Mark 6:17-27

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: 21 At length a favourable opportunity occurred. When Herod, on his birth day, made an entertainment for the great officers of his court and army, and the chiefs of Galilee, 22 and the daughter of this same Herodias came in and danced, and pleased Herod and his guests, the king said to the damsel, Ask of me what thou wilt, and I will give it thee: 23 nay, he swore to her, Whatever thou shalt ask of me, I will give, even to the half of my kingdom. 24 Upon this she went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the baptist. 25 So coming in immediately with all haste to the king, she made her request, saying, I desire thee to give me forthwith, in a basin, the head of John the baptist. 26 Though the king was much grieved, yet from a regard to his oaths, and his guests, he would not refuse her. 27 So the king immediately despatched a sentinel with orders to bring the head of the baptist. And he went and beheaded him in the prison,