New International Version and brought back his head on a platter. He presented it to the girl, and she gave it to her mother. New Living Translation brought his head on a tray, and gave it to the girl, who took it to her mother. English Standard Version and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. Berean Standard Bible The man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. Berean Literal Bible and brought his head upon a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. King James Bible And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother. New King James Version brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. New American Standard Bible and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. NASB 1995 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. NASB 1977 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. Legacy Standard Bible and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. Amplified Bible and brought back his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. Berean Annotated Bible The man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. Christian Standard Bible brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. Holman Christian Standard Bible brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. American Standard Version and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the damsel; and the damsel gave it to her mother. Contemporary English Version The guard put the head on a serving plate and took it to the girl. Then she gave it to her mother. English Revised Version and brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel; and the damsel gave it to her mother. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he brought the head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. Good News Translation then he brought it on a plate and gave it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. International Standard Version Then he brought John's head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. NET Bible He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. New Heart English Bible and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the young woman; and the young woman gave it to her mother. Webster's Bible Translation And brought his head in a dish, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother. Weymouth New Testament and brought his head on a dish and gave it to the young girl, who gave it to her mother. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. World English Bible and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the young lady; and the young lady gave it to her mother. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he having gone, beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head on a plate, and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother; Berean Literal Bible and brought his head upon a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. Young's Literal Translation and he having gone, beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head upon a plate, and did give it to the damsel, and the damsel did give it to her mother; Smith's Literal Translation And he having departed, beheaded him in prison, and brought his head upon a board, and gave it to the little girl: and the little girl gave it to her mother. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head in a dish: and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother. Catholic Public Domain Version And he beheaded him in prison, and he brought his head on a platter. And he gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it her mother. New American Bible He brought in the head on a platter and gave it to the girl. The girl in turn gave it to her mother. New Revised Standard Version brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd brought it on a tray and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he brought it on a plate and he gave it to the girl and the girl gave it to her mother. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he went and beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head in a dish, and gave it to the maiden; and the maiden gave it to her mother. Godbey New Testament And having departed, he beheaded him in prison: and brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother. Haweis New Testament and brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother. Mace New Testament accordingly he went, and beheaded him in the prison, and bringing the head in a charger, he presented it to the young lady, who gave it to her mother: Weymouth New Testament and brought his head on a dish and gave it to the young girl, who gave it to her mother. Worrell New Testament and brought his head on a dish, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother. Worsley New Testament and he went and beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head in a dish, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel carried it to her mother. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Beheading of John…27So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison. 28 The man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. 29When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb.… Cross References The man brought John’s head on a platter Matthew 14:11 John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother. Matthew 14:10 and sent to have John beheaded in the prison. Luke 9:9 “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus. and presented it to the girl, 2 Samuel 4:7-8 They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah. / They brought the head of Ish-bosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, “Here is the head of Ish-bosheth son of Saul, your enemy who sought your life. Today the LORD has granted vengeance to my lord the king against Saul and his offspring.” 