Mark 6:19-20

¹⁹So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,

²⁰because 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.

— Mark 6:19-20

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God Can Use Evil People to Protect the Godly

Devo: Spiritual Warfare

"So Herodias bore a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But without Herod’s approval she was powerless, for Herod respected John; and knowing...."

Courage to Tell the Truth

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"For Herod had sent soldiers to arrest and imprison John as a favor to Herodias. She had been his brother Philip's wife, but Herod had married her...."

Cross References for Mark 6:19-20

• Matthew 21:26
• 1 Kings 21:20
• Ephesians 4:26-27
• Ecclesiastes 7:9
• Matthew 14:5
• John 5:35
• Genesis 39:17-20
• 2 Chronicles 24:15-22
• Exodus 11:3
• Ezekiel 33:32

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