Mark 6:19-21

Amplified Bible

¹⁹ Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she could not, ²⁰ because Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he continually kept him safe. When he heard John [speak], he was very perplexed; but he enjoyed listening to him. ²¹ But an opportune time [finally] came [for Herodias]. Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his officials (nobles, courtiers) and ^[a]military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.