MNT(i)
1 Just then Herod, the Tetrarch, heard of Jesus' fame, and said to his courtiers.
2 "This man is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead. That is why miraculous powers are working through him."
3 For Herod had apprehended John, shackled him, and thrust him into prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,
4 because John kept telling him, "It is not right for you to have her."
5 And although he wished to kill John, he feared the people, for they considered John a prophet.
6 But when Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company,
7 and so pleased Herod that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for.
8 So, prompted by her mother, the girl said, "Give me at once, upon a dish, the head of John the Baptist."
9 The king was displeased because of this, but because of his oaths and his guests he ordered it to be given her.
10 He sent and beheaded John in prison;
11 the head was brought on a dish, and given to the young girl, who took it to her mother.
12 Then John's disciples went and removed his body, and came and told Jesus.