Mark 6:27

The Text-Critical English New Testament

So the king immediately sent an executioner and commanded that John's head be brought back.

Cross References

Mark 6:26

Although the king was very sad, because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to reject her.

Mark 6:28

The executioner then went and beheaded John in the prison, brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. And the girl gave it to her mother.