Mark 6:26 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And the king was struck sad. Yet because of his oath, and because of them that were with him at table, he would not displease her:

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And the king was deeply pained and grieved and exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to slight her [by breaking faith with her].

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American Standard Version (1901)

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.

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Common English Bible

Although the king was upset, because of his solemn pledge and his guests, he didn’t want to refuse her.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

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