Mark 6:26

And the king became very sorrowful; but for the sake of his oath, and of those reclining with him, he would not reject her.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

25And straightway she came in with haste to the king, and asked, saying: I will that immediately thou give me, on a platter, the head of John the Immerser.

27And immediately the king sent one of the guard, and commanded to bring his head. And he went and beheaded him in the prison,

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Cross References

Matthew 14:9And the king was sorry; but for the sake of the oath, and of those who reclined at table with him, he commanded it to be given.

Matthew 27:24And Pilate, seeing that it avails nothing, but rather that a tumult is made, took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying: I am innocent of the blood of this just man. Look ye to it.

Matthew Henry on Mark 6:15-30

The Death of John the Baptist. 14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. 15 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. 16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. 17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake,… Read the whole commentary →

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