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

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 sorry: nevertheless for the sake of the oath, and of them who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given her.
- Webster's Bible

The king was deeply vexed, yet because of his repeated oath and of the guests at his table he ordered it to be given her,
- Weymouth Bible

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

And the kyng was sorewful, but for the ooth, and for hem that saten to gidere at the mete, he comaundide to be youun.
- Wycliffe Bible

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