Matthew 14:5-10

LEB(i) 5 And although he* wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they looked upon him as a prophet. 6 But when* Herod's birthday celebration took place, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst of them and pleased Herod. 7 Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 And coached by her mother, she said, "Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter!" 9 And although* the king was distressed, because of his oaths and his dinner guests* he commanded the request* to be granted. 10 And he sent orders* and* had John beheaded in the prison,