Matthew 14:1-7

1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus

2 and said unto his slaves, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.

3 For Herod had laid hold on John and bound him and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.

4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude because they counted him as a prophet.

6 But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.

7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.