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Mark 6:26

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 6:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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 6:26 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
24And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptizer.
25And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me on a platter the head of John the Baptist.
26And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.
27And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
28and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the damsel; and the damsel gave it to her mother.
29And when his disciples heard [thereof], they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the king was exceeding sorry, etc..] (See Gill on “<401409>Matthew 14:9”) yet for his oath's sake, [and] for their sakes which sat with him; as Matthew adds, “at meat”, (<401409>Matthew 14:9); for it seems as if supper was not over, when all this was transacting. He would not reject her; deny her her request, or send her away without granting it which could not be without grieving her, and treating her with contempt, and defrauding her of the promise; all which ideas are expressed by some versions.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Yet for his oath's sake, and for the sake of his guests - Herod's honour was like the conscience of the chief priests, Mat 27:6. To shed innocent blood wounded neither one nor the other. Mark 6:30”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 14:9, Mat 27:3-5, Mat 27:24, Mat 27:25 Mark 6:27”
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