|
1 At that time Herod, ruler of Galilee, heard the news about Jesus. 2 He said to his officials, |This is John the Baptizer! He has come back to life. That's why he has the power to perform these miracles.| 3 Herod had arrested John, tied him up, and put him in prison. Herod did this for Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. 4 John had been telling Herod, |It's not right for you to be married to her.| 5 So Herod wanted to kill John. However, he was afraid of the people because they thought John was a prophet. 6 When Herod celebrated his birthday, Herodias' daughter danced for his guests. Herod was so delighted with her that 7 he swore he would give her anything she wanted. 8 Urged by her mother, she said, |Give me the head of John the Baptizer on a platter.| Matthew 14:1-8, God's Word Translation. Copyright © 1995 by God's Word to the Nations.
|
