Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:
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Verse 19 is found in chapter 6 of Mark. The death of John the Baptist appears as a dark counterpart to the growth of Jesus’ mission. The account shows how power, social pressure, and a reckless promise can combine to produce an unjust and tragic decision.
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Compare Mark 6:19 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Herodias aber stellte ihm nach und wollte ihn töten, und konnte nicht.
Mas Herodías le acechaba, y deseaba matarle, y no podía:
Hérodias était irritée contre Jean, et voulait le faire mourir. Mais elle ne le pouvait;
Ed Erodiada gliene avea mal talento; e volentieri l’avrebbe fatto morire, ma non poteva.
E Herodias o espiava, e queria matá-lo, mas não podia.
於是 希羅底 懷恨他,想要殺他,只是不能。
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