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Berean Standard Bible

“because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.”

Mark 6:20

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Mark tells the story of John the Baptist's death as a flashback. Herod Antipas had imprisoned John because John publicly criticized his marriage to Herodias.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

World English Bible (WEB)

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.

King James Version (KJV)

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for 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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for Herod was fearing John, knowing him a man righteous and holy, and was keeping watch over him, and having heard him, was doing many things, and hearing him gladly.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque Herodes temía á Juan, sabiendo que era varón justo y santo, y le tenía respeto: y oyéndole, hacía muchas cosas; y le oía de buena gana.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y ya que Herodes respetaba a Juan porque lo consideraba un hombre justo y santo, lo había arrestado para ponerlo a salvo. Aunque cada vez que hablaba con Juan salía turbado, le gustaba escucharlo.

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