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Mark 6:20, 26

Mark 6:20 NCV

because Herod was afraid of John and protected him. He knew John was a good and holy man. Also, though John’s preaching always bothered him, he enjoyed listening to John.

Mark 6:26 NCV

Although the king was very sad, he had made a promise, and his dinner guests had heard it. So he did not want to refuse what she asked.