Mark 6:20-22

Contemporary English Version

²⁰ because Herod was afraid of John and protected him. He knew that John was a good and holy man. Even though Herod was confused by what John said,^[a] he was glad to listen to him. And he often did.

²¹ Finally, Herodias got her chance when Herod gave a great birthday celebration for himself and invited his officials, his army officers, and the leaders of Galilee. ²² The daughter of Herodias^[b] came in and danced for Herod and his guests. She pleased them so much that Herod said, “Ask for anything, and it's yours!