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Mark 6:18

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KJV ORIGINAL

For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

John had been calling out Herod, telling him straight up: 'You can't marry your brother's wife — that's not how this works.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

John wasn't afraid to tell powerful people when they were crossing the line.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Mark was authored by Mark for a primarily Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, around 65-70 CE. It was written to

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