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Matthew 14:1-12

1 At that time Herod, the ruler of Galilee and Perea, heard reports about Jesus.

1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus,

2 He said to his attendants, "This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead! That is why he has the power to do miracles."

2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

3 Herod had arrested John. He had tied him up and put him in prison because of Herodias. She was the wife of Herod's brother Philip.

3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

4 John had been saying to Herod, "It is against the Law for you to have her."

4 for John had been saying to him: “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

5 Herod wanted to kill John. But he was afraid of the people, because they thought John was a prophet.

5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.

6 On Herod's birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests. She pleased Herod very much.

6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests and pleased Herod so much

7 So he promised with an oath to give her anything she asked for.

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

8 Her mother told her what to say. So the girl said to Herod, "Give me the head of John the Baptist on a big plate."

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

9 The king was very upset. But he thought of his promise and his dinner guests. So he told one of his men to give her what she asked for.

9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted

10 Herod had John's head cut off in the prison.

10 and had John beheaded in the prison.

11 His head was brought in on a big plate and given to the girl. She then carried it to her mother.

11 His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

12 John's disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.

12 John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.