Mark 6:18
“For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.”
What does Mark 6:18 mean?
Mark 6:18 (KJV) says, "For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife." This verse is part of the larger passage in which John the Baptist admonishes King Herod for his incestuous relationship with Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip…
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In Mark 6:18, we read, "For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife." This passage encapsulates the courage and conviction of John the Baptist, who boldly confronted the moral corruption of his time. As we reflect on this verse, we are…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today, recognizing the depth of Your wisdom and the unfathomable nature of Your righteousness. We reflect on the words of Your servant John the Baptist, who stood unwaveringly for the truth, declaring boldly to King Herod, "It is not lawful…
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