoiada’s son. As he lay dying, Zechariah said, “May the LORD see this and call you to account.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">Jeremiah 26:20-23</a></span><br />Now there was another man prophesying in the name of the LORD, Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath-jearim. He prophesied against this city and against this land the same things that Jeremiah did. / King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. / Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/36-23.htm">Jeremiah 36:23-26</a></span><br />And as soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut them off with a scribe’s knife and throw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll had been consumed by the fire. / Yet in hearing all these words, the king and his servants did not become frightened or tear their garments. / Even though Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:</p><p class="hdg">Herodias.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-17.htm">Genesis 39:17-20</a></b></br> And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/21-20.htm">1 Kings 21:20</a></b></br> And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found <i>thee</i>: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">a quarrel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a></b></br> Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26,27</a></b></br> Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Able</a> <a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Couldn't</a> <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">Death</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-12.htm">Grudge</a> <a href="/matthew/24-9.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Herodias</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Hero'di-As</a> <a href="/mark/5-33.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/mark/6-18.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/mark/3-6.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">Life</a> <a href="/mark/5-15.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-12.htm">Nursed</a> <a href="/matthew/12-19.htm">Quarrel</a> <a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/mark/1-41.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/7-15.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Couldn't</a> <a href="/mark/7-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/mark/8-7.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/james/5-9.htm">Grudge</a> <a href="/mark/13-13.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Herodias</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Hero'di-As</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/mark/9-22.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/mark/8-31.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/mark/8-35.htm">Life</a> <a href="/mark/8-33.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Nursed</a> <a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Quarrel</a> <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/mark/14-38.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Herodias held a grudge against John</b><br>Herodias was the wife of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. Herodias had previously been married to Herod's brother, Philip, which made her marriage to Herod both unlawful and scandalous according to Jewish law (<a href="/leviticus/18-16.htm">Leviticus 18:16, 20</a>:21). John the Baptist openly condemned this union, which led to Herodias harboring deep resentment against him. This grudge reflects the broader theme of prophetic voices being opposed by those in power, as seen throughout the Old Testament with figures like Elijah and Jeremiah.<p><b>and wanted to kill him.</b><br>Herodias's desire to kill John the Baptist highlights the extreme measures she was willing to take to silence his prophetic voice. This mirrors the hostility faced by prophets who spoke against the moral and spiritual failings of their time. Herodias's actions can be seen as a fulfillment of the pattern of persecution against God's messengers, as Jesus later warned His disciples they would face similar opposition (<a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a>).<p><b>But she had been unable,</b><br>Herodias's inability to kill John immediately was due to Herod's fear and respect for John, whom he recognized as a righteous and holy man (<a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Mark 6:20</a>). This tension between Herodias's desire and Herod's reluctance underscores the conflict between political power and moral conviction. It also foreshadows the eventual martyrdom of John, paralleling the fate of Jesus, who was also executed despite the reluctance of the ruling authority, Pontius Pilate.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/herodias.htm">Herodias</a></b><br>The wife of Herod Antipas, who was previously married to his brother Philip. Herodias is a central figure in this passage, known for her animosity towards John the Baptist due to his condemnation of her marriage to Herod.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a></b><br>A prophet and forerunner of Jesus Christ, known for his bold preaching and call to repentance. John publicly criticized Herod and Herodias's marriage, which was unlawful according to Jewish law.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/herod_antipas.htm">Herod Antipas</a></b><br>The ruler of Galilee and Perea, known for his political ambitions and moral weaknesses. He is the one who imprisoned John the Baptist, influenced by Herodias's grudge.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/grudge.htm">Grudge</a></b><br>The deep-seated resentment Herodias held against John the Baptist, which led her to seek his death.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/imprisonment_of_john.htm">Imprisonment of John</a></b><br>The event where John the Baptist was imprisoned by Herod Antipas, setting the stage for the eventual request for his execution.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unforgiveness.htm">The Danger of Unforgiveness</a></b><br>Herodias's grudge against John the Baptist illustrates the destructive power of unforgiveness. Holding onto resentment can lead to irrational and harmful actions. Christians are called to forgive as Christ forgave us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_speaking_truth.htm">The Cost of Speaking Truth</a></b><br>John the Baptist's boldness in speaking against sin, even at great personal cost, serves as a model for Christians to stand firm in truth, regardless of the consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_sinful_relationships.htm">The Influence of Sinful Relationships</a></b><br>Herodias's influence over Herod highlights how sinful relationships can lead individuals away from righteousness. Believers should be cautious about the influences they allow in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>Despite Herodias's intentions, she was initially unable to kill John, reminding us that God's sovereignty prevails over human schemes. Trust in God's timing and purposes is essential.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_essence_of_biblical_hebrew.htm">What led to John the Baptist's beheading?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_mark_6_14-29_align_with_history.htm">In Mark 6:14–29, how does the account of John the Baptist’s beheading align with or contradict known historical records? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_john_the_baptist_beheaded.htm">What led to John the Baptist's beheading?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">Herodias had a quarrel.</span>--Better, as in the margin, <span class= "ital">had a grudge, or spite, against him.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/6-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Herodias</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἡρῳδιὰς</span> <span class="translit">(Hērōdias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2266.htm">Strong's 2266: </a> </span><span class="str2">From Herodes; Herodias, a woman of the Heodian family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">held a grudge</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνεῖχεν</span> <span class="translit">(eneichen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1758.htm">Strong's 1758: </a> </span><span class="str2">From en and echo; to hold in or upon, i.e. Ensnare; by implication, to keep a grudge.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against [John]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">wanted</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤθελεν</span> <span class="translit">(ēthelen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> </span><span class="str2">To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to kill</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποκτεῖναι</span> <span class="translit">(apokteinai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_615.htm">Strong's 615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">she had been unable,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠδύνατο</span> <span class="translit">(ēdynato)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/6-19.htm">Mark 6:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/6-19.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:19 Herodias set herself against him and desired (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>