Mark 6:26

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

The King was much distressed; yet, on account of his oath and of the guests at his table, he did not like to refuse her.

Cross References

Matthew 14:9

The king was distressed at this; yet, on account of his oath and of the guests at his table, he ordered it to be given her.

Mark 6:25

So she went in as quickly as possible to the King, and made her request. 'I want you,' she said, 'to give me at once, on a dish, the head of John the Baptist.'

Mark 6:27

He immediately dispatched one of his bodyguard, with orders to bring John's head. The man went and beheaded John in the prison,