Parallel Verses
Moffatt New Testament
The king was sorry, but for the sake of his oath and his guests he ordered it to be given her;
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.
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 And she, at the instigation of her mother, said, "Give me John the Baptist's head this moment on a dish." 9 The king was sorry, but for the sake of his oath and his guests he ordered it to be given her; 10 he sent and had John beheaded in the prison,
Cross References
Matthew 14:1
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus.
Matthew 14:5
He was anxious to kill him but he was afraid of the people, for they held John to be a prophet.
Matthew 27:17-26
so, when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Who do you want released? Jesus Bar-Abbas or Jesus the so-called 'Christ'?"
Mark 6:14
Now this came to the hearing of king Herod, for the name of Jesus had become well known; people said, "John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, that is why miraculous powers are working through him;"
Mark 6:20
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing he was a just and holy man; so he protected John ??he was greatly exercised when he listened to him, still he was glad to listen to him.
Mark 6:26
The king was very vexed, but for the sake of his oaths and his guests he did not like to disappoint her;
Luke 13:32
"Go and tell that fox," he replied, "I cast out daemons and perform cures to-day and to-morrow, and on the third day I complete my task!
John 19:12-16
This made Pilate anxious to release him, but the Jews yelled, "If you release him, you are no friend of Caesar's! Anyone who makes himself a king is against Caesar!"
Acts 24:23-27
He gave orders to the officer to have Paul kept in custody but to allow him some freedom and not to prevent any of his own people from rendering him any service.
Acts 25:3-9
as a special favour, to send for him to Jerusalem, meaning to lay an ambush for him and murder him on the road.