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Mark 6:21 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Mark 6:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 6 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;”
Mark 6:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 6:21
And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee. Herodias's opportunity for revenge arrives through royal celebration. 'A convenient day' (ἡμέρας εὐκαίρου γενομένης, hēmeras eukairou genomenēs) ironically describes what was convenient for Herodias's murderous plot—the Greek εὔκαιρος (eukairos) means opportune or suitable. She waited strategically for the right moment when Herod would be vulnerable. 'Herod on his birthday' (τοῖς γενεσίοις αὐτοῦ, tois genesiois autou) refers to birthday banquet, Roman custom f...
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Cross-References for Mark 6:21
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“even Esther's feast; and he proclaimed a holiday in the provinces”
“which was Pharaoh's birthday”
“and gnashes at him with his teeth.”
“he made a feast for all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media”
“and drank wine before the thousand.”
“and they will be glad. They will give gifts to one another”
“and having walked in lewdness”
“that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal Hazor”
“Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say”
“Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea”