Matthew 14:4

because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For John said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} John{G2491} said{G3004}{(G5707)} unto him{G846}, It is{G1832} not{G3756} lawful{G1832}{(G5748)} for thee{G4671} to have{G2192}{(G5721)} her{G846}.

Strong's King James

(4) Because John said to him, "It's not Torah (lawful) for you to have her!"

The F.O.G

John had boldly confronted Herod, declaring, "God's law forbids you to marry her!"

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for John was saying to him, ‘It is not lawful to thee to have her,’

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 14:4

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 14:4