Matthew 14:3-10

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[3] For Herod had laid hold of John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. [4] For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her." [5] When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. [6] But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod. [7] Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask. [8] She, being prompted by her mother, said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer." [9] The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given, [10] and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

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Galilee and the Travels of JesusPalestine tracing the travels of Jesus, including Galilee and the Sea of Galilee region.

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Matthew 14:3-10 mentions Galilee and Gennesaret.

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