Mark 6:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.”
Read Mark 6:20 in the flow of Mark6 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Mark6 to see the surrounding context.
“because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.”
King James Version · Public Domain“for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for Herod was fearing John, knowing him a man righteous and holy, and was keeping watch over him, and having heard him, was doing many things, and hearing him gladly.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Mark 6:20 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 11:3And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.
- 1 Kings 21:20When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD.
- 2 Kings 3:12Jehoshaphat affirmed, “The word of the LORD is with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.
- 2 Kings 6:21And when the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, “My father, shall I kill them? Shall I kill them?”
- 2 Kings 13:14When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!”
- 2 Chronicles 24:2And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
- 2 Chronicles 24:15When Jehoiada was old and full of years, he died at the age of 130.
- 2 Chronicles 26:5He sought God throughout the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. And as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.
- Psalms 106:12Then they believed His promises and sang His praise.
- Ezekiel 2:5And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
- Ezekiel 33:32Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice.
- Daniel 4:18This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can interpret it for me. But you are able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”
- Daniel 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
- Daniel 5:17In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him.
- Matthew 14:5Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
- Matthew 21:26But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”
- Mark 4:16Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.
- Mark 11:18When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.
- John 5:35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).