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Mark 6:23-28

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.

27 So he immediately sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. The man went, beheaded John in the prison,

28 and brought back his head on a platter. He presented it to the girl, and she gave it to her mother.

Cross References for Mark 6:23-28

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