Mark 6:27

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

He immediately dispatched one of his bodyguard, with orders to bring John's head. The man went and beheaded John in the prison,

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The King was much distressed; yet, on account of his oath and of the guests at his table, he did not like to refuse her.

And, bringing his head on a dish, gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.