Mark 6:20
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.
Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain
- WHO
- John the Baptist
WHO APPEARS
WHEN
WHO RULED
- Herod Antipas tetrarch of Galilee 4 BC – AD 39 IN THE TEXT
SOURCES
- Herod Antipas — Josephus, Antiquities XVII.8-XVIII.7
SEE ALSO
- Matthew 21:26 But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”
- Matthew 14:5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
- 2 Chronicles 24:15-22 When Jehoiada was old and full of years, he died at the age of 130. …
- John 5:35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
Cross-references: OpenBible.info, CC BY 4.0
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