Mark:6:14-29

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* And King Herod heard of him , (for his name was become famous ) and said , John the Immerser is raised from the dead ; and therefore miracles are performed by him . * Others said , It is Elijah . Others , It is a prophet like those of ancient times . * But when Herod heard of him , he said , This is John whom I beheaded . He is raised from the dead . * For Herod had caused John to be apprehended , and kept bound in prison , on account of Herodias , his brother Philip 's wife , whom he had himself married . * For John had said to Herod , It is not lawful for you to have your brother 's wife . * Now this roused Herodias ' resentment , who would have killed John , but could not , * because Herod respected him , and knowing him to be a just and holy man , protected him ; and did many things recommended by him , and heard him with pleasure . * At length a favorable opportunity offered , which was Herod 's birthday , when he made an entertainment for the great officers of his court and army , and the persons of distinction in Galilee . * For the daughter of Herodias came in , and danced before them , and pleased Herod and his guests so much , that the king said to the young woman , Ask whatever you will , and I will give it you ; * nay , he swore to her , Whatsoever you shall ask , I will give it you , were it the half of my kingdom . * And she withdrew , and said to her mother , What shall I ask ? She answered , The head of John the Immerser . * Her daughter then , returning hastily to the king , made this request : I would that you give me presently in a basin , the head of John the Immerser . * And the king was much grieved ; however , from a regard to his oath , and his guests , he would not refuse her , * and immediately dispatched a sentinel with orders to bring the Immerser 's head . Accordingly he went , and beheaded him in the prison , * and brought his hand in a basin , and presented it to the young woman ; and the young woman presented it to her mother . * When his disciples heard this , they went and brought his corpse , and laid it in a monument .

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