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Weymouth New Testament
Mark 6:26
Then the King, though intensely sorry, yet for the sake of his oaths, and of his guests, would not break faith with her.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Although the king was deeply distressed, because of his oaths and the guests he did not want to refuse her.
Although the king was deeply distressed, because of his oaths and the guests he did not want to refuse her.
King James Version (1611)
And the king was exceeding sory, yet for his othes sake, and for their sakes which sate with him, hee would not reiect her.
And the king was exceeding sory, yet for his othes sake, and for their sakes which sate with him, hee would not reiect her.
King James Version
And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.
And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.
English Standard Version
And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.
And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.
New American Standard Bible
And although the king was very sorry, because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her.
And although the king was very sorry, because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her.
New Century Version
Although the king was very sad, he had made a promise, and his dinner guests had heard it. So he did not want to refuse what she asked.
Although the king was very sad, he had made a promise, and his dinner guests had heard it. So he did not want to refuse what she asked.
Amplified Bible
The king was deeply grieved, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests [who might have regarded him as weak], he was unwilling to [break his word and] refuse her.
The king was deeply grieved, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests [who might have regarded him as weak], he was unwilling to [break his word and] refuse her.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her.
And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her.
Legacy Standard Bible
And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.
And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.
Berean Standard Bible
The king was overwhelmed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.
The king was overwhelmed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.
Contemporary English Version
The king was very sorry for what he had said. But he did not want to break the promise he had made in front of his guests.
The king was very sorry for what he had said. But he did not want to break the promise he had made in front of his guests.
Complete Jewish Bible
Herod was appalled; but out of regard for the oaths he had sworn before his dinner guests, he did not want to break his word to her.
Herod was appalled; but out of regard for the oaths he had sworn before his dinner guests, he did not want to break his word to her.
Darby Translation
And the king, [while] made very sorry, on account of the oaths and those lying at table with [him] would not break his word with her.
And the king, [while] made very sorry, on account of the oaths and those lying at table with [him] would not break his word with her.
Easy-to-Read Version
King Herod was very sad, but he didn't want to break the promise he had made to her in front of his guests.
King Herod was very sad, but he didn't want to break the promise he had made to her in front of his guests.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then the King was very sory: yet for his othes sake, and for their sakes which sate at table with him, he would not refuse her.
Then the King was very sory: yet for his othes sake, and for their sakes which sate at table with him, he would not refuse her.
George Lamsa Translation
And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of the oaths, and because of the guests, he did not wish to refuse her.
And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of the oaths, and because of the guests, he did not wish to refuse her.
Good News Translation
This made the king very sad, but he could not refuse her because of the vows he had made in front of all his guests.
This made the king very sad, but he could not refuse her because of the vows he had made in front of all his guests.
Lexham English Bible
And although he was deeply grieved, the king, because of his oaths and dinner guests, did not want to refuse her.
And although he was deeply grieved, the king, because of his oaths and dinner guests, did not want to refuse her.
Literal Translation
And having become deeply grieved, but because of the oaths and those reclining together, the king did not wish to reject her.
And having become deeply grieved, but because of the oaths and those reclining together, the king did not wish to reject her.
American Standard Version
And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.
And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.
Bible in Basic English
And the king was very sad; but because of his oaths, and those who were with him at table, he would not say 'No' to her.
And the king was very sad; but because of his oaths, and those who were with him at table, he would not say 'No' to her.
Hebrew Names Version
The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he didn't wish to refuse her.
The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he didn't wish to refuse her.
International Standard Version
The king was deeply saddened, yet because of his oaths and his guests he was reluctant to refuse her.Matthew 14:9;">[xr]
The king was deeply saddened, yet because of his oaths and his guests he was reluctant to refuse her.Matthew 14:9;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And greatly grieved was the king; but, for the sake of the oath, and the sake of the guests, [fn] he could not deprive [fn] her.
And greatly grieved was the king; but, for the sake of the oath, and the sake of the guests, [fn] he could not deprive [fn] her.
Murdock Translation
And it pained the king greatly; yet, on account of the oath, and on account of the guests, he would not deny her:
And it pained the king greatly; yet, on account of the oath, and on account of the guests, he would not deny her:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the kyng was sory, howebeit, for his othes sake, & for their sakes whiche sate at supper also, he woulde not caste her of.
And the kyng was sory, howebeit, for his othes sake, & for their sakes whiche sate at supper also, he woulde not caste her of.
English Revised Version
And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.
And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.
World English Bible
The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he didn't wish to refuse her.
The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he didn't wish to refuse her.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And the king was exceeding sorry: yet for his oath's sake, and for the sake of his guests, he would not reject her.
And the king was exceeding sorry: yet for his oath's sake, and for the sake of his guests, he would not reject her.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the kyng was sori for the ooth, and for men that saten togidere at the meete he wolde not make hir sori;
And the kyng was sori for the ooth, and for men that saten togidere at the meete he wolde not make hir sori;
Update Bible Version
And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of those that sat to eat, he would not reject her.
