For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.

For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.

And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.

But when Herod heard of it, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and holy, and protected him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

And when an opportune day was come, Herod on his birthday made a supper for his lords, high captains, and chief men of Galilee;

And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the girl, Ask of me whatsoever you will, and I will give it to you.

And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.