Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
But Herod's birthday being brought, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
New American Standard Bible
But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of
King James Version
But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Holman Bible
But when Herod’s birthday celebration came, Herodias’s daughter danced before them
International Standard Version
But when Herod's birthday celebration was held, the daughter of Herodias danced before the guests. She pleased Herod
American Standard Version
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
Amplified
But when Herod’s birthday came, [his niece Salome], the daughter of Herodias danced [immodestly] before them and pleased and fascinated Herod,
An Understandable Version
But when Herod's birthday came, Herodias' daughter [Note: According to Josephus her name was Salome], pleased him by [her sensual] dancing in front of the party guests.
Anderson New Testament
But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
Bible in Basic English
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias was dancing before them, and Herod was pleased with her.
Common New Testament
But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,
Daniel Mace New Testament
but when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in publick, and made such an impression upon Herod,
Darby Translation
But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod;
Godbey New Testament
Herod's birthday being celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod;
Goodspeed New Testament
But when Herod's birthday came, Herodias' daughter danced before the company. And Herod was delighted with her,
John Wesley New Testament
But when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.
Julia Smith Translation
The festivities of Herod's birthday being celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
King James 2000
But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But [when] Herod's birthday celebration took place, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst [of them] and pleased Herod.
Modern King James verseion
But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But when Herod's birthday was come, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Moffatt New Testament
However, on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced in public to the delight of Herod;
Montgomery New Testament
But when Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company,
NET Bible
But on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,
New Heart English Bible
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
Noyes New Testament
But when Herods birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod;
Sawyer New Testament
And Herod's birthday being kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,
The Emphasized Bible
But, a birthday feast of Herod taking place, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in the circle, and pleased Herod:
Twentieth Century New Testament
But, when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before his guests, and so pleased Herod,
Webster
But when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Weymouth New Testament
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before all the company, and so pleased Herod
Williams New Testament
But when Herod's birthday came, Herodias' daughter danced before the guests. Herod was fascinated by her,
World English Bible
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
Worrell New Testament
But, on a birthday celebration of Herod, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
Worsley New Testament
But when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod, so
Youngs Literal Translation
But the birthday of Herod being kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and did please Herod,
Themes
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Are likely to lead to greater evil
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Lead to greater evil
Birthday » Celebrated by feasts
Birthdays » Birthdays celebrated
Dancing » Herodias dances in the presence of herod (antipas)
Evil » Women evil women » General references to
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Beheads john the baptist
Herodias » Daughter of aristobulus
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
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
Social functions » Wedding feasts » Birthdays celebrated
Social life » Wedding feasts » Birthdays celebrated
Women » For love of sympathy of » Wickedness of
Women » Instances of » Herodius, by indirectly causing john the baptist to be decapitated
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 14:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Herod Kills John The Baptist
5 And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the multitude because they held him as a prophet. 6 But Herod's birthday being brought, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod. 7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.
Cross References
Genesis 40:20
And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast to all his servants. And he lifted up the head of the chief butler and the head of the chief baker among his servants.
Mark 6:21-23
And having become a convenient day, when Herod on his birthday made a dinner for his chiefs, and the high captains, and the leading men of Galilee,
Esther 1:2-12
that in those days, when king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,
Esther 2:18
Then the king made a great feast to all his rulers and his servants, even Esther's feast, and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts according to the bounty of the king.
Daniel 5:1-4
Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.
Hosea 1:5-6
And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.
Matthew 22:24
Teacher, Moses said, If some man dies, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed to his brother.
Mark 6:17
For Herod himself having sent forth, he arrested John, and bound him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because he married her.
Mark 6:19
And Herodias was resentful toward him, and wanted to kill him. And she could not,
Luke 3:19
But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him about Herodias his brother's wife, and about all of which evil things Herod had done,