Matthew 14:3-12 ▼

3 For Herod, having seized John, bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias, his brother Philip's wife:

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

5 And wishing to kill him, he was afraid of the crowd, because they held John as a prophet.

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

7 Wherefore, with an oath, he agreed to give her whatever she should ask.

8 And having been urged on by her mother, Give me, she says, here upon a board, the head of John the Baptist.

9 And the king was grieved: but for his oath, and those reclining together at the table, he ordered to be given.

10 And having sent, he beheaded John in the prison.

11 And his head was brought upon a board, and given to the girl, and she brought to her mother.

12 And his disciples having come near, took away the body, and interred it; and having come, they announced to Jesus.