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But others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, even like one of the prophets.
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But Herod, when he had news of it, said, John, whom I put to death, has come back from the dead.
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For Herod himself had sent men out to take John and put him in prison, because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had taken for himself.
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For John said to Herod, It is wrong for you to have your brother's wife.
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And Herodias was bitter against him, desiring to put him to death; but she was not able;
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For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.
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And the chance came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee;
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And when the daughter of Herodias herself came in and did a dance, Herod and those who were at table with him were pleased with her; and the king said to the girl, Make a request for anything and I will give it you.
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And he took an oath, saying to her, Whatever is your desire I will give it to you, even half of my kingdom.
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And she went out and said to her mother, What is my request to be? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
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And she came in quickly to the king, and said, My desire is that you give me straight away on a plate the head of John the Baptist.