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John had been telling Herod, “It’s not right for you to be married to her.” So Herod wanted to kill John. However, he was afraid of the people because they thought John was a prophet.

When Herod celebrated his birthday, Herodias’ daughter danced for his guests. Herod was so delighted with her that

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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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