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18 For John had been telling Herod, “It is not permitted for you to have your brother’s wife.” [a] 19 Now Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she wasn’t able. 20 For Herod was in awe of John and kept him safe, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When he listened to John he was confused, but he still listened gladly.

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  1. Mark 6:19 cf. Exod. 20:8, 17; Lev. 18.