15. But others said, “He is Elijah.”And yet others said, “He is the Prophet, or like one of the prophets.”
16. But when Herod heard of it, he said, “It is John, whom I beheaded. He has been raised from the dead!”
17. Herod had sent and seized John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, for he had married her.
18. For John said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
19. So Herodias had a grudge against him and would have killed him, but she could not,
20. for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, but heard him gladly.
21. But a convenient day came when Herod on his birthday prepared a ceremonial dinner for his lords and commanding officers and leading men of Galilee.
22. When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, “Ask of me whatever you desire, and I will give it to you.”