But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Matthew 14:5 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Although he wished to have him put to death, he was afraid of the people, for they regarded John as a prophet. American Standard Version (1901) And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. Common English Bible Although Herod wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd because they thought John was a prophet. Catholic Public Domain Version And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet. |
But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
But we are afraid of what the crowd might do if we say, ‘From men,’ for everyone regards John as a prophet.”
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. Yet even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.
But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”
So after threatening Peter and John further, they released them, finding no way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
So the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles without the use of force, for they were afraid the people might stone them.