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25 The girl came quickly to the king and said, `I want you to give me the head of John the Baptizer on a plate. Give it to me right away.'

26 The king was very sorry. But he had made a promise and all the people at the feast had heard him promise. He wanted to do what he promised her.

27 Right away he sent one of the soldiers who was standing on guard. He told him to bring John's head. The soldier went to the prison and cut off John's head.

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