mnt - Matthew:14:1-12

mnt@Matthew:14:1 @ Just then Herod, the Tetrarch, heard of Jesus fame, and said to his courtiers.

mnt@Matthew:14:2 @ "This man is Johnthe Baptist; he is risen from the dead. That is why miraculous powers are working through him."

mnt@Matthew:14:3 @ For Herod had apprehended John, shackled him, and thrust him into prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philips wife,

mnt@Matthew:14:4 @ because Johnkept telling him, "It is not right for you to have her."

mnt@Matthew:14:5 @ And although he wished to kill John, he feared the people, for they considered Johna prophet.

mnt@Matthew:14:6 @ But when Herods birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company,

mnt@Matthew:14:7 @ and so pleased Herod that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for.

mnt@Matthew:14:8 @ So, prompted by her mother, the girl said, "Give me at once, upon a dish, the head of Johnthe Baptist."

mnt@Matthew:14:9 @ The king was displeased because of this, but because of his oaths and his guests he ordered it to be given her.

mnt@Matthew:14:10 @ He sent and beheaded Johnin prison;

mnt@Matthew:14:11 @ the head was brought on a dish, and given to the young girl, who took it to her mother.

mnt@Matthew:14:12 @ Then Johns disciples went and removed his body, and came and told Jesus.