Mark 6:17 For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip's wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.

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New International Version
For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married.

New Living Translation
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.

English Standard Version
For it was Herod who had sent and seized John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because he had married her.

Berean Standard Bible
For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.

Berean Literal Bible
For Herod himself, having sent, seized John, and bound him in prison, on account of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her.

King James Bible
For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.

New King James Version
For Herod himself had sent and laid hold of John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife; for he had married her.

New American Standard Bible
For Herod himself had sent men and had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, because he had married her.

NASB 1995
For Herod himself had sent and had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, because he had married her.

NASB 1977
For Herod himself had sent and had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, because he had married her.

Legacy Standard Bible
For Herod himself had sent and had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, because he had married her.

Amplified Bible
For Herod himself had sent [guards] and had John arrested and shackled in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his [half-] brother Philip, because he (Herod) had married her.

Christian Standard Bible
For Herod himself had given orders to arrest John and to chain him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because he had married her.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For Herod himself had given orders to arrest John and to chain him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married.

American Standard Version
For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; for he had married her.

English Revised Version
For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Herod had sent men who had arrested John, tied him up, and put him in prison. Herod did that for Herodias, whom he had married. (She used to be his brother Philip's wife.)

Good News Translation
Herod himself had ordered John's arrest, and he had him tied up and put in prison. Herod did this because of Herodias, whom he had married, even though she was the wife of his brother Philip.

International Standard Version
because Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him with chains, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom Herod had married.

Majority Standard Bible
For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip?s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.

NET Bible
For Herod himself had sent men, arrested John, and bound him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because Herod had married her.

New Heart English Bible
For Herod himself had sent out and arrested John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, for he had married her.

Webster's Bible Translation
For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.

Weymouth New Testament
For Herod himself had sent and had had John arrested and had kept him in prison in chains, for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; because he had married her.

World English Bible
For Herod himself had sent out and arrested John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, for he had married her.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
For Herod himself, having sent forth, laid hold on John, and bound him in the prison, because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, because he married her,

Berean Literal Bible
For Herod himself, having sent, seized John, and bound him in prison, on account of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her.

Young's Literal Translation
For Herod himself, having sent forth, did lay hold on John, and bound him in the prison, because of Herodias the wife of Philip his brother, because he married her,

Smith's Literal Translation
For this Herod, having sent, took John, and bound him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife: for he married her.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
For Herod himself had sent and apprehended John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For Herod himself had sent to capture John, and had chained him in prison, because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip; for he had married her.

New American Bible
Herod was the one who had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married.

New Revised Standard Version
For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because Herod had married her.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
For this same Herod had sent out and arrested John, and cast him in prison, because of Herodias, wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For Herodus had sent and seized Yohannan and bound him in the prison for the sake of Herodia whom he had taken, the wife of Phillipus his brother.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
For Herod himself had sent and taken John, and bound him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip; for he had married her.

Godbey New Testament
For Herod himself having sent, arrested John, and bound him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip: because he married her.

Haweis New Testament
For Herod himself had sent and seized upon John, and bound him in prison, for Herodias? sake, his brother Philip?s wife; because he had married her.

Mace New Testament
for Herod had given orders to seize John, and had confin'd him in prison, to gratify Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married;

Weymouth New Testament
For Herod himself had sent and had had John arrested and had kept him in prison in chains, for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; because he had married her.

Worrell New Testament
For Herod himself, sending forth, laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison, for the sake of Herodias the wife of Philip, his brother, because he married her.

Worsley New Testament
For Herod had sent and seized John, and bound him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because he had married her:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Beheading of John
…16But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!” 17For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married. 18For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”…

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Cross References

Matthew 14:3-4
Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, / because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

Luke 3:19-20
But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, / Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.

Leviticus 18:16
You must not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would shame your brother.

Leviticus 20:21
If a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity. He has uncovered the nakedness of his brother; they shall be childless.

Matthew 4:12
When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee.

Luke 9:7-9
When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, / others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. / “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.

Matthew 11:2-3
Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples / to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”

John 3:24
(For John had not yet been thrown into prison.)

2 Samuel 12:7-9
Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. / I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. / Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites.

1 Kings 16:31
And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal.

1 Kings 18:18
“I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.

1 Kings 21:25
(Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel.

2 Kings 3:13
Elisha, however, said to the king of Israel, “What have we to do with each other? Go to the prophets of your father and of your mother!” “No,” replied the king of Israel, “for it is the LORD who has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab.”

