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Berean Standard Bible

“and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.”

Matthew 14:10

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Herod Antipas had arrested John the Baptist after John publicly objected to Herod's marriage to his brother's former wife. The ruler held John in the fortress prison until a birthday banquet and a rash promise forced his hand.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

World English Bible (WEB)

and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

King James Version (KJV)

And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he sent and had John's head cut off in the prison.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and having sent, he beheaded John in the prison,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y enviando, degolló á Juan en la cárcel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al poco rato decapitaron a Juan en la prisión

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