Mark 6:21 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And a seasonable day having come, when Herod on his birthday was making a supper to his great men, and to the chiefs of thousands, and to the first men of Galilee,

English ASV

And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee;

English Amplified

But an opportune time came [for Herodias] when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his nobles and the high military commanders and chief men of Galilee.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

But an opportune time came [for Herodias] when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his nobles and the high military commanders and chief men of Galilee.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

An opportune time came on his birthday, when Herod gave a banquet for his nobles, military commanders, and the leading men of Galilee.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And a holiday being come, when Herod, on his birthday, made a supper to his grandees, and to the chiliarchs, and the chief [men] of Galilee;

English EASY 2024

One day, Herodias had her chance. It was Herod's birthday and he asked many people to come to a special meal. Important men and officers came. The rulers from Galilee were also there.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Then the right time came for Herodias to cause John's death. It happened on Herod's birthday. Herod gave a dinner party for the most important government leaders, the commanders of his army, and the most important people in Galilee.

But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Finally Herodias got her chance. It was on Herod's birthday, when he gave a feast for all the top government officials, the military chiefs, and the leading citizens of Galilee.

English God's Word - GW 1995

An opportunity finally came on Herod's birthday. Herod gave a dinner for his top officials, army officers, and the most important people of Galilee.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Now an opportune time came on his birthday, when Herod gave a banquet for his nobles, military commanders, and the leading men of Galilee.

English KJV 1611

And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;

English LSB

And a strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his great men and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee;

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

But a convenient day came when Herod on his birthday prepared a ceremonial dinner for his lords and commanding officers and leading men of Galilee.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

A strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his lords and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee;

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

She had an opportunity one day when Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers, his military officers, and the leading men of Galilee.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

But a suitable day came, when Herod gave a banquet on his birthday for his court officials, military commanders, and leaders of Galilee.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Finally the right time came. Herod gave a big dinner on his birthday. He invited his high officials and military leaders. He also invited the most important men in Galilee.

English NIV

Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.

English NKJ 1982

Then an opportune day came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.

English NLT

Herodias's chance finally came. It was Herod's birthday, and he gave a party for his palace aides, army officers, and the leading citizens of Galilee.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

But Herodias found her opportunity to have John killed—it was on the king’s birthday! Herod prepared a great banquet and invited all his officials, military commanders, and the leaders of the province of Galilee to celebrate with him on his birthday.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and the leading men of Galilee.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Herodias' chance finally came. It was Herod's birthday and he gave a stag party for his palace aides, army officers, and the leading citizens of Galilee.

English Tyndale 1537

And(But) when a convenient day was come: Herod on his birthday made a supper to the lords, captains, and chief estates of Galilee.