Matthew 14:6 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁶ But when Herod’s birthday came, Herodias’ daughter [Note: According to Josephus, her name was Salome], pleased him by [her sensual] dancing in front of the party guests.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst [before the company] and pleased and fascinated Herod,

American Standard Version (1901)

⁶ But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.

Common English Bible

⁶ But at Herod’s birthday party Herodias’ daughter danced in front of the guests and thrilled Herod.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ Then, on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced in their midst, and it pleased Herod.

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