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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And his head was brought in on a platter and given to the little maid, and she brought it to her mother. American Standard Version (1901) And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. Common English Bible They brought his head on a plate and gave it to the young woman, and she brought it to her mother. Catholic Public Domain Version And his head was brought on a platter, and it was given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And his head was brought in a dish: and it was given to the damsel, and she brought it to her mother. |
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.