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. 10 So he sent and had John beheaded in prison.

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και ελυπηθη ο βασιλευς δια δε τους ορκους και τους συνανακειμενους εκελευσεν δοθηναι

10 και πεμψας απεκεφαλισεν τον ιωαννην εν τη φυλακη

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And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths and [a]his dinner guests. 10 He sent word and had John beheaded in the prison.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 14:9 Lit those who reclined at the table with him

The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted 10 and had John beheaded(A) in the prison.

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