19So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,
20because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
— Mark 6:19-20

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