Mark 6:19
“Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:”
Mark 6:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Now Herodias laid snares for him: and was desirous to put him to death, and could not.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Herodias set herself against him, and desired to kill him; and she could not;
- DARBYDarby
- But Herodias kept it in her mind against him, and wished to kill him, and could not:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Herodias set herself against him, and desired to kill him, but she couldn't,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Herodias was having a quarrel with him, and was willing to kill him, and was not able,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Herodias held a grudge against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not.
Context: Mark 6
17For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.
18For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
19Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:
20For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
21And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;
About Mark 6: Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles
Jesus is rejected by His own people, sends out the twelve apostles, and performs more miracles.
Commentary
Mark 6 is a chapter that focuses on the ministry of Jesus and the response of the people to His teachings. In this chapter, Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth and is rejected by the people there. He then sends out the twelve disciples to preach the gospel and perform miracles. They are successful in their mission, but when they return, Jesus is concerned about the people's lack of faith. He then goes to the nearby towns of Bethsaida and Chorazin, where He performs more miracles and teaches the people.