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Matthew 14:9

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,

Matthew 14:9 WEB

Matthew 14:9 in the 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.

Context

8 She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”

9 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,

10 and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

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