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20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he [a]was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly. 21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, and the [b]high captains, and the chief men of Galilee; 22 and when [c]the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, [d]she pleased Herod and them that sat at meat with him; and the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

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  1. Mark 6:20 Many ancient authorities read did many things.
  2. Mark 6:21 Or, military tribunes. Greek chiliarchs.
  3. Mark 6:22 Some ancient authorities read his daughter Herodias.
  4. Mark 6:22 Or, it