Mark 6:26

New English Translation

Although it grieved the king deeply, he did not want to reject her request because of his oath and his guests.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:21

Then the king said to Joab, “All right! I will do this thing! Go and bring back the young man Absalom!

Daniel 6:14

When the king heard this, he was very upset and began thinking about how he might rescue Daniel. Until late afternoon he was struggling to find a way to rescue him.

Matthew 14:9

Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given.

Mark 6:25

Immediately she hurried back to the king and made her request: “I want the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.”

Mark 6:27

So the king sent an executioner at once to bring John’s head, and he went and beheaded John in prison.