Mark 6:22-24

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²² For when the daughter ^[a]of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased and ^[b]fascinated Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, Ask me for whatever you desire, and I will give it to you.

²³ And he put himself under oath to her, Whatever you ask me, I will give it to you, even to the half of my kingdom.^(A)

²⁴ Then she left the room and said to her mother, What shall I ask for [myself]? And she replied, The head of John the Baptist!