Matthew 14:5
When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
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4For John said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced amongst them and pleased Herod.
Cross References
Matthew 11:9But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
Matthew 21:32For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn’t believe him; but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. When you saw it, you didn’t even repent afterward, that you might 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 5:26Then the captain went with the officers, and brought them without violence, for they were afraid 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 →