Matthew 14:3-11 ▼

3 For Herod having arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison, on account of Herodias the wife of his brother Philip.

4 For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

5 And wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they esteemed him as a prophet.

6 Herod's birthday being celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod;

7 consequently with an oath he promised to give to her whatsoever she might ask.

8 And being instigated by her mother, she says, Give me the head of John the Baptist here in a charger.

9 And the king was grieved; nevertheless on account of his oaths, and those who were sitting with him, he commanded it to be given.

10 And sending, he beheaded John in prison;

11 and his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.