CLV(i)
2 and said to his pages, "This is John the baptist. He was roused from the dead and therefore powerful deeds are operating in him."
3 For Herod then, holding John, binds and puts him away in jail also, because of Herodias, the wife of Philip, his brother,
4 for John said to him, "It is not allowed you to have her."
5 And, wanting to kill him, he was afraid of the throng, for they had him as a prophet."
6 Now at the coming of Herod's birthday celebrations, the daughter of Herodias dances in the midst and pleases Herod."
7 Whence, with an oath, he avows to give her whatsoever she should be requesting."
8 Now she, being egged on by her mother, is averring, "Give me here, on a platter, the head of John the baptist."
9 And the king, being sorry, yet because of the oaths and those lying back at table with him, orders it to be given."
10 And sending, he beheads John in the jail."
11 And his head was brought on a platter and given to the maiden, and she carries it to her mother."
12 And approaching, his disciples take away his corpse and entomb it. And, coming, they report to Jesus."
13 Now, hearing it, Jesus retires thence in a ship into a wilderness place privately. And, hearing of it, the throngs follow Him afoot from the cities."
14 And, coming out, He perceived a vast throng, and he has compassion on them and cures those of them who are ailing."