Matthew 14:5
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
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In Context
4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
6But when Herod`s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
Cross References
Matthew 11:9But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
Matthew 21:32For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye saw it, did not even repent yourselves afterward, that ye might believe him.
Mark 11:30The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
Luke 20:6But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Acts 5:26Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them, [but] without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 14:2-13
The Death of John the Baptist. 1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, 2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. 3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. 4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. 5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a… Read the whole commentary →