Matthew 14:5

And he would have liked to put him to death, but was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a Prophet.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 persistently said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

6But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before all the company, and so pleased Herod

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Cross References

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

Matthew 21:32For John came to you observing all sorts of ritual, and you put no faith in him: the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners did put faith in him, and you, though you saw this example set you, were not even afterwards sorry so as to believe him.

Mark 11:30John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? Answer me."

Luke 20:6And if we say, `human,' the people will all stone us; for they are thoroughly convinced that John was a Prophet."

Acts 5:26Upon this the Commander went with the officers, and brought the Apostles; but 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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