Mark 6:17-20

Thomson(i) 17 For Herod had sent and apprehended John, and confined him in prison, on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married. 18 For John had said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. 19 Therefore Herodias was enraged at him, and wished to kill him, but could not; 20 for Herod revered John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man; and he protected him, and did many things by his advice, and heard him with pleasure: