Mark 6:29

29 When John's disciples heard of it, they came and took away his body and laid it in a tomb.

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 He at once sent a soldier of his guard with orders to bring John's head. So he went and beheaded him in the prison,

28 and brought his head on a dish and gave it to the young girl, who gave it to her mother.

29 When John's disciples heard of it, they came and took away his body and laid it in a tomb.

30 When the Apostles had re-assembled round Jesus, they reported to Him all they had done and all they had taught.

31 Then He said to them, "Come away, all of you, to a quiet place, and rest awhile." For there were many coming and going, so that they had no time even for meals.