Mark 6:26 - The Message26-29 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. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176926 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition26 And the king was deeply pained and grieved and exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to slight her [by breaking faith with her]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)26 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. See the chapterCommon English Bible26 Although the king was upset, because of his solemn pledge and his guests, he didn’t want to refuse her. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version26 And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who were sitting with him at table, he was not willing to disappoint her. See the chapter |