Limed by Lust
Mark 6:20
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things…


He was like a bird taken with lime twigs: he wanted to fly; but, sad to say, he was willingly held, limed by his lust.

(C. H. Spurgeon.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

WEB: for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.




John and Herod
Top of Page
Top of Page