Matthew 14:5

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.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:21

And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men and all the princes, heard his words, the king sought to put [Uriah] to death; but when Uriah heard of it, he was afraid and fled and escaped to Egypt.

Matthew 11:9

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one [out of the common, more eminent, more remarkable, and] superior to a prophet.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, From men–we are afraid of and must reckon with the multitude, for they all regard John as a prophet.

Matthew 21:32

For John came to you walking in the way of an upright man in right standing with God, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the harlots did believe him; and you, even when you saw that, did not afterward change your minds and believe him [adhere to, trust in, and rely on what he told you].

Luke 20:6

But if we answer, From men, all the people will stone us to death, for they are long since firmly convinced that John was a prophet.

Acts 4:21

Then when [the rulers and council members] had further threatened them, they let them go, not seeing how they could secure a conviction against them because of the people; for everybody was praising and glorifying God for what had occurred.

Acts 5:26

Then the military leader went with the attendants and brought [the prisoners], but without violence, for they dreaded the people lest they be stoned by them.