18 For John had been saying to Herod, “(A)It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” 19 (B)Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death and could not do so; 20 for (C)Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; [a]but he [b]used to enjoy listening to him.

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  1. Mark 6:20 Lit and
  2. Mark 6:20 Lit was hearing him gladly