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Matthew 14:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 14:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 14 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.”
Matthew 14:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 14:9
'And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.' Herod's response reveals moral weakness: he was 'sorry' (λυπηθείς/lypētheis, grieved, distressed) yet proceeded with murder. His sorrow proves he knew John was righteous and the execution wrong. Yet he prioritized oath and reputation over righteousness. The phrase 'for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him' explains his tragic choice: breaking the oath publicly would shame him before witnesses—political and social elites whose opinion mattered. He chose tempo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 14:9
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“Pilate was seeking to release him”
“saying”
“and don't let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven”
“and said”
“Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission.,And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.,,,,,,,,”
“none of her vows”
“he feared the multitude”
“Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus”
“Pilate said to them”
“saying”