Catena Aurea on Mark 6:17–29: Remigius of Auxerre

For his lustful will drove him to lay hands on a man whom he knew to be just and holy. And by this, we may see how a less fault became the cause to him of a greater; as it is said, “He which is filthy, let him be filthy still.” [Rev 22:11]

It goes on: “And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee.”