Mark 6:25

The Message

Excited, she ran back to the king and said, “I want the head of John the Baptizer served up on a platter. And I want it now!”

Cross References

Matthew 3:1

While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.”

Mark 6:24

She went back to her mother and said, “What should I ask for?” “Ask for the head of John the Baptizer.”

Mark 6:26

That sobered the king up fast. But unwilling to lose face with his guests, he caved in and let her have her wish. The king sent the executioner off to the prison with orders to bring back John’s head. He went, cut off John’s head, brought it back on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and got the body and gave it a decent burial.