Matthew 14:5

but that he was afraid of the people; for they esteemed him as a prophet.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

4for John said to Him, It is not lawful for thee to have her: and he would have put him to death,

6But when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod, so

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But what did ye indeed go out to see? a prophet? Yes, verily, and one superior to a prophet.

Matthew 21:32for John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye did not believe him; but publicans and harlots believed him; and though ye saw that, ye did not repent afterwards, to believe him.

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

Luke 20:6but if we say, Of men, the people will all stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

Acts 5:26Then the captain went with the officers and brought them, but not with violence; for they were afraid of the people least they should be stoned:

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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