Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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
Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter."
9 Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of
Cross References
Numbers 30:5-8
But if her father opposes her on the day that he hears of it, no vow of hers, no pledge by which she has bound herself shall stand. And the LORD will forgive her, because her father opposed her.
Judges 11:30-31
And Jephthah made a vow to the LORD and said, "If you will 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 that 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
And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, "Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies." So none of the people had tasted food.
1 Samuel 14:28
Then one of the people said, "Your father strictly charged the people with an oath, saying, 'Cursed be the man who eats food this day.'" And the people were faint.
1 Samuel 14:39-45
For as the LORD lives who saves Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die." But there was not a man among all the people who answered him.
1 Samuel 25:22
God do so to the enemies of David and more also, if by morning I leave so much as one male of all who belong to him."
1 Samuel 25:32-34
And David said to Abigail, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me!
1 Samuel 28:10
But Saul swore to her by the LORD, "As the LORD lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this thing."
2 Kings 6:31-33
and he said, "May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders today."
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.
Daniel 6:14-16
Then the king, when he heard these words, was much distressed and set his mind to deliver Daniel. And he labored till the sun went down to rescue him.
Matthew 14:1
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus,
Matthew 14:5
And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.
Matthew 27:17-26
So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?"
Mark 6:14
King Herod heard of it, for Jesus' name had become known. Some said, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him."
Mark 6:20
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 6:26
And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.
Luke 13:32
And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course.
John 19:12-16
From then on Pilate sought to release him, but the Jews cried out, "If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar."
Acts 24:23-27
Then he gave orders to the centurion that he should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs.
Acts 25:3-9
asking as a favor against Paul that he summon him to Jerusalem--because they were planning an ambush to kill him on the way.