Mark 6:26

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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].

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:21

Then the king said to Joab, Behold now, I grant this; go, bring back the young man Absalom.

Daniel 6:14

Then the king, when he heard these words, was much distressed [over what he had done] and set his mind on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored until the sun went down to rescue him.

Matthew 14:9

And the king was distressed and sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered it to be given her;

Mark 6:25

And she rushed back instantly to the king and requested, saying, I wish you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.

Mark 6:27

And immediately the king sent off one [of the soldiers] of his bodyguard and gave him orders to bring [John's] head. He went and beheaded him in the prison