Matthew 14:7
“Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Whereupon he promised with an oath,.... On account of her fine dancing, and being extremely pleased with it himself; and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 14:6-12
See also Mar 6:21-29. But when Herod’s birthday was come Kings were accustomed to observe the day of their birth with…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 14:1-12
We have here the story of John's martyrdom. Observe,
I. The occasion of relating this story here, Mat 14:1, Mat 14:2.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Matthew 14:1-12
Mat 14:1-12. Herod the Tetrarch puts to death John the Baptist
Mar 6:14-29, where the further conjectures as to the…