Matthew 14:5

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd since they regarded John as a prophet.

Cross References

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, “Of human origin,” we’re afraid of the crowd,  because everyone considers John to be a prophet.’

Matthew 11:9

What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Acts 5:26

Then the commander went with the servants and brought them in without force, because they were afraid the people might stone them.

Acts 4:21

After threatening them further, they released them. They found no way to punish them because the people were all giving glory to God over what had been done.

Luke 20:6

But if we say, “Of human origin,” all the people  will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.’

Matthew 21:32

For John came to you in the way of righteousness,   and you didn’t believe him. Tax collectors and prostitutes did believe him; but you, when you saw it, didn’t even change your minds then and believe him.

Jeremiah 26:21

King Jehoiakim, all his warriors, and all the officials heard his words, and the king tried to put him to death. When Uriah heard, he fled in fear and went to Egypt.