Mark 6:26

And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

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Other Translations for Mark 6:26

BSB
The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.
AKJV
And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.
CPDV
And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who were sitting with him at table, he was not willing to disappoint her.
ERV
And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.
NHEB
And the king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and those reclining, he did not wish to refuse her.
SMT
And the king having been sorely grieved on account of the oaths and those reclining at table together, wished not to refuse her.

Commentary for Mark 6:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Mark 6:26
Summary
King regrets but honors his oath
Place
Herod's banquet hall
Event
King's sorrowful oath-keeping
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative