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For Herodhimself had sent and had Johnarrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brotherPhilip, because he had married her.
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for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holyman, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was veryperplexed; but he used to enjoylistening to him.
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and when the daughter of Herodiasherselfcame in and danced, she pleasedHerod and his dinnerguests; and the kingsaid to the girl, "Ask me for whatever* you want and I will give it to you."