Mark 6:26

English Standard Version

26 And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.

New International Version

26 The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.

New International Reader’s Version

26 The king was very upset. But he thought about his promise and his dinner guests. So he did not want to say no to the girl.

King James Version

26 And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.