Matthew 14:7-11 ▼

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

8 She, being coached by her mother [Herodias], said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests, he ordered it to be given her.

10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.

11 His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother [Herodias].