Matthew 14:9 asv — And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be g…

American Standard Version

"And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given; "

— Matthew 14:9, American Standard Version

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Matthew 14 — Context

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But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.

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Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.

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And she, being put forward by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

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And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given;

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and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

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And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

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And his disciples came, and took up the corpse, and buried him; and they went and told Jesus.

Matthew 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:9 say?
Matthew 14:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given; ”
Where is Matthew 14:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 9.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 14:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:9 in?
Matthew 14:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 14:9?
Matthew 14:9 reads (ASV): “And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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