Matthew 14:5-10

VIN(i) 5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they considered him a prophet. 6 But on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them: and pleased Herod. 7 That he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." 9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted 10 he sent and had John beheaded in the prison,