Mark 6:20-22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 because Herod was in awe(A) of[a] John and was protecting him, knowing he was a righteous(B) and holy(C) man. When Herod heard him he would be very disturbed,[b](D) yet would hear him gladly.(E)
21 Now an opportune time came on his birthday, when Herod gave a banquet(F) for his nobles,(G) military commanders,(H) and the leading men of Galilee.(I) 22 When Herodias’s own daughter[c] came in and danced,(J) she pleased Herod and his guests. The king said to the girl, “Ask me whatever you want, and I’ll give it to you.”
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Mark 6:20-22
New International Version
20 because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man.(A) When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled[a]; yet he liked to listen to him.
21 Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet(B) for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.(C) 22 When the daughter of[b] Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests.
The king said to the girl, “Ask me for anything you want, and I’ll give it to you.”
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