Jeremiah 20:2
he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.

Jeremiah 26:21-23
King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. / Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. / They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him put to the sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people.

Treasury of Scripture

For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold on John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.

Matthew 4:12
Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;

Matthew 11:2
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

Matthew 14:3
For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.

Philip's.

Luke 3:1
Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,

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Mark 6

1. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.
7. He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.
14. Various opinions of Jesus.
16. John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.
30. The apostles return from preaching.
34. The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.
45. Jesus walks on the sea;
53. and heals all who touch him.

Berean Study Bible

For Herod himself
The mention of "Herod" here refers to Herod Antipas, a tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, and a son of Herod the Great. The use of "himself" emphasizes his personal involvement and decision-making in the events that follow. Herod Antipas is a complex figure in the New Testament, often depicted as a ruler torn between political expediency and personal conviction. Historically, Herod Antipas was known for his political acumen and his attempts to maintain power amidst the volatile dynamics of Roman rule and Jewish expectations.

had ordered
The phrase "had ordered" indicates a deliberate and authoritative command. In the Greek, the word used here implies a formal decree, reflecting Herod's position of power and his ability to enforce his will. This action sets the stage for the unfolding drama, highlighting the tension between earthly authority and divine purpose.

that John be arrested
"John" refers to John the Baptist, a pivotal prophetic figure who prepared the way for Jesus Christ. His arrest marks a significant moment in the Gospel narrative, symbolizing the conflict between the prophetic voice and political authority. The Greek term for "arrested" suggests a forceful seizure, indicating the threat John posed to Herod's rule due to his outspoken condemnation of Herod's marriage.

and bound
The word "bound" conveys the physical restraint placed upon John, symbolizing the attempt to silence his prophetic voice. In a broader spiritual context, this act of binding represents the world's resistance to the truth and the cost of discipleship. The binding of John foreshadows the suffering and persecution that followers of Christ may endure for the sake of righteousness.

and imprisoned
"Imprisoned" denotes confinement and isolation, a common fate for those who challenged the status quo in ancient times. This imprisonment serves as a metaphor for the spiritual bondage that sin and corruption impose on humanity. Yet, even in confinement, John's witness remains powerful, reminding believers that God's truth cannot be contained by human chains.

on account of Herodias
"Herodias" is a central figure in this narrative, representing the moral and ethical corruption that John the Baptist opposed. Herodias was originally married to Herod's brother Philip, and her subsequent marriage to Herod Antipas was both politically and morally controversial. Herodias' influence over Herod highlights the destructive power of sin and the consequences of compromising God's commandments for personal gain.

his brother Philip’s wife
The phrase "his brother Philip’s wife" underscores the unlawful nature of Herod's marriage to Herodias, as it violated Jewish law. This relationship exemplifies the moral decay and disregard for divine law that John the Baptist courageously confronted. The mention of Philip serves to emphasize the familial betrayal and the tangled web of political alliances that characterized Herod's reign.

whom he had married
The act of marrying Herodias, despite her being his brother's wife, illustrates Herod's defiance of God's law and his prioritization of personal desire over righteousness. This marriage becomes a catalyst for the events that lead to John's imprisonment and eventual martyrdom. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the moral compromises that often accompany the pursuit of power.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(17) For Herod himself had sent forth.--See Notes on Matthew 14:3-12.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 17. - In prison. Josephus ('Antiq.,' 18:5, 2) informs us that this prison was the fort of Machaerus, on the confines of Galilee and Arabia, and that there John was beheaded. Herod's father had built a magnificent palace within that fort; and so he may have been keeping the anniversary of his birthday there,

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

Herod
Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2264: Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.

himself
Αὐτὸς (Autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

had ordered
ἀποστείλας (aposteilas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

that
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

John
Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.

be arrested
ἐκράτησεν (ekratēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2902: From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

bound
ἔδησεν (edēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1210: To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.

[and] imprisoned,
φυλακῇ (phylakē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5438: From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively.

on account of
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

brother
ἀδελφοῦ (adelphou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

Philip’s
Φιλίππου (Philippou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5376: From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.

wife
γυναῖκα (gynaika)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

Herodias,
Ἡρῳδιάδα (Hērōdiada)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2266: From Herodes; Herodias, a woman of the Heodian family.

[whom]
αὐτὴν (autēn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

[Herod] had married.
ἐγάμησεν (egamēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1060: To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.

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