nsb - Matthew:14:1-12

nsb@Matthew:14:1 @ At that time Herod, the ruler of Galilee, heard the news about Jesus.

nsb@Matthew:14:2 @ He told his servants: »This is John the Baptist, raised from the dead. That explains the power working in him.«

nsb@Matthew:14:3 @ Herod locked John in prison to please Herodias, his brother Philips wife.

nsb@Matthew:14:4 @ For John had said to him: »It is not lawful for you to have her.«

nsb@Matthew:14:5 @ Herod wanted to put him to death but he feared the people since they believed John was a prophet.

nsb@Matthew:14:6 @ It was Herods birthday. The daughter of Herodias danced for him and pleased him.

nsb@Matthew:14:7 @ So he promised with an oath to give her anything she wanted.

nsb@Matthew:14:8 @ Prompted by her mother, she said: »Give me John the Baptists head on a platter.«

nsb@Matthew:14:9 @ The king was grieved. He gave his oath and many were watching so he commanded that it be done.

nsb@Matthew:14:10 @ He gave the order to behead John in prison.

nsb@Matthew:14:11 @ His head was brought on a platter to the young lady. She in turn gave it to her mother.

nsb@Matthew:14:12 @ John the Baptists disciples took the corpse and buried him, and then came and told Jesus.