New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Matthew 14:8
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
King James Version
And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.
World English Bible
She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”
American Standard Version
And she, being put forward by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.
Berean Literal Bible
And having been urged on by her mother, she says, “Give to me here upon a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Matthew 14
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.”
9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
10 and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
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