Matthew 14:9

The Text-Critical English New Testament

The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he commanded it to be given

Cross References

Matthew 14:1

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus

Matthew 14:10

and sent orders to have John beheaded in the prison.

Matthew 14:5

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 14:8

Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

Mark 6:14

Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus' name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why these mighty powers 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. When Herod listened to John, he would listen to him gladly and do many things.

Mark 6:26

Although the king was very sad, because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to reject her.

Luke 13:32

But he said to them, “Go tell that fox, ‘Behold, I will continue casting out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will finish my work.’