Worsley(i)
19 Wherefore Herodias persecuted him, and would have taken away his life:
20 but could not; for Herod revered John, knowing him to be a just and holy man, and protected him: and when he heard him he did many things according to John's instructions, and heard him willingly.
21 But a convenient day happening, when Herod on his birth-night gave a supper to his lords, and chief officers, and persons of distinction in Galilee; and the daughter of Herodias coming in,
22 and dancing, and having pleased Herod and his guests, the king said to the young princess, Ask of me whatever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.
23 And he gave her his oath too, whatever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, even to the half of my kingdom.
24 And she withdrew and consulted her mother, what to ask: and she said, The head of John the baptist.
25 And immediately she came in again with eagerness to the king, and said, I desire that thou wouldst give me directly the head of John the baptist in a dish.
26 And the king was exceedingly grieved, but on account of his oath, and those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her: but immediately sent one of his guard,
27 and ordered his head to be brought: