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Matthew 14:11
His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
Matthew 14:11 · World English Bible
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Matthew 14:11 in other translations
And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady: and she brought it to her mother.
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In context
8 She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”
9 The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,
10 and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
11 His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
12 His disciples came, took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
14 Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
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