Mark 6:20

Contemporary English Version 1995

because Herod was afraid of John and protected him. He knew that John was a good and holy man. Even though Herod was confused by what John said, he was glad to listen to him. And he often did.

Cross References

Matthew 21:26

On the other hand, these people think John was a prophet, and we are afraid of what they might do to us. That's why we can't say it was merely some human who gave John the right to baptize.”

Matthew 14:5

Herod wanted to kill John. But the people thought John was a prophet, and Herod was afraid of what they might do.

John 5:35

John was a lamp that gave a lot of light, and you were glad to enjoy his light for a while.

Mark 11:18

The chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses heard what Jesus said, and they started looking for a way to kill him. They were afraid of him, because the crowds were completely amazed at his teaching.

Mark 4:16

The seeds that fell on rocky ground are the people who gladly hear the message and accept it at once.

Daniel 5:17

Daniel answered: Your Majesty, I will read the writing and tell you what it means. But you may keep your gifts or give them to someone else.

Daniel 4:27

Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say. Turn from your sins and start living right; have mercy on those who are mistreated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.

Daniel 4:18

“Daniel, that was the dream that none of the wise men in my kingdom were able to understand. But I am sure that you will understand what it means, because the holy gods have given you some special powers.”

Ezekiel 33:32

They treat you as though you were merely singing love songs or playing music. They listen, but don't do anything you say.

2 Chronicles 26:5

Zechariah was Uzziah's advisor and taught him to obey God. And so, as long as Zechariah was alive, Uzziah was faithful to God, and God made him successful.

2 Chronicles 24:2

While Jehoiada the priest was alive, Joash obeyed the Lord by doing right.

2 Kings 13:14

Some time before the death of King Jehoash, Elisha the prophet was very sick and about to die. Jehoash went in and stood beside him, crying. He said, “Master, what will Israel's chariots and cavalry be able to do without you?”

2 Kings 6:21

The king of Israel saw them and asked Elisha, “Should I kill them, sir?”

1 Kings 21:20

Ahab said, “So, my enemy, you found me at last.” Elijah answered: Yes, I did! Ahab, you have managed to do everything the Lord hates.

Exodus 11:3

So the Lord made the Egyptians greatly respect the Israelites, and everyone, including the king's officials, considered Moses an important leader.

Acts 2:12

Everyone was excited and confused. Some of them even kept asking each other, “What does all this mean?”

Acts 5:24

The captain of the temple police and the chief priests listened to their report, but they did not know what to think about it.