24 She went out and said to her mother, “What should I ask for?”

“John the Baptist’s(A) head,” she said.

25 At once she hurried to the king and said, “I want you to give me John the Baptist’s(B) head on a platter(C) immediately.” 26 Although the king was deeply distressed,(D) because of his oaths(E) and the guests[a] he did not want to refuse(F) her.

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Footnotes

  1. 6:26 Lit and those reclining at the table

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