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17 because Herod himself had sent men who arrested[a] John, bound him with chains, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom Herod[b] had married.

18 John had been telling Herod, “It’s not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” 19 So Herodias bore a grudge against John[c] and wanted to kill him. But she couldn’t do it

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  1. Mark 6:17 Lit. sent and arrested
  2. Mark 6:17 Lit. he
  3. Mark 6:19 Lit. him