Parallel Verses

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.

New American Standard Bible

Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.

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.

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;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

the king
βασιλεύς 
Basileus 
Usage: 99

λυπέω 
Lupeo 
Usage: 24

δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

for
διά 
Dia 
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 527

the oath's sake
ὅρκος 
Horkos 
Usage: 9

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

them which sat with him at meat
συνανάκειμαι 
sunanakeimai 
sit at meat with, sit with, sit together with, sit down with, sit at table with
Usage: 8

κελεύω 
Keleuo 
Usage: 26

it to be given
δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

Context Readings

Herod Kills John The Baptist

8 And she, being informed of her mother before, said, "Give me here John Baptist's head in a platter." 9 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. 10 And sent and beheaded John in the prison,

Cross References

Numbers 30:5-8

But and if her father forbid her the same day that he heareth it, none of her vows nor bonds which she hath made upon her soul shall be of value, and the LORD shall forgive her, because her father forbade her.

Judges 11:30-31

And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD and said, "If thou shalt deliver the children of Ammon into my hands,

Judges 11:39

And after the two months she turned again unto her father, which did with her according to his vow which he had vowed, and so she knew no man.

Judges 21:1

And the men of Israel sware in Mizpeh saying, "There shall none of us give his daughter unto any of Benjamin to wife."

Judges 21:7-23

what shall we do unto the remnant of them, for to get them wives, forasmuch as we have sworn by the LORD that we will not give them of our daughters to wives?"

1 Samuel 14:24

And the men of Israel joined themselves together that day: and Saul adjured the people, saying, "Cursed be he that eateth any food until night, that I may be avenged of mine enemies." And so there was none of the people that tasted any sustenance.

1 Samuel 14:28

Then spake one of the people, and said, "Thy father adjured the people, saying, 'Cursed be the man that eateth any sustenance this day.'" And yet the people were fainty.

1 Samuel 14:39-45

for as truly as the LORD liveth, which hath saved Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall die for it." But no man answered him of all the people.

1 Samuel 25:22

God do this and yet more unto the enemies of David, if until tomorrow in the morning I leave this man, of all that he hath, so much as one that pisseth against the wall."

1 Samuel 25:32-34

Then said David to Abigail, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel which sent thee this day to meet me.

1 Samuel 28:10

And Saul swore to her by the LORD, saying, "As surely as the LORD liveth, there shall no harm chance thee for this thing."

2 Kings 6:31-33

Then he said, "God do so and so to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat tarry on him this day!"

Ecclesiastes 5:2

and let not thine heart speak anything rashly before God. For God is in heaven, and thou upon earth, therefore let thy words be few.

Daniel 6:14-16

When the king heard these words, he was sore grieved, and would have excused Daniel, to deliver him, and put off the matter until the sun went down, to the intent that he might save him.

Matthew 14:1

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

Matthew 14:5

And when he would have put him to death, he feared the people, because they counted him as a prophet.

Matthew 27:17-26

And when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, "Whether will ye that I give loose unto you: Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?"

Mark 6:14

And king Herod heard of him, for his name was spread abroad; And he said, "John Baptist is risen again from death, and therefore miracles are wrought by him."

Mark 6:20

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man, and a holy, and gave him reverence; And when he heard him he did many things, and heard him gladly.

Mark 6:26

And the king was sorry. Yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat at supper also, he would not put her beside her purpose.

Luke 13:32

And he said unto them, "Go ye and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and heal the people today and tomorrow, and the third day I make an end.

John 19:12-16

And from thenceforth sought Pilate means to loose him: but the Jews cried, saying, "If thou let him go, thou art not Caesar's friend. For whosoever maketh himself a King, is against Caesar."

Acts 24:23-27

And he commanded an under-captain to keep Paul, and that he should have rest, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister unto him, or to come unto him.

Acts 25:3-9

and desired favour against him that he would send for him to Jerusalem, and laid wait for him in the way to kill him.

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