Mark 6:28

28 brought it back on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother.

Mark 6:28 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 6:28

And brought his head in a charger
In a large dish, to Herod, who

gave it to the damsel;
the daughter of Herodias, as she had requested:

and the damsel gave it to her mother;
who had instigated her to it; (See Gill on Matthew 14:11).

Mark 6:28 In-Context

26 That sobered the king up fast. But unwilling to lose face with his guests, he caved in and let her have her wish.
27 The king sent the executioner off to the prison with orders to bring back John's head. He went, cut off John's head,
28 brought it back on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother.
29 When John's disciples heard about this, they came and got the body and gave it a decent burial.
30 The apostles then rendezvoused with Jesus and reported on all that they had done and taught.
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