Matthew 14:1–12 · BSB
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At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
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and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
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14:3
Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
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because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
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Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
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On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
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so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
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Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
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The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
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and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
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John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
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Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.
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