9. The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted
10. and had John beheaded in the prison.
11. His head was brought in on a dish and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
12. John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
13. When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns.
14. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed those who were ill.
15. As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so that they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.’