Mark 6:26

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

The king was deeply grieved, yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:21

Then the king said to Joab, “Very well, I grant this; go, bring back the young man Absalom.”

Daniel 6:14

When the king heard the charge, he was very much distressed. He was determined to save Daniel, and until the sun went down he made every effort to rescue him.

Matthew 14:9

The king was grieved, yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he commanded it to be given;

Mark 6:25

Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

Mark 6:27

Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison,