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At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus
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and said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him."
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For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
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Because John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
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And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
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But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.
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Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.
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So she, having been prompted by her mother, said, "Give me John the Baptist's head here on a platter."
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And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he commanded it to be given to her.
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So he sent and had John beheaded in prison.