Mark 6:27

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Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison,

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The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her.

brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother.