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And she said, "The head of John the one baptizing." <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> So she went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist!” <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And she went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.” <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> And she went out and said to her mother, &#8220What shall I ask for?&#8221 And she said, &#8220The head of John the Baptist.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And she went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.” <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And she went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.” <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” And Herodias replied, “The head of John the Baptist!” <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> She went out and said to her mother, “What should I ask for? ” “John the Baptist’s head,” she said. <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then she went out and said to her mother, &#8220What should I ask for?"&#8221 John the Baptist&#8217s head!&#8221 she said. <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptizer. <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The girl left and asked her mother, "What do you think I should ask for?" Her mother answered, "The head of John the Baptist!" <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So she went out and asked her mother, "What should I ask for?" Her mother said, "Ask for the head of John the Baptizer." <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> So the girl went out and asked her mother, "What shall I ask for?" "The head of John the Baptist," she answered. <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> So she went out and asked her mother, "What should I ask for?" Her mother replied, "The head of John the Baptist." <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then she went out and asked her mother, ?What should I request?? And her mother answered, ?The head of John the Baptist.? <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> So she went out and said to her mother, "What should I ask for?" Her mother said, "The head of John the baptizer." <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So she went out, and said to her mother, "What should I ask?" And she said, "The head of John the baptizer." <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And she went forth, and said to her mother, What shall I ask? and she said, The head of John the Baptist. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> She at once went out and said to her mother: "What shall I ask for?" "The head of John the Baptizer," she replied. <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” She said, “The head of John the Baptizer.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And she, having gone forth, said to her mother, “What will I ask for myself?” And she said, “The head of John the Immerser”; <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she having gone out, said to her mother, "What shall I ask?" And she said, "The head of John the one baptizing." <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And she, having gone forth, said to her mother, 'What shall I ask for myself?' and she said, 'The head of John the Baptist;' <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And she having come out, said to her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Immerser.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who when she was gone out, said to her mother, What shall I ask? But she said: The head of John the Baptist. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when she had gone out, she said to her mother, “What shall I request?” But her mother said, “The head of John the Baptist.” <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” She replied, “The head of John the Baptist.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> She went out and said to her mother, “What should I ask for?” She replied, “The head of John the baptizer.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> She went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask him? She said to her, The head of John the Baptist. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But she went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” She said to her, “The head of Yohannan The Baptizer.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But she went out, and said to her mother: What shall I ask? She replied: The head of John the Immerser. <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having gone out, she said to her mother, What shall I ask And she said, The head of John the Baptist. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then she went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask? and she said, The head of John the Baptist. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> She at once went out and said to her mother: "What shall I ask for?" "The head of John the Baptizer," she replied. <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having gone out, she said to her mother, "What shall I ask?" And she said, "The head of John the Immerser." <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And she withdrew and consulted her mother, what to ask: and she said, The head of John the baptist. <a href="/parallel/mark/6-24.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=1778" 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> …23And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!” 24<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthousa (V-APA-NFS) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">she went out</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and asked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: mētri (N-DFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“What</a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitēsōmai (V-ASM-1S) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">should I request?”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</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/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">her mother answered,</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/907.htm" title="907: Baptizontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">Baptist.”</a> 25At 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.”…<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/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35</a> Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.” <a href="/2_samuel/14-12.htm">2 Samuel 14:12</a> Then the woman said, “Please, may your servant speak a word to my lord the king?” “Speak,” he replied. <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">1 Kings 3:5</a> One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” <a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">1 Kings 13:7</a> Then the king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.” <a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13</a> and Elisha said to Gehazi, “Now tell her, ‘Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’” “I have a home among my own people,” she replied. