Mark 6:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 6:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 6:20 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 6:20 — KJV
“For 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. observed him: or, kept him, or, saved him”
— Mark 6:20 (KJV)
Mark 6:20 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 6:20
“And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:20: herod, heard, many
“And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David. mercies: Gr. holy, or just things: which word the Septuagint in many places, uses for that which is in the Hebrew, mercies”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:20: just, holy, many
“I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all. miserable: or, troublesome”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:20: heard, many, things
“When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:20: holy, things, kept
“And ye have not kept the charge of mine holy things: but ye have set keepers of my charge in my sanctuary for yourselves. my charge: or, my ward, or, ordinance”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:20: holy, things, kept
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