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Mark 6:23

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 6:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
Mark 6:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.
21And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee;
22and when the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, 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.
23And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
24And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptizer.
25And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me on a platter the head of John the Baptist.
26And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he sware unto her, etc..] He added an oath to what he had before said, the more to confirm it, and to encourage her in her request, and which he repeated in stronger language: whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom; (see Gill on “<401407>Matthew 14:7”).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“To the half of my kingdom - A proverbial expression. Mark 6:26”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Sa1 28:10; Kg2 6:31; Mat 5:34-37, Mat 14:7 Whatsoever: Est 5:3, Est 5:6, Est 7:2; Pro 6:2; Mat 4:9 Mark 6:24”
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