New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Matthew 14:6
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
King James Version
But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
World English Bible
But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
American Standard Version
But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
Berean Literal Bible
But [the] birthday of Herod having come, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst and pleased Herod,
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Matthew 14
4 because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
6 On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
7 so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
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