Matthew 14:1-6

1 At about this time, Herod, the regional ruler, heard what was being said about Jesus.

2 He said to his servants, "This has to be John the Baptizer come back from the dead. That's why he's able to work miracles!"

3 Herod had arrested John, put him in chains, and sent him to prison to placate Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.

4 John had provoked Herod by naming his relationship with Herodias "adultery."

5 Herod wanted to kill him, but he was afraid because so many people revered John as a prophet of God.

6 But at his birthday celebration, he got his chance. Herodias's daughter provided the entertainment, dancing for the guests. She swept Herod away.