For this Herod, having sent, took John, and bound him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife: for he married her.

For John said to Herod, That it is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

And king Herod heard his name; (for it was manifest:) and said, That John the Immerser was raised from the dead, and for this the powers were energetic in him.

And Herod, having heard, said, That John whom I beheaded, this is he; he was raised from the dead.

For Herod feared John, knowing him a just and holy man, and he observed him: and having heard him, did many things, and heard him cheerfully.

And a convenient day having come, when Herod in the festivities of his birthday made a supper to his leading persons,, and to the captains of thousands, and to the first of Galilee;

And the daughter of this Herodias, having come in, and danced, and pleased Herod and those reclining together at table, the king said to the little girl, Ask me whatever thou wishest, and I will give thee.

And he enjoined them, saying, See ye, look away from the leaven of the Pharisees, and the leaven of Herod.