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18 For John had said to Herod, “It is unlawful for you to marry your brother’s wife.”
19 Now [because of this] Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but had not been able to.
20 It was because Herod was afraid of John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, so he protected him. And Herod became very disturbed whenever he listened to John, yet he heard him gladly.