Matthew 14:4-9

4Because John had said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

5And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

6But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.

7Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

8So she, having been prompted by her mother, said, “Give me John the Baptist’s head here on a platter.”

9And 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.