Mark 6:20,26
Mark 6:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Mark 6:26 New King James Version (NKJV)
And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her.
Mark 6:17-20 The Message (MSG)
Herod was the one who had ordered the arrest of John, put him in chains, and sent him to prison at the nagging of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife. For John had provoked Herod by naming his relationship with Herodias “adultery.” Herodias, smoldering with hate, wanted to kill him, but didn’t dare because Herod was in awe of John. Convinced that he was a holy man, he gave him special treatment. Whenever he listened to him he was miserable with guilt—and yet he couldn’t stay away. Something in John kept pulling him back.
Mark 6:26-29 The Message (MSG)
That sobered the king up fast. But unwilling to lose face with his guests, he caved in and let her have her wish. The king sent the executioner off to the prison with orders to bring back John’s head. He went, cut off John’s head, brought it back on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and got the body and gave it a decent burial.
Mark 6:20 King James Version (KJV)
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Mark 6:26 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Mark 6:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him.
Mark 6:26 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her.
Mark 6:20 New Century Version (NCV)
because Herod was afraid of John and protected him. He knew John was a good and holy man. Also, though John’s preaching always bothered him, he enjoyed listening to John.
Mark 6:26 New Century Version (NCV)
Although the king was very sad, he had made a promise, and his dinner guests had heard it. So he did not want to refuse what she asked.
Mark 6:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.
Mark 6:26 American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Mark 6:20 New International Version (NIV)
because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him.
Mark 6:26 New International Version (NIV)
The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.
Mark 6:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Mark 6:26 New King James Version (NKJV)
And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her.
Mark 6:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
because Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he continually kept him safe. When he heard John [speak], he was very perplexed; but he enjoyed listening to him.
Mark 6:26 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The king was deeply grieved, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests [who might have regarded him as weak], he was unwilling to [break his word and] refuse her.
Mark 6:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
for Herod respected John; and knowing that he was a good and holy man, he protected him. Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him.
Mark 6:26 New Living Translation (NLT)
Then the king deeply regretted what he had said; but because of the vows he had made in front of his guests, he couldn’t refuse her.
Mark 6:20 The Passion Translation (TPT)
But Herod both feared and stood in awe of John and kept him safely in custody, because he was convinced that he was a righteous and holy man. Every time Herod heard John speak, it disturbed his soul, but he was drawn to him and was intrigued by his words.
Mark 6:26 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Deeply grieved, the king regretted his promise to her, but since he had made his vow in front of all his honored guests, he couldn’t deny her request.