Mark 6:26

And the king was exceeding sorry,.... See Gill on Mat 14:9.

yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him; as Matthew adds, "at meat", Mat 14:9; for it seems as if supper was not…

For their sakes which sat with him - Probably these persons joined in with the request, and were glad of this opportunity to get this light of Israel extinguished; he being a public reprover of all…

Here is, I. The wild notions that the people had concerning our Lord Jesus, Mar 6:15. His own countrymen could believe nothing great concerning him, because they knew his poor kindred; but others that…

exceeding sorry The Greek word thus translated is very strong, and denotes very great grief and sorrow. It is used of (1) the rich young ruler, "when he heard this, he was very sorrowful," Luk 18:23;…