Mark 6:29

29 When John's disciples heard about this, they came and got the body and gave it a decent burial.

Mark 6:29 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 6:29

And when his disciples heard of it
That is, when the disciples of John heard of this barbarous execution of their master,

they came;
to the prison in the castle of Machaerus,

and took up his corpse;
the trunk of his body; for his head was carried away, to glut the revenge of Herodias;

and laid it in a tomb; (See Gill on Matthew 14:12).

Mark 6:29 In-Context

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.

31 Jesus said, "Come off by yourselves; let's take a break and get a little rest." For there was constant coming and going. They didn't even have time to eat.