Matthew 14:6-12

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6 But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of ^aHerodias danced ¹before them and pleased ^bHerod, 7 so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 Now having been prompted by her mother, she *said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” 9 And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of ¹his dinner guests. 10 And 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 And his disciples came and took away the body and buried ¹it; and they went and reported to Jesus.