And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of those that sat to eat, he would not reject her.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the king was exceeding sorry: [yet] for his oath's sake, and for their sakes who sat with him, he would not reject her.
And the king was exceeding sorry: [yet] for his oath's sake, and for their sakes who sat with him, he would not reject her.
New English Translation
Although it grieved the king deeply, he did not want to reject her request because of his oath and his guests.
Although it grieved the king deeply, he did not want to reject her request because of his oath and his guests.
New King James Version
And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her.
And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her.
New Living Translation
Then the king deeply regretted what he had said; but because of the vows he had made in front of his guests, he couldn't refuse her.
Then the king deeply regretted what he had said; but because of the vows he had made in front of his guests, he couldn't refuse her.
New Life Bible
Herod was very sorry. He had to do it because of his promise and because of those who ate with him.
Herod was very sorry. He had to do it because of his promise and because of those who ate with him.
New Revised Standard
The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her.
The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, though the king was, very grieved, yet, by reason of the oaths, and of them who were reclining, he would not refuse her.
And, though the king was, very grieved, yet, by reason of the oaths, and of them who were reclining, he would not refuse her.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king was struck sad. Yet because of his oath, and because of them that were with him at table, he would not displease her:
And the king was struck sad. Yet because of his oath, and because of them that were with him at table, he would not displease her:
Revised Standard Version
And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.
And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And ye kynge was sory: howbe it for his othes sake and for their sakes which sate at supper also he wolde not put her besyde her purpose.
And ye kynge was sory: howbe it for his othes sake and for their sakes which sate at supper also he wolde not put her besyde her purpose.
Young's Literal Translation
And the king -- made very sorrowful -- because of the oaths and of those reclining (at meat) with him, would not put her away,
And the king -- made very sorrowful -- because of the oaths and of those reclining (at meat) with him, would not put her away,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then the kynge was sory: Yet for the oothes sake and the that sat at the table, he wolde not saye her nay.
Then the kynge was sory: Yet for the oothes sake and the that sat at the table, he wolde not saye her nay.
Mace New Testament (1729)
at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her;
at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her;
THE MESSAGE
That sobered the king up fast. But unwilling to lose face with his guests, he caved in and let her have her wish. The king sent the executioner off to the prison with orders to bring back John's head. He went, cut off John's head, brought it back on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. When John's disciples heard about this, they came and got the body and gave it a decent burial.
That sobered the king up fast. But unwilling to lose face with his guests, he caved in and let her have her wish. The king sent the executioner off to the prison with orders to bring back John's head. He went, cut off John's head, brought it back on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. When John's disciples heard about this, they came and got the body and gave it a decent burial.
Simplified Cowboy Version
This shook the king up something fierce, but he'd made a promise in front of a lot of people so he kept it.
This shook the king up something fierce, but he'd made a promise in front of a lot of people so he kept it.
Contextual Overview
14 King Herod heard of all this (for the name of Jesus had become widely known), and he kept saying, "John the Baptizer has come back to life, and that is why these miraculous Powers are working in him." 15 Others asserted that He was Elijah. Others again said, "He is a Prophet, like one of the great Prophets." 16 But when Herod heard of Him, he said, "The John, whom I beheaded, has come back to life." 17 For Herod himself had sent and had had John arrested and had kept him in prison in chains, for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; because he had married her. 18 For John had repeatedly told Herod, "You have no right to be living with your brother's wife." 19 Therefore Herodias hated him and wished to take his life, but could not; 20 for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening. 21 At length Herodias found her opportunity. Herod on his birthday gave a banquet to the nobles of his court and to the tribunes and the principal people in Galilee, 22 at which Herodias's own daughter came in and danced, and so charmed Herod and his guests that he said to her, "Ask me for anything you please, and I will give it to you." 23 He even swore to her, "Whatever you ask me for I will give you, up to half my kingdom."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Matthew 14:9, Matthew 27:3-5, Matthew 27:24, Matthew 27:25
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 14:21 - I have done Jeremiah 44:17 - whatsoever Daniel 6:14 - was sore Matthew 19:22 - he went Mark 6:14 - king Herod Mark 10:22 - sad Luke 12:24 - the ravens Luke 13:32 - that fox Luke 18:24 - he was
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the king was exceeding sorry,....
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yet for his oath's sake, [and] for their sakes which sat with him; as Matthew adds, "at meat", Matthew 14:9; for it seems as if supper was not over, when all this was transacting.
He would not reject her; deny her her request, or send her away without granting it which could not be without grieving her, and treating her with contempt, and defrauding her of the promise; all which ideas are expressed by some versions.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 26. For their sakes which sat with him — Probably these persons joined in with the request, and were glad of this opportunity to get this light of Israel extinguished; he being a public reprover of all their vices.
