Matthew 14:5
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
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In Context
4because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
6On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
Cross References
Matthew 11:9What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Matthew 21:32For John came to you in a righteous way and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
Mark 11:30John’s baptism—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!”
Luke 20:6But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
Acts 5:26At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.
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 →