Matthew 14:5
Herod would have put him to death, but he feared the people, because they regarded him as a prophet.
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4For John had said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her as your wife.”
6But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst and pleased Herod.
Cross References
Matthew 11:9But what did you go out to see—a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.
Matthew 21:32For John came to you in the way of righteousness, but you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. But you, even when you saw this, you did not repent afterward and believe him.
Mark 11:30The baptism of John, 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 persuaded that John was a prophet.”
Acts 5:26So the captain went with the officers, and brought them back, but without violence, for they feared that the people might 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 →