Mark 6:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 6:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 6:27 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 6:27 — KJV
“And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison, an...: or, one of his guard”
— Mark 6:27 (KJV)
Mark 6:27 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 6:27
“And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no present to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison. present: or, tribute”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:27: king, sent, brought
“So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon's princes; captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:27: king, sent, executioner
“And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:27: king, head, brought
“And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:27: king, sent, brought
“And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance. in great...: Heb. very great”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:27: king, head, brought
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