5 Herod wanted to kill John. But he was afraid of the people, because they thought John was a prophet.
6 On Herod's birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests. She pleased Herod very much.
7 So he promised with an oath to give her anything she asked for.
8 Her mother told her what to say. So the girl said to Herod, "Give me the head of John the Baptist on a big plate."
9 The king was very upset. But he thought of his promise and his dinner guests. So he told one of his men to give her what she asked for.
10 Herod had John's head cut off in the prison.
11 His head was brought in on a big plate and given to the girl. She then carried it to her mother.