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Matthew 14:9
And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the sake of the oath, and of them who sat with him at table, he commanded [it] to be given [her].
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Matthew 14:9 in other translations
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.
The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,
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In context
6 But when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
7 Upon which he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.
8 And she, being before instructed by her mother, said, Give me here the head of John the Baptist in a dish.
9 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the sake of the oath, and of them who sat with him at table, he commanded [it] to be given [her].
10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
11 And his head was brought in a dish, and given to the damsel: and she brought [it] to her mother.
12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
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