Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For John said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For John said to Herod, It is wrong for you to have your brother's wife.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have the wife of thy brother.

World English Bible (WEB)

For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for John said to Herod -- `It is not lawful to thee to have the wife of thy brother;'