2 Kings 10:6-7 Then Jehu wrote them a second letter and said: “If you are on my side, and if you will obey me, then bring the heads of your master’s sons to me at Jezreel by this time tomorrow.” Now the sons of the king, seventy in all, were being brought up by the leading men of the city. / And when the letter arrived, they took the sons of the king and slaughtered all seventy of them. They put their heads in baskets and sent them to Jehu at Jezreel. who gave it to her mother. Matthew 14:8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. Proverbs 6:20 My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Matthew 11:11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Luke 7:28 I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” John 3:30 He must increase; I must decrease. Acts 12:1-2 About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church. / He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. Revelation 20:4 Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 2 Kings 9:30-37 Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. / And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” / He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. … 1 Kings 19:1-2 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. / So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” Jeremiah 26:23 They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him put to the sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people. Treasury of Scripture And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother. Jump to Previous Beheaded Charger Damsel Dish Girl Head Lady Mother Plate Platter Presented Prison YoungJump to Next Beheaded Charger Damsel Dish Girl Head Lady Mother Plate Platter Presented Prison YoungMark 6 1. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.7. He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits. 14. Various opinions of Jesus. 16. John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried. 30. The apostles return from preaching. 34. The miracle of five loaves and two fishes. 45. Jesus walks on the sea; 53. and heals all who touch him. The man brought John’s head on a platter Herod carried out the order during his birthday banquet, turning a royal celebration into an act of public brutality. John’s execution revealed Herod’s weakness before the pressures of his court and Herodias’s determination to silence the prophet who condemned her unlawful marriage. Mat 14:11 John’s head was brought in on a platter… and presented it to the girl, Herodias’s daughter received the gruesome proof that Herod had fulfilled his oath. Though she had made the request, it had been directed by her mother, exposing the corruption and cruelty within Herod’s household. 2Sa 4:7-8 They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying… who gave it to her mother. Herodias received what she had sought: the death of the man who had confronted her sin. John’s murder shows the cost of faithful prophetic witness and anticipates the hostility that would also be directed against Jesus. Mat 14:8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter… Persons / Places / Events 1. Herod AntipasThe ruler of Galilee and Perea, known for his moral weaknesses and political maneuvering. He is the one who ordered John the Baptist's execution. 2. Herodias The wife of Herod Antipas, formerly married to his brother Philip. She harbored a grudge against John the Baptist for condemning her marriage to Herod. 3. Salome The daughter of Herodias, who danced for Herod and his guests, leading to the beheading of John the Baptist. 4. John the Baptist A prophet and forerunner of Jesus Christ, known for his call to repentance and his boldness in speaking against sin. 5. The Platter Symbolic of the gruesome and unjust execution of John the Baptist, representing the culmination of Herodias' vengeful plot. Teaching Points The Cost of RighteousnessJohn the Baptist's unwavering commitment to truth and righteousness ultimately cost him his life. As Christians, we are called to stand firm in our convictions, even when facing opposition or persecution. The Dangers of Unchecked Sin Herodias' grudge against John the Baptist illustrates how unchecked sin, such as bitterness and vengeance, can lead to destructive actions. We must guard our hearts against harboring sin. The Influence of Others Herod's decision was heavily influenced by the people around him, particularly Herodias and her daughter. This serves as a reminder to be cautious about the influences we allow in our lives and to seek counsel that aligns with God's Word. The Power of Manipulation Salome's dance and Herodias' manipulation of Herod highlight the power of manipulation and deceit. Christians should strive for integrity and transparency in their relationships and dealings. The Sovereignty of God Despite the tragic circumstances, God's sovereign plan was at work. John the Baptist's death, though unjust, was part of the larger account of redemption through Christ. Trusting in God's sovereignty can bring peace amidst life's injustices. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 6:28?2. How does Mark 6:28 illustrate the consequences of unchecked sin in leadership? 3. What can we learn about the dangers of pride from Mark 6:28? 4. How does Mark 6:28 connect with Proverbs 16:18 on pride and downfall? 5. How should Christians respond to unjust actions, as seen in Mark 6:28? 6. What steps can we take to avoid compromising our values like Herod in Mark 6? 7. Why did Herodias want John the Baptist's head in Mark 6:28? 8. How does Mark 6:28 reflect on the nature of power and authority? 9. What does Mark 6:28 reveal about the moral state of Herod's court? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 6? Mark 6:28 reveals the tragic result of unchecked sin: a prophet silenced, a family corrupted, a ruler further enslaved to guilt. John’s steadfast faith and Herod’s swift cruelty stand in sharp relief, urging us to uphold truth regardless of cost and to resist the cascading consequences of sin. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [The man] broughtἤνεγκεν (ēnenken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb. [John’s] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. head κεφαλὴν (kephalēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2776: From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a platter πίνακι (pinaki) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 4094: A plate, platter, disc, dish. Apparently a form of plax; a plate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. presented ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. it αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. girl, κορασίῳ (korasiō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 2877: A little girl, a young girl; a girl, maiden. Neuter of a presumed derivative of kore; a girl. [who] κοράσιον (korasion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2877: A little girl, a young girl; a girl, maiden. Neuter of a presumed derivative of kore; a girl. gave ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. it αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother. μητρὶ (mētri) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3384: A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. Additonal Resources Mark 6:28 Blue Letter BibleMark 6:28 Bible Gateway Mark 6:28 Bible.com Mark 6:28 NIV |
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