Matthew 14:2-9
New American Standard Bible
3For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.
4For John had been saying to him, 'It is not lawful for you to have her.'
5Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.
6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,
7so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
8And after being prompted by her mother, she *said, 'Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.'
9And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths and his dinner guests.
King James Version
Chapter 14
2And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. 3For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. 4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. 5And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. 6But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. 7Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. 8And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger. 9And 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.Christian Standard Bible
3For Herod had arrested John, chained him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,
4since John had been telling him, "It's not lawful for you to have her."
5Though Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd since they regarded John as a prophet.
6When Herod's birthday celebration came, Herodias's daughter danced before them and pleased Herod.
7So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
8Prompted by her mother, she answered, "Give me John the Baptist's head here on a platter."
9Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.
New Living Translation
3For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his wife Herodias (the former wife of Herod’s brother Philip).
4John had been telling Herod, 'It is against God’s law for you to marry her.'
5Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet.
6But at a birthday party for Herod, Herodias’s daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him,
7so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted.
8At her mother’s urging, the girl said, 'I want the head of John the Baptist on a tray!'
9Then the king regretted what he had said; but because of the vow he had made in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders.
English Standard Version
Chapter 14
2and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 3For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, 4because John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” 5And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet. 6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, 7so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. 8Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” 9And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given.New International Version
3Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,
4for John had been saying to him: 'It is not lawful for you to have her.'
5Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.
6On Herod's birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests and pleased Herod so much
7that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
8Prompted by her mother, she said, 'Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.'
9The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted
New King James Version
