Mar 6:20, 26 | ESV | STEP | for Herod feared John , knowing that he was a righteous and holy man , and he kept him safe . When he heard him , he was greatly perplexed , and yet he heard him gladly .

Mark 6:20

20 for Herod ^afeared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he ^bheard him gladly.

Mark 6:26

26 And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.