27 And immediately sending the king a guardsman, he ordered to be brought the head of him. He and going forth cut off the head of him in the prison;

28 and brought the head of him on a plate, and gave her to the little girl; and the little girl gave her to the mother of herself.

27 He immediately commanded his guard to behead John the Baptist and bring his head to him.

28 He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the young lady. In turn she gave it to her mother.