Mark 6:20-21

20for 1Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he had been protecting him. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; and yet he 2used to enjoy listening to him.

21An opportune day came when Herod, on his birthday, 3held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders, and the leading people 4of Galilee;