8. Having been prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist."
9. Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.
10. He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.
11. And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
12. His disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus.
13. Now when Jesus heard about John, He withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by Himself; and when the people heard of this, they followed Him on foot from the cities.
14. When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.
15. When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, "This place is desolate and the hour is already late; so send the crowds away, that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves."