Mark 6:26

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

26And although the king was very sorry, because of his oaths and 6:26 Lit those reclining at the tablehis dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her.

26And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her.

26The king was deeply grieved, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests [who might have regarded him as weak], he was unwilling to [break his word and] refuse her.

26The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.

26The 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.