Matthew 14:4

Matthew 14:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4for John had been saying to him: “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

4For John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

4For John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

4for John had said to him, “It is not lawful (morally right) for you to have her [living with you as your wife].” [Lev 18:16; 20:21]

4because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

4John had been saying to Herod, “It is against the Law for you to have her as your wife.”