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Matthew 14:1-6
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Matthew 14:1-6
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At that time Herod the ruler heard reports about Jesus;
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and he said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead, and for this reason these powers are at work in him."
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For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,
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because John had been telling him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
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Though Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded him as a prophet.
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But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company, and she pleased Herod
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[a].
Gk [tetrarch]
[b].
Other ancient authorities read [his brother's wife]
[c].
Gk [he]
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