Matthew 14:6-8

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

⁶ But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company, and she pleased Herod ⁷ so much that he promised on oath to grant her whatever she might ask. ⁸ Prompted by her mother, she said, ‘Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.’