What does Matthew 14:8 mean?

Matthew 14:8 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 14:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.

6But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

7Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

8And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.

9And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.

10And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

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