Matthew 14:5

And although he wished to kill John, he feared the people, for they considered Johna prophet.

Montgomery New Testament

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 Johnkept telling him, "It is not right for you to have her."

6But when Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9"But why did you go? To see a prophet? I tell you, yes, and more than a prophet;

Matthew 21:32"For Johncame to you in the road of righteousness, and you did not give credence to him; but the tax-gatherers and the harlots gave credence to him. But you, although you saw this, did not even then change your minds and give credence to him.

Mark 11:30The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me!"

Luke 20:6"And if we say, ‘From man,’ all the people will stone us, for they were persuaded that Johnwas a prophet."

Acts 5:26On this the officer went off with his men and fetched them, not, however, by force, for they were afraid that 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 →

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