Devine Scripture

Mark 6:26

Mark chapter 6 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.

Context

v.25And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

v.26This passage

v.27And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 27:3

    Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

  • Matthew 27:24

    So when Pilate saw that he prevailed nothing, but rather that a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man; see ye to it.

  • Matthew 14:9

    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;