Mark 6:24-28

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 6:14-29

Here is, I. The wild notions that the people had concerning our Lord Jesus, Mark 6:15. His own countrymen could believe nothing great concerning him, because they knew his poor kindred; but others that were not under the power of that prejudice against him, were yet willing to believe any thing rather than the truth?that he was the Son of God, and the true Messias: they said, He is Elias, whom they expected; or, He is a prophet, one of the Old-Testament prophets raised to life, and returned to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 6:16-29

6:16-29 But when Herod heard about it, he said, "This is John, whom I beheaded, risen from the dead." For Herod had sent and seized John and had bound him in prison because of the affair of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife--because he had married her. For John had said to Herod, "It is not right for you to have your brother's wife." Herodias set herself against him, and wished to kill him, and she could not succeed in doing so, for Herod was afraid of John, because he well knew that he was... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:24

And she went forth and said unto her mother ,.... The king having made such a promise to her, and annexed his oath to it, she thought proper before she asked any thing of him, to withdraw from the hall and company, and consider with herself, and consult with her mother, who was not at the entertainment; it being not usual in those eastern countries, for women to sit at table, at any grand festival: to whom she reported the offer the king had made, and desired she would be pleased to direct... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:25

And she came in straightway with haste unto the, king ,.... Having had her mother's advice, and being hastened by her, she immediately returned to the hall, where the king and his guests were, with much Concern, eagerness, and diligence: and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger, the head of John the Baptist : her petition proceeding upon a promise with an oath, is presented by way of demand; insisting upon it, that in a very little time, "this hour", as the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:26

And the king was exceeding sorry ,.... See Gill on Matthew 14:9 . yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him ; as Matthew adds, "at meat", Matthew 14:9 ; for it seems as if supper was not over, when all this was transacting. He would not reject her ; deny her her request, or send her away without granting it which could not be without grieving her, and treating her with contempt, and defrauding her of the promise; all which ideas are expressed by some... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:27

And immediately the king sent an executioner ,.... See Gill on Matthew 14:10 . and commanded his head to be brought ; ordered him to cut off his head in prison, and bring it away forthwith in a charger to him: and he went and beheaded him in the prison ; according to his orders. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 6:28

And brought his head in a charger ,.... In a large dish, to Herod, who gave it to the damsel ; the daughter of Herodias, as she had requested: and the damsel gave it to her mother ; who had instigated her to it; See Gill on Matthew 14:11 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:26

For their sakes which sat with him - Probably these persons joined in with the request, and were glad of this opportunity to get this light of Israel extinguished; he being a public reprover of all their vices. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:24

Verse 24 Mark 6:24.And she went out, and said to her mother We need not wonder that Herodias attached so much importance to John’s death. (367) The conjecture thrown out by some—that she was actuated by revenge,—is not at all probable. It was rather the dread of being cast off that inflamed and tormented her; as it usually happens that, when adulterers are visited with feelings of uneasiness, they become ashamed of their own lust. But she hoped that this crime would bind Herod more closely to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 6:26

Verse 26 26.And the king being sorry. His heart, as we have said, was no longer influenced by religious sentiments; but, foreseeing the detestation that will be excited by such a crime, he dreads both the loss of character and positive harm, and consequently repents of his levity. And yet he has not the courage to give a refusal to a dancing girl, lest he should incur the reproach of unsteadiness; as if it were more dishonorable to retract a rash and foolish promise than to persist in a heinous... read more

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