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

14Now King Herod heard this, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead, and because of this, miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15Others said, “He is Elijah.” Others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets from the past.” But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised!” 17For Herod himself had sent men, arrested John, and bound him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because Herod had married her. 18For John had repeatedly told Herod, “It is not lawful 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 40:10On the vine there were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.
• Psalms 53:5They are absolutely terrified, even by things that do not normally cause fear. For God annihilates those who attack you. You are able to humiliate them because God has rejected them.
• Matthew 14:2and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead! And because of this, miraculous powers are at work in him.”
• Matthew 27:4saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood!” But they said, “What is that to us? You take care of it yourself!”
• Luke 9:9Herod said, “I had John beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” So Herod wanted to learn about Jesus.
• Revelation 11:10And those who live on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate, even sending gifts to each other, because these two prophets had tormented 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