For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

Because John had said to him, It is not right for you to have her.

Διοτι ελεγε προς αυτον ο Ιωαννης· Δεν σοι ειναι συγκεχωρημενον να εχης αυτην.

For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

For John said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”