Verse Comparison: Matthew 14:9
American Standard Version
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;
Amplified® Bible
And the king was distressed {and} sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered it to be given her;
Contemporary English Version
The king was sorry for what he had said. But he did not want to break the promise he had made in front of his guests. So he ordered a guard
Darby English Version
And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with [him], he commanded [it] to be given.
Good News Bible
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.
International Standard Version
Though the king was saddened at this, because of his oaths and his guests he ordered it to be given.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
Although he was grieved, the king commanded {it} to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.
New International Version
The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted
New King James Version
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Although he felt grieved, the king commanded his beheading because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.
Young's Literal Translation
and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those reclining with him, he commanded `it' to be given;
