Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with him, he commanded it to be given.
New American Standard Bible
Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of
King James Version
And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.
Holman Bible
Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.
International Standard Version
Under pressure because of his promises and his assembled guests, the king ordered that it be done.
A Conservative Version
And he became sad, but because of the oaths, and of those dining together, the king commanded it to be given.
American Standard Version
And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given;
Amplified
The king was distressed, but because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests, he ordered it to be given her.
An Understandable Version
Now King Herod became very distressed [over such a gruesome request]; but because he had [promised with] oaths and [to look good in front of] his party guests, he ordered John's head to be given [to her].
Anderson New Testament
And the king was grieved: but on account of his oath, and those who reclined at table with him, he commanded it to be given.
Bible in Basic English
And the king was sad; but because of his oaths and because of his guests, he gave the order for it to be given to her;
Common New Testament
And the king was sorry; but, because of his oaths and his guests, he commanded it to be given to her;
Daniel Mace New Testament
and the king relented: nevertheless out of regard to the oath, and to those who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be brought to her.
Godbey New Testament
And the king was grieved; nevertheless on account of his oaths, and those who were sitting with him, he commanded it to be given.
Goodspeed New Testament
And the king was sorry, but because he had sworn to do it, and because of the guests who were present, he ordered it to be given to her.
John Wesley New Testament
And the king was sorry; yet for the oath's sake, and them who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given her.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king was grieved: but for his oath, and those reclining together at the table, he ordered to be given.
King James 2000
And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them who sat with him to eat, he commanded it to be given her.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And [although] the king was distressed, because of his oaths and his {dinner guests} he commanded [the request] to be granted.
Modern King James verseion
And the king was sorry. But for the oath's sake, and those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the King sorrowed: nevertheless for his oath's sake, and for their sakes, which sat also at the table, he commanded it to be given her.
Moffatt New Testament
The king was sorry, but for the sake of his oath and his guests he ordered it to be given her;
Montgomery New Testament
The king was displeased because of this, but because of his oaths and his guests he ordered it to be given her.
NET Bible
Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given.
New Heart English Bible
And the king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,
Noyes New Testament
And the king was sorry; but on account of his oaths, and of those at table with him, he ordered it to be given,
Sawyer New Testament
And the king was sorry; but on account of the oath, and those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given.
The Emphasized Bible
And the king, though grieved, yet, because of the oaths and the guests, ordered it to be given;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And the king was grieved: but for his oath's sake, and on account of those who were with him, he commanded it to be given her.
Twentieth Century New Testament
The king was distressed at this; yet, on account of his oath and of the guests at his table, he ordered it to be given her.
Webster
And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the sake of the oath, and of them who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given her.
Weymouth New Testament
The king was deeply vexed, yet because of his repeated oath and of the guests at his table he ordered it to be given her,
Williams New Testament
And the king was sorry, but on account of his oath and his guests, he ordered it to be given her.
World English Bible
The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,
Worrell New Testament
And the king, though grieved, yet, because of the oaths and of those sitting at the table with them, ordered it to be given;
Worsley New Testament
at which the king was distressed, but because of his oath, and of those who sat at table with him, he ordered it to be given her;
Youngs Literal Translation
and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given;
Themes
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Beheads john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Herod (antipas) falsely supposes him to be john, whom he had beheaded
John » Reproves herod antipas on account of his incest; herod imprisons him, and beheads him
Malice » Instances of » Herodias toward john
Oaths » The jews » Generally respected the obligation of
Oaths » Instances of rash, &c » Herod
Persecution » Instances of » Of john the baptist
Politics » Women in » Herodias, in influencing the administration of herod
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in beheading john the baptist
Sinners » Sin » Herod » foolish promise
Women » Instances of » Herodius, by indirectly causing john the baptist to be decapitated
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 14:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Herod Kills John The Baptist
8 But she, being set on by her mother, says, Give me here upon a dish the head of John the baptist. 9 And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with him, he commanded it to be given. 10 And he sent and beheaded John in the prison;
Cross References
Numbers 30:5-8
But if her father prohibited her in the day that he heard, none of her vows, or of her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul, shall stand; and Jehovah shall pardon her, because her father prohibited her.
Judges 11:30-31
And Jephthah made a vow to the LORD, and said, "If thou wilt give the Ammonites into my hand,
Judges 11:39
And at the end of two months, she returned to her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had made. She had never known a man. And it became a custom in Israel
Judges 21:1
Now the men of Israel had sworn at Mizpah, "No one of us shall give his daughter in marriage to Benjamin."
Judges 21:7-23
What shall we do for wives for those who are left, since we have sworn by the LORD that we will not give them any of our daughters for wives?"
1 Samuel 14:24
But the men of Israel were distressed that day. Now Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth food until evening, and until I am avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted food.
1 Samuel 14:28
Then answered one of the people and said, Thy father strictly adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth food this day; and the people are faint.
1 Samuel 14:39-45
For, as Jehovah liveth, who has saved Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall certainly die. And no one answered him among all the people.
1 Samuel 25:22
So and more also do God to the enemies of David, if I leave of all that is his by the morning light any male.
1 Samuel 25:32-34
And David said to Abigail, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who sent thee this day to meet me.
1 Samuel 28:10
And Saul swore unto her by Jehovah, saying, As Jehovah liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.
2 Kings 6:31-33
And he said, God do so, and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall remain on him this day!
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God: for God is in the heavens, and thou upon earth; therefore let thy words be few.
Daniel 6:14-16
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore distressed thereby, and set his heart on Daniel to save him; and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.
Matthew 14:1
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
Matthew 14:5
And while desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.
Matthew 27:17-26
They therefore being gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom will ye that I release to you, Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?
Mark 6:14
And Herod the king heard of him (for his name had become public), and said, John the baptist is risen from among the dead, and on this account works of power are wrought by him.
Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John knowing that he was a just and holy man, and kept him safe; and having heard him, did many things, and heard him gladly.
Mark 6:26
And the king, while made very sorry, on account of the oaths and those lying at table with him would not break his word with her.
Luke 13:32
And he said to them, Go, tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and accomplish cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am perfected;
John 19:12-16
From this time Pilate sought to release him; but the Jews cried out saying, If thou releasest this man, thou art not a friend to Caesar. Every one making himself a king speaks against Caesar.
Acts 24:23-27
ordering the centurion to keep him, and that he should have freedom, and to hinder none of his friends to minister to him.
Acts 25:3-9
asking as a grace against him that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying people in wait to kill him on the way.