Matthew 14:5

And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet.

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

In The King James Version

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

In Context

4Because John had said to him, It is not right for you to have her.

6But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias was dancing before them, and Herod was pleased with her.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But why did you go out? to see a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:32For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you had no faith in him, but the tax-farmers and the loose women had faith in him: and you, when you saw it, did not even have regret for your sins, so as to have faith in him.

Mark 11:30The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? give me an answer.

Luke 20:6But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.

Acts 5:26Then the captain and some of the police went and took them, but not violently, for fear that they might be 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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