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John speaks firmly to Herod in the courtyard, holding one empty palm open. — Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible. Earlier events recalled in the account of John’s imprisonment.

Matthew 14:4

John Confronts Herod

John’s Death, Bread for the Crowd, and Courage on the Water · Matthew 14

Story guide: John faces Herod and firmly declares that taking his brother’s wife is unlawful.

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4For John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

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