Parallel Verses
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,
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.
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, being prompted by her mother, said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." 9 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, 10 and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
Cross References
Numbers 30:5-8
But if her father disallow her in the day that he hears, none of her vows, or of her bonds with which she has bound her soul, shall stand: and the LORD will forgive her, because her father disallowed her.
Judges 11:30-31
Jephthah made a vow to the LORD, and said, "If you will indeed deliver the children of Ammon into my hand,
Judges 11:39
It happened at the end of two months, that she returned to her father, who did with her according to what he had vowed. And she was a virgin. It became a custom in Israel,
Judges 21:1
Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpah, saying, "There shall not any of us give his daughter to Benjamin as wife."
Judges 21:7-23
How shall we do for wives for those who remain, seeing we have sworn by the LORD that we will not give them of our daughters to wives?"
1 Samuel 14:24
The men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, "Cursed is the man who eats any food until it is evening, and I am avenged of my enemies." So none of the people tasted food.
1 Samuel 14:28
Then one of the people answered, and said, "Your father directly commanded the people with an oath, saying, 'Cursed is the man who eats food this day.'" The people were faint.
1 Samuel 14:39-45
For, as the LORD lives, who saves Israel, though it is 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 I leave of all that belongs to him by the morning light so much as one who urinates on a wall."
1 Samuel 25:32-34
David said to Abigail, "Blessed is the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me.
1 Samuel 28:10
Saul swore to her by the LORD, saying, "As the LORD lives, no punishment shall happen to you for this thing."
2 Kings 6:31-33
Then he said, "God do so to me, and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stay on him this day."
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Do not be rash with your mouth, and do not let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.
Daniel 6:14-16
Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him. And he labored until the going down of the sun to rescue him.
Matthew 14:1
At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,
Matthew 14:5
And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd because they regarded him as a prophet.
Matthew 27:17-26
When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Messiah?"
Mark 6:14
King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him."
Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed, but he heard him gladly.
Mark 6:26
And the king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he did not wish to refuse her.
Luke 13:32
And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Look, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission.
John 19:12-16
At this, Pilate was seeking to release him, but the Jewish leaders shouted, saying, "If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar."
Acts 24:23-27
He ordered the centurion that he should be kept in custody, and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.
Acts 25:3-9
asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem; plotting to kill him on the way.