Devine Scripture

Matthew 14:9

Matthew chapter 14 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

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;

Context

v.8And she, being put forward by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

v.9This passage

v.10and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 14:5

    And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

  • Judges 21:1

    Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpah, saying, There shall not any of us give his daughter unto Benjamin to wife.

  • Acts 24:23

    And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him.

  • 1 Samuel 14:24

    And the men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until it be evening, and I be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted food.

  • Judges 11:30

    And Jephthah vowed a vow unto Jehovah, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver the children of Ammon into my hand,

  • Matthew 27:17

    When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?