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 Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And the king was distressed and sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered it to be given her; American Standard Version (1901) And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given; Common English Bible Although the king was upset, because of his solemn pledge and his guests he commanded that they give it to her. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who sat at table with him, he ordered it to be given. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the king was struck sad: yet because of his oath, and for them that sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given. |
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.
Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
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.”
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.
Although the king was very sad, because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to reject her.
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.’