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And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them.
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King Herod heard of it; for Jesus' name had become known. Some said, "John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him."
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But others said, "It is Eli'jah." And others said, "It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old."
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But when Herod heard of it he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been raised."
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For Herod had sent and seized John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Hero'di-as, his brother Philip's wife; because he had married her.
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For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."
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And Hero'di-as had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not,
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for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly.
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But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and the leading men of Galilee.
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For when Hero'di-as' daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will grant it."
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And he vowed to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom."