Mark 6:16

Mark 6:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.
• New International Version (NIV)But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!”
• English Standard Version (ESV)But when Herod heard of it, he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been raised."
• New King James Version (NKJV)But when Herod heard, he said, “This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!”

Context of Mark 6:16

14King Herod [Antipas] heard about this, for Jesus’ name and reputation had become well known. People were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him.” 15But others were saying, “He is Elijah!” And others were saying, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets [of old].” But when Herod heard [of it], he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen [from the dead]!” 17For Herod himself had sent [guards] and had John arrested and shackled in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his [half-] brother Philip, because he (Herod) had married her. 18For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful [under Mosaic Law] for you to have your brother’s wife.”

Mark 6:16 word by word

ἀκούσας δὲ ὁ Ἡρῴδης ἔλεγεν ὃν ἐγὼ ἀπεκεφάλισα Ἰωάννην, οὗτος ἠγέρθηRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• when Herodὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• when HerodἩρώδηςHērōdēs · HerodG2264
• heardἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• he saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• ·ὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• Itοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs · JohnG2491
• whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• beheadedἀποκεφαλίζωapokephalizō · to beheadG607
• heαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• is risenἐγείρωegeirō · to ariseG1453
• fromἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• the deadνεκρόςnekros · deadG3498

Cross-references for Mark 6:16

• Genesis 40:10and on the vine were three branches. Then as soon as it budded, its blossoms burst open, and its clusters produced ripe grapes [in rapid succession].
• Psalms 53:5There they were, in great terror and dread, where there had been no terror or dread; For God scattered the bones of him who besieged you; You have put them to shame, because God has rejected them.
• Matthew 14:2and said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead, and that is why the miraculous powers are at work in him.”
• Matthew 27:4saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They replied, “What is that to us? See to that yourself!”
• Luke 9:9Herod said, “I personally had John beheaded. Who is this man about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.
• Revelation 11:10And those [non-believers] who live on the earth will gloat over them and rejoice; and they will send gifts [in celebration] to one another, because these two prophets tormented and troubled those who live on the earth.

Commentaries on Mark 6:16

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14-20Verses 14-20 See this account of the death of John the Baptist fully explained in the notes at Matthew 14:1-12. Mark 6:20 For Herod feared John - That is, he stood in awe of him on account of his sanctity, and his boldness and fearlessness in reproving sin. Knowing that he was a just man and an Holy - A holy, pious, upright, honest man - a man who would not be afraid of him, or afraid to speak his real sentiments. And observed him - Margin, “kept him, or…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-29Verses 14-29 Herod feared John while he lived, and feared him still more when he was dead. Herod did many of those things which John in his preaching taught him; but it is not enough to do many things, we must have respect to all the commandments. Herod respected John, till he touched him in his Herodias. Thus many love good preaching, if it keep far away from their beloved sin. But it is better that sinners persecute ministers now for faithfulness, than…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14-29The story of John the Baptist's death, placed between the disciples' mission and return, emphasizes the authority and power of Jesus (see 6:7, 14). John's end and the warning to the disciples during their mission also point ahead to the death of Jesus (6:11). The one greater even than John (1:8) would soon be handed over to religious and political leaders and put to death (8:31; 9:31; 10:33).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded; he is risen from the dead--"Himself has risen"; as if the innocence and sanctity of his faithful reprover had not suffered that he should lie long dead. Account of the Baptist's Imprisonment and Death (Mr 6:17-29).Read the comment

Topics related to Mark 6:16

• Conscience
• Herod
• Jesus, the Christ
• John
• Punishment
• Superstition

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Commentaries on Mark 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings