Matthew 14:9

World English Bible (WEB)

"And the king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,"

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Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.

And she, being prompted by her mother, said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist...

and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady: and she brought it to her mother...

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