Bible verse
The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
Matthew 14:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from Matthew 14.
5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
6 On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
7 so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
10 and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
11 John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
12 Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.
13 When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.
KJV
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
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;
ERV
And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them which sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given;
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