Matthew 14:9

Modern English Version

The king was sorry. Nevertheless, for the oath’s sake and those who sat with him at supper, he commanded it to be given to her.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Do not be quick to speak with your mouth, or be hasty to utter a word before God with your heart. For God is in heaven, and you are on the earth; therefore may your words be few.

Jeremiah 44:25

Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel: You and your wives have both spoken with your mouths and fulfilled with your hand, saying, ‘We will surely perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn incense to the queen of heaven and to pour out drink offerings to her.’ “Proceed to accomplish your vows and surely perform your vows!

Matthew 14:1

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

Matthew 14:10

He sent and beheaded John in the prison.

Matthew 14:5

When Herod would have put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they counted him as a prophet.

Matthew 14:8

Being previously instructed by her mother, she said, “Give me John the Baptist’s head on a platter.”

Mark 6:14

King Herod heard of Him, for His name was spread publicly. He said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and therefore these miracles are at work in him.”

Mark 6:20

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

Mark 6:26

The king was extremely sorrowful. Yet for the sake of his oath and those who sat with him, he would not reject her.

Luke 13:32

He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons. And I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I shall be perfected.’

Judges 11:39

At the end of two months she returned to her father, and he did to her according to the vow that he had made. She had not ever slept with a man. So it became a custom in Israel

Judges 21:1

In Mizpah the men of Israel had taken an oath: “No one among us will give his daughter to a Benjamite as his wife.”

1 Samuel 14:24

Now Israel’s fighting men were distressed that day, for Saul had placed the people under a curse, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before it is evening, and I have been avenged on my enemies.” So none of the people tasted any food.

1 Samuel 14:28

Then one of the people answered, and said, “Your father surely made the people swear, saying, ‘Cursed is the man who eats any food this day.’ ” And the people were weary.

1 Samuel 25:22

So may God do unto the enemies of David and more also, if by morning I leave even one male of all who belong to him.”

1 Samuel 28:10

Saul swore to her by the Lord, saying, “As the Lord lives, no punishment will happen to you for this thing.”