he sent and had John beheaded in the prison,
Nay, I tell you Elijah has already come, but they have not recognized him — they have worked their will on him. And the Son of man will suffer at their hands in the same way."
But, when they have finished their testimony, the Beast that ascends from the abyss will make war on them and conquer them and kill them,
Herod said, "John I beheaded. But who is this, of whom I hear such tales?" And he made efforts to see him.
As for Elijah, I tell you he has come already, and they have done to him whatever they pleased — as it is written of him."
The king was sorry, but for the sake of his oath and his guests he ordered it to be given her;
his head was brought on a dish and given to the girl, and she took it to her mother.
