Marcos 6

22 And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came in") the daughter of Herodias herself*In place of "the daughter of Herodias herself" some manuscripts have "his daughter Herodias" came in and danced and pleased*Some manuscripts have "danced, she pleased" Herod and his dinner guests,*Literally "those reclining at table with him" the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you want, and I will give it**Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you." 23 And he swore to her,*Some manuscripts add "at length" "Anything whatever you ask me for I will give you, up to half my kingdom!" 24 And she went out and**Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb said to her mother, "What should I ask for?" And she said, "The head of John the baptizer." 25 And she came in immediately with haste to the king and**Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came in") has been translated as a finite verb asked, saying, "I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately." 26 And although he**Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as concessive was deeply grieved, the king, because of his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun oaths and dinner guests,*Literally "those who were reclining at table" did not want to refuse her. 27 And immediately the king sent an executioner and**Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb ordered him**Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to bring his head. And he went and**Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb beheaded him in the prison. 28 And he brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.