Mark 6:25 NIV

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 6:25

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:14-29

Sin-hating righteousness. The growing fame of Jesus reached all parts of the land and all classes of society. Not only the poor and diseased, the neglected and the despised, heard of the compassionate heart and the mighty deeds of the Son of man; the learned were jealous of his influence with the people, and powerful rulers wondered what was the secret of his power. Many were the explanations given of the new Teacher's authority. Whilst some traced a resemblance between him and the olden... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:14-29

Herod: the disordered conscience. The fame of the disciples reaches the ears of Herod, and has the effect of recalling to him a shameful deed of blood with which his memory is charged, and leads him, in contradiction to his Sadducean professions, to declare, John, whom I beheaded; he is risen. Thus two diverse characters are brought near together. There are others in view, but they are not prominent. There is the royal dancer, with her skilfulness and obedience, sacrificing her high... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:14-29

Parallel passages: Matthew 14:1 , Matthew 14:2 ; 6-12; Luke 9:7-9 . ― The murder of the Baptist. I. CONJECTURES ABOUT CHRIST . The name of Jesus had now attained great celebrity; it was fast becoming a household word; the cures he had effected, the demons he had ejected from human bodies, the dead he had raised—his wonderful works were on every tongue. Some detracted, others wondered, but most applauded. The missionary tour of the apostles, brief as it was, had given fresh... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:17-29

A soul's tragedy. I. FALSE STEPS . ( Mark 6:17 .) 1 . Unlawful relations . 2 . Resisting the messenger of God . II. CONFLICTING INFLUENCES . The fearless court-preacher and the woman he denounced. The messenger of Truth and the associate in pleasure and vice. Representative of the way in which evil and good incarnate themselves, and work upon the heart of every man. The temptation to which Herod was subject was great; but he was not left without moral witness... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:17-29

The hero's death. I. THE HERO OF CONSCIENCE CONTRASTED WITH THE VOLUPTUARY . The former chooses to be true and loyal to the right rather than to live; the latter postpones everything to "life," in the lowest and most sensual acceptation of the word. Yet the wicked man involuntarily respects the good man. II. THE SLAVE OF SPURIOUS HONOUR CONTRASTED WITH THE SERVANT OF THE TRUTH . Herod excuses his violent deed; nay, he pretends that it is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:21-28

The murderers of John the Baptist. The name of Herod Antipas is associated with that of our Lord on three occasions. The first is mentioned in this chapter. On the second he sends a threatening message through the Pharisees ( Luke 13:31 ); and on the third, with his men of war, he mocked the world's Redeemer ( Luke 23:8-12 ). These together afford an example of the progressive nature of sin. Herod passed from superstitious fear to anger, and from anger to mockery and scorn. He "walked... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:25

I will that thou forthwith give me in a charger ( ἐπὶ πίνακι ) the head of John the Baptist . John the Baptist seems to have had a presentiment of his speedy end when he said, "He must increase, but must decrease." read more

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:14-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:14-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:14-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:17-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:17-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:21-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 6:25

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