Matthew 14:11

The Text-Critical English New Testament

John's head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

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and sent orders to have John beheaded in the prison.

Later, John's disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and brought word to Jesus.

Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and yoʋ have given them blood to drink; it is what they deserve.”

And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints, the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her, I was greatly amazed.