Mark 6:27

And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 6:27

BSB

So without delay, the king commanded that John's head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.

AKJV

And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

CPDV

So, having sent an executioner, he instructed that his head be brought on a platter.

ERV

And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

NHEB

So immediately the king sent out a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring John's head, and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

SMT

And quickly the king, having sent a scout, commanded his head to be brought:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 6:27

AndG2532Conjunction immediatelyG2112AdverbthekingG935Noun Masculine sentG649VerbanexecutionerG4688Noun MasculineandcommandedG2004Verb hisG846 headG2776Noun FemininetobebroughtG5342Verb andG1161ConjunctionhewentG565VerbandbeheadedG607Verb himG846 inG1722PrepositiontheprisonG5438Noun Feminine

Commentary for Mark 6:27

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

Overview of Mark 6:27

Summary

King orders John Baptist's beheading

Place

Prison

Event

John Baptist is executed

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD