Matthew 14:6-12

6 But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of ¹Herodias danced before * them and pleased ²Herod,

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

8 Having been prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist."

9 Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.

10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.

11 And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

12 His disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus.

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 14:3; Mark 6:17, 19, 22; Luke 3:19
• 2. Matthew 14:1-12: {Mark 6:14-29;} Mark 8:15; Luke 3:1, 19; Luke 8:3; Luke 13:31; Luke 23:7f, 11f, 15; Acts 4:27; Acts 12:1

Footnotes

• [a] Lit "in the midst"
• [b] Lit "those who reclined" at the table "with him"
• [c] Lit "him"