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Mark 6:23-26

23 And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”

24 She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?”
“The head of John the Baptist,” she answered.

25 At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

26 The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.

Cross References for Mark 6:23-26

Matthew 4:9 - “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Click to read the verse Matthew 4:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:9

1 Kings 13:8 - But the man of God answered the king, “Even if you were to give me half your possessions, I wou... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:8 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:8

Genesis 25:33 - But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob. Click to read the verse Genesis 25:33 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:33

Leviticus 5:4 - “‘Or if a person thoughtlessly takes an oath to do anything, whether good or evil—in any matter... Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:4 Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:4

2 Kings 6:31 - He said, “May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if the head of Elisha son of Shaphat re... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:31 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:31

Matthew 14:7 - that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Click to read the verse Matthew 14:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:7

Ecclesiastes 5:2 - Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. Go... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:2

Judges 21:1 - Wives for the Benjamites The men of Israel had taken an oath at Mizpah: “Not one of us will giv... Click to read the verse Judges 21:1 Click to read the verse Judges 21:1

1 Samuel 28:10 - Saul swore to her by the Lord, “As surely as the Lord lives, you will not be punished for this.” Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 28:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 28:10

Proverbs 6:2 - if you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth, Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:2

Esther 7:2 - and as they were drinking wine on that second day, the king again asked, “Queen Esther, what is... Click to read the verse Esther 7:2 Click to read the verse Esther 7:2

Esther 5:6 - As they were drinking wine, the king again asked Esther, “Now what is your petition? It will be... Click to read the verse Esther 5:6 Click to read the verse Esther 5:6

Esther 5:3 - Then the king asked, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingd... Click to read the verse Esther 5:3 Click to read the verse Esther 5:3

Matthew 5:34-37 - But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; Click to read the verse Matthew 5:34-37 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:34-37