And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her.
Mark 6:26
Surrounding context
6:25 Immediately she came in with haste to the king and asked, saying, "I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter."
6:26 And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her.
6:27 Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in prison,