Matthew 14:9

And the king was sorie: neuerthelesse for the othes sake, and them which sate with him at meate, he commanded it to be giuen her:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Although he was grieved, the king commanded {it} to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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;
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the king was sad; but because of his oaths and because of his guests, he gave the order for it to be given to her;
- Basic English Bible

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

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

And the king was struck sad: yet because of his oath, and for them that sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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;
- English Revised Version

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,
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 14:9

14:9 And the king was sorry - Knowing that John was a good man. Yet for the oath's sake - So he murdered an innocent man from mere tenderness of conscience.