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 Living Translation (NLT)When Herod heard about Jesus, he said, “John, the man I beheaded, has come back from the dead.”

Context of Mark 6:16

14Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.” 15Others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, “It is the Prophet, or like one of the prophets.” But when Herod heard, he said, “This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!” 17For Herod himself had sent and laid hold of John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife; for he had married her. 18Because John had said to 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 40:10and in the vine were three branches; it was as though it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and its clusters brought forth ripe grapes.
• Psalms 53:5There they are in great fear Where no fear was, For God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you; You have put them to shame, Because God has despised them.
• Matthew 14:2and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”
• Matthew 27:4saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!”
• Luke 9:9Herod said, “John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?” So he sought to see Him.
• Revelation 11:10And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell 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