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Mark 6:29

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 6:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when his disciples heard [thereof], they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when his disciples heard [thereof], they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.
Mark 6:29 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
27And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
28and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the damsel; and the damsel gave it to her mother.
29And when his disciples heard [thereof], they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.
30And the apostles gather themselves together unto Jesus; and they told him all things, whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught.
31And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
32And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart.
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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 when his disciples heard of it, etc..] That is, when the disciples of John heard of this barbarous execution of their master, they came; to the prison in the castle of Machaerus, and took up his corpse; the trunk of his body; for his head was carried away, to glut the revenge of Herodias; and laid it in a tomb; (see Gill on “<401412>Matthew 14:12”).”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:29 This verse is similar to the description of Jesus’ death and burial (see 15:43-46). Disciples of John existed after his death until at least the AD 200s (see Acts 18:24–19:7).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they came: Kg1 13:29, Kg1 13:30; Ch2 24:16; Mat 14:12, Mat 27:57-60; Act 8:2 Mark 6:30”
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