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Mark 6:16 Cross-References
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“But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.”
Mark 6:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 6:16
But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. Herod's tormented conscience fixates on one interpretation despite various theories circulating. 'When Herod heard thereof' (ἀκούσας ὁ Ἡρῴδης, akousas ho Hērōdēs) indicates continuing reports of Jesus' ministry reached him. Unlike others' speculation, Herod pronounced with certainty: 'It is John, whom I beheaded' (Ὃν ἐγὼ ἀπεκεφάλισα Ἰωάννην, Hon egō apekephalisa Iōannēn). The personal pronoun 'I beheaded' (ἐγὼ ἀπεκεφάλισα) emphasizes his direct responsibility—he couldn't escape guilt by blaming other...
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Cross-References for Mark 6:16
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“its blossoms shot forth”
“where no fear was”
“This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him.”
“John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things? He sought to see him.”
“I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. But they said”
“and they will be glad. They will give gifts to one another”