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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.
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And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
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Then his disciples came and took away the body and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
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When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities.
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And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.
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When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, "This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food."
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But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat."