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2. And he spoke to his people, "Surely this is John the Baptist, who has arisen from the dead and who therefore possesses such mighty powers.
3. For Herod had seized John, bound him and put him into prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philippus, and had him beheaded.
4. However it had come to pass previously that John reprimanded Herod, saying, "lt is not good that you have taken Herodias, because you have committed adultery with your brother's wife and therefore you must be punished according to the law.”
5. For this he wanted to kill the Baptist but was afraid of the people, because they considered this man to be a prophet.
6. However, as Herod was celebrating his birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and Herod was greatly pleased.
7. He therefore promised her, with an unlawful oath, that he would give her whatever she would demand of him.
8. And as she had been induced accordingly by her mother, she said, "Give me the head of John the Baptist on a silver platter."
9. But the daughter of Herodias wept while saying this, not just because she was inspired with love for John the Baptist, but also because she was devoted to his teachings.
10. The king was pleased that Herodias had persuaded her daughter to demand the head of john the Baptist, because this way he was not guilty in the eyes of the people, inasmuch as he had taken an oath.
11. But Herodias ' daughter did not know that Herod and her mother had agreed, even before the dance, to demand the head of john the Baptist through her.
12. Thus Herod sent someone and had john beheaded in prison.
13. His head was carried in on a silver platter and given to the girl.
14. She kissed the brow of the decapitated head, wept bitterly and said,
15. "1 did not know that love tastes so bitter."
16. Then she brought the head of the Baptist to her mother.
17. His disciples then came, took the body and buried it. Then they went to Jmmanuel and told him of the event.
18. When Jmmanuel heard this, he was overcome with fear and retreated by boat to a deserted area. However, when the people heard that, they followed him on foot from the towns.
19. Jmmanuel saw the large crowd from the water, and feeling sorry for them, he went ashore and healed their sick.