MNT(i)
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.
13 When Jesus heard it he went away privately by boat to a lonely spot; but the crowds heard about it, and followed him on foot from the cities.
14 So when he landed he saw a great multitude, and felt compassion for them, and healed their sick.