Sermons citing Matthew 14:1–12

^14:3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

^14:4 because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

^14:5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

^14:6 On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod

^14:7 so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.

^14:8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

^14:9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

^14:10 and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

^14:11 John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

^14:12 Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.