5. Although he wished to have him put to death, he was afraid of the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.
6. But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst [before the company] and pleased and fascinated Herod,
7. And so he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.
8. And she, being put forward and prompted by her mother, said, Give me the head of John the Baptist right here on a platter.
9. And the king was distressed and sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered it to be given her;
10. He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.
11. And his head was brought in on a platter and given to the little maid, and she brought it to her mother.
12. And John's disciples came and took up the body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.