Matthew 14:11

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Matthew 14:11

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

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KJV

King James Version

And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought [it] to her mother.

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WEB

World English Bible

His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.

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ASV

American Standard Version

And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

And his head was brought on a platter and was given to the girl, and she brought [it] to her mother.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Matthew 14

⁹ The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

¹⁰ and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

¹¹ John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

¹² Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.

¹³ When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.

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