7. And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth two by two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
8. And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a staff only; no bag, no bread, no money in their purse:
9. But to wear sandals; and not put on two coats.
10. And he said unto them,
11. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.
12. And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
13. And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.
14. And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.
15. Others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.
16. But when Herod heard of it, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.
17. For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.
18. For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.
19. Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:
20. For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and holy, and protected him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
21. And when an opportune day was come, Herod on his birthday made a supper for his lords, high captains, and chief men of Galilee;
22. And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the girl, Ask of me whatsoever you will, and I will give it to you.