Mark 6:20

Mark · New Testament · Chapter 6

“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.”Mark 6:20

What Does Mark 6:20 Mean?

Mark 6:20 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Mark 6:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”Matthew 21:26“But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.”Ezekiel 33:32“And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.”Matthew 1:19“Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.”Matthew 13:20“But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;”Mark 4:16“And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;”Matthew 14:5“And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.”2 Kings 13:14“Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.”2 Chronicles 24:15“But Jehoiada waxed old, and was full of days when he died; an hundred and thirty years old was he when he died.”Mark 11:18“And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.”Mark 11:32“But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.”Luke 8:40“And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.”John 5:35“He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.”Exodus 11:3“And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants, and in the sight of the people.”1 Samuel 18:12“And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.”1 Kings 21:20“And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.”2 Kings 3:12“And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the LORD is with him. So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.”2 Kings 6:21“And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them?”2 Chronicles 24:2“And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.”2 Chronicles 26:5“And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.”

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