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. <a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a> And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. <a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a> If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23-24</a> In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. / Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And she went forth, and said to her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.said.<a href="/genesis/27-8.htm">Genesis 27:8-11</a> Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee… <a href="/2_chronicles/22-3.htm">2 Chronicles 22:3,4</a> He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his counseller to do wickedly… <a href="/ezekiel/19-2.htm">Ezekiel 19:2,3</a> And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among lions, she nourished her whelps among young lions… The head.<a href="/job/31-31.htm">Job 31:31</a> If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.<a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Psalm 27:2</a> When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.<a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12,14</a> The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Head</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/5-40.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Once</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Request</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-25.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/mark/6-25.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/6-25.htm">Head</a> <a href="/mark/6-25.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/6-28.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/mark/6-25.htm">Once</a> <a href="/mark/6-25.htm">Request</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Then she went out and asked her mother This phrase highlights the influence of family dynamics and authority in decision-making. In the cultural context of the time, daughters often sought guidance from their mothers, reflecting the patriarchal structure of society. Herodias, the mother, held significant sway over her daughter, illustrating the power dynamics within Herod's court. This interaction also underscores the theme of manipulation and the use of familial relationships to achieve personal vendettas.“What should I request?” The question posed by the daughter indicates her uncertainty and reliance on her mother's counsel. It reflects the gravity of the situation, as she had been promised anything up to half the kingdom by Herod. This moment of indecision is pivotal, as it sets the stage for the tragic request that follows. The question also reveals the daughter's lack of personal ambition or desire, instead deferring to her mother's will.And her mother answered Herodias's response is immediate and decisive, showcasing her determination and premeditated plan to eliminate John the Baptist. Herodias harbored a grudge against John for his condemnation of her marriage to Herod, which was unlawful according to Jewish law (<a href="/leviticus/18-16.htm">Leviticus 18:16, 20</a>:21). Herodias's influence over her daughter is evident, as she seizes the opportunity to fulfill her long-standing desire for revenge.“The head of John the Baptist.” This gruesome request highlights the extent of Herodias's animosity towards John. John the Baptist was a significant prophetic figure, heralding the coming of Jesus Christ and calling for repentance. His beheading is a foreshadowing of the persecution that Jesus and His followers would face. The demand for John's head also reflects the brutal and violent nature of Herod's court, where political and personal vendettas often resulted in bloodshed. This event fulfills the prophecy of suffering for those who stand for righteousness and truth, as John did.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/herodias'_daughter.htm">Herodias' Daughter</a> The young girl who danced before Herod and his guests, leading to Herod's promise to grant her any request. 2. <a href="/topical/h/herodias.htm">Herodias</a> The mother of the girl, who harbored a grudge against John the Baptist for his condemnation of her marriage to Herod. 3. <a href="/topical/h/herod_antipas.htm">Herod Antipas</a> The ruler who, captivated by the dance, promised to grant the girl any wish, up to half his kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The prophet imprisoned by Herod for speaking against Herodias' marriage, ultimately beheaded due to Herodias' manipulation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a> The setting where Herod's rash promise was made, leading to the tragic request.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rash_promises.htm">The Consequences of Rash Promises</a> Herod's impulsive promise serves as a warning about the dangers of making hasty commitments without considering the moral implications. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_ungodly_counsel.htm">The Influence of Ungodly Counsel</a> Herodias' manipulation of her daughter highlights the impact of ungodly advice and the importance of seeking counsel that aligns with biblical principles. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_righteousness.htm">The Cost of Righteousness</a> John the Baptist's unwavering commitment to truth, even at the cost of his life, challenges believers to stand firm in their convictions. <a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_holding_grudges.htm">The Dangers of Holding Grudges</a> Herodias' grudge against John the Baptist illustrates how harboring resentment can lead to destructive actions and decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a> The account underscores the significant influence individuals can have over others, for good or ill, and the responsibility that comes with it.<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/why_do_gospel_resurrection_details_differ.htm">Why do the Gospel resurrection accounts contradict each other in details such as who arrived at the tomb?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_salome_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Salome in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_john_the_baptist_beheaded.htm">What led to John the Baptist's beheading?</a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) She went forth, and said unto her mother.--This feature in the narrative is peculiar to St. Mark.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? (τί αἰτήσομαι)- according to the best authorities (τί αἰτήσωμαι), What should I ask? <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. she went out ἐξελθοῦσα (exelthousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. [and] said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother, μητρὶ (mētri) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. “What Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. should I ask for?” αἰτήσωμαι (aitēsōmai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Herodias] answered, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “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.” Βαπτίζοντος (Baptizontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-24.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:24 She went out and said to her (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:25" /></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>