Matthew 14:7-11 ▼

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

8 And after being prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.”

9 And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths and his dinner guests.

10 He sent word and had John beheaded in the prison.

11 And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.