Mark 6:19
"For John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”"
Key Reflection
This statement by John the Baptist highlights the moral corruption and legal transgressions present in Herod's court. By pointing out that it was illegal for Herod to marry his brother's wife, John not only challenged Herod's personal morality but also exposed the societal norms and family relationships that had become distorted under Herod's rule.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes