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Matthew 14:6

But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Matthew 14:6 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias was dancing before them, and Herod was pleased with her.

    BBE

  • But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod;

    DBY

  • But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.

    WEB

  • But the birthday of Herod being kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and did please Herod,

    YLT

  • But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

    ENG

  • But when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

    WBT

  • On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod

    BSB

In context

4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

5And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

6But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

7Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

8And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.

Cross-references

People in this verse

  • Herod
  • Herodias

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