Mark 6:20

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

BSB

because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

WEB

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.

YLT

for Herod was fearing John, knowing him a man righteous and holy, and was keeping watch over him, and having heard him, was doing many things, and hearing him gladly.

F.O.G Original

(20) Because Herod was afraid of Yochanan, knowing that he was a justified holy man and kept him safe. Whenever hearing him, he was greatly perplexed and yet would gladly hear him.

F.O.G

(20) Because Herod was afraid of Yochanan, knowing that he was a justified holy man and kept him safe. Whenever hearing him, he was greatly perplexed and yet would gladly hear him.

F.O.G MSG

²⁰because Herod feared John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, so he protected him. When Herod listened to John, he was deeply troubled, yet he found himself drawn to hear him speak.