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John had been saying to Herod, “It is against the Law for you to have her as your wife.” Herod wanted to kill John. But he was afraid of the people, because they thought John was a prophet.

On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests. She pleased Herod very much.

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for John had been saying to him: “It is not lawful for you to have her.”(A) Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.(B)

On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests and pleased Herod so much

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