^{17 Ref} For Herod himself had sent men out to take John and put him in prison, because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had taken for himself.

^{18 Ref} For John said to Herod, It is wrong for you to have your brother's wife.

^{19 Ref} And Herodias was bitter against him, desiring to put him to death; but she was not able;

^{20 Ref} For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.