Matthew 14:9 — Compare All Translations

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

and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those reclining with him, he commanded [it] to be given;

English 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;

English Amplified

And the king was distressed and sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered it to be given her;

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And the king was distressed and sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered it to be given her;

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with [him], he commanded [it] to be given.

English EASY 2024

Then Herod felt sad. But he had made a special promise to the girl, and his visitors had heard him. So he sent his men to do what she had asked for.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

King Herod was very sad. But he had promised to give the daughter anything she wanted. And the people eating with Herod had heard his promise. So he ordered what she asked to be done.

And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

The king was sad, but because of the promise he had made in front of all his guests he gave orders that her wish be granted.

English God's Word - GW 1995

The king regretted his promise. But because of his oath and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.

English KJV 1611

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.

English LSB

And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

The king was sorry. Nevertheless, for the oath’s sake and those who sat with him at supper, he commanded it to be given to her.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.

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

The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests who were present, he ordered that it be given,

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

The king was very upset. But he thought of his promise and his dinner guests. So he told one of his men to give her what she asked for.

English NIV

The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted

English NKJ 1982

And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he commanded it to be given to her.

English NLT

The king was sorry, but because of his oath and because he didn't want to back down in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The king was grieved, yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he commanded it to be given;

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

This grieved the king, but because of his oath in front of all of his guests,

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

And the king was sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given;

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The king was grieved, but because of his oath, and because he didn't want to back down in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders.

English Tyndale 1537

And the King sorrowed:(was sorry) nevertheless for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat also at the table, he commanded it to be given her.

Matthew 14:9 — Compare Translations