Matthew 14:5

Yet, though Herod wanted to put him to death, he was afraid of the people, because they looked on John as a prophet.

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And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

In Context

4For John had said to him ‘You have no right to be living with her.’

6But, when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before his guests, and so pleased Herod,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9What, then, did you go for? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:32For when John came to you, walking in the path of righteousness, you did not believe him, but tax collectors and prostitutes did; and yet you, though you saw this, even then were not sorry, nor did you believe him.

Mark 11:30It is about John’s baptism. Was it of divine or human origin? Answer me that.”

Luke 20:6But, if we say ‘human,’ the people will all stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”

Acts 5:26Then, the officer went with his men and fetched the apostles – without using violence, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people –

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 →

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