Matthew 14:3-7
Matthew 14:3
For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.
Matthew 14:4
For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
Matthew 14:5
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Matthew 14:6
But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Matthew 14:7
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.