Mark 6:18

For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 6:18

BSB

For John had been telling Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife!"

AKJV

For John had said to Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.

CPDV

For John was saying to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

ERV

For John said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

NHEB

For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

SMT

For John said to Herod, That it is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 6:18

ForG1063Conjunction JohnG2491Noun MasculinehadsaidG3004VerbuntoHerodG3754ConjunctionItisG1832Verb notG3756 lawfulG1832VerbfortheeG4671tohaveG2192Verb thyG4675 brother'sG80Noun Masculine wifeG1135Noun Feminine

Commentary for Mark 6:18

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 6:18

Summary

John publicly condemns Herod's unlawful marital arrangement

Place

Prison

Event

John condemns marriage

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD